Minutes
Gulf Coast Stamp Club November 2018 Monthly Business Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 2 pm by President Robert O’Dell in the St. Martin Library Meeting room. There were 15 members and one guest in attendance. A Quorum was met for an official meeting. (See attachment 1, sign-in sheet)
Recognize guests: There was one visitor, Cynthia, who came from North of Mobile, AL. She found out about our Club via our website. Reason for her visit was to have someone evaluate an inherited stamp collection.
Minutes – Because last month’s minutes were posted late to the website, they were read by Secretary Robert Marousky. Minutes were accepted as read without any corrections.
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer’s report was read by treasurer Mike Kayes. Report was accepted without questions. (See attachment 2, Treasurer’s Report)
GULFPEX 2019 - CELEBRATING Women
Open items from September Meeting
Show Poster – Mary Ann
No Report – Mary Ann Graczyk absent.
Having the Library involved in encouraging students to come to the show – Mary Ann
No Report – due to absence
Suggestions to have speakers from Woman’s groups – Mary Ann
No Report – due to absence
Show Cancellation – Mike Kayes
A sheet with several versions of show cancellations was shown. Members were asked to indicate which version they preferred on copy that was passed around. (See attachment 3, Sample show cancellation for vote)
Raffle Prize – Rob O’Dell
Purchase of Penny Black?
Rob has not yet found a suitable example at the price ($100.00). Discussion held on what the cost of the raffle ticket should be, either one dollar (1.00), two dollars ($2.00) or five dollars ($5.00). No decision at this time.
Exhibits Featuring Women – Dr. John Barrett
Examples of exhibits featuring women on stamps and postcards were shown by Dr. Barrett. He reiterated that there would be a special prize for the best exhibit that featured over 50% women. He also showed and talked about the entry forms to be used for 1 or 4 page mini-exhibits and single frame and multi-frame exhibits. The entry forms will be available on the website for downloading. (See Attachment 4 one or four page exhibit and Attachment 5 single frame and multi-frame exhibits)
What stamp to use on show covers?
Mike Kayes showed two different modern stamps (Sally Ride & Lena Horn) that we could use on the show covers. No decisions yet.
Cachet for show covers? – Mike Kayes and Bob Vinge
Members were asked for ideas of what kind of images could be used to depict “Celebrating Women”. Anyone with ideas please contact Mike Kayes or Bob Vinge
New GULFPEX 2019 Items
No new item.
Old Business
Christmas Party – Bob Marousky
Friday night December 8th. Arrive between 6 and 6:30 pm. We will have a separate room for the party. Location is:
Royal Super Buffet, 12507 US Hwy 49 North, Gulfport
Delmar Plaza (opposite end from Kmart) Cost $14.95 + Drinks (Military Discount Available) 228-832-8168
Standard Agenda Items
Website – Gordon Nelms
2nd Monthly Meeting – Bob Marousky
Currently there are three 2nd monthly meeting on the 2019 calendar (see attachment 6). One of the dates will be the 2nd Saturday in October for our annual auction. Eric White has volunteered to do a program on selling stamps on the Internet at sites like ebay and hipstamps for one of the other meetings. Topic for the third meeting still undetermined.
Southeastern Federation – Al Allgue
No action items to report this month.
Circuit – Bob Marousky
Bob will be submitting the requests for what we would like to see in the circuit. Additions such as Australian States, Vatican, United Nations should take effect with the January Circuit. Right now with the current composition of the circuit we are normally selling over $100.00. The Club has to pay a 5% surcharge on sales if our sales are less than $200.00.
New Business
Auction Report – Bob and Mike
There were approximately 107 items in the auction. Catalog value for items in the auction was over $5,000.00 with asking price about $2,600.00. Sales in the auction were over $1,400 with approximately $600.00 going to the club from sales of Tom Mizak donations. (See attachment 6)
Club Shirts – Tom Adams
Tom reported that we have 1 large, 2 exlarge, & 1 3X shirts left. A motion was made to purchase more shirts for new members and for sale at GULFPEX. Tom will purchase at least 3 medium, 2 large, and 1 exlarge shirts. There may be a minor change in the shirts with the name and lighthouse printed on the pocket instead of Club name above the pocket and lighthouse on the pocket.
Library Award – Cathy Marousky
Cathy showed a framed US Library stamp and suggested that we give that to the St. Martin Library Librarian Meg Henderson. Along with the framed stamp it was suggested that we should give a certificate or letter of appreciation for the support Ms Henderson has given our Club. A motion to that effect was made and passed. Bob and Cathy Marousky are to compose a letter/certificate for our President to sign. When that is finished the award will be presented.
Library Stamp Box – Bob Marousky
The Friends of St. Martin Library suggest that our Club should put out a collection box for stamps. Patrons could bring in the stamps, covers, and/or postcards and donate them to our Club. Bob Marousky was asked to make a box for this purpose.
