COUNCIL OF NORTH ETIE ES ORTHE ERN CAL CALIIFORNIA PHILATELIC SOCIETI PO BOX 37, Alamo, CA 94507

CNCPS

COUNCIL COURIER JAN 2014

www.norcalstamps.org

VOL 12 No 1

Randy Tuuri Selected for 2013 Chaloner Award Randy Tuuri of the East Bay Collectors Club was selected by the Council to receive the 2013 Chaloner Award for service to area philately. The Chaloner Award is sponsored by the Northern California Council of Philatelic Societies. The Award recognizes special individuals who embody the qualities of service and leadership in philately in the Council area. The first award for service went to Henry Chaloner in 1951. General qualifications of recipients: Service to philately over an extended period of time in many activities. Examples include serving local philatelic organizations and shows as an officer, chairperson or jury member; mentoring new collectors, exhibitors or judges; promoting philately through presentations to the public or to local philatelic clubs; and philatelic publications which promote or support local philately. These are people who have not only been long-time volunteers in philately, but also have taken leadership positions; generally, these are the people that went out of their way to serve philately in our Council area. A roster of Chaloner Award recipients is on our web site www.norcalstamps.org.

INSIDE: December Minutes 2 New CNCPS Officers Elected 3 COALPEX Revived 4 Around the Council 5-6 Council Shows Report 7-8 Special Attachment SOPEX Announcement

L-R: David McNamee - CNCPS Past President, Randy Tuuri and Vesma Grinfelds - Awards Chair, presenting the Chaloner plaque.

This year’s recipient has achieved many things: Member of COALPEX Show Committee Chair of EBCC Show Committee Served as President (and more) of EBCC Program Chair for San Francisco Collectors Club Current Chair of the Council Frames Project An active and accomplished exhibitor at local and national exhibitions Vice President of the Scandinavian Collectors Club A mentor to Bay Area collectors Speaker at Bay Area libraries and other functions . . . and Probably a Lot More.

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Congratulations, Randy! NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:

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WESTPEX, Sunday 27 April 2014 NOON 1

Minutes of the CNCPS Meeting at PENPEX December 8, 2013 Attending:

Akthem Al-Manaseer Gayle Hamilton Jim Sauer

David McNamee Craig Butterworth Ed Laveroni

Larry Crain Tim Burgess Vesma Grinfelds

Martin Feibusch Kristin Patterson

President, Akthem al-Manaseer, presided over the December 8, 2013 meeting at PENPEX which was called to order at 1:00 PM. Minutes: The minutes of the October 2013 EBCC meeting were accepted as written after a motion by Larry Crain and a second by Martin Feibusch. The motion to accept the minutes was approved unanimously by those in attendance. Treasurer’s Report: David McNamee, Treasurer, advised us that the Mendocino and Napa Clubs will be sent a dues form with a notice that their current dues are in arrears. Currently, there is a stable amount of $3,315.36 in the bank. The storage fees for the Council exhibit frames are covered and split equally by the current 3 Shows which currently use them. New Business: Ron Biell, retiring Council Courier Editor, was acknowledged and thanked for his 4 years of service. David McNamee has volunteered to accept the responsibility of becoming the new Council Courier Editor. He noted that there will be 4 annual issues of the Courier in the future The Holmsten Award for “Best Exhibit by a Council Club Member at the Annually Designated Council Show” was won by Terri Edwards at Nevada Stamp Study Society show held in Reno August 17-18, 2013. A photo and article about Terry and her exhibit are available on the web-site. The Holmsten Award challenge will be held at SOPEX 2014 next April; SOPEX is the designated location for next year. Perhaps, FRESPEX will be considered in 2015. The potential status of COALPEX was discussed. At this point in time, the Show is still “up in the air”. The Walnut Creek facility is completely booked through 2014. Other venues will be check for costs. Jim Sauer suggested that the Fremont Stamp Club to contacted to participate in “manning the staff”. David noted that a facility need be procured first along with a Show date. The dealers have clearly stated that the Show date need be in June. Tim Burgess was thanked for continuing to handle the Jury assignment for Council Shows. The Bi-Annual Elections were conducted. President Al-Manaseer thanked the out-going officers for having served the Council and excused himself from conducting the formalities of the election and Nominating Chairman, Verma Grinfelds continued the meeting. The nominating committee had been composed of: Tim Burgess, David McNamee and herself. She introduced the slate as proposed: President: Akthem Al-Manaseer Vice President: Larry Crain Treasurer: Nigel Moriarty Secretary: Gayle Hamilton The slate was voted into office positively by those in attendance. Concerning Committee Appointments: Tim Burgess has agreed to retain his position as Jury Coordinator. Kristin Patterson has agreed to retain her position as Speaker Chairman. Vesma Grinfelds agreed to assume the position of Awards Chairman. Tim Burgess will retain the responsibility of being Webmaster. The Youth Advisor is unfulfilled pending a response from Current Youth Advisor, Gary Jensen. Vesma Grinfelds was appointed Advisor to the Council Vesma Grinfelds moved and Larry Crain seconded a motion to remove the post of Communications Chairman as it is redundant. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:50 PM after a motion by Ed Laveroni and second by Tim Burgess. The next Council meeting will be held at WESTPEX on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Vesma Grinfelds, Secretary

