Oded Paz is the ANA's National Coordinator for the Club and District Representatives Program. He writes a regular newsletter for clubs that highlights activities going on within the ANA. This is his newsletter for December 2012 and January 2013. 

What's going on at the ANA? - December 2012 - January 2013

Welcome to another edition of "What's going on at the ANA?"

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and started your new year with a few positive New Year's resolutions that include numismatic progress and enhancing the relationship between the ANA and your fellow numismatic collectors.

BREAKING NEWS-For the first time, we will have an ANA Clubs & District Reps meeting at the FUN show (see http://www.funtopics.com/fun-convention.html for additional info).

The meeting will be held on Saturday morning, 8-9 a.m., in room S331A. I hope to see as many of you as possible. Please note that the meeting start time has been moved to 8 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m., since some members have other functions that start at 9 a.m.

As I did in previous newsletters, I will continue with the advantages of being a member of the ANA. This month's advantage: Discounted Krause Publications Subscriptions

By being a member of the ANA, you can save up to 83 percent off newsstand prices for Bank Note Reporter, Coins, Coin Prices, Numismatic News and World Coins News subscriptions.

You can also sign up for an annual or monthly subscription to the www.numismaster.com online database of U.S. and world coin and paper money price guides and save 25 percent off the regular price.

So, what else is new & exciting? Please see the following:

• The 2012 Money Talks lecture series is available on DVD. More than 50 titles have been filmed in high definition and professionally edited to create the perfect way for collectors to learn more about the numismatic hobby. These DVDs make great gifts or can be used to increase attendance at coin club meetings. Price for each DVD is $24.95 plus $5 shipping and handling. ANA member special: Buy 2 DVDs, and get the 3rd free. For a full list of 2012 Money Talks titles and descriptions, email david@coinvideo.com.

• Big Easy Money - the ANA marches into New Orleans. With a big bourse fit for the Big Easy, the best education in numismatics, the signature Museum Showcase, and so many more activities going on by day, and the famed night life of New Orleans available after the show closes, you'll want to make your plans early to attend the 2013 National Money Show. Check out NationalMoneyShow.com for regular updates on all of the exciting numismatic events that will be happening May 9-11 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

• Nominations for the ANA Board of Governors must be received by March 1. Stop by the ANA Elections Center at Money.org/Elections now to download the nomination forms. Candidates must secure the nomination of 25 members, 25 member clubs or a combination of the two to be put on the ballot.

• Nominate a deserving numismatist for an award - ANA Service Awards is an opportunity to recognize those collectors who support and uphold the association's mission. Nominations are currently being sought for the following service awards:

► Farran Zerbe Memorial - The ANA's highest honor, it is given in recognition of numerous years of outstanding, dedicated service to numismatics.

► Medal of Merit - This award honors individuals who have dedicated numerous years of service to the association and promotion of the hobby.

► Glenn Smedley Memorial - This award recognizes individuals who have devoted their efforts to the betterment of the ANA.

► Lifetime Achievement - This award is presented to an individual, family, firm or judicial entity that has made outstanding contributions to organized numismatics.

► Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture - A lifetime achievement award.

► Adna G. Wilde Award for Excellence - The award honors an ANA member who dedicates his or her time and resources to strengthen the hobby and further the educational mission of the ANA, and sets an example for others to follow.

► Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year - The award honors a professional numismatist who shows uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the ANA, and displays exemplary ethical standards as a numismatic dealer.

► Exemplary Service - The award recognizes an individual or entity (club, corporation, firm or association) that has performed services on behalf of the ANA that are "above and beyond" the call.

► Adult Advisor - This award is presented to an individual who has devoted their efforts to recruiting young numismatists and aiding in the development of intermediate to advanced young collectors.

► Young Numismatist of the Year - This award honors young collectors for outstanding contributions to the hobby and industry.

• The latest blog posts at The Exchange -The Exchange is the ANA's member blog. Here are some recent headlines from The Exchange:

► Weekly Money Museum item: The second-to-last Canadian penny

► Video interview with ANA Executive Director Jeff Shevlin on the ANA Road Show initiative

► The history behind postage currency

Read more at The Exchange.

For additional information and details on many of the items listed above, you can always go to the ANA's website and read the Press Releases.

I repeatedly encourage you to send me any and all ideas, requests, kudos and constructive criticism, so please write to paz@money.org.

Oded Paz

ANA National Coordinator

Club & District Representatives Program