C.O.C.A. Times

address is jscarini@execpc.com. In an effort to
insure that members are kept current with regards
to last minute changes of meetings, shows, scams,
upcoming auctions etc., I would like to focus on
updating our membership data base (especially e-
mail addresses).
Starting with the next issue I plan on highlighting a
member and their collection. This would include
photos of their collections and a brief interview with
the member relating some highlights of their col-
lecting career. If there are any aspiring authors out
there please feel free to write an article for the mag-
azine. Anything relating to the hobby is always
Updating membership information (name, address, welcome. Even if you have an idea for an article
phone numbers, and e-mail) is easy, send an e-mail (but not sure where to start) then send it to Paul
to Dan Davids at (DJDAVIDS@earthlink.net). In Hindin at BedVibr8or@aol.com he may be able to
the subject line say "COCA Membership Update". give you some ideas. The C.O.C.A booth at the
Dan has done a great job as our treasurer and mem- Chicagoland show will be open from 12:00 on
bership coordinator. He can respond to member- Friday the 2nd of April thru 12:00 Sunday the 4th of
ship, dues questions as well as update your person- April. If you have some time during this period and
al info into our database. Information sent to mem- would like to volunteer to "work the booth" please
bers from this database would be disseminated cen- let me know. If you have any ideas, concerns ques-
trally with the Subject Line reading - "C.O.C.A tions please feel free to e-mail me at
Update". The updated data is also collated and sent walex6@msn.com - Phone 480-227-4742.
out as a list with the summer C.O.C.A magazine
issue. This is a benefit for members only and pro-
Alex Warschaw
vides the names and phone numbers of fellow col-
lectors in your area and around the country.
A
COIN OP CONUNDRUM
(What the heck is it?)
Here is a slot machine stand that is most unusual. Does anyone
have one, if so what machine does it go with. It is 36 inches tall
and 16 inches square on top and has a beautiful cast iron base.
The center has a cast iron vending chute that says "GUM" Mills
Novelty Co., Chicago. There is a small lock under the top and
has a pulley like mechanism inside which is probably used to
vend the gum. My initial thought is perhaps a Liberty or
Operator Bell since the casting has bells in it. Please respond to
the editor BedVibr8or@aol.com. Responses will be included in
the next issue.
I would also encourage anyone with similar
"Coin Op Conundrums" to take some photos
and send them to Paul Hindin at
BedVibr8or@aol.comfor inclusion in our
next issue.
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