Steve Feller, a physics professor and dedicated numismatist who specialized in WWII civilian internment camp money, is remembered by friends and colleagues. Steve traveled the world researching camps, often with his daughter Ray, who became his research partner. He passed away unexpectedly from an infection following surgery.

VJ Day 80th anniversary commemoratives are featured. Letters include a Camp Perry badge find and the discovery of a Malaya JIM note pictured in a 1942 London newspaper just two months after the invasion, offering contemporary documentation of wartime currency.

Dave Frank won his second MPC National Championship at MPCFest. New MFC Series 251 notes replaced Series 241. Specialty meetings covered bonds, stamps, and Japanese Invasion Money. The scholarship fund raised $365 through bond sales and souvenir sheets. Discussion continues about adding extended educational classes to future Fest programs.

Harold Kroll leads the advance party for MPC Fest, joined by David Marble. The Fest auction has received many items. The full program is available at militarypaymentcertificates.us. Thursday's reception celebrates 30 years of World War II Remembered and 50 years of Boling-Schwan collaboration. Upcoming events include MPC Fest (4-6 April) and several numismatic shows.