2019 Club Schedule – Bob Marousky
A list of dates for 2019 meetings was given to each member present. It will also be posted on the website. (See Attachment 7)
Huntsville Stamp Club Newsletter – Bob Marousky
A copy of the Huntsville Stamp Club newsletter was made available for members to review. For their second monthly meeting they have an auction. Bob and Cathy Marousky (who are members of the Huntsville Club) are planning to attend one of their auctions to see how they conduct their auctions.
American Topical Association (ATA) Book of Firsts
Bob Marousky passed around a flyer on this new book to see if there was any interest in purchasing it for our Club library. No interest was shown.
Announcements
Social Items
Educational Program for December meeting
Everyone bring in their favorite Christmas stamp, Cover, or Postcard and be prepared to discuss it.
Adjournment – Time 2:51 pm
Education Presentation
Al Allgue discussed making album pages to mount stamps that are not in your album or if you want to make your own album. He started out talking about early Cuban stamps which were locally printed. Because they were locally printed, there were numerous errors with these stamps. None of the commercial albums on Cuba have places to mount these stamps. Therefore, Al makes his own pages.
He then demonstrated how to use MS Publisher to make a border for the page. Next, how to draw boxes for the stamp and then text boxes for any comments about the stamps. After some discussion on how to use MS Publisher, he spoke about mounting stamps. Al uses removal 3M tape that comes in a dispenser. The strip of tape from the dispenser is only about ¼ inch wide as opposed to double sided removable tape which is close to an inch wide. Last step was to cut the mount, use the tape to put the mount on the page then place the stamp inside the mount.
Al has offered any members having difficulty making their own album pages to give him a call for individual help.
Respectfully Submitted
Robert T. Marousky
Secretary, Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachments:
1 – Sign in Sheet
2 – Treasurer’s Report
3 – Sample Show Cancellation
4 – 1 or 4 Page Exhibit Entry Form
5 – Single and Multi-frame Exhibit Entry Form
6 – Auction Results
7 – 2019 Club Schedule
November 3, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 2 pm by President Robert O’Dell in the St. Martin Library Meeting room. There were 15 members and one guest in attendance. A Quorum was met for an official meeting. (See attachment 1, sign-in sheet)
Recognize guests: There was one visitor, Cynthia, who came from North of Mobile, AL. She found out about our Club via our website. Reason for her visit was to have someone evaluate an inherited stamp collection.
Minutes – Because last month’s minutes were posted late to the website, they were read by Secretary Robert Marousky. Minutes were accepted as read without any corrections.
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer’s report was read by treasurer Mike Kayes. Report was accepted without questions. (See attachment 2, Treasurer’s Report)
GULFPEX 2019 - CELEBRATING Women
Open items from September Meeting
Show Poster – Mary Ann
No Report – Mary Ann Graczyk absent.
Having the Library involved in encouraging students to come to the show – Mary Ann
No Report – due to absence
Suggestions to have speakers from Woman’s groups – Mary Ann
No Report – due to absence
Show Cancellation – Mike Kayes
A sheet with several versions of show cancellations was shown. Members were asked to indicate which version they preferred on copy that was passed around. (See attachment 3, Sample show cancellation for vote)
Raffle Prize – Rob O’Dell
Purchase of Penny Black?
Rob has not yet found a suitable example at the price ($100.00). Discussion held on what the cost of the raffle ticket should be, either one dollar (1.00), two dollars ($2.00) or five dollars ($5.00). No decision at this time.
Exhibits Featuring Women – Dr. John Barrett
Examples of exhibits featuring women on stamps and postcards were shown by Dr. Barrett. He reiterated that there would be a special prize for the best exhibit that featured over 50% women. He also showed and talked about the entry forms to be used for 1 or 4 page mini-exhibits and single frame and multi-frame exhibits. The entry forms will be available on the website for downloading. (See Attachment 4 one or four page exhibit and Attachment 5 single frame and multi-frame exhibits)
What stamp to use on show covers?
Mike Kayes showed two different modern stamps (Sally Ride & Lena Horn) that we could use on the show covers. No decisions yet.
Cachet for show covers? – Mike Kayes and Bob Vinge
Members were asked for ideas of what kind of images could be used to depict “Celebrating Women”. Anyone with ideas please contact Mike Kayes or Bob Vinge
New GULFPEX 2019 Items
No new item.
Old Business
Christmas Party – Bob Marousky
Friday night December 8th. Arrive between 6 and 6:30 pm. We will have a separate room for the party. Location is:
Royal Super Buffet, 12507 US Hwy 49 North, Gulfport
Delmar Plaza (opposite end from Kmart) Cost $14.95 + Drinks (Military Discount Available) 228-832-8168
Standard Agenda Items
Website – Gordon Nelms
- The website themes for November are Thanksgiving and 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. There is a history of Thanksgiving showing the only US Thanksgiving stamp. The same for WWI with postcards.
