Plans for our annual show are moving along quickly—and it’s shaping up to be one of our best yet!
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Vendors You’ll See This Year
We are excited to welcome the following vendors to our show:
- Yankee Minerals
- D & J Minerals
- Rock & Bone Mineral Shop
- Resource Designs
- Mineral Movies
- Hunzo’s Rock Shop
- Foden Minerals
- The Mineral Connection
- Whitney’s Rock to Gems
- Crystal Concentrics
- Just Keep a Rockin’
- Argentum Sales
- JNL Minerals
- Russell Geologics
- Seaside Stones
- Cardinal Minerals
- Global Pathways
- New England Mineral Extractors
- Land of Crystals
- No Stone Unturned
- Posh Rocks Hard Agates
Special Features and Activities
- Mineral Identification – Clare Plasse, Mount Holyoke College
- Wire Wrapping Demonstrations – Grant Jones, Talking Rocks
- Book Signing – Denise Porcello, author of DinoGirl: Young Paleontologist
- Educational Activities – Volunteers wanted!
- Fun Displays
- Club Booth
- Free Grab Bags for Kids
- Merchandise & Hourly Raffles
- Membership Table
- Food Available On-Site
Advertising and Outreach
- Postcards – mailed to former Worcester attendees to remind them of our new location!
- Banners & Signs – sturdier, easier to read, and reusable!
- Local Ads – in area newspapers and even on restaurant coasters!
- Social Media & Club Sharing – Cat will be making excellent use of Facebook and other platforms, while Barb is connecting with other clubs. Members—please spread the word in your own networks too!
How Members Can Help
This is your show—and it takes all of us to make it a success! Here’s how you can pitch in:
- Volunteer Sign-Up – SignUpGenius. Shifts are just 2.5 hours, and volunteers receive vouchers that can be used at vendor booths. Or membership.
- Distribute Flyers – Pick some up at the meeting to share around town or on your favorite rock-related social media groups.
- Raffle Donations – If you know a shop or business that might donate a prize, ask them! It’s great promotion for them and a boost for us.