The latest edition of the ’s award-winning magazine included a nomination form for the 2013 version of the Greg Susong Award. As noted on the nomination form “The Greg Susong Memorial Award is given to the person that makes the greatest contributions to the chip collecting hobby, in addition to having the greatest impact on advancing the chip collecting hobby during the previous year (2012). Criteria should include contributions in all facets of the hobby, both online, in print and in person at functions.” The first two recipients were Charles Kaplan & Todd Barrett, well-deserved for all of the work that they have done for this hobby as well as for the .

Please take the time to write & send in your nomination for the person that you feel is most deserving of this wonderful award. If you wish to get a head start on your nomination , you can down-load the PDF version of the nomination form from the club’s website (thanks, David) by following the link provided http://www.ccgtcc.com/2013SusongBallot.pdf . Also note that you can scan your ballot & e-mail it to me at Membership@ccgtcc.com or you can even just send an e-mail to me at Membership@ccgtcc.com stating who you are nominating and why.

In closing, I’d like to note that this award honors someone that was not only a great friend to many of us, but also to the and the gaming collectibles hobby – Greg Susong. Please take the time to honor those in your hobby that have also given to our hobby & that have helped to make it so enjoyable & rewarding.

Thank you.

Steve Bedo