OCRMC General Information

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This page provides more information about the Oregon Council of Rock and Mineral Clubs (OCRMC). Use the Table of Contents to quickly access more specific information.

The OCRMC's Mission

The Oregon Council Trophy Competition

The Capitol Case

The OCRMC's Mission

The Oregon Council of Rock and Mineral Clubs is dedicated to:

Establishing communication links to state and national government representatives and agencies.
For information about state and national government representatives and agencies, see Contacting Your Government Agencies and Representatives.
Preserving access to public lands for rock and mineral collectors.
For more information regarding preserving access to public lands, see Preserving Access to Public Lands.
Spreading information regarding the issues that impact access to public lands to the rock and mineral clubs that are affliliated with the OCRMC and other recreational organizations that are dedicated to preserving recreational access to public lands.
For a list of affiliated clubs (an their shows) and other recreational organizations, see Affiliated Clubs and Recreational Preservation Organizations.

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Bylaws

The council has developed a set of bylaws to define how the council is organized. For more information, see the Bylaws (a printer-friendly version is available).
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Operating Procedures

The council has developed a guide to define howe the council will conduct business. For more information, see Operating Procedures (a printer-friendly version is available).
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The Oregon Council of Rock and Mineral Clubs conducts three meetings per year, during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. The actual date of the meeting typically coincides with an affiliated club's rock show.

For more information about the meeting and the the minutes thereof, see:

Calendar of Events

Meeting and Minutes

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The Oregon Council Trophy Competition

Each year, at the Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show, the OCRMC conducts the Oregon Council Trophy Competition. This competition is open to all Oregon Clubs, Oregon Club Members, or Oregon Club Junior members, regardless of whether or not their club is a member of the Oregon Council.

Competitors enter their exhibit in the competition. Judges appraise each exhibit's public appeal, quality of workmanship, showmanship, labeling, and variety of material. The competitor with the best exhibit is awarded the Oregon Council Perpectual Clock Trophy.

For more information about the competition, entry requirements, judging criteria, and trophy, see Oregon Council Trophy

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The Capitol Case

The Capitol Showcase was established in December 1982. Since that time it has served as the showcase for displaying the wide variety of beautiful rocks, minerals, and gemstones that come form the state of Oregon. Any rock & mineral club that is affiliated with the Oregon Council of Rock and Mineral Clubs can use the case to show their work.

For more information about the Capitol Case (including the history, rules, and archives) see Capitol Showcase

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