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MOJAVE DESERT GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY (MDGMS) The Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society of Barstow, California was founded in 1940. We are a nonprofit organization for people interested in collecting and learning about gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, lapidary arts and the earth sciences. The club holds monthly meetings and sponsors a variety of special events including field trips, lapidary classes, and an annual gem and mineral show. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this society are: To collect and study minerals and rocks. To disseminate a general knowledge of the science of mineralogy and allied subjects. To provide opportunity for the exhibition and exchange of specimens. AFFILIATES: Our Society is a member of: AFMS - American Federation of Mineralogical Societies CFMS - California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.