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CNCPS Elected Officers and Appointed Positions 2014-15 Every two years at the final Council meeting of the year, Council clubs that are present at the meeting elect officers to lead CNCPS for the following two-year term (see Minutes on previous page). The CNCPS President then appoints Committee Chairs to handle specific functions. Here are your elected leaders and their club affiliation:

President: Dr. Akthem Al-Manaseer (San Jose Stamp Club) Vice President: Larry Crain (Southern Oregon Philatelic Society) Treasurer: Nigel Moriarty (East Bay Collectors Club) Secretary: Gayle Hamilton (The Philatelic Society of San Leandro) Per By-Laws: Immediate Past President: David McNamee Appointed Positions: Awards Chair: Vesma Grinfelds Council Frames Project: Randy Tuuri Editor, Council Courier: David McNamee Judges Coordinator: Tim Burgess Speakers Bureau: Kristin Paterson Special Advisor: Vesma Grinfelds Web Master: Tim Burgess Youth Coordinator: vacant (apply within!)

New CNCPS Officers Gayle Hamilton, Akthem Al-Manaseer, Larry Crain (missing is our new Treasurer Nigel Moriarty)

What Does the Council Do? The Council promotes local philately through support for clubs through the Speakers’ Bureau for club programs and support for stamp shows through:

A number of questions arise at this time every year (dues collection time) about what the clubs get for their ten bucks. It is a fair question, because a lot of what the Council does is not visible to everyone or not associated in people’s minds with the CNCPS.

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Perhaps some clues can be seen by the Committees that are part of the Council:

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Publicity Exhibition Judges for local shows Loan of exhibit frames

The Chaloner and Holmsten awards are two of the ways that the Council encourages local philately.

The Council Courier and the web site attempt to keep clubs and member societies aware of what is going on in our area (Northern California, Northern Nevada and Southern Oregon).

The Council provides a training ground for future leaders in organized philately on the local, area and national levels. 3

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CLUBS Club and Society Fliers (information sheets) and sample newsletters are ways that people find out about you and join. You should take advantage of opportunities to showcase your group. The Council has a table at WESTPEX, plus we use these fliers at Council shows.

Fellow Collectors: Akthem is on a business trip until past the Courier deadline, so rather than a Letter from your President, I’m writing a Letter from your Editor. The new Council is creating new excitement and new energy in local philately. As Editor on the Council team, I have pledged to:

To make certain that your group is represented:

1. Create four quarterly issues of the Council Courier promptly January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. 2. Feature clubs and members more in our publication. These goals depend on each other, and both depend on YOU keeping me posted via newsletters, emails and photos. So let’s help each other make this among the most successful years in area philately.

