{"id":4520,"date":"2024-04-19T17:52:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T01:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/?p=4520"},"modified":"2024-05-06T20:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T04:48:05","slug":"2024-pnna-convention-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/2024\/04\/2024-pnna-convention-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 PNNA Convention Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_07-1200x540.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Charboneau at 2024 PNNA Convention\" class=\"wp-image-4536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_07-1200x540.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_07-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_07-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_07.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kevin Charboneau at 2024 PNNA Convention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">The 73rd Annual&nbsp;<strong>PNNA Convention and Spring Coin Show<\/strong>&nbsp;was held April 12-14, 2024, in Tukwila, Washington, and was a huge success! Convention chairman&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kcharboneau58@comcast.net\"><strong>Kevin Charboneau<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;reported a three-day public attendance of over 1,000, and many dealers with tables at the show reported excellent business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Bill Coburn (ANACS) receives a 2024 PNNA Presidential Award.\" class=\"wp-image-4486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward-1980x1980.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coburn_20240413_PresAward.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bill Coburn (ANACS) receives a 2024 PNNA Presidential Award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><strong>ANACS<\/strong> was once again present at the show to accept grading submissions. <strong>Bill Coburn<\/strong>, shown here (at left) receiving a PNNA presidential award from <strong>Ed Fischer<\/strong>, was the ANACS rep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_05-1200x540.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Holcomb (in collector exhibit area) at 2024 PNNA Convention\" class=\"wp-image-4535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_05-1200x540.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_05-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_05-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_05.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric Holcomb (in collector exhibit area) at 2024 PNNA Convention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">In other convention activity,&nbsp;<strong>James Reinders<\/strong>&nbsp;reported that the&nbsp;<strong>BSA coin collecting merit badge workshop<\/strong>&nbsp;held on Saturday was highly successful, with 36 scouts participating. The youth \u201ctreasure hunt\u201d was held in a simplified format, with local volunteer&nbsp;<strong>Tony Kalt<\/strong>&nbsp;filling in for&nbsp;<strong>ANA Past President Walt Ostromecki<\/strong>. There were three judged <strong>collector exhibits<\/strong>&nbsp;and four noncompetitive exhibits, for show visitors to view from Friday afternoon through Sunday. All of the exhibits were interesting and educational! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/exhibits\/\">See the exhibits page<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Gawain O'Connor receives the 2024 PNNA Bob Everett Memorial Award.\" class=\"wp-image-4490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett-1980x1980.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OConnor_20240413_Everett.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gawain O&#8217;Connor receives the 2024 PNNA Bob Everett Memorial Award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">Congratulations to&nbsp;<strong>Bob Everett Memorial Award<\/strong>&nbsp;winner&nbsp;<strong>Gawain O&#8217;Connor, <\/strong>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 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/awards\/\">see the awards page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_01-1200x540.jpg\" alt=\"Ed Fischer (outgoing president) at 2024 PNNA Convention\" class=\"wp-image-4534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_01-1200x540.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_01-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_01-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_01.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ed Fischer (outgoing president) at 2024 PNNA Convention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Rick Schulz receives a ceremonial gavel as the new PNNA President.\" class=\"wp-image-4491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1-1980x1980.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schulz_20240413_NewPres_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rick Schulz receives a ceremonial gavel as the new PNNA President.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">Also at the Saturday membership meeting, <strong>Rick Schulz<\/strong> was installed as the new <strong>PNNA president<\/strong>, and received a ceremonial gavel from outgoing president <strong>Ed Fischer<\/strong>. Thanks, Ed, for your service!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">Thanks to all who attended the convention\/coin show, to all the dealers, and to all who helped including especially the&nbsp;<strong>South Hill Coin Club<\/strong>&nbsp;volunteers. The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/events\/fall\/\">PNNA 19th Annual Fall Coin Show<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;in Tukwila is scheduled for&nbsp;<strong>October 4-6, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">Additional photos of dealers at the show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_11-1200x540.jpg\" alt=\"Scott &amp; Lisa Loos at 2024 PNNA Convention\" class=\"wp-image-4538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_11-1200x540.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_11-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_11-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_11.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scott &amp; Lisa Loos at 2024 PNNA Convention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_10-1200x540.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Shevlin and friend Randy at 2024 PNNA Convention\" class=\"wp-image-4537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_10-1200x540.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_10-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_10-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PNNA_20240413_10.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jeff Shevlin and friend Randy at 2024 PNNA Convention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><em>Thanks to Ray Fiorini for supplying some of the photos in this report.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 73rd Annual&nbsp;PNNA Convention and Spring Coin Show&nbsp;was held April 12-14, 2024, in Tukwila, Washington, and was a huge success! Convention chairman&nbsp;Kevin Charboneau&nbsp;reported a three-day public attendance of over 1,000, and many dealers with tables at the show reported excellent business. ANACS was once again present at the show to accept grading submissions. Bill Coburn, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,11],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-4520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-convention","category-exhibits","tag-pnna-convention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4520"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4541,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions\/4541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pnna.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}