Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Blue Ridge Numismatic Association BRNA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.brna.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Convention Home](https://www.brna.org/) - 67th BRNA 2026 Annual Convention 5 August - 8 August, 2026 - [Obituaries](https://www.brna.org/obituaries/) - Obituaries Dr. David Mack FoutsJan 1, 1952 — Jul 24, 2026Sparta, TN Dr. David Mack Fouts, age 74 (Jan. 1, 1952 – July 24, 2026), entered the presence of his Savior after a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted scholarship, and deep love for his family. His greatest passion was Jesus Christ and the study and - [Officers and Board of Governors](https://www.brna.org/officers-and-board-of-governors/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION Officers and Board of Governors Officers President: Bruce Paulhamus (2027)BBP2Consulting@gmail.com Vice-President: Phil Darby (2027)Phil.Darby@comcast.net Bourse Manager: Ronda Leeperronda@leeper.biz Treasurer: Gene Pruitt (2027)genep@wctel.net Secretary: Gene Pruitt (2027)genep@wctel.net Board of Governors: Jason Cochran (2027)jason@spmxinc.com Robert Calderman (2026)gacoins@earthlink.net Corbitt Chandler (2026)CorbittChandler@bellsouth.net Other Positions Communications Director:Ronda Leeper Ronda@Leeper.biz BRNA Journal Editor:open Young Numismatists Director:open - [Dealers](https://www.brna.org/dealers/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION Dealers Download a current 2026 Dealer list here. (This is a legal size document.) Download the past 2025 Dealer list here. (This is a legal size document.) Download the past 2024 Dealer list here. (This is a legal size document.) - [2027 Early Bird Application](https://www.brna.org/2026-early-bird-application/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION Early Bird Application Early Bird Application - [2027 Free Table Raffle](https://www.brna.org/2027-free-table-raffle/) - 2027 FREE Table Raffle At the 2027 Convention, any dealer that is still setup and present at 2:01pm on Saturday, August 7th will be entered in a drawing for a $275 credit.The price of an 8' table. - [Other Coin Shows](https://www.brna.org/others/) - Send us your Coin Show flyer and we will support our Dealers and clubs - [2025 Photos](https://www.brna.org/2025-photos/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION 2025 Photos - [2024 Photos](https://www.brna.org/2024-photos-2/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION 2024 Photos - [Contact Us](https://www.brna.org/contact-us/) - Contact BRNA with the form below or at support@brna.org Please fill out the form below. Send - [Code of Ethics](https://www.brna.org/code-of-ethics/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION Code of Ethics As a member of Blue Ridge Numismatists Association:I agree to support and be governed by the Constitution of BRNA and the BY-LAWS of the BRNA, and such rules, policies, and regulations as may be in force.I agree to conduct myself as to bring no reproach or discredit to - [BRNA By Laws](https://www.brna.org/brna-by-laws/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION By Laws Download most current By Laws here - [BRNA History](https://www.brna.org/brna-history/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION History In 1960, a few people gathered to organize a new regional coin club which became the Blue Ridge Numismatic Association. Like most numismatic organizations, the newly formed organization progressed through good times and tough times. However, the BRNA always had a goal of looking forward and working toward the future - [Articles](https://www.brna.org/articles/) - BLUE RIDGE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION Articles Collecting Southern American Gold Coins Contrary to popular belief, the first significant discovery of gold in America was not in California in 1848, but in the lower Piedmont area of North Carolina in 1799. Conrad Reed, the son of a local farmer, found a 17-pound, yellow-colored rock that later turned - [BRNA Journals](https://www.brna.org/brna-journals/) - BRNA Journals The BRNA Journal is the publication of Blue Ridge Numismatic Association (BRNA). The Journal is published quarterly and is provided free to the BRNA members. The Journal is placed on the website in PDF format. Please ensure that you have the current Adobe Reader for these files. 2024 June 2024 Journal 2019 Oct