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Give a set of fliers to any Council Officer. They will see that the supply reaches the right place.

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Bring a set of fliers to WESTPEX for the Council information table Friday morning April 25 (best) or at any time during the show.

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Mail a set of fliers to the Council at CNCPS, PO BOX 37, Alamo, CA 94507.

Keep Your Club Contact Information Up to--Date on the Web Site! Up--to

One of the key things I have learned from participation in local activities: There are a lot of great ideas out there!

COALPEX REVIVED?

I found that the best way to find those ideas is to go to as many different stamp shows and as many different stamp clubs as I can. Have a look on the Council web site — there are a lot of clubs and societies out there with meeting information, and all of them will welcome you as a visitor.

Jim Dempsey is leading the effort to revive COALPEX, the June exhibition and bourse that last operated in 2009. COALPEX closed for lack of participation — there just were not enough willing hands to get all of the work done that is necessary for a local show.

So many times in the past, I have visited clubs and found their different traditions and ideas interesting and stimulating. But be careful — you may find more ways to have fun with stamp collecting!

Perhaps the circumstances are different now than in 2009.

This is an opportunity FOR YOU to make a difference!

This is YOUR Council and YOUR newsletter so tell me what serves your needs best — I’ll do what I can to make it happen.

The proposed timing is mid-June 2015. Planning typically takes 9-12 months, and it takes at least 6 people. COALPEX is the show sponsored by COntra Costa and ALameda clubs and their members, so we should be able to find 6 people — except that for 2010, we could not.

All the Best,

David

Council Dues ($10) are due! Clubs Please Respond Promptly and Update Your Contact Information

David McNamee has agreed to gather the names of people who want to get involved in this project. Contact him by email at [email protected] and volunteer today. 4

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Around the Council: Clubs and Members USCS

Santa Rosa

The December issue of CoverAge, the newsThe Santa Rosa Stamp Club celebrates their letter of the U.S.S. Saginaw Chapter No. 59 of second anniversary since being organized by a the Universal Ship Cancellation Society, fea- team led by Martin Feibusch. Their newsletters tured a story about the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo are informative and colorful with articles on in 1942 and the Doolittle Raider Association various aspects of philately. If you live near formed by the surviving airmen. Three of the Santa Rosa, you might want to check out this four remaining survivors met group. Dues are only $5 + $5 Want YOUR club’s news for the last time in Dayton, new member fee upon joining. Ohio in 2013, ending an annual featured? Info at [email protected]. gathering of the crews since the Make certain your newsletSacramento late 1940s. ter editor sends a copy of the The Philatelic Prospector, If you have an interest in club’s newsletter and press journal of the Sacramento ship mail and ship cancels, ca- releases to the Editor of the Philatelic Society, the largest chets and postcards, contact Council Courier: club in the Council with over Steve Shay [email protected] 250 members. The November for more information. They David McNamee Prospector had an interesting meet the second Sunday of the PO BOX 37 illustrated article on the mail month in Vallejo. Alamo, CA 94507 planes in the Smithsonian’s NaEBCC or email tional Air and Space Museum. You can keep up with SPS [email protected] Like a number of stamp through their web site: clubs during the holidays, the East Bay Collectors Club enjoyed a purely social gathering at their Christmas Party in Pinole December 5th. It has been reported that 42 people had a wonderful time with plenty of good Italian food and friendship. The Christmas Dinner is free to EBCC Members — a perk of belonging to this active group.

www.sacramentophilatelicsociety.org.

Southern Oregon The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society is busy planning the SOPEX stamp show and exhibition for April 12-13, 2014, at the Jackson County Expo Park in Central Point, Oregon. SOPEX is pleased to be offering the Leonard Holmsten Award for the best exhibit by Council club members. Leonard attended SOPEX once as an exhibitor (Dung Dung Island) and again as a Council judge.

