Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5203.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.97]) by niles.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tbc0ue.l2n.37kbi1o for ; Mon, 19 Mar 2001 08:04:14 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010319130413.16299.qmail@web5203.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.197.174] by web5203.mail.yahoo.com; Mon, 19 Mar 2001 05:04:13 PST Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 05:04:13 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 285 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 285 Monday 19 March 2001 More Fest Thoughts By Bruce Potter It is very hard to describe my memories of the Fest with verbal comments. The Fest was a new experience. I got to meet a lot of the "email" characters I have always talked with or read about on the gram and or chat. Finally, I could meet the actual people. There is a special "atmosphere" that surrounds a gathering of people like the one at the Fest, and you can't see it or physically feel it, but you can actually sense its presence. The Holiday Inn people were really great with their hospitality and friendliness. I don't know which part of the Fest I remember the most. The MFC payments were great to experience, especially if you never got the chance while in service. I will always remember the expensive "toothpick" Fred picked up at the auction. Then there was the repeated phrase......."....I'm still looking for #04....who has #04...?(Serial number of MFC notes). It was great meeting Wes/Ron and watching Ron being converted into an MPC collector! It was interesting to meet all of the people who have sniped me one time or another on eBay. If I ever snipped anyone....it was purely accidental!!! The camaraderie that was present there was unbelievable. Everything was great (except for that LONG DAMN drive. The driving was bad enough, but when Marcus and Doug started singing duo along with the radio....that was too much! Next year I will fly!!! Hope to see you all in Memphis! ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- When John Wilson announced that he would run for the presidency of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) we took the editorial stand that he was worthy of our vote. At the time it seemed a trivial thing to do because it seemed that he would not be opposed in the election. Now Will Rosman has announced that he will also run for the post. That makes it a more complicated issue. As an (unstated until now) editorial policy, the Gram does not want to endorse candidates in the ANA or any other election. We want to stay focused on the topic, eyes on the prize so to speak, but this is a special case. Both candidates are qualified and capable of performing the duties of ANA president. Probably both deserve the opportunity to lead the largest and most active numismatic organization. However, we firmly support John Wilson for the post and ask that you do too. There are two basic reasons for this. First, he is a paper money man. He has been for decades. He does not actively collect MPC, but he did in the past and he still has some. However, the larger point is that John is a collector with a large C. Few can match his enthusiasm, make that lust, for the hobby. Furthermore, John (and Nancy too) is a Gramster. He has been from the beginning and has contributed material to the Gram. Heck, he has donated material to the scholarship fund too! I have frequently been challenged on why we (paper money people, MPC people whatever) should bother with the ANA at all. It is nothing but petty politics goes the argument. Well, there has never been a more obvious reason to support the ANA. After all, it was the ANA that thought of the idea of holding the WWII Numismatics Seminar as part of the ANA summer seminar. That alone is reason for us to support the ANA, but do you want a few more? At the summer convention you can exhibit your MPC or other military money for viewing by thousands of visitors. You will even get a medal and a ticket to the annual banquet for promoting your hobby! Wow. Do you want to have a meeting of M2C2 or even a Fest reunion at the convention? No problem, a meeting room is FREE along with announcement in the official program and ultimately listing in the major periodicals. Do you have any of the ANA MPC souvenir cards in your collection? The source of those is obvious—the ANA. These items and John Wilson’s candidacy are sufficient reason to join the American Numismatic Association. Join now, join often! No you cannot join/vote more than once, but you can support John in other ways too. At you local clubs, in your correspondence, everywhere you can recommend that members vote for John. You can immediately recruit new members and suggest that they vote for John. Administrative details—annual dues are $33 for adults. There are also reduced rates for juniors and seniors. There is a silly initiation fee of $6, but there is a way to get around that. Probably the best way to do that is to email John that you are interested in joining. His email is Johnancyw@aol.com. The toll free number of the membership department is 800 367-9723. =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, Here is my letter again. What a beautiful article written by "Phil Goldstein". With his kind spirit ---- all organizations would flourish! My being from the old-school, made me realize that after all these years considerate and generous gentlemen/ladies still permeate some of our groups. Viva Los MPCers!! R.A. Medina Dear Gram, HELP! Your Gram #282 came in but my computer refused to show it- what did you say in there that the computer had to delete it from being read?? In any event, please send it again- thanks! Neil S. Dear Neil, We were happy to complete your collection of Grams by sending another 282. By the way, it is possible that because of a problem with the mail clerk, that some gramsters did not received #284. If you did not, we can not only send you a REPLACEMENT Gram, but also possibly figure out who else did not receive their Gram and send them all! Editor Dear Gram, OK, so how do I get some of these Fest keepsakes? Joe Dear Joe, We will address very soon the matter of Fest souvenirs. 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 3/5/01. 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. Many donations were received at CPMX and MPCFest. They are being processed and will be recognized very soon. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell Tom Denly, Denly's R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Mel and Jeremy Steinberg Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures Pam West John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ==================================================== 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. "Buy National Savings Certificates" on side of tin coin tube with "15/" British Crown "15/" above it in one line. Slot at top of tube for inserting 6D (Pence) coins and top brass cap with "30/6D". When full with 30 coins, this tube could buy a 15 Shillings WWII National Savings Certificate. US$25.00 postpaid. Send email to confirm to Howard@SEAsianTreasury.com. I found this today in an antique store run by a Scottish man about 15-20 miles from my Bay Huse. Besides being a very nice piece for someone's collection, it would look GREAT in an exhibit about British National Savings Certificates! Howard Korean Dealers Numismatic catalog for 2001 including Korean MPC coupons for the very first time. Not much to read in English, but some nice color illustrations and an historic MPC literature item. $23.95 postpaid. David Seelye. Contact coinman@rochester.rr.com. 701 FOR SALE. Yes, I have a Series 701 (second printing) available to a good home, $2750, terms available. Contact fred@papermoneyworld.com. 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. =================================================== 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. In the case of contributors, the copyright is protected on behalf of the creators. Please send all correspondence regarding the gram to MPCgram@yahoo.com. Thank you very much for your participation. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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