Rollin' Rock Bulletin
Monthly Newsletter Publication
The Rollin’ Rock Bulletin reflects the activities, discoveries, and creativity of our Society and members. We welcome and encourage a wide range of submissions, from Society news and photos to educational articles and creative pieces. Your contributions help us keep each issue informative and engaging.
Email Your Submissions
All submissions should be properly cited when including borrowed information, quotes, or images. Articles may be sent as Word documents or included in the email body. Photos should be JPG or PNG format. Include your name, title or description, and any photo captions.
Deadline: Submissions for the following issue are due by the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
General Submissions
All members, volunteers, and chairpersons are invited to submit updates, photos, and announcements for inclusion in our monthly bulletin. These contributions make the newsletter informative, engaging, enjoyable and helps keep everyone informed about what’s happening across the Society.
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Society News & Reports
- Upcoming and past reports for meeting programs, field trips, lapidary and craft classes, and events
- Meeting minutes and committee reports
- Member news and accomplishments
- Volunteer needs and reminders
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Federations News & Reports
- Summaries or articles from the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS)
- Regional Federation news, including reports or show announcements
- News of other clubs, shows, or hobby-related activities
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Articles
- Educational or hobby-related pieces
- Tips, hints, safety information, book reviews, or humor
- Original articles, features, and poetry.
- Articles from exchange bulletins or other reputable sources
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Photos & Visuals
- Pictures from meetings, field trips, workshops, shows, or events
- Member projects, lapidary creations, or notable finds
- Include captions and names of people featured, if appropriate
CFMS Bulletin Contest Submissions
Adult and Junior Society members are encouraged to contribute original work related to any aspect within the earth sciences and lapidary arts that may be eligible for the annual CFMS Bulletin Contest. Whether you enjoy writing, drawing, photographing your finds, or sharing lapidary knowledge, we’d love to feature your work.
