FLUORESCENT MINERAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ---------------------------- We of the Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. invite you to join us and learn about luminescence and the minerals that show it. We are a worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1971, including professional mineralogists, gemologists, amateur collectors, and anyone else sharing an interest in minerals that glow. The gems and minerals we study often shine brightly when exposed to invisible ultraviolet light, in a breathtaking range of colors. Fluorescence helps us find minerals in the field, identify them, and learn something of how they formed. Luminescence has provided scientists with essential clues that have led to the discoveries of X-rays, lasers, quantum mechanics and more. Ultraviolet lamps have become cheaper and last longer than in past years (battery-operated UV lamps the size of flashlights may be obtained for $60 or less). Many sites that have been "picked over" by collectors still contain hidden prizes for those with UV lamps. Many specimens you already have may contain unsuspected minerals and hidden beauty that UV can show you. We can help you know where to look and what you have found. There follows in this file the material sent to people who inquire about joining the FMS, including an application form for membership. A further introduction to luminescence and fluorescent minerals is available in my free document, "Cold Light", in the CompuServe SCIENCE forum library 12 (Geology/Earth Science) as COLDLI.ARC (you will need to extract it from that archive; in connect-free HELPFORUM's library you can find COMPRS.DOC, a document on all forms of archiving and compression for all sorts of computer). Doug Mitchell CompuServe 70621,702 Fluorescent Mineral Society member Fluorescent Mineral Society 1994 Fact Sheet ------------------------------------------- The Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. (FMS) is an international organization of professional mineralogists, gemologists, amateur collectors, and others who study and collect fluorescent minerals. The society was founded in 1971, incorporated in 1993, and expects to be granted formal non-profit status in 1994. PURPOSE: 1. To share knowledge and experience in collecting, identifying, and displaying of luminescent minerals. 2. To help organize field trips, information seminars, research, displays, and exchanges of luminescent minerals, and to disseminate information about luminescent minerals. 3. To encourage interests related to fluorescent minerals such as photographing fluorescent minerals, the study of other luminescent minerals, and the various uses of ultraviolet lamps. PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH: The FMS publishes a newsletter, U.V. Waves, six times a year and the Journal of the Fluorescent Mineral Society, a technical publication, annually or biennially. In 1993 we also published our initial FMS Advertising Supplement with ads from many dealers and manufacturers that have fluorescent specimens or UV lamps for sale. The FMS sponsors research in areas related to fluorescent minerals, UV lamps, and display information. The results of one of our research activities was published in the 1988 proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. It is titled "Solarization of Short-Wave Ultraviolet-Transmitting, Visible-Absorbing Filters". The Henkel Glossary of Fluorescent Minerals, edited by Dr. Earl Verbeek and Dr. Peter Modreski, was another project. It was published as a 1988-89 special issue of the Journal of the Fluorescent Mineral Society. Each FMS member received a copy, and at last count over 900 additional copies have been sold to other collectors. At the present time three research projects are under way to: (1) develop a Fluorescent Color Standard that can be used in the field to compare with fluorescent specimens, (2) research activators that cause fluorescence in some minerals (coordinated by Manuel Robbins), and (3) publish the complete works of the late Dr. Gerhard Henkel listing fluorescent mineral locations, fluorescent colors, etc. (coordinated by Drs. Verbeek and Modreski). MEMBERSHIP: The FMS has 337 members in 46 states and 18 other countries. It has regional vice presidents in the Northeast, Northwest, Northern California, Southern California, Desert (Southwest), South Central, and Rocky Mountain sections of the USA as well as Europe and South Africa. The registration fee for new FMS members is $2.00 (U.S. $3.00 for those outside the U.S.A.), plus yearly dues of $15.00 for members in the U.S.A., U.S. $18 for non-U.S.A. members receiving FMS publications by surface-mail, and U.S. $23 for non-U.S.A. members receiving FMS publications by air-mail. MEETINGS: Most of our interaction takes place by mail both by letters and by our publications. Casual meetings are held yearly by the different regional groups in the USA and abroad. Informal meetings are also held at shows such as the Franklin Mineral Show in Franklin, NJ, the Denver Show, or the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society Show. Monthly meetings are held in Pasadena, CA by the parent group to conduct the society's business. For further information about the FMS, contact Dr. Rodney Burroughs, P.O. Box 572694, Tarzana, CA 91357, USA; or by Internet mail Doug Mitchell, 70621.702@compuserve.com. Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. --------------------------------- Those interested in the programs and purposes of the FMS (see the fact sheet) are invited to join. Please send this application with a check or money order for membership dues to: Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. c/o Dr. Rodney Burroughs, President P.O. Box 572694, Tarzana, CA 91357 USA For mail addresses in the U.S.A: For mail addresses outside U.S.A. New-member registration U.S. $ 2.00 New member registration: U.S. $ 3.00 Annual dues U.S. $15.00 Annual dues U.S. $18.00 New-member Total U.S. $17.00 Air mail option U.S. $ 5.00 New-member Total U.S. $26.00 or U.S. $21.00 Membership Application and Release ---------------------------------- I state that I wish to participate in activities offered by the Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "FMS"). I RECOGNIZE THAT ANY FMS ACTIVITY MAY INVOLVE CERTAIN DANGERS. I certify that I am aware of all of the inherent dangers of FMS activities, including but not limited to: damage to, or loss or destruction of equipment, accidents or illness in remote areas without medical facilities, the forces of nature, and actions of any other members, any participants, or any other persons all of which may result in personal injury, death, property damage or other losses. In consideration for the right to participate in FMS activities, I HEREBY RELEASE FMS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MEMBERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHICH I MAY HAVE ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN FMS ACTIVITIES. The terms of this agreement will serve as a release and indemnity agreement for my heirs, personal representative, and for all members of my family, including any minors. I further state that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older and legally competent to sign this release, that I understand these terms are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this document as my own free act. (Parents or legal guardian must sign for all persons under eighteen (18) years of age). I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT. ___________________________________________________ _______________________ (Signature) (Date) Please PRINT or TYPE the following: Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State:____________ Zip:____________ Country: _____________________________________________________________ Work Telephone: (___)___________________________________________________ Home Telephone: (___)___________________________________________________ Electronic-mail service (if any): ________________________________ Electronic-mail address (if any): ________________________________ Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. Member Information ------------------ Please take a minute to fill out the questionnaire; it will help us know the interests of our members so that we may better respond to those interests. Any suggestions you have for improving the FMS will be welcome at any time. 1. Name: ____________________________ Occupation: ____________________________ Member of what clubs or professional societies: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ 2. What is it about fluorescent minerals that interests you most? Please rank these according to your degree of interest (1=greatest interest): ___Collecting Franklin (NJ) fluorescent minerals ___Collecting shortwave UV fluorescent minerals ___Collecting longwave UV fluorescent minerals ___Displaying fluorescent minerals ___Fluorescent mineral field trips ___Luminescence-related science ___Other (please specify __________________________________________) 3. Are you active in any of the following related hobby interests? Please rank these according to your degree of interest (1=greatest): ___Fluorescent Minerals ___Jewelry & Metalcraft ___Non-fluorescent Minerals ___Fossils ___Thumbnail Minerals ___Artifacts ___Micromounts ___Sand ___Lapidary ___Books about Minerals ___Faceting ___Mining Memorabilia ___Other (specify _________________________________________________) 4. How long have you been actively interested in fluorescence?___________ 5. What kind of ultraviolet lamp(s) do you have? Manufacturer:_________________ Model:__________ _Battery _110V AC Manufacturer:_________________ Model:__________ _Battery _110V AC How long have you owned it(them)? _________________________________ 6. Have you displayed fluorescent minerals at a club or show? _Yes _No _Local show _Regional show Other:______________________________ When or how often?_________________________________________________ 7. Have you ever given a talk on fluorescent minerals? _Yes _No Where?___________________________________________________________ Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. Member Information (continued) ------------------------------ 8. What magazines do you read? (1-regularly, 2-occasionally, 3-never) ___Mineralogical Record ___Rocks & Minerals ___Lapidary Journal ___Rock & Gem ___Lapis 9. What is your age range: _Under 20 _20-30 _30-40 _40-50 _60-70 _over 70 10. What books/booklets do you have or have you read? _"Fluorescent Mineral Collecting..." - Bostwick _"Where to Collect Fluorescent Minerals" - Blazek _"The Story of Fluorescence" _"Ultraviolet Guide to Minerals" - Gleason _"Guide to Mineral Collecting at Franklin..." - Kuschner _"Nature's Hidden Rainbows" - Jones _"The Henkel Glossary of Fluorescent Minerals" - Henkel _"The Collector's Book of Fluorescent Minerals" - Robbins _"Fluorescence: Gems & Minerals Under Ultraviolet Light" - Robbins _"Ultraviolet Light and Fluorescent Minerals" - Warren, et al. _Others - please specify:__________________________________________ 11. Are you interested in trading fluorescent minerals with other members? ____ If yes, request a trading application form. 12. Please describe your fluorescent mineral collection in brief. Roughly what percentage of your fluorescent specimens are in each category? ___Minerals Fluorescent with Shortwave UV only ___Minerals Fluorescent with Longwave UV only ___Minerals Fluorescent with Both Shortwave and Longwave UV ___Franklin (NJ) minerals ___Minerals from one state or province (that state with the largest percentage) ___Minerals from one nation (that nation with the largest percentage) Number of fluorescent specimens: _Less than 20 _20-50 _50-100 _100-500 _More than 500 Have you cataloged your minerals? _Most _Some _None How do you mostly obtain your fluorescent minerals? Please enter rough percentage estimates ___Field trips ___Trade ___Buy 13. From whom did you learn of the FMS? _________________________________