Dr. Gordon A. Singer
Mr. Dmitry Markov
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Dr. Gordon A. Singer |
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Mr. Dmitry Markov |
The Bermanian Guild of Numismatists
An association of hobbyists, scholars
and dealers,
getting together in the spirit of Bermania.
Principles and Organization
Like all things Bermanian, BeGON is not a democracy but is benevolent,
and based on principles of legitimacy. Membership classes consist of:
Royal Patron
Founder
Charter Member
Member
Membership application is made by petition to the two Founders
and to His Majesty the King of Bermania. Nomination can be made without application
by application by either of the two Founders or His Majesty the King of Bermania.
Membership is granted upon unanimous approval by that triumvirate, who constitute
the Board of Governors. Once granted, it is held in perpetuity at the sufferance
of the Board of Governors. All Bermanian subjects as of 7 November 1998 who
are also numismatists are, barring reason to the contrary, ipso facto granted
membership in BeGON. One or two new members may be accepted per year. Memberships
are free; and mailings and are subsidized by Royal Largesse.
Membership in BeGON does not automatically confer citizenship
or the status as subject of the Kingdom of Bermania. Naturally, all these terms
are subject to change at the whim of His Majesty with the consultation of one
or both of the Founders.
The Bermanian Guild of Numismatists is an equal opportunity
organization, open to humans, canines, equines, felines, dragines, and ursines.
BeGON meetings are designated porcupine free environments.
The Second Annual Meeting
of BeGON, the Bermanian Guild of Numismatists, was held in conjunction with
the 28th Annual New York International Numismatic Convention. It was convened
at the Marriott World Trade Center at 7:30 p.m. on 4th December 1999.
In addition to a speech by his Majesty concerning recent
revelations of Bermanian History, there was also an opportunity to honor and
recognize our founders, Mr. Dmitry Markov and Dr. Gordon Andreas Singer. Doctor
Singer presented an address on early numismatic associations in the Bermanian
homeland.
It
was announced that in the past year the American Numismatic Association had
officially recognized the Kingdom of Bermania, designating the Royal Couple
as ANA Region 10 Country Ambassadors to Bermania.
Members in attendance were presented their perpetual membership
badges. As is the tradition in Bermania, the Royal Couple also distributed largess
to all present. In this case largess consisted of silver colored chocolate coins
struck at the behest of Queen Barbara to honor the silver anniversary of the
reign of King Alanus I. Thus was provided sustenance for the members and guests
for their distant journey near at hand.
The meeting was closed by Royal decree. Light refreshments
and good nosherae were served. Immediately following attendees joined Their
Majesties, for dinner at Abyssinia, 35 Grand St., near Soho, New York City for
Ethiopian food, in the "Dutch" manner. (We're a small kingdom
with a small treasury.)
World Coin News
photograph of
His Magesty
addressing BeGON
The
Third Intermittent Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. was held in conjunction with the 32nd Annual New York International
Numismatic Convention. It was convened at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, Saturday,
January 17 at 7:00 p.m., 2004.
The New York International brings together the leading dealers and collectors
of non-United States coins from throughout North America. A great many numismatists
from overseas were present as well.
His Majesty, King Alanus I of Bermania, addressed gathered BeGONers concerning Bermania's involvement in international governmental organizations. His Majesty will specifically discuss the relationship between the Kingdom and the United Nations and its predecessor, the League of Nations.
A small exhibit of products from Bermania were displayed. As is the tradition in Bermania, the Royal Couple distributed largess to all present. It is their intent not only to increase trade but to promote the country's national principles of "responsibility and joviality." New members were recognized, including the world famous General Tsao, but the meeting was open to members of the general public.
The
Fourth Intermittent Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. was held in conjunction with the Chicago International Coin Fair.
It was convened at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International, Friday, April 30 at
6:30 p.m., 2004. The C.I.C.F. is sponsored by Krause Publications, the world's
largest hobby publisher. The event brings together leading dealers and collectors
of non-United States coins from throughout North America.
His Majesty, King Alanus I of Bermania, discussed the origins of the Bermanian people, and the historical titles of Bermania's kings. According to convention chairman Kevin Foley, "While the United States Treasurer has appeared at coin conventions, I believe that King Alanus is the only head of state to make such appearances." New members were recognized, but the meeting was open to members of the general public.
