A shining example of dealer outreach is shown in this press release for a new "Coin University" program organized by Seth Chandler of Witter Coin Co. in San Francisco.
-Editor
YN Scholarships Available for First
Coin University Program in San Francisco
Scholarship applications are now being accepted from young numismatists, ages 13 to 21, for the first Coin University program in San Francisco, California, July 24-31, 2021. As many as 25 all-expense scholarships will be awarded by the Witter Coin Scholarship Fund and will include expenses for a parent or guardian to accompany any winners under the age of 18.
The past year of the pandemic has kept many young collectors' hobby activities limited to social media and other online resources. The Coin University project will give them hands-on experience and expand their knowledge in grading and authentication of U.S., world and ancient coins and other topics from an all-star team of veteran numismatists, explained Seth Chandler, the owner and chief numismatist at Witter Coin Co. in San Francisco.
The YNs will be able to meet other young collectors in person, have classroom instruction, enjoy a numismatic field trip of San Francisco and also get the experience of actually being behind the counter in a major coin store. We want to encourage them along with their coin collecting journey, Chandler added.
Classes and accommodations will be at the Marriott Hotel at the famous Fisherman's Wharf and the internship experience will be at the nearby Witter Coin Co. store at 2299 Lombard St.
In addition to Chandler, the five days of Coin University classes will be taught by:
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John Brush, president of David Lawrence Rare Coins in Virginia Beach, Virginia, chairman of the National Coin & Bullion Association (formerly the Industry Council for Tangible Assets), and a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild Board of Directors;
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Numismatist Steve Feltner, director of Numismatic Education and Outreach at Professional Coin Grading Service in Santa Ana, California;
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Dr. Kevin Kaufman co-founder of Choice Numismatics in Clovis, California;
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Devin Hipp of Devin Hipp Enterprises LLC in Virginia Beach, Virginia;
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David McCarthy, senior numismatist and researcher at Kagin's in Tiburon, California; and
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Jim Stoutjesdyk, vice president of Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas and recipient of a Doctor of Numismatics honorary degree from the American Numismatic Association.
The planned 25 scholarships are being funded by donations to the Witter Coin Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Information about the Coin University program and how to apply for consideration of a scholarship can be found at
www.WitterCoinFund.com. The website also has information about how to donate to the scholarship program. Prospective applicants and donors can also call Witter Coin at (415) 781-5690.
For more information, or to donate, see:
https://www.wittercoinfund.com/
The Witter Instagram feed is worth subscribing to. It's quite active and fun, including video applications and conversations with jazzed scholarship applicants. This is how hobby outreach is done in 2021 and hopefully other organizations will learn from their example.
-Editor
For more information, see:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COHRprGLGLc/
Wayne Homren, Editor
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