Minutes
Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Executive Board Meeting
October 5, 2019
Four Board members were present. Quorum was met. (See Attachment 1 – Sign in Sheet)
Time started: 1:35 pm
Old Business
1 Library
The Club has signed a memo of understanding with the St. Martin Library allowing the Club to store meeting materials there.
2 Gordon Item 1
Gordon Nelms announced that he is resigning from the position of Director. This will be his last meeting. (See Attachment 2 – Letter of Resignation – Director)
3 Gordon Item 2
Gordon Nelms announced that he is resigning from the position of Director of Shows effective immediately. He turned in all files about the show that he developed during his time as Director of Shows. President Robert O’Dell thanked Gordon for his work as a Director and the Director of Shows. (See Attachment 3 – Letter of Resignation – Director of Shows)
4 Webmaster
Gordon said that he will continue as the Club Webmaster until we find a replacement. He reminded the Club that he paid the website hosting fees with one of his credit cards and was then reimbursed by the Club. The website host will only accept payment by credit card and Gordon has now cancelled the credit card he used to pay the fees.
5 Changes in Circuit for 2020.
Circuit Manager Bob Marousky gave each Director a copy of a letter from APS explaining changes in the circuit for 2020. Mainly the change involves the club paying $10 in advance for each circuit the Club requests. Since the Club gets a circuit every month, the Circuit Manager was given a check for $120.00 to pay for the entire 12 monthly 2020 circuits. There are provisions for the Club to get money back depending on the amount purchased from the circuit on a monthly basis. (See Attachment 4 – APS letter about Circuit changes)
6 Meeting Dates for 2020
The Board approved the below calendar dates for meetings in 2020. Two meetings will be on the Second Saturday of the month due to conflicts with holidays. Those months are July and September. The request for use of the Library Meeting Room will be submitted for these dates. These are also the dates the APS will use to determine when to send our Club Circuit.
2020 Stamp Club Meeting Dates
January 4
February 1
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11 (second Saturday)
August 1
September 12 (second Saturday)
October 3
November 7
December 5
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm
Robert T. Marousky (Official copy of minutes signed)
Secretary Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachment 1– sign in sheet.
Attachment 2– Gordon Nelms Letter of Resignation - Director
Attachment 3 – Gordon Nelms Letter of Resignation – Director of Shows
Attachment 4 – Letter from APS about 2020 Circuit fee changes
Executive Board Meeting
October 5, 2019
Four Board members were present. Quorum was met. (See Attachment 1 – Sign in Sheet)
Time started: 1:35 pm
Old Business
1 Library
The Club has signed a memo of understanding with the St. Martin Library allowing the Club to store meeting materials there.
2 Gordon Item 1
Gordon Nelms announced that he is resigning from the position of Director. This will be his last meeting. (See Attachment 2 – Letter of Resignation – Director)
3 Gordon Item 2
Gordon Nelms announced that he is resigning from the position of Director of Shows effective immediately. He turned in all files about the show that he developed during his time as Director of Shows. President Robert O’Dell thanked Gordon for his work as a Director and the Director of Shows. (See Attachment 3 – Letter of Resignation – Director of Shows)
4 Webmaster
Gordon said that he will continue as the Club Webmaster until we find a replacement. He reminded the Club that he paid the website hosting fees with one of his credit cards and was then reimbursed by the Club. The website host will only accept payment by credit card and Gordon has now cancelled the credit card he used to pay the fees.
5 Changes in Circuit for 2020.
Circuit Manager Bob Marousky gave each Director a copy of a letter from APS explaining changes in the circuit for 2020. Mainly the change involves the club paying $10 in advance for each circuit the Club requests. Since the Club gets a circuit every month, the Circuit Manager was given a check for $120.00 to pay for the entire 12 monthly 2020 circuits. There are provisions for the Club to get money back depending on the amount purchased from the circuit on a monthly basis. (See Attachment 4 – APS letter about Circuit changes)
6 Meeting Dates for 2020
The Board approved the below calendar dates for meetings in 2020. Two meetings will be on the Second Saturday of the month due to conflicts with holidays. Those months are July and September. The request for use of the Library Meeting Room will be submitted for these dates. These are also the dates the APS will use to determine when to send our Club Circuit.
