[press release]
U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group celebrates 10th anniversary
On-line stamp collector group thrives on the internet

U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the virtual world all this year.

About the U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group
The group was founded in April 2004 by long-time philatelist Steve B. Davis of Calgary,
Alberta. He founded it after trying to start a local real-world study group for collectors of the
stamps and postal history of the United States. From 3 or 4 members it has grown to over 400 members. In 2007 the group was approved as Affiliate #257 (specialized society) of the
American Philatelic Society, the largest and most respected philatelic society in the world.

Group Description
It is a forum to discuss and network with other collectors. Members are encouraged to engage in the friendly discussion and exchange of information related to U.S. philately. Membership consists of beginners all the way to advanced collectors from all walks of life, and many different countries.

Commercial content, spam or the self-promotion of blogs/websites is not allowed. This is strictly enforced.Those wishing to join need simply sign up on the site and are asked to provide,

• their areas of interest.
• names of clubs or societies they are members of
• their APS membership number if applicable

Requests for membership require moderator approval. This is to screen for spammers.

Contact
To learn more about the group, please contact
Steve B. Davis, Founder & Moderator
stamperdad@yahoo.ca
US_specialized-owner@yahoogroups.com

Group Home Page http://group.yahoo.com/neo/groups/us_specialized

American Philatelic Society (APS) http://stamps.org