Bundaberg Gem & Mineral
Society Inc
           Club Details










Club Location:-

Kendalls Rd, Bundaberg, QLD 4670
Ph: 07 4155 1500 (club hours)
PO Box 386
Bundaberg
QLD 4670

For further details
please contact:-

President
Trish Flynn - 4153 5631

Secretary
Sherry Leigh - 4153 6278

Treasurer
Sandra Jensen - 4153 1997

Membership Details:-

Junior annual subs - $10.00

Senior nomination fee - $10.00

Senior annual subs - $25.00

All Session Fees - $2.50

Casting session fee includes 1st flasks then an additional $1 per flask after the first.


About:-

When the club was formed in October 1965 the inaugural membership was 20. The
original club room was a small dirt floor pavilion at the show grounds.

The club rooms are now situated on Kendalls Rd and we have just been granted
land extension which will enable us to erect another building, which is needed for our
expanding number of members.

We have a couple of founding members still with us,  along with a few lifetime
members.  
We hold sessions on Saturday mornings that are mainly attended by the junior
members and can be quite hectic at times.  

Our committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the club rooms at 7pm
start.

Workshop Times:-

Workshop Sessions

Monday

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. General workshop session.

Tuesday

9:00 am - 12 noon. Wire work

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. General workshop session.

Wednesday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Silver Smithing.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. General workshop session.

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Faceting Class with.

Thursday

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Silver Smithing.

Friday

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm General Workshop session.

Saturday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. General workshop session.

Casting held the third Saturday of each month.

Field Trips:-

Contact the club for further details.

Club Shows & Events:-

Our major club competition is held when the Bundaberg Regional Show is on,  at this
time, in which we display all competition entries, with the prize winners taking away
monetary prizes supplied by the Regional Show Council.  This usually takes place
about the end of May / beginning of June.  
(Dates can be found from www.bundabergshow.com.au )

The club also hold an annual Gem Fair, this attracts traders from around Australia,
specifically QLD.  This event is usually held early November each year, but the dates
can vary, depending on other Council bookings at that time.  For more information
you are better off contacting one of the club members or the club during session
times.

We will be hosting the 2012 GEMBOREE and we are very much looking forward to it,
preparations are already under way for this illustrious event.
Established in 1965
Our Club Photos
    Tips & Safety On Field Trips

  • Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the right
    gear like gloves, boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
  • Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges
    that could collapse while digging below.
  • Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never
    be guaranteed.  
  • Always wear safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
  • Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more
    prone to finding these critters than others.
  • Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if
    there isn't a proper place to leave it.
  • Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something goes
    wrong!
  • Always have a first aid kit close by.
  • If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map with
    you so you don't get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
  • Wear a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
  • Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property
owner at any location when searching for gemstones before you enter any such
property. You may also be required to possess a fossicking license as per state laws.

      Safety In The Workshop

  • Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep guards
    on equipment at all times.
  • Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid compounds.
  • Wear a filter face mask if required.
  • Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
  • Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
  • Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
  • Have a first aid kit near by at all times.