FUN at Central States Numismatic Society Convention
FUN was well-represented at the CSNS show April 29-May 1. President Bob Hurst, VP Tony Swicer and convention coordinator Cindy Wibker traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to “man” our booth and spread the good work about FUN. It was wonderful to see the friendly faces of our numismatic friends and board members of Central States. They are a great group of people and a good reminder of what our hobby is all about – fellowship and friendships!
We arrived on Wednesday, which was PNG day. We walked across the street to the Midwest Airlines Center, home for this year’s CSNS convention. We picked up our ID badges and walked through the bourse area, which had about 90 dealers set up. We also walked through the exhibit area, where many exhibitors were setting up their competitive displays.
Thursday we set up the FUN table, sandwiched between our ICTA friends (Diane Piret and Eloise Ullman) and our friends from Krause Publications (Dave Harper, Debbie Bradley, Sue Konkel and Joel Edler). On the other side of ICTA was the Coin World booth with Beth Deisher and Steve Roach. Also in our area were Ray Dillard and Greg Weisgerber with Ray’s penny rolling machine set up, greased and ready to roll!
All three FUN representatives served as exhibit judges. Exhibit chairwoman Fran Lockwood brought in 274 cases of exhibits! Chief judge Jack Huggins located 30 well-qualified and eager judges to read and study the exhibits and decide who the winners were. We were all very happy to help out and serve as judges, and we were treated royally for our efforts. Thursday night we had a dinner at Mo’s Irish Pub, with a choice of two entrees – fried fish or barbeque chicken. Saturday morning we had an awards breakfast, also hosted by CSNS. To top it all off, all exhibit judges were given an engraved “thank you” medal. We were spoiled!
Friday morning was the CSNS club representatives’ breakfast. There were 32 coin clubs represented from 11 states. Friday was the first day for the public and a good crowd came through the doors. Cindy walked the bourse floor and talked with many of the dealers. She distributed applications and hotel information for both the Summer FUN show in Orlando in July and the annual January convention which will be in Tampa in 2011. The dealers are always so gracious with their kind remarks about the FUN show and are eager for the next one!
At the annual meeting and awards breakfast on Saturday morning Bob had the privilege and honor to swear in the new officers and board for CSNS. ANA President Cliff Mishler presented David Heinrich of Cincinnati with an ANA Presidential Award. The winning exhibitors were given their prizes, along with a big hug by Fran Lockwood – one of the highlights of the awards presentation! The meeting adjourned and we sadly had to pack our bags and get ready to fly back to Florida later in the day.
Our travels later in the month of May take us to Nashville to the Whitman show held there. Bob and Cindy will be representing FUN in Nashville, and we can’t wait to see our numismatic friends once again! Please stop by our table with the bright orange tablecloth and say “hello” to us.
Bob, Cindy and Tony behind the FUN table with special guest and friend Chet Krause. Chet is the founder of Krause Publications and also FUN Honorary Life Member number 1.
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The North Lake Coin and Currency Club Celebrated their Second Anniversary, June 11, 2010. They had 38 members present for cake and coffee. A discussion was present on the Wisconsin State Quarter and the Extra Leaf Mint Errors. They will be going to the Summer FUN in Orlando in July, so there will not be a Coin Club meeting. See You all on August 13, 2010.
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Upcoming FUN Conventions
2011
FUN: Jan 6-9-2011
Tampa Convention Center
Summer FUN: July 7-9-2011
Orlando
Don't forget to see
The FUN Picture Gallery
The Summer FUN Picture Gallery
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