Welcome to another issue of our weekly bulletin! Read below for more information about our meeting.
This Week in Rotary
Guests
Jim Oliver
Announcements
Flower Power
Needingvolunteers for the upcoming Flower Power pickup/dropoff on March 1st and 2nd. Sheila has signups that were provided at the meeting. If you would like to volunteer please send Sheila an email @ smanthony@centurypa.com
Member Sam LeMar asked for volunteers or donations of BULK coffee, BULK hot chocolate, individually packed treats, blankets, or coats. SA is working with local Aurora partners when the temps get below 20 degrees they will be out with the support van to provide comfort coco, coffee, treats, and support. If you are willing to support the teams efforts reach out to Sam or bring your items to the next Rotary meeting and Sam will take them off your hands.
Member Paul Suss collected “Happy Bucks” to contribute towards our support of Exchange Student Katie. $163 dollars were raised...thanks everyone for your support.
Next meeting on 2/12/20 @ Rendezvous Healther Gardens .
Member Brandon Netherton(AD at Gateway High School) left fliers on the tables for their upcoming fundraiser Golf tournament in May. You can sponsor or play. Email Brandon to get signed up or become a sponsor: bnetherton@aurorak12.org
Rod Gillis, Education Director of American Numismatic Association
Our speaker this week Rod Gillis. He is the Education Director of the American Numismatic Association and Money Museum.
The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. The Association serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics. Numismatics is a rewarding experience, and offers something for everyone. Whether you are interested in modern U.S. coins, ancient and medieval coinage, paper money or tokens and medals, the ANA wants to help you get started in the hobby. One of the things that keep people away from coin collecting is that they believe that it's a solitary hobby for nerds. You know, that's really not the case. There are a lot of people who enjoy coin collecting, and it can be a sociable venue if you want it to be. Most likely there's a local coin club very near your home where there are a lot of people who might share your passion of coin collecting. Now, if it's something that you enjoy doing just by yourself, you certainly can, but you shouldn't try to box yourself in. There are a lot of people who will share your hobby, and a lot of people that you can meet who are very knowledgeable and will become good friends of yours, and so I encourage you to find your local coin club, your local coin dealer and see if you can make some friends and strike up some interesting conversations about the hobby we so love.
Rod went through and illustrated several differences in coins and the history of both coins and paper instruments. Very fascinating information. To learn more about the ANA, Money Museum(In Colorado Springs), or coin collecting please click on link below.
