who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Community service and scholarships QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceConducts a road clean-up twice a season, participates in a clean-up at Celia’s Garden once a season, and offers scholarships to graduating local students.
- Conduct member orientations QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceConducts weekly general orientations for new members and mandatory shop-specific orientations for metalsmithing, lapidary, and faceting to ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
- Host social events for members QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceOrganizes various social activities for members throughout the year, including a monthly pancake breakfast, Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, desert cookouts, and participation in local parades.
- Offer classes and instruction in gem and mineral arts QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceProvides a wide range of classes and instruction in gem and mineral arts, including lapidary, metalsmithing, faceting, opal cutting (lab-grown, natural, and triplets), knapping, stone carving, steel knife making, leatherwork, glass fusing, wire wrap, beading, bead making, and basket weaving, catering to beginner to intermediate levels.
- Organize rockhounding and ATV/Side by Side trips QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceSchedules weekly rockhounding trips and bi-weekly ATV/Side by Side trips for members, with temporary membership options available for participation under club insurance.
- Provide fully equipped facilities for gem and mineral arts QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceOperates and maintains fully equipped facilities including a lapidary shop, metal shop, opal room, and general classroom (Craft Barn) for various gem and mineral arts such as lapidary, casting, metalsmithing, faceting, opal cutting, and glass fusing.
- Sell opal materials for classes QUARTZSITE ROADRUNNERS GEM & MINERAL CLUB INCdirect serviceSells various types of opal, including simulated, Mexican, Spencer (Idaho), Ethiopian, and Australian opal, to students during classes.