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october events at the apc |
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Take a photo tour of the fourth annual Postal History Symposium and Classics
2009 held at the APC. Photos are also available from the recent visit of the Greater
Toronto Area Philatelic Alliance. |
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websites of the month |
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MyPhilately.com is a social networking site for Stamp Collectors
where you can meet fellow stamp collectors and share your ideas. PhilatelicDatabase.com includes stamp profiles, maps, a dictionary
of philatelic terms, and more. Have a website suggestion? Let us know. Permanent links
are on the APS website for our chapters and affiliates. |
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this month in philatelic history |
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1845:
The first postmaster's provisional was issued.
1916: The first "dusk
to dawn" air mail flight from Chicago to New York began.
1986:
A 1-cent Z grill stamp sold for $481,000.
More philatelic history is available for your reading. |
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at a glance: leeward islands |
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November's
trip to the APS Reference Collection offers a sneak peek at the Leeward Islands. The Reference Collection, which is created and
sustained through the generosity of APS members, can be used by visitors to the
APC. Contact
us to see if you have a philatelic item we may need for the collection. |
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Missouri STAMP Album Pages |
| The APS has created a Missouri album. Download your free copy of this full-color album
and take a look at other mini-albums that are available. (Financial
support for the development of these album pages provided by Mystic Stamp Company.) |
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APS judges |
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Need a judge for your stamp show? Here is a list of judges that became accredited or an apprentice in 2008
and 2009. A complete list of all APS accredited judges is also available. |
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audio visual / slide programs |
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Need a program idea for
your club meeting? APS has a variety of programs available for your use. The newest addition is Lindbergh's
Early Flights to the Canal Zone, No. S178. Available in Audio CD format
only. |
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staff shot — Renee Gardner |
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Renee Gardner, APS Director of Internet Sales, started work at the
APS in 1999 as secretary to the Director of Sales. She is an avid Eagles
and Phillies Fan! |
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APs
& aprl 2010 budgets approved |
| At a joint meeting
held October 14, the APS and APRL boards approved their budgets for 2010.
The APS and APRL budgets, along with other financial information, are available for your viewing. |
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Holiday shopping |
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Do your holiday
shopping now at the APS MarketPlace. We have five new books available, along with many
other items — purchase something for a friend or a treat for yourself! A
great gift suggestion: Buy an APS membership for that special stamp collector. |
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Mark your calendars now! |
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Nov.
25 — January AP advertising deadline
Nov. 26–27 — APS/APRL closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 6
— YSCA Meeting
Dec. 15 — Deadline for Carter & Luff Award nominations.
Dec.
23 — February AP advertising deadline
Dec.
23 — Advertising, for dealers and clubs, deadline for AmeriStamp Expo Show Program
Dec.
24 (p.m.)–25 — APS/APRL closed for Christmas
Dec.
31 (p.m.)–Jan 1 — APS/APRL closed for New Years
Dec. 31 — Have
you paid your 2010 dues?
Jan. 18 — Basic Stamp Collecting Online Course
Feb. 19–21 — AmeriStamp Expo, Riverside, CA
Feb. 22
— Keys to Exhibiting Online Course
April. 22
— APS Tiffany Dinner at WESTPEX featuring Nick Lombardi discussing "The
Life of a Postal Inspector"
June 2–3 — Washington
Franklin Course at the NPM
June 20–25 — APS
Summer Seminar
July 26–30 — Volunteer
Work Week at the APS
Aug. 12–15 — APS
StampShow, Richmond, VA |
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