This is the official web site of the Puget Sound (Seattle) area Boeing Employees' Coin Club. News items and editorial comment in this web site do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Boeing Company. The BECC meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (see club announcements or upcoming club events below). Meetings are open to all Boeing employees, retirees and other eligible persons as defined by Boeing Recreation. Mailing address: Boeing Employees' Coin Club (or B.E.C.C.) c/o Greg Smith, P.O. Box 6314, Kent, WA 98064.

The Boeing Employees' Coin Club (BECC) is one of the most active coin clubs in the Pacific Northwest region. Per the BECC Constitution and Bylaws, "We, the Boeing Employees' Coin Club, are organized in a spirit of friendliness and good fellowship to share the pleasures of coin collecting." The BECC also contributes to the objectives and purposes of the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association — "to promote, extend, and protect the interests of numismatists and numismatic activities throughout the Pacific Northwest and to foster and encourage the study of numismatics in all its forms."

The BECC publishes a monthly newsletter (the BECC News), holds an annual coin show in January, mints an annual commemorative medal featuring a Boeing product, and promotes numismatics through special programs and activities such as the numismatic display at the Puyallup Fair each September.

The B.E.C.C. is an IRS 501(c)(7) non-profit organization.

It's Over! Hope you enjoyed the show, and we'll see you again next year!
BECC annual coin show was held January 21-22, 2012 at Kent Commons.
See 2012 coin show flyer.
See coin show page for complete information including YN and Scout activities.
See 2012 exhibit awards (including photos). See more 2012 coin show photos.
Photo: John Enges and Jesse Torres at their bourse tables.

Input requested on 2013-2016 medals! Mike Nau is the Medals Chairman for the 2013 BECC annual medal, and has requested input regarding the medal. Mike suggested that we consider a series of medals unified by a theme beginning with the 2013 medal (BECC’s 50th anniversary) and culminating with Boeing’s 100th Anniversary celebration in 2016. Mike is asking you to not only provide design suggestions but also to vote on the potential for a series. He would like you to respond to him directly with your opinion on the series suggestion in one of three general categories: 1) A four-year series 2013 to 2016; 2) A three-year series 2014 to 2016 (with 2013 being dedicated solely to the BECC 50th); 3) No series at all, continue with the normal annual edition; 4) An alternative series not represented by any of the above (you comment). You can contact Mike by e-mail at michael.d.nau@boeing.com or theflyingmk@yahoo.com.

BECC Library inventory added (PDF file), as compiled by BECC Librarian Michael Nau. Items in the library may be borrowed by club members subject to the rules established by the board of directors.

Jim Payne Award! John Enges (left) receives the Jim Payne Memorial Service Award from Terry Kamm (right). The award is given each year to a deserving BECC member who best exemplifies the qualities of our past BECC member Jim Payne, a cornerstone of the club. The committee that selects the winner consists of the last three winners of the award. John has served as the club's refreshment chairman and caters the banquet each year, in addition to the other volunteer service he provides to the BECC. John was presented with a 2012 KC-97 three piece silver, pewter and bronze medal set in a special holder with a mirror base. Congratulations to John for this great achievement! The award was presented at the October 26, 2011 annual banquet. See the full banquet report.

Theft reported! The BECC regrets to report that a number of items were stolen from a club member. The items include Boy Scout silver anniversary coins, silver ingots and silver serving pieces. If you have information or are offered this material for sale, please contact Greg Smith at 253-737-6268.

2012 medal design! - The BECC membership selected the KC-97 Stratotanker military transport, first flown in 1944, as the Boeing product to be represented on the 2012-dated club medal. Members selected the KC-97 from among three top vote-getters at the general membership meeting held on March 23, 2011. Dave Buehler and Alan Van Horn presented nine Boeing products. Members voted via secret ballot during our evening meal break. BECC Secretary Terry Kamm counted the vote totals and provided the results to Alan to announce to the membership. BECC members previously were asked to submit ideas for the next BECC medal design by March 4. Other ideas included the Model 40A mail plane, cruise missile, JDAM and 747-8 Intercontinental. Update: Members selected the desired view of the airplane from among 11 photos presented at the April 27, 2011 meeting, and the approved KC-97 design is shown at left. All 2012 medals have been produced and delivered. Artwork © 2011 The Boeing Company and BECC. All Rights Reserved.

Current and Upcoming Club Events!

• Next Meeting! BECC monthly meeting announcements | Get the club auction form
  Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Tukwila Community Center at 6:00 PM.
  Speaker topics: Challenge Coins, Military Medals/Exonumia by David Buehler.
  Display topic: Mother coins and medals.

• See list of BECC officers.

Current and Upcoming Regional/National Events!

• See the PNNA Homepage and PNNA Calendar for information about such exciting events as the PNNA annual conventions in Tukwila and Portland, National Coin Week, ANA Summer Seminar, and the two annual ANA conventions (National Money Show™ and World's Fair of Money®).

Completed Club Events

• January 21-22, 2012 BECC Coin Show at Kent Commons.
  See 2012 coin show flyer | See coin show page for complete information
  See displays and exhibits page for collector exhibit information

• BECC annual banquet, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Tukwila Community Center.

• Puyallup Fair – September 9-25, 2011 – The PNNA sponsors the annual coin exhibit in the Hobby Hall, with assistance from local coin clubs including the BECC. No volunteer is knowledgeable about all aspects of numismatics – if your question wasn't answered or if you are were unable to attend the Fair, please e-mail your question to info@pnna.org, and it will be directed to a local expert for a response. If you're eligible for the Boeing recreation program, you can also get many numismatic questions answered by attending a BECC club meeting.

• BECC Membership Picnic, 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, Tukwila, WA.

Coin Collecting Consumer & Reference Information from the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association.

The BECC suggests that you also visit the American Numismatic Association
and the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association web sites.
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Updated 4/25/2012 by J. Eric Holcomb, BECC Webmaster