History

The Summit Lapidary Club began in 1946 as The Falls Gem Club.  In 1974, it was reorganized as The Summit Lapidary Club. In 1982, we became a member of the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Society.

Who We Are

Summit Lapidary Club is a private social club for paid members.  Our membership consists of over 100 individuals all brought together by their interest in the art of lapidary.  Our members' interests range from gem and mineral collecting, jewelry making, faceting and silversmithing.  Members can be trained to use our club equipment including slab and trim saws, grinders, and polishers, which are located in the lower floor of our clubhouse.

Benefits

As a member of The Summit Lapidary Club you are able to participate in the many classes that are offered at our Club House. All of our classes are taught in house, by our members who volunteer their time and knowledge to help us grow as a group.  Club sponsored trips are another benefit of being a member.  Some recent excursions include The Agate Expo, Mining in NC and many collecting trips for our State Gem-Ohio Flint.  But the best benefit is meeting and exploring the knowledge of other members.  With knowledge comes growth!

Community

Our Club is a member-driven organization. From club officers to class teachers, all are individuals who have volunteered their time to help sustain and grow our club.  As a club we feel an obligation to the communities in which we live.  We annually make and donate trees or ornaments to Annual Holiday Tree Festival, benefiting Akron Children's Hospital. 

Membership

Summit Lapidary Club is a private social club, driven by its members.  To become a member, you need to fill out an application.  Applications are reviewed by a sponsor who is a member.  There is an initiation fee, an annual membership fee, and commitment to volunteer twice yearly at our Gemborees. For more information on becoming a member, see the Contact Us page.