Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5202.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.170]) by osgood.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tkk4on.bos.37kbi1v for ; Mon, 9 Jul 2001 16:24:54 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010709202453.29939.qmail@web5202.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [206.233.12.3] by web5202.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 09 Jul 2001 13:24:53 PDT Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 13:24:53 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 388 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 388 Monday, July 9, 2001 Student Report from Seminar by Sam Feeback Hello all, I just wanted to tell everyone what a good time I had at the ANA 2001 Summer Seminar,and how much I appreciate being sponsored to attend this event. It was something that I will never forget. I drove up the Friday before the seminar so I would not be so tired Saturday for the opening ceremonies. I drove to the ANA Headquarters, and found out the college dormitory where we were billeted was only about a block away. The class room was right across the street from ANA Headquarters and from Worner Hall, the place where we ate our meals each day and had nightly bull sessions. I soon met Gail Baker the ANA Education Director and the person who seemed to coordinate everything for everyone of over 200 or so in attendance. She is such an asset to ANA. Gail seemed to be everywhere at about every function. On our first day in class, we introduced ourselves and spoke about our backgrounds and collecting interests. We had 7 students and two instructors. We varied in age from around early thirties to 80 or so,including a former ana president Adna Wilde . We seemed to really have a nice bunch from the beginning to the end of the class. I learned a lot about the subject of military numistamatics , that I had no idea of and I found out that there is so much in WWII Remembered, that I did not realize. We had a pay session and were paid in MFC,ana summer seminar money, and later had a conversion to Over Stamped ANA, money and were also issued MFC training money. I used to consider myself a trader, but didn't have a clue until I spent a week, sometimes until the late hours of the night trading back and forth. :-) I really had a good time and got to know several members of our class. I felt comfortable around the Instructors and class members and I felt like I had known most of them a lot longer than the short time we spent together. I think most of those in attendance felt the same way. The ANA really went all out to make us feel at home and comfortable. I still find it hard to believe that I went for a week w/o tv, but stayed so busy each afternoon , that I really didn't miss it at all. Each afternoon usually had 1-2 bull sessions put on by different instructors on different topics Including Joe Boling :-). We also got to meet a very nice lady, Randi Teton, the model for the Sacagewa Golden Dollar. The Y N's (young numismatists) held a fund raiser on Wednesday afternoon and I was really touched by how much the people present put into raising money for the Y N's, (I don't hear well and at first wondered why so many hawaiians were doing there, :-) but finally figured out what they were talking about ) One case in particular someone donated a $50.00 gold piece and a fellow bought it for $1000.00 and then asked who the youngest YN (those hawaiians again) and a young 10 year old stood up, and he (the buyer ) gave it too him. Many others including Harold Kroll bought items and gave them to numerous YN's who were present. Several in the class were able to attend a local Colorado springs coin show which ran, fri, sat, and sunday. I really enjoyed the closeness and comraderie of my fellow students and felt very privileged to be able to attend the seminar. I would recommend the seminar to anyone who has any interest in collecting anything related to numismatics from the WWII era to the present. If I had any complaint, it would be that we had so very much to cover in a week that perhaps 2 weeks would be more adequate :-) The Intructors ,Fred and Joe were both experts in their respective fields and everyone I met from ANA was so nice and friendly. I am very glad to be a member of ANA and a part of the fraternity of gramsters. I would like to thank each and everyone who donated to the scholarship fund from the bottom of my heart , Thank You so Very Much for making it possible for me to attend this seminar. =============================================== Editorial ----------------------------------------------- Wow, there are lots of events backing up on us. This does not mean that we do not need your story, report, or letter, but there is indeed a lot happening and there will be interesting and important announcements in the next few days! ============================================== Mail Call ----------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, On