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Low Country Coin Club Annual Dinner
The Low Country Coin Club held its annual 2011 Inaugural Dinner, December 7, 2011 in North Charleston. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the club. An election of officers was held in October and the new officers took office at this meeting. Richard Smith was elected President. At the dinner, Randy Clark, outgoing President, presented him with the clubs official gavel, which was used by the first President in 1960. This gavel has been handed down and will be passed on to future Presidents.
The Club held the dinner at Aunt Bea's Restaurant in North Charleston. Seventy members and guests were treated to a dinner of fish, baked chicken, red rice, macaroni and cheese, beans , cole slaw, and desert. This is the second time the club has held it's annual dinner here and hope to return again next year.
Bill Latour, Vice President of the club, awarded the club's Numismatist of the year award to Mr. Ed Johnson. Ed has spent much time visiting Boy Scout Troops and elementary schools to promote numismatics among the youth in the community. He also helped lead the club's By Law's committee to re-write the new By Laws. This award is not given every year, but only when a member has distinguished his or herself.
Mr. Erik Larson, President of the SCNA, and a member of the club, spoke on the role of the SCNA and the fact that several years ago, there were no officers and board members on the SCNA from the coast of South Carolina. Starting in January, there will be two officers and two board members from the coast taking office. Erik also recognized Mr. Arthur Darr, club member, who was chosen the SCNA Numismatist of the year.
Five drawings were held throughout the evening and prizes were given away. Each box held numismatic items from the club's treasure chest.
Highlight of the evening was a talk by Mr. J. T. Stanton, co-author of the "Cherry Pickers Guide ". He spoke on many aspects of Numismatics and brought out many little known facts. The club members were given questions to answer and there was a great deal of audience participation. Mr. Stanton gave away a signed copy of his book to Jacob Ramos, a young numismatist in the club. He also autographed all copies of his book that members brought to the dinner.
2011 Summer Coin Show
The Low Country Coin Club Summer Show was a big success. We hope that you were able to attend. Thank you to all of the vendors, coin collectors and people that stopped by to take a look. There were coins, currency, assorted collectibles, collecting supplies, stamps and more.
