[press release]
CHICAGOPEX 2020 Opens Literature Exhibiting Application Submissions
Chicago Philatelic Society (CPS) is planning to present its annual philatelic exhibition, CHICAGOPEX, Nov. 20, 21 and 22, 2020, at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca, Ill. 60413. [That’s last year’s sign and last year’s dates in the photo on the right.]
Prospective exhibitors are invited to submit applications for the show’s literature competition to Literature Exhibiting Chairman Ken Trettin beginning this month. The prospectus and application have been posted to Chicagopex.org and may be found on the left-hand side under Documents.
2020 marks the 54th anniversary of this show’s philatelic literature competition, with books and other materials expected to be on display.
[Chicagopex will accept] nearly all forms of philatelic literature. These include books, journals (excluding local club newsletters), catalogs, columns and individual major articles. They may be printed or digital depending on how they are made available for public consumption. Digital entries accepted include websites, blogs and message boards that either stand alone or are an adjunct to one of the print categories.
Note: The literature competition judging takes place remotely ahead of the in-person show. Should the show be cancelled, the literature competition will proceed regardless. To provide feedback, the literature judges will send written evaluations to all exhibitors after the show dates.
Separately, the show is also co-hosting AmeriStamp Expo with the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. This event includes the Single Frame Champion of Champions competition, which highlights the top single frame exhibits from World Series of Philately shows around the United States held during the prior year. AmeriStamp Expo also features the annual AAPE Single Frame Team competition.
In addition, six specialty societies plan to convene at CHICAGOPEX: American Society of Polar Philatelists, Military Postal History Society, Mobile Post Office Society, United Postal Stationery Society and Women Exhibitors.
The show bourse is expected to host about 75 dealers from the United States and Europe. The U.S. Postal Service and the U.N. Postal Administration also plan to attend.
Admission and parking are free. Show hours are: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are asked to contact the hotel (phone: 630-773-4000) to make reservations and to mention CHICAGOPEX for the special room rate.
About Chicago Philatelic Society (CPS):
Organized Oct. 8, 1886 as a continuation of the Chicago Stamp Collectors Union, which was organized in Dec. 1884. CPS is chapter no. 1 of the American Philatelic Society and one of two organizations with the longest uninterrupted service to philately in the United States.
Follow CPS on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagopex
Twitter: twitter.com/Chicagopex
