madbaker
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What I collect: (Mark) I'm a general worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Feb 15, 2017 19:36:13 GMT
Hi. I've been spending some time this winter getting a website together for our local stamp club. Thought some of you might like taking a look. Right now I'm the only writer for the site but that will change. Our club president puts together a newsletter from time to time and I'd like him to post it on the site too. It's pretty basic so far, but I'll be adding more over time. I'd call it a 'Minimal Viable Website' at this point!  Regina Philatelic ClubWhile most of the content so far is about club meetings and our annual show (this weekend!), I just posted an article called " Why I Collect Stamps". You might like that one too...  Mark PS - the purpose of the site is to attract new club members. I'm trying to focus on new retirees / baby boomers getting back to the hobby, rather than kids. I'll let you know how that goes too. haha. |
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Feb 15, 2017 22:14:19 GMT
It looks like you're off to a great start and I especially like the links to online forums, ours included! If you're so inclined, I'd be interested in a brief synopsis on how the club's show went (e.g., dealers, exhibits, attendees, etc). |
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madbaker
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What I collect: (Mark) I'm a general worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Feb 16, 2017 1:41:03 GMT
Will do!
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Feb 16, 2017 7:02:19 GMT
It looks like you're off to a great start and I especially like the links to online forums, ours included! If you're so inclined, I'd be interested in a brief synopsis on how the club's show went (e.g., dealers, exhibits, attendees, etc). Can you post up a few pics too. As a show and fair fanatic, I love to see how these events look and compare with others. Londonbus1 |
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madbaker
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What I collect: (Mark) I'm a general worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Feb 21, 2017 23:01:54 GMT
I'm working on a post about our show from last weekend (I have the pictures, but need the words) but in the meantime... I've been having fun with my postmark calendar. The experience touches this forum, Jim's blog and my local club. So I wrote a little about that. It's called " Watching Ideas Spread: The Stamp Collecting Community in Action". Hope you like it. Mark |
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madbaker
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What I collect: (Mark) I'm a general worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Mar 8, 2017 17:22:25 GMT
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tregeor
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What I collect: GB Victoria to Queen Elizabeth pre-decimal and Falkland Islands
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Post by tregeor on Apr 16, 2017 9:21:58 GMT
Thanks for the photo MadBaker and I followed the link to your club website which I think is very good! I've tried putting up websites myself over the years and they have never looked like that!
That was a lot of dealers you got to your show wasn't it? They really came with lots of material by the looks of things so I'm thinking members of your club and/or visitors are very keen to spend money on their collections. Long may that continue.
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Apr 16, 2017 19:12:38 GMT
Sorry I am late to the party on this thread, but I agree with tregeor. Mark ( madbaker), this is great stuff! I have belonged to a few stamp clubs over the years, but none has been as well organized on activities as what yours has. Congratulations and well done! |
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madbaker
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What I collect: (Mark) I'm a general worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Apr 18, 2017 2:06:46 GMT
Thanks guys. The show has had a fairly standard format for the past 20 years or so. I like it because I've been able to make friends with one of the dealers, so we can visit even during years where my purchases are meager.
The club activities have really improved over the past five years, thanks to two people in particular who put together the annual program and cajole members into presenting. We are like most clubs, where everyone appreciates the presentations but few will present. But I enjoy the meetings quite a bit.
Mark
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