Education Director Column
Winter 2011 - 2012
One of the great pleasures I derive from serving as Central States education director is working with the Education Committee. This talented group of men gives me feedback on new project ideas, approval for existing projects and some of their own original project ideas. By way of introduction, the Committee members are Dave Heinrich of Ohio, Bruce Perdue from Illinois, Buckeye Gerry Tebben, Kevin Foley from Wisconsin, and our chairman, Jim Moores from the "Show Me" state.
As you know, Dave Heinrich also works with YNs at each convention and is the father of award-winning exhibitors Anna and Katie. Dave always has good questions when it comes to project ideas. In short, Dave makes you think think twice about your ideas. His business experience in a creative field makes him an ideal Education Committee member. Dave is a loyal Central States member who supports all of our current education programs as witnessed by the fact that his Cincinnati Numismatic Association has participated in all the CSNS club-related projects.
Bruce Perdue is our talented webmaster who has redesigned the Central States website into a truly functional and user-friendly place for members, visitors and anyone with an interest in what Central States is all about. Bruce is very responsive to all requests for announcements, changes in personnel and convention-related business that must appear on the website. Bruce has submitted new education project ideas to the committee and is a champion for all our ongoing programs.
Gerry Tebben is our Centinel editor and a talented numismatic writer whose column often appears in Coin World. Gerry is an enthusiastic supporter of CSNS programs and likes to feature them in The Centinel. He attends as many of our seminars as time permits, takes photographs and contributes articles on seminar activities. Gerry gives sound advice on how to best publicize CSNS educational programs and assists in soliciting articles about these programs
Jim Moores, our committee chairman and current CSNS vice president, is the ideal person to serve as our leader. He leads by example, often attending CSNS seminars, Boy Scout merit badge clinics and education programs held during conventions. He is responsive to new program ideas and always makes contributions to their success. Jim works well with the entire CSNS Board when it comes time to seek approval for a new education program. The recently approved grant program for authors is a good example of Jim Moores' skill in getting total support for a new idea.
Our newest Education Committee member really needs no introduction. Kevin Foley, past CSNS president and past Centinel editor and current convention chairman actually requested to be added to our Commmittee. It is a rare event happening when a Board member with so many important convention duties wants to serve and make contributions to the committee's work and successes. Kevin's vast knowledge of numismatics , the minds of collectors and dealers, and the innerworkings of Central States make his presence on the Education Committee a genuine privilege for all other members. Kevin is an idea man who expresses himself in writing or verbally with careful and thoughtful words that others pay attention to. I personally thank Kevin for his willingness to serve on our committee and look forward to the years ahead with more confidence knowing he is on board.
Having the support and confidence of the CSNS Education Committee makes my job a happy experience. Any success that I have enjoyed in bringing high quality educational programs to our clubs and individual members is owed to my fellow Education Committee members.
Thanks to each of you!
Ray Lockwood
Education Director
