Cupertino Coin Club

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe M, a cherished member of Cupertino Coin Club since January 2011 and dedicated Board Director. Joe passed away on Easter Sunday, May 20, 2025. Joe was an active participant of the Club, always bringing kindness and generosity to our monthly meetings and events such as the annual banquet.

   A devoted parishioner of St Joseph of Cupertino Church, Joe served as the Club’s liaison between the Club and the Church. In November 2021, Joe shared his numismatic expertise with us as a guest speaker, presenting on the topic of Irradiated Dimes.

     Joe’s wife, Rita, who is also a long-time member of Cupertino Coin Club, warmly invites Club members to attend Joe’s memorial service on Thursday, May 1, at St Joseph of Cupertino Church, located at 10110 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA. Viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by mass at 11:30 a.m., and his internment will take place at 1:00 p.m. We hope many of you can join us to say goodbye to Joe, honor his memory, and celebrate his life.

The May meeting will be the THIRD Friday of May, May 16th, beginning at 7:30 PM. Kevin A will be our guest speaker, talking about Gold Issues and Patterns. We look forward to seeing you then!

Bring this flier to our show for a $1 discount on admission!

Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: The Smallest & Largest Coins
Presented by – Cam & Dan S.

Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: Coin Toss
Presented by – Gran G

Sat, Mar 8, 2025, 11am-5pm – BSA Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop
Presented by – Emile M, Suzy T, & Gran G

Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 7:30 pm –Board Elections for 2025-26 Term
Nominations/Elections Chair – Emile M
Topic: Club Year in Review Slide Show Video
Presented by – Historian, Griffin G

Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 7pm – 55th Anniversary –
Hot Dog /Polish Sausage & Potluck Night and
New Officer Installation

Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10am-5pm – 51st Annual Coin Show
Show Chair – Mike W
Bourse Chair – Bruce B

Note: 3rd Friday of the month:
Fri, May 16, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: Gold Issues & Patterns
Presented by – Kevin A
(Note: this speaker & topic are a change from previously posted)

Fri, Jun 13, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: Other Hobbies Night

Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 7pm – Pizza & Potluck Night
Beauty & the Beast Contest (most beautiful & ugliest coins contest)

Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: 1980s Grading Companies History Exhibit
Presenter – Mike W
2026 Medal Design Contest
Medals Chair – Emile M

Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 12pm – 2pm – Annual Joint Picnic with San Jose Coin Club

Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 7pm – Septemberfest: Potluck Night

Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 11am-5pm – BSA Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop
Presented by – Emile M, Suzy T, & Gran G

Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 7:30 pm – Youth Night
Meeting run by our Junior President, Cam S
Topic: (TBD)
Presenter – Bryce B, Youth Member

Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 5pm-9pm – Annual Banquet
(Date tentative until we book the caterer; alternative date Sun, Oct 19)

Fri, Nov 17, 2025, 7:30 pm – Topic: (TBD)
Presenter – Don P

Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 7pm –
4th Annual Gary L Acquistapace Memorial Donation Fundraising Auction
Holiday Celebration – Pasta & Potluck Night
Auction Chair – Mike W
Auction Co-Chair – Don P

December General Meeting – Friday, December 13, 7:00 pm
St Joseph of Cupertino Church, 10110 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino
Program: Holiday Celebration with Lasagne & Potluck and 3rd Annual Gary Acquistapace Donation Fundraising Auction
Arrive at the meeting 30 minutes earlier than usual. Be sure to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. Bring money. We will be holding our big annual auction. Lots of great items available! Preview at https://mikewagner3.wixsite.com/2024auction

December Board Meeting – Thursday, December 19, 7:30
On Zoom
Members welcome; request the link.

November General Meeting – Friday, November 8, 7:30 pm
St Joseph of Cupertino Church, 10110 N De Anza Blvd, Cupertino
Program: Counterfeit Detection by Don P
Don attended the ANA’s Summer Seminar and learned all about counterfeit detection. Join us in November and learn how to tell if a coin is a fake.

November Board Meeting – Thursday, November 21, 7:30
On Zoom
Members welcome; request the link.

BSA Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop
Sunday, October 6, 2024
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council
1900 The Alameda, Suite 100
San Jose 95126
Scouts in Scouts BSA are invited to come learn about the hobby of coin collecting and earn this merit badge. Register by Oct 2. Details are available on our flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_j5USbZx9jHl38HtOKgNocYYB6e5MnY0/view?usp=drive_link

Join Junior President, Cam, as he runs the October General Meeting.
Friday, October 11, 2024
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
St Joseph of Cupertino Church
Community Room
10110 N De Anza Blvd
Cupertino 95014
We invite all youth (and adults) interested in finding a community of collectors to join us this evening. In addition to our auction, announcements, birthday drawing, attendance drawing, show & tell, general & youth drawing, there will be a presentation by our Youth Advisor, Emile, who will be running an engaging, interactive presentation on U S Coins: The Other Denominations & Sizes.

In-Person Board Meeting (3rd/last one for 2024)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
All members welcome.
St Jude’s Episcopal Church
20920 McClellan Rd
Cupertino 95014

40th Annual Awards Banquet
Sunday, October 20, 2024
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St Jude’s Episcopal Church
20920 McClellan Rd
Cupertino 95014
Club members & their guests can enjoy a social evening with friends, enjoying delicious paella or a meal of your choice. We will be giving out awards and playing BINGO and guessing games after dinner. Register by Fri, Oct 11.
Order form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CrS2YVLw0RHWfeI3CbWp2cCIT4t5A7p/view?usp=drive_link

Have fun earning the coin! Open to all Scouts registered to a Scouts BSA Troop.
Cupertino Coin Club Officers Emile Mestressat and Suzy Trigonis are offering our Scouting America Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council’s new Service Center, 1900 The Alameda, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95126.
Board Directors, Officers and Members will also be assisting with review of requirements and sign-off of Blue Cards. All are Certified, Registered Merit Badge Counselors.
Register by email before Oct 2 with Scout’s name, Troop # & Council to coincollectingmb@yahoo.com. Space is limited.
NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS BADGE CHANGED 1/1/2024; be sure you are working on the CURRENT REQUIREMENTS.
Details are on the flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_j5USbZx9jHl38HtOKgNocYYB6e5MnY0/view?usp=sharing