This program marks the 56th year of the Kawartha Stamp
Club that is now enjoyed by a record high of 84 members. Once again we have
a good number of guest dealers, visiting clubs and speakers for your
entertainment. Please do your part and bring in new items for the club sales
table as well as restocking your Woolworth’s Books. The club Sales Circuit
offers five happy dollars for each sheet that you deposit before year
end…..get involved and put together a half dozen sheets.
Over the past few years a new trend has developed with members arriving at
our club meetings earlier and earlier. The doors are opened before 5:30 p.m.
and the visiting dealer is up and ready for business soon after. By 6 p.m.
there will be at least 20 cars in the parking lot. With this practice,
members have a good two hours to acquire stamps before the evening program
begins. The message is to plan your arrival according to your needs and
wants. The early bird gets the worm.
| Sept. 13th |
Guest Dealer: Paul Bosy….back by popular
demand. Marg Warner will give a demonstration on using Citrus Spray to
remove difficult stamps from paper. Bill Crins will give a brief talk on
what’s new in the Club Sales Circuit and the proper method of recording
purchases.
SPECIAL REQUEST: Please bring in a handful of door prize donations and
give them to John Fredrickson…..a good time to give back to your club! |
| Sept. 27th |
Guest Dealer: Jim Allen (Perforation Plus)
from Tillsonburg. This year Jim will give a talk on stamp # CL41
(Canadian Semi-Official Air Mail). There will be a short presentation on
what is available in the club library and how to sign out. |
| Oct. 11th |
Guest Speaker: Garfield Portch will try
again to give a power point presentation on how Canadian stamps are
expertized at the Vincent Green Foundation. The Royal Books will be
available at this meeting and there will be a brief instruction period
on how to use these books. Also, in preparation for the Fall Auction,
there will be a short talk on pricing items realistically for a club
auction. |
| Oct. 25th |
Fall Auction. Ten “happy dollars” to all
those who contribute auction lots. No lot limit. Only lots that are
“checked off” will be auctioned. Guest Speaker: Ms. Gina Curro from Hugh
Wood Canada will give a very brief (5 minute) talk before the auction on
buying Stamp Insurance. Free Membership Draw for all paid up members.
The prize will be a $10 club voucher. |
| Nov. 8th |
Guest Dealer: John Geddes (Unionville
Stamps). Three club members will give a short talk on their collecting
interests. There will be a brief demonstration on how to use the club’s
“phosphor light”. In preparation for the one page competition, a
“handout” will be available this evening for all interested members. |
| Nov. 22nd |
Guest Dealer: Larry Friend (Oshawa Club).
As many of you know, Larry has a great stock of better Canadian stamps
at “unheard of prices”…..along with a trunk full of bargains. Larry will
also give a talk on buying and selling stamps on the internet. |
| Dec. 13th |
Christmas Party and benefit auction. Start
time 12 noon sharp! A complete turkey dinner will be served followed by
the annual charity auction for the Salvation Army. Everyone must donate
at least one gift with a value of $7 to $10 for the auction. Annual free
elimination draw. Many prizes, including a Penny Black and Newfoundland
#1. |
| Jan. 10th |
Guest Club: Cobourg Stamp Club will be here
with their circuit and bargains. NOTE: Meeting time change. WINTER
HOURS. Doors opened by 12 noon. |
| Jan. 24th |
Guest Speaker: Peter Butler will address
the members on “What’s new in the stamp world”. The Royal Books will be
available at this meeting. (WINTER HOURS) |
| Feb. 14th |
Winter Auction. See Fall Auction above for
instructions. (WINTER HOURS) |
| Feb. 28th |
One Page Competition. 1st prize $25.00 club
voucher, 2nd prize $15.00 club voucher. The Royal Books will be
available at this meeting. |
| Mar. 10th |
KAPEX 9:30 to 4:00 at the Evinrude Centre. |
| Mar. 13th |
Member’s Night. Special collecting interest
tables will be assigned….details to follow. Brief (3 minute) “show and
tell” talks by members. NOTE: Meeting time change. REGULAR HOURS resume.
Doors opened by 5:30 p.m. |
| Mar. 27th |
Happy Dollar Auction. Bring in your “tins
of stamps” …..good quality please! Five happy dollars for each tin of
stamps that you donate. Again, NO JUNK! Once again a “Bluenose” will be
in one of the tins (thanks to Grant Collins). Final preparation for
KAPEX |
| Apr. 10th |
Guest Speaker: Harry van Oudenaren from the
Fenelon Falls Club. Harry will entertain us with a talk on his
outstanding collection of Canadian Semi-Official Air Mail stamps and
covers. The Royal Books will be available at this meeting. |
| Apr. 24th |
Guest Dealer: James McKenzie from Aurora
will make his annual visit. James will also be giving a presentation on
the one penny red and two penny blue from Great Britain. |
| May 8th |
Spring Auction. Same auction rules as
listed above. Executive nominations for next club year. |
| May 22nd |
Guest Dealer: Wes Eardley will be with us
with his supplies and stamps. Always welcomed! Wes will also give the
members his annual Stamp Quiz along with prizes and lots of laughs. |
| June 12th |
Guest Dealer: Paul Bosy will make his
second visit of the year. A most popular dealer! |
| June 26th |
Guest Club: The Fenelon Falls Stamp Club
will be here for their annual visit. Several club members will be
offering a wide variety of stamps for sale. We always appreciate a visit
from Marg Allen who has done so much for philately in our area. |
| July 10th |
Guest Dealer: Larry Friend will be here for
the summer crowd. Always a great variety at
rock bottom prices. A great time to pick up a needed Canadian stamp for
your album. |
| Aug. 28th |
Summer Dutch Auction. Rules will be
explained in good time. |
