On this date 100 years ago...

coindeuce

A dedicated group of a dozen coin collectors met in the deep cold of the evening at the home of Dr. French in Rochester, N.Y. to found the longest continuously active coin club in the United States.
The Rochester Numismatic Association has been the home club of many notable numismatists, including Dr. French, George "Pappy" Bauer, John Jay Pittman, Charles Ricard and even guest members such as B.Max Mehl.
The R.N.A. takes great pride in its mission of fostering education and comraderie in numismatics. Many a toast will be proposed tonight at the club's Centennial banquet, and I wish all of the members here could join me to hoist a few! Here's to the greatest hobby in the world and to one of the greatest numismatic organizations !

The oldest continuously active club in America

ajaan

You guys still hold a coin show in the museum?

Congrats on the 100 years. Your have 15 years on the B.N.A.

ricko

Congratulations... Cheers, RickO

ambro51

How many founding members are still active? I know coin collectors are old farrts....

coindeuce

No founding members living at this time. The eldest member living is member #1 (by assigned tenure), Charles Ricard at 85. I grew up on the same street as Charlie, before he moved to the suburbs of Chicago. As most here may know, Charlie is a recipient of the Farran Zerbe Award, among others. Ricard has been an active member of R.N.A. for over 50 years.