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#1
General Discussion / Re: CCA Board Meeting 10/13/25...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 06, 2026, 07:20 PMWas the video for this ever published?
#2
General Discussion / Re: CCA Board Meeting Monday 1...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 06, 2026, 07:19 PMWas the video for this ever published? I would like to upload to the clubs YouTube channel.
#3
General Discussion / Re: A heart filled message I c...
Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Feb 03, 2026, 10:05 AMHi Bob! Maybe we need to play that game at the convention, (Bob Newhart Game)LOL
Thanks for taking the time to write this. That was actually very helpful context, and much clearer than trying to go back and forth on the ChipBoard threads.
I completely understand the distinction you're making. If there's negativity in those discussions, it isn't aimed at coin collectors as people or their hobby, it's frustration over repeatedly revisiting an outreach idea that has already been tried, evaluated, and found to produce minimal results for the effort required. That makes sense, especially given limited volunteer time and energy.
I also appreciate the historical perspective. A lot of people (including me) weren't around for the late 80s/early 90s efforts, so it's easy for newer members to assume it's an untapped opportunity, when in reality it's been tested more than once.
Where I'm coming from is simply this: I believe the club has to grow, but I agree that we need to focus our energy on outreach methods that have the best chance of working today. What worked pre-internet isn't necessarily the best strategy now, and what sounds good on paper doesn't always produce results in the real world.
That said, I also don't want us to lose sight of the value of personal interaction. Handshakes and in-person conversations still matter. Whether it's a coin show, a casino memorabilia show, a local meet-up, or any related event, having members out there being sociable and spreading the word about the club and what we do is valuable too. Even if it doesn't translate into instant membership numbers, it helps keep the hobby alive and makes the club visible.
So I'm not married to "coin shows" as the answer. I'm more interested in the bigger question: what outreach can we realistically execute with our volunteer base that will actually bring in new members? In 2026, I personally think that leans more toward modern communication and online visibility, along with selective in-person outreach where it makes sense.
Thanks again for the thoughtful explanation. I appreciate it, and I'm always open to hearing more ideas and perspectives from members who've been through the earlier outreach attempts.
Respectfully, and focused on the future,
Dan R-9148
Thanks for taking the time to write this. That was actually very helpful context, and much clearer than trying to go back and forth on the ChipBoard threads.
I completely understand the distinction you're making. If there's negativity in those discussions, it isn't aimed at coin collectors as people or their hobby, it's frustration over repeatedly revisiting an outreach idea that has already been tried, evaluated, and found to produce minimal results for the effort required. That makes sense, especially given limited volunteer time and energy.
I also appreciate the historical perspective. A lot of people (including me) weren't around for the late 80s/early 90s efforts, so it's easy for newer members to assume it's an untapped opportunity, when in reality it's been tested more than once.
Where I'm coming from is simply this: I believe the club has to grow, but I agree that we need to focus our energy on outreach methods that have the best chance of working today. What worked pre-internet isn't necessarily the best strategy now, and what sounds good on paper doesn't always produce results in the real world.
That said, I also don't want us to lose sight of the value of personal interaction. Handshakes and in-person conversations still matter. Whether it's a coin show, a casino memorabilia show, a local meet-up, or any related event, having members out there being sociable and spreading the word about the club and what we do is valuable too. Even if it doesn't translate into instant membership numbers, it helps keep the hobby alive and makes the club visible.
So I'm not married to "coin shows" as the answer. I'm more interested in the bigger question: what outreach can we realistically execute with our volunteer base that will actually bring in new members? In 2026, I personally think that leans more toward modern communication and online visibility, along with selective in-person outreach where it makes sense.
Thanks again for the thoughtful explanation. I appreciate it, and I'm always open to hearing more ideas and perspectives from members who've been through the earlier outreach attempts.
Respectfully, and focused on the future,
Dan R-9148
#4
General Discussion / Minutes from general board mee...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 03, 2026, 03:38 AMThe action-packed record of tonight's board meeting is below in both video and audio-only formats. In addition, the meeting minutes (AI-generated, deal with it - but they're pretty darn good) can be found below as well.
