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January 2015 Newsletter of the Postal Stationery Commission

Lars Engelbrecht, Chairman, & Ian McMahon, Secretary, of the FIP Postal Stationery Commission, have sent to us the very interesting January 2015 newsletter of the Postal Stationery Commission

POSTAL HISTORY OUTSTANDING ACTIVITY IN EUROPE

The FEPA Representative at the Bureau of the FIP Commission for Postal History, Per Friis Mortensen, has sent to us its Activity Report 2014 within the FEPA area, which demonstrate the increasing importance of PH in Exhibitions and Seminars.

MONACOPHIL 2015 FEPA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

From 3-5 December 2015, the MonacoPhil 2015 exhibition will provide another opportunity for philatelists from all over the world to meet and celebrate our shared passion for philately. This year, the chosen theme will be Polar philately in a Competitive Exhibition, together with the “100 World Rarities” and with a section reserved for the Russian Polar expeditions.

THE PROMISED INNOVATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION NOTOS 2015 COMES INTO REALITY

The entry form is now on-line. Prospective exhibitors are requested to visit http://hps.gr/notos2015/entry-form and submit their applications directly to the Organizing Committee. Once submitted, a copy of the completed form is e-mailed back to the exhibitor and the National Commissioner (where applicable).

Succesful Nordia 2014 exhibition

Nordia 2014 was held in Lilleström near Oslo on November 21-23 2014.

OVER 50 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS SCHEDULED FROM NOW TO 2017

The FEPA Members have already scheduled over 50 Exhibitions of National or International level. Amongst them, the FEPA Patronage Exhibitions LONDON 2015 , ECTP Essen, NOTOS 2015 in Athens and FINLANDIA 2017, while Çanakkale 2015 in Turkey, MonacoPhil 2015 and Balkanfila 2016 in Albania got the FEPA Recognition. To see all the exhibitions, please enter into the Menu section “FEPA Calendar”.

OFFICIAL STAMP FOR A MEMBER OF FIP COMMISSION

Yesterday, the 5th of December, the Slovak Post issued a stamp (Pofis No.579, face value 0,60 €) to honour the great philatelist Severín Zrubec, Chairman of the Union of Slovak Philatelic Societies (1969 − 1979) and member of the Thematic Philately Commission of FIP (1972 - 1984).

LONDON 2015 VIDEOS

Please enjoy these video interviews with some of the organisers and keen philatelists who are helping make London 2015 Europhilex into a great success. The interviews conducted by Ben Palmer include: Chris King President of the RPSL, Bill Hedley Chairman of the Organising Committee, Simon Moorcroft of the British Thematic Association, Deborah Gooch Secretary to the Organising Committee, Adrian Steel Director of the British Postal Museum, and Hugh Jefferies former editor of Gibbons Stamp Monthly. The interviews took place at the Royal Philatelic Society London thanks to their kind support and generosity. You can watch the full videos in www.london2015.net/videos

The Bulgarian Post issued official Souvenir Sheet stating “FEPA 25 ANNIVERSARY”

On the occasion of “Bulcollecto 2014, Bulgaria- Portugal International Exhibition”, the Bulgarian Post issued a Souvenir Sheet to commemorate the 25 years of FEPA, founded in Bulgaria in 1989.

H.M. KING SIMEON II OF BULGARIA AWARDS FIVE PHILATELISTS

As the final event of the “Bulcollecto 2014, Bulgaria- Portugal International Exhibition” H.M. King Simeon II of Bulgaria awarded Mr. Spas Panchev, Mr. Christo Nikoltchev, Mr. Pedro Vaz Pereira, Mr. Tay Peng Hian and Mr. José Ramón Moreno, on occasion of the FEPA 25th Anniversary, for their valuable contribution to FEPA institution.

Exceptional Media Coverage of “Bulcollecto 2014, Bulgaria- Portugal International Exhibition”

The exhibition held in Plovdidv, promoted Philately through over 120 publications, 10 news in the most watched Bulgarian TV and 25 radio interviews.

Bulletin of Çanakkale 2015 International Stamp Exhibition

The Exhibition, which gets FEPA Recognition, has issued a wonderful Bulletin covering the Organizing Committee, the National Commissioners, the IREX and much more. It is plenty of interesting articles and useful information.

