| Volume 69 No. 12 | December, 2023 |
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The 1258th meeting of the Chicago Coin Club was called to order by President John Riley at 6:45 PM CST, Wednesday November 8, 2023. This was a hybrid in-person and online meeting. Attendance at the meeting was 21 members with 7 online, for a total of 28.
Club Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report
The October 2023 meeting minutes were approved as published in the Chatter, both in print and on the CCC website. Treasurer Elliott Krieter reported a delay in the October period treasurer’s report, and that it would be available for the November 15th CCC board meeting.
New Members
Scott McGowan reported there were no new membership applications and no reported guests attending.
Old Business
New Business
Featured Program
2023 Annual Chicago Coin Club auction. 71 lots of coins, medals, books, and assorted numismatic items. Auctioneer Jeff Rosinia entertained the club with his coin themed jokes in between auction lots, as Melissa Gumm gave her track shoes a work out running auction lots to the block and the winners, while treasurer Elliott Kreiter proficiently tracked each hammered winning bid all with the precision of a well-oiled machine. Also, John Riley diligently tracked the winning bid amount and bidder’s name. After the 62 items listed in the November Chatter had been called, 9 additional club-benefit lots of material donated by Richard Lipman were called, raising an additional $170.
Show and Tell
There was no Show and Tell due to the annual auction.
Announcements
John Riley adjourned the meeting at 8:48pm CST
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott A. McGowan,
Secretary
These are the realized prices for the lots listed in the November Chatter.
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| Chicago Coin Company |
| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. |
| Kedzie Koins Inc. |
| Classical Numismatic Group |
October 31, 2023
Dale Lukanich will talk to Carl Wolf about speaker medals for the Money Talks presenters.
Dale Lukanich will contact the Rosemont post office to see if a rep can be at the show.
A vote will be held at the next CCC meeting to pay a deposit for the CCC & NYNC dinner at Gibson’s.
Next ZOOM meeting will be on Friday, December 6, 2023, at 7:00pm.
Dale Lukanich
November 15, 2023
The meeting was called to order by club President John Riley at 6:01PM.
Board members present for the meeting were John Riley, Melissa Gumm, Deven Kane, Scott McGowan, Elliott Krieter, Paul Hybert, Carl Wolf, Bill Burd, Mark Wieclaw, Steve Zitowsky, Rich Lipman, and Ray Dagenais. Absent was Jeff Rosinia. One guest was present, Dale Lukanich the 2024 ANA World’s Fair of Money® (WFoM) host club chairperson.
WFOM: Dale Lukanich presented the board with an update of the 2024 WFoM planning committee. Key discussion surrounded the joint CCC and NYNC banquet and whether to book the 50-person or 90-person room. Discussion among the board settled on booking the 50-person room and hold attendance to first-come first-serve ticket sales based on a split of tickets between the two clubs. Closer to the event date it could be evaluated to open up unsold tickets from either club to general memberships.
Treasurer’s Report: Elliott Krieter presented the October period treasurer’s report that was delayed from the November general club meeting. Elliott will present this report in December with the November report.
CCC Auction: The board reviewed the recent club auction results and it was noted that after 23 years Bill Burd will retire from managing the auction, which includes item solicitations, storage, cataloging, and layout for preview the night of the auction. Bill did offer for Chicago Coin Company to house auction items that come in during the year to provide a secure location. Rich Lipman and Deven Kane volunteered to take over the auction coordination for 2024. John Riley recommended that we try to integrate more coins, paper money, medals, and tokens as part of the lots rather than mostly CCC related items, but there is concern that items may not garner bids if consignments set starting bids. The committee will explore the option along with the possibility of no minimum bid guideline. It was noted that the large auction of a club in central Illinois serves the date and mintmark collectors.
CCC Banquet: Brief discussion of the readiness for the upcoming CCC holiday banquet. The board thanked Bill Burd of Chicago Coin Company for supplying the appetizers. Bill will bring a projection screen and podium for the presentation. Deven Kane indicated the Cabeen award results will be provided to Carl for medals. The Hall of Fame announcement will have a write up to be presented. Bill indicated a paper program would be created for attendees. As of November 15, ticket sales were at 21 with more arriving daily at the club P.O. Box. Discussion of a membership call-tree to generate ticket sales decided not to do the call-tree. Scott to reach out for Young Numismatists to attend as their banquet cost is covered by the generous donation from Sharon and Kevin Blocker.
Projects Survey: Secretary Scott McGowan showed a graph on screen of the membership survey results for ideas on which to spend a portion of club funds. Highest results indicated scholarships for YN and adults to attend Summer Seminar. Scott will send a full survey results report including the miscellaneous comments to the Projects Committee. Regarding the investment of club funds into an interest-bearing instrument, treasurer Elliott Krieter recommended we could immediately invest $5,000.00. The committee will review for the recommended path forward.
CCC-NYNC Symposium: The board discussed the symposium, a joint event with the NYNC, and recommended for John Riley to contact NYNC Mary Lannin with the name and program recommendation that was agreed upon, after getting final agreement by the individual.
Numismatic Literature from Estates: Bill Burd reported that all numismatic literature provided to the CCC from the estates of Phil Carrigan and Saul Needleman has been sold.
