Dear Dave,
        As a dealer who already voiced his opinion in public over this matter,
I read your  letter to the COA membership very carefully.  I greatly respect a
person who stands up for what he feels is "right".  In this case, if Len's COA
membership is truely good through Dec. of 1998, then I feel that "right" is
being served.  Like myself, I am sure that Len considered his business a part
of himself and as such, his name and his business is to be considered a member
until the end of the year...therefore, his business has every right to be
represented at the COA.  I do feel that our officers and members in general
need to readdress this point in the "Guidelines", to prevent future
misunderstandings of this nature.  We might even want to consider putting more
of the "Guidelines" into the "Rules".  "Guidelines" are hard to enforce,
whereas "Rules" are easier to "follow"!"   Until such time, I have changed my
opinion about this matter.  I feel that Linda (Koestel) Convention Chairman
made the correct decision in the very difficult position that she was placed
in.  As a dealer, you folks have my support in this matter.
        Sincerely,
         Edward T. Schelling [worldwide Specimen Shells]