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MAY 2008- Club Dinner To Be Held With June Meeting- Come one, come all ACC members to the ACC Club Dinner, which will be held concurrently with the June Meeting. The Fun Starts at 6:00 PM at The America's Best Value Inn on June 19. All attendees should bring in a dish or items per the sign-up sheet. The Club will provide pizza.

MAY 2008- Coin Show a Success- The Club held its Spring Show at the Bel Air Conference Center May 2 and 3. We had about 46 Tables sold, and solid participation from dealers, Club Members, and the general public.

APRIL 2008-  Club Medals Arrive- The 2008 Club Medals featuring the Confederate Powder Works are now available for purchase. They are available in Shiny Copper, Silver Finish, Antique Copper and Antique Bronze.  Price: $7.00 each or $25.00 for a set of 4. See related article in the March 2008 Newsletter, page 3.

DEC. 2007- Club Show Makes Numismatic News!!

DECEMBER 2007- Sixty Members and Guests Attend Club Dinner- Logans was hopping on December 13 as sixty members and guests of the Augusta Coin Club celebrated the winter Club Dinner. We had lots of give-aways and everyone had plenty to eat. Arno Safran was recognized for his superb leadership as acting President for over one year, while Bill Myers was away on active duty in Iraq.

NOVEMBER 2007- Fall Coin Show A Success- The fall ACC Coin Show was held Nov. 16-17 at the BelAir Conference Center. 48 tables were sold, and attendance was satisfactory.  Contact Bourse Chairman David Chism at (706) 541-4143 for  info. on renting show tables and dates for future shows.  Thanks!

SEPTEMBER 2007- Fall Coin Show a Sellout- Over 40 tables have been rented to local and regional dealers for the November ACC Coin show at the BelAir Conference Center.  Save the dates (NOV 16-17) and support the club by attending the show, buying coins, and helping out with the many duties and chores during the show.

AUGUST 2007-Club Receives ANA Award- AGAIN!!-  The "Augusta Coin Club Newsletter," published by the Augusta Coin Club, and its Editor, ARNO SAFRAN have been selected by a panel of judges to receive the second-place Outstanding Local Club Publication Award. The Outstanding Club Publications Awards will be presented during the ANA's 116th Anniversary Convention in Milwaukee, at the ANA  Representative Program Breakfast on Saturday, August 11, at 8 a.m. in Room 103C of the Midwest Airlines Center. Congratulations, Arno.

JULY 2007- Club President Receives Bronze Star- The Augusta Coin Club President, Col. William Myers, has received the Bronze Star Medal, awarded for "distinguishing him or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service" while on active duty in Iraq. Congratulations, Bill. Bill will be returning from duty in August, 2007.

JULY 2007- Club Dinner Held July 24, 6:00 PM at Logans - The Club hosted  a  dinner to celebrate the success of the recent coin show and to say "Thanks" to the members who support the club through volunteer work, time, donations, and effort. Over 57 members and guests attended.

JUNE 2007- ACC 2007 Club Medallions  Available- The 2007 token features the Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Available in Bare Copper, Antique Bronze, and Antique Copper. $4.00 for Members (first one)and $5 for Non-members.

MAY 2007- ACC Spring  Coin Show a Success- 38 Tables were sold to dealers at the spring show, held May 4-5 at the Bel Air Conference Center in Evans, GA. The show was well attended. Raffle prize winners were: JC Williams (1/4 oz gold),Joe Ervin(1/10 oz gold), Daniel Sewell (Morgan $1), Ron Coleman (Silver proof set) and Rick Walker (Silver Eagle).

May 2007- Laptop Computer acquired by ACC- The Club has purchased a (used) Dell laptop computer to run the Power Point educational presentations at the meetings.

March 2007- Club Donates Girl Scout Cookies to Soldiers in Iraq- The Augusta Coin Club donated 12 cases (not 12 boxes!!) of Girl Scout Cookies to wounded soldiers in Iraq. The effort was coordinated through our Club President, Dr. Colonel Bill Myers, who is currently serving in Iraq, and David Chism on this end. The goods have been received.