PENPEX & Sequoia Stamp Club

Research Any U.S. Stamp Issue on this Valuable Site

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 7 days)

5 cent Johnny Appleseed Stamp There is a great resource site for any U.S. stamp on the Smithsonian Stamp Museum Website… browse or search for information about any stamp printed in the U.S. as well as other philatelic items.

If you register, you can create a personal collection of stamps. Very cool resource for someone studying the history of a particular issue.

Here is an interesting one:

“This 5-cent stamp, the first in the American Folklore Series, was issued on September 24, 1966, at Leominster, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman, 1774-1845). Chapman reportedly roamed over 100,000 square miles planting apple trees.

Designed by Robert Bode of New York City, the stamp was issued in panes of fifty stamps each and printed on the Giori press. It was authorized for an initial printing of 117 million.”

Take a look

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Stamps R Us News

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 10 days)

(Chairs: Darlene Hickok and Richard Coleman. Committee members: Leroy Bertsch, Kjell Enander, Gil Goodrich, Hank Shoolman, and Henry Washauer.)

The next meeting of the Youth Group is scheduled for Friday Jan. 20, 1 to 5 pm. Any volunteers are welcome to attend.

The Sequoia Stamp Club Youth committee had a very successful PENPEX show, signing up 12 new members. The Youth Room was one of the busiest areas of the show, where kids were bombarded with free stamps, supplies, brochures, and a ton of fun projects for beginning stamp collectors. The Boy Scout merit badge workshop was successful with 24 participants. If you know some potential young collectors, tell them about the Sequoia Stamps R Us Youth Club. It will give them a sense of belonging along with a club T-shirt and quarterly mailings with stamps and philatelic activities. Membership fees are only $5.00 annually. A membership application is available online in the youth section of the Sequoia Club website, from any of our youth club members, or contact Darlene Hickok at (650) 366-6132 or via email at dar@aol.com.

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President’s Message

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 24 days)

President’s Message:

Included with this edition of the Stamp Chatter, you will find a copy of the Sequoia Club by-laws with some proposed changes. These changes were recommended by the recently formed by-laws revision committee made up of Hank Shoolman (chair), Henry Washauer, Ed Rodriguez, Gil Goodrich, and myself. The revisions to the by-laws suggested by the committee were unanimously endorsed by the Sequoia Club Executive Committee at their November meeting.

The major revision involves changes in the make-up of the Executive Committee. The current body is made up of the four elected officers, two directors at large, a librarian, a sales manager, an auditor, and the chairmen of the program and membership committees. This creates an eleven person executive board where the majority of the members are appointed by the president.

The original by-laws were written when the club was first established. In 1989, the club applied for and was granted corporate status, and was designated as Sequoia Stamp Club, Inc. The revisions to the by-laws that are currently being recommended will allow the club to be run more efficiently and more like other corporate bodies.

The proposed changes in the new by-laws reestablishes the Executive Committee into a more effective Governing Board. The new Board will be a seven-member body made up of the four elected club officers and three elected directors at large. The reduced number on the Board will make it more efficient, and the fact that all members will be elected by the club membership will make it more democratic. The appointed officers and standing committee chairs that are appointed by the president will not be Governing Board members, but will make regular reports to the Board to assist in the decision making process. Governing Board meetings are to be open meetings with all members having the right to attend.

Please read over the proposed changes carefully. At our regular meeting on February 28, a discussion and vote by the membership will be held on the amended by-laws. If the proposed changes pass by a two-thirds vote of the members present, the changes can go into effect. A special election will later be held to select the three directors at large who will join our elected officers to make up our new Governing Board. The by-laws revision committee has put forth much thought and effort to come up with their recommendations. The current Executive Committee and the newly elected officers both recommend an affirmative vote on the proposed changes. Please help us in our effort to establish a better foundation for our club in order to make it more effective and more responsive to its members.

Jim Giacomazzi
President,
Sequoia Stamp Club

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January eBlast

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kristin Patterson Comment (Published for 26 days)

Happy New Year to All:

PENPEX 2012 Stamp Show was held at the Redwood City Community Activities Building on December 3 & 4, 2011. The show had 18 dealers, 64 frames of exhibits, a youth area, silent auction, and two show cachets. The free show was well attended both days maybe partly due to the great California weather.

The success of the show is due to the many Sequoia Stamp Club members. The volunteers help in planning the show, soliciting for exhibits, setting up tables, chairs, and frames, organizing and managing the silent auction, manning the welcome table, selling show cachets, running the snack bar, and finally cleaning up afterwards. The show is fortunate to have such great people helping.

The History of PENPEX will continue to be uploaded to the website. Please take a moment to look through it as I am sure it will bring back fond memories of past shows.

