Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12702.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.239]) by walker.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tub2lr.10ru.37kbi73 for ; Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:36:42 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20011104183641.81648.qmail@web12702.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [152.163.207.213] by web12702.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Sun, 04 Nov 2001 10:36:41 PST Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 10:36:41 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 477/3 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 477 Sunday, November 4, 2001 Scholarship Program and Young Numismatists by Marcus Turner This is in response to Brian's inquiry about the scholarship program: When we first came up with the concept of starting a scholarship program last year, the issue of YNs did arise. Do we give YNs preferential treatment? Do we set aside special money for the purpose of funding a YN? Marv Mericle (who serves on the Board of Directors of the Central States Numismatic Society) made the observation that much of the funding offered by CSNS that is dedicated to sending YNs to the ANA summer seminar was going unused. After presenting his opinion to the readers of the gram, consensus was quickly reached to not dedicate funds for the sole purpose of a YN program. Currently our position is that we want to encourage YNs to attend the Military Numismatics course at the ANA Summer Seminar, however we have no plans of setting aside money for a YN program. If you are aware of any YNs that are interested in attending the course please let me know ASAP. We would like assist YNs with putting them in touch with the ANA, regional, state and local clubs that have dedicated money to fund YN scholarships to the Summer Seminar. If for some reason they are not funded we will be more than happy to consider their application. It boils down to how do we best spend our money. If we have money to fund 5 scholarships, I would rather send 5 participants with our money and help a YN to find funding through another organization so that a total of 6 would attend a course. Otherwise we would be sending 4 participants and MAYBE a YN if one can be found to participate. I am under the distinct impression that there is an abundance of funding and lack of applicants for the YN program across the board. If you believe otherwise or have information to the contrary please let me know. This is your scholarship fund and I certainly do not want to be dictating policy that is against the wishes of the supporters. As I stated earlier, Marv's observations are based on his involvement with CSNS and the Indiana State Numismatic Association. We have several gramsters that should have good information on this issue. > > Perhaps Gail Baker or John Wilson can give us some insight into that level of YN money is actually awarded by the ANA. I believe that Bruce Potter is/was an officer of the Oklahoma Numismatic Association, and can give us information on the situation there. I look forward to your feedback. The following comments were provided by Gail Baker, ANA Director of Education. In response to the questions about funding YNs to the ANA Summer Seminar. Yes, there is quite a bit of money allocated for YNs, BUT we have far more applications than money. We try very hard to fund all deserving YNs -- but sometimes we can offer only partial scholarships, not full ones. I am often asked by clubs and regional organizations about setting up scholarships for YNs. My answer is usually: set up the scholarship, and IF there is a worthy YN - give it to them, BUT if no YN fits the criteria, then award the scholarship to an adult. Do not word the scholarship rules to exclude adults. I would offer he same advice to the Gram -- and, believe me, if a YN applies for a scholarship through ANA for the Military Numismatics class - I will let you know! Often clubs and regional organizations word their scholarships so only certain people are eligible, like someone from the club or region. Sometimes it is only for certain classes. Finally, of course we can use more money and material for the scholarship fund (see submission information below). We also need applicants for 2002 scholarships. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- The scholarship program is certainly one of the most important projects in the military numismatic community. At the Gram we are proud of the part that we have played in promoting the scholarship program, and of every Gramster who has contributed. It is time to step up to the plate and contribute to the fund for 2002! See the details below and make your pledge now! Doug Bell (the Wiz) has created some capabilities for the MPCGram at papermoneyworld.net. For a long time we have wanted the ability to have the Gram sent out by sort of remote control. This could reduce some inconvenience for our staff and allow the Gram to be distributed at a fixed time each day. We also wanted a way to have the Gram sent to the entire mailing list at one time. Finally, we have wanted automated subscription and (unfortunately) unsubscribe capabilities. The Wiz has provided all of these things! Wow. We will be phasing these features in over the next week. There might be some glitches as we work this out so we ask your indulgence in advance. We also ask for your extra vigilance for problems. Please notify us of any problems. ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Gram: FOIST: Have totally enjoyed reading of your adventures/misadventures to Normandy etc. SECOND: I received my copy of the Tresor cat. from Marcus. It doesn't seem to shed any new light on anything, but I was glad to note the several mentions of WW2 Remembered!! Due you have any insight as to why the France back 100 Franc block #9 IS SO SCARCE. I had hoped the book would explain the situation. THIRD: ENJOYED receiving the plug you gave me in the GRAM with regard to my activities on eBay. I guess you long ago learned that everyone enjoys their 15 minutes of fame and likes to see their names in lights! No doubt as the years go by you'll mention every recipient of the GRAM by name in the GRAM. Richard Dear Richard, Thanks for your comments. We are happy that you even read about our travels so it is a bonus that you liked it! Editor Dear Larry, But it worked so well with coins...NOT! I concur! Encapsulating is a horrible idea. My assumption is that most collectors agree. There is at least one service out there that has been encapsulating paper money for the past couple of years. What makes these clowns think that they will be any more successful? How many reputable dealers do you see at shows with encapsulated material in their cases? Practically none. Besides, how many serious MPC collectors would buy a GEM 541 $5 note without insisting to feel the embossing of the serial number first. NONE! I would rather dive face first into a vat of hot vomit than encapsulate or buy encapsulated MPC or any other paper money for that matter. Marcus Turner In response to the red/black serial numbers on the BAFSVs: I have seen red serial number ink that oxidized over the years to other colors. I have not seen black, but there is no reason that some reds could not oxidize to black. Joe Dear Gram, In reference to MPCGram 475/2. I concur explicitly with Larry Smulczenski's editorial "No to Grading" by a grading service. I quit coin collecting well ahead of the pack because of small areas on a Standing Liberty quarter appearing worn as they were being reviewed through a microscope in lieu of a magnifying glass. Paper money collecting doesn't need that dribble. I consider the discussion or "haggling" over the grade of a note, part of the transaction. Hobbyists and Dealers alike do not need a third party to determine the grade of a note. Bob U ================================================ Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- Special "MPC" events March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold Kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Fred Schwan {running total 22}] W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (Sunday, June 30 through Thursday, July 4, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) general events will return soon --------------------------------------------------- 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 Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold Kroll R. A. Medina Guido Crapanzano David Seelye Leo May Warner Talso Marv Mericle Mark Watson Gail Baker ==================================================== 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 For sale: 481 replacement 10C third print, serial number D01656387 in VF condition. Price is $450 shipping included. The note can be seen at http://trunghanhnguyen.tripod.com/481r, please confirm "Trung Nguyen"