WALTHAM STAMP CLUB

Minutes of the meeting of March 18, 2008

 

President Shufrin opened the meeting at 8:04 with 27 in attendance.

 

The Treasurer reported a balance and an escrow and he called upon members to pay their dues.

 

The Minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2008 were accepted.

 

Visitors were Paul Anderson of the Wachusetts Club and Dave Grange from Framingham.

A first reading was made for applicant Jim Reynolds who collects US and world wide.

 

Old Business

     A preliminary list of philatelic web sites has been sent by email to members.

     Annual Meeting and banquet will be on May 6th at the Dandelion Green. The cost to attendees will be $29, the Club providing a subsidy of about $14.

     WALPEX 2008 – dealers have been alerted – a theme is needed.

 

New Business

     Bruce Bolduc asked for help at the Federation Show’s youth room.

     James Hencke showed minicollections that he uses as gifts to visitors.

     George Mortenson passed around a copy of a Philatelic encyclopedia.

     Jim Nalbandian and Jack Miller were appointed as auditors to review the Treasurer’s records

     The Museum will be offering evaluations of philatelic material for $15.

 

In a continuation of the “get acquainted talks” Chris Brouady talked about his experience. As a youngster he visited a stamp store in North Andover and bought world wide stamps. His interests were revived recently as he joined our club. He collects US mint and Austria and is enjoying it.

 

The meeting closed at 8:39 and was followed by a 121 lot auction ably conducted by Mike Edwards, who at one point during a dearth of bids asked the group if they collectively come up with $20 for bidding. There was some enthusiasm for the Museum lots and occasional but rare spirited bidding. This auction showed minimum interest in covers, Canada, and revenues, while supplies seemed popular.

 

Minutes submitted by Richard Spencer    approved April 5, 2008