TOOWOOMBA LAPIDARY CLUB Inc.

4 William Street
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

Situated in the Darling Downs region of SE Queensland, the Toowoomba Lapidary Club is affiliated with Queensland Lapidary and Allied Craft Clubs Association Inc. (QLACCA) and participates in the personal insurance scheme covering members using workshop facilities and while on field trips.

Workshop Facilities
Lapidary	7.00 - 9.00 pm	Tuesdays and Thursdays
Faceting	7.00 - 9.00 pm	Tuesdays and Thursdays
Copper Enamelling	7.00 - 9.00 pm	classes available by arrangement (Groups only)
Silver work	7.00 - 9.00 pm\|	classes available by arrangement (Groups only)
General Meetings	7.30 - 9.00 pm	2^nd Friday of each month (except Jan.)
Field Trips
In SE Queensland and northern New South Wales, both cabochon and faceting material can be found, e.g. agate, chalcedony, garnet, jasper, petrified wood, rhodonite, sapphire, topaz.
Membership Fees (due by August AGM)
Joining Fee	$5.00
Adults	$30.00
Family	$40.00
Junior (12-15)	$15.00
Workshop fees	$4.00 per night
Contacts
email:	aussiegem.calendars@bigpond.com
mail:	4 William Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
phone:
President	Tel: (07) 4692 2247 Mobile: 0439 922 227
Vice President	Tel: (07) 4636 1612 Mobile: 0417 611 820

Objectives

To bring together all those who appreciate the collecting and working of local gem and mineral material.
To provide the means for the increase and exchange of knowledge in the craft of lapidary.
To promote the development of safe practices in the operation of lapidary equipment.
To maintain an active interest in the preservation of the environment.
To support the promotion and development of visitor interest in the local community.
To support community activities such as Lions Creative Exhibition and Toowoomba Gemfest.

TOOWOOMBA GEMFEST

Considered one of the best 2-day shows in Queensland, the Toowoomba Gemfest is held on the last weekend in October every year.

Oct 24-25 2009 Toowoomba Gemfest Centenary Heights High School Assembly Hall, Ramsay Street, TOOWOOMBA Queensland Ph: Helen Kallio (organiser) on 0428 351 143; or David Radke on (07) 4636 1612 or 0417 611 820; or email: Beverley Radke: aussiegem.calendars@bigpond.com
Saturday:	9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday:	9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Hosted by the Toowoomba Lapidary Club, some 30 gem dealers coming from Central Queensland in the north, to Melbourne in the south, will collectively put together a visually spectacular expo in the Assembly Hall.

Information for Tailgaters: Please APPLY FOR, COMPLETE and RETURN a Tailgating Contract and INCLUDE a copy of your Public Liability Insurance policy by 30 September. This will guarantee you’ll be able to trade. Specific tailgating sites cannot be pre-booked. Gates open at 5.00 am. Sites are 3 metres (frontage) × 7 metres. Please provide your own tables, chairs and shelter. Mail your request to: Gemfest organiser, Toowoomba Lapidary Club Inc., 4 William Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350.

GREAT GIFT IDEAS

Three great raffle prizes: First prize is sapphire gold ring, valued at $800.00.
Hourly lucky door prizes.

Items for sale include:

gemstones and jewellery,
minerals and fossils,
lapidary and fossicking equipment,
healing crystals for metaphysical requirements.

Outside, adjacent to the Assembly Hall, tailgaters are most welcome