A NEW BEGINNING, IN A NEW MILLENNIUM
Report From the PNAS Board of Directors

As we are now in the information technology and globalization era, the new Board of Directors  of the PNAS for the year 2000  has come up with a comprehensive plan that will give the PNAS  a fresh start to keep pace with the present trends in the international numismatic and antiquarian community.

Primarily, the PNAS Board focused on the aspects of CLUB ACCESSIBILITY TO ITS MEMBERS and BETTER AUCTIONS. It is in this context  that the Board decided to make some changes on the old system and arrangements, but at the same time reaffirmed some basic guidelines and rulings. Thus, through the leadership of our new president Mariano M. Cacho, Jr., the Board now present the following developments within the PNAS.

A NEW CLUBHOUSE: Since many of the members were not able to utilize the old clubhouse in Malate due  to the problem of accessibility, the Board decided to move the clubhouse to Cubao, Quezon City, which is the middle part of the metropolis.   The new clubhouse has an improved library, video and audio, communications and kitchen facilities. On reservation basis an active member can used the 80 sqm ground floor plus two rooms on the second floor  for small gatherings and functions.

A NEW NEWSLETTER AND PNAS MONOGRAPH:  The Board has created a newsletter and publications committee which is headed by Ramon Villegas, Jr. The first issue of our  semi-annual newsletter, named  The COLLECTOR,  was distributed to active members and friends last April.

The new Board has unanimously approved the reviving of the PNAS Monograph. This publication will feature important numismatic articles published in the past with additional annotations considering recent discoveries and findings. Prof. Ambet Ocampo and Mr. Richard Lopez, famous historian and writer and former PNAS president respectively, have agreed to contribute their expertise in this undertaking.

A NEW COMMUNICATIONS SET UP: Aside from the usual postal and conventional telephone system the PNAS Board has upgraded the communications facilities at its new clubhouse. We can now be reach through fax and cellphone and email.

DISTRIBUTION OF PNAS PUBLICATIONS: All active life, regular and foreign members or those who have in one way or another contributed to the club efforts will receive copies of PNAS publications. Regular auction patrons and inactive members shall at least receive a copy of the auction catalogue and or organizational notices.

The PNAS spend 25.00 pesos for every catalogue sent within the country. In order to reduce this expenditure a new distribution scheme has been adopted by the Board. Members are encouraged to pick up their copies at the clubhouse or designated pick-up centers established in major areas within the metropolis.

For local members who still wish to have their copies delivered by post you can help us in this cost cutting endeavor by sending us five pieces of self addressed 5 3/4" x 9" document envelopes with 25.00 pesos of stamps affixed on each envelope.

A new delivery scheme for foreign members has yet to be finalized. The PNAS will definitely appreciate any generous contribution and assistance in this regard.

NEW MEMBERSHIP LIST: The Membership Committee has just finished the encoding of its membership database. Revisions are being made to amend specific particulars such as current address and membership numbers. The PNAS Membership Committee is inviting all its members to send in their business cards and / or contact information for inclusion in our database.

NEW ANNUAL DUES PAYMENT SCHEME: The Board feels sees the necessity to simplify and enhance the collection of membership dues. Thus, membership fees to the PNAS must be paid on or before March 16, the anniversary of our club. Being a newly introduced system, members have until the end of June 2000 to settle all dues.

A NEW SET OF CLUB ACTIVITIES:  The Board has already finalized the calendar of activities for the remaining  months of the year 2000. Aside from the regular auction, the first  held last April 9,  a regular monthly meeting and mini auction will be held on the third Saturday of each month. A provincial educational trip is also in the offing.

Your Board strong feels that the above plans and programs will enable it to continue its 71-year legacy.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who for the past couple of months contributed their time and resources to enable us to attain some of our objectives.

Maraming Salamat! *
 

The PNAS BOARD
* Thank You Very Much!