Summer FUN 2008
It is time to get really serious about Summer FUN 2008. F.U.N. will present its second annual Summer FUN convention which will be held in the Palm Beach Country Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida from 26 - 28 June 2008. Last years convention was met on opening day with a crowd larger than expected. Many of our dealers were very excited about the first Summer FUN Convention and signed up immediately for this year’s convention.
We are currently on track to match or exceed last year’s bourse in terms of dealership. Our exhibits will be a non-competitive, therefore, if you have something that you think that others would enjoy viewing, please contact our Exhibit Chairman Dick Wells at: Dick@FUNtopics.com
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Randy Campbell receives
FUN Award of Merit
Randy Campbell joined a very exclusive group of FUN members by receiving the FUN Award of Merit, the highest honor that FUN can bestow on any of it members. Randy, a former President, former Board Member and Education Director for 30 years was presented the Award of Merit plaque at opening ceremonies on January 10th, 2008. The Award of Merit has been given out less than 10 times in the past 53 years. Randy was more than deserving of this award. Congratulations Randy!
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2008 Fun Convention
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
This year saw the return of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) along with their Billion Dollar Display and the favorite of everyone the ‘Spider Press’. Along with their exhibits, the BEP also designed a new series of souvenir card which is called the ‘Americana Series’. This new series is unique in that it entails vignettes and stamps that deal with, in our case Florida. A great souvenir of the FUN convention. |
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Presidential Awards
Two FUN Presidential Awards were given out on Saturday night at the President’s dinner. Fred Lake FUN's Official Photographer and Signage person was presented with the award for his many years of service to the organization.
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Reed Gold Mine
We also brought in the Reed Gold Mine from Midland, NC. Nearly two thousand people tried their luck at panning for gold. Reed Gold mine actually transported one and a half tons of gold laden dirt from the mine.
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Eddie ‘Ed’ Abbott was also presented with the FUN Presidential Award for his service as the guardian of Keys and Cases. Ed has for many years stayed in the background and has gone about his very tedious job making sure that the dealers have good serviceable cases to work with. With nearly 3,000 cases to sort through before each convention, it does not take much to see what a job he has to deal with. Thanks in part to both Fred and Eddie, FUN is second to none! Congratulations! |
Rainbow Notes
One beautiful display and very possibly the only time anyone will be able to see it was a complete collection of the Series 1869, Rainbow Notes. These notes were from the $1 note through the $1,000 note. This what gorgeous display.
The budget section was a big hit. Buyers and prospective buyers milled around that section the entire convention.
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Upcoming FUN Conventions
2008
Summer FUN: June 26-28
West Palm Beach
2009
FUN: Jan 8-11
Orlando
Summer FUN: July 9-11
West Palm Beach
2010
FUN: Jan 7-10
Orlando |
