Scholarships are available to our members to attend William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, located in Young Harris, Georgia, or another Federation-sponsored school approved by the Executive Committee. The purpose of the scholarship is the enhancement of knowledge of individual members within the fields of mineralogy, gemology, lapidary and jewelry arts, which is then shared with other members of the organization. The scholarship covers the cost of the class, plus room and board, but not travel expenses. In exchange, the recipients sign a contract agreeing to teach a minimum of 30 classes during the year. Applications must be received by the Executive Committee prior to their March meeting. One of the criteria for selecting a recipient, is the need for instructors in that area. Eligibility requirements are listed in the bylaws.

You can download an application here.

1. Name and Purposes
2. Membership
3. Authority and Duties of Officers of the Corporation
4. Executive Committee
5. Board of Directors
6. Meetings
7. Committees
8. Community Scholarships
9. Member Scholarships
10. Indemnity
11. Financial Administration
12. Books and Records
13. Amendment of Bylaws
14. Rules of Order

The Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club began in March, 1957 when 15 people gathered in a home. Since then, it has grown in membership and established a club house with well equipped lapidary, metal working, and faceting shops, and additional areas for jewelry classes and club meetings.

The annual show has grown to attract over 40 vendors each year, and hundreds attend. More information about the club history is also available.

The Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club is located east of Falkenburg Road on Fisher Avenue.

Fisher Avenue is north of the Falkenburg/Hwy. 60 (Adamo Drive) intersection. Fisher Avenue is south of the Falkenburg/Martin Luther King Blvd. intersection. Interstate 75 has exits at Hwy. 60 and Martin Luther King. I-75 lies east of both Falkenburg and the clubhouse.