Yes, there are some misspelled names. If you want your name spelled correctly, change your zoom display name to be your full name and it will use it. Otherwise, you're going to be HotSharkBait69 or whatever in the minutes, and that's on you. Also, don't ask Doug Smith to pronounce "Madrigrano". You'll thank me later.
We'll probably edit the minutes for the archives. But right now, I wanted to get them into your hot little hands because I know you're dying to read them. You don't read? Watch or listen to the recording, ya masochist. Play it at double speed when it's my turn to talk. I sound funny AND you won't have to listen as long.
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oZ1SrhBvT1G9ZYw3llEygHQaYJrQ2Yey/view?usp=sharing
Audio Only: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_lrqV25mNyuAMf1yrzbb-rwhawNoe28q/view?usp=sharing
Minutes (text): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bmvc7n7j44Eiqu1DVBBR_KgFoDOSXxuiUF-K2qboI3k/edit?usp=sharing
Yes, there are some misspelled names. If you want your name spelled correctly, change your zoom display name to be your full name and it will use it. Otherwise, you're going to be HotSharkBait69 or whatever in the minutes, and that's on you. Also, don't ask Doug Smith to pronounce "Madrigrano". You'll thank me later.
We'll probably edit the minutes for the archives. But right now, I wanted to get them into your hot little hands because I know you're dying to read them. You don't read? Watch or listen to the recording, ya masochist. Play it at double speed when it's my turn to talk. I sound funny AND you won't have to listen as long.
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oZ1SrhBvT1G9ZYw3llEygHQaYJrQ2Yey/view?usp=sharing
Audio Only: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_lrqV25mNyuAMf1yrzbb-rwhawNoe28q/view?usp=sharing
Minutes (text): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bmvc7n7j44Eiqu1DVBBR_KgFoDOSXxuiUF-K2qboI3k/edit?usp=sharing
#5
General Discussion / Re: A heart filled message I c...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 02, 2026, 05:26 PMDan,
On the chipboard you asked a question about what you interpreted as animosity toward coin collectors. There's so much noise and distractions there I figure my response may be clearer here.
Back when chip collecting became a thing a lot of chip collectors were also coin collectors. Actually the CCA is affiliated with the ANA (but I am not quite sure how). At the coin shows the CC>CC (CCA) sometimes had a table where we could reach out to attendees. Exactly how effective that outreach was is up for debate. As the saying goes "recollections may vary"
Keep in mind this was pre-internet, pre-ebay. Like late 80s, early 90s. Like 30 plus years ago. Some people still posting on the ChipBoard were part of that. But over time that outreach faded away.
The idea of talking to coin collectors at the shows was brought up several times in the last few years, almost exclusively by someone who himself cannot/will not execute it. Barry Sherwood several years ago went to the Florida FUN show on his own expense to represent the club. The results were minimal. His conclusion was that if a local member were willing to man a table, 'it couldn't hurt'. But the results don't justify any expense or distraction from other club activities.
Everyone thought the issue was settled. And yet the call continued 'if we only exposed ourselves at these coin collectors, we would get so many people'. Again by someone who wouldn't actually do it.
Even CCA founder Archie Black chimed in saying the results don't justify the effort. At my work we say 'the juice isn't worth the squeeze'.
And yet the call continues to this day. "Broken record". "Beating a dead horse". Pick your metaphor.
So if you see negativity in those threads, please understand it's not toward the coin collectors or that hobby or those shows. It's toward the idea that everyone needs to yet again spend limited energies considering an idea that has objectively been proven as being not worth the effort to execute.
Hope that helps, if others disagree I welcome to hear their thoughts.
On the chipboard you asked a question about what you interpreted as animosity toward coin collectors. There's so much noise and distractions there I figure my response may be clearer here.
Back when chip collecting became a thing a lot of chip collectors were also coin collectors. Actually the CCA is affiliated with the ANA (but I am not quite sure how). At the coin shows the CC>CC (CCA) sometimes had a table where we could reach out to attendees. Exactly how effective that outreach was is up for debate. As the saying goes "recollections may vary"
Keep in mind this was pre-internet, pre-ebay. Like late 80s, early 90s. Like 30 plus years ago. Some people still posting on the ChipBoard were part of that. But over time that outreach faded away.
