Post date: May 07, 2016 2:35:25 PM
One Page News
Monthly Newsletter of the Greater Orange County Coin Club
Largest and Best Coin Club in Orange County
Member ANA, CSNA and NASC
President Glen Franks Vice President Mike Ontko
Treasurer Chris Caldwell Secretary Bill Pfeifer
Auctioneer Mark Baskin
Meeting Location: Costa Mesa Community Center (Costa Mesa Room)
1845 Park Ave.(south of 19th and west of Harbor) Costa Mesa
Meetings: Second Tuesday of Every Month @ 7:00 PM
Next Meeting: May 10 , 2016@ 7:00 PM
Speaker: Mike Ontko “Silver Dimes of North and South America”
Refreshments: Dan Jimerson
Minutes of April 12, 2016 Meeting
Guests and New Members: Manny and Beret Acosta, Dennis, Bob
Emerati and Peter Lenkoski
Membership: We now have 72 paid memberships for 2016.
Announcements: Bring examples of GOCCC medal designs for reviewing
at our next meeting.
Old and New Business: The CSNA educational Symposium was well
attended with all speakers presenting interesting topics. A few pictures from
the event are attached. Ryan Moretti discussed a PCGS “reach out
program” ,invited inquiries from our membership and donated several items
to our club including “A Periodic Table of US Coins” Our participation at the
ANA August Worlds Fair Of Money was discussed. Volunteers are needed
to support ANA and our club table which will be shared with the Long
Beach club. ANA will provide complimentary admission and a one year
membership to all volunteers who are not active ANA members. See me for
the application form.
Donations: Thanks to those who continue to support our club with their
regular donations; the support is greatly appreciated.
Education Program: Our April program featured a very interesting talk
by Mark Baskin on “Emergency Currencies of the Civil War.” Many
interesting strategies were used to supply currency during these
challenging times.
Prizes: Ryan Moretti won the Dos Pesos gold and Kerry Johnson won the
1/10th oz gold coin.
Future Coin Shows: For a full listing of all Southern California coin
shows, go to our website: <www.occoinclub.com> .
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Pfeifer, Secretary , Greater Orange County Coin Club