Album Closed Robert Henry Endt, Lt. Col (USAF Retired)
On August 7, 2021 the Club lost one of its senior members, Robert “Bob” Endt. Robert was Ocean Springs, MS born and raised. After college and career in the United States Air Force, he came back to serve in his home town. He became a high school teacher and also a member of the School Board. Part of his tenure on the School Board was that of Board President. Robert was active in veterans affairs as a member of the local American Legion and 40 and 8. Rising through the ranks in the American Legion, he became State Commander and went to Washington D.C to lobby on behalf of veterans.
As a longtime member of the Gulf Coast Stamp Club Robert served as a Club officer for many years. At one time he served as the assistant circuit manager. He was active in the Club until health issues forced him to cut back. Germany, where he was stationed at one time, was one of his favorite collecting interests. Always a gentleman and all around nice guy, he will be missed. Album closed on Robert Endt.
Album Closed Jim Currie
Jim Currie was a Gulfport native and Biloxi resident for 37 years, a fervent Christian who PRACTISED his beliefs. He was one of the first Handsboro Baptist Church’s members who welcomed me into their church in late 2013. He taught adult Sunday School, was a member of many local groups, including Antique Auto, Mustang club , Exchange Club, and when I learned he had been President(twice) of the Gulf Coast Stamp club, we really ‘hit it off’!
He had retired from Miss. Power Co., after a stint in the Air Force, then Scoutmaster and Cubmaster, coached Little League, and on and on.
Two years ago, we thought we had lost him to kidney failure, but an enormous output of prayers from the entire church body pulled him through. Prayer IS powerful!
We all are going to miss him, but WON”T forget him!
Dr. John Barrett
We are now putting together our Fall 2021 Stamp & Post Card Show for October 1st and 2nd. We need dealers to step forward and make that commitment to bring their products to our members and general public. The GCSC is willing to make the commitment to secure the space and provide the services needed to serve our dealers. Give GCSC President Rob O'Dell a call, 228-235-1506, or email (gulfcoaststampclub@gmail.com) today to get your name and business published as a vendor and attendee on our web site.
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Gulf Coast Stamp Club
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The GCSC will be alternating meetings between the Mercy Housing Center in Gulfport and the St. Martin Library in St. Martin. Meeting places and times will be posted on the web site.
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The September 11th meeting of GCSC will take place at Mercy Housing, 1135 Ford St., Gulfport. The Board Meeting will be at 1:30 pm with a 2:00 pm Member Meeting.
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New Releases From The USPS
Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses Forever Stamps
August 6 | Highlands, NJ | PSA pane of 20
The long-running series celebrating American lighthouses continues with five new stamps. The mid-Atlantic lighthouses featured in this issuance are: Thomas Point Shoal, MD; Montauk Point, NY; Harbor of Refuge, DE; Navesink, NJ; and Erie Harbor Pierhead, PA. The late Howard Koslow was the artist for these stamps as well as previous issuances in the Lighthouse series. Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses were the last stamps he illustrated for the Postal Service. The art director was Greg Breeding.Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses Forever Stamps. http://www.stampnewsnow.com/uspsnewissues.html
Missouri Statehood Forever Stamp
August 10 | Jefferson City, MO | PSA pane of 20
This stamp celebrates the bicentennial of Missouri statehood. Missouri became the 24th state in the Union on Aug. 10, 1821. The stamp art is an existing photograph of Bollinger Mill State Historic Site by noted landscape photographer Charles Gurche. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp. http://www.stampnewsnow.com/uspsnewissues.html
Backyard Games Forever Stamps
August 12 | Rosemont, IL, at APS Show | PSA pane of 20
These stamps capture many of the games Americans play for outdoor fun. A pane of 16 stamps features eight unique designs including: badminton, bocce, cornhole, croquet, flying disc, horseshoes, tetherball and a variation on pick-up baseball. Greg Breeding was the art director. Mike Ryan designed the stamps with original artwork by Mick Wiggins. http://www.stampnewsnow.com/uspsnewissues.html
Important August Days To Remember
Some show event information prepared by the American Philatelic Society
AIRPEX 2021 August 27 - 28, 2021
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Birmingham Stamp Show
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Greater Houston Stamp Show Sept 17-19
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SEAPEX
The NOJEX - ASDA Postage Stamp event.
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Memphex 2021 Stamp & Postcard Show September 25 - 26, 2021
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