Chris M. will present this month's program, "Coins with Special Significance", an overview of coins through the ages. Fran R. will present the March program, an update on our club's 50th Anniversary Coin.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS DUE. The dues for membership have not changed in several years; still a bargain at $12/adult and $3/youth under 18 yrs. LIFE MEMBERSHIP is $100. Members not required to pay are new members that joined late in the year (see printed newsletter for names), Life Members (12), and Honorary Life Members (5). Paul A. will be taking membership dues at the meeting. Make checks payable to Tidewater Coin Club, Inc. If you pay by mail, send the check to Tidewater Coin Club, Inc., PO Box 5247, Virginia Beach, VA 23471-5247.

New Life Members in 2005: Ray K. and George S.

TIDEWATER COIN CLUB SPRING COIN SHOW, February 19 & 20, Pembroke Hall, 4815 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA (1/4 mile west of Pembroke Mall). Time to start getting your displays ready for the show.

PROGRAMS FOR 2005 Any member who would like to present a program, give a lecture, or has suggestions for programs during the year, see Fran R.

New members in January: William G., Mildred H., Frank L., and Ron M.

Coin Game: Bring a world coin from a country that touches the arctic circle. January's winner was Shawn A.

Young Numismatist Quiz: See printed newsletter for details. Last month's winner was Josh B.

Polo shirts will be available in February.

Drawing this month for a 1993 British Proof Set. April's raffle will be an ancient silver coin of the Roman Empire. The long-term raffle is for club members and any number of chances may be purchased.  See Chris M. at the meeting to record your $1.00/chance donation.

Club members are welcome to attend the monthly Board meeting.   The next meeting will be Monday, February 28, at 7:30 PM.  (See paper newsletter for details and directions.)

Sheryl must receive information on Auction lots for the March 9, 2005 meeting by Friday, February 25.

Bring a friend to the meeting.