Arnie Wells, longtime member of our club passed away the morning of June 24. Arnie was a steady attendant of our monthly club meetings and volunteered for the coin show (photo from 2009 show) and the Puyallup Fair. He enjoyed US coins but really enjoyed two-dollar bills or any currency with a numeral 2. In addition, Arnie was a hit with the neighbor kids as he made sure they received the newest quarter after release from the mint. His other main interest, aside from family, was his garden. Arnie didn't get to do much gardening this year, but his family, especially his son Joey, kept it going in hopes that Arnie would get home to enjoy it. Arnie will be missed by many, including our club members. Arrangements will be posted when available.

2009 BECC Meeting Schedule, Display and Speaker Topics.

2009 BECC Banquet set for October 28 at the Tukwila Community Center.

2010 medals to feature P-8A Poseidon – At the March 25 BECC meeting, club members selected the P-8A Poseidon as the Boeing product to feature on the club's 2010 medal. Medals chairman Jim Bell developed specific design concepts to be voted on at the April meeting, and the resulting design is depicted here. This will be the first BECC medal to feature an aircraft carrier and naval ships in addition to the airplane. Eligible buyers may now request order forms from the club.

See BECC medals page for more information.
Artwork © 2009 The Boeing Company and BECC. All Rights Reserved.

Hamm Creek Project! On Saturday, February 7, 2009, five BECC members participated in the Hamm Creek clean-up community service project. Hamm Creek is down the Duwamish about another mile toward Seattle from the Oxbow. According to Greg Smith, "The day was nippy, but once we started hacking and pulling blackberry bush stalks it warmed up." Greg also pointed out that beavers live near the creek, although none were sighted during the clean-up. Photo: BECC Members Jesse Torres, Grant Knutsen, Greg Smith, Ken Dang and Daryle Hawkins. Link for more photos. Thanks to the volunteers!!

It's Over! The Boeing Employees Coin Show, the club's big annual show, was held January 17-18, 2009 at Kent Commons. If you missed it, why not consider attending a regular club meeting instead (see below), or see the PNNA calendar for other local coin shows Photo: bourse activity at the 2009 coin show. Behind the tables with dealer badges are BECC members Greg Smith and John Enges. Link for more photos.

Stearman Kaydet Trainer featured on 2009 BECC medal – See BECC medals page. Artwork © 2008 The Boeing Company and BECC. All Rights Reserved.

Congratulations, Mike!! Michael Pepka was awarded the Jim Payne Memorial Service Award for all his extraordinary help as Coin Show Bourse Chairman, Banquet Coordinator, Past President and all around great guy! The award was presented at the annual banquet.