2012 Schedule:

Jan. 10 – Installation of Officers & the Past Presidents’ Present
Jan. 14 & 15 – Great American Stamp Expo, Napredak Hall, San Jose
Jan. 24 – Live Auction
February 14 – The Story of the U. S. Playing Card Company – Kristin Patterson (meeting will run until 9:30 pm)
February 28 – Cover Sale – Jim Giacomazzi [6:30 pm Executive Board Meeting]

See you all at PENPEX 2012 on December 1 and 2.
Kristin Patterson, PENPEX Chair, penpexredwoodcity@yahoo.com

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December eBlast

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 57 days)

Dear PENPEX Show attendee:

Well time does fly and PENPEX will be here in no time. Actually to be more accurate it will be here in two days! PENPEX Stamp Show will be held at the Redwood City Community Activities Building on December 3 & 4, 2011. The show will be open Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. To satisfy all attendees, there will be 18 dealers, 64 frames of exhibits, a youth area, silent auction (which closes at 2:30 pm on Sunday), and show cachets for sale at $2 each. The show is open to the public and is FREE.

The PENPEX Awards Banquet will be held at Harry’s Hafbrau, just down the street from the show. Ticket price is $20 which includes appetizer, entrée, side, dessert, coffee or tea, tip, and gratuity along with a cash bar. You can purchase tickets from Steve Sexton at the PENPEX show. Seats are limited. Make checks payable to PENPEX. Harry’s Halfbrau is located at 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 followed by the awards ceremony.

Before attending the 38^th PENPEX Stamp Show take a look at a brief history of some of the previous PENPEX Stamp Shows via the PENPEX website. At the show, more details can be seen in the 4-frame History of PENPEX exhibit. Please take a moment to look through it as I am sure it will bring back fond memories of past shows.

PENPEX is run by Sequoia Stamp Club members. The club offers much for local collectors from auctions, presentations, local news, and question answering opportunities. Included in this monthly news eBlast are the upcoming Sequoia Stamp Club activities and area stamp shows.
Dec. 3 & 4 – PENPEX Stamp Show – doors open at 10 am each day
Dec. 13 – Holiday Party
Dec. 27 – No meeting. See you next year.

2012, Jan. 10 – Installation of Officers & the Past Presidents’ Present
Jan. 14 & 15 – Great American Stamp Expo, Napredak Hall, San Jose
Jan. 24 – Live Auction

See you all at PENPEX. Kristin Patterson, PENPEX Chair, penpexredwoodcity@yahoo.com

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November eBlast

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 87 days)

Dear Peninsula Stamp Collector:

The 38^th PENPEX Stamp Show is just around the corner. It will again be held at the Redwood City Community Activities Building on December 3 & 4, 2011. The show will be open Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. To satisfy all attendees, there will be 18 dealers, 56 frames of exhibits, a youth area, silent auction (which closes at 2:30 pm on Sunday), and show cachets for sale at $2 each. The show is open to the public and is FREE.

The PENPEX Awards Banquet will be held at Harry’s Hafbrau, just down the street from the show. Ticket price is $20 which includes appetizer, entrée, side, dessert, coffee or tea, tip, and gratuity along with a cash bar. You can order tickets from Steve Sexton at a Sequoia Stamp Club meeting, at the PENPEX show, or mail a check to PENPEX, P.O. Box. 235, San Carlos, CA 94070. Seats are limited. Make checks payable to PENPEX. Please include your phone number and we will confirm that we received your ticket request. Tickets can be picked up at Harry’s Halfbrau, 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 followed by the awards ceremony.

PENPEX is run by SSC members. The club offers much for local collectors from auctions, presentations, local news, and question answering opportunities. Included in this monthly news eBlast are the upcoming Sequoia Stamp Club activities and area stamp shows.

(Show) Nov. 5 & 6 – SACAPEX, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento

Nov. 8 – Nomination of Officers, Buying and Selling on eBay – Michael Donofirio

(Show) Nov. 11-13 – Filatelic Fiesta, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (Free Admission & Parking)

Nov. 22 – Election of Officers (Executive Board meeting @ 6:30 pm), Francisco Undercover in the 1930s – Larry Christensen

(Show) Dec. 3 & 4 – PENPEX Stamp Show – doors open at 10 am each day

Dec. 13 – Holiday Party

Dec. 27 – No meeting. See you next year.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. See you all at PENPEX.
Kristin Patterson, PENPEX Chair, penpexredwoodcity@yahoo.com

Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in attending PENPEX

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October eBlast

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Ed Bierman Comment (Published for 118 days)

Dear Exhibitors:

It is with great honor that this year the PENPEX exhibit jury will be headed by former American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors president, Tim Bartshe. Serving with him will be Bill Dyer, Ed Laveroni, and apprentice Henry Marquez. This great group of men will gladly give comments and constructive feedback about all exhibits.

