archives

From the President

•Ode to Coin Collectors
•From Around the Web

From the President

•Benefits of being a member
•From Around the Web

From the President

•Burlington International Games Medal
•Bring your trading stories to a meeting

From the President...

•Remembering growing up
•From the Web

From the President...

•New Officers have been installed
•Our Summer Picnic is coming
•An exciting year is coming

From the President...

•We have a slate of new officers
•We will be honoring Tim Flavin as Past President
•Congratulation to all the helped this last year

From the President...

•silver Florin from Austria, dated 1862
•1875 Indian Head Cents
•Looking for officers for next year

From the President...

•Happy New Year
•2022 was rewarding year for collectors
•Looking for officers

From the President...

•Great time of year
•Scott and Kerry Banquet a success
•Looking for officers

From the President...

•Coin show will be November 5 and 6
•A secretary is desperately needed
•Looking for a new treasurer

From the President

•Banquet is scheduled for September 30
•Coin show will be November 5 and 6
•Looking for permanent treasurer
•Looking for new secretary also

From the President...

•Banquet is being planned for fall
•Coin show will be November 5 and 6
•Looking for permanent treasurer
•Looking for new secretary also

From the President...

•Death announcements for George Fekete and Leo Marchante
•New rental agreement reached
•Looking for permanent treasurer

From the President...

•Happy 110th Birthday of the RNA
•Ted Vaccarella medal completed
•Looking for permanent treasurer

From the President...

•Second November Meeting on the 17th
•RNA will be on the radio in February on WYSL
•Looking for permanent treasurer

From the President...

•In Person Meeting starting September 8
•Name badge lanyards comming
•Coin Show cancelled for this fall

From the President...

•In Person Meeting this fall
•Summer Picnic on August 29
•Coin Show on schedule for November

From the President...

•In Person Meeting by Fall
•Coin Show in November
•Annual Banquet coming
•Loss of Ted Vaccarella and Richard Nachbar

From the President...

•Vaccinated
•In Person Meeting Unknown
•Consider becoming an Officer
•Banquet being looking into

From the President...

•Happy New Year
•Zoom meetings to continue
•New treasurer found

From the President...

•In person meeting with Zoom
•Past President medal presented
•Treasurer still needed

From our President...

• We will continue Zoom meetings
• In person meetings will start on October 14 and will be on Zoom
• Proper protocol will be observed

From our President...

• Articles needed for newsletter
• Treasurer Needed
• Death of Sharon Miller and Carl Scheible
• Picnic is still on

From the President...

• Virtual Meetings in place until Museum opens
• Banquet has been cancelled, reschedule possible
• New Newsletter editor for next issue

From the President...

•Visited New York International Coin Show
• Volunteers were found for club positions
• Thanks to members for filling position temporarily
• Annual Banquet scheduled for May 8 at Shadow Lake

From the President...

• Wishing everyone a Happy New Year
• There are many ways a member can contribute to the club
• Utilize registry sets and custom sets
• Volunteers Needed: Treasurer, Librarian & RNA News Editor

From the President...

• Autumn is Here: Time for the Annual RNA Coin Show
• In Memoriam: Michael Jay Wexler
• Planning for the Future
• Consider These Coin Shows
• Volunteers Needed: Treasurer, Librarian & RNA News Editor

From the President...

• Online Auctions
• My Summer Finds
• Annual Picnic
• Sad News: The Recent Loss of Two RNA Members

From the President...

• My Collecting Interests
• RNA Opportunities
• Annual Picnic: August 11

From the President...

• Annual Banquet at Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club
• Coin Catalogues

From the President...

• Joint RNA-RPA Scheduled
• RNA Financial Procedures Updated
• Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates
• Two RNA Resources: the Collection & Library

From the President...

• Simplicity is the Key to Brilliance
• Annual Coin Show:Giants of Zairer
• Joint RNA-RPA Meeting
• Happy 2019

From the President...

* Return from Maui Adventure
* Annual Coin Show and Sale Around the Corner
* RNA Board Activities
* Express your Interest in Joining the Board

From the President...

