named programs · 6 · from sources
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.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Metalworking & Lapidary Craft Education 2 activities
- Conduct safety classesConducts full-day safety classes on Saturdays for members and non-members for a fee, which is required before using lapidary machines.
- Conducts lapidary safety training classesConducts full-day safety classes on Saturdays for members and non-members, required for access to lapidary equipment, offered for a fee.
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Gem & Mineral Show Hosting 2 activities
- Host an annual Gem & Mineral ShowHosts an annual two-day gem and mineral show open to the public, charging a $5 admission fee for full weekend access.
- Hosts annual public gem and mineral showHosts an annual two-day Gem & Mineral Show open to the public, charging a $5 admission fee for full weekend access.
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Organized Member Prospecting Access 2 activities
- Organize turquoise mining tripsOrganizes two-day turquoise mining trips for members to mines in Tonopah, Nevada, having conducted at least two such trips.
- Organizes member mining tripsOrganizes annual trips for members to dig for turquoise at mines in Tonopah, Nevada, with documented trips occurring in consecutive years.
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Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member social eventsOrganizes social events for members, such as a tube float in Parker, to foster community engagement.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Operate a retail store and lapidary shopOperates 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.
- Operates retail store selling rocks and mineralsOperates the Havasu Rocks Retail Store, which sells London Bridge granite in various forms and provides a platform for members to sell handcrafted jewelry and polished stones.
- Provide lapidary workshops and servicesProvides lapidary services and workshops to club members and the public, including access to lapidary machines and offering tumblers for sign-out.
- Provides public lapidary machine access and servicesProvides access to lapidary machines (including cabochon creation, small saws, and polishers) for members and non-members after completion of a safety class; offers tumblers for sign-out with a requested donation; and provides stone cutting services for a fee with different rates for members and non-members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$24K42%
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expenses
Total expenses$52K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$4K
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Net assets$4K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
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.