As we prepare for the ANA's World's Fair of Money to be held in Philadelphia from August 14-17, TAMS is excited to announce that plans are falling into place for our usual Wednesday meetings and banquet. Below are the specifics — plan to attend!

Wednesday, August 15

Board meeting Room 121A
Philadelphia Convention Center 8:00 a.m.

General Membership Meeting Room 117
Philadelphia Convention Center 1:00 p.m.
Speaker will be Ernie Nagy, incoming TAMSpresident, on the "Satire of Hard Times Tokens"

TAMS Banquet - hosted at Maggiano's Little Italy,1201 Filbert St., Philadelphia

Tickets - $50.00 per person — includes a fabulousmeal + door prizes, an auction, and the awardingof the Mishler Cataloging Awards and theSchenkman and other Literary Awards.

Begins at 6:30 p.m. We have 50 spots forreservations, so you will want to make sure you getyour reservation to Kathy Freeland early. Please notethat checks will not be cashed until after the banquet,so if you want to just call or e—mail with a reservation,that is fine as well, as long as you pay either prior toor at the dinner.

Meal will include beverage of choice (no alcohol,although there will be a cash bar just outside thebanquet room), Classic Bruschetta, Chopped Saladand Chopped Apple & Walnut Salad, Lasagna,Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan, Tilapia,Tiramisu and a fresh fruit plate.

If you have auction items you would like to donate tothe society, please contact Kathy Freeland as well.

Kathy Freeland — PO Box 195, Mayville, MI 48744
Phone Number — 989-843-5247
E-Mail ksfdaf@sbcglobal.net

For more information on TAMS, see:
http://www.tokenandmedal.org/