• Washington D.C. Meeting Notes
• Survey Request
• On-Line Chat Scheduled
• Euro Card Update
• Press Releases
• Promotional Offers

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NEWS / COMMENTARIES

Washington D. C. Meeting Notes

By: Del Deligianis

guarded by Warren the Wonder Dog.

I also informed people of the next Alan Cohen auction to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Alan does a terrific job getting quality cards which he offers and delivers for a good cause.

Richard had show cards from the New York show to share. He and Coral arrived just as I was beginning to wonder if anyone was coming (about 7:10) He also shared some of the loot he and I gathered at the Defending Cyberspace '98 conference in DC. It was a small show, but had a few most interesting cash cards and two different VISA cash readers.

Susan left Tom home nursing an infection. She missed both shows due to job interviews. Richard reminded me that I neglected to send out a reminder to members about the date of this meeting. I did post a notice on rec.collecting.phonecards but I've been busy looking for a replacement for my totaled Mini-van --moment of silence. Next time I'll try to remember to remind folks.

I showed off the cards my wife acquired for me during her trip in Germany and some cards I won in one of John Monzo's auctions. Look for his auctions online. He's a nice fellow to do business with. One day we may even convince him to ride down from Philadelphia for one of our meetings.

The next two meeting dates were established.

Wednesday, November 18th

Wednesday, January 13th

Be there and tell your friends.

Survey Request

Write James Chudnow (Moneycard Collector Magazine) has requested that readers of this publication take part in a survey that he is taking. He is under a tight deadline, so if you wish to take part please contact him as soon as possible. His e-mail address is:

JIMCHUDNOW@compuserve.com

On-Line Chat Scheduled

By: Michael McGrath

IRC #moneycards on irc.newnet.net is pleased to announce our first guest speaker, in an open discussion, question and answer session. Daniel Boyer, Analyst & Counsel, Architecture & Developing Technologies, for La Confederation des Caisse Populaire Desjardins of Montreal, Quebec, Canada will be live on-line on Sunday, October 11, 1998 from

7pm to 9pm Eastern Time, on irc.newnet.net #moneycards.

As some of you may be aware Mr. Boyer developed the Desjardins Visa Cash Trial at Complexe Desjardins in Montreal, Quebec during 1995-96, and is currently involved with the future rollout of Mondex at Desjardins, as one of the Canadian Mondex Partners Banks.

Please mark your calender, for Sunday, October 11, 1998, so that you can be present to join in this open discussion, question and answer session. Mr. Boyer is also very knowledgable about the Bell Canada Chip Phonecards, and will be pleased to answer your questions regarding Bell Canada products and technology as well.

COM-GAL, LTD. as the registered owner of #moneycards, will give away free to the first 10 users on-line after 7pm Eastern Time, a free Visa Cash card of our choice. There will be a drawing at 9pm for a free Visa Cash card-sized reader, the winner to be selected randomly from the users on #moneycards for the entire discussion. Don't miss this live on-line event!

Euro Card Update

Thanks to Ulf Helmke for contributing the following about last week’s press release about the first Euro Phonecard.

While it is the first phonecard in Euro, it certainly is not the first card to use a UIFN (Universal International Freephone Numbers) TeleDanmark issued a 10 KR phonecard early this summer (May or June) with the Danish National soccer team that uses UIFN. TeleDanmark´s UIFN is 80 88 80 88. For those who want to try it in the US, the number would be 011 800 - 80 88 80 88. Or 00 800 - 80 88 80 88 in Belgium, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Germany.

PRESS RELEASES

VoCall Pioneers the Prepaid Instant Pager

Prepaid Phone Card Pioneer is First to Market Again

MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1999--VoCall Communications Corp.,

the nation's prepaid, phone card pioneer, recently unveiled their much anticipated Instant Pager(SM) product.

``Already we are hearing raves about it from retailers,'' says VoCall C.EO. Gary Frank. ``The Instant Pager(SM) is perfect

for every retail outlet in the country, from corner stores to college stores to gas stations.''

How does it work? A person buys a high-end Motorola Instant Pager(SM) at a local store for $59 which includes an Instant

Pager(SM) Monthly Service Card good for one month of free service and a complimentary $5 Instant Calling Card. All the

consumer has to do to activate the pager is dial the 800-number on the card to reach a VoCall Service Representative, who

will in turn assign a local access phone number to the consumer.

When the month of pager time expires, the user can then purchase an Instant Pager(SM) Monthly Service Card at any store or

by calling the VoCall 800-number directly:

-- $24.95- 3 months of paging service and a $5 Instant Calling Card (ICC)

-- $45.95- 6 months of service and a $10 ICC

-- $79.95- 12 months of service and a $20 ICC

``I see this as a perfect tool for everyone- parents, business travelers, anyone.'' says Frank. ``It's a quick, easy purchase.

It's trouble free, inexpensive and a perfect last-minute gift.''

The Instant Pager(SM) allows a person to purchase a beeper without having a good credit background or making a long-term

commitment. Additionally, the buyer can now avoid the hassle of going to an electronic store or waiting 20 minutes or more to

have their pager activated. VoCall's Instant Activation Service allows a customer to activate their pager instantly by simply

calling the company's 24-hour Customer Service Department and providing the pager's unique cap code.

``The Instant Pager(SM) is going to revolutionize the way pagers are sold,'' says Frank.

For more info visit www.vocall.com.

PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

Citibank Offer

There are 3 cards available from Citibank

1. Peace on Earth: It has a picture of dog and cat lying in front of fireplace. says season's greetings phonecard.

2. Snowmen: Snowmen on street, getting into car. says Happy Holidays phonecard

3. Winter on Ice: Lots of people skating on pond says Best Wishes Phonecard.

I think you have to have a citibank credit card to get these. The phone number is

800 586-5987. The person I spoke to didn't know that much about it.

You can order 4 of each card or 3 sets of 3. The price is $3.95 per card. The only difference in getting the sets is you get a folder to put them in. Phone time is 20 minutes ea.

From: Holly Hayes

Warner Brothers Phonecard

I found another phonecard yesterday. you may already know about this one. It is from the Warner Bros. Studio store. It is of Sylvester price was $15. A little expensive for me but a nice card.

From: Holly Hayes

Internet Phonecard Contest

Found this while surfing for freebies Win a Phone card

http://www.phonetalk.com/contest.html#ENTER

Just send your favorite answering machine message to us via e-mail or fax it to us at (757) 425-6953. Be sure to include your name and mailing address, because if we really like it and publish it in our column, you will win a free prepaid phone card! No purchase is necessary, and there will be a new winner every two weeks.

From: Gayle Geisenheimer

Best Buy Offer

Purchase the new release "Lost in Space" and receive a 15 minute phonecard. There are 75 per store, and this goes on sale on Tuesday.

Until Next Time,

Alan

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