name, simply because we don't wish to jeopardize being noticed by the IRS and there is a tremendous amount of effort necessary to do so. But there's more than one way to skin a cat and alternative means & methods to expose our HOBBY can be & should be explored. And to me, our HOBBY encompasses more than just chips & tokens -- it should include all of those things that John mentioned above PLUS gaming/casino-related ashtrays, matchbooks, swizzle sticks, silver strikes, coin buckets, postcards, napkins, decanters -- gee, this sounds like a trip through Pam G's home .

I, personally, appreciate the discussions. If, after all is said & done, no changes are made & no new direction undertaken, then all we have done is had an excellent discussion about something we all seem to care about. But if we don't bring it up for discussion, then I certainly wouldn't feel as though I've done my "job".

Thanks again.

Steve Bedo
Membership Officer