1928 at the Seneca Hotel. An existing photograph of the 1912 convention shows the 47 people who attended and the number included only two women. Photos of the 1917 Convention show fewer people but many more women present. This is thought to reflect the social aspects of very early coin conventions. From the beginning the club has maintained both a collection and a circulating library. The curator often brings selections to meetings for display. Especially when the pieces complement the talk given that evening. In 1947, the RNA sponsored the Rochester Junior Numismatic Association under the leadership of Edward F. Meinhart, the 31st president of the senior group. Since then, the RJNA has met independently on a monthly basis. Many RJNA members continue on to join the RNA. Each spring the RNA sponsors a speaking contest named to honor Edward F. Meinhart. The contest is open to young numismatists and is intended to encourage the study and enjoyment of numismatics. Every participant is given a trophy and the winner is given a plaque. Presidential medals Each year the RNA honors the immediate past president with a medal and a banquet. This tradition started with the first RNA president, Dr. George P. French. The early medals were created by RNA members and accomplished artists Joseph A. Koeb and Alphonse Anton Kolb. Club memberships The RNA is a member organization of: American Numismatic Association (Branch #2, and ANA Life Club #8), American Numismatic Society, Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, Empire State Numismatic Association, Token and Medal Society (TAMS), Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) See also Exonumia Numismatics Coin collecting Regular issue coinage Coin grading External links The Official Web Site of the Rochester Numismatic Association Numismatic associations