February 28, 2016
For Immediate Release

Newsletter 11 Released

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 has issued its eleventh and final quarterly newsletter exactly three months before it opens its doors on Saturday, May 28. The exhibition runs for 8 days through June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City.

The newsletter is the organization’s largest with 12 pages of the latest details about the once-a-decade event. It may be downloaded directly from http://www.ny2016.org/images/ny2016newsletters/2016-02-newsletter11.pdf.

As exhibition president Wade Saadi explains in his opening column, “World Stamp Show-NY 2016 will have something for every collector and in most cases, way more material than you can consume.”

Four of the seven USPS first day of issue releases scheduled to take place are depicted. News about the UN Postal Administration’s Peacekeeper issue with a preliminary image and 65th UNPA Anniversary personalized sheet ceremonies is also referenced. Show theme days and subjects are now set.

The hotel room rate discounts arranged by the show will end as of April 23 when the properties revert to full price. Attendees are asked to making reservations now to avoid disappointment. Maps of the show-sponsored hotels in New York and New Jersey are found at the end of the newsletter.

Preliminary exhibitor details are given for the first time. There are 4,118 frames among all competitive classes totaling 697 exhibits from 76 different countries.

The 128 attending societies and organizations manning booths and/or sponsoring meetings is believed to be a record number for any international exhibition. The complete schedule of meetings and events can be found online at http://www.ny2016.org/EventCalendar.aspx. It is updated regularly.

The dealer and postal administration listing is simply too large to include in the newsletter. The updated list can be viewed online at http://www.ny2016.org/NY_2016_Dealer_Search.aspx and http://www.ny2016.org/SubMenu/Postal_Adminstrations.aspx?id=512, respectively. Collectors are encouraged to contact dealers directly before the show to express their interests.

Full show information is online at http://www.ny2016.org. Send questions to info@ny2016.org and check out show social media site links.

Thomas M. Fortunato
Rochester, NY
Chairman, Marketing and Public Relations
World Stamp Show- NY 2016
http://www.ny2016.org
Join us May 28-June 4, 2016
Javits Center, New York City

Preparations for World Stamp Show – New York 2016 are very advanced. This includes the recruitment of volunteers for the show. In total, about 500 volunteers will be required.

Volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some are experts in their areas of philately, but most are intermediate or beginning collectors. Some are even non-collectors (typically spouses or other family members of collectors attending NY 2016).

But whatever your background, it is almost guaranteed that there is a volunteer position to match your talents and interests. These include Exhibit Mounters, Literature Room Librarians, Show Admission Specialists, Foreign Language Translators, and Information Booth Greeters. Overall, there are over 50 different types of volunteer positions.

Complete information on volunteering can be found on the WSS-NY2016 website, www.ny2016.org/SubMenu/Become_a_Volunteer.aspx?id=528. To sign-up, just click on the link to the Volunteer Application Form and fill in your name, contact info, any special skills or abilities you have, and what positions you would be interested in. Then hit the submit button. The NY 2016 Volunteer Committee will respond within a few days.

Questions or comments may be directed to the Volunteer Chairman at Mark.Butterline@ny2016.org.

January 20, 2016
For Immediate Release

WSS-NY 2016 Promotional Material Available

The World Stamp Show-NY 2016 Organizing Committee is making available a wealth of electronic files and handouts to assist others spread the word about this 8-day extravaganza taking place May 28-June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Stamp shows large and small taking place between now and May can request a packet of material for their freebie table. Brochures, pamphlets, stickers, pins and souvenirs will be sent while supplies last. Request these directly by email from Christine Jimenez, WSS-NY 2016 Executive Assistant, at christine.jimenez@ny2016.org.

A brand new “All About WSS-NY 2016” production is available for downloading in both PowerPoint and PDF formats. The 30 slides provide viewers with the historical background of the show, updated information about getting to and around the New York City area, show features and attractions. Anyone considering a trip to the show will find this of interest. Stamp clubs looking for a timely ready-made presentation will also find this valuable. It premiered at the APS AmeriStamp Expo 2016 in Atlanta.

A show advertising blitz is underway in major US and worldwide philatelic print publications. Ads created for these are available in hi-resolution PDF format in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and (soon to be posted) Chinese in a variety of sizes. Any may be reproduced by philatelic editors for their own periodicals, programs, etc. As a courtesy, the show would appreciate knowing how and when these are being published, and receive a sample copy sent to headquarters if possible.

