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Nominations Open for Smithsonian Award

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National Postal Museum Announces Nomination Process for Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award
Award Recognizes U.S. and International Philatelists

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum has announced the opening of the nominating process for the 2025 Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award. The Smithsonian award will recognize philatelists from the U.S. and international philatelic communities. The nomination process is open Feb. 18 through April 7. Award winners will be honored at a museum-hosted gala event in Washington, D.C., Nov. 8.

The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award was established in 2002 to honor and celebrate living individuals for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of philately. This achievement may include original research that significantly advances the understanding of philately, exceptional service to the philatelic community or sustained promotion of philately to the benefit of current and future collectors. The award celebrates excellence in philately on a global scale, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field worldwide. Nominations from outside the U.S. that reflect the rich diversity and international impact of philatelic scholarship, service and collecting are welcomed and encouraged.

Click here for the award’s nomination form.

The SPAA medallion is a 3-inch, gold-plated bronze disc depicting a sunburst with eight straight and eight wavy rays. Derived from the family coat of arms of James Smithson, founding benefactor of the Smithsonian Institution, the sunburst became the Institution’s official seal June 3, 1966, and is incorporated into the official flag flown by Smithsonian facilities and Smithsonian-sponsored expeditions throughout the world. As such, it is a universally recognized symbol of enlightenment and learning that links the Smithsonian’s history with its future. The medallion is suspended from a grosgrain neck ribbon in Smithsonian blue and yellow.

Eligibility criteria and information about the entry and judging processes can be found on the museum’s website. Award winners will be approved by the Smithsonian Board of Regents, consisting of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, three members of the United States Senate, three members of the United States House of Representatives and nine citizens.

About the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum is devoted to presenting the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcasing one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world. Through the preservation and interpretation of our postal and philatelic collections, the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum educates, challenges and inspires its audiences on the breadth of American experiences. It is located at 2 Massachusetts Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C., across from Union Station. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25). For more information about the Smithsonian, call (202) 633-1000 or visit the museum website at www.postalmuseum.si.edu.

Blue Rodeo (Canada 2025)

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New stamp celebrates Blue Rodeo
Since the band’s formation in 1984, its unique mix of country, folk and rock has helped shape Canadian music

TORONTO, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, Canada Post unveiled a new stamp to celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo.

From the time it formed in 1984, the iconic group and its signature blend of country, folk and rock have helped define Canada’s musical identity – and 40 years on, Blue Rodeo continues to resonate deeply with loyal fans.

Led by the soaring harmonies and endearing melodies of principal singer-songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo performed a first live gig in February 1985. The band – known for rootsy eclecticism and superb musicianship – quickly became a fixture in Toronto’s epic Queen Street West music scene.

In 1987, the group released a debut album, Outskirts, with the first single “Try” becoming an instant hit. The song helped certify the record double platinum the following year and was the driving force behind Blue Rodeo’s five 1989 JUNO Award nominations – the band won Group of the Year, while “Try” won Single of the Year as well as Best Video.

Building on this initial success, Blue Rodeo went on to release more than a dozen albums. Classic songs such as “Lost Together,” “5 Days in May” and “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” propelled the band’s work to multi-platinum status and turned the group, along with its members, into Canadian legends.

Among countless accolades, Blue Rodeo has won 12 JUNO Awards, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and earned a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.

The band, which continues to tour and record, has sold more than four million albums and performed over 2,500 live shows, including more concerts at Toronto’s venerated Massey Hall than any other rock band.

About the stamp
The stamp features a collage of studio portraits of the seven current members of Blue Rodeo. From left to right, Mike Boguski, Jimmy Bowskill, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor appear in the front row, with Colin Cripps, Bazil Donovan and Glenn Milchem in the back row.

The stamp was designed by Jim Ryce. It features photography by Luis Mora and illustration work by Katy Lemay, along with flower illustrations from thegraphicsfairy.com. It was printed by Colour Innovations. The issue includes a booklet of six Permanent™ stamps and an Official First Day Cover. The cancel site is Toronto, Ontario, where the band is based; the cancel mark is a guitar pick with a flower at its centre, reminiscent of the floral details that appear on the band’s western-style shirts.

