What perks go with being an ANA Governor?

RYK

I would imagine that there are perquisites that come with being an ANA Governor. Sure, it's probably not free, unlimited upgrades at PCGS, free tables at all the major shows, 115% of hammer consignments at Heritage, but there must be some. If all the Governors received was an earful from the whining membership, no matter how altruistic these people may be, I doubt that fine people would clamor to get elected.

So, what do the Governors get for their tireless work?

ziggy29

<< <i> If all the Governors received was an earful from the whining membership, no matter how altruistic these people may be, I doubt that fine people would clamor to get elected. >>

Just ask my wife about her year-and-a-half stint with the homeowners' association board where we used to live. Lots of innuendo, personal attacks relating to motives, competence and integrity, and smear campaigns from a small but very vocal group of rabblerousers doing all they can to besmirch your integrity.

And there were no real perks to it other than a key to the rec center so she could get in while it was closed.

One of the best things about moving away was that she could resign her seat without looking like a quitter, because it was brutal.

Michigan

<< <i>I would imagine that there are perquisites that come with being an ANA Governor. Sure, it's probably not free, unlimited upgrades at PCGS, free tables at all the major shows, 115% of hammer consignments at Heritage, but there must be some. If all the Governors received was an earful from the whining membership, no matter how altruistic these people may be, I doubt that fine people would clamor to get elected.

So, what do the Governors get for their tireless work? >>




In the past I believe they got travel expenses to the ANA conventions paid for or something like that along with free hotel rooms.

I believe they have cut back on the "freebies" in recent years. I remember one ANA official taking an all expenses paid trip to China
on the ANA's dime that seemed to have little to do with numismatics..... but he had nice pictures of the trip to show in NN or CW.

Longacre

A gaggle of ANA groupies.

Zoins

You get to be a "public figure" in the eyes of the law?