Philatelic News
This is a compilation of philatelic news, both locally and nationally.
JUL 8: APS - New Executive Director
The American Philatelic Society has announced the hiring of Kirk Gillis to be the 8th Executive Director of the Society, effective July 14, 2025. The hiring process was conducted through a Search Committee led by outgoing APS President Cheryl Ganz as Chair. Gillis replaces outgoing Executive Director Scott English, who announced his departure in November 2024, after almost ten years in the role. English will remain at the APS through a transition period ending at the Great American Stamp Show in Schaumburg, Illinois, in August.
According to the announcement, "Kirk brings a global perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to lead the APS into its next chapter."
JUN 12: EXPO 2025 Update
EXPO Dealer Liaison Tom Cunningham reports that he has received checks for 21 fully-paid tables, 2 cabinets, and a $20 ad, totaling $9085. Contact has been made with the remaining unpaid dealers. Additionally, there is still one table available, due to the withdrawal of a dealer who had made a preliminary commitment to EXPO.
MAY 30: Post Card with JFK Signed Initials ?
EXPO Dealer Steve Carpenter found a postcard potentially signed (initials only) by President John F. Kennedy. The card was in a batch of covers which had been donated to the club. It has been suggested that the club should contact the John F. Kennedy Memorial Museum in Dallas to see if they have any interest. At this time we are not aware of any response from the Museum. Many other suggestions and comments have been made, mainly about the process and cost of signature expertization.
The card is postmarked McLean, VA, Aug 19, 1963, and mentions the (future) Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as Kennedy's bid for re-election in 1964.
MAY 29: EXPO 2025 Update
EXPO 2025 Dealer Liaison Tom Cunningham reports that he has received full payment from 14 (of 25) dealers.
Deadline for registering is June 15. Tom currently projects that all 25 dealers from last year will again participate in EXPO.
APR 9: USPS/Possible Rate Increase
Dealer Jonathan Topper sends notice that USPS is recommending an increase in First Class 1oz postage. The current rate is 73c. The proposed new rate would be 78c. The new rate has to be approved by the USPS Board of Governors at their July 13 meeting.
DEC 20: RIP: James Leslie Taylor
The club has received word that long time member James (Jim) Taylor passed away on December 20.
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