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A variety of trade, professional, and amateur associations for those with interest in gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, and fossils appear in this alphabetically arranged directory. Available addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail and Web site addresses, as well as a brief description of each organization's purpose, are included.

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Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), International Headquarters, 17 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236; (800) 475-8898; e-mail info@accreditedgemologists.org. Joseph DuMouchelle, G.G., President. An independent, international nonprofit organization of degreed gemologists dedicated to advanced gemological education, research, identification, and evaluation of gem materials, and development of professional standards of analysis, practice, and ethics. Associate and Supplier memberships available. 

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS), P.O. Box 302, Glyndon, MD 21071; e-mail central_office@amfed.org. Contact Steve Weinberger. Many clubs in the United States are affiliated with one of the seven regional branches of the AFMS. Contacts for regional organizations follow:

California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, P.O. Box 224, Santa Clara, CA 95052. Colleen McGann, President.

Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, 3156 Eakin Park Ct., Fairfax, VA 22031. Wayne Sukow, President.

Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Sandy Fuller, President.

Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 5760 SW Riley Ln., Mountain Home, ID 83647. Frank Posthuma, President.

Rocky Mountain Federation, 3515 E. 88th St., Tulsa, OK 74137. Richard Jaeger, President.

South Central Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 3015 Brandy Ln., Georgetown, TX 78628. William Medford, President.

Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 350 Lapidary Ln., Young Harris, GA 30582. Ann Monroe, President.

American Gem Society (AGS), 8881 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117; (702) 255-6500; fax (702) 255-7420; e-mail agsinfo@ags.org. Ruth Batson, Executive Director. Established in 1934 and dedicated to consumer protection, the association is the foundation for ethics and gemological education in the jewelry industry. Jewelers are tested and re-certified annually to earn and maintain their AGS titles.

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 840; Dallas, TX 75234; (800) 972-1162; fax (214) 742-7334; e-mail info@agta.org. Douglas K. Hucker, Executive Director. The AGTA represents the interests of the natural-colored gemstone industry in the United States and Canada. Additionally, the AGTA promotes ethical standards, inter-industry communication, and awareness and knowledge of natural-colored gemstones. The Association also hosts the annual trade show, AGTA GemFair Tucson, and the AGTA Spectrum Awards design competition.

American Geological Institute, 4220 King St.; Alexandria, VA 22302-1503; e-mail agi@agiweb.org. The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 44 scientific and professional associations that represent more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources and interaction with the environment.

American Institute of Professional Geologists, 1400 W. 122nd Avenue, Suite 250, Westminster, CO 80234; (303) 412-6205; fax (303) 253-9220.

American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC), Alan Revere, President, 760 Market St., Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94102. The American Jewelry Design Council is a nonprofit education organization founded in 1990 which recognizes and promotes jewelry of original design as art. The Council sponsors the annual AJDC Talent Award Contest. For contest information e-mail alan@revereacademy.com.

American Opal Society, P.O. Box 4875, Garden Grove, CA 92842-4875; e-mail: webmaster@opalsociety.org. Michael Kowalsky, President. Nonprofit organization of opal enthusiasts whose main goal is to provide information and assistance on all aspects of opal cutting, polishing, jewelry design, mining and other aspects. Membership consists of individuals from casual hobbyists to serious opal business people. The organization hosts an annual gem show in November featuring opal and seminars related to gems and opals. Members receive a monthly newsletter, “The Opal Express.” A workshop is available in Southern California for members. Meetings, with guest speakers, are held on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Garden Grove Civic Women's Club (corner of Chapman and Gilbert) in Garden Grove. Guests are welcome.

American Society of Appraisers (ASA), P.O. Box 17265, Washington, D.C. 20041; (703)-478-2228; fax (703) 742-8471; e-mail: asainfo@appraisers.org. Jerry F. Larkins, Executive Vice-President. A nonprofit, independent professional appraisal organization, ASA is America's oldest nationwide, multidisciplinary appraisal teaching, testing, and accrediting society. Founded in 1936, ASA continues to work cooperatively for the elevation of the appraisal profession.

American Society of Gemcutters, P.O. Box 826, Beavercreek, OR 97004-0826; (603) 632-4826. Rick Ford, Director. Anglic Gemstone is the official publication.

American Society of Jewelry Historians (ASJH), PMB 103, Box 1333A North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10804-2120; (914) 235-0983; e-mail info@jewelryhistorians.org. Elyse Zorn Karlin, President. ASJH is an association of people of all ages who share an interest in jewelry. Membership offers lectures, special events, quarterly newsletters related to jewelry topics, and a membership directory. New England and California chapters.

Appraisers Association of America, 386 Park Ave. S., Suite 2000, New York, NY 10016; (212) 889-5404; fax (212) 889-5503: e-mail aaa@appraisersassoc.org. Aleya Lehmann, Executive Director. Nonprofit association of professional appraisers, 95 percent of whom are in the personal property field. The group includes more than 100 gem, jewelry, and silver appraisers.

Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS), (formerly known as The American Association of Paleontological Suppliers), (435) 752-7145; e-mail aaps@aaps.net. Neal Larson, President. AAPS is a nonprofit organization open to any individual with an interest in paleontology or fossil collecting. The association offers two scholarships each year to graduate students — the scholarships are given in the names of the James R. Welch Scholarship (for studies in invertebrate fossils), and the Charles Sternberg Scholarship (for studies in vertebrate fossils).

Australian Facetors' Guild Ltd., P.O. Box 722, Warwick, QLD 4370, Australia; 07 4661 9382; e-mail nwarrell@bigpond.net.au. Contact Noel Warrell, Secretary. The Guild caters to its 800 members largely through the bi-monthly magazine Facet Talk. This contains instructional articles and international faceting news gained from interchange with guilds around the world. The Guild's annual seminar combines lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience in faceting techniques and computer designing. It sponsors the International Faceting Competition, which attracts participants worldwide.

Australian Federation of Lapidary & Allied Crafts Associations (AFLACA), 5 50/266 High St., Kangaroo Flat, Victoria 3555, Australia; phone 03 5447 4115. Contact Tony Annear, Secretary, at tonygem@alphalink.com.au. Many Australian Clubs are affiliated with one or more of the seven regional member organizations of AFLACA. Contacts for regional organizations follow:

Gem & Lapidary Council of New South Wales, P.O. Box 4233, Londonderry, NSW 2753; 02 4572 5812. Arthur Roffey, Secretary.

Gem & Mineral Clubs Association of South Australia, P.O. Box 343, Stepney, SA 5069; 08 8261 2408. Jean Hickman, Secretary.

Lapidary Association of Western Australia, P.O. Box 669, Cloverdale, WA 6985; 08 9277 5883. Tony Miller, Secretary.

Queensland Gem Clubs Association, 22 Steed St., Gladstone, QLD 4680; 074978 1773. John van der Mark, Secretary.

Queensland Lapidary & Allied Craft Clubs Association, G.P.O. Box 1761, Brisbane, QLD 4001; 07 5497 5450. Graeme Stevens, Secretary; e-mail stekar@optusnet.com.au.

Tasmanian Lapidary & Mineral Association, 1155 Upper George St., Devonport, TAS 7310; 03 6424 5737. Gwenyth Saunders, Secretary.

Victorian Gem Clubs Association, G.P.O Box 4076 , Melbourne, VIC 3001; 03 93331547. Elma Butler, Secretary.

Australian Fossickers Club, P.O. Box 9095, Wyee, NSW 2259 Australia; 0243 992457. Contact Grahame Kessing.

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Sand Collectors International (SCI) , P.O. Box 17273, Groenkloof, South Africa, 0027. Horst Windisch, Chairman. Has members in 12 countries, serving the interests of collectors of sand worldwide.

Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society, P.O. Box 1245, Redwood City, CA 94064; (650) 593-2532; fax (650) 594-0288; e-mail givea@rocketmail.com. John Dabney, President. General meetings are the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., held at the Red Morton Community Center , 1400 Roosevelt Rd.

Silver Institute, 1200 G St., Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 835-0185; fax (202) 835-0155; e- mail info@silverinstitute.org. Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director. The Silver Institute is a nonprofit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. This includes leading silver mining houses, refiners, bullion suppliers, manufacturers of silver products and wholesalers of silver investment products. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry's voice in increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver.

Silver Users Association, 1730 M St. NW, Suite 911, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 785-3050; e- mail silverusers@aol.com. Walter L. Frankland, Executive Vice President. Trade association representing the interests of manufacturers who use silver as a raw material. Members include representatives from the photographic, electronic, chemical, silverware, and jewelry industries, producers of semi-fabricated industrial products, and suppliers serving the industry.

Society of Economic Geologists (SEG), 7811 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, Colorado 80127; (720) 981-7882; fax (720) 981-7874; e-mail seg@segweb.org.

Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), SNAG/Metalsmith Business Office, 540 Oak St. , Ste. A, Eugene, OR 9740; (541) 345-5698; fax (541) 345-1123; e-mail Info@snagmetalsmith.org. SNAG’s primary goals are to support education in the jewelry and metals field, to promote a supportive environment for all metalsmiths, working with any metals and on any scale, and to advance the awareness and appreciation of this work to the general public. SNAG publishes Metalsmith magazine and a 16-page newsletter (each 5 times per year), hosts an annual conference in North America , and underwrites workshops, lectures, and seminars among many other services.

Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP), 60 Revere Dr., Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062; (847) 480-9095; fax (847) 480-9282. Thom Gauthier, Administrative Director. Founded in 1940, the Society now has almost 2,000 members representing professionals, students, artists, preparators, and others. The Society is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. The object of the Society is to advance the science of vertebrate paleontology, serve the common interests and facilitate the cooperation of all persons concerned with the history, evolution, comparative anatomy, and taxonomy of vertebrate animals, as well as field occurrence, collection, and study of fossil vertebrates and the stratigraphy of the beds in which they are found. The Society is also concerned with the conservation and preservation of fossil sites.

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Bead Study Trust, General Enquiries, Dr. St. J. Simpson (Chair, BST), Dept.of the Ancient Near East, British Museum, London WC1 3DG, UK; e-mail ssimpson@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk; Newsletter Editor Margret Carey, 2 Frank Dixon Way, London SE21 7BB UK; e-mail margret@macarey.demon.co.uk. The Bead Study Trust fosters scholarly bead research internationally. Publishes a twice-yearly newsletter, which contains short articles and information about bead events worldwide, as well as listings of new bead publications and articles. Administers the Guido Scholarship Fund.

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California Jewelers Association, 727 W. Seventh St., Suite 918, Los Angeles, CA 90017; (213) 623-5742; fax (213) 623-5742.

Canadian Gemmological Association, 1767 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5M 3Y8; (416) 785-0962; fax (416) 785-9043; e-mail info@canadiangemmological.com. Duncan Parker, President.

Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA), 27 Queen St. East, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 2M6; (416) 368-7616; fax (416) 368-1986; e-mail: cja@canadianjewellers.com. The CJA is the national trade association for the Canadian jewellery industry. Membership includes retail and supply sectors. The CJA offers a range of benefits and services to its members. Its education division offers a series of courses. The CJA is a member of CIBJO. Nonprofit with 1300 members. Established in 1923.

Center for Bead Research. The world's only research institution devoted to understanding the human side of the bead story, told in any medium anywhere, by employing a scientific interdisciplinary approach. The home site of the Center is one of the largest and most active bead Web sites in the world, with more than 500 pages of information on beads of all types: trade, antique, beadwork, bead making. Newsletters, publications, lectures, conferences, workshops, consulting, Bead Expos, and tours are some of the Center's services and activities.