Stamps and collectibles are available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada.

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Un nouveau timbre rend hommage à Blue Rodeo
Depuis la formation du groupe en 1984, son mélange unique de country, de folk et de rock a façonné la musique canadienne.

TORONTO, le 3 avril 2025 /CNW/ – Aujourd’hui, Postes Canada a dévoilé un timbre saluant l’un des groupes canadiens les plus aimés, Blue Rodeo.

Depuis ses débuts en 1984, le groupe emblématique contribue avec son style de musique – un mélange unique de country, de folk et de rock – à définir l’identité musicale du Canada. Une quarantaine d’années plus tard, Blue Rodeo ne cesse de séduire son fidèle public.

Guidé par les puissantes harmonies et les mélodies irrésistibles des auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes principaux Jim Cuddy et Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo se produit pour la première fois en février 1985. Reconnu pour son style éclectique aux accents roots et sa superbe musicalité, le groupe se taille rapidement une place sur la légendaire scène musicale de la rue Queen Ouest à Toronto.

En 1987, le groupe lance son premier album, Outskirts, dont le premier titre, « Try », connaît un succès instantané. La chanson contribue à la certification double platine de l’album l’année suivante, et le groupe obtient cinq nominations aux prix JUNO en 1989, où il remporte le titre du groupe de l’année, tandis que « Try » est couronnée single de l’année et vidéoclip de l’année.

Fort de son succès initial, Blue Rodeo sort plus d’une douzaine d’albums. Des classiques tels que « Lost Together », « 5 Days in May » et « Hasn’t Hit Me Yet » lui valent des albums maintes fois platine et hissent le groupe et ses membres au rang des légendes canadiennes.

Blue Rodeo reçoit de nombreuses distinctions : 12 prix JUNO, dont celui de son intronisation au Temple de la renommée de la musique canadienne, une étoile sur l’Allée des célébrités canadiennes et un Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle de la réalisation artistique.

Le groupe, qui se produit et enregistre toujours, a vendu plus de quatre millions d’albums et présenté plus de 2 500 spectacles sur scène, y compris au prestigieux Massey Hall de Toronto, où il se produit plus souvent que toute autre formation rock.

À propos du timbre
Le timbre présente un collage de portraits des sept membres actuels de Blue Rodeo. De gauche à droite dans la rangée avant, Mike Boguski, Jimmy Bowskill, Jim Cuddy et Greg Keelor, puis Colin Cripps, Bazil Donovan et Glenn Milchem dans la rangée arrière.

Le timbre a été conçu par Jim Ryce. Il présente le travail du photographe Luis Mora et de l’illustratrice Katy Lemay, ainsi que des illustrations de fleurs de thegraphicsfairy.com. Il a été imprimé par Colour Innovations. L’émission comprend un carnet de six timbres PermanentsMC et un pli Premier Jour officiel. Le timbre est oblitéré à Toronto, où réside le groupe; le cachet d’oblitération est un médiator de guitare orné d’une fleur rappelant les détails floraux des chemises westerns des membres du groupe.

Les timbres et les articles de collection sont en vente sur postescanada.ca et dans les comptoirs postaux partout au pays.

The earlier preview announcement:

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Canada Post to unveil stamp honouring award-winning Canadian band Blue Rodeo

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 /CNW/ Canada Post invites you to the unveiling of a new commemorative stamp honouring award-winning Canadian band Blue Rodeo on Thursday, April 3 at the Opera House.

Official Website • Wikipedia • AllMusic

Since its formation in 1984, Blue Rodeo has won 12 JUNO Awards, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and earned a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.

The stamp unveiling will be a private event, by invitation only. Interviews will be available on site.

