The election results are now official. A total of 49 votes were cast (6 via Canada Post & in-person and 43 via email). The CPS Board for 2020-2021 will consist of the following Directors: President – Erika Peter (2 years) Vice President – Wayne Dwyer (2 years) Treasurer – Cary Hatcher (2 years) Secretary – […]
CPS News
Calgary Members Shine at the Edmonton National 23-24 March
Please review the awards won by Calgary Exhibitors at the Edmonton National Large Gold Jim Taylor Earth Science from Flat Earth to Plate Tectonics (90 points) Donna Trathen Christina Broom, her work as a photographer (90 points) Gold Jan Brookes The Evolution of the World Wildlife Fund Logo (88 points) David Bartlet Voluntary Fundraising for […]
Katherine Stinson Centennial Flight
July 9, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Katherine Stinson first Airmail flight from Calgary to Edmonton. To mark the anniversary, a celebration will be held in conjunction with WestJet airlines to commemorate the event. Come to the Domestic terminal (A gates). An exhibit will be setup by Westjet ticketing counters starting at 630AM. […]
Portland PIPEX Stamp Show Calgary Exhibitor Results 11-13 May
CPS members competing at PIPEX in Portland OR on 11-13 May received the following results; MultiFrame Large Gold – Amelia Kelbert – Monarch Butterfly The World of the (Danaus Plexippus) – American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors Youth 1st Ribbon – American Topical Association Youth Award Large Vermeil – Janice Brookes – The Evolution of the […]
Ottawa ORAPEX Stamp Show Calgary Exhibitor Results 4-5 May
The ORAPEX National Level show was held in Ottawa 4-5 May. Calgary exhibitors received the following awards: Court of Honour Large Gold Medal – Jon Johnson – Canadian Military Hospitals at Sea – One Frame Large Gold Medal – Jon Johnson – Canadian Merchant Navy July 1943 – Sept 1945 – One Frame Multi Frame […]
San Francisco WestPex Stamp Show Calgary Exhibitor Results – 28-29 April
Calgary Members attending the San Francisco WestPex show on 28-29 April received the following awards Multi Frame Silver Bronze – Water Herdzik – Northern Rhodesia to North America 1925-1964 Single Frame Vermeil – Steve B. Davis – Canada War Issue 6c & 7c Airmail Rates & Usages Special Award American Air Mail Society – Vermeil […]
Montreal Lakeshore Stamp Show Calgary Exhibitor Results – 23-25 March
March 23-25 Calgary Exhibitor Results Large Gold – Dave Bartlet – Vended Postage Automation
May Bulletin Mailed
From: Dale Speirs, 8 May Calgary, Alberta A beautiful day, so I motored out to Chestermere to mail the latest bulletin. They were sent from the Shoppers Drug Mart at Marina Drive. The Bees stamps were used.
Edmonton National Stamp Show Calgary Exhibitor Results – 24-25 March
The following awards were won by members of the Calgary Philatelic Society at the Edmonton Stamp Show 24-25 March. Special Awards Best One Frame – Jon Johnson – Canadian Merchant Navy, July 1943 to September 1945 American Philatelic Society Medal of Excellence – 1900-1940 material – Donna Trathen – Christina Broom, Her Work as a […]
CPS Library sale at Spring Bourse
Many of you will have heard my remarks at the April 4 general meeting, that I will chair a table at the Spring Show, at least on Saturday the 21st. My purpose is to share donated books that will not fit in the club’s library, but most likely contain information that someone will find interesting […]