NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Doors open at 6:30pm, Program begins at 7pm
April 2026 Program – Let’s Glow Crazy
“LETS GLOW CRAZY” Fluorescent and Luminescence and seashells and minerals.
Join us for an exciting presentation by Lauren Kairalla, President of the Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild. Lauren’s “glowing” presentation is titled “Let’s Glow Crazy”
Bring the kids and grandchildren – they’ll be fascinated by the mesmerizing glow of these specimens, and we bet you will be too!
Lauren Kairalla, an avid mineral, fossil, and shell collector, has spent the last two decades touring the world with live theater shows. During her travels, she collected an impressive array of earths treasures, but it wasn’t until she caught the “glow bug” that her hobby turned into an all-consuming passion. Now, she’s eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm of the captivating world of fluorescence with you!
Meeting Information
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, 954-786-4111. Doors open at 6:30 pm when all can enjoy the Raffle Table, Sand Flea Market, and Library. The Monthly Program begins at 7 pm. Buy a raffle ticket to for a chance to win the Shell of the Month. Everyone is welcome.
SHELL OF THE MONTH APRIL 2026
Conus bandanus Hwass, 1792. The banded marbled cone. A striking study in black and white. Conus bandanus is a sister of the more common Conus marmoreous and often considered a subspecies. This specimen is about 90mm in length. Collected by native divers in 30 meters depth on bottom inside reef in Suriago, Philippines. This gem specimen will be displayed on the raffle table and one lucky person will add it to their collection.
Broward Shell Club 
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