THE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (NASC) is pleased to further the educational aspects of the Speakers Bureau. The Bureau acts as a central clearing house for organizing a listing of speakers, topics and audio visual material helpful for assisting individual coin club program chairpersons in their efforts to secure outstanding educational program on a monthly meeting basis.

If you would like to join the speakers list, please contact the Speaker’s Bureau Chairman Bill Grant, P. O. Box 295, Patton, CA 92369-0295. Phone: (909) 864-7617 or E-Mail: mesared@aol.com.

Bill Grant
Chairman

Suggestions and Guidelines for Program Chairpersons

Good communication between the club program chairperson and the invited speaker is of the utmost importance. The following suggestions and guidelines are to assist you:

1. Contact a potential speaker at least two months before the month of their scheduled presentation.
2. If this is done verbally, follow up with a letter of written confirmation so the speaker can place the date on their calendar.
3. When telephoning or writing in advance, confirm both the date and topic with the speaker. It might be a good idea to send a postcard reminder if the speaker is scheduled one month before the date of their program.
4. Send a detailed map or adequate written directions on how to find your meeting place. Include your phone number.
5. When it is published, send the speaker a copy of your club bulletin that announces their program. It is also a courtesy to send the following month's bulletin if it acknowledges or gives a recap of the speaker's program. A follow-up letter from the program chairperson or the Corresponding Secretary is also a kind gesture.
6. Get the specific needs for the speaker to present their program, i.e., if slides, do they need a projector, screen, extension cord, or exhibit space, tables, etc.
7. Obtain biographical information about the speaker so they may be properly introduced (you can often obtain this from the speaker directly).
8. Make your speaker feel welcome. Introduce them to the officers before the meeting, especially the President.
9. Make sure your speaker knows how much time they have for their presentation, and allow for a question and answer period.
10. Remember, all speakers are presenting programs essentially free of charge. It is a kind gesture to reimburse the speaker for travel costs, gas, etc. A suggestion is $5.00 for short distance and $10.00 for long distance. Additionally, may we suggest some door prize tickets or a numismatic prize as a token of your appreciation.
11. A Certificate of Appreciation is greatly appreciated. This can be a) Club, b) State Organization, or c) ANA. Speakers certificates are available from the ANA, AINA, NASC, and CSNA at no charge to member clubs.

Speaker's Listing (Alphabetical by Last Name)

ARNOLD, KENNETH
(714) 775-5512 - E-Mail: arncomp@pacbell.net
U. S. Commemoratives
NOTE: Need slide projector. Can do talk from 30 minutes to 2 hours. I do not charge, but honorarium or travel expense appreciated.

BEEDON, GARY
P. O. BOX 2335, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
(714) 963-6138 - E-MAIL: beedon@earthlink.net
1. “A Touch of Egypt” (slides)
2. “A Touch of Turkey” (slides)
3. “1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition” (slides)
4. “Bust Half Dollars” (slides)
5. “Gallery Mint Museum (slides)
6. “1984 Olympics” (slides)
7. “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!” (slides)
8. “National Coin Collection, Washington, D.C. (slides)
9. Other topics may be available upon request!
Speaker has projector and screen. Travel distance 60 miles. Expense reimbursement: yes. Length 30 to 40 minutes with slides.

BRIGGS, JAMES “RANDY”
P. O. BOX 8411, REDLANDS, CA 92375
(909) 792-2511 - E-Mail: randyBRGS@aol.com
1. Emperor Norton I
2. Gun Money of James II
3. Local Currency
4. Collecting Paper Currency
5. Call for additional topics
NOTE: Travel distance 100 miles. Reimbursement for gas cost. Length 30 to 45 minutes.

BURNS, GREG
UPLAND, CA 91784
(909) 981-6101 - E-MAIL: gburns@adlelphia.net
“The Lusitania Medal and its Varieties”
NOTE: Need electrical outlet. Travel within 50 miles. Advance notice of 2 to 3 month.

FITZGERALD, THOMAS F. DR.
526 East Comstock Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-3343 - E-Mail: Fitzshamrock@aol.com
1. Selected topics of the coins of the popes and the medals of the popes
2. Numismatic Issues of the Attack of 9-11
3. Fractional Currency
4. The Medals of Alex Shagin
5. Operation Bernhardt
6. World Coins Dealing with Music and Musicians.
7. Other topics to be arranged.
NOTE; Travel within 100 miles. Advance notice at least one month in advance. Reimbursement not necessary. Length 30 minutes. Club to set time.

GRANT, WILLIAM J. “BILL”
P. O. Box 295, Patton, CA 92346-0295
(909) 864-7617 - E-Mail: mesared@aol.com
1. Medals of Charles Lindbergh
2. Gibraltar, “The Rock”
3. Small Countries of Europe
4. “General U. S. Grant”
5. Apollo XI
NOTE: All programs are with slides and run about 30 minutes. Travel 100 miles. Advance notice of 2 to 3 month in advance. Newsletter reminder. Available on short notice in local area of San Bernardino. Reimbursement for travel would be nice.

