Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5201.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.95]) by runyon.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id t8ebtn.4si.37kbi7f for ; Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:35:03 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010212003502.23507.qmail@web5201.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.197.174] by web5201.mail.yahoo.com; Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:35:02 PST Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:35:02 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPC Gram 251 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 251 Sunday 11 February 2001 Bidder Unmasked by Dick Freyser For the record, although my ebay ID is "newscott" and many folks do not associate that name with "Dick Freyser" I am indeed a gramster soon to be the proud owner of the auctioned Series 701 notes. I have been collecting MPC since the late 70's. Like a lot of us, I wish I collected them in the early 60's when I stood in the pay line to have the MPC counted out to me (Philippine Islands) and again in the mid 60's when I received them in Vietnam. I've been through 2 conversions (one in each country) and was not a collector. Oh! if we were only born with hindsight. I have began a third collection of MPC, no specialization, just trying to obtain a copy of each. When I purchased the fractional notes of 651 from Fred a few years ago I thought my first collection was finally complete with my second collection only needing the 651 fractional notes. Then our good friend Doug, through email after buying a note I put up for auction, told me about the second and third printings. Thanks Doug for busting my bubble of thinking I finally made it. Now I doubt if I ever will. (Only kidding Doug, I really appreciate the information.) I have been fortunate to have bought from many great MPC sellers, to name a few, some still around and some passed: Tom K., Colonel C., Essie K., Ian M, Kevin F., Ken B. and of course Fred S. and many others who I'm sorry at the moment don't come to my elderly mind. This is much to lengthy, had no intention of rattling on. Love the gram. In fact I may have missed the auction if it wasn't announced in the gram. Thanks also to the anonymous donor of these notes. Donations Continue, Baumans Contribute More Cash Sue and Keith Bauman have made the latest CASH donation to the scholarship fund. This donation is effectively trippled because two other contributors have donated matching funds! Sue and Keith are a unique couple in the MPC family. Keith is a dealer in and collector of MPC. Sue is the artist who created the cover for the current edition of the Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates. She also recently recreated the artwork that was the basis of MPS Series 641 and 651 fractional notes as described in a recent gram. At one time the two of them were considering Fest attendance. Certainly many collectors would like to meet the modern creator of MPC art. They might even like to meet Keith too! ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- We did it. With this issue we went over 200 subscribers! Congratulations to everyone! We did it together. Can we get 100 more in the next 250 issues? I think so and set that as the goal. Indeed, the next 250 issues will put us past Memphis and the ANA convention. We ought to be able to get 200 more subscribers in that amount of time! We can do it, but everyone must continue to help by recruiting subscribers and contributing information to the gram. =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Hi Fred, I had e-mailed you previously inquiring about acquiring a selection of 'souvenirs' from the Fest. I have not received an answer yet but I do see come commentary about the subject in this gram (249). Have you come to any decision on this yet? I am willing to pay whatever the costs are for the items you decide on. Thanks for your consideration. 1SG Donald A Taylor Dear First Segreant, We will certainly announce in the gram details about buying the goodies from the fest. However, we think that you should reconsider and attend. We especially need a real first sergeant. Editor Hi, After reading # 242 I thought I'd better put in my 2cents worth, I have B.A.F.S.V. 2nd series an A over 10 with the metalic thread etc. serial # 024945 I'll trade for a P.I. guerilla note I need or MPC I need or? Jack Dear Jack, That was a blatant attemt to get around the advertising rules. Good job! Editor =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 2/2/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Marcus Turner Larry Ski Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest II ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest is the annual feast of MPC. After some difficulties of coordination we have not changed the dates and tentatively scheduled 9-11 March 2001 for MPC Fest II. Confirmed participants in MPC Fest II Doug Bell Sam Feeback$$ Al Glaser$$ Phil Goldstein Harold Kroll Jack Lippincott$$ Ian Marshall Larry Smulczenski Bill McNease$$ (PayPal works!) Leo May Kevin Maloy$$ Marv Mericle$ Bruce Potter$$ David Seelye$$ Nick Schrier$$ Fred Schwan?? Dan Swartz$$ Warner Talso (and Jane)$ Marcus Turner William E Yanchick (We are well past last year's participation level. Can we double it, triple it, more? Symbols after the name: $=deposit paid, $$-paid in full) If you have made a reservation and your name does not appear above, please contact the gram immediately (MPCgram@yahoo.com). PayPal and PayDirect are available, the associated email address is fred@papermoneyworld.com. Tentative schedule as of 15 January 2001 Friday March 8 1500-1900 Arrivals at Comfort Inn 1900-2030 no host dinner at Cisco and Charlies 2030-2300 bull session at Comfort Inn 2400 lights out Saturday breakfast at Comfort Inn 0730-0845 breakfast at Service Club 0900-1000 equipment issue (supply sergeant) 1000-1100 pay operations (pay master) 1100-1230 show and tell, session I 1230-1330 pizza party at Service Club (mess sergeant) 1330-1800 swap session (dealer surcharge, TBD) 1800-1930 spaghetti dinner at Service Club (mess sergeant) 1930-2030 secret operations 2000-2345 commemorative poker game at Comfort Inn 2200 MPC chat (simultaneous with poker game) 2400 lights out Sunday 0830-0900 breakfast at Service Club 0900-1000 research updates 1000-1230 show and tell 1230-1330 lunch at Service Club 1300-1500 field trip to WWII POW camp 1530 closing ceremonies Monday (optional, weather permitting) 0600-0630 breakfast at Service Club 0700-1400 Walleye fishing trip Remarks: registration is $139 per person (for reservations after February 15 $164, after March 1, $189). This includes two nights lodging (double occupancy, room assignments by first sergeant the only possible exception is married couples), Meals as indicated (Friday evening not included), equipment and amenities. The value of souvenirs and goodies distributed will likely exceed the cost of the entire Fest. Reservations accepted now at MPCGram@yahoo.com, deposits ($50 minimum) accepted at MPC Fest, 132 East Second Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Confirmed reservations will be listed daily in the gram—make your reservations now! Additional information; the Comfort Inn is located at 1723 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, Oh 43452, you may use one of the online map services to get exact driving directions. DO NOT make your own reservations or inquiries. The best airports in order of distance are Toledo (45 mins), Cleveland (90 mins), Detroit (100 mins). We will try to coordinate ground transportation, but there are no guarantees here. Questions: send your questions to MPCgram@yahoo.com. In most cases the questions will be answered in the letters section of the gram. After all, if you have the question, someone else probably does too. ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE MPC Series 661 $20 EF $300, David Seelye, email for confirmation coinman@rochester.rr.com. Free French Equatorial Africa 5000 fr, S/B 1187, specimen $7500. Ian Marshall, email for confirmation iam@total.net WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them for sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. UNESCO banknotes; specimens and issued notes any grade and Training money wanted by collector =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - fred@papermoneyworld.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.com; The Boss: Judy Schwan ===== MPC Gram is published by BNR Press and papermoneyworld.com as a free service to the community of military money collectors. Your suggestions, criticisms, complaints, editorial contributions, letters, and even praise are very welcome. The entire contents including linked illustrations are copyright protected by the publishers. 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