The competition is open to both new and experienced exhibitors. You cannot beat the FREE entry fee. The prospectus is available online with an entry deadline of November 1 or until the frames are full. Early entries are encouraged! Sorry, gold medal WSP exhibits will not be accepted.

For the first time, a 1-page category has been implemented for all Sequoia Stamp Club members. The goal is to have 40 1-page exhibits from members. Currently, we have 34 pages in the exhibit binder. Please contact Hank Shoolman, who has the binder at every Sequoia Stamp Club (SSC) meeting.

On Saturday night immediately following the close of the show that day, there will be an Awards Banquet at Harry’s Hafbrau, just down the street from the show. Ticket price is $20 which includes appetizer, entrée, side, dessert, coffee or tea, tip, and gratuity. You can order tickets from Steve Sexton at a Sequoia Stamp Club meeting, at PENPEX, or mail a check to PENPEX, P.O. Box. 235, San Carlos, CA 94070. Make checks payable to PENPEX.

Oct. 11 – Live Auction (4th Freeman Sale)
Oct. 18 – Pizza Party at Mountain Mikes, Redwood City 6:00 PM
Oct. 25 – Thanks to the Members! – Hank Shoolman
Nov. 8 – Ed Rodriguez (Nomination of Officers)
Nov. 22 – Election of Officers – Executive Board meeting
Dec. 3 & 4 – PENPEX Stamp Show

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me. See you all at PENPEX.

Vesma Grinfelds, Exhibits Chair, dzvesma@sprintmail.com

Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in exhibiting or attending PENPEX.

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Second PENPEX Show

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Kristin Patterson Comment (Published for 127 days)

Nine years after the first PENPEX stamp show, the second show was held November 12 and 13, 1960 at the same venue, Burlingame Recreation Center. Show hours were Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

1960 PENPEX Cachet

Three organizations sponsored the show: Palo Alto Philatelic Society, Peninsula Stamp Club (Burlingame), and Sequoia Stamp Club (Redwood City). The committee members consisted of Leonard E. Joesten, secretary; William R. Moll, transportation; LaVerne Schnur, treasurer; Juliette G. Stauffer, special events; Robert W. Stauffer, program; Chair Cyrus R. Thompson; Josephine B. Thompson, recorder; Lloyd Y. Turnell, exhibits; Emil Wachter, registration; Richard Wolffers, bourse; and Bror E. Youngstrom, cachets.

Over 150 frames of 4 pages each were on display. The entry fee was 75¢ per frame for adults and 25¢ per frame for juniors under 16 years of age. The jury consisted of David Gallagher, John W. Wickland, and William Hank Condon.

An auction was held on Sunday at 1:00 pm by WESTPEX. Thousands of clean stamps were donated by the members of Council of Northern California Philatelic Society clubs for use in the “fish pond” with all proceeds going to the Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael.

A complete History of PENPEX exhibit will be on display at PENPEX 2011 on December 3 and 4 at the Community Activity Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. The stamp show is free and open to the public.

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First PENPEX Stamp Show

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kristin Patterson Comment (Published for 137 days)

The first Peninsula Philatelic Exhibition (PENPEX) was held on November 10 and 11, 1951 at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA. The Peninsula Stamp Club (Burlingame) sponsored the show with Milton J. Richter as chair. The free show had 12 Bay Area dealers and was open to the public on Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Nov. 11, 1951 PENPEX Cachet

Five hundred frames displayed 71 exhibits plus 17 youth exhibits in 4-page frames which came from the San Francisco-Pacific Philatelic Society. The entry fee was 35¢ per frame. A.B. De Lisle, Al Henry, and Frank Sankey were members of the first jury. The first PENPEX Grand Award was won by Robert Hanson for his “Sweden & Norway” exhibit.

In the PENPEX program, the following committee members are listed: Rose M. Burchell, Francis R. Foppiano, Charles P. Geer, J.G. Mathison, Mrs. R. Mueller, Al W. Pollock, Chair Milton J. Richter, Jane La Rue, and John W. Wickland.

At this PENPEX, a new perpetual trophy for the individual contribution to philately was introduced. Known as the Chaloner Trophy it was fittingly presented to Henry Chaloner this year. The award is still given out by the Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies (CNCPS) to a local person who has made major contributions to philately.

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The History of PENPEX Stamp Show

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Kristin Patterson Comment (Published for 138 days)

The above PENPEX History posts will tour you through the past PENPEX shows starting in 1951. PENPEX has not run continuously but has hosted at least one show every decade since its inception.

Starting in 1983, PENPEX has been running annually without missing a show. We look forward to seeing you at the next show which will be held the first weekend in December.

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