- Collectors who find our Club on the Southeastern Stamp Federation website will find a mirror of the information on the Club’s website.
- Gordon was asked if members could use the site to sell material. The answer is no because our contract for the website is not for commercial use. If we want to make it a commercial site, the yearly fees would be much higher. Members can make noncommercial ads such as:
- Need some Washington – Franklin stamps, contact Rob at xxx-xxxx. Or
- Always looking for poster stamps on cover, contact Bob at xxx-xxxx.
2nd Monthly Meeting – Bob Marousky
Currently there are three 2nd monthly meeting on the 2019 calendar (see attachment 6). One of the dates will be the 2nd Saturday in October for our annual auction. Eric White has volunteered to do a program on selling stamps on the Internet at sites like ebay and hipstamps for one of the other meetings. Topic for the third meeting still undetermined.
Southeastern Federation – Al Allgue
No action items to report this month.
Circuit – Bob Marousky
Bob will be submitting the requests for what we would like to see in the circuit. Additions such as Australian States, Vatican, United Nations should take effect with the January Circuit. Right now with the current composition of the circuit we are normally selling over $100.00. The Club has to pay a 5% surcharge on sales if our sales are less than $200.00.
New Business
Auction Report – Bob and Mike
There were approximately 107 items in the auction. Catalog value for items in the auction was over $5,000.00 with asking price about $2,600.00. Sales in the auction were over $1,400 with approximately $600.00 going to the club from sales of Tom Mizak donations. (See attachment 6)
Club Shirts – Tom Adams
Tom reported that we have 1 large, 2 exlarge, & 1 3X shirts left. A motion was made to purchase more shirts for new members and for sale at GULFPEX. Tom will purchase at least 3 medium, 2 large, and 1 exlarge shirts. There may be a minor change in the shirts with the name and lighthouse printed on the pocket instead of Club name above the pocket and lighthouse on the pocket.
Library Award – Cathy Marousky
Cathy showed a framed US Library stamp and suggested that we give that to the St. Martin Library Librarian Meg Henderson. Along with the framed stamp it was suggested that we should give a certificate or letter of appreciation for the support Ms Henderson has given our Club. A motion to that effect was made and passed. Bob and Cathy Marousky are to compose a letter/certificate for our President to sign. When that is finished the award will be presented.
Library Stamp Box – Bob Marousky
The Friends of St. Martin Library suggest that our Club should put out a collection box for stamps. Patrons could bring in the stamps, covers, and/or postcards and donate them to our Club. Bob Marousky was asked to make a box for this purpose.
2019 Club Schedule – Bob Marousky
A list of dates for 2019 meetings was given to each member present. It will also be posted on the website. (See Attachment 7)
Huntsville Stamp Club Newsletter – Bob Marousky
A copy of the Huntsville Stamp Club newsletter was made available for members to review. For their second monthly meeting they have an auction. Bob and Cathy Marousky (who are members of the Huntsville Club) are planning to attend one of their auctions to see how they conduct their auctions.
American Topical Association (ATA) Book of Firsts
Bob Marousky passed around a flyer on this new book to see if there was any interest in purchasing it for our Club library. No interest was shown.
Announcements
Social Items
- November 8th is Mike Kayes Birthday
- November 9th is Bob and Cathy Marousky’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
- November 10th is John Wrights Birthday – a birthday card from the club was signed to be sent to him for his birthday
- Harry Steinweinder was involved in a traffic accident, no report on how he is doing.
- Tonight don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour.
- Don’t forget to Vote on Tuesday.
Educational Program for December meeting
Everyone bring in their favorite Christmas stamp, Cover, or Postcard and be prepared to discuss it.
Adjournment – Time 2:51 pm
Education Presentation
Al Allgue discussed making album pages to mount stamps that are not in your album or if you want to make your own album. He started out talking about early Cuban stamps which were locally printed. Because they were locally printed, there were numerous errors with these stamps. None of the commercial albums on Cuba have places to mount these stamps. Therefore, Al makes his own pages.
He then demonstrated how to use MS Publisher to make a border for the page. Next, how to draw boxes for the stamp and then text boxes for any comments about the stamps. After some discussion on how to use MS Publisher, he spoke about mounting stamps. Al uses removal 3M tape that comes in a dispenser. The strip of tape from the dispenser is only about ¼ inch wide as opposed to double sided removable tape which is close to an inch wide. Last step was to cut the mount, use the tape to put the mount on the page then place the stamp inside the mount.
Al has offered any members having difficulty making their own album pages to give him a call for individual help.
Respectfully Submitted
Robert T. Marousky
Secretary, Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Attachments:
1 – Sign in Sheet
2 – Treasurer’s Report
3 – Sample Show Cancellation
4 – 1 or 4 Page Exhibit Entry Form
5 – Single and Multi-frame Exhibit Entry Form
6 – Auction Results
7 – 2019 Club Schedule
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