ABPS Executive Bulletin Number 9 (cont)

Oriental Philatelic Association of London

ABPS Executive Bulletin Number 9 - April 2008 (continued)

ABPS NEWS

Please remember to send in your reports to our Editor, Hugh Feldman, prior to the copy deadlines. The next deadline is 15th July. Send by e-mail to hugh@feldman.f9.co.uk, or typed in a clear format and sent to him by post at Juniper House, Ashdon, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 2HB.

The personal subscription cost of ABPS News for members of affiliated societieshas been reduced to £3.00 for a one-year subscription of four issues. Orders please to Geoff Longbottom, ABPS Publicity & Publications Officer, 13 Mill Close, Hickling, NORWICH, NR12 0YT.

CAN YOU DO MORE TO SUPPORT ABPS PERSONALLY?

Why not do more to support ABPS and its efforts to promote philately by becoming a Patron (minimum donation £50) or Friend of Philately (minimum donation £20)? Please send your donation to our Membership Secretary, Alan Godfrey, 8 Gerard Road, ALCESTER, B49 6QG, or ask him to send you further details.

HANDBOOK & DIRECTORY

Our 2007 edition has been awarded a Silver Bronze medal at the New Zealand Philatelic Literature Awards, a remarkable achievement for a directory. Congratulations to Geoff Longbottom for his efforts. The next Directory will be issued early in 2009, and all affiliated clubs or societies who are members in 2008 will get prominence. So, please make sure that you that you renew your affiliation in 2008 to promote your club or society.

STAMP ACTIVE NETWORK

ABPS continues to support and promote youth philately through the Stamp Active Network. They are launching a NEW E-MAIL NEWSLETTER with activities for leaders of school and junior stamp clubs. If you are a club leader register by e-mail at stampactive@btinternet.com

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Workshops for existing judges are being planned for later this year to update judges with new rules. If Federations would like to have workshops on any subject, please contact John Sussex at johndc.sussex@btinternet.com

NPS 15th April Exhibiting Postal Stationery, at Royal Philatelic Society, London

28th August Forgeries, at Phoenix Centre, London

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Entries are now invited for Bulgaria 2009 (27th to 31st May). The UK Commissioner is Alan Griffiths, e-mail alanjgriffiths@btinternet.com. Great Britain is now ranked number 3 in the world for international exhibiting!

THE ABPS UK COLLECTORS CLUB

Exhibitors are being invited to register for participation in FIP/FEPA events. For more information, contact Brian Sole, e-mail brian.sole@btinternet.com or write to him at 3, Stockfield Close, Claygate, ESHER, KT10 0QG.

USING E-BULLETIN INFORMATION

Any information contained in this e-bulletin can be reproduced in any society publications, but please acknowledge the source as the ABPS E-Bulletin. You are also welcome - and encouraged - to read any of the information to members at your meetings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO GIVE YOUR COMMENTS on any of the above, please contact the ABPS General Secretary, Mike Brindle, on 01842 648727, at mikebrindle@talktalk.net , or write to him at 6 Nunnery Drive, THETFORD, IP24 3EN.