* 2018 ANA World's Fair of Money, My First Large Show.
* A White Elephant Token for My Collection.
* Something for Everyone at the Annual Picnic.
* Member Benefits.
* 46th Annual RNA Coin Show November 3-4.

From the President...

* My numismatic journey.
* My background and other interests.
* ...it’s the long-standing traditions that provide connectedness and resilience.
* Please join us at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia this summer.

From the President...

* Thanks to John Zabel for a weather emergency procedure.
* Thanks to John Lighthouse, Ted Vaccarella and myself for an RNA officer transition guideline.
* Thanks to everyone on the website team headed by John Lighthouse.
* Thanks to John Lighthouse, Ted Vaccarella and myself for the revised RNA Official Documents.
* A budget oversight committee was established at the last RNA Board meeting.
* Thank you to everyone on the Board.

From the President...

* A short presidential hiatus this spring.
* An exciting opportunity for RNA to host a Boy Scout Merit Badge workshop.
* Spring is nearly here so it's time to enjoy some fishing.
* With the advent of spring, hopefully some who haven't been able to attend a meeting for a while can attend one.

From the President...

* John Zabel's an emergency notification plan is in place.
* The RNA website is nearly completed and ahead of schedule.
* The RNA 45th Annual Coin Show was a resounding success.
* Please pay your dues (You can check your dues status by logging in to the RNA website).

From the President...

* The RNA year is now in full swing.
* November 4 is the RNA Coin Show
* Phase II of the RNA website has now been completed.
* ...starting with the Jan/Feb 2018 edition, newsletters will only be sent via email.
* When a current member brings in a new member who joins RNA, the current member’s dues are waived for one year.

From the President...

* Boy how the summer flies by!
* Forty-fifth Annual Coin Show & Sale
* At the picnic board meeting...
* With the summer comes fall and the start of new RNA meetings.

From the President...

* RNA Board of Directors changes
* About me
* Goals for my term
* Important summer dates

From the President...

*This Year's Progress
* Time Honored Traditions
* Youth Outreach
* Partnerships
* Social Media
* Marketing
* Technology Committee
* RNA Website

From the President...

* Technology and Numismatics
* Hardware
* Software
* Buying & Selling
* Valuation
* Research
* Publications
* Communication
* Coin Shows
* Not Connected?

From the President...

*Updates
* RNA sound system issue resolution
* RNA website upgrade project team appointed

From the President...

The year in review
* New, improved PA system
* New library holdings
* Marketing RNA
* Annual Coin Show
The future
* RNA website content and functionality enhancements
* RNA-RPA Joint meeting July 13
* Holiday gift suggestions

From the President...

Random thoughts
* …the annual picnic signals the coming season of club activities
* "The RNA News" - a great source of numismatic information
* The Annual Coin Show & Sale is scheduled for October 29–30
* Check out the excellent RNA Library

From the President...

About me
* Contribute to the long-standing tradition of the RNA…
* My non-numismatic story…
* My numismatic interests…

From the President...

Do you remember the time...
* My term started...in the 1950s RJNA.
* Attending the ANA Convention in Chicago...
* ...highlights such as the visit to the North American Mint...

From the President...

Coins, the club & me
* The “Finest Known” Dime…and Coin Club
* A Belated Introduction...

From the President...

Club news
* Successful Endowment Campaign
* RNA Website Project

From the President...

Random thoughts
* RNA Annual Coin Show
* RNA website progress
* "Boys Life" and coin collecting

From the President...

RNA on the move
* Endowment fund
* 124th American Numismatic Association annual World’s Fair of Money
* RNA Annual Picnic

From the President...

Through the years
* How the wheel turns. It's 1959...
* The world has come around to my presidency again (minus a letter)...
* My life outside numismatics...

From the President...

Moving forward
* RNA Banquet
* Our Endowment Fund is growing
* ANA World’s Fair of Money...August11–15
* Our own Gerry Muhl presents "RNA Medals" on Friday, August 14

From the President...

In the limelight
* Dues
* Endowment Fund
* Fund Raising
* Website
* Newsletter

From the President...

