The Gemological Institute of America Alumni Manhattan Chapter is Proud to Present:
“Original Paraiba Tourmaline, The Real Story”
with
Brian Cook, Geologist
Few actually know when, where, how, why, the original discovery happened. Not only was Brian there, but he is still there. He will be telling the story from the discovery to present. His talk will include some geology, some gemology, and the interesting stories behind the stones!
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Time: 6:00PM Cash Bar & Networking
6:30PM Dinner - 7:30PM Lecture
Place: GIA New York Education Center, 2nd Floor, 270 Madison Avenue between 39th and 40th
Cost: $25 Members only. Limited to 50. No credit cards, please. Attendance without reservations will require cash at the door, based on space availability. As a courtesy to our alumni and the speaker there will be no admittance after 6 PM.
Payment:: Must be in by Friday, June 21, 2013 – Checks made out to: GIA-AA-NY. Please do not reserve through FaceBook!
Grateful appreciation to Denise Nelson for her generous donation at the last meeting. It contributed toward the 2013 effort for the Eunice Miles Scholarship Fund.
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