Don't Miss the "Fancy Color Diamond" Seminar

The Lone Star GIAAA Chapter will hold an all-day seminar titled, "Fancy Color Diamonds:  A New Profit Center" on Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas in conjunction with the Southwest Jewelry Show.  Continue reading for more details!!

Don't miss this exciting seminar!!

Shane McClure with GIA is scheduled to speak on fancy color diamonds.  Other representatives from the fancy color diamond industry will be announced very soon.  Please check back for more details.

The all-day seminar will also include an afternoon panel discussion and a hands-on session using microscopes. 

Seminar registration fees before August 1st will be $125.00 for non-students and $75.00 for students.  A discounted rate of $100.00 will be charged for groups of 10 or more.  The fee includes lunch. 

For more information please email jeanie@lonestargia.com or pamwelborn@austin.rr.com .

Donation Drive for 2008 Silent Auction has Begun!

We are starting our donation drive for our 2008 Silent Auction.  Your help is needed to make it a success.  Continue reading to find out how YOU can contribute to our fundraiser.  

You can contribute to this year's fundraiser by doing one of the following tasks:

• Donate an item(s) to the silent auction.
• Contact vendors/companies & request donations for our 2008 silent auction.
• Volunteer to help with the silent auction booth during the 2008 Southwest Jewelry Show.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Jeanie Hord-Bellows by phone or email.

jeanie@lonestargia.com      # 254-855-3012

Click on the following link to download the 2008 Silent Auction Donation Form. 

2008 Silent Auction Donation Form

We greatly appreciate the contributions from the 

companies & individuals listed below to our 2007 Silent Auction.  Our chapter has awarded $57,900 to 63 scholarship recipients.  The Lone Star GIAAA chapter has also forwarded $25,000   to GIA to establish the Lone Star GIAAA Endowment Scholarship. 

We greatly appreciate all of you!!!

JCK   National Jeweler   Southern Jewelry News   Bench Magazine

GIA Alumni Association   AGTA   Colored Stone Magazine   

Gem Star Custom Jewelry   Janisue Rigel   Frances Johnson   

Objects of Joy   The Color Source   Richard Hirsh Jewelers

Davena Liepman   I Dream of Jewelry   Gemworld International, Inc.

Jewels by Angelo LLC   Rio Grande   State Fair of Texas   

Chippenhook   Gesswein Co.  Scott Kay   MJSA Journal

Sissy's Log Cabin     Banks International     Ms. Mystique

Mineralogical Record     Jere Wright Global     Unique Settings

Lee Anna Baldwin     Paula Truitt     Ted Resnick

Jewelers Mutual     Roseco, Inc.       Terrie Miller

Charles/Hubert      Herbert Goldberg      Amit Diamond

Diamond Traders International      Elle Jewelry

FYI Pearl      Banks International      Dallas Cowboys

Roseco, Inc.      R. Klein      Som's International

English Associates      Inox Jewelry      

Autumn Sunset Designs      International Gemological Institute 

GIA Alumni Services & Programs

GIA offers many services and programs for alumni members. 

To take advantage of these opportunities, click on the link below today!

GIA Alumni Services & Programs

GIA Intl. Alumni Awards for 2008 ! Important
by Davena Liepman

GIA International Alumni Awards for 2008

The new awards program will recognize two individuals at our event in Tucson each year.
The two awards are:

• GIA International Alumni Achievement Award (member)
• GIA International Alumni Leadership Award (chapter officer)

Chapter Officers: How do I nominate my chapter members for these awards?

• Please contact your chapter members for nominations, based on the criteria listed below.
• Have your chapter members vote to determine one Alumni Achievement Award winner and one Alumni Leadership Award winner by July 31, 2007.
• Contact GIA by Aug. 1, 2007 with the names of your two winners.
• Once GIA receives names of the winners from all alumni chapters world wide, the Alumni Executive Council and key leadership from GIA Institute Advancement and Education will select two international winners - the International Alumni Achievement Award winner and International Alumni Leadership Award winner - which will be presented in Tucson in 2008.
• In addition to honoring the two International Award winners, all chapter winners will be introduced and recognized at the Tucson event.
• Significant publicity will announce the winners in The Loupe , GIA Insider , alum.connect and press releases. All chapter winners will also be listed on the Alumni Web site.

Individual Chapter Members: How do I get nominated?

• Please contact your chapter officer to let them know you are interested in being considered for the new Awards program.
• If there is not a chapter in your area, please contact GIA Alumni Association.

What is the criteria for these awards?

Alumni Achievement Award :

• A chapter member who
  • Demonstrates and furthers integrity, ethical business practices and professionalism.
  • Achieves in and is dedicated to a career in the gem and jewelry industry, academics (continuing education) and chapter activities.

Alumni Leadership Award:

• A chapter officer who
  • Demonstrates mentorship; welcomes new members; promotes GIA's nonprofit mission; and promotes an active, growing chapter through innovative programs and activities.
  • Promotes continuing education for members.
  • Sets an example for chapter membership through demonstrating integrity; ethics; professionalism; leadership; and commitment to maintaining and enhancing a vital, dynamic chapter.