Planning for the financial future of the RNA
* Endowment Committee
* Fund Raising Committee

From the President...

Change and a challenge...
* New meeting days
* Fundraising

From the President...

As the seasons change
* Remembering the ANA World’s Fair of Money Convention
* A memorable RNA picnic: great weather, food & activities
* RNA meeting days & times may change next year

From the President...

About me
* I would like to introduce myself.
Bring a friend
* Introduce your friends to RNA.
ANA World’s Fair of Money
* August 5–9, Rosemont, IL

From the President...

Time flies when you're having fun
* The year has flashed by
* Consider serving on the RNA Board as a director or officer

From the President...

Challenges
* Help strengthen your club in any way you can.
* Try to increase fellowship among our membership.

From the President...

Keep smiling
* ...sit back a little and try to remember the important things in our lives, our families and our friends
* Boy Scout outreach

From the President...

• Thanks to all who helped make this RNA year a success
• The Annual RNA Coin Show and Sale is just around the corner

From the President...

• The World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
• RNA annual picnic
• Feedback from the RNA Board of Directors

From the President...

Looking forward to the 102nd year of the RNA:
* What is our official mission?
My challenge to you:
* Learn more about your fellow members.
* Help the club strengthen its purpose in educating ourselves and the public.

From the President...

How I came to collect coins (and stamps)...
- A common journey.

From the President...

U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security
- Why the keen interest in the RNA?

From the President...

2012, a milestone year for the RNA
Looking back - looking ahead
A century of camaraderie - Rochester Numismatic Association & Rochester Philatelic Association

From the President...

• The War and Coins of 1812
• A Tale of Two Auctions, Part III: What Can We Do to Fix the RNA Auction?
• 21st Century Numismatics: Digital Resources, Part One
• The 2012 Annual Coin Show will Feature RNA 100th Anniversary Items
• RNA in the 1940's

From the President...

• ANA World's Fair of Money Report

NEW from the President...

I would like to give you a brief bio for those that do not know me.
* Education & career
* Coins & Stamps

Musings from Your President...

From the President...
* I would like to thank all of you who have helped and supported me during this past year.
* Let's, as a club, continue to reach out and show those around us what it is that we like about our hobby.

Musings from Your President...

• We've reached a big MILESTONE as a club - our 100th anniversary!
• CONGRATULATIONS not only to all of us who continue club traditions, but also to those before us who established those traditions.

From the President...

• A yearlong celebration of a CENTURY of friendship in Rochester through coins.
• Thanks for the fun and the fellowship all of you have added to our combined collection experience.

From the President...

* Our focus for the next few months will be getting ready for the "SPECIAL 2012 YEAR".
* Education is a big part of our mission.
* Help make EDUCATION an even bigger part of our Special 2012 Year.

Musings From Your President...

June came quickly this year...All at once I was...saying the words to the oath of office...
...we have a wonderful hobby with an endless amount of variety
Not too many clubs can claim 100 years of continuous meetings...

From the President...

• As my term is nearly over...thanks for your...support throughout my presidency.
• To all of you, I offer a heartfelt "thank you."

From the President...

Dues reminder
Thank you for signing up to provide meeting refreshments
We have presentations lined up through the first meeting of January

From the President...

Thanks to all for making the annual picnic a success
I am...looking forward to the first meeting of the new season

From the President...

...agenda...to try to ensure that the club continues to advance its goals

From the President...

The allure of gold and silver

From the President...

State of the RNA
* The RNA is healthy
* Numismatics is now is very diverse
* We are remarkably solvent
* Our membership is strong in numbers
* Members seem to be willing to do the hard job of keeping the club going

From the President...

What’s in your pocket?

From the President...

The Big Score - a Work of Fiction

From the President...

Collecting: the good, bad and ugly

From the President...

My profession, numismatic interests and other avocations

From the President...

Tempus fugit
* 2012 centennial celebration
* RNA banquet
* Revise membership process

From the President...

And the club pressed on

From the President...

10 numismatic New Year’s resolutions
* Time Honored Traditions
* Youth Outreach

From the President...

The more things change...

From the President...

