2013 Summer F.U.N. Schedule Of Events
2013 Summer F.U.N. Schedule Of Events
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Mark your calendars! Let's get ready to have some fun! Summer F.U.N. that is, each year the show gets bigger and better! Thanks to all of YOU that have supported the show. We look forward to seeing our FUN Members and friends again in July.
7th Annual Summer FUN Convention
Click to viewFlorida United Numismatists, Inc., is hosting the 7th Annual Summer FUN Convention in Orlando Florida
When July 11th - 13th 2013.
Where The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive in Hall WC. This location is across I-Drive from the new facility in which the January FUN Convention is held.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive, Hall WC
Orlando, Florida 32819
Official FUN Website
Admission: FREE And open to the public.
Parking See OCCC's Website for OCCC General Parking Information
Hours Of Operation The convention opens to the public at 10:00 A.M., July 11th and will run through 5:30 P.M. July 13th.
Convention Hours
Thursday July 11th
10 am to 6:30 pm
Friday July 12th
10 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday July 13th
10 am to 5:30 pm
Numismatic dealers from around the country will converge at the Orange County Convention Center to buy, sell and appraise coins, paper currency, tokens, medals and other items. Make sure to mark your calendar for this great event.
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A View of the convention floor and message center
Schedule Of Events
This is a temporary listing of the Schedule of Events for the 2013 Summer FUN Convention. The final schedule will be posted approximately mid-June. Yet to be added to this schedule are the Heritage Auction and lot viewing schedules, as well as possibly some club meetings. Please check later for the final schedule.
Thank you!
Tuesday, July 9th 2013
Noon Security room opens. Security is open 24 hours a day until closing at noon on Thursday, July 11. Room W209C.
Wednesday July 10th 2013
Security room open 24 hours a day until noon on Thursday, July 11th Room W209C.
9:00AM-6:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W209AB.
9:00AM-7:00PM Dealer/Exhibitor registration. Corridor outside exhibit hall WC.
Dealer pre-registration and photo ID open.
2:00 PM Security begins in bourse area. Hall WC.
2:00-7:00PM Dealer/Exhibitor set-up. Closed to the public. Hall WC.
4:00-7:00PM Avoid the long lines and register early! Early Bird badge holders may enter the bourse area. Hall WC.
6:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes.
7:00 PM Dealer/Exhibitor registration closes.
7:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Hall WC is secured.
Thursday July 11th 2013
Security room is open until noon. Room W209C.
8:00AM-6:00PM Dealer registration. Corridor outside of exhibit Hall WC.
8:00AM-6:30PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W209AB.
8:30AM-7:00PM Bourse & exhibit areas open to authorized persons and early bird badge
holders. Hall WC.
9:00AM Public registration begins. Corridor outside exhibit Hall WC.
10:00 AM Summer FUN convention opens to the public.Ribbon cutting ceremony outside
Hall WC.
Noon Security room closes and will reopen at noon on Saturday, July 13th. If you have
specific security needs please speak to someone with Positive Protection, Inc., or anyone on the FUN board.
1:00 PMEducational Seminar “The Wonders of Collecting Foreign Coins,” by Bob Hurst.
Foreign coin collecting is one of the most interesting and exciting areas of numismatics. Current FUN Vice President Bob Hurst is one of America’s most respected world coin dealers. He’ll tell those in attendance how to get the most out of their world coin collecting experience in this wonderful program. Room 314B.
2:30 PM Educational Seminar “Florida Checks from A to Z,” by John and Nancy Wilson
Former ANA President John Wilson and his wife, Nancy Wilson, are both avid check collectors. Together they will present a fascinating slide program geared toward check collecting in the sunshine state. If time permits, they’ll also take questions from the audience. Room 314B.
6:00 PM Dealer registration closes.
6:00 PM Heritage Premier Auction Session 1. Room W315A
6:15 PM Public registration closes.
6:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. One-way traffic begins.
6:30 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes.
7:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Hall WC is secured.
8:00 PM Time approximate. Heritage Auction Session 2. Immediately follows Premier
Auction Session. Room W315A.
Friday July 12th 2013
8:00AM-6:00PM Dealer registration resumes. Corridor outside exhibit Hall WC.
8:00AM-6:30PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W209AB.
8:30AM-7:00PM Bourse/exhibit areas open to authorized persons and early bird badge holders Hall WC.
9:00 AM Public registration resumes. Corridor outside exhibit Hall WC.
10:00 AM Show opens to the public.
10:00AM-1:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Settlement and Pickup. Room W209AB.
1:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Settlement and Pickup closes.
1:00 PM Heritage Auction Session 3. Room W315A.
