Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5203.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.97]) by tyner.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tj4428.e4q.37kbi5q for ; Thu, 21 Jun 2001 11:18:32 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010621151731.16212.qmail@web5203.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [206.233.12.3] by web5203.mail.yahoo.com; Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:17:31 PDT Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:17:31 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 371 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 371 Thurski, June 21, 2001 Memphis 2001 by Larry "Ski" Smulczenski Well, Memphis 2001 is over and Memphis 2002 is only 357 days away. As usual, this was a gala affair with little left to be desired other than not enough money to purchase all the amazing items that continue to surface at these shows. It never fails to amaze me that no matter how long you have been collecting or how advanced you are, new items continue to surface. The time at the show passed so fast, that I really don't know where it went. There were so many meetings, presentations, breakfasts, dinners, auctions, people to talk to and things to look at that I never got to visit many of the dealers on the bourse floor. I spent most of my time at Leo Mays table talking to folks and either looking at the items that they brought or showing off some of my items. When old friends come around and you review the events and acquisitions of the past year, it amazes you how quickly the announcement that its six o'clock and time to clear the floor arrives. Fred reported on the fantastic breakfast that celebrated the IBNS's 40th Anniversary but didn't expound on how good the food was. That's because I don't believe he ever ate. He was too busy making sure everyone else was taken care of. IBNS President Guido Crapanzano, with the help of Howard Daniel, John Wilson, Fred Schwan, Mike Crabb and several major contributors, pulled off one of the nicest banquet celebrations that I've attended in my career. The Marriott Staff even out did itself with the quality food that they provided for the celebration. The buffet table was full of fresh fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, cereals, pastries, waffles, etc., etc., (gosh, you name it, it was there) and it was all good. To top that off, made-to-order omelets were available with all types of ingredients. Imagine trying to cook omelets for over 150 people. But it was done and it was done relatively quickly. After everyone ate their fill, a drawing of donated prizes was conducted by the Master of Ceremonies, Joe Boling. Everyone was given a ticket when they came in to the banquet hall, the other half of the ticket placed in a bowl. Joe would pull a ticket, announce the number, and a group of volunteer runners would deliver the prize. Prizes ranged from souvenir cards, to books, to banknotes, to the two grand prizes. There were enough donated prizes that every ticket was drawn, and then replaced, so that everyone in attendance got at least one prize and some got two. All tickets were put back in the bowl for the two major prizes. You already know the winners, but you had to be there to experience it when Joe drew the ticket for the $1000 bill. He announced the number, looked around the room for the winner, and after a number of seconds of pure silence, the dawn broke. "Hey, that's mine!", He said, and then his face turned one of the brightest shades of red that you have ever seen. There couldn't have been a more fitting climax to a super event. The IBNS General Membership Meeting also was one of the highlights of the show. Doctor Richard Doty, the curator of the Smithsonian gave a truly great slide presentation that every one of you should have seen whether you collect broken banknotes or not. I wish I had a copy to share with you all so you too could enjoy it. Dr. Doty however has written an expanded manuscript for this presentation and will have it published. This should be one fantastic book from what we saw and I would freely recommend it to all of you. The presentation was called "Pictures from a Distant Country" and told a story of Early America and is illustrated by vignettes from Broken Banknotes from the Smithsonian. Many of them I'm sure you have never seen. I was impressed with many that Dr. Doty presented especially ones that showed a white man in one view and than changed that same vignette to show a black man. Everyone there really spoke highly of the presentation. Next time, I'll tell you about some of the treasures that found their way to me at the show. One in particular, I would grade AP but it is a welcome addition to any collection. Just heard about a robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon after the Memphis Show. One of the victims is a Gramster-- Ken Barr. Read Ken's report of the crime and listing of the loss. The thieves may try to peddle the stolen notes to our community and you can help apprehend them. =============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- We are sorry about the #368. Frankly, we are not sure what happened. We are working on technical improvements that should help delivery and many other aspects of the Gram. Of course we continue to be intersted in your comments, suggesitons, criticisms, etc. Thanks! =========================================== Mail Call ----------------------------------------------- Editor I, too, have not received 368. Warner Editor, I only received the tail end of MPCGram 368. Had sent a "reply to authur" a couple of days ago ut have not received the full Gram. Would you please send again. Thanks, Ron Editor, Alas, still no copy of issue 368. sigh.... Cheers, Mark Dear Gramsters, We shipped another set of Gram 368 this morning. Hopefully everyone has received a good copy now! Editor Dear Mr. Editor, I was wondering what the dates are for the ANA Convention (Atlanta), St. Louis, FUN, CMPX, Maastricht, London Congress, Strasburg, CSNS, MPC Fest III... Need I go on? It sure would be nice to have the calendar back in the gram...hmm... Marcus Turner Dear Marcus, We really do intend to bring the calendar back. For the moment, about hte ANA convention, please go to www.money.org. 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 3/22/01. 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. David Amey, Mr. Anonymous Donor, Mike Cummings, Sue and Keith Bauman, Ed B., Doug Bell, Tom Denly, Continental Coin Invensor, Inc., Denly's, Howard Daniel, R. A. Medina, Harold “MPCKid” Kroll, Leo "Paymaster" May, Mrs. R.C. Matherne, Bill McNease, Marv Mericle, Mel and Jeremy Steinberg, Marcus Turner, Larry Ski, Guido, Fred, PK6, Joel Shafer, World Wide Ventures, Pam West, John and Nancy Wilson, Neil Shafer, W. E. Yanchick, Mark Watson, Al Glaser, Phil Goldstein, Rod Hardy, Wesley Hardy, Gary Hicks, Jack Lippincott, Ian Marshall, Kevin Maloy, David Seelye, Nick Schrier, Elmer Smith, Dan Swartz, Tom Warburton, Dick Freyser, Tim Kyzivat ==================================================== 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 Your items for sale will be listed in the Gram for FREE. Send your listings now. You items for sale support the gram by making it more interesting for everyone! New discovery found in Memphis! Unlisted in Schwan/Boling! German Occupied Poland, 1 Punkt (Point) ration note for Vodka. http://www.papermoneyworld.com/mat/vodka.jpg $15 postage paid. Payment is by cash, personal check or paypal (until I reach my monthly receiving limit). Please reserve by e-mail at marcus@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 or sale in the above section. 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