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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;umtrr-author, post: 566763, member: 5719&quot;]A couple of suggestions...</p><p><br /></p><p>1) Is there a &quot;grownups&quot; coin club in your area?&nbsp; If so, they might already have an auxiliary group for young numismatists.&nbsp; If not, they might be interested in the idea and be willing to help.</p><p><br /></p><p>[Editorial Comment: Unfortunately, we live in a society where any outreach to children may be viewed as &quot;suspect&quot;.&nbsp; Having an established organization behind you adds credibility, but you may be prepared for some very pointed questions as to your motives from some non-trusting individuals.]</p><p><br /></p><p>2) The US Mint makes a fair amount of educational material available at no charge. </p><p><br /></p><p>3) Scout organizations might be a place to start since they have merit badges (or whatever they call them) for coin collecting.</p><p><br /></p><p>4) Elementary schools sometimes look for speakers and special programs and that might be a place to start also.&nbsp; A quick query to the local school district would give some sense of how interested they might be in a program.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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