How do I learn more about the mineralogy and geology community?

Below are links to several professional societies and organizations!


Mineralogical Society of America	http://www.minsocam.org/
Mineralogical Association of Canada	http://www.mineralogicalassociation.ca/
International Mineralogical Association	http://www.ima-mineralogy.org/
Geochemical Society	http://www.geochemsoc.org/
Meteoritical Society	http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/
Geological Society of America	http://www.geosociety.org/
United States Geological Survey	http://www.usgs.gov/
Gemological Institute of America	http://www.gia.edu/
Boston Mineral Club	http://www.bostonmineralclub.org/
Friends of Mineralogy	http://www.friendsofmineralogy.org/