A small exhibit of products
from Bermania were displayed. It is His Majesty's intent not only to increase
trade but to promote the country's national principles of "responsibility
and joviality." As is the tradition in Bermania, the Kingdom distributed
Royal Largess, in the form of Baklava, to all present. Refreshments were generously
donated by C.I.C.F. Chairman Kevin Foley.
The Fifth Intermittent Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. was held in conjunction
with the 33rd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention. It was convened
at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, Saturday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m., 2005. The
New York International brings together the leading dealers and collectors of
non-United States coins from throughout North America. A great many numismatists
from overseas were present as well.
His Majesty, King Alanus I of Bermania, addressed gathered BeGONers concerning how Howard Hughes saved the ancient Bermanians. But he stopped in the middle due to general hunger. The Royal Couple distributed largess to all present. A new members was inducted.
The Sixth Probable Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. was held in conjunction with the Chicago International Coin Fair,
we seem to recall. It was likely convened at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International,
on a Friday in April, 2005. Nobody seems to be sure.
The Seventh Irregular Meeting
& Norton Walk
In conjunction with the Annual convention of the American Numismatic Association,
BeGON hosted two events. The convention was held in San Francisco, capitol city
of Emperor Norton I of the United States. In his memory, on Thursday, July 28,
2005 King Alanus, accompanied by Bermanians, BeGONers, and ANA members, ceremoniously
traced the steps of "Emperor Norton's Last Journey." As is universally
known, Emperor Norton died in 1880 on a Thursday at 8:15 pm while walking to
a lecture scheduled to begin at 8 pm sharp.
His Majesty on the Norton walk with Sir Mark of the
Joyful Countenance and BeGONer Gregory Thompson.
The walk began at the former location of the Emperor's Palace. It traced his
steps uphill to the spot where the Emperor collapsed just steps from his destination.
The following night, BeGON hosted an Irregular meeting, held in the Mosconi
West Convention Center. As the U.N. was founded in San Francisco, His Majesty
delivered a speech on Bermania's involvement in the U.N. and League of Nations.
Lite refreshments and good nosherae were served.
The Eighth Intermittent
Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. was held in conjunction with the 33rd Annual New York International
Numismatic Convention. It was convened at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, Saturday,
January 14 at 7:30 p.m., 2006. The New York International brings together the
leading dealers and collectors of non-United States coins from throughout North
America. A great many numismatists from overseas were present as well.
His Majesty, King Alanus I of Bermania, addressed gathered BeGONers concerning the history of St. Francis of Assisi and the Royal Bermanian Free Zoo. The Royal Couple distributed largess to all present. A new members was inducted.
The Ninth Intermittent Meeting
of Be.G.O.N. will be held in conjunction with the 35rd Annual New York International
Numismatic Convention at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, Saturday, January 13
at 7:30 p.m., 2007. The New York International brings together the leading dealers
and collectors of non-United States coins from throughout North America. A great
many numismatists from overseas were present as well.
His Majesty, King Alanus I of Bermania, will address those present concerning how Howard Hughes really saved the ancient Bermanians, a story interrupted two years ago due to hunger.
Membership
List
Royal Patrons (1998):
001 King Alanus I of Bermania
002 Queen Barbara of Bermania
Founders (1998):
003 Mr. Dmitry Markov
004 Dr. Gordon Andreas Singer
Charter Members (1998):
005 Mr. Lucien Birkler, Esq.
006 Frederick, King of the Belgians, Archmoneyer of Bermania
007 Alexander of Montrose
008 Mrs. Elaine Malloy
009 Dr. David Sorenson
010 Mr. Gregory Thompson
011 Mrs. Carolyn.Thompson
012 Mrs. Camden Percival
Members (1999):
013 Sir Mark of the Joyful Countenance, KNW
014 DeAnne, Empress of Persia, Queen of Armenia, Mechinka, and Hungary
015 Theodore, Graf von Talladega
Annual Members:
016 Robert Charles François Jean-Victor Sekulovich (2000)
017 Gar Travis, Numigeoarthistographer (2001)
018 General Tsao (deceased, 2002)
019 Roger J. Merritt (2002)
020 Randy Thern (2003)
021 Kevin Foley (2004)
022 John Kraljevich (January 2005)
023 Robert Walter (January 2006)
024 James Diricles, Esq. (April 2006)
BeGON may be contacted at BeGON@bermania.org
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