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Special Congress
Representing
Involved Bulletin Editors
(S.C.R.I.B.E.)


S.C.R.I.B.E.'s Purpose

S.C.R.I.B.E. is an international organization of bulletin editors of amateur gem, mineral, and earth science societies. S.C.R.I.B.E. exists to:

  • improve communication and public relations among gem and mineral societies, their federations, and other related organizations through involved bulletin editors; and
  • advise and assist new editors with old ideas and old editors with new ideas while giving all editors a share in all ideas for publishing better bulletins.

Benefits of S.C.R.I.B.E. Membership

S.C.R.I.B.E. provides many valuable benefits to its members:

  • A Membership/Contact list containing the names, addresses, society affiliations, and email addresses of bulletin editors worldwide is provided to each S.C.R.I.B.E. member annually.
  • S.C.R.I.B.E. prepares a yearly CD-ROM which contains a compilation of newsletters, articles, clip art, and computer programs to assist old and new editors alike. This CD, along with the yearly membership roster, will be mailed free to all paid-up members by the end of February or early March. New members will also receive a free copy of the CD compilation as a welcoming gift. Additional copies of the latest CD may be purchased for $3.00, including postage, from the SCRIBE Treasurer, Bob Hughes; PO Box 1633; East Ellijay, GA 30539-0028. Copies of older CDs and DVDs are available for the postpaid prices indicated below.

    Title   Price   Note
    2002-2010 DVD   $3   One DVD (includes 2002 through 2010 contents)
    2010 CD   $3   Two CDs (2010 contents only)
         
    2002-2009 DVD   $3   One DVD (includes 2002 through 2009 contents)
    2009 CD   $3   Two CDs (2009 contents only); only 1 set left in stock
         
    2002-2008 DVD   $3   One DVD (includes 2002 through 2008 contents)
    2008 CD   $2   One CD (2008 contents only)
         
    2007 CD   $2   One CD (2007 contents only)
    2006 CD   $2   One CD (2006 contents only)
    2005 CD   $2   One CD (2005 contents only)
    2004 CD   $2   One CD (2004 contents only); only 1 left in stock
    2003 CD     Sold out
    2002 CD     Sold out

    Note: Your computer must be equipped with a DVD drive in order to read the DVD compilation. If you have questions regarding the CDs or DVD, you may contact Bob Hughes by phone at 706-635-8249 or via email at bjhughes@ellijay.com.
  • S.C.R.I.B.E. also provides a Bulletin Evaluation Service to its members. This non-competitive judging, a test run, provides valuable advice to help editors improve the quality of their bulletins before they enter their Regional Federation competition. For more information, please contact Carolyn Weinberger (cscrystals2@verizon.net).

S.C.R.I.B.E. Membership

Membership in S.C.R.I.B.E. is open to past, present, and prospective editors; assistant editors; publishers; writers; and anyone interested in the preparation of bulletins for amateur gem, mineral, lapidary, fossil, and earth science societies.

S.C.R.I.B.E. dues are $6 for an annual individual membership and $8 for dual membership. Payment must be made in U.S. funds.

Click here for a membership application or send an e-mail request to: Bob Hughes, SCRIBE Treasurer (bjhughes@ellijay.com).


S.C.R.I.B.E. Officers and Committee Chairpersons

The current (2009-2010) Officers and Committee Chairpersons for S.C.R.I.B.E. are (click name to send e-mail):

President:   Doug Arnold   (oldjasper@verizon.net)
Vice President:   Dick Pankey   (dickpankey@juno.com)
Secretary:   Patty Amos   (packrats2@msn.com)
Treasurer:   Bob Hughes   (bjhughes@ellijay.com)
Editor:   Dan Imel   (lapidry@aol.com)
Past President:   Trudy Martin   (martintm@telus.net)
     
Regional Vice President:   Diane Dare   
Regional Vice President:   Barb Fenstermacher   (bfenster2@bellsouth.net)
Regional Vice President:   Phyllis George   (pgeorge4@comcast.net)
Regional Vice President:   Ed McCabe   (edmund.mccabe@sympatico.ca)
Regional Vice President:   Lynn Edwards   (bentlynn@q.com)
Regional Vice President:   Mary Watts   (mlynwatts@cox.net)
Regional Vice President:   Judith Washburn   (jwashburn1@msn.com)
Regional Vice President:   Carolyn Weinberger   (cscrystals2@verizon.net)
Regional Vice President:   Terry Yoschak   (tyoschak@yahoo.com)
     
Bulletin Evaluation:   Carolyn Weinberger   (cscrystals2@verizon.net)
Historian:   Shirley Leeson   (shirleyleeson@msn.com)
Membership/Publicity:   Dick Pankey   (dickpankey@juno.com)
Webmaster:   Richard Busch   (rbusch@rbnet.net)


Documents and Articles

Listed below are a selection of available documents and articles which pertain to the activities and interests of S.C.R.I.B.E.:


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