AIMS OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY MINERALS SOCIETY INCORPORATED

The ACMS is a scientific society whose aim is to further the study of clay minerals and allied substances:-

• by facilitating the exchange of information among members of the Society, and, in general, all those interested in clay minerals;
  
• by providing facilities for reading and discussion of papers on the methods and results of research on clay minerals and allied topics; 
  
• by stimulating interest in clay mineralogy; and,
  
• by encouraging the practical applications of clay mineral research.

How to join

• All those having an interest in the aims of the Society are eligible to become members.
  
• All who attend a Biennial Conference of the Society become members for the next four years.
  
• Alternatively, you can join the Society by contacting the Secretary, explaining your interest, and paying $1 per year.

Officers of the Society (elected 2007)

President: John Keeling
Vice-President: Will Gates
Secretary: Rob Fitzpatrick
Treasurer: Mark Raven http://www.clw.csiro.au/staff/RFitzpatrick/

Committee members

Jock Churchman (SA)
Ray Frost (Qld)
Peter Self (SA)

Public Officer

Tony Eggleton

Honorary Members

Dr. Bill Cole
Prof. Tony Eggleton
Dr. Lex Ferguson
Dr. Keith Norrish
Prof. Jim Quirk

RULES OF THE SOCIETY

HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY

WHAT WE DO NOT DO

The ACMS is not generally involved in the artistic or craft-based use of clay, such as potting and the making of earthen- or ceramic-ware.