Allan Anderson
Allan joined the Club in 1997. Three years later, he became Co-Editor of the Club’s quarterly magazine, Casino Chip and Token News. In 2002, he took over as Designer and Editor and has taken great pride in publishing a magazine that represents the Club as a quality, professional organization. After nine years as Editor, Anderson retired in 2008 but returned as co-editor between 2011 and 2013. Over the years he has volunteered at the clubs’ annual convention, designed the convention program for seven years, volunteered for various committees among other duties. Currently he is the Facebook Manager for the Casino Collectibles Association.
In addition to writing an occasional article himself, Allan spent substantial time researching and soliciting articles from members for the club magazine.
The quality of Anderson’s work had been recognized not only within the Club, but by others as well. The American Numismatic Association, the coin collecting organization of which our Club is a member, has awarded Casino Chip and Token News the award for most outstanding numismatic publication six times since Anderson became editor, as well as one second and a third-place award in the competition. The ANA’s competition considers all coin and coin-related publications throughout the world.
Currently he has written a book on Hard Rock Casino chips which is updated yearly and also a book on Hard Rock Cafés which is updated quarterly and is a free download from his website.
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