Washington Stamp Collectors Club
| Founded | January 1, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | not-for-profit organization |
| Focus | beginner to advanced collector |
| Location | |
| Origins | merged from Collectors Club of Washington and the Washington Philatelic Society |
Area served | Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland |
| Method | philatelic programs, auctions |
Key people | C. A. Stillions, president |
Revenue | Membership fees |
| Website | Washington Stamp Collectors Club |
Washington Stamp Collectors Club is an organization of stamp collectors in the Washington, D.C. area, serving collectors in the district, northern Virginia, and Maryland.
History[edit]
The club was formed on January 1, 2006 through a merger of the Collectors Club of Washington (founded in 1927) and the Washington Philatelic Society (founded in 1905).
Location[edit]
The club holds its meetings at the Christ Methodist Church, 300 Eye Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Visitors are welcome and may obtain membership at the meeting.
Services[edit]
Services offered by the club are: trading or buying and selling stamps and covers; philatelic programs for advanced and beginning collectors; four to six auctions conducted yearly; stamp circuit books made available; philatelic contests; awards banquet and end-of-year holiday party; refreshments, snacks; and donations to junior collectors.
Publications[edit]
The club publishes its newsletter Washington City Despatch on a bimonthly basis.
Club awards[edit]
The DeVoss Trophy is awarded to the member who has performed outstanding service for the club during the past year. The Gantz Cup is awarded to a non-member who has provided outstanding service to stamp collecting during the past year.
Organization[edit]
The club is administered by a president, vice president, executive secretary, recording secretary, and treasurer. Committees include: Sales Circuits, Membership & Promotion, Newsletter Editors, Club Cover Sales, American Philatelic Society Representative, Historian, and Website.
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