Interested in joining this club? Dues are $20 (you get the free dinner, remember), and more information can be had from Randy Tuuri at [email protected]. Meetings have a clothesline (show and tell), auction, swapping, and an occasional program presentation.

SOPEX limits exhibits to 48 pages. There is an awards banquet Saturday evening. See the prospectus included with this newsletter for further information.

CCSF On December 11, the Collectors Club of San Francisco welcomed 40 members and guests to their annual Christmas Party at their usual meeting place, Olivier’s Restaurant. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Chaloner Award to a surprised Randy Tuuri (see page 1).

While you are visiting the Medford, Oregon area, take in the Pear Blossom Festival, including the parade downtown. SOPEX is part of the Festival activities, and local club members compete for the Pear Blossom Plaque with exhibits that best exemplify the Festival theme. 5

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Fremont Tom Hayes in the December issue of the Fremont Stamp Club News reports printing flaws on the new $2 inverted Jenny — smudges of ink outside the frame and a red tip to the wing. The red wing tip may be a part of the printing pattern, but the smudge of red ink outside the frame is definitely an error. To see more, visit the Fremont Stamp Club website www.fremontstampclub.org — there is quite a lot of information there.

Nevada S.S.S.

RECC Members enjoying a nice meal

Do you want YOUR member’s pictures featured?

Redwood Empire

The welcome mat is always out in Petaluma at 6 PM on the Make certain your newsletthird Wednesday of the month ter editor or publicity chair when the Redwood Empire Colsends photos to the Editor of lectors Club meets. In addition the Council Courier: to a nice meal at a local restaurant, the meetings include a David McNamee speaker on any number of widePO BOX 37 ranging philatelic topics.

Alamo, CA 94507

If you want to present a topic Save some of your summer or email or just come and listen, contact vacation time to visit Reno July [email protected] Bob Dyer on 707-763-2934 or 26-27 for the 2014 Greater at [email protected]. Reno Stamp and Cover Show sponsored by the Nevada Stamp Study Society. FWPL Among the fun things at the show is the Awards The Friends of the Western Philatelic LiBanquet and the interesting themed sheet cake brary have purchased a building at 3004 Spring that has become part of the tradition. The show is held in the Hall of Fame Museum of the Na- Street in Redwood City, and they are moving tional Bowling Stadium, where hangs a picture out of the location in Sunnyvale that they occupied gratis for several decades. The WPL is a of our very own Vesma Grinfelds! tremendous philatelic resource, and we are very fortunate to have such knowledge base in our Council area. Stay in touch with the WPL through their web site www.fwpl.org.

SF Bay Area Postcard Club Have a look at the SF Bay Area Postcard Club’s colorful web site www.postcard.org. This active group meets on the fourth Saturday of every month except December at Room C-260 at Fort Mason in San Francisco Noon to 3 PM. The meetings always have a special presentation and plenty of time for buy, sell and swaps. The web site includes exhibits of postcards, L-R: Dick Dreiling is presented his award FAQ (frequently Asked Questions) and anby Harvey Edwards at the 2013 Greater swers, and archived copies of their newsletter. Reno Stamp & Cover Show 6 JAN 2014

Council Shows Report NOTE: The Council Courier will publish only the highlights of each stamp show. We will not publish the full palmares — this information is available on www.norcalstamps.org.

December 7-8: PENPEX (Redwood City) Grand Award: Terri Edwards An Engineering Victory of the First Order: Hoover Dam

Results for Fourth Quarter 2013

Reserve Grand Award Multi-frame: Nancy Swan Where Did They Go? Following the Mail Trail of the DPOs of Jackson County

October 4-6: Winepex—RECC (San Rafael) Grand Award to Doug McGill Reciprocal Handling of Mail Under the AngloFrench Postal Conventions of 1843 and 1857 the Victorian Era

