DMC/FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE
FIELD TRIP FOR MARCH 2002 
DMC Program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee 
An Official Field Trip of the Charlotte Gem & Mineral Society(Host)

8:00 a.m. , Saturday, March 23, 2002
Martin Marietta Quarry 
Statesville, N C

Please note the date change!!!!!!

We will be visiting the Martin Marietta Quarry in Statesville, NC .  This site is noted for Garnets in a Mica Schist.  Kyanite, Hornblendes, Quartz forms, Pyrite, and Calcopyrite can also be found at this quarry.  Safety is utmost - hard hats, substantial shoes, safety glasses, sunscreen, and good judgment are always necessary along with protective clothing ( no shorts ).
We will meet at the quarry office at 8 a.m., sign releases, receive instructions on boundaries and safety, and be lead into the collecting area.  We must leave the quarry by 12 noon!

Bring your own creature comforts, drinks , snacks etc.

DIRECTIONS TO WHEN AND WHERE TO MEET: 
We will meet at the Martin Marietta Quarry in Statesville, NC at 8 a.m.

Note: Severe weather, or other crisis will result in cancellation or rescheduling of this trip.

"Field Trips are open to all members of associated clubs of the DMC program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee and to all members of SFMS member clubs who have provided their membership with SFMS liability insurance. Because of insurance requirements, members of the GENERAL PUBLIC are NOT invited on this or any DMC program field trips!"
 

 
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 A program of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.
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