The Youth The official newsletter of Youth Stamp Collectors
Volume 10 SEPTEMBER
2008 Issue 8
CLUB
NEWS & ACTIVITIES:
We start the new school year of club meetings on September 19. We have
several projects to work on this year, some of which will take more than one
meeting to complete. This month, we will put together a one-page
exhibit. Before the meeting, choose a topic you like and already have
stamps, souvenir sheets, covers and/or postal stationary on that topic. I’m
choosing Mother Teresa. I’ll have a souvenir sheet and several stamps. Bring
all materials to the club meeting, where we will put the one-page exhibits
together. (OR, you can put it together at home. Take a regular
8½” X 11” white sheet of paper and print [using a computer or nice handwriting]
the title of your exhibit at the top with a brief description of your topic at
the bottom of the page. Arrange your stamps and cover/souvenir sheet in a
pleasing manner on the page.) If we do these at the meeting, we will hand print
the exhibit page and mount your items.
These one-page exhibits will be shown
at SEAPEX at the Seattle Center in early November. We need 16 pages, so we hope
to have everyone get involved; parents are welcome to put together a one-page
exhibit.
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Exhibit Class – Bring ALL your materials and
write-up as we need to start putting the exhibits together for SEAPEX in
November. We have only two meetings to get them ready to show!
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A Family Stamp Saturday
is scheduled for October 18, 2008, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Mountlake Terrace,
Pavilion. There will be 7 to 8 work stations with various philatelic projects
for you to work on, including a stamp soaking station. There will be a coloring
station for younger family members. (This will not be a babysitting service.)
Educators are welcome to attend. You
can work on the various projects and go through material specifically for
Educators to use in an educational environment.
You must pre-register; contact Mountlake Terrace Recreation
at 425-776-9173. Registration fee is $7.00 per family and $5.00 Educators. Registration
deadline is October 7.
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Next Meeting – October 17 – National
Stamp Collecting Month.
ALL EDUCATORS – We are scheduling our Educator
Workshops for 2009. Please mark these dates on your calendar and let me know
which one you are able to attend.
California location –
April 25, 2009 (Saturday)
3:00
to 6:00 pm
WESTPEX;
Burlingame, CA
Oregon location –
May 23, 2009 (Saturday)
3:00
to 6:00 pm
PIPEX;
Portland, OR
Washington location – To be determined
Remember, you can attend any ONE
Educators Workshop, regardless of where you live. Look forward to seeing you
all!
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If you would like a specific curriculum
using stamps written up, please let us know and the topic/theme (Cont. page 3).
CLUB
MEETINGS
We have a volunteer who is interested
in writing stamp-based educational curriculums.
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For all those leftover US unused
non-denominated stamps you do not know the value of, check out http://pe.usps.gov/text/qsg300/Q604a.htm#top.
There is a chart showing the denominations for all non-denominated stamps
issued thus far.
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Scout Leaders – If you would like a formal Boy Scout
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge workshop scheduled for WESTPEX and/or PIPEX,
please let me know as soon as possible so I can get them scheduled. Then, it
will be up to you to get scouts registered. This year’s WESTPEX merit
badge workshop went very well with one troop finishing their merit badge and
another gaining interest in starting theirs.
Many of you know the sources of YSC’s
philatelic donations. This year, we received several donations from people who
are extra special to us, who supported our work over many years. These
individuals passed away either late last year or earlier this year. Their
families donated a portion of their stamp collections to our programs because
these individuals specified such in a will or previously expressed their
intentions to family members. We miss seeing these supporters at stamp shows
with their smiles and words of encouragement. A huge, heart-felt thank you to
the families of Arlo Bones, Ernie Vetter and Gus Lund for
honoring their wishes in donating part of their collections. Thank you for your
support!
VOLUNTEERS – The long-time leader of the
Junior-Senior Stamp Club in Monroe, Washington, is retiring. This is an
opportunity for a special volunteer. If you are interested in assuming the
leadership role, please call Carol Edholm, 425-774-5929. The club meets
monthly, during the day, as it supports the areas’ homeschool groups and
seniors.
SUPER
QUIZ: This
month, Geography (e.g., What is the capital city of Egypt? A: Cairo)
1. Into what fountain in Rome do tourists
throw coins?
2. Lake Maracaibo is the largest lake in
what country?
3. In 2006, Basque separatists declared a
cease-fire with which country?
4. In what country is the region of
Darfur?
5. What is the longest river in Canada?
6. In 2006, Evo Morales became president
of ___________ .
7. On what river is the city of Dresden?
8. Dubai is one of seven emirates that
make up the country called the ___________ .
9. What two large islands are separated by
the Strait of Bonifacio?
Courtesy
of The Everett Herald
2nd
SUPER QUIZ is on
What’s New. Each answer is the name of a city or town that starts with
“New” (e.g., The Big Apple. A: New York)
1. The Big Easy.
2. The largest city in New Jersey.
3. This city is probably best known as the
home of Yale University.
4. The capital city of India.
5. This Massachusetts city is nicknamed
The Whaling City.
6. This Rhode Island city has the largest
number of colonial homes in the nation.
7. The sixth-largest and the second-oldest
city in Australia.
8. The TV shows “The O.C.” and “Arrested
Development” are set here.
9. Technically, people from this English
city are called Novocastrians.
Courtesy
of The Everett Herald
NEW STAMP ISSUES for September
2008
To obtain a first day cancellation:
Address requests to postmaster of the first-day city within 30 days of the date
of issue. The first-day city and zip code are included with each listing as
soon as they are known to us. To prepare your own FDC's, buy and affix stamps
to your (decorated and) addressed envelopes and insert a postcard-thickness
stiffener. Any artwork should not be in address or stamp sections of envelope.
Place covers in a larger envelope, with appropriate return postage and
addressed to: Customer-Affixed Envelopes, (Name of Stamp), Postmaster, City,
State and 5-digit zip code followed by -9991 (listed with stamp or other
address given). Include larger self-addressed stamped envelope if you do not
want your covers to go directly through the mail stream which may result in
damage to covers.
Ø September 2: Flags of Our
Nation ten 41¢ commemorative coils: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,
Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas; Washington, DC 20066
Ø September 5: Sea Coast
single non-denominated 5¢ definitive stamp; Washington, DC 20066
Ø September 8: Latin Jazz
single 42¢ commemorative; Washington, DC 20066
Ø September 18: Bette Davis
single 42¢ commemorative stamp (Legends of Hollywood); Boston, MA 02205
Ø September 23: Eid single
42¢ special stamp (Holiday Celebrations); Washington, DC 20066
Canada
Ø September 8: Col. Robert
Samuel McLaughlin
United Nations
Ø September 18: We Can End
Poverty miniature sheet of six stamps
Ø September 18: Personalized
Stamps/Stamp Exhibition -- WIPA 2008 world stamp exhibition in Austria
STAMP
SHOWS: Get
out your calendar and mark down the following stamp shows for September & October 2008.
FREE ADMISSION to all shows unless
noted. Youth Stamp Collectors means we will be there, so come pick
stamps out of the pick tubs! Don't forget to ask what new items we have!
No shows this month as far as I know.
Keep checking your local newspapers for local shows.
September 27 - 29: Humboldt Stamp Show. Red Lion Hotel,
1929 Fourth Street; Eureka. Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to
4:00 pm
October 3 – 5: WINEPEX 2008.
Marin Civic Center, 215 Avenue of the Flags; San Rafael. Friday 10:00 am to
6:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
September 27: 5-Star Saturday Stamp Show. YWCA Regency Room,
735 East Lexington Drive; Glendale. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
September 28: Steve’s Quality
Sunday Stamp Show. Clarion (Quality) Hotel, 616 Convention Way; Anaheim (1
block south of Katella on Harbor Boulevard). 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
October 5: The Original 1st
Sunday Stamp Show. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way; Van Nuys. 9:00 am to
4:00 pm.
October 10 – 12: SESCAL/Americas
2008. (“Philately in the Americas”) Radisson LAX Hotel, 6225 West Century
Boulevard; Los Angeles. Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. Discount parking. Exhibits, special show postmark. www.sescal.org
September 28: 4th Sunday of the Month
Collectible
Show
at The Annex Y.M.A. 554 Woodward Avenue; New Haven (just off I-95 Exit 50N or
Exit 51S. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Maps & directions www.nhps1914.org All kids receive 2 gifts
of stamps!
October 19: THAMESPEX 2008.
Waterford High School, Rope Ferry Road; Waterford. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
October 4 - 5: Boise Stamp & Postcard Show. Eagles Hall Lodge
8379, 7025 Overland Road; Boise. Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. Youth Stamp Collectors
No shows this month as far as I know.
Keep checking your local newspapers for local shows.
September 20: North Windham Stamp and Coin Show. Little Meeting
House, Rt. 302 (Roosevelt Trail); North Windham. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
September 21: Baltimore Monthly Coin & Stamp
Show.
Crown Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive; Timonium, MD (Timonium Exit #16,
just off I-83). 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free parking.
No shows this month as far as I know.
Keep checking your local newspapers for local shows.
September 21: LISPA (Long Island Stamp
& Postcard Association). Massapequa Elks Hall #2162, 2162 Veterans
Boulevard; Massapequa. 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
October 23 – 26: ASDA Postage
Stamp Mega Event. Madison Square Garden, The Expo Center, 4 Pennsylvania
Plaza; New York City. Thursday – Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. 85 dealers, special show postmark.
September 20: (Salem) FALL STAMPEX 2008 (Special 75th
Anniversary Celebration!) Best West Pacific Highway Inn, 4646 Portland Rd NE;
Salem. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
September 21: (Eugene) FALLFEST
2007. Masonic Center Lodge, 2777 Centennial Boulevard; Eugene, OR. 10:00 am
to 4:30 pm
September 27: The Stamp
Collectors Corner. Oregon Stamp Society Clubhouse, 4828 NE 33rd Avenue;
Portland, OR. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
September 27 – 28: (Grants Pass) Stamp,
Coin, Currency & Token Show. Josephine County Fairgrounds, Redwood
Highway; Grants Pass, OR. Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00
pm.
October 11: Rose City Stamp
Fair. Oregon Stamp Society Clubhouse, 4828 NE 33rd Avenue; Portland, OR.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
October 18 – 19: Greater Portland
Postcard, Paper & Stamp Show. Oregon Armory National Guard Armory, 10000
NE 33rd Drive (between Columbia Boulevard and Marine Drive);
Portland, OR. Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. $5.00
admission. NO Youth Stamp Collectors this time!
October 18 – 19: (Canyonville) STAMPFEST
2008. 7 Feathers Casino, Exit 99 off I-5; Canyonville, OR. Saturday 10:00
am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. USPS and United Nations booth,
Children's area and show postmark.
September 19 - 21: Greater Houston Stamp Show. Humble Civic
Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Humble. Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00
pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Special show postmark; 32 dealers.www.houstonphilatelic.org
No shows this month as far as I know.
Keep checking your local newspapers for local shows.
September 27 - 28: Apple Harvest 2008. Red Lion Hotel at
the Park, 303 West North River Drive; Spokane. Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm;
Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. No exhibits.
October 4 - 5: VICPEX 2008.
Holiday Inn Victoria, 3020 Blanshard Street; Victoria, BC. Saturday 10:00 am to
6:00 pm. Sunday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Admission free with donation. Canada Post
October 11 – 12: Tri-Cities Stamp
Club Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2500 Chester Road; Richland, WA.
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
October 12: Fenwick Stamp
& Coin Show. NEW LOCATION. Holiday Inn, 1 South Grady
Way; Renton, WA. From 405 North, Exit 2 (Renton, 167 North, Rainier Avenue);
from 405 South, Exit 2B (Rainier Avenue). 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Youth
Stamp Collectors
THANK YOU: The following persons/organizations have donated stamps,
Christmas seals, stamp catalogs, covers, glassine envelopes, albums, album
pages, stockbooks and pages, advice, and other supplies and door prizes as well
as financial donations to Youth Stamp Collectors: Roger Kielman,
Dorothy Brewster, Larry Christensen, Margaret Beale, Paul von Gottfried,
Dorothy Brewster, Elizabeth Webber, Alan Moll, Don Sunday, John Todd, Richard
(Dick) Beaudon, Mart Mannik, John Lawless, Ida Matzke, Matthew R. Johnson, Dean
Scotton, Doyle Chiropractic Clinic, Robert Klein, Robert Beale, Ed Szpiro,
National Stamp Dealers Association, Jim Hall/Bank of America, Jim Bryan and
Guys, Kay O’Keefe, Alice Takase, Julie Bryan, Canadian Guys, Art VanBergeyk,
Martin Feibusch, Bob Brinckman and Strait Stamp Society.
Have a good school year!