Central Iowa Mineral Society, 8135 Rocklyn Drive , Urbandale , IA 50322. Ed Peterson, President. Meeting at Drake University , Meredith Hall, Room 101, first Friday of each month (September to June) at 7:30 p.m.

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Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, 27 Greville St. (Saffron Hill Entrance), London EC1N 8TN, United Kingdom; 44 (0) 207404 3334; fax 44 (0) 207404 8843; e-mail: gagt1@btinernet.com.

Gemmological Association of Australia (NSW Division), 24 Wentworth Avenue, Darlington, NSW 2010; (02) 9264 5078; fax (02) 9283 5629; e-mail: nsw@gem.org.au.

Gemmological Association of Australia (Queensland Division), P.O. Box 144, Grange, QLD 4051; 61 7 3357 1088; fax 61 7 3861 0499; e-mail: gaaqld@gil.com.au.

Gemmological Association of Australia (South Australian Division), G.P.O. Box 191, Adelaide, SA 5001; 08 8227 1377; Janet Harris, Secretary.

Gemmological Association of Australia (Tasmanian Division), G.P.O. Box 697G, Hobart, TAS 7001.

Gemmological Association of Australia (Victorian Division), P.O. Box 14008, Melbourne City Mail Centre, VIC 8001.

Gemmological Association of Australia (West Australian Division), P.O. Box 431, Claremont, WA 6010; 61 9385 5489; fax 61 9286 4986; e-mail: carringtonjewels@bigpond.com.

Gemmological Centre of the Milan Chamber of Commerce (CISGEM), Via delle Orsole, 4 20123 Milano, Italy; 39 02 85155250; fax 39 02 85155258; e-mail cisgem@mi.camcom.it. Dr. Dario Bossi Migliavacca, President; Dr. Margherita Superchi, General Manager.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 5345 Armada Dr., MS 34, Carlsbad, CA 92008; (760) 603-4000; fax (760) 603-4080; e-mail: eduinfo@gia.edu. GIA provides training in gemology, jewelry manufacturing arts, and business, awarding certificates of completion/diplomas to those who complete a course of training in residence or home study, or via classes held in various cities. In addition, GIA GEM Instruments & Books carries one of the largest selections of jewelry and lapidary-related instruments and books.

Geological Alliance, 2948 Rontina Dr., Goshen, OH 45122-9300; (513) 575-1990; e-mail: wisoh@msn.com.

Geological Society of America, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301; (303) 357-1000, (800) 472-1988; fax (303) 357-1070; e-mail advertising@geosociety.org. A geological organization founded in 1888 with about 18,000 members that holds scientific meetings and sells publications related to the geosciences and provides services for geoscience community.

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Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), 25 Seir Hill Rd., Norwalk, CT 06850-1322; (800) 624-9252; e-mail ijo@ijo.com. The largest Buying Group of independent retail jewelers in the world. The group holds two shows per year. Greatest advantage is members' increase in volume and profits. Membership required. For membership information contact Penny Palmer, Director of Marketing, by e-mailing penny@swetz1030.com.

Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association, Inc., 56 W. 45th St., Suite 705, New York, NY 10036; (212) 921-4488; fax (212) 768-7935; e-mail IDCA@verizon.net. Sunil Agarwal, President. A nonprofit organization of more than 276 member firms that strives to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas within the trade and to enhance the awareness and image of the industry. Established in 1984.

International Association of Collectors of Slag Minerals (IACSM), P.O. Box 17273, Groenkloof, South Africa, 0027. IACSM has members in nine countries, serving those interested in the collection and study of slag minerals.

International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), 19 W. 21st St., Suite 705, New York, NY 10010; (212) 620-0900; fax (212) 352-9054; e-mail ica@gemstone.org. A nonprofit organization representing wholesalers, miners, and cutters of colored gemstones from 41 countries. The association's goal is to foster international cooperation and communication. Sponsors ICA Gembureau, a gemstone promotion and information service and publishes the quarterly magazine, InColor. An international ICA Congress is held every other year.

