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We learned today that our President Emeritus, fellow collector, and friend Ray Dillard, TEC #837-LM, died yesterday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 94. As lengthening days lead us surely from darkness to light, we give heartfelt thanks for the good example of the indefatigable Ray, who, having finished his course in faith, now finds rest and refreshment. Our thoughts are with his daughters, Sherrie and Kathy, as well as his sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. May his family and his many friends take comfort in their myriad fond memories. A funeral service will be held in Flint, Michigan, on[…]

Are you a member of The Elongated Collectors but not a member of the American Numismatic Association? The ANA is offering an unprecedented $5 Gold membership for club members who are not current members of the Association (regularly $28). Benefits include: Digital subscription to The Numismatist magazine Free admission to all ANA shows Borrowing privileges from the world’s largest numismatic lending library Direct submissions to NGC, the ANA’s official grading service Discount on seminars, hobby publications, books & supplies, collection insurance and more Club members who would rather receive The Numismatist by mail can upgrade to an ANA Platinum membership[…]

The Meeting Minutes from the 2019 Membership meeting have been added to the Annual Reports page.

From the TEC Store Manager, Uni: “ATTENTION! All who ordered the “2019 Pre-Order” Coins – Please be patient with “The TEC Store” as I will NOT have all the “2019 Pre-Order” items until the beginning of September.  Several orders will be going out today, but hose who ordered after the cut off date of August 04, 2019 will be filled as soon as I get the items. Thank YOUs!”

The Board Member’s 2019 Annual Reports have been added to the website in PDF form for your viewing pleasure.  Links to download them can be found at: https://tecnews.org/club/2019-annual-reports/

TEC will be at booth 1847 next to the ANA Kid’s Zone.  This year the convention is in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL (Hall F) August 13-17, 2019.  TEC meetings are scheduled for Friday, August 16 in room 24. Don’ t miss out on the special convention elongated items.  Go to the pre-sale portion of the TEC Store to order yours today!

The Board Member’s 2018 Annual Reports have been added to the website in PDF form for your viewing pleasure.  Links to download them can be found at: https://tecnews.org/club/2018-annual-reports/

Be sure to check out the Photo Gallery which has recently been updated with photos for the ANA Convention from Tyler Tyson and Cindy Calhoun.  If you attended and have any photos you’d like to share, please contact webmaster@tecnews.org about how to submit them!

Check out the great article that Antique Trader just put out about Elongated Coins! You may see some familiar names featured such as TEC Past President, Oded Paz and current president Cindy Calhoun in the article! View it here: http://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques/coins-metals-paper-money/pressing-memories-pursuing-elongated-coins-wont-break-the-bank/

TEC will be at table 554 in Hall D (2nd Level) of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  This can be found in the back by the Kid’s Zone and Museum exhibits. TEC Meetings are scheduled for Friday August 17th from 8am to 1pm in room 120C (Street level) Exhibit appls are due June 15! Let’s see lots of them!