The presentation and ads can be found on the show’s Graphics/Ads page at http://www.ny2016.org/SubMenu/Graphics_Ads.aspx?id=489. Show logos in numerous sizes and formats are there, too, for anyone’s use in print or electronic media.

To paraphrase Frank Sinatra’s famous hit, “Keep spreading the news!”
Questions on any of the above, or about World Stamp Show-NY 2016 in general, may be sent to info@ny2016.org. Remember to check out Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thomas M. Fortunato
Chairman, Marketing & Public Relations
thomas.fortunato@ny2016.org
stamptmf@frontiernet.net

January 5, 2016

For Immediate Release

WSS-NY 2016 Final Meeting Room Call

With World Stamp Show-NY 2016 rapidly approaching, this is the “final call” for reserving meeting rooms for use during its 8 day run from May 28 to June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City.

The show has received an overwhelming response from philatelic organizations around the world requesting space to hold meetings and seminars. As of this time 111 groups from several countries will be participating, totaling over 210 gatherings and 300+ hours of presentations.

Rod Juell, Society and Affiliates Chair, explains further.

“We have 16 rooms from 8 AM to 6 PM daily that have been filling up as seen on our events calendar at http://www.ny2016.org/EventCalendar.aspxwww.ny2016.org and on the daily listing sheets at http://www.ny2016.org/pdf/NY2016_meetings_and_events.pdf. We still have 1 and 2 hour slots available most days on a first-come basis and at no charge for societies looking for meeting room space. It will be another 10 years before another opportunity like this takes place.”

Only reservations made by January 29 can be guaranteed a listing in the official show program. Presentations not only for established collectors, but introductory talks that may be of interest to newcomers and casual collectors are especially encouraged.

Juell further reminds those who have already scheduled events to review their online listing for completeness and accuracy. Presentation titles and presenter names, when appropriate, should accompany every event.

Listing updates, room inquiries and questions are to be emailed to him as soon as possible at rodney.juell@ny2016.org.

Complete show information is available online at www.ny2016.org as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Thomas M. Fortunato

Rochester, NY

Chairman, Marketing and Public Relations

World Stamp Show- NY 2016

http://www.ny2016.org

Join us May 28-June 4, 2016

Javits Center, New York City

December 18, 2015

Grant Received for Major Attraction

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the TurningPoint Foundation of $25,000 to fund the enclosed 32 seat theater within the “Welcome to Stamp Collecting Pavilion” on the exhibition floor.

The 5,000 square foot pavilion is being designed to introduce visitors of all ages to the fun of stamp collecting. There are separate sections for youth and adults that will be staffed by knowledgeable philatelists who will guide them through activities and answer questions.

It will be the first destination for all school groups attending WSS-NY 2016. On arrival kids will receive a stamp goodie package filled with a stamp packet, activity booklet and a stamp passport to take home. They will then be brought into the theater to see short video productions prepared by a variety of organizations, including the American Philatelic Society, the National Postal Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library and the San Jose Stamp Club. Afterwards they can wander and participate in a variety of stamp hunts, electronic games and mini-classes.

Outreach to adult beginners is equally important and a focus of the pavilion. They, too, may watch videos in the theater produced specifically for them, emphasizing the family-friendly lifetime learning aspects of philately. Adults will be introduced to the very successful APS StampBuddy program (http://stamps.org/stampbuddy) to assist them in their hobby endeavors and then partake in their own activities.

The “TurningPoint Foundation Pavilion Theater” is being named after the ten year old Dallas-based organization. Its philanthropic focus is on education and arts projects benefitting a wide range of non-profit groups. A supporter of philately, it is making a substantial multi-year donation to establishing the “Byrne Education Loft” at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and has been a major contributor to the APS Stamps Teach program (http://stamps.org/stamps-teach).

“TurningPoint Foundation is delighted to support the Pavilion Theater at the World Stamp Show. It will be an important part of educating school groups and the public about the rich history of stamps and collecting,” said Molly Byrne, the organization’s president.