Muharem Gimjani, New President of the Association of Collectors of Albania

At the extraordinary meeting held in Tirana on the 16th of October 2014, was elected Mr. Muharem Gimjani as New President of the Association of Collectors of Albania.

Agreement of Collaboration Croatia-Spain

The Croatian Philatelic Federation and the Spanish Federation of Philatelic Associations, have signed an Agreement of Collaboration which will start with the “Croatia-Spain 2015" exhibition in Zagreb

Palmares of Rossica 2014 International Exhibition

From the 27th to the 29th October , has been held in Moscow the International Exhibition Rossica 2014. With a participation of 147 Literature exhibits, Rossica 2014 had an outstanding level, resulting in 21 Large Gold Medals.

Jvo Bader will be the new President of the Swiss Federation

The new Board will start its work on January, 2015

FINLANDIA 2017 gets FEPA Patronage by the unanimity of the FEPA congress

FINLANDIA 2017 will be held in Tampere, Finland, on May 24-28, 2017. Photo courtesy by Tampere Hall.

Succesful FEPA Jury Seminar in Berlin

The FEPA Jury Seminar 2014, took place from 10th to 12th October in Berlin with participants from seven European nations. At the start of the training, the two keynote speakers and group coaches, Dr. Wolf Heß for Postal History and Vojtech Jankovic for Thematic Philately, gave presentations on the lead topics.

Dmitry Frenkel, new President of the Ukraine Federation

On September 27,2014, at extraordinary Congress of AsPU (ASSOCIATION OF PHILATELISTS OF UKRAINE), which took place in Kiev, Mr. Dmitry Frenkel was elected as the president of AsPU.

Minutes of the 2014 FEPA Congress

The enclosed Minutes of the meeting show the atmosphere of positive collaboration and friendship of the 2014 FEPA Congress.

Complete Palmares of ALPE-ADRIA 2014

The FEPA Congress was hosted in Lugano thanks to the kind invitation of the President of the Alpe Adria Group, Jvo Bader and the President of the Swiss Federation, Jean-Marc Seydoux. Alpe Adria 2014 International Exhibition was a high level event with 24 Gold Medal exhibits.

The FEPA flag goes to Berlin for the jury seminar

The FEPA Flag is handed over from the FEPA Board to the President of the German Federation (Bund Deutscher Philatelisten – BDPh). From left to right: Uwe Decker, BDPh President, and the Board members José Ramón Moreno, Bojan Bračič, Alfred Kunz, Giancarlo Morolli, Birthe King and Nicos Rangos. The FEPA Jury Seminar will be held in Berlin from the 10th to the 12th of October.

Homage to the FEPA Honorary Presidents

On occasion of the 25th Anniversary of FEPA, the Honorary Presidents Mr. Alan Huggins, Mr. Pedro Vaz Pereira and Mr. Jørgen Jørgensen attended the FEPA Congress and received the Homage for their "Exceptional contribution to the European Philately".

Certificates of gratitude to the FEPA Federations organizers of FEPA events on occasion of the 25th anniversary

During the FEPA Congress held in Lugano, Switzerland, was celebrated the 25th Anniversary of FEPA, handing out Certificates of Gratitude and Congratulations to those Federations which had organized one or more Philatelic events with FEPA Patronage or Recognition.

Handed out at the FEPA Congress of the 2013 FEPA medals and certificates of appreciation

Left Gunnar Dahlvig (centre), José Ramón Moreno and Giancarlo Morolli; Right Stefano Calliga and Giancarlo Morolli.      Left: Søren Chr. Jensen on behalf of the Society for Danish Postal History; Right: Pedro Vaz Pereira…

Project for new Regulations for Aerophilately

Mr. Fernando Aranaz presented the project at the FEPA Congress in Lugano

The FEPA Congress grants patronage and the 2015 congress to “NOTOS 2015” in Athens

Costas Chazapis presenting NOTOS 2015 at the FEPA Congress in Lugano.   At the FEPA Congress, the request of “NOTOS 2015” International Exhibition gets the FEPA Patronage and the Organization of the FEPA Congress 2015, by unanimity…

The Slovenian Post issued a stamp to commemorate the FEPA 25th anniversary

  Under the request of the Slovenian Philatelic Association, the Posta Slovenije has issued a stamp to commemorate the 25thAnniversary of FEPA. The Stamp was freely distributed to all Delegates on the FEPA Congress last Saturday the…

FEPA CONGRESS 2014

was held in Lugano Switzerland , the annual FEPA Congress within the activities of the AlpeAdria exhibition and following the kind invitation of the Swiss Federation.