1:00-2:30 PM FUN Member Club “Get Together & Discussion” moderated by FUN President
Tony Swicer. By invitation only. Room W315B. More information can be downloaded Here
1:00 PM Educational Seminar. “The 5-5-5 Silver Dollar Program,” by Randy Campbell
ICG senior grader Randy Campbell is a recognized expert in U.S. Silver Dollars. Today, Randy will give 5 dates in the silver dollar series he likes for potential fun and profit, 5 tips to improve your grading skills, and 5 ways to avoid buying counterfeit silver dollars. A short question and answer session will follow Randy’s program. Room 314B.
2:30 PM Educational Seminar“Errors and Varieties Found on U.S. Tokens” by B.J. Neff
Mr. Neff, a FUN board member, is one of America’s leading error and variety experts. Today he takes a close look at some spectacular errors on U.S. Civil War Tokens. This outstanding power point presentation promises to be one of the highlights of the Summer FUN convention! Room 314B.
6:00 PM Dealer registration closes.
6:00 PM Heritage Auction Session 4. Room W315A.
6:15 PM Public registration closes.
6:30 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes.
6:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. Begin one-way traffic.
7:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Hall WC is secured.
Saturday July 13th 2013
Security room reopens at noon. Room W209C.
8:00AM-Noon Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W209AB.
8:30AM-3:00PM Dealer registration resumes. Corridor outside exhibit Hall WC.
8:30AM-6:00PM Bourse/exhibit areas open to authorized persons and early bird badge holders. Hall WC.
9:00 AM Public registration resumes. Corridor outside exhibit Hall WC
9:00AM-Noon Heritage Auction Lot Settlement and Pickup. Room W209AB.
9:00-9:30 AM Registration for Young Numismatist (YN) program begins. For YN’s ages 5 to 18. YN’s must be FUN members, and dues are $5 annually. Room Room W315B
9:30-11:30AM Young Numismatist program. Room Room W315B
10:00 AM Show opens to the public Hall WC.
11:00AM-1:00PM Florida Chapter Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collector Club meeting. Room W414D.
11:30 am YN program ends
12:00 Noon Educational Seminar “Building a Collection of U.S. Type Coins,” by Tom Palmer
Exactly what is a type coin? What are the best grades to collect? Where’s the best place to buy them? Former FUN board member Tom Palmer has all the answers in this most informative educational presentation. His program promises to be a hit with both beginning collectors and advanced numismatic investors. Room 314B
Noon Security room reopens. Room W209C
Noon Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes, and Auction Lot Settlement and Pickup ends.
12:30-1:00 PM Registration for Girl Scout/Boy Scout Coin Collecting merit badge program. Room W315B.
1:00-4:00 PM Girl Scout/Boy Scout Coin Collecting merit badge program Room W315B.
2:00 PM Heritage Auction Session 5. Internet only.
3:00 PM Dealer registration closes.
5:15 PM Public registration closes.
5:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. Begin one-way traffic.
6:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed.
Sunday July 14th 2013
Security room is open until noon. Room W209C.
Noon All security ends. Building must be vacated.
3:00 PM Heritage Auction Session 6. Internet only.
We're looking forward to seeing the following coin clubs arrive by bus to Summer FUN!
Palm Beach Coin Club - Friday, July 12, 10:00 AM
Greater Jacksonville Coin Club - Friday, July 12, 10:00 AM
Ocala Coin Club - Friday, July 12, 10:10 AM (35 seater)
West Hernando Coin Club - Saturday, July 13 - 10:15 AM
FUN! For The Whole Family!
Lincoln Wants YOU At The FUN Show!
Grab the kids, come to Summer F.U.N. And Meet Mr. Lincoln
Quick Links To 2013 Summer FUN Show News
Heritage Auctions
At 2013 Summer F.U.N
Summer FUN Promises A Strong Dealer Presence
FUN Supports Member Clubs
Sincerely Cindy A Message From FUN Convention Coordinator Cindy Wibker
Summer F.U.N. FREE Educational Seminar Listing
Celebrating The 100th Anniversary of the Buffalo Nickel
Coin & Currency Grading Available At Summer FUN
Pan For Gold At Summer FUN!
Meet Lincoln At 2013 Summer FUN!
Meet David Chaltas, General Robert E. Lee Impersonator
2013 Summer F.U.N. Young Numismatists Meeting
2013 Boy/Girl Scout Merit Badge Clinic
FUNtastic Discounts &
Coupons
Disney Theme Park Discounts For Summer F.U.N. Conventioneers
Summer FUN Convention Photo Galleries
Coin Tales From The Bourse Floor Video Interviews
Explore The Bourse Floor Video Interviews
Planning On Attending Summer FUN?
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Mark Your Calendars
Be sure to mark your calendar and come see us at the FUN Show!
7th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 11-13, 2013 - OCCC West Building, Hall WC, Orlando, Florida
59th Annual FUN Convention: January 9-12, 2014 - Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida
8th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 10-12, 2014 - OCCC West Building, Hall WA1, Orlando, Florida
60th Annual FUN Convention: January 8-11, 2015 - Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida
9th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 9-11, 2015 - OCCC West Building, Hall WA2, Orlando, Florida
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