Reserve Grand Award Single Frame: David McNamee The Natal Rebellion of 1906

Redwood Empire Collectors Club Member First Place: Bob Rawlins Hand Prepared Covers for the Cruise of U.S. Frigate CONSTITUTION, 1932-1934

Sequoia Stamp Club Member 1st Place: Craig Butterworth Early Postal History from a Northeastern Prep School

October 26-27: EBCC Show (Walnut Creek) Multi-frame Grand Award: Vesma Grinfelds Provisional Cancellations of Latvia: 1919-1920

Novice Award: Raymone W. Teys Australasian Aerophilia

Single Frame Grand Award: David McNamee The Natal Rebellion of 1906

People’s Choice Award: Rosalie Bock All in the Family

November 2-3: SACAPEX (Sacramento) Grand Award: Joe Ross Afghanistan Revenues 1871 to 1975

Congratulations to All Participants!

Schedule for First Quarter 2014

LeRoy D. Armstrong Memorial Award Best Exhibit by SPS Member: Joe Ross Afghanistan Revenues 1871 to 1975

March 1-2: NOVAPEX (Redding) March 8-9: FRESPEX (Fresno) Contacts and information for these shows can be located through the CNCPS web site: www.norcalstamps.org

November 8-10: Filatelic Fiesta (San Jose) Grand Award: Behruz Nassre-Esfahani Persia 1902 Provisional Typeset Issue of Tehran

Consider exhibiting — it’s fun! See SOPEX Prospectus and Application for their show April 12-13 on pages 10-11

Reserve Grand Award: Lester Lanphear III U.S. Departmentals 1873-1884

Next Council Meeting at WESTPEX at NOON April 27. See you there!

Single Frame Grand Award: Utam Reddy The World’s First Aerial Post 1911 7

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East Bay Collectors Club Show October 26-27, 2013

PENPEX Show December 7-8, 2013

David Spieler and Gary Lavagnino at the EBCC Show registration table

Rosalie Bock showing her “Most Popular Exhibit” All in the Family to Tim Burgess

Jim Dempsey of A & D Stamps and Coins with his “Great Wall of Stamps”

Joe Bock viewing Nigel Moriarty’s Gold Medal postcard exhibit Surfing

14 Dealers at the EBCC Show and all were well stocked

Dealer Ed Dimmick of Concord, CA Helped many find stamps they wanted 8

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Request APS Recruiting Cards

If you have members in your club that are not yet APS Members, you can request a number of recruiting cards to sign them up. The cards are postpaid, so there is no cost to send in the card. Send your request for cards to CNCPS, PO BOX 37, Alamo, CA 94507.

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PROSPECTUS SOPEX 2014 Sponsored by the Southern

Oregon Philatelic Society

April 12 (10-5:30) & 13 (10-4) at Padgham Pavilion Jackson Co. EXPO Park, 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point, OR

1. Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all exhibitors. Entries must be the property of the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family. 2. Entry: Entries must be made on SOPEX entry form. Each exhibitor agrees to accept the rules of SOPEX 2014. Exhibitors may enter multiple exhibits. Exhibits that have won Gold in a previous SOPEX must show significant change to again be eligible for competitive awards. SOPEX committee reserves the right to return an application and fees for any exhibit entered in violation of these rules. Enclose two copies of title page, synopsis and/or plan with entry. 3. Closing Date: Monday, March 31, 2014, or when all available frames are spoken for. Mail entries to: Larry Crain, SOPEX Exhibits Chair, P.O. Box 4395, Medford, OR 97501-0170. Mailed exhibits must arrive by Thursday, April 10. 4. Classifications: Section A (Adult), Section B (Junior), Section C (Non-Competitive), Pear Blossom. 5. Frames: Most exhibits will be mounted in 12-page (8.5”x 11”) frames. There are a few 16-page frames. Adult exhibits are limited to a maximum of 48 pages. Junior exhibits are limited to 24 pages and may be in 6-page frames. 6. Fees: In Section A $2 for 12 or 16 page exhibits, $4 for 24 page exhibits, $6 for 32 or 36 page exhibits, $8 for 48 page exhibits. No charge for Section B, Section C or Pear Blossom entries. Funds sufficient to cover postage and insurance must accompany exhibit entries that are to be returned by mail. 7. Judging: Two qualified philatelists will judge SOPEX 2013 as an open show. They may withhold an award if, in their opinion, any exhibit does not warrant it. Judges’ decisions are final. 8. Delivery Date: Exhibits, if not mailed, should be delivered to the Padgham Pavilion between 7:30am and 8:30am, Saturday, April 12, 2014. Judging will begin at 9:30am. 9. Liability and Security: The exhibitor agrees that the Jackson County Fairgrounds and Southern Oregon Philatelic Society, Inc., officers and members, assume no responsibility for damage or loss of exhibit materials. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to safeguard all exhibits. No exhibit frame may be opened or removed during the show without the permission of the show chairman. Exhibits cannot be reclaimed until after 4:10 pm Sunday, April 13. 10. Awards: Major Awards: Grand - for the best exhibit. (The Grand may not win any other major award.) President’s - for outstanding exhibit by non-SOPS member. For SOPS members only: Bryan Trophy for outstanding use cachet covers, Carley Memorial for an outstanding U.S., Clyde Smith Founders for outstanding foreign, Herbert Memorial for an outstanding thematic, Lukens Award for outstanding aerophilately, Patterson Memorial for outstanding postal history, Sterton Memorial for outstanding use of post cards, Swan Award for an outstanding display exhibit. Special Award: Leonard Holmsten Award for highest scoring exhibit displayed by member of a club in the Northern California Council of Philatelic Societies (Northern California, Reno and Medford). Society Awards: APS for best exhibit by APS member, ATA for the best topical/thematic exhibit, AAPE for non-Gold exhibit of merit, ATA Americana for exhibit representing American culture, NW Federation Thunderbird Medal for exhibit of merit by member of a NW Federation club, US Stamp Society Medal for outstanding US exhibit, WE Achievement award for promising exhibit treatment. Other Awards: SOPEX Novice Ribbon for first-time exhibitor. SOPEX gold, vermeil, silver and bronze ribbons. Junior Award. Popular Choice (by vote of public). Pear Blossom Plaque for best exemplifying Pear Blossom Festival theme (by Pear Blossom Committee). 10

SOPEX 2014 ENTRY FORM April 12-13, 2014 Separate entry form must be submitted for each exhibit (photocopy as needed).

Deadline for entries: Monday, March 31, 2014 Name ________________________________________ E-Mail _________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________________ phone ____________ Exhibit Title ___________________________________________________________________________ To assist judges, please include two copies of your title page, synopsis or plan of your exhibit with this form # of pages [48 pp max] _____

fee [$2 - 12/16 pp, $4 - 24 pp, $6 - 32/36 pp, $8 - 48, no charge - juniors] $_______

Please enter my exhibit in Section

A

B

C

Pear Blossom (please circle one)

Have you exhibited before? ______ Are you APS member? _____ NorCal Council club member? ______ I declare that I or I and my immediate family own all the material in this exhibit. I understand and certify that, while every reasonable precaution will be taken by Southern Oregon Philatelic Society, SOPEX Committee and Jackson County EXPO Park, none of these will be held responsible for any loss or damage to my exhibit or to any material submitted, for any cause whatsoever. I agree to SOPEX rules as stated in prospectus. Signature __________________________________________________

Date _____________________

For Juniors: birth date _______ Parent’s signature _____________________________________________ My designated delivery / pick up representative is -_______________________________________

Mailed exhibits MUST be received by Thursday, April 10. If the exhibit is to be returned by mail, include sufficient funds for the return postage and insurance and a shipping package. Included: for postage $ ________________

Mail to:

Larry Crain – SOPEX Exhibits Box 4395 Medford, OR 97501-0170 11

Insure for $ __________________