Looking back at summer’s end

From the President...

Beginning again

From the President...

Looking back and ahead

From the President...

Bright future for RNA
* ...the RNA library, named after the late John Jay Pittman
* RNA bylaws changes
* Keshequa Coins, sponsor of the Rochester Area Coin Expo...provides a table for RNA at each show
* Sue Scoppa...is preparing displays of numismatic material at Irondequoit High School as part of National Coin Week in April

From the President...

Great show, thanks to us

From the President...

2000 Thanks for the 2000th
* Time Honored Traditions
* Youth Outreach

From the President...

Narrowing our focus
* The Rochester Numismatic Association Collection
* The Rochester Numismatic Association Library
* Collection Use and Preservation Committee
* IRS reporting requirements change for nonprofits

From the President...

Looking ahead
* Recent events
* Coming events
* Try to get involved

From the President...

Change is in the air
* Meinhart Speaking Contest
* Annual banquet
* RNA Board of Directors meeting agenda

From the President...

A collective decision
* Coming events
* Membership initiatives

From the President...

A collective decision
* RNA Board of Directors actions
* Managing the club collection

From the President...

* This is always a time of year to celebrate and be thankful. This year I’m thankful for Bill Coe and Gerry Muhl.
* We continue to run in the black this year. Thanks to everyone for fiscal restraint.
* Having approved an inventory of the club’s coin collection at the last board meeting, an ad hoc committee was formed to complete the effort.

From the President...

* It’s November, and that means theAnnual RNA Coin Show!.
* Thank you to Richard Nachbar for his continued generosity and patronage of the RJNA.
* Please complete and return the RNA Collection survey.

From the President...

* The board passed a BALANCED BUDGET.
* RNA members have provided outreach to local schools.
* The board has received a copy of the RNA Coin Collection inventory; it contains thousands of items.
* I urge the board to draft a mission statement for the collection spelling out what the collection will hold and for what purpose; everything else, I believe, should be sold.

From the President...

* We are one year closer to our 100th birthday!
The RNA is a viable, generally healthy organization but we need to eliminate annual deficits.
* It is critical that we recognize the hidden heroes of the RNA.
* Education is our primary raison d’etre.
* I believe that it is imperative that the RNA Coin Collection be *shown.

From the President...

* It’s crunch time - it’s the day before our annual banquet with a long list of "To Dos."
* As my presidency comes to a close I hope to be able to continue to serve you all in the future.

From the President...

* National Coin Week got off to a great start with lots of fine posters made by 11 of our eager, young numismatists.
* We put together a fine display of our presidential medals in the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
* The Meinhart Speaking Contest is May 18.
* May 19, is the regular RJNA meeting night.
* Our annual banquet is Friday, May 26 at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport.
* Charles Ricard, RNA member #1, will be on hand for the unveiling of our new writers’ medal.

From the President...

* The calendar signals spring, the start of the fourth quarter of the RNA fiscal year.
* We celebrate National Coin week from April 16–22.
* Eleven members of the RJNA made posters for National Coin Week.
* The annual Meinhart Speaking Contest is scheduled for May 18.
* The Annual RNA Banquet scheduled for May 26 will once again be held at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport.

From the President...

* Get ready for National Coin Week.
* We need help planning our annual banquet.

From the President...

* Nominations, please.
* Maybe we could have a joint project with the RJNA for National Coin Week in April.
* We need volunteers to serve on our nominating committee.

From the President...

* If your numismatic battery is running low and needs recharging, I suggest you consider coming to a meeting of the RJNA.
* The December 15 RNA meeting was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

From the President...

* As I write this column, I am reflecting on the flight of time, tempus fugit.
* The RNA had a busy fall with the speakers' program, Sanders memorial medal & coin show.
* My holiday wish, especially for our members and families, is to share in all the joys that our holidays bring.

From the President...

* The RNA’s new Writers Medal was revealed at the September 15 meeting.
* RNA News welcomes contributions from you in other forms, too.

From the President...

