About Us   The Gold Coast Gem & Mineral Society is a group of congenial people who all share a love of nature and its creation. Rock-hounding, mineral collecting, fossiling, geology, mineralogy, gemology, crystallography, and the metal arts are some of the fields enjoyed by members.   We want everyone that visits FGCGMS's website to enjoy what we have and will have to offer and hopefully I we do it right you will: "Have more knowledge leaving than when you arrived" How great is that!   Within the membership are both amateurs and professionals who practice: Silver/Goldsmithing, Wire Wapping, Faceting, Cabochon Cutting, stone Tumbling, Rock Carving, beading, Lamp Working (Fusing Glass), Metal Casting, Stain Glass Making, & Other Disciplines. Come and join us any Thursday at our FGCGMS Cabbing Room or at one of our Meetings open to all who share a love of nature and its creation   If there is anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask. All are welcome, so click on the membership form on this page to download one. Memberships are $15 single or $20 family. Mail us the form and we will send you our monthly newsletter.     Adobe Acrobat Reader Required for Membership Application   Click on the Adobe Reader Icon above if you do not have this file installed.