Colorado Mineral Society Patch

The COLORADO MINERAL SOCIETY (CMS) was founded in 1936 by a group of distinguished individuals within the mineralogical field. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit, educational organization in 1948. The Society is affiliated with the Colorado Federation of Gem and Mineral Societies, Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, a founding member of each group.

The Colorado Mineral Society Mission Statement

To promote the study of minerals and other geologic materials, to encourage mineral collecting as a hobby and to conduct public meetings, lectures, and field trips, and to engage in all activities which relate to said purposes of the organization.


Colorado Mineral Society Officers

President: Debbie Kalscheur

First VP-Programs: Gary Rowe

Second VP-Education: Ben Geller

Secretary: Aaron Cross

Treasurer: Loni Cole

Appointed Board Members - Committee Chairpersons

Annual Auction: Ben Geller

Door Prizes-Guests: Paul and Cindy Hatfield

Library: Kevin Atwater

Exhibits: Chris Keilman

Membership: Leslie Osgood

Field Trip Leader: Gary Rowe

Raffle: Eva Siemonsma

Nominations: John smith

Grab Bags: TBD

Editor: Amber Brenzikofer

Historian: Amber Brenzikofer

Youth Activities: MistyAnn Bateman

Hospitality: Star Edwards

Donations: Alice Gemmall

Webmaster: Julio Edwards

Representatives (Board Members)

Denver Council Rep: Debbie Kalscheur

Denver Show Rep: Amber Brenzikofer

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