2020 Stamp Club Meeting Dates
January 4
February 1
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11 (second Saturday)
August 1
September 12 (second Saturday)
October 3
November 7
December 5
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm
Robert T. Marousky (Official copy of minutes signed)
Secretary Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachment 1– sign in sheet.
Attachment 2– Gordon Nelms Letter of Resignation - Director
Attachment 3 – Gordon Nelms Letter of Resignation – Director of Shows
Attachment 4 – Letter from APS about 2020 Circuit fee changes
Gulf Coast Stamp Club September 7, 2019
Agenda - Monthly Business Meeting
Meeting called to order at 2:10 pm by President Rob O’Dell. There were 13 members present and no guests. A quorum was met and the meeting is official. (See Attachment 1 – Sign in Sheet.
Minutes August 2019 Minutes
A motion was made and passed to accept the Minutes as posted on the Club Website (www.gulfcoaststampclub.org).
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Mike Kayes. Treasurer’s report
A motion was made and passed to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. (See Attachment 2 – Treasurer’s Report)
Director of Stamp Shows – Gordon Nelms
Gordon spoke about the committees that we will need for GULFPEX 2020. A sheet was passed around and Gordon asked members to sign up for committees they would like to work on.
Here is the committee index for GULFPEX 2020:
Marketing - Print Media
Marketing - Radio/Television
Registration/Raffle/Club Sales
Cancellation/Cachet/USPS Contact
Hospitality
Program Booklet/Flyers/Leaflets
Exhibits/GCSC Show Displays
Finance
Old Business
Rob O’Dell – Dolphin Stamps We have not heard anything from the student who received the stamps. Decision was made to close this item.
Rob O’Dell - Naming New Director
President Rob O’Dell announced that the replacement Director to fill out Mary Ann Graczyk’s term is Dr. John Barrett
Rob O’Dell – Presentation of Lifetime Certificate to Mary Ann Graczyk.
The framed signed certificate was shown to Club members. Mary Ann was not present and the framed certificate will be delivered to her at her work place or home.
Dr. John Barrett – distribution of wooden Frames
Dr. Barrett had eight frames in his truck outside. Members who requested a frame or frames can pick them up after the meeting.
Boxes of stamps from APS
The stamps in the large boxes we received from American Philatelic Society (APS) were divided into several smaller boxes. Members can take a box home then pay the Treasurer for how many stamps taken. Stamps or pieces of paper with several stamps are five cents ($0.05) per item.
Standard Agenda Items
Website – Gordon Nelms
Gordon discussed the contents of the September Club website. Feature article was on the Biloxi Lighthouse. Philatelic word for the month is ATM - In the United States, panes of self-adhesive stamps on a liner the approximate size and shape of U.S. currency, designed for dispensing from automatic teller machines
There were two other feature articles. One was on VJ Day 2 September 1945 covers. Also included was a picture of one of the Atomic Bomb protest stamps. Second article was on Postage Stamps: A Convergence of Metallurgy, Art and History.
2nd Monthly Meeting – Bob Marousky
Tabled until we have some plans are made.
Southeastern Federation – Al Allegue
Club representative to the Southeastern Federation was not present at the meeting due to planned vacation.
Treasurer Mike Kayes did receive an email from someone at the Federation stating that we would be getting an invoice for the 2019 dues sometime in the next month.
Circuit – Bob Marousky
The circuit is doing well. Sales in the circuit have been above the two hundred dollar ($200.00), below which we pay a 5 percent (5%) surcharge. If any member would like a country or topic added (or deleted) please contact Bob Marousky.
New Business
Discussion on Raffle Prize for GULFPEX 2020
A member noticed that there was a 4 margin Penny Black with a red Maltese Cross in the circuit. They asked if we should purchase it for the raffle at GULFPEX 2020 like we did last year. There was discussion on possible items for the raffle including signed photo of Fred Haise the Biloxi astronaut who was on Apollo 13 or something else. Item in circuit (penny black) not purchased.
