About the Club

The North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club was founded in 1953. From the start the club has promoted the lapidary arts, rockhounding, and education. It is no accident that "lapidary" is the first word in our club's name. We emphasize lapidary arts, tumbling, making cabochons, polishing, cutting and casting, and fun!

Monthly meetings include show-and-tell, club business, and educational programs. Guests are welcome!

2026 Club Officers

President: Susan Gardner

The club President presides over the monthly club and board meetings. It is actually a very cushy position. 

Vice President: Elena Ramirez Groszowski

The club Vice President is responsible for scheduling the speaker presentations for the monthly club meetings and fills in for the President when needed.


Secretary: Vacant

The club Secretary takes the minutes at the monthly club and board meetings and handles club correspondence.


Treasurer: Mitch Wasserman

The club Treasurer handles all financial business [or functions] for the club. 

About my rock: 2 billion year old specular hematite collected on the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Member-at-Large: Vacant

The Member-at-Large is the voice of the membership at board meetings. 

About my rock: Banded beach agate found in Anacortes, Washington.

Scholarship Committee: Elizabeth Scheller, April Nichols, Jack Greer

The Scholarship Committee awards a scholarship every year to a Geology student attending a Washington university or college.

A stone sailing across the Carson Sink, Nevada

Membership: Jack Greer

The Membership position is responsible for managing the members list, processing new member applications, and collecting dues.

Collection Disposition: Fritz & Tom Robey

The Collection Disposition position provides assistance to members and friends of the club who have lapidary and mineral collections they wish to sell or dispose of.

Mineral Council: Mark Sundquist

The Mineral Council position is club representative on the Washington State Mineral Council. They attend the monthly WSMC meetings and update the club on the Mineral Council discussions and field trips.

About my rock: Giant quartz crystal at the Tuscon Gem and Mineral show.

Rocky Trails Editor: Susan Gardner

Rocky Trails is the monthly newsletter of the North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club.

Past President: Jordan Robinson

The Past President heads up the committee to organize the annual Rock and Gem Show.

Social Media: Vacant

The Social Media position oversees our social media presence.

About my rock: Green Apophyllite I recently acquired, it looks like candy!

2025 Standing Committees

Coffee: Jie Song & Yin Dai

Contributing Editor: Claire Christensen

Country Store: Victoria, Collin, Brent (Huner/Tobin)

Field Trips: Open

Gotta-Have-It: Micaela Newman, Clara, Tess

Historian: Rick Olson

Hospitality: Jeff & Miranda Otjen

Juniors: Rick Olson & volunteers

Library: Miranda Otjen

Property: EJ Nichols, Ashok Badhe, April Nichols

Public Relations: Susan Gardner

Show-and-Tell: Chris Stearns

Webmasters: John Frey, Jordan Robinson, Jeff Otjen