WHAT: Blue Rodeo stamp unveiling

WHEN: Thursday, April 3; doors open at 5:30 p.m. and event starts at 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto

RSVP: Media interested in attending the private stamp unveiling are asked to confirm their attendance by email to media@canadapost.ca.

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Postes Canada dévoilera un timbre en hommage au groupe primé Blue Rodeo

TORONTO, le 31 mars 2025 /CNW/ Postes Canada vous invite au dévoilement d’un timbre commémoratif rendant hommage au groupe canadien primé Blue Rodeo le jeudi 3 avril à l’Opera House.

Depuis sa formation en 1984, Blue Rodeo a reçu de nombreuses distinctions: 12 prix JUNO, intronisation au Temple de la renommée de la musique canadienne, une étoile sur l’Allée des célébrités canadiennes et un Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle de la réalisation artistique.

Le dévoilement du timbre sera un événement privé, sur invitation seulement. Des entrevues pourront avoir lieu sur place.

QUOI: Dévoilement du timbre saluant Blue Rodeo

QUAND: Le jeudi 3 avril; les portes ouvriront à 17 h 30 et l’événement commencera à 18 h.

OÙ: The Opera House
-735, rue Queen Est, Toronto

RSVP: Les médias qui souhaitent assister au dévoilement privé doivent confirmer leur présence par courriel à media@postescanada.ca.

Lazaroff Now Top Boston 2026 Commissioner

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Boston 2026 Commissioner Reorganization

Chris Lazaroff has been appointed as the Commissioner General of Boston 2026, replacing Yamil Kouri who will continue as the exhibition’s President.

“As work progresses it became clear that it would be best that I concentrate my time solely on my leadership role and turn the important responsibilities of the exhibits to someone else,” said Kouri. “Chris is eminently qualified to handle the position, assisted by Deputy Commissioner General Dzintars Grinfelds.”

Lazaroff was earlier selected to be the show’s U.S. East Commissioner in addition to his role as United States Postal Service Liaison.

Tom Fortunato of Rochester, New York, is assuming the East Commissioner post while continuing as Public Relations Chair. He had been the exhibits chair for the national ROPEX stamp show for two decades and has been a jointly certified APS/ATA judge since 2000.

Kouri continued, “These reassignments strengthen our Boston 2026 team and commitment to exhibiting participants in particular. We welcome Chris and Tom’s willingness to add to their present show duties.”

Boston 2026 World Expo takes place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Full show details may be found at Boston2026.org and on Twitter and Facebook. Sign up to be added to the Boston 2026 email list and receive updates when available.

U.S. Postmaster General Quits Suddenly

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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned suddenly Monday, March 24, just weeks after saying he wanted to leave, but would stay until a successor was named. A major contributor to President Trump’s first bid for the White House, he was named PMG in 2020 by a USPS Board of Governors largely appointed by President Trump.

DeJoy and the USPS have faced increasing criticism from the Trump administration, with the president and Elon Musk calling for its privatization. Democrats say that would violate federal law. President Trump was very unhappy with DeJoy and the USPS for aid voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election.

President Trump has also floated the idea of ending the Postal Service’s independent-agency status and putting it in the Commerce Department.

DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” modernization plan has rankled many USPS employees and major mailers. However, his refusal to give DOGE officials broad access, as reported by The Washington Post, certainly did not sit well with the administration.

The newspaper reports that in recent days, administration officials have met with Jim Cochrane, the chief executive of the Package Shippers Association, a trade group that represents companies including Amazon, DHL and FedEx, about replacing DeJoy. Cochrane is reportedly a leading candidate to replace DeJoy.

The acting Postmaster General now is Doug Tulino, who rose to that position in 2021. He retained the position of Chief Human Resources Officer, to which he was named in November 2020.

Tulino began his career with the USPS as a management associate in Chicago in 1980. His entire career with the Postal Service has been in management.