Felix Perez-Folch suggested that maybe we could use a cutout of the state of Mississippi decorated with stamps that relate to the State. He would be willing to bring in a sample.
Since the theme of our show is Apollo 13, it was suggested that we have something related to Fred Haise. Gordon, Director of Stamp Shows, mentioned that he has researched the cost of Fred Haise memorabilia and it is very expensive. We also have to be careful how we use his name because his name is copyrighted. Note: this discussion will be carried as an open item under Director of Stamp Shows.
Announcements
Open for members announcements
Volunteer for October Education Program
Elaine LeGros will present how to see the micro printing on some US stamps.
Show and Tell by Members
Bundles of Stamps – Bob Marousky brought in examples of bundles stamps. Each bundle usually contained 100 copies of the stamps. The bundles were made for dealers to make up packets of stamps. An article by Herman Herst describing bundling of stamps was presented to members to read
A recent issue of the ASDA (American Stamp Dealer Association) magazine featured an article about stamps relating to Alfred E. Newman mascot of MAD. Bob Marousky showed the article from a book on Political Campaign Material that talked about where the original Alfred was first seen. Alfred’s image was first used in the 1932 Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Presidential Campaign. The image was used by FDR’s opponent to show what a typical FDR voter looked like
Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm.
Education Presentation
Felix Perez-Folch, Jr – Scott US #801 – the La Fortaleza stamp, San Juan Puerto Rico (PR).
This is the stamp that got Felix interested in stamp collecting. It shows a picture of the Puerto Rican Governor’s Mansion which is “the oldest still in use Governor’s Mansion in this side of the world”. The stamp is a part of an issue to honor the Territories of the United States.
His goal is to have a multiframe exhibit on the stamp ready for the International 2026 Stamp Show in Boston, MA. Felix’s dream is to win a gold medal and maybe Best of Show. The exhibit will have everything you wanted to know about this stamp including different cacheted First Day Covers, covers from naval ships that stopped in PR, errors in the stamp, paper trail covering the design and printing of the stamps, collateral material like postcards, etc. In addition Felix has the first copy of Scott 801 that he purchased. He even had it certified.
It was a very impressive presentation that encouraged lots of questions and discussion. After he finishes this exhibit he plans on doing an exhibit on the 1957 100th Anniversary of Mississippi Statehood. He has already started collecting material.
Secretary Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachment 1 – sign in sheet.
Attachment 2 – Treasurers Report
Agenda - Monthly Business Meeting
Meeting called to order at 2:10 pm by President Rob O’Dell. There were 13 members present and no guests. A quorum was met and the meeting is official. (See Attachment 1 – Sign in Sheet.
Minutes August 2019 Minutes
A motion was made and passed to accept the Minutes as posted on the Club Website (www.gulfcoaststampclub.org).
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Mike Kayes. Treasurer’s report
A motion was made and passed to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. (See Attachment 2 – Treasurer’s Report)
Director of Stamp Shows – Gordon Nelms
Gordon spoke about the committees that we will need for GULFPEX 2020. A sheet was passed around and Gordon asked members to sign up for committees they would like to work on.
Here is the committee index for GULFPEX 2020:
Marketing - Print Media
Marketing - Radio/Television
Registration/Raffle/Club Sales
Cancellation/Cachet/USPS Contact
Hospitality
Program Booklet/Flyers/Leaflets
Exhibits/GCSC Show Displays
Finance
Old Business
Rob O’Dell – Dolphin Stamps We have not heard anything from the student who received the stamps. Decision was made to close this item.
Rob O’Dell - Naming New Director
President Rob O’Dell announced that the replacement Director to fill out Mary Ann Graczyk’s term is Dr. John Barrett
Rob O’Dell – Presentation of Lifetime Certificate to Mary Ann Graczyk.
The framed signed certificate was shown to Club members. Mary Ann was not present and the framed certificate will be delivered to her at her work place or home.
Dr. John Barrett – distribution of wooden Frames
Dr. Barrett had eight frames in his truck outside. Members who requested a frame or frames can pick them up after the meeting.
