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2026 Coming Attractions
OCT 7
Mid-Cities Stamp Club - Arlington Meeting
October 7
The next Arlington meeting for 2026 will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at our new meeting place (see below). NOTE: Our meeting room has changed to Room 208 upstairs. This room is to the left of our previous room and is slightly larger (thanks to Ken A. for arranging this).
The program will be presented by MCSC member Geoff Owens, on France Libre: The Stamps of Free France, the Free French Colonies, and Free French Forces.
APS Books will be brought by Dave and made available at the meeting, as well as a few Club books.
Club Officer Elections - You can turn in club officer election ballots to Skip at this meeting (Janet will be absent). Please enclose them in a sealed envelope.
Scott Catalog Sale - Rick will bring the club's Scott 2025 Catalogs and make them available for inspection. The catalogs will be the subject of a club mail auction later this month.
Library Club library items are available for checkout. View the list of MCSC Library Items. See Skip or Rick if interested in checking out an item or two.
We will meet at our NEW official gathering place: the Trinity Unity Methodist Church, 1200 West Green Oaks Blvd. Meeting Room Change - Our meeting room will be Room 208 upstairs. This room is to the left of our previous room and is slightly larger (thanks to Ken A. for arranging this). The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M., and end at 8:30 P.M. We have to vacate the facility by 9:00 P.M.
Ordinarily when we have an in-person meeting, we also have a MEET'N'EAT at an area restaurant, prior to the meeting. The group usually gathers between 5:15 and 5:30 pm, and we try to finish by 6:45 pm.
MEET'N'EAT will be at at the church, beginning at 5:00 P.M. From the south entrance, this will be in the Fellowship Hall (gym), and the cost will be $8. The menu will be Chicken Crepes with Spinach Cream Sauce, Basmati Rice, Roasted Carrots, Rolls, Vanilla Ice Cream, with Assorted Toppings.
OCT 9-10
San Antonio Stamp Fair
Norris Conference Center
618 Northwest Fwy Loop 410, Suite 207
Across San Pedro from NorthStar Mall, San Antonio, TX 78216
>>>SAME LOCATION AS 2025
Friday 10a-5p, Saturday 9a-4pm
>>>SAME HOURS AS 2025
Driving directions, if needed,
can be obtained at www.mapquest.com.
Sponsored by Texas Stamp Dealers Association
OCT 21
Mid-Cities Stamp Club - Flower Mound Meeting
October 21
The next Flower Mound meeting for 2026 will be held on Wednesday, October 21.
The program for this meeting will be our usual Show and Tell.
APS Books as well as club sales books (may?) be available at the meeting.
Scott 2025 Catalogs - Rick will have the 2025 Scott catalogs available for review. These will be offered for a mail bid auction next month. The bid sheet will be in the upcoming newsletter.
Election of Officers: If anyone would like to serve as an officer in the club, this is your chance to participate. President, Vice President (one for each chapter), Secretary, Treasurer, and Board of Directors (3) are all positions that need to be filled. You can let any of the current officers or board members know of your interest. Keep in mind, the club doesn’t exist without leadership and direction.
Library Club library items are available for checkout. View the list of MCSC Library Items. See Skip or Rick if interested in checking out an item or two.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the office of club member Sai Madhavapeddi, 3020 Corporate Court, Suite 400, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The sign on the office says Step Up Sports Medicine, and it is in a corporate park just east of the Texas Health Orthopedic Surgery Building in north Flower Mound. Access can be had from either Long Prairie Road (FM 2499) or College Parkway, via Corporate Drive. The regular meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M., however the room will be open around 7:00 P.M.
Ordinarily when we have an in-person meeting, we also have a MEET'N'EAT at an area restaurant, prior to the meeting. The group usually gathers between 5:15 and 5:30 pm, and we try to finish by 6:45 pm.
MEET'N'EAT will be at Alforno’s Italian Kitchen, 2260 Morriss Rd., Flower Mound (972) 355-1709, beginning about 5:30 P.M.
OCT 23-24
Houston Stamp Fair
Hilton Garden Inn - Energy Corridor
12245 Katy Freeway (I-10 and Dairy Ashford Exit)
Houston, TX 77079
>>> SAME LOCATION as 2025
(Friday 10a-5p, Saturday 9a-4pm)
>>> SAME HOURS AS 2025
Driving directions, if needed,
can be obtained at www.mapquest.com.
Sponsored by Texas Stamp Dealers Association
OCT 27
Mid-Cities Stamp Club - Granbury Meeting
October 27
The next Granbury meeting for 2026 will be held on Tuesday, October 27.
The program will be a discussion of World War II, and a presentation by MCSC member Craig Kellogg, on The Boston 2026 World Expo..
APS books will be available at this meeting, if received in time.
Payments We have been advised the bank prefers that checks for sales book purchases to be made out to "Mid Cities Stamp Club" rather than MCSC, etc. As an alternative, you can make checks out to Dave Stockbridge or Gifford Ely, and they will cash the check for deposit in the cash box. Or (preferably), cash.
Mystery Box: Keep in mind that we (always) need donations for our club EXPO Mystery Box.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Bentwater Activities Center, 1800 W Emerald Ct, Granbury, TX, adjacent to the Bentwater Marina northeast of Granbury. The regular meeting begins at 7:00 pm, but the Center should be open from around 6:00-6:15 pm to allow for member trading and socializing.
MEET'N'EAT will be replaced by our annual club picnic beginning at 5:00 P.M. Dave Stockbridge will supply Hot Dogs, Buns, and Soft Drinks and Water. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
NOV 13-14
2026 Mid-Cities Stamp Expo
Grapevine Convention Center
>>>SAME LOCATION AS 2025
1209 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas
(Friday 10a-5p, Saturday 9a-4pm)
>>>SAME HOURS AS 2025
Driving directions, if needed,
can be obtained at www.mapquest.com.
Sponsored by Mid-Cities Stamp Club
This is the 39th annual Mid-Cities Stamp EXPO.
DEC 11-12
McKinney Stamp Fair
Holiday Inn & Suites
>>>SAME LOCATION AS 2025
3220 Craig Drive
McKinney, TX 75070
(Friday 10a-5p, Saturday 9a-4p)
Driving directions, if needed,
can be obtained at www.mapquest.com.
Sponsored by Texas Stamp Dealers Association
