History

 

    On July 10, 1983, five interested Lions (Jerry DeTurk, Reg Gemmill, Tim McCaulley, Amos Shatzer and Larry Shaull) met to discuss the possibility of forming an organized group to promote further pin trading interest in Pennsylvania.

    With the assistance of Bill Smith, president of the Virginia Pin Traders and First Vice President of the Lions International Pin Trading Club, a provisional constitution and by laws were formulated.  On July 12, 1983 letters were sent to Lions announcing the formation of the ‘P.T.C. P.  By the end of September 1983 Lions sent applications for membership. 

    On October 2, 1983 with 49 "charter" members, the following slate of officers was elected.

 

President..........................Amos Shatzer

Vice President.....................Larry Shaull

Secretary/Treasurer........Gene Speranza
 

Two Year Directors

Gerald Ehst

John Gregory
 

One Year Directors

Jack Reese

Gus Brunner

 

    The first pin, which was issued in 1984, was the "Three Roses" which honored the cities of York, Hanover and  Lancaster. The first prestige pin was "The Bear" in 1989.  In 1992, the two-day pin swap was instituted and the first "auction" was held.

    The P.T.C.P. continues to grow, thanks to you.  We welcome you to join us in the fellowship of pin trading….try it, you may get hooked.