DICK JOHNSON REVIEWS THE CSNS CENTINEL Pubblico Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 9, Number 27, July 2, 2006, Article 26
DICK JOHNSON REVIEWS THE CSNS CENTINEL
Dick Johnson writes: "The Centinel arrived last week. That's
the Central States Numismatic Society's publication. It is filled
with news, articles, lots of photos and very clean typography.
It seems thicker than usual -- my goodness, it's 64 pages! (Great
job editor Rollie Finner! Take a bow!)There's a new CSNS president, William Brandimore, a handful of
new board members, but hard-working Jerry Lebo is still secretary-
treasurer. I was most impressed with his report of nearly three
pages listing new member applications! That's an indication of a
hot organization -- hundreds of people wanting in (even with coin
club memberships falling off in other parts of the country).I liked the article dead center in the magazine, it flips open
to "Tips for Safe Coin Show Travel." It's by Alan V. Weinberg, a
frequent contributor here in E-Sylum. I read the article to the
very end and found it was reprinted from E-Sylum!There's an article of reminiscences by Cliff Mishler. He's got
time to write these now that he's unemployed. Come to think of it,
he wrote these when he was a major domo (and employed) at Krause
Publications. Keep it up, Cliff!Central States has an excellent numismatic book program, called
"Library Support Program," where it will match funds up to $250
with local coin clubs to put our hobby books in local libraries.
We praised this program before in E-Sylum. I can't praise this
grant program enough and hope local clubs take advantage of this.[Click here to read Dick's original post.
esylum_v08n03a09.html -Editor]The CSNS logo was mentioned at the board meeting (no action taken).
This is a pet gripe of mine since 1957 when I was a CSNS board member
(and college student). I proposed that map logo with incorrect state
abbreviation (guess which one) be replaced with a more artistic
design. I suggested a paddle wheel riverboat indicative of history
of the area (no action taken). Maybe someday!I haven't been to a CSNS convention in 20 years (curtailed travel),
but I cherish my life membership. And I look forward to every issue
of The Centinel."- 2006-07-02
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