The Benefits of Membership
Annual Conventions
The annual convention is held in various parts of the country in
June each year featuring a new member orientation, guest speakers,
informative seminars and visits to prominent collections of local
members. The convention features an auction of usually 400+ quality
still banks. All (primary) members will be presented a
specifically manufactured convention bank or souvenir. Historically these
become most collectable in their own right. The majority of members
attending offer banks for sale or trade. A larger selection of
antique still banks will not be viewed or offered anywhere in the
world annually! Past conventions have been in New Orleans, Gettysburg, Orlando, Kansas City Mo., Dayton Oh., Chicago Il, and
Detroit, Mi. The convention in 2015 will be in State College Pa.
Members Only Content
The
members web hosts a wealth of bank collecting related resources.
There are over 150 pages of information that includes old
advertisements, patent papers, slide shows, videos, members buy and sell
pages,
new finds, articles and over 3000 bank images. The Members Web also
contains over 10 years of The Penny Bank Post in searchable PDF format
and 10 years of convention photos. There are slide shows and
PowerPoint presentations that were presented at many of the
conventions. The content is
frequently updated. Members will receive password access
via the Penny Bank Post publication
Penny Bank Post
Published three
times per year and includes informative articles written by members
with many years of collecting expertise on all aspects of still
banks and related areas of interest. This publication also provides
information on annual convention, as well as special projects.
It is published in color and with over 30 pages this 8 by 11.5 magazine contains many pictures of banks of all types.
SBCCA Publications
The
SBCCA has produced a number of publications covering a wide
variety of topics relating to the collecting still banks. These
books are not available commercially and new projects are constantly
being undertaken by the membership. The latest books Cast
Iron Building Banks and Painted German Spelter Banks are now
available to current members. Once you are a member you will
be able to purchase these books along with other club publications.
There will be an upcoming book on Safe banks produced by the club in
the future.
SBCCA Directory
Updated and electronically printed periodically for the members of the SBCCA. This directory includes the history, by-laws, and the entire membership, listed alphabetically, geographically, and demographically. An invaluable tool when traveling to meet fellow collectors worldwide.
SBCCA convention banks manufactured by Reynolds Toys