The idea of talking to coin collectors at the shows was brought up several times in the last few years, almost exclusively by someone who himself cannot/will not execute it. Barry Sherwood several years ago went to the Florida FUN show on his own expense to represent the club. The results were minimal. His conclusion was that if a local member were willing to man a table, 'it couldn't hurt'. But the results don't justify any expense or distraction from other club activities.
Everyone thought the issue was settled. And yet the call continued 'if we only exposed ourselves at these coin collectors, we would get so many people'. Again by someone who wouldn't actually do it.
Even CCA founder Archie Black chimed in saying the results don't justify the effort. At my work we say 'the juice isn't worth the squeeze'.
And yet the call continues to this day. "Broken record". "Beating a dead horse". Pick your metaphor.
So if you see negativity in those threads, please understand it's not toward the coin collectors or that hobby or those shows. It's toward the idea that everyone needs to yet again spend limited energies considering an idea that has objectively been proven as being not worth the effort to execute.
Hope that helps, if others disagree I welcome to hear their thoughts.
#6
General Discussion / My Set Collecting journey bega...
Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Feb 02, 2026, 07:24 AMAs a young kid My mom and dad would often visit my uncle who came up in gaming, at that time he was the "boss" of casino operations at the "Riv", if it was to happen in the casino it had to come to Frank! I always asked him to tell the old stories of the days past, gamblers he met, and would listen entranced!
I loved the Riviera, it felt like home, as a young kid my folks would take us to Las Vegas for a visit always staying at the Riviera. I often reflect on how many security guards may have been silently following me and my young nephew around the hotel as we explored!! Even shooing us off the gaming floor as we listened to the coins and tokens dropping into the trays of all those slots!
Once old enough to actually play, Frank would always "tease" about "the gambling bug", little did I know he wasn't just warning of the danger or making fun of the guy that came with $500 and was now cashing in his plane ticket to "make the big come back". He was teaching a lesson.
The Riviera was the place where the chip bug bit me. I needed a set of casino chips at home, real ones! While my journey started with the Paulson store and fantasy chips at home, yep, they were real chips! not worth much, but "real", My Riv chips were the passion. Who'd have thunk that grabbing a few chips from my dads drawer would have led to one day being my passion set along with some sorted singles!
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I loved the Riviera, it felt like home, as a young kid my folks would take us to Las Vegas for a visit always staying at the Riviera. I often reflect on how many security guards may have been silently following me and my young nephew around the hotel as we explored!! Even shooing us off the gaming floor as we listened to the coins and tokens dropping into the trays of all those slots!
Once old enough to actually play, Frank would always "tease" about "the gambling bug", little did I know he wasn't just warning of the danger or making fun of the guy that came with $500 and was now cashing in his plane ticket to "make the big come back". He was teaching a lesson.
The Riviera was the place where the chip bug bit me. I needed a set of casino chips at home, real ones! While my journey started with the Paulson store and fantasy chips at home, yep, they were real chips! not worth much, but "real", My Riv chips were the passion. Who'd have thunk that grabbing a few chips from my dads drawer would have led to one day being my passion set along with some sorted singles!
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#7
General Discussion / Re: A heart filled message I c...
Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Feb 02, 2026, 06:04 AMI working on it buddy! Im working on it.
#8
Events / Magazine - Expected ship date
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 02, 2026, 04:11 AMStart looking for the club magazine to arrive. This time you'll get an electronic version to go with it!
#9
Events / Re: Fall Issue - Expected Ship...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 01, 2026, 09:06 PMThanks for the correction, Steve. I bumped it to Sep 4th. The original date was taken from an email you sent. These are just estimates, but I wanted to get something on the calendar for anything and everything the club does in hopes that people use the calendar. Eventually, this will all move over to a google calendar that people can incorporate into their own, which will be nice.
#10
General Discussion / Re: A heart filled message I c...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 01, 2026, 09:03 PMWell said, and come on in. The water's fine. And bring the slot machine collectors, the gaming table collectors, the menu collectors, the dice collectors, the swizzle stick collectors, the TITO collectors, and all of the other casino collectors with you. You might need a bigger bus. Figure it out, willya?