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T.C.S.C.C. News and Notes - April 2026

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T.C.S.C.C. Hall of Fame Members

Steve Baker, Dave Bonde, Pat Bones, Doug Burnikel, Richard Burton, Duane DeBower, Clyde Doepner, Tom Dolen, Jack Fei, Steve Forsberg, Mike Giel, Don Halva, Ron Holmgren, Doug Kiepke, Paul Kopacz, Larry Loeschen, Ed Martens, Mendal Mearkle, Dave Mona, Joe O’Connell, Jerry Odegaard, Rick Savage, John Skaaland, Fred Souba, Lee Temanson, Bud Tompkins, Kevin Weise.

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T.C.S.C.C. Officers

  • Dave Bonde — President

  • Ken Metz — Vice President

  • Steve Forsberg — Secretary/Treasurer

  • Max McMahon — Website Coordinator

Greetings to all Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club members, and welcome to Year 51 of T.C.S.C.C.

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Next Show: April 25 at Bloomington Armory

Registration for the remaining tables for the April 25 show began on March 22.

Registration must be sent to the club email:
tcclubshow@gmail.com

When registering, please specify whether you want:

  • One single 8-foot table for $50, or

  • One end-cap, which consists of two 8-foot tables, for $100

For non-club members, prices are:

  • $60.00 for 1 table

  • $120.00 for 2 tables

Payment for tables is due at the time of setup.

Setup Times

  • Friday: 3–5 P.M.

  • Saturday: starting at 7 A.M.

Show Hours

  • Saturday: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Each month, registration for the following show will begin on the Monday after the previous show at 12:01 A.M. Dealers who participated in the previous show will have the first opportunity to reserve. Reservations must be made by the person who will actually be doing the show. You cannot register for someone else.

For questions, contact:
tcclubshow@gmail.com

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Special Notice to All Current and Future Club Dealers

All dealers are requested, but not required, to have a Minnesota Sales Tax permit.

If you do not currently have one, you can apply for a Minnesota State Sales Tax Number online or by phone. The newsletter includes the Minnesota Department of Revenue registration reference and phone number:

Registering Your Business | Minnesota Department of Revenue
651-282-5225

The Sales Tax Number must be your own, under your name or business name.

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Club Member Passing: Pat Bones

It is with a sad heart that we share the passing of T.C.S.C.C. Hall of Fame member, club officer, and good friend Pat Bones.

Pat was one of the early club members and served in many roles for the club. At this time, no funeral arrangements are known.

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Valley Creek Show — April 11

The club will be holding 2 shows at Valley Creek Mall in 2026, in addition to the existing Bloomington Armory shows.

Valley Creek Dates

  • Saturday, April 11 — tables sold out

  • July 18

Registration for the July 18 show will be on July 1 at 12:01 A.M.

To register, you must email:
Dandcbonde@charter.net

A limited number of tables is available.
Cost is $30.00 for 1 table, with a limit of 2 tables.

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Revised Dealer Cancellation Policy

If a dealer cancels a table within 72 hours, or by the Wednesday before the show, for any reason, the dealer must pay a cancellation fee of:

  • $25.00 for 1 table

  • $50.00 for an endcap

If the club is able to refill the spot, there is no penalty.

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Senior’s Lunch

Special thanks to Terry Giel for setting up the latest Senior’s Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Champlin.

For future lunches, contact:
terrydgiel@gmail.com

All current club members who are 55 and older are eligible.

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New Social Media Accounts

Club member Max McMahon has added two new social media accounts for TCSCC.

The new accounts are:

  • Instagram: tcscc_show

  • Facebook Group: TCSCC CARD SHOW

Use this link:
www.linktree.com/tcsccshow

The Linktree will provide direct links to:

  • Instagram

  • Facebook Group

  • The website

If you have any questions, contact Max at:
SPINZ_CARDZ on Instagram

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Club Buck Drawing for Show Attendees

Congratulations to:

  • Jim Hughes

  • Neil Negstad

  • Jim Bastyr

  • Warren Lightbody

Their names were drawn for attending the March 21 show.

At every show, the club will award 4 club member attendees with $25.00 each in club bucks. Club bucks may be used for:

  • Future shows

  • Website catalog

  • Membership

  • Dealer tables

At each show, club members will sign a slip and place it in a bucket at Dave Bonde’s table. At the end of the show, 4 names will be drawn, and each will receive $25.00 in club bucks.

Club bucks will be available at the April 25 show at Bloomington Armory.

There is 1 entry per member, and both dealers and non-dealers are eligible.

This drawing is for club members only.

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2026 T.C.S.C.C. Show Schedule

Bloomington Armory

  • April 25 — Registration March 23

  • May 30 — Registration April 27

  • June 20 — Registration June 1

  • August 8 — Registration June 22

  • September 26 — Registration August 10

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Valley Creek Mall

  • April 11 — tables sold out

  • July 18 — Registration July 1

To register for Valley Creek, email Dave Bonde at:
dandcbonde@charter.net

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Email and Address Changes of Club Members

Please keep your contact information current and accurate. If you do not let the club know when your email address changes, the club will not be able to contact you if notification is needed.

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T.C.S.C.C. April Birthdays

Club member birthdays for the month of April:

  • 1st — John Monroe, Dan Roeglin

  • 2nd — Mansco Perry, Gary Rippentrop

  • 3rd — Steven Teresi

  • 4th — Dan Nelson

  • 7th — Cesar Diaz

  • 8th — Troy Dye, Terry Giel

  • 9th — Ed Martens

  • 11th — Brady Caviness, Andy Sanden

  • 12th — Dennis Sandell, Spencer McCaffrey

  • 14th — Jason Brustuen

  • 17th — Greg Hedquist, Chris Soderlind, Aaron Eichler

  • 18th — Jim Coates

  • 19th — Josh Kimball, Dave Stark

  • 20th — Mike Elliott

  • 21st — Perry Rynders, Bob Philion, Dave Yurczyk

  • 22nd — Sterling Nolan

  • 23rd — Steven Brausen, Gary Meehihause

  • 24th — Shawn Hurst

  • 26th — Mark Radil, Howard McNertney

  • 27th — Justin Broadwater, Soy Phomsamouth

  • 28th — Aaron Grimm

  • 30th — Todd Johnson

I am sorry if I forgot someone, if so, please let me know.

Members with April birthdays who attend the April 25 show will receive $5.00 in club bucks to use at any dealer table or in the catalog on the website.

You must come to Dave Bonde’s table to collect your certificate.

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T.C.S.C.C. Membership

The club is now at 376 members!

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Welcome to new club member: Stacy Christensen of Brooklyn Park

Hope to see you at the April 25 show at Bloomington Armory, as well as the April 11 show at Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury.

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Be safe and well.

Best wishes always,
Dave Bonde
TCSCC President

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