HOOGEVEEN, ALBERTUS
P. O. Box 222, Downey, CA 90241-0222
(562) 862-6666 - E-Mail: arapaho2@concentric.net
1. The Utrecht Mint
2. The Utrecht Mint Revisited
3. My Favorite Coin
4. Boy Scout Exonumia
5. History of the U. S. Proof Coinage
6. Numismatics, The Wonderful Way
7. 50 State Quarter and their designs
8. The Sacagawea Dollar
9. Call for additional topics.
Travel 300 miles. Advance notice required plus newsletter reminder. Reimbursement not necessary but appreciated. Length 30 to 35 minutes.

HUNT, JIM
1183 Nile Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911-3720
(951) 427-2519 - EMAIL; eandjonthenile@cox.net
1. The Private Gold Coinage of California
2. John W. Mackay, Bonanza King
3. Profile of a Pioneer Minter, John L. Moffet
4. Collecting Paper (Western Americana)
5. The Dahlonega Mint
6. U. S. Colonial Money
7. Other topics are available.
NOTE: Travel 50 miles. Advance notice 1 month is preferred. Reimbursement not necessary. Length 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the presentation. Podium appreciated.

IVERSEN, PHIL
P. O. Box 5207, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5207
(H) (818) 788-1129 - E-MAIL: Phil_iversen@yahoo.com
1. Coin World - The First Year.
2. Topical Numismatics Tales - Part I
3. Topical Numismatics Tales - Part II
4. Exonumia, Part I
5. Exonumia, Part II
6. Rocky Mountain High, A trip to the 1996 ANA Convention & National Headquarters
7. The Ringling Brothers Circus
8. Solomon’s Dance Hall
9. Numismatic Oregon, 1998 ANA Convention
10. Numismatic Washington, My Home State
11. Los Angeles Underground, Riding the Subway
12. Lewis & Clark, Sighting the Pacific

KATZMAN, HAROLD
P. O. BOX 3382, TUSTIN, CA 92081-3382
(714) 838-0861 - E-MAIL: haroldkatzman@yahoo.com
1. Columbia-Gem of the Space Ocean (Part Slide Show)
2. My Ten Favorite Numismatic Collectibles
3. The Wonderful World of PNC’s
4. Medal Collecting
5. Spruce Goose (slides)
6. Mount Saint Helens (slides)
7. California Missions (slides)
8. Vatican Art (slides)
9. Hearst Castle (slides)
10. The Season of Yosemite (slides)
11. Journey to the Last Total Eclipse of the 20th Century (slides)
12. Other topics can be arranged.
NOTE: Travel 200 miles (more if you cover expenses). Advance notice 2 to 3 months in advance (occassionally can do last minute). Gas money preferred especially on longer trips. Programs lengths 25 to 40 minutes, but can work within your time restrictions.

KUNTZ, G. LEE
Claremont, CA 91711-2640
(W) (909) 626-3393) - (H) 909 621-2196
E-MAIL: Gleemedals@aol.com
1. To Sink a Die (slides)
2. United States Large Cents (slides)
3. The Bank by the Side of the Road, Isle of Yap and their Stone Money
4. 1958 ANA Convention in LA, 16mm movie, 20 minutes in length.

LENKER, KAY EDGERTON
P. O. Box 6909, San Diego, CA 92166-0909
(951) 222-8739 - E-Mail: capnkay@earthlink. net
1. Ships on Coins (slides)
2. Women on Coins & Medals (slides)
3. U. S. Commemorative Half Dollars (slides.
4. Coins of Leopold I of Austria (Leo the Hogmouth) (slides)
5. Coins of Maria Theresa (slides)
6. The Story of the Dollar (slides)
7. Exhibiting and judging - program designed at helping collectors who wish to competitively exhibit or help acquaint judges with rules, points, etc., necessary for scoring. Handouts provided.
8. The Stone Money of Yap (slides)
9. Primitive Money
10. Various other topics available.
Will travel to Los Angeles and San Bernardino area, but, not more than 125 miles as a rule. Honorarium not required. Have projector and screen.