AFDCS Adds Member No. 30,000

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AFDCS Signs Up Member Number 30,000 At Show

Edward Pieper of the St. Louis area is the 30,000th person to join the American First Day Cover Society. He was signed up at St. Louis Stamp Expo on Saturday, March 22, by Foster Miller at the AFDCS table at the show. (Photo: Pieper, left, Miller, right)

Pieper now has a credit with the AFDCS of 30,000 pennies — $300. He can spend it on
the AFDCS.org website, buying FDCs, catalogues and handbooks; renewing or upgrading his membership; paying for successful AFDCS auction bids; and more. Miller, as the person who recruited member #30,000, also was awarded a $300 credit, which he will be donating to the AFDCS Endowment Fund.

The AFDCS today does not have 30,000 members: It is closer to 1,000. Some numbers may have been skipped; some people may have received more than one number over the years; and, of course, some former members have passed away or no longer collect.

The AFDCS, founded in 1955, is the largest not-for-profit first day cover society in the world, with members in more than a dozen countries. It publishes an award-winning journal, First Days, six times a year, as well as handbooks, catalogues and You-Tube videos; holds fundraising auctions; is a co-sponsor of the annual Great American Stamp Show, conducts an annual cachetmaking contest; and encourages philatelic exhibiting and writing about FDCs.

For more information about the AFDCS, visit www.afdcs.org, e-mail afdcs@afdcs.org or write the AFDCS at Post Office Box 57, Somerset, WI 54025-0057.

Myths and Legends (UK 2025)

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Royal Mail Celebrates Myths and Legends with a Set of Special Stamps

  • Issue date: 27 March
  • The eight-stamp set explores the mythical creatures and legendary figures of UK folklore
  • The images feature: Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie
  • The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order now at www.royalmail.com/myths and by telephone on 03457 641641

Royal Mail has revealed images of eight striking illustrations capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore.

The images feature: Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie.

The stamps were illustrated by London-based artist Adam Simpson. Simpson’s work has been shortlisted for a British Design Award and he was included in the Art Directors Club Young Guns awards.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy, Royal Mail, said: “For some parts of the UK, local myths and legends are as much a part of their identity as the local landmarks and architecture. These beautifully illustrated stamps celebrate a fascinating aspect of British culture and custom.”

Myths and Legends of the UK:
The landscape of the United Kingdom resounds with folktales, myths and legends. Each region has its own unique stories, creating a tapestry of tales passed down over centuries that offers fascinating insights into the shared cultural imagination.

The Old English poem Beowulf recounts how the eponymous hero defended the Danish King Hrothgar’s mead hall, vanquishing the monstrous Grendel.
Across the sea, Northern Ireland’s heroic tale of Fionn mac Cumhaill explains how he built the Giant’s Causeway, outwitting a Scottish giant with strength and cunning.

Myths such as the Welsh story of Blodeuwedd, conjured from flowers and destined to wed an unwanted suitor, illustrate the complexities of human emotions and behaviour, including love and betrayal. In Orkney and Shetland, selkies shed their seal skins to take human form. Exploring loss and longing, these folktales often recount how selkies eventually leave their human mates, succumbing to their yearning for the sea.

Some stories tackle human foibles, such as temptation and forgetfulness. The piskies of Cornwall are blamed for stealing household items and leading travellers astray with their pisky lights.

Cautionary tales often warn of grave dangers. Grindylows are sprites with long arms who lurk in the rivers and ponds of Lancashire and Yorkshire, waiting to drag curious children to their deaths. Black Shuck, a spectral hound with fiery eyes, stalks the countryside of East Anglia, foretelling death and destruction. One of the most famous legendary creatures in the world, the Scottish Loch Ness Monster taps into the primal fear of the unknown. This long-necked, humped beast snakes through the depths, a remnant of our ancient past that still waits for us in the deep.

Exploring the mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore entails uncovering not only intriguing stories but also the deeper meanings and values they convey. These tales continue to captivate and inspire, offering a fascinating window into the collective psyche of the United Kingdom.

The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order at www.royalmail.com/myths and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all eight stamps is priced at £14.10. The stamps go on general sale from 27 March.