Coins for A’s: The board discussed the Coins for A’s program which was approved by the board at the February 2023 board meeting. Secretary Scott McGowan provided the board with a brief future Chatter article on the program, and a form for submitting the requirements. Scott indicated that the guidelines for the CCC program basically mirrors the same program at the ANA. General discussion questioned if the program should include lesser school grades, non-CCC members, and individuals over the age of 18 given that the intent is to drive interest in numismatics. After considerable discussion it was recommended that we publish the program as originally approved in February, then look at expanding it in the future.
Chatter Update: Chatter Editor Paul Hybert reported that US Postage will increase in 2024 from $0.66 to $0.68 for the first ounce of First-class postage. Additional-ounce cost remains the same, however it has increased mid-year in the past. Chatter production schedule is to take the printmaster to the printer two days before the last Wednesday of each month, with the Chatter usually mailed on the last Wednesday of each month (or the following day). Paul asked the board to indicate if there should be any changes based on this update. The board indicated no changes.
CCC to Schmidt Office: Scott McGowan reminded the board that in December 2022 CCC member Shanna Schmidt offered to host CCC events at the new Shanna Schmidt Numismatics offices on Michigan Avenue, Chicago. CCC board members were to arrange a visit in 2023 after the offices opened. This being an open board item was brought up, and was decided for Scott to reach out to Shanna and staff for potential dates for a visit.
ANA/APS: John Riley reminded the board of the joint promotion of Numismatics and Philately on the covers of both organization’s November periodicals.
Featured Speakers: First Vice President Melissa Gumm called on the board for suggestions for 2024 featured speakers. As of November 15, 2023, we have speakers for January, February, March and October. We will need two speakers for the months of April and August, given the extra CCC meeting at coin conventions. All suggestions are welcome.
John Riley indicated the next board meeting, in February 2024, will be in person at Connie’s Pizza.
2024 Board meetings will be on: February 21, May 15, August 21, November 20, 2024.
President John Riley adjourned the board meeting at 7:21pm CST.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott A. McGowan, Secretary
Chicago Coin Club has initiated a Coins for “A”s program for young numismatists (YNs). The program’s dual purposes are promoting numismatics and encouraging YNs to do well in their educational studies. The program is open to all YNs (age 5-17) who are current members of the Chicago Coin Club. YNs who earn one or more “A”s in their schooling can submit a copy of their report card to receive a free coin(s) packet. The Coins for “A”s program is open to all CCC YNs who attend any public or private school or are home schooled. To submit a report card, complete the Coins for “A”s form and email with a copy of your report card to secretary.chicagocoinclub@gmail.com
| Date: | December 13, 2023 Annual Banquet Meeting (reservations are required) In-person only. |
| Time: | 5:45pm Reception (a private cash bar in our room),
with complementary hors d’oeuvres provided by Chicago Coin Company.
6:30pm Dinner. 7:30pm Meeting called to order. |
| Location: | Capri Italian Restaurant, 12307 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. We will meet in their Banquet Room; the entrance is on the north side of the building. |
| Details: |
The cost is $40 if paid by December 5, and will be $45 if paid
after.
Early commitments and payments are greatly appreciated.
Make your reservation by mailing your check (payable to Chicago
Coin Club) to P.O. Box 2301, Chicago, IL 60690; or by paying
electronically (see the Chatter Matter page for details).
• Our dinner will start off with Fried Calamari and Bruschetta, followed by a House Salad. • The family-style dinner will be Mostaccioli with Marinara sauce, Chicken Capri, and Vesuvio Potatoes – special dietary requests can be honored. • Dessert will be Italian Ice and Mini Cannolis. |
| Parking: | There is a large free parking lot north of the building, and free street parking – valet parking available. |
| Program: | The speaker is Raymond J. Dagenais, on United States Flowing Hair Half Dollars. The newly formed United States of America wanted passionately to be looked upon as a sovereign entity. One way to help establish the nation’s identity was to mint its own coinage. The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was the first half dollar produced to address this challenge. |
| Agenda: | Award Presentations. |
Unless stated otherwise, our regular monthly CCC Meeting is in downtown Chicago and also online on the second Wednesday of the month; the starting time is 6:45PM CT.
| December | 6 | Meeting of the 2024 WFoM Local Host Committee – 7pm CST start – online only. Email Host Chair Dale Lukanich at ancient0615@gmail.com for details on joining this committee or meeting. |
| December | 13 | CCC Meeting - Annual Banquet - Featured Speaker - Raymond J. Dagenais on United States Flowing Hair Half Dollars
At Capri Italian Restaurant, 12307 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Reception starts at 5:45pm, followed by Dinner and Meeting. The cost is $40 per person by December 5, and $45 thereafter. Early commitments and payments are greatly appreciated – reservations are required. In-person only. |
| January | 10 | CCC Meeting - Featured Speaker - Dale Lukanich on Ole’s Dream: The 1925 Norse Medal |
| February | 14 | CCC Meeting - Featured Speaker - Mark Wieclaw on The American Arts Medallion Program (1980-1984), Success or Failure |
| February | 25 | Will County Coin Club Show, to be held at the Weitendorf Ag Ed Center (Joliet Junior College), 17840 Laraway Road in Joliet, Illinois; 9:00am to 3:30pm. |
| March | 13 | CCC Meeting - Featured Speaker - Shanna Schmidt on to be announced |
| March | 14-16 | ANA’s National Money Show at the Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Details at https://www.money.org/NationalMoneyShow |
| April | 10 | CCC Meeting - Featured Speaker - to be announced |
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should be addressed to the Secretary and mailed to:
CHICAGO COIN CLUB
P.O. Box 2301
CHICAGO, IL 60690
Or email the Secretary at
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