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Author: Robert Pope

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area now residing in Sacramento California.

New President 2022

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by Robert Pope

Welcome new President Kristin Patterson!! At the December 5th, 2021 PENPEX stamp show, the council unanimously elected Kristin as the new Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies President.

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How to Become a Philatelic Judge

Posted on May 20, 2019April 6, 2019 by Robert Pope

The following are the requirements of becoming a philatelic judge – the process beings with: Must apply to the Council Judges Coordinator. Must be an active philatelic exhibitor. Must satisfactorily complete three Apprenticeship assignments as a judge at Council philatelic shows. To prepare for your role as a philatelic judge: Read the APS Manual of…

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And then there were 6 . . . a Tragedy in Our Time

Posted on May 8, 2019April 6, 2019 by Robert Pope

Once upon a time, in a Council long ago, there were stamp shows galore, and everyone was happy. Collectors had many choices and many opportunities to fulfill their dreams. Eleven local Council stamp shows spread throughout the year, plus the big APS accredited show WESTPEX in April. CNCPS was the envy of collectors all over…

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Apprentice Judges Sought

Posted on April 20, 2019April 6, 2019 by Robert Pope

The Council takes pride in the stamp shows that Council clubs present each year. For those clubs that want to provide competitive displays as part of their show, the Council provides trained philatelic judges. The judges use the criteria in the APS Manual of Philatelic Judging and Exhibiting to evaluate and score the exhibits. Oral…

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Exhibits: A New Approach

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Robert Pope

Editor’s Note: For some time exhibitions have struggled to fill frames. What is a “PEX” without exhibits? Larry presents an intriguing idea, hopefully, beta tested at SOPEX in June. Exhibits, which do not compete for the high ribbons but which emphasize the excitement and variety of stamp collecting, do not belong in competitive exhibitions where…

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President’s Message: State of the Council

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Robert Pope

As we wind down 2018, let me review the year from the point of view of the Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies. OK, let’s admit Northern California has grown to include Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and it extends south to Fresno. It includes 23 stamp clubs and the Western Philatelic Library. The Council…

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WESTPEX® 2021 Stamp Show Details & Call for Exhibits

Posted on November 25, 2018July 24, 2021 by Robert Pope

News Release for Immediate Release Media Contacts Robert N. Pope, 916-583-3027, thepope66@hotmail.com Bill Lenarz, bhlenarz@yahoo.com WESTPEX recognizes the seriousness of the COVID19 pandemic and will wholeheartedly follow recommendations of health authorities. The sixty-first annual WESTPEX show will be held July 30 – August 1, 2021 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 1800 Old…

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National Recognition for Local Philatelists

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Robert Pope

The 2018 APS Carter Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented at Stampshow in Columbus this past August. The Nicholas G. Carter Volunteer Recognition Award recognizes the outstanding efforts by volunteers at national and local levels. These are fellow collectors who contribute their talents and countless hours to benefit stamp collecting and the APS. Ross Towle has…

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Great Stamp Shows Coming this Fall

Posted on August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by Robert Pope

This Special Edition has been created to encourage all Council organizations and club members to support our great  fortune that the Council has a bountiful harvest of philatelic Exhibitions coming to you in October and November: October 5-7: WINEPEX, San Rafael October 20-21: Filatelic Fiesta San Jose October 27-28: EBCC Show, Walnut Creek November 3-4: SACAPEX…

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New Council Judges

Posted on May 15, 2018April 8, 2018 by Robert Pope

New Council Judges Ralph Nafziger from Oregon and Mark Woodward from Redding are the latest to sign up for training as a Council Certified Philatelic Judge. Their first experience will be as part of the jury at SOPEX. When you train as a judge, you get a better understanding of exhibiting techniques. Exhibiting makes you…

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Why Do So Many Events End With “PEX?”

A PEX stands for “philatelic (stamp collecting) exposition” – a show featuring dealers, exhibits, meetings & educational events.

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