International Faceter's Association, P.O. Box 719, Idyllwild, CA 92549-0719; (951) 659-9502; e-mail paulahlstedt@earthlink.net. Paul T. Ahlstedt, President. School and Clubhouse: 54385 North Circle Dr., Building #154, in the Mile-Hi Plaza. Meetings and daily instruction via the Web. Professional Faceting Instruction onsite.

International Society of Appraisers (ISA), 1131 SW 7th St., Suite 105, Renton, WA 98055-1215; (888) ISA-GREAT or (206) 241-0359; fax (206) 241-0436; e-mail ISAHQ@isa-appraisers.org. Jorge N. Sever, Executive Director. A professional society for personal property appraisers with heavy emphasis on providing professional appraisal education and certification.

International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB), 1120 Chester Ave., #470, Cleveland, OH 44114; (888) 742-0242; e-mail president@isgb.org. Cathy Finegan, President. The ISGB is an international membership service organization founded to provide education related to glass beadmaking and related glass working techniques, and to preserve the historic tradition of glass bead making.

International Watch & Jewelry Guild, 5901 Westheimer, Suite Z, Houston, TX 77057; (800) 554-4992; fax (713) 783-8443; e-mail: info@iwjg.com. Contacts: J.J. Gilbreath and Christina Ledoux. The International Watch & Jewelry Guild holds watch and jewelry trade shows across the United States. Shows are not open to the general public. There are over 3,000 members in 43 countries.

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Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT), P.O. Box 6928, Providence, RI 02940; (401) 467-0055; fax (401) 467-1199. Dione D. Kenyon, President. This "industry specific" association provides information regarding the financial standing, credit history, and background of those dealing in jewelry, watches, and/or related products. It also provides collection services and wholesale and retail jewelry mailing list/label information to its members. Nonprofit with 3,300 members. Established in 1885.

Jewelers of America (JA), 52 Vanderbilt Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017; (646) 658-0246. Matthew A. Runci, President & CEO. Jewelers of America is the national trade association for retail jewelers. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability. JA provides access to educational programs and services, leadership in public and industry affairs, and encourages its members with common interests to act in their and the industry's best interest.

Jeweler's Resource Bureau (JRB), 129 Secor Lane, Pelham, NY 10803; (914) 738-8485; fax (914) 738-0096; e-mail cindyedelstein@aol.com. Cindy Edelstein, President. Designer business growth through education, information, and marketing support. Books, seminars, consultations, publicity service, retail mailing lists, trade shows, and more designed for designers. New for 2006 a subscription service called The Network, which offers insider information, tips, education, and tools exclusively for its members.

Jewelers Security Alliance, 6 E. 45th St., New York, NY 10017; (212) 687-0328; fax (212) 808-9168; e-mail jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org. John J. Kennedy, President. A nationwide, nonprofit crime-prevention association of 21,700 manufacturing, wholesale, and retail jewelry firms. Provides electronic and print bulletins, a jewelry security manual, consulting advice, a Web site, and training seminars on how to reduce losses from burglary, robbery, and theft. Works closely with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Established in 1883.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), 25 W. 45th St., Suite 1406, New York, NY 10016; (212) 997-7002; e-mail: clgjvc@aol.com. Cecilia L. Gardner, Esq., Executive Director and General Counsel. The JVC is nonprofit and promotes fair competition by maintaining the highest ethical principles governing the jewelry industry, keeps trade informed of laws and regulations, and monitors industry advertisements. The committee also fights unfair trade practices and helps prosecute violators of jewelry industry laws.

Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA), Suite 106/270 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest, NSW 2065, Australia; Freecall 1800657 762; e-mail info@jaa.com.au. JAA is a national industry association of jewelry retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers, and exporters, as well as gem dealers, watchmakers, valuers, and suppliers.

Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC), 27 Queen St. E., Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2M6; (416) 368-4840; fax (416) 368-5552; e-mail info@jewellersvigilance.ca. Carla Adams, Executive Coordinator. Jewellers Vigilance Canada is a nonprofit association to advance ethical practices in the Canadian jewelry industry.

Jewelry Industry Distributors Association, 5530 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1210, Chevey Chase, MD 20815; (301) 941-1068; fax (301) 986-9313. Christopher Gaber, President; Andrew Avory, Executive Director. Association of distributors and suppliers of watch materials, tools, jewelry, and jeweler supplies. Manufacturers and importers of watches and jewelry may be associate members. The group helps members remain current on industry issues.

Jewelry Information Center, 52 Vanderbilt Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017; (646) 658-0240; fax (646) 658-0245; e-mail info@jic.org. Lynn Ramsey, President & CEO. JIC is a nonprofit public relations arm for the fine jewelry and watch industry. Through its projects with the print and broadcast media, it stimulates consumer desire for fine jewelry and watches, and drives traffic to retailers' doors.

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Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) , 45 Royal Little Dr., Providence, RI 02904; (401) 274-3840; fax (401) 274-0265; e-mail mjsa@mjsainc.com. Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) is a national jewelry trade association representing more than 1,700 members. MJSA's mission is to foster the long-term stability and prosperity of jewelry manufacturers and their suppliers through government affairs, trade shows, industry education, and meaningful member benefits.

Mineralogical Society of America (MSA), 1015 18th St. NW, Suite 601, Washington, D.C. 20036-5212; (202) 775-4344; fax (202) 775-0018; e-mail business@minsocam.org. Dr. J. Alex Speer, Executive Director. MSA promotes mineralogy in the earth, planetary, and related sciences, as well as in industry and the arts.

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National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) , P.O. Box 18, Rego Park, NY 11374; (718) 896-1536; fax (718) 997-9057. Gail Brett Levine, Executive Director. NAJA seeks to maintain professional standards and education in the field of jewelry appraising. Members include independent appraisers, jewelers, importers, brokers, and other professionally interested members. The association includes more than 700 Gem and Jewelry Appraisers. Two education conferences a year — February in Tucson during the AGTA GemFair and every first weekend in August at a rotating location.

National Mining Association (NMA), 101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001-2133; (202) 463-2600; e-mail thowe@nma.org. NMA's mission is to create and maintain a wide level of understanding and support for the U.S. mining industry across a broad spectrum of audiences: Congress, the Executive Branch and regulatory agencies, the media, state governments, local grassroots organizations, and the mining community. An organization of coal and mineral producers and users, NMA is a nonprofit organization supported primarily by dues paid by member companies and revenue from the quadrennial exposition, MINExpo International.

The Northwest Opal Association, 18515 160 th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072- 8425; (425) 483-0557; e-mail mechanix@comcast.net. Contact Char Jorgensen. An association of professionals and hobbyists geared toward encouraging interest in opals and bringing carvers and jewelers together to create opal works. The association has approximately 50 members. They meet the second Wednesday of the month. Call for location.

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The Paleontological Society (PS), P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-8897. Peter Crane, President. The Paleontological Society is the largest and oldest paleontological society in the world. It was founded in 1908 and publishes three leading paleontological journals: Journal of Paleontology, Paleobiology, and Papers in Paleontology.

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United States Faceters Guild, c/o Don Dunn, Treasurer, 993 Renown Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45430; (937) 426-5112; e-mail: donduck@aol.com. Annual membership in the guild is $18 in the U.S. or $21 in Canada.

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Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) , 19 Mantua Rd., Mt. Royal, NJ 08061; (856) 423-3156; fax (856) 423-3420; e- mail info@womensjewelry.org. A nonprofit association helping women and men in the jewelry industry realize their full business potential. Members are professional people from all aspects of the jewelry and watch industries.