activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Host an annual Gem & Mineral Show Mineral, Gem & Collectibles ShowsHosts an annual two-day gem and mineral show open to the public, charging a $5 admission fee for full weekend access.
- Operate a retail store and lapidary shop Lapidary Arts Instruction and RetailOperates a retail store, Havasu Rocks, selling London Bridge granite and providing a platform for members to sell handcrafted jewelry and polished stones. The organization also operates a lapidary shop offering stone cutting services and access to lapidary machines for members and non-members.
- Organize turquoise mining trips Organized Mineral Prospecting AccessOrganizes two-day turquoise mining trips for members to mines in Tonopah, Nevada, having conducted at least two such trips.
- Provide lapidary workshops and services Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts EducationProvides lapidary services and workshops to club members and the public, including access to lapidary machines and offering tumblers for sign-out.
capacity building · 1
- Conduct safety classesConducts full-day safety classes on Saturdays for members and non-members for a fee, which is required before using lapidary machines.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-based Mineralogy Education and Outreach community-based mineralogy education and outreachThe organization maintains long-term continuity as a community organization focused on geology and mineralogy, suggesting a strategy of sustained local engagement and education in these fields.
- Earned Income for Program Sustainability earned_income_strategyThe organization operates a retail store where proceeds support equipment maintenance, workshop operations, and educational programs, indicating a strategy of generating earned income to sustain its activities and infrastructure.
- Member-led Field Expeditions for Education and Collection member-led field expeditionsThe organization organizes mineral collecting trips as structured, educational adventures planned and led by society members, leveraging internal expertise to provide hands-on learning and collecting opportunities.
- Volunteer-driven Program Delivery and Knowledge Preservation volunteer engagementThe organization utilizes volunteers to maintain equipment, preserve geological knowledge, and facilitate skill-sharing and connection among mineral enthusiasts, demonstrating a strategy of relying on volunteer engagement for operational support, knowledge transfer, and community building.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Annual Gem & Mineral Show
An annual event featuring vendors and exhibits related to gems and minerals.
General Membership Meeting
Regular meetings for members of the society.
Lapidary Shop and Retail Store
Provides access to lapidary machines (cabochon creation, saws, polishers) for members after a safety class, and sells London Bridge granite and handcrafted items.
Parker Tube Float
A social event for members involving tubing on the river in Parker, AZ.
Safety Class
A full-day session required for members to use lapidary machines in the shop.
Tonapah Turquoise Trip
Organized field trip for members and the public to dig for turquoise at mines in Tonopah, Nevada.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Elley Knows Rocks Partner — Collaborates with Elley Ringo Chain, Vice President of the society, who leads trips and creates educational content under the Elley Knows Rocks brand.
- Gemfield Partner — Facilitates access to mineral collecting at Gemfield, a chalcedony claim near Goldfield, NV, for society members.
- Havasu Rocks Retail Store Partner — Sells London Bridge granite on behalf of the organization.
- Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce Partner — Attended and donated to their Teacher Appreciation After Hours Mixer.
- Lake Havasu High School Partner — A teacher from this school won a donated basket.
- Lake Havasu Yacht Club Partner — Hosts general membership meetings.
- Mudshark Brewery Partner — Attended an event hosted at their venue.
- Otteson Brothers Turquoise Partner — Coordinates mining tours at the Montezuma Royston and Easter Blue turquoise mines operated by the Otteson family.