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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
SPRING IS UPON US . .
. so come on out and enjoy it!
“SAINT ELIGIUS”
SPEAKER, DON BARSI
We would like to welcome everyone to our monthly meeting. It should be an interesting evening for
all. Life Member, Don Barsi has
chosen an unusual, but interesting subject for the May meeting. He will be speaking on “Saint Eligius”
patron saint of goldsmiths and black-smiths; saint protector of horse and
patron of all equestrian crafts.
Don speaks at many of our local clubs and shows and likes to share
the different items he has acquired in his numismatic hunt.
Also, while visiting, meet our new Officers and Board of
Directors. You will meet our
youngest club President of San Jose Coin Club ever. Life Member, Ryan Johnson was just elected
President. Ryan is almost 18 years
old and has been active in the club since his parents signed him up at
birth. He is really looking
forward to being President of San Jose Coin Club. A dream of his since he was a child. Bay area clubs are always talking about
bringing young numismatic collectors into the hobby. Hopefully, with a youthful president,
San Jose Coin Club will be the leaders promoting youth in
numismatics.
So, bring the entire family and especially the kids, let’s see
what Ryan has in surprise for our upcoming general meetings. We need all of our members helping to
vote on a medal design too! So,
come on out vote on our medal and meet our new team!
Congratulations to
All!
2008 – 2009
OFFICERS:
President – Ryan Johnson
Vice
President – Bill Hurja
Youth President – Evan Stapleton-Hart
Treasurer – Ray Johnson
Recording Secretary – Lyle
Okamoto
Corresponding Secretary – Al Lo
Historian – Sally Johnson
Librarian – Ed Sins
2008 -2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Martha Davis
Ron Ishizaki
Mario Miramontes
Keith Scott
Richard Shusterman
Gordon Stubbs
Guests are
welcome!
Especially
Youths!
Get a MAP to the meeting at the American
Legion Hall, Post 318, 1504
Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA.
Meeting Event Schedule (Times are
approximate and sequence may vary):
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Doors open.
Members are asked to help set up the chairs & tables.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Youth
Activities
7:30
PM - General Meeting begins
Meeting activities include: Guest and Member attendance Drawings and
Prizes, Dealers tables, an Auction, Show & Tell, and Club Business followed
by a break featuring Snacks and Drinks. Raffle tickets are available.
MAY’S RAFFLE INCLUDES
1. 1988 1/10 ounce American Gold Eagle, Proof
2. Mexico 1945 2 1/2 pesos gold
3. Mexico 1945 2 pesos gold
4. 1946-D Booker T. Washington commemorative silver half dollar,
PCGS MS65
5.
1992-D White House commemorative silver dollar, BU
6. 2004 American Silver Eagle
7. 1998 U. S. Proof Set
8. 2005 U. S. Mint Set
9. 1883-S Morgan dollar
10. Austria 1780 Maria Theresa Taler, .7515
oz. ASW (restrike)
Break!
(Times vary!) Time for some snacks and a drink! Restrooms are also
available for other types of breaks!
1. Several dealers have
tables with a variety of numismatic items for sale before each meeting
and during break time.
2. Medals Chair, Lyle O.
has the 2008 show medals available for sale. The obverse depicts the “OLD FARMER” in overalls with a
yellow hat and coat which appeared on the Fair’s 1948 program cover with
the “HI NEIGHBOR, COME TO THE
FAIRGROUNDS” on his red satchel (the dates changed each year) and “STAY AND PLAY ALL DAY” across the
bottom. The medal also displays the 2008 show information on it. On the reverse has a detailed version
of “SAN JOSE SAFE DEPOSIT BANK” 1869-1874 at the Southeast corner of First
& Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California. The Silver, Bright Copper and Golden
Bronze medals will be available at all meetings, just see Lyle!
3. Earlier Show Medals:
Silver, Golden Bronze and Antique Bronze Medals from years gone by may also
be purchased on an 'as available' basis.
4. San
Jose Coin Club Show Tokens in Brass &
Nickel: Don’t forget to buy your 2008 Show Tokens depicting the “Old
Farmer” honoring our 2008 show at the Fairgrounds. Both standard and special 'off-metal'
strike Show Tokens from various years will also be available for purchase
at $8 for the set of two on an as available basis.
8:30 - 9:00 Raffle (Time Approximate)
End of meeting:
- Time varies! - Members are asked to help put the tables and chairs
back.
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