page 280 of WWII Remembered, you state counterfeiting was a significant problem. Very deceptive counterfeits of the supplemental (flag back) 500 franc notes exist. My question is this: What are the different ways to tell. I don't find any books (in my library) that gives this information. Marv, Dear Marv (and others), One of the most common questions we get is about conterfeit detection. Absolutely the most letters that we ignore/do not publish are on the subject. The bottom line is that one needs to be familiar with the original note, the printing technologies involved, and have 20 years of experience. Editor Dear Gram- My family and I completed the move from Phoenix to Milwaukee yesterday. Upon our arrival, I was informed that Steve Taylor had passed away. I knew Steve for approximately 25 years. I will always remember him as someone who took substantial time with young, aspiring hobbyists like me to get to know them collectively and individually. Other than my father, he is probably the person who had the most profound influence on me as a YN. However, his lessons encompassed much more than numismatics. I am convinced that he believed that one cannot be a good numismatist without being a good human being. He constantly encouraged me to spend more time getting to know and care about people, not merely the bank notes. I was privileged to have a long written correspondence with Steve for many years, sometimes exchanging letters on a weekly basis. He was an excellent writer who took the time to write terrific letters. I have saved some. Despite the advent of e-mail, in later years our correspondence dropped off dramatically. Too late, I now realize this was my loss. Steve, wherever you are, thank you for being a role model, mentor, and great friend. I am only sorry that you never met my family about whom you always asked. You will not be forgotten. ================================================ Departments --------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, John Wilson and Gram staff ---------------------------------------------------- June 28-July 1, 2001, Mid America Coin Expo, Sponsored by Numismatic News, Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, IL Auction by B & M - No paper money. About 125 tables July 5-8, 2001, Clearwater Coin Show, Clearwater, FL Over 100 tables July 13-15, 2001, Eastern States Numismatic Expo, Brandywine Terrace, Claymont / Wilmington, DE Probably over 100 tables August 2-5, 2001, 42nd Blue Ridge Numismatic Association, Dalton, GA (about one hour drive from the ANA Atlanta convention the following week) Over 150 Dealers Auction by Lucien Birkler, Washington, D.C. from M & M August 4-5, 2001 Meridian Area Coin Club Coin & Currency Show, Howard Johnson Inn, Meridian, MS August 7-12, 2001, ANA Convention at the Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA AUGUST 16-19. 2001, 41st Missouri Numismatic Society Coin Festival, Hilton St. Louis Airport St. Louis, MO August 17-19, 2001, Ohio Coin Expo, Cleveland, OH, 125 tables, August 23-26, 2001, CSNS Fall Convention hosted by the MSNS in Dearborn, MI Auction by NTL/Scotsman Coins, Hyatt Regency Dearborn August 23-25, 2001, New England Coin Expo, Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA, 130 tables August 25-26, 2001, Golden State Coin Show, CSNS 109th Convention & NASC Masonic Temple Arcadia, CA August 31-Sept. 1-2, 2001, Ohio State Coin Show, Columbus Ohio Host CNS/COINS, Marriott North World Paper Money Fair, run by London Chapter of IBNS October 6/7, 2001 Spink Auction October 5, 2001 Phillips Auction October 4, 2001 My London Paper Money Fairs are: July 15/September 2/November 18, 2001 Important 2002 events Lyn Kinght auction of Leo May collection, Chicago, Feb 2002 ANA spring show, Jacksonville FL, 8-10 March 2002. EXHIBIT APPLICATION DEADLINE 11 FEB 2002. MPCFest III, Port Clinton, Ohio March 2002 WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 ANA summer show, New York City, 30 July-4 August 2002. EXHIBIT APPLICATION DEAD LINE 3 JUN 2002. --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 FINAL LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS for 2001 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 The following is something for your Post Exchange; For Sale: series 521 10 cents second printing 5 notes in serial number order CH.UNC $150.00 postpaid insured. coinman@rochester.rr.com "Dependents Guide to Japan" booklet for sale. It mentions MPC and other financial "stuff," but there is not a date anywhere in it. The binding is Japanese style and it is in nice condition. $10.00 postpaid. Please do not send money until I confirm you are the first email I receive at Howard@SEAsianTreasury.com. 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! For sale; Netherlands Ministerie Van Oorlog 25 Gulden Pick M3. UNC US$950.00 postpaid, registered mail. coinman@rochester.rr.com 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. 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