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The
name of the Society is
"Surrey
Rockhound Club"
The Purposes of the
Society are:
To promote a greater understanding of minerology and Earth Sciences;
To provide instruction and guidance in protection of natural resources
and the wise use of the outdoors;
To provide instruction in artistry from natural resources by:
a) teaching the lapidary arts of cutting,
polishing, faceting, sculpture, scrimshaw, silversmithing, and wirewrapping
by utilizing natural rocks, gems and minerals;
b) providing the facilities and tools necessary
for instruction;
To create greater public awareness of family benefit of lapidary
arts by hosting display shows.
To host educational visits by school children; youth groups and
adults.
To create better family life both in our community and beyond,
by promoting participation in the lapidary arts and outdoor rock hunting
activities.
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