Return-Path: Received: from web5204.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.85]) by osgood.mail.mindspring.net (Mindspring Mail Service) with SMTP id t6pltu.t7s.30ahi43.1 for ; Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:00:46 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010123010045.17415.qmail@web5204.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [152.163.206.189] by web5204.mail.yahoo.com; Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:00:45 PST Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:00:45 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPC Gram 232 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 232 Monday 22 January 2001 Spectacular Donation to Scholarship Fund by Marcus Turner The last month has only seen a couple of donations to the scholarship fund, however those donations have been significant. In addition to the previously contribution by RA Medina, we have also received a significant contribution from Leo May within the last two weeks. I would like to thank these two individuals for their generous contributions. This past Friday, I was stunned to receive a package from an Anonymous Donor. The package contained a set of series 701 MPC with instructions to sell the notes on eBay to the benefit of the scholarship fund. Again, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to this anonymous donor. Several press releases have been delivered to various publications within the last couple of weeks. Many of you may have noticed the article in the M2C2 newsletter. A special thanks to Marv Mericle for running that article. Similar releases have been sent to various publications including The Numismatist, IBNS Journal, Bank Note Reporter and Paper Money. I did receive a “will-do” message from Steve Feller, IBNS Editor. We will have to wait and watch the other publications to see if they run the story. I also submitted a copy to my local club (the Indianapolis Coin Club) who ran the story in their monthly publication for January. Local clubs are a great way to both solicit support for the fund as well as locate interested attendees. If you would interested in submitting a copy of the release to your local club publication please contact me. To date I have received very little input as to the issue of criteria for awarding scholarships. So far I believe that a consensus has been reached that we would like to offer scholarship money to a NOVICE MILITARY COLLECTOR or a COLLECTOR INTERESTED IN STARTING A MILITARY COLLECTION. I have also received feedback suggesting that we do NOT attempt to target YNs (Young Numismatists). The thought is that there are ample scholarship opportunities through the ANA and regional/local clubs, many times not being utilized. I would like to suggest that we REQUIRE that any applicant be willing to join the ANA at their own expense. Registration for the seminars are $100 extra to non-ANA members while an ANA membership is in the $30 to $40 range. The current ANA guideline for their scholarship program is $1000 per recipient. This breaks down to $510 for registration (includes class, meals, and ˝ of a double occupancy room) and up to $490 for airfare to Colorado Springs. I have set a goal of providing 6 scholarships, meaning our goal is to raise $6000. Are there any thoughts on applicants outside of the United States? Obviously the MPC Gram and M2C2, IBNS Journal circulations extends all over the world as will many of the other publications. I would expect that this question will arise. My current opinion is that such applicants will be encouraged (please send your comments to the gram), of course it is likely that such recipients would be asked to pay any additional airfare beyond the suggested $490 limit. Any suggestions for reviewuating candidates? Financial need? Current collecting interests? What questions should we ask of applicants? How should be prioritize candidates? I would appreciate seeing some feedback over the next week or two in the “Mail Call” section of the gram. Have you been intending on sending a donation? Do it now! Any donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to the address listed below in the departments section. ==================================================== Editorial ----------------------------------------------------This gram is being sent from Margaretville, NY. It is not the first gram to come from here because this is the home of iwantYOURmpc himself. It is however, the first gram sent from here by your editor. Yes, I am here at MPCNY! I will have much more to say about this little adventure when I am out of grenade range! ==================================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------------- Dear W, Well, I agree with you. The gram is loose - sometimes as loose as diarrhea but it usually has a load of interesting stuff. I, for one, am amazed that it still keeps coming. It seems to me the writer should have had bowel block by now. Just try to excrete 200 words (avj.) a day 7 days a week!!! As for the Fest, yes it is an old boys club but that does not mean you too can't become one of the 'old boys.' All you have to do to join is ask. It's as easy as that. So why not ask? Paymaster Dear Gram, Please include me in the upcoming Fest II. I have made my flight and car reservations. Flying into Cleveland Friday around 3:30 PM. Should be in Port Clinton around 6:00 PM. I look forward to seeing those who I met at FUN, and some new MPC faces. See you soon Regards Al Glaser =================================================== 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 1/21/01. 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 Ed B. Doug Bell R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May 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 Bill McNease Al Glaser Harold Kroll Ian Marshall Larry Smulczenski Leo May Marcus Turner Kevin Maloy Marv Mericle Bruce Potter Nick Shrier Fred Schwan Dan Swartz (We are past last year's participation level. Can we double it, triple it, more?) If you have made a reservation and your name does not appear above, please contact the gram immediately (MPCgram@yahoo.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. 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. Late registration surcharges: after February 15 $25, after March 1 $50. 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. MPC Series 471 $5 vf-ef $1750. Ian Marshall, please e-mail for confirmation. iam@total.net. MPC series 591c gem unc $75 confirm at coinman@rochester.rr.com. MPC Series 611 5c gem CU $20. 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