2nd Annual New England Mineral Conference 2014

2nd Annual NEMC - New England Mineral Conference
Friday May 9 - Sunday May 11, 2014

Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center

• Educational Lectures and Presentations

• Displays and Exhibits

• Dealers and Miners

• NEMC / MMGM Poster Session Contest, Grades 3-12

• Silent Auction to benefit Conference

• Sunday Field Trip - Location announced Sunday May 11th

• NEMC PRIVATE PREVIEW TOUR of the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, Maine (http://www.mainemineralmuseum.org/)

This is an exceptional opportunity (Yes IMHO! "In my humble opinion") to meet & learn from Rock Minded people ... well ... um ... just like us! Do you have a specimen from Maine you just have not quite been able to identify? Or do you have a quenching thirst and unrelenting desire for any and all mineral knowledge? You just may get that answer you have been looking for! This is what they have to say about their organization.

About NEMC (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/About.html)

"A group of like-minded mineral miners, collectors, enthusiasts and scientists have collaborated to form NEMA, in order to reach out to everyone in New England (and beyond) who is interested in the mineralogy found in this area of the country. Our goal is to bring everyone together, to share information and knowledge ... and to learn from each other in the process. Whether a beginner or a professional, everyone is welcome!"

"NEMC has been born from the void left behind after the
regrettable loss of the annual Maine Mineral Symposium (of 22 years) in Augusta, Maine. With their blessings, we are proud to continue their outstanding accomplishments with our own efforts."

You can read all about NEMC, a division of NEMA here (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/About.html).

Please Hollar.....If any of you were ever fortunate enough to attend one or more of the Maine Mineral Symposiums, please feel free to share your experiences.

Conference Registration Information (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Registration.html)

Pre-Registration Deadline
By April 28, 2014

NEMC Registration is now open to all .... and it is suggested you Pre-Register by mail before the deadline of April 28, 2014 to get the Pre-Registration discount rate.

After April 28th, you will have to Register at the door, at the full rate.

Please note there are basically 2 separate fees ...

1. Just the Conference ... Friday and Saturday

2. Conference plus Field Trip ... Friday to Sunday

College Students with a College Photo ID will enjoy free admission. Show ID at the door/registration desk, to get your name badge.

Important - Feild Trip information here (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Field_Trip.html).

Registration Fees
Pre-Registration "Discount by mail" - By April 28, 2014

$25.00 - FRIDAY (2 PM) & SATURDAY (only)

$32.00 - FRIDAY TO SUNDAY (field trip)

*Note: Add an Additional $10.00 for optional field trip lunch. See their lunch Menu here (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Field_Trip.html).

NEMC 2014 Mail in Registration Form (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Form.html). **Please read the "**Also Note, below"

Registration At Door - After April 28, 2014

$30.00 - FRIDAY (2 PM) & SATURDAY

$37.00 - FRIDAY TO SUNDAY (field trip)

*Note: Add an Additional $10.00 for optional field trip lunch. See their lunch Menu here (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Field_Trip.html).

Exceptions at door:

• College Students free at door (with college ID)

• Juniors (16 & under, with adult) free ... but must still register

• Lunch sold separately

Please Note:
No Credit/Debit Cards are accepted by NEMC

Hotel Reservations: You are responsible to book your own reservation for a hotel room. See the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center, NEMC Venue information page link at the bottom of this posting.

**Also Note: The "NEMC Registration Form Page" shows the Start time as Noon not 2pm, but all the other pages show 2pm. In addition, the NEMC REGISTRATION PAGE (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Registration.html) has 2 links at the bottom of the page;

• 1 - Print out the Registration form on the next page, or

• 2 - download a Registration form copy here (click): "NEMC Registration Form pdf".

If you Download the NEMC Registration Form pdf from either the "Registration Page" (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Registration.html) or the "Form Page" (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Form.html) it has the wrong deadline "2013, Due Date of 4-19-2013" this should be "2014, Due Date of 4-28-2014" respectively. There is also no $10 Field Trip Lunch option listed on the form. You will have to make sure you Add the $10 Field Trip Lunch option, if your going on the trip and would like to have your lunch included.

The online Form Page (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Form.html) "Print out the Registration form on the next page (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Form.html), or" is the 2014 Registration Form, with the April 28, 2014 Pricing Deadline , but the wrong Start Time (noon) Sat?

All other information is the same. I have sent an email for clarification and will adjust our info as soon as it's available.

Additional Confrence Registration information can be found on their Registration page (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Registration.html).

NEMC Schedule (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Schedule.html) is subject to changes.

Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Hotel Registration Information

Registrants can book hotel room reservations by calling

1-800-207-2365

Make sure you mention New England Mineral Conference and group code 85C112 to get the special rooms reserved for the Conference.

NEMC Venue information page (http://nemineralconference.org/nema/Venue.html).