With the cancellation of this summer's ANA Convention due to Covid-19 the NBS conducted the annual meeting on August 28th via zoom. Thanks to the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES) and NBS Vice-President Len Augsburger the entire membership had an opportunity to attend the meeting. Highlights of the meeting included the announcement of The Asylum awards, an informative presentation by Lianna Spurrier discussing how to bring a book from finished manuscript to print and Treasurer Chuck Heck's financial and membership report.

I want to thank David and Maria Fanning forconducting our benefit mail bid auction, which is critical to the financial health of the NBS. Together our generous donors and enthusiastic bidders will make the auction a success again this year. The sale closes August 31st at 6:00 PM ET. Be sure to check out the catalog and send your bids to David at df@numislit.com .

Kevin Foley, the bourse chair of the New York International Coin Convention, has offered the NBS a club table at their planned January 2021 convention. This would be a great opportunity for the NBS to connect with a different group of collectors than we typically reach. If you plan to attend the show and would be willing to display membership applications and a few samples of The Asylum at the table please contact Tom Harrison at tharrison1971@gmail.com .We also have the opportunity to hold a meeting and educational presentation at the show, and welcome potential speakers.

For more information on NBS, or to join, see:
https://www.coinbooks.org/

For more information on the New York International show, see:
www.nyinc.info