About Us

The Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in various earth sciences such as Geology, Mineralogy and Paleontology, as well as related fields such as lapidary arts.
Through classes offered at the “rock shop,” field trips to collect mineral and fossil specimens, and educational presentations during our monthly meetings, IBVGMFS encourages its members to increase their knowledge and understanding in these areas.

officers for 2022

The IBVGMFS is a member of

The Southeast Federation of Mineral Societies (SFMS )

and is affiliated with The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS ).

affiliations

President: Cindy Reed
email: bonevalley.info at gmail.com
1st Vice Pres.: Debbie Meyer

Secretary: Barb Costen
Treasurer: Debbie Rydberg
Board Members:
Past President: Thom Downs
1 Year: Al Costen
2 Year: Melinda Riddle
3 Year: Owen Miller
Committees:
Program Chairman: Jim Reed
Annual Show: Jim Reed
Education: Kay McQuown
Field Trips: Debbie Meyer
Shop Manager: Jim Reed
email: Jim.rocks57 at gmail.com
Stones and Bones Editor: Cindy Reed
email: bonevalley.info at gmail.com
Webmasters: Cindy Reed

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Polk County, Florida