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2024 PNNA Convention Report

Kevin Charboneau at 2024 PNNA Convention
Kevin Charboneau at 2024 PNNA Convention

The 73rd Annual PNNA Convention and Spring Coin Show was held April 12-14, 2024, in Tukwila, Washington, and was a huge success! Convention chairman Kevin Charboneau reported a three-day public attendance of over 1,000, and many dealers with tables at the show reported excellent business.

Bill Coburn (ANACS) receives a 2024 PNNA Presidential Award.
Bill Coburn (ANACS) receives a 2024 PNNA Presidential Award.

ANACS was once again present at the show to accept grading submissions. Bill Coburn, shown here (at left) receiving a PNNA presidential award from Ed Fischer, was the ANACS rep.

Eric Holcomb (in collector exhibit area) at 2024 PNNA Convention
Eric Holcomb (in collector exhibit area) at 2024 PNNA Convention

In other convention activity, James Reinders reported that the BSA coin collecting merit badge workshop held on Saturday was highly successful, with 36 scouts participating. The youth “treasure hunt” was held in a simplified format, with local volunteer Tony Kalt filling in for ANA Past President Walt Ostromecki. There were three judged collector exhibits and four noncompetitive exhibits, for show visitors to view from Friday afternoon through Sunday. All of the exhibits were interesting and educational! (See the exhibits page.)

Gawain O'Connor receives the 2024 PNNA Bob Everett Memorial Award.
Gawain O’Connor receives the 2024 PNNA Bob Everett Memorial Award.

Congratulations to Bob Everett Memorial Award winner Gawain O’Connor, announced at the Saturday evening general membership meeting. Gawain has served the PNNA in various capacities, including as board member and numismatic theater chairman. All awards information has been updated on this website – see the awards page.

Ed Fischer (outgoing president) at 2024 PNNA Convention
Ed Fischer (outgoing president) at 2024 PNNA Convention
Rick Schulz receives a ceremonial gavel as the new PNNA President.
Rick Schulz receives a ceremonial gavel as the new PNNA President.

Also at the Saturday membership meeting, Rick Schulz was installed as the new PNNA president, and received a ceremonial gavel from outgoing president Ed Fischer. Thanks, Ed, for your service!

Thanks to all who attended the convention/coin show, to all the dealers, and to all who helped including especially the South Hill Coin Club volunteers. The PNNA 19th Annual Fall Coin Show in Tukwila is scheduled for October 4-6, 2024.

Additional photos of dealers at the show:

Scott & Lisa Loos at 2024 PNNA Convention
Scott & Lisa Loos at 2024 PNNA Convention
Jeff Shevlin and friend Randy at 2024 PNNA Convention
Jeff Shevlin and friend Randy at 2024 PNNA Convention

Thanks to Ray Fiorini for supplying some of the photos in this report.