Like last year, this is a 16-page spring convention special edition with eight color pages. Here’s a summary of the contents:
Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA convention in Tukwila (March 17-19), including a welcome message by General Chairman Kevin Charboneau.
PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
An interesting feature article, “The Wright Brothers and a National Bank President,” by Tom Tullis.
A summary of PNNA and ANA news available online, including information about National Coin Week.
Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.
The 4th Quarter 2016 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2016_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 (Oct. 7-9, 2016), including a welcome message by General Chairman Ed Fischer.
PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
Short WashJam 2016 and Washington State (Puyallup) Fair reports and photos.
An interesting article, “Dollars — North, Middle and South” by Mark Benvenuto.
Articles about ANA Summer Seminar by the PNNA scholarship recipients.
Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.
Greetings, and thank you for your interest in the PNNA!
The 3rd Quarter 2016 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2016_Q3.pdf. This is a 10-page regular edition. Here’s a summary of the contents:
Report, photos, meeting minutes and award summaries from the annual PNNA convention in Tukwila (Apr. 22-24, 2016).
PNNA President’s message by newly elected President James Reinders.
An interesting feature article, “Year 1 C.E.: The Earliest Lifetime Portrait of a Biblical Ruler” by guest author Jean-Philippe Fontanille.
A second feature article, “Go Big or Go Home – Is Anyone Collecting These? North and South,” by prolific author Mark Benvenuto.
The 2nd Quarter 2016 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2016_Q2.pdf. Like last year, this is a 16-page spring convention special edition with eight color pages. Here’s a summary of the contents:
Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA convention in Tukwila (Apr. 22-24), including a welcome message by General Chairman Kevin Charboneau.
PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
An interesting feature article, “Letters to the Rescue!” (about National Currency) by Tom Tullis, which will also be an exhibit at the convention.
A summary of PNNA and ANA news available online, including information about National Coin Week.
Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.
The PNNA is also having an election for Board of Directors for the 2016-2018 term, plus a Bylaws amendment. You must be a PNNA member to receive a ballot. If you are a current member and did not receive a ballot, please contact info@pnna.org.
Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA, and I hope to see you in Tukwila.
The 1st Quarter 2016 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2016_Q1.pdf. This is a 12-page regular edition. Here’s a summary of the contents:
Board meeting minutes and report (including collector exhibit winners) from the annual PNNA/WCC convention in Portland (Oct. 16-18, 2015).
PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
PNNA Awards information for 2016.
A brief announcement of the PNNA 2016 spring convention in Tukwila.
An illustrated article, “Penny Press Hits the Road,” by Rick Schulz.
Call for nominations for PNNA officers for the 2016 election.
An interesting article, “Beautiful Commemoratives, North and South,” by Mark Benvenuto.
PNNA scholarship application for 2016 ANA Summer Seminar.
The 4th Quarter 2015 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q4.pdf. Like last year, 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 (the past two years in color). Here’s a summary of the contents:
Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA/WCC convention in Portland (Oct. 16-18), including a welcome message by the new General Chairman, Ed Fischer.
PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
A short Washington State (Puyallup) Fair report and photos.
An obituary for PNNA and WCC member David Ownbey.
An interesting article, “Honoring the Olympics, North and South” by Mark Benvenuto.
Articles about ANA Summer Seminar by the PNNA scholarship recipients (and a PNNA Director).
Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.
Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA.
The 3rd Quarter 2015 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q3.pdf. This is an 8-page regular edition. Here’s a summary of the contents:
PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
Report on annual PNNA awards and annual PNNA convention in Tukwila, including the collector exhibit awards.
The 2nd Quarter 2015 convention special edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q2.pdf. If you are a current PNNA member (or were a member in 2014) you should receive a paper copy of this issue along with an invitation to attend the PNNA’s 75th anniversary party in Tukwila, even if you normally subscribe to the online-only option. If your membership did expire at the end of 2014, please pay by check or online or at the convention to renew your membership.
This special 16-page edition of The Nor’wester includes eight color pages, including a back-cover ad by ANACS, which will again accept submissions for certification and grading at this year’s PNNA convention in Tukwila, May 1-3, 2015. Inside you’ll find the PNNA president’s and convention chairman’s messages, other PNNA and ANA information, a PNNA 75th anniversary trivia page in color, an article by a PNNA member, and coin dealer advertisements. The front cover features the exciting 75th anniversary medal design by former U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver Thomas D. Rogers. Current plans call for these medals (see below) to be ready for sale in Tukwila!
PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (obverse)PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (reverse)
Once again, thanks for your interest in the PNNA, and we’ll see you in Tukwila!
