MSNS Thanksgiving 2009 Convention
On the Bourse Floor ...
Jennifer Wilhelmsen and Amanda Wrobleski of "Coins & Stamps"
worked hard to exceed customer expectations.
Jessica Fairfield kept the cases in order as customers reduced
the available inventory.
Sheila Dye of Crown Collectibles sells a Large Cent variety to a
knowledgeable collector.
Dealer Assistant Khali Gesialkowski writes up an invoice.
Reenie Hollister of Moneta greeted collectors in
the Annex Room near the Exhibits.
At the Board Meeting ...
Patrick Heller and Cliff Mishler wait for the meeting to begin.
MSNS member dealer Heller presented proposals to arrange for
Patriot Act certification training for dealers. ANA President Mishler hosted
the Educational Forum Roundtable on Paper Money.
Board members Dan (Mr. Kathy) Freeland and Prof. Karl Mark Pall take care
of details before the meeting starts.
Board member and member dealer
Stephen Friedman addresses on dealer issues.
Secretary-Treasurer Joseph LeBlanc and Board member
Julie Wostyn coordinate on details.
Caucus: Steve Friedman (back) meeting with Convention
Coordinator Brian Malnar (left) Board member Don Chandler
(center) and past president Al Bobrofsky (right) during an adjournment.
Around and About ...
MichTAMS President Kathy Freeland inspects Educational
Exhibits to choose the Hartley-Holstein Award. Winners must
be members of both the Michigan State Numismatic Society
and the Michigan Token and Medal Society.
MichMatist editor Michael Strub stands waaaaay back to get his shot.
Cointalkers: Frequent posters to the www.cointalk.com discussion board came to
the convention. Known to each other by their usernames and avatars, they are
(left to right) mmarotta, Penny Guy, The Noost, Jamez, Covert Coins, Borgovan,
and Arizona Jack. Jack owns Mesa Coins and flew to Detroit for the show.