Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by tyner.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tutshc.9qr.37kbi5q for ; Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:48:28 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 101 15:17:18 CDT Message-Id: <10111111517.AA93B464C@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net digest headerDate: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:26:02 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 484 Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ----------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 484 Sunday, November 11, 2001 Show Report--Indiana State by Marcus Turner As usual I had a wonderful time at the Indiana State Numismatic Association (ISNA) show. As I did last year, I managed to make it a date with my 6-year old daughter. Exhibiting went extremely well. I managed to take 1st place amongst the senior exhibitors for my exhibit of 1000 Franc French Equatorial Africa notes. This was the improved version of my exhibit from Memphis. Thanks to Fred Schwan for his critique of my exhibit in Memphis, which, I believe, made it a winner at this show. On Saturday, the ISNA held it's YN auction. For several years Marv Mericle has been involved with this event. This year was no exception. One of the featured items that saw spirited bidding amongst the participants was a series 691 $1 MPC. I know that this event was the show highlight for my daughter. There was no shortage of Gramsters at this event. I had the privilege of chatting with George Fitzgerald, Ron Wise (of Ron Wise's Worldpapermoney Homepage) and Mr. 691. There appeared to be an unusually large amount of MPC for sale on the floor this year. Marv had managed to buy all the good stuff before I arrived however. He had a nice short stack of UNC fractionals including 541s. ANA SEEKS AWARD NOMINATIONS [This news release from the ANA has been tailored for publication in the Gram. Only awards for which Gramsters might be particularly eligible have been included. Possibly as a community we should work toward getting recognition from the ANA for deserving Gramsters. As always, your comments are not only welcome, but needed.] The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at the ANA World's Fair of Money® in New York City next summer. In his call for nominations, ANA Executive Director Edward C. Rochette says, "The Association seeks to promote numismatics through the education of its members, the general public and the numismatic community. Award nominations are vital to help the ANA identify and acknowledge those individuals and organizations who share our common goal and are exceptionally dedicated in helping us reach it." The deadline for ANA award nominations is January 18, 2002. All nominations must include date of submission; name; background of nominee, such as awards received, what they have done to support the hobby, etc.; and birth date (if known). Award nominees must be ANA members, unless otherwise indicated. Nominations are being sought for the following ANA awards: Farran Zerbe Memorial Award for Distinguished Service (Named for one of the Association's early members and greatest supporters, it is the highest honor conferred by the ANA)”Honors an individual for numerous years of outstanding, dedicated service to numismatics. The nominee should be a previous Medal of Merit and Glenn Smedley Memorial Award recipient. Medal of Merit ”Recognizes individuals who have dedicated numerous years of service to the ANA, and promoted the hobby and numismatics. Nominees should be a previous Glenn Smedley recipient. Glenn Smedley Memorial Award (created in memory of Glenn B. Smedley ”a collector's collector)” Recognizes individuals who have devoted his/her efforts to the betterment of the ANA. Nominees should be involved in volunteer service to the ANA either on a local, regional or national level. Nominees also should exhibit a positive attitude, strong communication skills, cooperation and dependability. Lifetime Achievement Award ”Presented to an individual, family, firm, or judicial entity that has made outstanding contributions to organized numismatics. Nominees also should have a strong record of professional involvement in the industry. (Not limited to ANA members.) Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year Award ”Honors young numismatists for outstanding contributions to the numismatic hobby. Criteria: Nominees for this award will be judged on the following: 1. This award is limited to members of the ANA under the age 22 and younger. 2. Nominees for this award are required to submit, in writing, no later than Monday, April 2, 2002, an official application describing his/her numismatic activities and accomplishments during the past year. Any junior member nominated for this award will promptly receive an official application directly from the ANA. 3. Nominees should be involved in, but not limited to, the following: Exhibits; Presentations; Articles; Research; Volunteer Service; and Personal Achievements 4. The nominee should exhibit a positive attitude, strong communication skills, cooperation and dependability, as well as an avid interest in expanding his/her knowledge of numismatics. For more information or to obtain a nomination packet, contact the ANA Awards Department, 818 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279; telephone 719/632-2646; fax 719/634 4085; E-mail ana@money.org; or visit the ANA Web site at www.money.org. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- Today is a milestone in Gram history. It starts series 3. In keeping with our non comformity approach, the Gram calls each year a series and counts its years not from January first, but from November 11th--Veterans Day. This innovative approach was suggested by Brad Peacock. I think that it is a good one. ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Editor, Please reserve me a spot for MPC Fest III. Marcus Turner Gramsters, On the subject of summer seminar scholarships for adults: the winner of the National Coin Week exhibit class at the ANA spring show gets a full-ride scholarship (and can take any course). Any ANA member (including YNs) can exhibit at the spring show. Email Rachel Irish at anacvn@money.org to get on the mailing list for exhibit rules (they will be distributed within the next two months). The convention is in Jacksonvile 7-9 March 2002. Joe ================================================ 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, Marcus Turner, Fred Schwan {running total 23}] 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 Spectacular Nazi anti English-American handbill featuring a color illustration of a 5 franc AMC note (face and back). This is SB 161 as illustrated on page 280 of WWII Remembered. In addition to other amazing and wonderful things, somehow the Nazis knew about the Forbes mark on the notes and removed it from the version on this leaflet! AU if there is such a thing as a grade for leaflets like this: $295. Confirm with fredschwan@yahoo.com. All types of payment accepted, paypal preferred using the above email address. Germany 1 pfennig to 2 Marks Army issues page 479 SB 142-147 EF-UNC $85.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. coinman@rochester.rr.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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