Boxes of stamps from APS
The stamps in the large boxes we received from American Philatelic Society (APS) were divided into several smaller boxes. Members can take a box home then pay the Treasurer for how many stamps taken. Stamps or pieces of paper with several stamps are five cents ($0.05) per item.
Standard Agenda Items
Website – Gordon Nelms
Gordon discussed the contents of the September Club website. Feature article was on the Biloxi Lighthouse. Philatelic word for the month is ATM - In the United States, panes of self-adhesive stamps on a liner the approximate size and shape of U.S. currency, designed for dispensing from automatic teller machines
There were two other feature articles. One was on VJ Day 2 September 1945 covers. Also included was a picture of one of the Atomic Bomb protest stamps. Second article was on Postage Stamps: A Convergence of Metallurgy, Art and History.
2nd Monthly Meeting – Bob Marousky
Tabled until we have some plans are made.
Southeastern Federation – Al Allegue
Club representative to the Southeastern Federation was not present at the meeting due to planned vacation.
Treasurer Mike Kayes did receive an email from someone at the Federation stating that we would be getting an invoice for the 2019 dues sometime in the next month.
Circuit – Bob Marousky
The circuit is doing well. Sales in the circuit have been above the two hundred dollar ($200.00), below which we pay a 5 percent (5%) surcharge. If any member would like a country or topic added (or deleted) please contact Bob Marousky.
New Business
Discussion on Raffle Prize for GULFPEX 2020
A member noticed that there was a 4 margin Penny Black with a red Maltese Cross in the circuit. They asked if we should purchase it for the raffle at GULFPEX 2020 like we did last year. There was discussion on possible items for the raffle including signed photo of Fred Haise the Biloxi astronaut who was on Apollo 13 or something else. Item in circuit (penny black) not purchased.
Felix Perez-Folch suggested that maybe we could use a cutout of the state of Mississippi decorated with stamps that relate to the State. He would be willing to bring in a sample.
Since the theme of our show is Apollo 13, it was suggested that we have something related to Fred Haise. Gordon, Director of Stamp Shows, mentioned that he has researched the cost of Fred Haise memorabilia and it is very expensive. We also have to be careful how we use his name because his name is copyrighted. Note: this discussion will be carried as an open item under Director of Stamp Shows.
Announcements
Open for members announcements
Volunteer for October Education Program
Elaine LeGros will present how to see the micro printing on some US stamps.
Show and Tell by Members
Bundles of Stamps – Bob Marousky brought in examples of bundles stamps. Each bundle usually contained 100 copies of the stamps. The bundles were made for dealers to make up packets of stamps. An article by Herman Herst describing bundling of stamps was presented to members to read
A recent issue of the ASDA (American Stamp Dealer Association) magazine featured an article about stamps relating to Alfred E. Newman mascot of MAD. Bob Marousky showed the article from a book on Political Campaign Material that talked about where the original Alfred was first seen. Alfred’s image was first used in the 1932 Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Presidential Campaign. The image was used by FDR’s opponent to show what a typical FDR voter looked like
Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm.
Education Presentation
Felix Perez-Folch, Jr – Scott US #801 – the La Fortaleza stamp, San Juan Puerto Rico (PR).
This is the stamp that got Felix interested in stamp collecting. It shows a picture of the Puerto Rican Governor’s Mansion which is “the oldest still in use Governor’s Mansion in this side of the world”. The stamp is a part of an issue to honor the Territories of the United States.
His goal is to have a multiframe exhibit on the stamp ready for the International 2026 Stamp Show in Boston, MA. Felix’s dream is to win a gold medal and maybe Best of Show. The exhibit will have everything you wanted to know about this stamp including different cacheted First Day Covers, covers from naval ships that stopped in PR, errors in the stamp, paper trail covering the design and printing of the stamps, collateral material like postcards, etc. In addition Felix has the first copy of Scott 801 that he purchased. He even had it certified.
It was a very impressive presentation that encouraged lots of questions and discussion. After he finishes this exhibit he plans on doing an exhibit on the 1957 100th Anniversary of Mississippi Statehood. He has already started collecting material.
Secretary Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachment 1 – sign in sheet.
Attachment 2 – Treasurers Report
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