The Diablo Numismatic Society was founded on March 4, 1960 and
was incorporated on
August 15, 1962.
The club meets the third Thursday of every month at the Veteran's Memorial Hall, 2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord, California.
Fellow of Society Recipients
The highest honor within the Diablo Numismatic Society is the Fellow of the Society award.
The Fellow of the Society is awarded to members who have supported the club and the greater numismatic community in a sustained and superior manner over an extended period of time. The recipient must serve in multiple elected club positions for at least five years, attend meetings regularly, and have a record of service to the hobby at large.
Any club member may nominate a candidate. Nominations are accepted in September. The board of directors vote on any / all nominations the following January and the decision must be unanimous. There can only be one recipient each calendar year. Award winners are deemed Life Members of the Diablo Numismatic Society.
2008 - Gordon Donnell
2007 - James Laird
2006 - John Russell
2005 - Mark Clarkson
2004 - no award given
2003 - no award given
2002 (Inaugural Year) - Mike Fiore, Mike Stanley, Mike Turrini