Where:  Franklin Marriott Conference Center  @ Cool Springs
             700 Cool Springs Blvd.,  Franklin, TN  37067
When:  Friday, April 6 - Dealer Set up & Members Only 9 am - 1 pm
             Public Admitted 1 pm - 7 pm
             Saturday, April 7 -  8 am - 4 pm
Admission:  $5. for Non-Members TMCA Members get in free - Wear badge
             Children under 12 free.  Also admitted free, if in uniform:  Members of
             US Military, Fire and Police, R.O.T.C. and military re-enactment groups.
What Will Be There:  Uniforms, medals, insignia, badges, helmets, weapons. 
             Buy-Sell-Trade.
Table Reservations:   6 FT. Tables ~ Member Prices:
Display  Tables - $20 each     Sale Tables - $45 each
Contact Bill Price @615-661-9379 to reserve.

Room Reservations at Hotel:  Call 615-261-6100 or 1-888-403-6772, talk with Ann Stricker or Andi Eastep; ask to receive the TMCA discount price of $89. plus tax.. Deadline for this special rate is Tuesday,  March  13th!                                                                                                                          

The Spring show is coming: It’s just around the corner and it’s almost sold out (again!!). If you are a procrastinator, we suggest you hurry. If you need information on tables, e-mail Bill Price at williamprice4@comcast.net. See additional info above.

Stolen Valor Act: Title 18, United States Code Section 704.

I am not going to play lawyer nor try to explain the new law in this newsletter. Bottom line is this, the new law, signed 20 DEC 2006 states that it is illegal to buy, sell, trade or even mail the following U.S. medals, Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star and Purple Heart. I strongly agree with the intent of the law “Prosecuting fake war heroes”,   but the current wording in it, affects collectors deeply, and can make you a criminal overnight. Right now it is best to take a “wait and see” approach to the law, and do not become the target of some Federal agent trying to make a name for themselves. You can have that Purple Heart in your collection, just don’t try to sell or trade it.

 

 

 

Editor for this issue:
David Hoagey