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Dear Educators and Youth Leaders,
A unique opportunity for a first hand encounter with the world of geology, art, and craftsmanship is offered each year at the Gem & Mineral Show sponsored by the Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City. On March 7, 8, and 9, 2008, we will be presenting one of the best shows ever - the 47th Annual Kansas City Gem & Mineral Show. This year's show is at the MCC-Business & Technology Campus Exhibit Hall at 1775 Universal Avenue in Kansas City, MO..
Since education is one of the primary purposes of our association, we wish to invite educators and youth leaders to plan field trips to the show. Youth groups and classes of all ages and sizes, accompanied by adult leadership, one adult to every 10 students, will be welcome for a group rate of $.50 per student. Chaperones are admitted free of charge and are asked to stay with their groups. Scout or youth groups that attend are asked to wear their uniforms for this special rate. All groups are asked to pre-register.
There will be a lot of special exhibits at the show. Skilled craftsmen and women will be demonstrating beading, chain making, faceting, flint napping (arrowhead making), lampworking (making of glass beads), lapidary (gem carving, cabochon cutting, sphere making), silversmithing, tool making, wax molding, and wire wrapping. Association clubs' members, area colleges, and universities will display unique specimens and collections of fossils, gems, geodes, minerals, rocks, stones, and handcrafted jewelry.
There is a large area for shopping and there are some items available at most of the vendors priced for students to purchase. There is also a swap area with many items reasonably priced especially for students. The Association Booth has many things for kids. There is also the Gem Flume where you can pan for rocks and minerals.
Educators:
If you are planning to attend the show there are a few things we need to know:
What is the name of your school?
What is your school address?
Who is the teacher that will be in charge?
How many classroom teachers besides the teacher in charge will be with your group?
How many students will be coming?
How many chaperones will be with the group?
What day do you plan on coming?
What time you plan on arriving?
Do you plan on eating lunch at the show?
Will your students be bringing their lunch or buying their lunch?
Scout & Youth Leaders:
If you are planning to attend the show there are a few things we need to know:
What is your organization?
What is your Troop or Pack #?
What district do you belong to?
Who is the person that will be in charge?
How many kids will be coming?
How many chaperones will be with the group?
What day do you plan on coming?
What time you plan on arriving?
You may send us this information by e-mail at kcgsinfo@yahoo.com.
There are also a few things of which we need to remind you:
All money for entrance fee to be paid in a lump sum at the door.
All students are $.50 and chaperones are free.
There must be one (1) chaperone for every TEN (10) students.
The students must stay with their chaperones.
Students need name tags with their name and the name of School or group.
There will be many items for sale; students might want to bring $.
As an educator or youth leader, you will be pleasantly surprised at the quality and value of the experience we provide for the young people to learn about and appreciate our "Earth Treasures". We hope to see you at the show.
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