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 takes place May 28 through June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission is free to this once-a-decade event. Show information can be found online at www.ny2016.org as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

November 7, 2015
For Immediate Release

WSS-NY 2016 Hotel Rooms Hot Sellers

After just a few weeks of availability, three hotel properties are nearly sold out of rooms reserved for visitors to World Stamp Show-NY 2016, taking place May 28-June 3 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Weekly hotel room updates continue to be sent to the show’s Executive Committee by Experient, the hotel consolidator. A total of 27 properties in New York City and nearby New Jersey were selected offering discounts to show-goers covering roughly 15,000 room nights over the show’s 8 day run.

Wade Saadi, WSS-NY 2016’s President, explained further.

“Hearing that three hotels already are booked 89%, 93% and 94% more than six months before the show opens sends a strong signal that we have a lot of collectors and their families anxious for our doors to open and take advantage of the great deals. Room reservations will only accelerate in the next month as hundreds of exhibitors around the world learn that their entries have been accepted to take part in the competition.”

Experient additionally expressed their pleasure in the brisk reservation rate for the other hotels and encourages anyone planning to attend to make their selection as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

A link to the reservations page can be found on the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 home page at http://www.ny2016.org. A credit card guarantee is all that is needed to hold a room, with payment not due until arrival in May or June.

Thomas M. Fortunato
Rochester, NY
Chairman, Marketing and Public Relations
World Stamp Show- NY 2016
http://www.ny2016.org
Join us May 28-June 4, 2016
Javits Center, New York City

September 21, 2015
For Immediate Release

APS Senior Staffers Join World Stamp Show-NY 2016

Two recent hires of the American Philatelic Society are joining current APS Chief Operating Officer Ken Martin as ex-officio members of the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 team.

Scott English is the newly named American Philatelic Society Executive Director, assuming the helm on August 10. From January through August he was the Chief of Staff of U.S. Representative Mark Sanford of South Carolina. Scott served as the Chief Operating Officer of that state’s Department of Education from 2011-2015, before which he was then Governor Sanford’s Chief of Staff. He held numerous positions with Sanford beginning in 1996. Scott is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

Megan Orient was appointed the APS Manager of Shows and Exhibitions in May. For over 15 years she has been serving nonprofit organizations in a variety of management and operational roles. Her collegiate background was in secondary education, receiving a BS degree from Penn State, and later graduating from the Southeast Tourism Society’s program for Tourism Marketing Professionals. Megan’s forte has been in event planning, both domestically and internationally, as well as grant writing and project/facilities management.

Their backgrounds in these broad areas compliment the experience already on the WSS-NY 2016 Organizing Committee. Quoting show President Wade Saadi, “We are very fortunate to have their participation. These APS leaders will play a significant role in making our show a success. We thank all three and welcome them to our organization.”

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 takes place May 28-June 4 at New York City’s Javits Center. Read more information about the international exhibition on the web at www.ny2016.org, or check out the show’s Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest accounts.

With its doors opening in just one year on May 28, 2016, the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 organizing committee is celebrating the milestone by releasing its eight quarterly newsletter. It can be downloaded directly at http://www.ny2016.org/images/ny2016newsletters/2015-05-28-newsletter8.pdf.

As stated in President Wade Saadi’s lead article, “Our goal is simple–to make your stay at the exhibition an enjoyable and pleasantly unforgettable one!” This issue gives show-goers a summary of many aspects of the once-a-decade philatelic event.

An updated roster of participating societies is included in the newsletter along with their assigned meeting dates, as is the current list of dealers, postal administrations and official auctioneers attending from around the world. A first glimpse of the floor plan is found on the last page.

Collectors signed up to receive email updates in the NY 2016 database will be the first to learn about discount accommodation rates offered by the show’s hotel consolidator, Experient, in June. The special myNY2016 calendar feature on the NY 2016 web site will be operational shortly thereafter, allowing everyone to plan their own personal timetable of show meetings and events.

Several dinners sponsored by major societies and organizations are already scheduled. A variety of suggested off-site cultural and sporting activities will be published daily to allow attendees and non-collecting family members the opportunity to enjoy what the “Big Apple” has to offer days and evenings.

Other articles include several summarizing exhibitor information, the availability of a NY 2016 philatelic passport, Liberty Club memberships, and more.

In late breaking news, WSS-NY 2016 is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Jimenez as the show’s Executive Assistant, handling day-to-day activities of the exhibition as of May 18 at the Collectors Club.

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 takes place May 28-June 4, 2016 at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission all 8 days is free. To learn more, visit http://www.ny2016.org, email info@ny2016.org, and check out the show’s Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest sites.

thomas.fortunato@ny2016.org