* The RNA summer picnic kicked off my summer.
* At our first board meeting of the year we discussed a theme for the year, “recruitment of new members;" I welcome your thoughts on the theme. * We also welcome your thoughts on how we can help the RJNA.

From the President...

* The first activity of our New Year is our summer picnic, set for July 17th in Wadham’s Lodge in Powder Mill Park.
* I want to begin our New Year with a BIG THANK YOU to our last president, Edith Coe, for the high level of her leadership.
* I look forward to being an honorary member of the RJNA this year.
* We need volunteers for various activities.

From the President...

* June 2 is the Annual Meeting.
* July 17 is the Summer Picnic at Powder Mills Park.
* I would like to thank all the officers, directors, committee chairmen, and members for your help and support during my presidency.
* Ten Junior Club members participated in the Meinhart Speaking Competition.

From the President...

* A good time in KC at the ANA’s National Money Show.
* The ANA board probably won’t award the 2012 National Money Show until early 2007; we're working on that.

From the President...

* We need a volunteer for secretary.
* I encourage our Junior Club members to participate in the Meinhart Speaking Contest on May 19.
* The Annual Meeting on June 2 is a very important meeting, so be sure to put it on your calendar now!
* Mark your calendars for the Annual Banquet scheduled for May 27 at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport
* The Summer Picnic is scheduled for July 17 at Powder Mills Park in Perinton.
* Please note that the Year-End Auction is scheduled to follow the June 16 meeting.

From the President...

* An award for numismatic writing.
* Honoring of officers who die while in service to the club.
* Honoring of deceased club members.
* Resolution on sending a letter to all ANA candidates.

From the President...

* We are saddened by the death of our board member Jim Sanders on December 26.
* Many thanks to all members who volunteered to give a talk during the 2004-2005 season.
* Our annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Wadhams Lodge in Powder Mills Park.
* Mike Luck has volunteered to record meeting minutes for Joe Lanzafame for the rest of 2005.

From the President...

* We have had very interesting speakers this fall and I know it will continue throughout the year.
* Wayne Scheible donated the 1804 half cent he won at the November 4 auction and donated the coin to the Club.
* I would like to have a “special evening” for members and their spouses.

From the President...

* Thanks to the officers and members for their ideas and suggestions to keep our club active and educational for all.
* The RNA News continues to educate, inform, and amuse us.
* The 32nd Annual Coin Show and Sale Committee has been working hard preparing for the November 6–7 Show.
* HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone. EAT HEARTY!

From the President...

* Well, this 2004-2005 year is off to a busy start.
* Possibility of having a joint show with ESNA in the near future.
* RPA is in the process of asking the American Philatelic Society to allow coin dealers into ROPEX in June 2005.
* Treasurer Ted Vaccarella is ready to accept your 2004–2005 dues.
* Vice President Tom Kraus is still looking for speakers for this year.

From the President...

* Thanks to David Gottfried for his leadership and all the projects completed during his presidency.
* I would like to see the RNA Bylaws reviewed...this should be done on a regular basis.
* Our August 8 picnic at Wadhams Lodge in Powder Mills Park was well attended.
* We need to have a committee to work together to put out our newsletter.
* Our next meeting is Thursday, September 2, at 8 p.m.; THAT IS BEFORE LABOR DAY!

From the President...

* Some final words from (soon-to-beformer) President Dave.
* Thanks and congratulations to several members.
* Thanks to everyone who contributed financially and with time to the Rochester Junior Numismatic Association.

From the President...

* Show off your collection…
* Beware of spoof email…
* Stories Needed for RNA News…

From the President...

* You can join your fellow numismatists on a guided tour of the Augustus Saint Gaudens exhibit at the MAG on Saturday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m.
* The Fed is in consolidation mode; later this year the Buffalo branch building will come up for sale.
* My interesting experience spending Sackies.

From the President...

* Nasty weather forced us to cancel our only regularly scheduled January meeting.
* it was nice to see so many senior members attend the Rochester Junior Numismatic Association the day after the RNA meeting was cancelled.
* The Augustus Saint Gaudens exhibit at the Memorial Art Gallery is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 p.m.
* The RNA will be hosting a general membership meeting at the ANA convention in Pittsburgh.

