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PNNA 4th Quarter 2024 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2024 fall coin show edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2024_Q4.pdf.

The Nor'wester 4th Quarter 2024 cover.
The Nor’wester cover – 4th Quarter 2024.

As announced previously, there are only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. This is one of the main 24-page editions, and plenty of paper color copies will be available at the PNNA’s fall coin show in Tukwila, Oct. 4-6.

Summary of 4th Quarter content:

  • PNNA President’s message by Rick Schulz.
  • PNNA fall coin show welcome message by the show chairman.
  • A brief PNNA spring convention report and other news.
  • A feature article about the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle by Phil Iversen.
  • An additional article about the 2016 U.S. Mint gold centennial commemorative coins by Mark Benvenuto.
  • ANA Summer Seminar reports by the PNNA scholarship winners.
  • Various dealer advertisements. Please visit some of our dealers at the show!

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2024 edition of The Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2024 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2024_Q3.pdf.

As announced previously, there are only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. The other two editions are smaller like this edition. This change allows the two main editions to be printed in color and have more pages, more articles and stories, more photos, and additional dealer ads if requested. There will be plenty of copies printed for distribution at shows, clubs and other events such as the Fair. Please start writing your content for the main editions now!

Summary of other 3rd Quarter content:

  • PNNA President’s message by Rick Schulz.
  • A message about the Washington State (Puyallup) Fair also by Richard Schulz. Please volunteer!
  • Brief mentions of the PNNA and Willamette/Portland fall coin shows, which will be covered in the next (4th Q) edition.
  • PNNA spring convention news – awards, collector exhibits, and board member and meeting minutes information.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 4th Q 2023 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2023 fall coin show edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2023_Q4.pdf.

The Nor'wester cover - 4th Quarter 2023
The Nor’wester cover – 4th Quarter 2023

As announced last year, there are only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. This is one of the main 24-page editions, and plenty of paper color copies will be available at the PNNA’s fall coin show in Tukwila, Oct. 6-8.

Summary of 4th Quarter content:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • PNNA fall coin show welcome message by the show chairman.
  • A brief PNNA spring convention report and other news.
  • Token & Medal articles by Kevin Akin and James Bard.
  • “Eric visits Carson City” story by editor Eric Holcomb.
  • Various dealer advertisements. Please visit some of our dealers at the show!

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2023 edition of The Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2023 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2023_Q3.pdf.

As announced last year, there are only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. The other two editions are smaller like this edition. This change allows the two main editions to be printed in color and have more pages, more articles and stories, more photos, and additional dealer ads if requested. There will be plenty of copies printed for distribution at shows, clubs and other events such as the Fair. Please start writing your content for the main editions now!

Summary of other 3rd Quarter content:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A message about the Washington State (Puyallup) Fair by Richard Schulz. Please volunteer!
  • Brief mentions of the PNNA and Willamette fall coin shows, whch will be covered in the next (4th Q) edition.
  • PNNA spring convention news – awards, collector exhibits (no competitive exhibits this spring), and board member and meeting minutes information.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 4th Q 2022 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2022 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2022_Q4.pdf.

The Nor'wester cover - 4th Quarter 2022
The Nor’wester cover – 4th Quarter 2022

As announced last quarter, there will be only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. This is one of those editions, and is the PNNA’s first full-color 24-page newsletter! Printed copies were available at the fall coin show in Tukwila in October.

Summary of 4th Quarter content:

  • Welcome to Tukwila by General Chairman Kevin Charboneau.
  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • An extensive illustrated story about “The McVicker’s Theatre Medal” by James Bard.
  • PNNA news stories – “Penny Press Travels East” and “WashJam 2022 Report” by Rick Schulz.
  • PNNA spring convention news – “Kid’s and Family Education Activities Zone Makes Spring 2022 PNNA Show Special” by Walt Ostromecki.
  • “Examples of Conder Tokens” (with photos) to encourage you to apply for a scholarship to attend the British Token Congress in England next year.
  • Ads by Heritage Auctions and various other dealers.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2022 edition of The Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2022 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2022_Q3.pdf.

