Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies Inc

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To bring about a closer association of the Earth Sciences Societies in the Eastern part of the United States, and such other areas, domestic or foreign which in the future may desire to affiliate. To cooperate with educational and scientific institutions or other groups engaged in increasing the knowledge and popular interest in Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, the Lapidary arts, and related subjects.To foster the cultural aspects of, and the comradeship engendered by, the study of subjects listed above. To hold annual conventions, unless otherwise agreed, with suitable programs and exhibits. To cooperate or affiliate with similar Federations. To provide means and make arrangements for the exhibition of collections at expositions, fairs, and other public gatherings. To assist in the formation of Earth Science Societies in localities where public interest justifies their formation. To establish and maintain a Federation which shall be nonpolitical and noncommercial. To conduct its aff