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PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,014 ✭✭✭✭✭
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If you are a member of the ANA don't forget to vote!

Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


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  • edwardjulioedwardjulio Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mine is filled out, will be mailed tomorrow.

    End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
    ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN

  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can vote on line and save 55-cents.

  • edwardjulioedwardjulio Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Still living in the 20th century. B)

    End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All of Us
    ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN

  • specialistspecialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If possible replace the board!! every last one of them. Vote for the Col. for president (just my personal opinion).

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 12:55PM

    I have to admit I like the Colonel's combination of military experience and formal business schooling. It's impressive that he went from private to Colonel and was commander of the Army Green Berets. Military experience often translates well to civilian leadership positions.

    In another thread I was commenting that Colonel and Doctor are two distinguished numismatist titles and it just so happens that we have a Colonel and a Doctor vying for the President this year.

    Anyone have recommendations for the other positions?

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,988 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Watch the ANA candidate forum at the ANA show in Pittsburgh. It is very eye opening!

  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,598 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Where's Homerun?

    No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 4:29PM

    @derryb said:
    Where's Homerun?

    Running his business?

    This is kind of cool:

    What's more, every DHRC coin comes with a Buy-Back-at-Grade Guarantee.

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,271 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Vote for people you know and trust. Don't feel you need to vote for every office or for 7 candidates for governor.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 6:54PM

    I like hearing about what people are campaigning for. From the election material:

    Ellsworth seems to be working to continue existing work:

    Ellsworth said:
    If elected I will continue and complete some of the terrific initiatives that were begun by Presidents Garrett and Adkins, and will continue to build on the long-term development and gifting programs I’ve been instrumental in.

    Kagin has a 65-point platform with a lot under the menu headings "Platform" and "2 Cent Ideas".

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,014 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For what it is worth.
    Try to read between the lines.
    Look for those that want to improve the ANA not just titles and/or positions held now or in the past!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 7:06PM

    Here's some screenshots from Don's website - http://www.kagin4anapresident.com/

    I love the idea of Skype ANA Seminars. I've been remarking that lots of clubs are using online meetings now and coin clubs should go in the same direction.

    Some ideas I like:

    • Skype ANA seminars, especially for beginners and perhaps use Money Talks.
    • Update / modernize Diploma and other programs.
    • All exhibits images put online. Exhibitors can place images and information on ANA website.
    • Put ANA Museum Collection online. Get dealers to sponsor specific series.
    • Reach out to the entire membership to participate as committee volunteers and/or as speakers. Provide the goals of each committee along with what would be required of each volunteer. Then put them to work!

    Disclaimer: I don't know and have not met Don. I kind of like what he's saying on his website.

    PLATFORM

    2 CENT IDEAS

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 7:01PM

    @messydesk said:
    Vote for people you know and trust. Don't feel you need to vote for every office or for 7 candidates for governor.

    I would say don't vote only for who you know or it will be a popularity contest which has been one of the complaints about the ANA election process in the past.

    Vote for who you think would do the best for the ANA.

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,271 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Zoins said:

    @messydesk said:
    Vote for people you know and trust. Don't feel you need to vote for every office or for 7 candidates for governor.

    I would say don't vote only for who you know or it will be a popularity contest which has been one of the complaints about the ANA election process in the past.

    Vote for who you think would do the best for the ANA.

    That's why the "and trust" part. There may be some that have name recognition, but you have no basis for trusting them with the office they seek.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 27, 2019 7:33PM

    @messydesk said:

    @Zoins said:

    @messydesk said:
    Vote for people you know and trust. Don't feel you need to vote for every office or for 7 candidates for governor.

    I would say don't vote only for who you know or it will be a popularity contest which has been one of the complaints about the ANA election process in the past.

    Vote for who you think would do the best for the ANA.

    That's why the "and trust" part. There may be some that have name recognition, but you have no basis for trusting them with the office they seek.

    I've only talked to 1 person running for office, but I wouldn't limit who I vote for to that one person (who I also trust).

    I've never talked to any of the people I vote for public office so I would say I don't "know" them. People should campaign and make their platform known. Why should the ANA be different?

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • FunwithMPLFunwithMPL Posts: 329 ✭✭✭

    I voted online.

    Collector
  • FunwithMPLFunwithMPL Posts: 329 ✭✭✭

    I just hope the new board gets things done.

    Collector
  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,644 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was disappointed to see campaign statements focusing on previous activities, awards, professional status, and platitudes. This community is small enough that everyone already knows that stuff. Instead I'd like to see specific proposals, and only then, should one get into why their experience might be useful for achieving said goals.

    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,840 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Don gets my vote. I believe his platform is exactly what ANA needs to continue being relevant. But then again, I'm just one of "no nothings"


    8 Reales Madness Collection
  • ColonelJessupColonelJessup Posts: 6,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 28, 2019 2:50PM

    @specialist said:
    If possible replace the board!! every last one of them. Vote for the Col. for president (just my personal opinion).

    She doesn't mean me :D

    Having known him for eons and having taught with Steve at ANA, I concur :)

    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - Geo. Orwell
  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some future group of candidates could agree on 3 fundamental changes/improvements for ANA. Develop a plan to accomplish those things, then address members with a consistent, reasonable and unified message. The Board president has to be one of the group.

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,014 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I believe one or more are just looking to add to their titles, more than helping the Hobby.
    I am sad to see this!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,644 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RogerB said:
    Some future group of candidates could agree on 3 fundamental changes/improvements for ANA. Develop a plan to accomplish those things, then address members with a consistent, reasonable and unified message. The Board president has to be one of the group.

    This. Lone voices on the board don't get much done.

    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PTVETTER said:
    I believe one or more are just looking to add to their titles, more than helping the Hobby.
    I am sad to see this!

    How can you tell? Are their platforms thin?

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,014 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is something to be said about being old
    And after 29 years in the military and meeting many different people, one has a gut feeling.
    It's in the smallest details, nothing big!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • goldengolden Posts: 9,988 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I voted today.

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