As announced herein, there will be only two main editions of The Nor’wester each year, for the spring convention and the fall coin show. The other two editions will be short letters like this edition. This change will allow the two main editions to have more pages, more articles and stories, more photos, and additional dealer ads if requested. There will be plenty of copies printed for distribution at shows, clubs and other events such as the Fair. Please start writing your content for the main editions now!

Summary of other 3rd Quarter content:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A message about the Washington State (Puyallup) Fair by Richard Schulz. Please volunteer!
  • Brief mentions of the PNNA and Willamette fall coin shows, whch will be covered in the next (4th Q) edition.
  • PNNA spring convention news – awards, collector exhibits (unfortunately none at this event), board installation and links to meeting minutes.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 4th Q 2021 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2021 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2021_Q4.pdf.

Normally this would be the Fall Coin Show special edition, however, due to possible smaller attendance at this year’s fall shows, it’s a smaller 8-page edition, but still in color! We have not printed extra copies for distribution at the shows but plan to return to that practice in 2022. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • Brief news about the Washington State Fair, the fall coin shows, and PNNA members who received awards at the ANA convention.
  • A feature article, “MicroSummit 2021,” by Allen G. Berman.
  • A back-cover advertisement by ANACS, a centerfold ad by Heritage Auctions, and an ad for the fall Inland Empire Coin Show in Post Falls, Idaho.

The fall PNNA and WCC shows in Tukwila and Portland are still scheduled – see https://www.pnna.org/wp/events/fall/. The Tukwila show is next weekend – October 8-10.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2021 edition of The Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2021 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2021_Q3.pdf.

Normally this would be the Washington State (Puyallup) Fair special edition, however, due to uncertainties about the PNNA’s participation in the Fair this year, it’s a smaller 8-page edition, but still in color! Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • Updates on the Washington State Fair and about Scout Workshops. Note that the PNNA is expected to have limited participation in the Fair.
  • A feature article, “Classic Morgan and Peace Dollars in Modern Times,” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • An obituary for Bill McKivor, 1940-2021.
  • A back-cover advertisement by ANACS, and an ad for the fall Inland Empire Coin Show in Post Falls, Idaho.

The fall PNNA and WCC shows in Tukwila and Portland are still scheduled and will be covered in the next edition of The Nor’wester. Also see https://www.pnna.org/wp/events/fall/.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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Convention messages General announcements

PNNA 4th Q 2020 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2020 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2020_Q4.pdf.

Normally this would be the fall convention special edition, however, due to the cancellation of this year’s two fall shows (in Tukwila and Portland), it’s a smaller 8-page regular edition, but printed in color! Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A summary of PNNA annual awards.
  • Two short articles, “The Shortest National Bank Title” and “The Longest National Bank Title,” by Tom Tullis.
  • An interesting feature article, “Coin Collecting Merit Badges — now done virtually!” by James Reinders and Tony Kalt.
  • Advertisements by ANACS and Heritage Auctions. ANACS has a special offer, and Heritage has some great upcoming auctions as usual!

In addition, readers are encouraged to view two special World War II-related articles: (These articles were originally on the homepage, but now you can find the links on the 2020 news page, or the reference page.)

  • The Short Snorter Project has released a book by Thomas J. Sparks titled The Short Snorter Project – Still Keeping the Memories Alive – Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II. The link on the website allows you to access the book for free on the Newman Numismatic Portal.
  • Another WWII story – The Occupation of Hong Kong and the Life of a Veteran by Michael Souza is an abridged version of an award-winning article originally written in 2018 for the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association’s CN Journal. This is a 50-page PDF file (currently hosted directly on the PNNA website), well-illustrated and easy to read.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 4th Q 2019 Nor’wester convention edition

The 4th Quarter 2019 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2019_Q4.pdf.

This is a 16-page fall convention special edition with eight color pages, similar to the spring convention special edition that has been published for a number of years. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA/WCC convention in Portland (Nov. 1-3), including a welcome message by General Chairman Ed Fischer.
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • An interesting feature article, “U.S. Gold “Half Dollars” – Where Are They Now?” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • Two articles about ANA Summer Seminar by the PNNA scholarship recipients. Both were very creative!
  • Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are available online.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA, and we’ll hopefully see you in Portland!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster