Washington Stamp Collectors Club

Washington Stamp Collectors Club
Washington Stamp Collectors Club
Type not-for-profit organization
Founded January 1, 2006
Location Washington, D.C.
Origins merged from Collectors Club of Washington and the Washington Philatelic Society
Key people C. A. Stillions, president
Area served Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland
Focus beginner to advanced collector
Mission enjoyment of stamp collecting
Method philatelic programs, auctions
Revenue Membership fees
Website Washington Stamp Collectors Club
Newsletter Washington City Despatch issued bimonthly.

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.

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History

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

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

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

The club publishes its newsletter Washington City Despatch on a bimonthly basis.

Club awards

The DeVoss Trophy is awarded to the member who s 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

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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