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\n\nSpeaker Bio: Wil
liam Birk is president of the Oak Forest Numismatic Society.
Bill has
collected coins\, paper money\, and other numismatic items for over 70 ye
ars. He has given hundreds of talks on his favorite hobby at schools\, lib
raries\, clubs\, and many other groups. \; Bill is the current preside
nt of the Oak Forest Numismatic Society and vice-president\, education for
the Will County Coin Club. \; He also writes a monthly coin column fo
r the Oak Leaf. Bill was recognized by the Illinois Numismatic Association
with the Ralph C Winquist Memorial Award for his service to the collectin
g community. A retired school district 146 teacher\, Bill last taught at C
ental Middle School. \; He also plays tournament bridge\, holding the
rank of Bronze Life Master. \; Bill teaches chess and volunteers at hi
s local church. This will be Bill's third time talking about numismatics a
t the Tinley Park Public Library. \; \;