New board for the Danish Federation

From left to right: Tom Lauridsen, Charlotte Stryhn, Thomas Hilkjær, Nelly Kristensen, Sören Chr. Jensen (President), Benny Andresen and Jan Läby.

Sad news from Albania

With deep affliction let me inform you that Nikolla Xharo President of Federation of Albanian Collectors passed away on 2 August 2014, shocked by cerebral hemorrhage. From now on contact address will be: P.O.Box 2972,Tirana-1001, Albania. Secretary, Edmond Budo.

FEPANEWS Issue No 25 is out

The newest FEPANEWS issue is printed.

SALON PLANETE TIMBRES 2014

The international exhibition with FEPA Recognition is now closed. Find the results here.

New FIAF Board elected, Mr. Patricio Aguirre from Chile new President

The XLVIII Assembly of the Inter-American Philatelic Federation (FIAF) held its congress on June 6th, 2014 in Varadero, Cuba.

FEPA Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

FEPA is young, yet experienced organisation plenty of energy!

Two first writings published in “This is my opinion” section

The latest section of this website is now in full swing!

The Finnish national exhibition Aboex 2014

The National Grand Prix was given to a postcard exhibit.

Unconventional use of the exhibit

Petr Fencl shares his view about the unconventional use of the exhibit.

New President for the Dutch Federation

The Dutch Federation has got a new President, Mr. J.C. van Duin.

New Board for the Finnish Federation

The Board of the Finnish Philatelic Federation was elected at the annual congress in Turku.

Philatelists commemorates the Centenary of the First World War

As Europe prepares to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, British and Belgian Philatelists, and their guests will gather in Ypres in Belgium from Friday 11th July till Monday 14th July.

Summit Paper Release

Pedro Vaz Pereira shares his view about Summit paper release.

Malmö 3rd International Philtelic Summit

With great success, from the 25th to the 27th of April was celebrated the 3rd INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC SUMMIT in MALMÖ. It was attended by 93 Delegates from 20 different countries.

FEPA Jury Seminar 2014 in Berlin

This year FEPA Juror Seminar will be held in Berlin on 10-12 October, 2014.

Ari Muhonen new FEPA webmaster

I am pleased to inform that at the recent FEPA Board meeting held in Vienna, was presented the kind offer of Mr.  Ari Muhonen to be the FEPA Webmaster. The Board unanimously agreed with his offer. Mr. Muhonen, current President of the Finnish…

FEPA Awards 2013

Gunnar Dahlvig and Stephano Calliga are the recipients of the FEPA Medals 2013. Also recipients of the FEPA Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding activities for promotion of philately were nominated.

The Board of the Union of Philatelists of Serbia

We apologize for showing the wrong flag on FEPA News magazine Number 23 and correct our mistake.

BALKANFILA 2014 gets FEPA Recognition

According to the request of Mr. Spas Panchev, Chairman of the Union of the Bulgarian Philatelists, the FEPA Board has granted the FEPA Recognition to BALKANFILA 2014 which will be held in Vidin, Bulgaria, from the 5th to the 7th of April.

MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA FERNANDEZ, NEW PRESIDENT OF THE SPANISH FEDERATION

On December 31th 2013 Fernando Aranaz voluntarily ended his time as President of FESOFI, although his last election did not end until 2015. According to the Statutes of the Spanish Federation, the Vice-President, Miguel Angel García Fernandez…

MonacoPhil 2013

From the 5th to the 7th of December was celebrated MonacoPhil 2013. This edition was devoted to Sweden and to the Philatelic Literature. The Chairman of the FIP Commission for Astrophilately, Igor Rodin, handed over H.S.H. the Prince Albert…

MonacoPhil 2013

  From the 5th to the 7th of December was celebrated MonacoPhil 2013. This edition was devoted to Sweden and to the Philatelic Literature.     Photos: Sergey Rodin The Chairman of the FIP Commission for Astrophilately,…

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