A Strategic and Operations Plan by the American Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society has revealed its strategic plan for the next five years and is sharing it in an 84-page publication. The plan is signed by Kirk Gillis, Executive Director; Mark Banchik, APS President; Murray Abramson, APRL President; and Lawrence Haber, Treasurer. In the Preface, we read the following:
Organized philately is not about stamps. It is about people and the infrastructure that connects them. It is about friendships formed at stamp shows and club meetings. It is about the quiet generosity of a mentor explaining plate varieties to a new collector. It is about the shared language and knowledge, created and reinforced by generations of collectors. It is about the fellowship and the spirit of curiosity that make this hobby so deeply rewarding.
Stamps and covers do not carry intrinsic value on their own – they are designed to be used and discarded. Yet for us, these ephemeral objects are imbued with deep meaning and value. The stories, history, and worth of our collections are constructed through the ecosystem that organized philately provides. That ecosystem does not happen by accident. It exists because generations of collectors built the organizations, wrote journal articles, mentored newcomers, preserved archives, and gathered in clubs and societies to share what they knew and loved.
The American Philatelic Society (APS) is entrusted with maintaining that ecosystem and nurturing the community it supports.
This plan was shaped with the input of staff, volunteer task forces, board members, individual members and other thought leaders who care deeply about organized philately. It reflects both realism and optimism. It recognizes that the hobby has evolved before and commits to evolving it again. Most importantly, it affirms that organized philately remains essential.
Read or download the Strategic and Operations Plan 2026-2030 from here:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/APS_2026-Strategic-Plan_PROOF_sm.pdf
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