From VSC: Products include

  • Medal Cover £19.99
  • Framed Stamps £39.99
  • First day covers, with Tallent House or Drumnadrochit, Inverness postmarks £16.50
  • Postcards £3.60

Butterflies of Sint Eustatiusm (Netherlands 2025)

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Experience Nature – Butterflies of Sint Eustatius

Issue date: 31 March 2025
Appearance: Sheet of 10 stamps in 10 different designs, each with denomination 1 for mail weighing up to 20 grams sent within the Netherlands
Item number: 450361
Design: Frank Janse, Gouda
Photography: Alamy, Dreamstime, Shutterstock, and Wikimedia Commons (Francisco Farriols Sarabia and Charles J. Sharp)

The Experience Nature – butterflies of Sint Eustatius sheet features 10 stamps in 10 different designs. The stamps have a denomination of 1 for mail up to 20 grams within the Netherlands. The price for a sheet of 10 stamps is €12.10 (currently about US$13.15).

The sheet is part of the multi-year series Experience Nature dedicated to the Caribbean Netherlands from 2024-2026. Each year, the series features four stamp sheets, each with 10 different stamps. The stamps depict plants and animals found in this part of the Netherlands. The islands in this region boast an extraordinary biodiversity by Dutch standards, with thousands of plant and animal species. In 2025, attention will be given to the birds, butterflies, underwater world, and flora of the island of Sint Eustatius.

The island of Sint Eustatius, like Bonaire and Saba, has a special status within the Netherlands. The collective name for the three islands is the Caribbean Netherlands. Sint Eustatius lies between Saba and Saint Kitts, separated from these islands by a shallow sea. The only city and capital of Sint Eustatius is Oranjestad. Since 2010, Sint Eustatius has been a special municipality, with the island council as the highest governing body responsible for local legislation. The executive power lies with the island commissioners appointed by the island council, chaired by the governor. About 3,000 people live on Sint Eustatius, and the island’s official language is English.

Sint Eustatius is dominated by the dormant volcano The Quill (601 meters) in the southeast and a 200,000-year-old extinct volcanic area in the north around the hill Bergje (223 meters). There are three national parks on the island: Quill/Boven National Park, Statia National Marine Park, and Miriam Schmidt Botanical Garden.

Butterflies belong to an order of winged insects, with approximately 160,000 described species in total. The collective name is Lepidoptera. This word comes from Greek, where ‘lepis’ means scale and ‘ptera’ means wings. The literal translation is therefore ‘scale-winged.’ Indeed, the wings of butterflies are covered with scales that absorb light in various ways, creating visible colours and patterns.

Of all the butterfly species in the world, about 265 are found in the Caribbean Netherlands, with nearly 30 day-flying butterflies on Sint Eustatius (both permanent residents and occasional visitors). The large number of yellow butterflies on the island is particularly striking, including the Small Sulphur and the Cloudless Sulphur. The latter has its own stamp in the Experience Nature – Butterflies of Sint Eustatius issue. From the family of brush-footed butterflies, the Zebra Longwing stands out, gliding through the area around the volcano The Quill. Another brush-footed butterfly is the Painted Lady, with its orange-brown colour pattern with black and white spots on the forewings and, of course, its preference for thistles. Another remarkable species from the tropical forest area is the Red Rim, while the Tropical Buckeye, with its striking peacock-like eyes, is a more common species on the island. The Florida Leafwing is a striking butterfly in flight but blends completely into its surroundings when at rest, making it difficult to spot among the leaves.

The stamp sheet Experience Nature – butterflies of Sint Eustatius is designed by graphic designer Frank Janse from Gouda. The sheet features all the butterflies portrayed in their natural environment, each on its own stamp. The butterflies include: Caribbean Blue, Painted Lady, Manuel’s Skipper, Long-tailed Skipper, Cloudless Sulphur, Lime Swallowtail, Tropical Buckeye, Banded Yellow, Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak, and Florida Leafwing.