OSTROMECKI, WALTER
P. O. Box 4159, Panorama City, CA 91412
(818) 342-6304 or 617-6966 - E-Mail: None
1. Nixon’s Numismatic Legacy
2. A Medallic Tribute to President Reagan
3. A Floor Tour of the Denver Mint
4. Ramblings of a Numismatic Writer: 1978-1991
5. Same Notes, Different Signatures
6. Women in the Treasury
7. Tale of Coins (U.S. and Foreign)
8. Exonumia of LBJ
9. The Fascinating World of PNC’s
10. State Quarter Trivia
11. The Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian Coin Collecting
12. Numismatic Friends
13. U. S. First Ladies on Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money and Elongates
14. The Weakest Link, The Numismatic Version (Audience Participation)
15. Numerous Youth Activity Programs: Intro to Numismatics, Imagine, Who Wants to be a Millionaire—Numismatic Version, Boy/Girl Scout Merit Badge Programs, Coin Lore and Tales, etc. Note: Travel 300+ miles. Will travel to Major National Shows to speak. Advance notice, preferred, sometimes available on the spur of the movement if close to home. Reimbursement not necessary but always appreciated. Length about 30 to 60 minutes. Tailor made to fit club.
***ALSO has a number of ANA and other slides programs/videos for loan. Call for titles and mailing details

PAZ, ODED
(H)(661) 295-1642 or (W) 803-0009
E-Mail: paz@sbcglobal.net
1. The U. S. One Dollar Bill
2. Elongated Coins (smashed-squished-rolled)
3. Coins and Currency from Leper Colonies
4. Coins from Places that Don’t Exist - unrecognized States, Fantasy Nations, etc..
Will travel. Please arrange at least 2 weeks in advance. Expenses, reimbursement, would be highly appreciated.

RICHARD, LYNDA B.
P. O. Box 29092, Hollywood, CA 90029-0092
(323) 777-2433 - E-Mail: Lyndabrichard@sbcglobal.net
1. U. S. History Through Coins.
2. Early U. S. Coinage.
Will travel only in and around the LA area for the programs. Special arrangements can be made for longer distances. Programs for 5th and 6th grades. Lengths for #1 program about 65 minutes while program #2 varies in time.

SHAGIN, ALEX G.
P. O. Box 3044, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 394-0868 - E-Mail: None
1. Art and Money. Numismatically Speaking.
2. Coins and Medals. How to Design Them.
3. Coins. Designed Without a Committee.
4. Olympics and Coins. An Artist’s Story.
5. Medallic Artist’s Space Traveling.
6. Why Do We Need an Artist to Design a Coin?
No special needs. Will handle the expense to and from the event within 200 miles of home. Length about 30 minutes.

TAYLOR, SOL, DR.
13515 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(H) (818) 789-8187 or (O) 789-7117 - E-MAIL: None
1. Cherrypicking the Lincoln Cents
2. Coin Collecting 50 to 60 years Ago.
Need overhead projector. Travel within 50 miles. Gas and mileage cost. Length 30 to 45 minutes + questions and answers period.

TURRINI, Michael S. “STAN”
P. O. Box 4104, Vallejo, CA 94590-0410
(W) (707) 453-6277 - E-Mail: EMPERORI@juno.com
1. Counting Us, Three versions, audience participation
2. U. S. Mint First Strike Ceremony, three slide programs ready at SF Mint and Washington, D.C.
3. The Carnegie Medal, Heroes of Civilization.
4. Commemorative Coinage Vetoes by The Presidents
5. Autographs: An Introduction and History.
6. Collecting Old Checks and Stock Certificates
7. What is a Collection?
8. Tools of the Trade: What Every Coin Hobbyist Needs
9. What is Money? (large display included and cases needed)
Due to distance and travel required, adequate advance notice is mandatory. Speaker would prefer to combine programs and visits to several local coin clubs. Stipend: Not asked but appreciated. Needs: Screen and slide projector for slide programs, and display case for other topics. Topics and time can be adjusted to fit local needs.

WATSON, MARK
P. O. Box 6317, Lancaster, CA 93539-6317
(H) (661) 273-5697 or (O) 275 9208
E-Mail: mcwatson@yahoo.com.
1. U. S. War Bonds of World War II
2. Russian War Bonds of World War II
3. Building a Numismatic Library
4. Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Numismatic Ed.
Travel 100 miles (about coming from the Antelope Valley). Advance notice of one month appreciated. Reimbursement not necessary but appreciated. Length around 30 minutes, but can adjust.

YAHALOM, JERRY & MARY
P. O. Box 3637, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0637
(H) (805) 497-0601 or (O) 906-1428
E-Mail: cpis@adelphia.net
1. Palestine Banknotes
2. California Commemorative Coins & History
3. Commemorabillia

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR COIN CLUB MEETINGS

1. Quiz program.
2. Round Table Forum (Discussion).
3. American Heritage Night
4. Coin Grading
5. Other hobbies
6. Most Memorable Vacation
7. Most Memorable Holiday
8. Coin Bingo
9. White Elephant
10. Past President's Night
11. Crime Prevention—Home Security (Police Officer)
12. Politician (Congressman, Mayor, etc.)
13. Numismatic books etc.