From the President...

* We have several exciting events going on in the coming months.
* We have scheduled a group tour of the Augustus Saint Gaudens exhibit at the Memorial Art Galley.
* I hope members can join us for a lunch on Saturday, January 24, at NOON at Nathaniel’s Pub.
* The ANA convention is scheduled for August 18–22 in Pittsburgh, PA; let's show our numbers!

From the President...

An ESNA Show in Rochester?

From the President...

* Augustus Saint Gaudens exhibit coming to Rochester from February to April.
* Social lunch scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th at NOON at Beale Street Café.
* I’d like to thank Edie Coe and the rest of the Board for doing an excellent job in my stead at the last regularly scheduled meeting.
* This newsletter will arrive in your mailboxes just before theRNA’s annual coin show.

From the President...

* Moving forward with Coin Week in April.

From the President...

Reaching the next generation of collectors
A new name, a new look

From the President...

* Beginning in September, meeting dates will change to the first and third Thursdays of the month.
* Annual dues will increase $15 to $20 for the 2003-04 year.
* Spring is nearly here so it's time to enjoy some fishing.
* I hope to undertake some important new initiatives for the RNA in 2003–2004; foremost in my mind is a makeover of the John J. Pittman Memorial Library.

From the President...

* Thanks to All Who Contributed to Make The Past Year a Great One.
* Also, I want to thank the past presidents who sent me their biographies and hope to receive them from others who haven't.

From the President...

* After my term as president over, I'm going to work on a Guide to RNA Medals; contributions are descriptions encouraged.
* With the coming of spring we'd love to see members who couldn't attend during the winter.

From the President...

* Some of our members don't come to meetings that often, so it's always a pleasure seeing them.
* If you would like to come to a meeting, but need a ride, feel free to call me or Dave Gottfried a few days before the meeting.
* All members (in good standing) are welcome to attend our board meeting on Tuesday, March, 4 at 8:00 p.m.
* The February 25 meeting will have be our 1900th meeting. Next milestone meetings are our 2000th (11/27/2000) and our 2100th meeting (9/11/12).

From the President...

* A short presidential hiatus this spring.
* An exciting opportunity for RNA to host a Boy Scout Merit Badge workshop.
* Spring is nearly here so it's time to enjoy some fishing.
* With the advent of spring, hopefully some who haven't been able to attend a meeting for a while can attend one.

From the President...

* Our 30th annual coin show is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, November 2–3.
* The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m.
* The first and only meeting in December (next month) is our Winter Auction.

From the President...

* Please contact Gerry Muhl if you'd like to exhibit at the RNA coin show in November.
* I feel that a president of a club should know most of the...if you haven't met me, come on up and say hi, if I don't come to you first.
* Spring is nearly here so it's time to enjoy some fishing.
* If you haven't come to a meeting in a while, we'd love to see you or hear from you.

From the President...

* A large RNA contingent attended the ANA show in New York.
* The annual RNA coin show is scheduled forNovember 2–3 this year.
* Our first meeting, September 13, is our annual talk about club members' experiences at the ANA show.

From the President...

* Our first regular & Board meetings of the new year will be the picnic at Powder Mills Park.
* I invite members to give me Input for Ideas for meetings and improving our club.
* I thank everyone in advance for their support in the coming year.
* I invite all of you to join me in making this a very successful and enjoyable year.

From the President...

* We must face the tedious issue of whether or not membership dues should be lowered
* We’ve made a lot of progress this year, and I am excited at the prospects for continuing this growth in 2002-03.

From the President...

* Sacajawea Dollar...Study Finds Coin, for All Practical Purposes, a Failure.

From the President...

* Coin World: Interesting News About Legislation Making its Way Through Congress
* Speaking of Needlessly Crowded Coins

From the President...

* You never know what sort of e-mail will arrive as a result of the RNA Web site.

From the President...

* We are grateful to Melanie Bael for her work as club secretary.
* Congratulations to our vice president, Jason Childers, as he plans for his May wedding.
* We appreciate the volunteer work by RNA members and encourage others to join in.