Club Details

Club Location:-

Address  54 Boundary St, Forster. 2428

For further details
please contact:-




President : Bob Reed

email ozseashells@optusnet.com.au

Phone 02 6555 9402

Membership Details:-

Yearly fees are $10 per person,
$15 per couple plus $3 per person for insurance.

About:-

The club meets on the second Friday of the month at 1.30pm in the Forster Keys
Progress Association Hall, Progress Reserve between Nos 36 & 38, Elizabeth Parade,
Forster Keys NSW 2428.

Workshop Times:-

Days and times here!





Field Trips:-

Say a little about your field trips here.




Club Shows & Events:-

Say when your annual events are on.
Dates and description.
Manning Great Lakes
Rock & Gem Club Inc.
         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.
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