Welcome!
Do you have Rocks in your head?
We do!
The Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania (MSNEPA) is 40 years old. MSNEPA, started by an avid group of Rockhounds, held our Charter Meeting on November 25, 1973. Our Society is a non-profit educational organization. Our goal is to promote the study & appreciation of the Earth Sciences & Lapidary Arts. Members range in age from youngsters to senior citizens & encompass all levels of expertise in a multitude of diverse disciplines.
Our Meetings are held the last Sunday of each month, for the months of September through June. The Board Meeting is 1:00 pm & the General Meeting is 2:00 pm.
***Our annual auction is coming up soon! Check our events page for more information.
Check out our junior members page! Diamond Dan has gifted us with some fun at home printable activities that will entertain your young ones while teaching them about minerals!
Our new headquarters is the John P. Cosgrove Meeting Room at the Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad Street, Pittston, PA. 18640
The Cosgrove Room is an addition to the library and has its own entrance. It is a sizable, modern conference room that is handicap accessible and has the latest audio-visual equipment available for our use. It even has a functional kitchenette! Parking is in the front, back, and side lots but not in spaces marked "reserved." Incidentally, Mr. Cosgrove was a Pittston native who became a noted Washington journalist and served as president of the Nation Press Club for many years.
Treasures of the earth Rock and Mineral Show
We will be holding our Treasures of the Earth Rock and Mineral Show/Sale on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday May 1st. It the location of our show will be at the Oblates of St. Joseph. Go to our gem and mienral show tab of this website for more details!
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Archaeological Dig!!
The archaeological dig our club vistited was a fantastic trip! Some of our members unearthed a Native American fire pit, along with some points(arrowheads). Thank you to our members who participated in this experience.
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Throughout the summer we plan Field Trips. Sometimes we visit a Museum or take a hike to collect Gems & Minerals.
Please check out our Junior Members Page as we are sponsoring a contest for all Junior Members.
Our Annual Club Picnic is held in August at the Francis Slocum State Park, Wyoming, PA, under the shelter of Pavilion #1. Date, Time & exact location will be announced when the details are finalized. All members are invited to attend as well as people who may be interested in joining our group. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish as well as their own beverages.
In December we have our Annual Christmas Party, usually very well attended as we all love to eat! Members & their Families are all welcome to attend.
You can read our monthly Newsletter by clicking on the highlighted Newsletter link.
Our Links page has some interesting websites to check out for more information on Gem & Mineral Clubs & Shows in your area. We also have a link where you can get detailed information on specific Gems & Minerals. If you are looking for finished Jewelry & other Handcrafts...check out our Links page!
You can print out this Member Application & mail it in with your dues or bring it to our next meeting or event.
Members can post items to Buy, Sell or Trade on this page.
Areas of Interest-
Rocks Field Collecting
Minerals Trade Shows
Fossils Jewelry making
Crystals Micromounts
Gemstones Lapidary Arts
Meteorites Wire Wrapping
New Age Museum Trips
Questions & Info: Joseph Savokinas 570-883-2784
info@msnepa.org
joe88earth2@yahoo.com
