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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bonedigger, post: 391457, member: 4367&quot;]And the response which was pretty quick and definately not a canned pre-prepared statement.&nbsp; My hat is off to Mr. Gills.</p><p><br /></p><p>////////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p><br /></p><p>Hi Ben,</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for your interest in improving the ANA, I have forwarded your e-mail to the senior staff so that they will be able to consider your recommendations. However, because I am the numismatic educator, I can address some of your concerns and will answer as best as I can.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>#1.&nbsp; The ANA needs to reach out to the nooks and crannies of the Nation. Advertisement is desperately needed on a national television level.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, national television advertisement is very expensive and there is a concern that said advertisement would not reach our target audiences.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>#2.&nbsp; The ANA must realize that a disadvantaged or poor collector is still a collector who yearns for knowledge.&nbsp; It&#039;s expensive for a young collector to try and attend a seminar in Colorado even traveling from say Roswell, NM.&nbsp; Why not send out an emissary with material to teach a class in a small town?&nbsp; Of course the word has got to be spread about such an action, but hey it&#039;s cheaper for one to travel and teach many, than for many to travel and be taught by one.&nbsp; The boyscouts/girlscouts of these areas would flock to a seminar held by an instructor from the ANA.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>During our Summer Seminar program this year, we have been able to host over 50 young numismatists, the vast majority are on scholarship from the ANA or their local club. We encourage young collectors to apply for scholarships so that they have an opportunity to attend this wonderful event. Money for scholarships is raised through 2 YN Auctions. One being held each week of the seminar. Over $13,000 was raised last week for YN scholarships.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>We offer a class for teachers called Coins in the Classroom during Summer Seminar and at various places across the country. The class is designed to show educators how to use money, in all of its forms, using their already established lessons. Just this year, the seminar was held in Houston, Virginia Beach, Colorado Springs (Summer Seminar), and will be held in Cornish, New Hampshire. If you would to bring Coins in the Classroom to your area, I will be happy to discuss the possibility. All that is required is a registration of 15 teachers or more and coverage of travel expenses (a registration fee of $45 per teacher helps to defray some of the cost).</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>Regards,</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>Rod</p><p><br /></p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts?</p><p><br /></p><p>Take Care</p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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