Hello Fellow Numismatists!
Time sure runs its cycle. Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is right around the corner and soon it will be a new year again. Wow 2010!
Remember when it turned 2000 and everybody was afraid that all of our advanced technology (computers) was going to shut down at midnight? Well, it didnʼt and our technology just kept advancing as Iʼm sure that it will continue on. I wonder when we will start flying to work rather than driving... I always thought that would be cool.
Your state coin organization is doing quite well. By the numbers we have 254 active members, and sufficient coffers in the treasury and NOW coin shows planned for the next four years.
2010 is our 50th anniversary as an organization and we will be celebrating in Iola, the birthplace of NOW along with so many other things numismatic, on May 21st and 22nd. Governors, Cliff Mishler, and Joel Edler are planning an event to be remembered, including a 2-day show with all of the bells and whistles that one could want. I encourage you to read about the details in this and upcoming issues of NOW News. Iʼm sure that you wonʼt want to miss it, so mark your calendars now.
Other news of the hobby -- NOW Governor, Bruce Benoit and NOW Past- President and long-time numismatist, Randy Miller, are both running for a Governorʼs position with Central States Numismatic Society. The officers and board of NOW heartily endorsed their nominations and wish them success.
Thatʼs it for now. Have happy holidays and a Blessed Christmas. Iʼll see you next year.