The Penticton and District Stamp Club recently had their annual general meeting and election of table officers.
Elected were: president Gus Boersma; vice-president Richard Ahtilla; secretary Gordon Houston; treasurer Harv Baessler; and circuit book co-ordinator Nigel Skermer. Appointed were: Robin Schneiderat — membership, phoning and catering; Wayne Dods — auctioneer; Bob Brucker — auction writer; George Champion — printing and designing; Richard Ahtilla — 50/50 draw and advertising; Roman Hochfilzer — librarian; and Blaine Martinac — Okanagan Mainland Philatelic Association representative.
The club, through their monthly auctions and generous donations from the public, was able to collect and donate to the following charities: Penticton Hospital Foundation: $692.20; Moog & Friends Hospice House: $642.65; Cancer Society: $642.65.
The Stamp Club had the honour and pleasure to welcome Randy Manual as their guest speaker. Randy enlightened us on the plans for the 2014 Steam Fest Celebrations. The stamp club intends to participate in one way or another with this celebration by designing, creating and issuing a postage stamp. The club is trying to negotiate the issuance of a stamp through Canada Post and failing that, create their own postage stamp.
President Gus Boersma thanked all members and the public in general for their generous support and is looking forward to another exciting year come September. Donations of stamps and stamp material can be given throughout the summer by calling Gus at 250-492-3875, email: gboersma@telus.net or dropping it off at 2600 Cornwall Drive, Penticton, B.C. V2A 6X3.
New members are always welcome and children with their parent(s) are encouraged to join the club. Membership to the club for adults is $10 per annum and children can join for $5. Our next meeting is Sept. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Blue Church on 696 Main St. If you intend to join please let Gus know and he will put you on the mailing list. Have a great summer.
Gus Boersma
President
