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CNCPS Western Philatelic Library Gets a New Look!

Posted on April 28, 2018April 8, 2018 by Robert Pope

A new Safety Committee has been formed by Roy Teixeira (Chair), Ed Jarvis and David McNamee to address critical safety issues with the building housing the WPL. The Safety Committee has solicited WPL supporters for funds to accomplish specific site improvements that enhance the safety of volunteer staff, visitors and the philatelic literature collection. Among…

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

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

Fellow Collectors: Stamp collectors should be excited about spring because the year’s run of shows has just begun (such as NOVAPEX in Redding the first weekend of March). However, there may be some trepidation also about spring cleaning. Do we ever want to spring clean our collections? That is wiped clean the dusty album tops,…

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WESTPEX – WEFEST

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Robert Pope

The new Vice Chairman of WESTPEX, Daryl Reiber, was introduced by Clyde Homen to the 50-member WESTPEX Committee of volunteers at the March 26 final contact meeting prior to the show April 27-29, 2018. WESTPEX is hosting a number of specialist societies with 60-odd seminars and meetings, most open to the public. The featured societies…

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2017 Chaloner and Holstrom Award Winners

Posted on February 20, 2018January 14, 2018 by Robert Pope

Larry Crain presents the Chaloner Award to Kristin Patterson. The award is the Council’s highest honor, given to people within the Council that have provided significant service to philately in the Council area sustained over time. Larry Crain and Vesma Grinfelds present the Holmsten Award to Bradley Fritts (at right). The annual Holmsten Award represents…

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Posted on February 1, 2018January 6, 2018 by Robert Pope

Fellow Collectors: “It is my observation that many of us take the hobby and our participation in it with such seriousness that we neglect the concept that the hobby should be fun.” John M. Hotchner, The American Stamp Dealer & Collector, No. 114 Oct 2017, p 19 Let us resolve in 2018 to have fun…

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Charting the Future of WESTPEX

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Robert Pope

shared his thoughts and as he began the process of reviewing WESTPEX operations.” I want to be certain that WESTPEX remains the premier stamp show in the World Series of Philately circuit,” he said. “Volunteers are the most important resource we have — their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm are what makes this show the success…

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Around the Council: Clubs and Members

Posted on January 2, 2018October 27, 2017 by Robert Pope

Friends of the Western Philatelic Library This is a repeat of the article from our last issue, because the need is still great. Note the new mailing address for FWPL and the Western Philatelic Library PO Box 7063, Redwood City, CA 94063. Bob Gordon of San Francisco is the new editor for the Bay Phil,…

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Other Council News

Posted on December 23, 2017October 27, 2017 by Robert Pope

Jo Skinner to Retire from FWPL Board Jo Skinner has been associated with the Western Philatelic Library for more than 40 years. At the May FWPL Board Meeting, Jo announced her intention to step down from her position as Treasurer of FWPL, Inc. at the end of this year, or sooner if a replacement is…

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October President’s Column

Posted on December 10, 2017October 27, 2017 by Robert Pope

Fellow Collectors: First, I hope the fires stayed away from everyone’s stamp collection. My home security is not for theft but for fire. The possible thief wouldn’t know the straw from the chaff and wouldn’t have time to take it all. The fire would burn it all. With that said, it’s time to gear up…

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The Chaloner Memorial Trophy

Posted on November 23, 2017October 27, 2017 by Robert Pope

The Council’s Highest Award for Service to Philately The Council’s highest recognition award for service to Council Area philately was named for a Past President Henry Chaloner (President of the Council in 1946), who exemplified the character and the level and variety of activities in support of organized philately in our area. The award recognizes…

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