Technical Specifications:

Stamp Size: 40 x 30 mm
Sheet Size: 122 x 170 mm
Paper: Normal with phosphor coating
Gumming: Self-adhesive
Printing Technique: Offset
Print Colours: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
Edition: 275,000 sheets
Format: Sheet of 10 stamps in 10 different designs
Denomination: 1 for mail up to 20 grams within the Netherlands
Design: Frank Janse, Gouda
Photography: Alamy, Dreamstime, Shutterstock, and Wikimedia Commons (Francisco Farriols Sarabia and Charles J. Sharp)
Printer: Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé B.V., Haarlem
Item Number: 450361

Note: PostNL does not sell directly to collectors in North America. Its website refers to a company called Nordfirm, which says it sells Dutch new issues at face value. The Virtual Stamp Club has no connection to this company.

Collectors may also wish to contact the U.S. firm Bombay Stamps, which can also obtain first day covers upon request, with lower shipping fees. The email is sales@bombaystamps.com Again, The Virtual Stamp Club has no connection to this company.

AFDCS Names Wile, Youngblood Asst. Editors

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AFDCS Adds Assistant Editors for First Days, Other Media

The American First Day Cover Society, the world’s largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to first day cover collecting, has retained Jason Youngblood and Kristopher Wile (L-R in the photo) as assistant editors. Their primary responsibilities will be editing and laying out articles and producing graphics for First Days, the official journal of the AFDCS. However, they will also be involved in producing material for the society’s website, its YouTube Channel, and overseeing the publication of new handbooks and catalogues.

In addition, they will work on maintaining the AFDCS’ new data management system, which is tightly tied in with the website.

“Here in the third decade of the 21st century, we have the tools to do so much more than we have up to this point,” said AFDCS president Lloyd A. de Vries. “I think hiring these two young men will not only benefit the members of the AFDCS, but philately in general.”

Both men are familiar with philately and first day covers, thanks to their fathers, but were hired on their own merits.

“These were the second- and third-best applications we received,” said de Vries. “New First Days editor Anthony Bard’s was the best.”

Wile has more than 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry with a focus on film production and post-production. While at the University of North Carolina, he was an editor for the prestigious student literary magazine Cellar Door. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter. His father Eric is on the AFDCS Board of Directors.

Youngblood runs his own video production company in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and son. He also directs, edits and composes music and has worked with hundreds of music artists and for festivals such as Austin City Limits, SXSW (“South By Southwest”) and Boilerroom. He handles layout and design for several philatelic publications, often working with his father Wayne.

The American First Day Cover Society is a not-for-profit educational organization, established in 1955. In addition to First Days, the AFDCS also publishes handbooks and catalogues, and promotes the collecting of both modern and “classic” issues and cachets, as well as the exhibiting of FDCs.

For more information about the AFDCS, visit www.afdcs.org, e-mail afdcs@afdcs.org or write the AFDCS at Post Office Box 57, Somerset, WI 54025-0057.

APS/APRL Seek Executive Director

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The American Philatelic Society, the largest stamp collecting organization in the U.S., and the American Philatelic Research Library have retained a professional recruitment company to find its next executive director. Current executive director Scott English gave notice last fall that he would like to leave sometime this summer (2025).

The Moran Company, according to its website, specializes “in the recruitment of Executive Directors/CEOs, Fundraising/Development Directors, Hospital Foundation Directors and other senior leadership staff — who get results.

“We only serve the nonprofit community.”

The summary for the position cites four areas of primary duties and responsibilities: Organizational Leadership, Community Leadership, Financial Sustainability and Board Governance, that is, interaction with and monitoring of the members of the APS Board of Directors and the American Philatelic Research Library trustees.

There is much more detail on these four areas in the announcement of the search on the APS website. The announcement anticipates a salary of $175,000-200,000.

All applicants are directed to contact The Moran Company, not the APS. That link also provides background information on the APS and APRL.