Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30.
Unlike FIP international exhibitions in the past, Boston 2026 is receiving applications directly from exhibitors and exclusively online through the show’s web site, www.boston2026.org. Dzintars Grinfelds, Deputy Commissioner General, is handling the technical aspects of the process and responding to inquiries.
“I’ve received several comments from exhibitors who appreciate our efforts in making the application procedures simple. Having the ability to easily enter then update submitted information and paperwork as needed is a big plus,” said Dzintars. “There has been a clear uptick in the rate at which entries are coming in with the deadline approaching.”
It is not uncommon that the bulk of applications are received in the last month of entry, as exhibitors finalize appropriate paperwork and some attempt to fulfill the minimum qualification requirements. That’s especially true for some GASS exhibitors, taking place mid-August in suburban Chicago. Exhibitors showing first-time international competitive exhibits are especially welcome to apply, as at least 20% of total frames are reserved for their use.
A long-standing member of several specialist philatelic societies, Dr Harries has contributed to their operation, organisation and representation in various capacities over the years. A Life Member and Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, he currently serves on the Society’s Council, the Collections Committee, the Publications Committee, and the Crawford Medal Committee. In addition, he manages the websites for the Society of Postal Historians, Burton Philatelic Society, Scandinavia Philatelic Society, and the Sudan Study Group.
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https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gwynne-Harries-800.jpg800800Costas Chazapishttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngCostas Chazapis2025-07-25 12:25:482025-07-25 12:35:58Gwynne Harries was Elected Chairman of ABPS
For the fifth consecutive year, Željko Popović is inviting fellow philatelists to participate in the Apatin online philatelic exhibition. APATIN 2025 will be held from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website of the Apatin Philatelists Association, https://udruzenjefilatelistaapatin.org.rs. In addition to the Apatin Philatelists Association, co-organisers are the Associazione Italiana di Maximafilia (AIM) and the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI), with the Municipality of Apatin serving as sponsor.
APATIN 2025 is a competitive exhibition in all philatelic classes, open to international participation and entirely free of charge to the participants. It aims to promote philately, help philatelists see the quality of collections worldwide and learn from each other, and show everyone the beauty of philately.
The exhibits must be written in English, while applications for participation should be submitted from 15 October to 15 November 2025. The scanned exhibits must be received via WeTransfer not later than 25 November 2025.
BOSTON 2026 Exhibit Deadline Nears
Thomas M. Fortunato, BOSTON 2026 Public Relations Chair, reports from BOSTON 2026.
Prospective philatelic exhibitors to the Boston 2026 World Expo are reminded that the deadline for entries is September 30.
Unlike FIP international exhibitions in the past, Boston 2026 is receiving applications directly from exhibitors and exclusively online through the show’s web site, www.boston2026.org. Dzintars Grinfelds, Deputy Commissioner General, is handling the technical aspects of the process and responding to inquiries.
“I’ve received several comments from exhibitors who appreciate our efforts in making the application procedures simple. Having the ability to easily enter then update submitted information and paperwork as needed is a big plus,” said Dzintars. “There has been a clear uptick in the rate at which entries are coming in with the deadline approaching.”
It is not uncommon that the bulk of applications are received in the last month of entry, as exhibitors finalize appropriate paperwork and some attempt to fulfill the minimum qualification requirements. That’s especially true for some GASS exhibitors, taking place mid-August in suburban Chicago. Exhibitors showing first-time international competitive exhibits are especially welcome to apply, as at least 20% of total frames are reserved for their use.
Further details in the press release:
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PR-2025-07-28-Exhibit-Deadline-Nears.pdf
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Gwynne Harries was Elected Chairman of ABPS
At its recent AGM, the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) elected Dr D. Gwynne Harries as its new Chairman.
A long-standing member of several specialist philatelic societies, Dr Harries has contributed to their operation, organisation and representation in various capacities over the years. A Life Member and Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, he currently serves on the Society’s Council, the Collections Committee, the Publications Committee, and the Crawford Medal Committee. In addition, he manages the websites for the Society of Postal Historians, Burton Philatelic Society, Scandinavia Philatelic Society, and the Sudan Study Group.
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APATIN 2025 Virtual Exhibition is coming up
For the fifth consecutive year, Željko Popović is inviting fellow philatelists to participate in the Apatin online philatelic exhibition. APATIN 2025 will be held from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website of the Apatin Philatelists Association, https://udruzenjefilatelistaapatin.org.rs. In addition to the Apatin Philatelists Association, co-organisers are the Associazione Italiana di Maximafilia (AIM) and the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI), with the Municipality of Apatin serving as sponsor.
APATIN 2025 is a competitive exhibition in all philatelic classes, open to international participation and entirely free of charge to the participants. It aims to promote philately, help philatelists see the quality of collections worldwide and learn from each other, and show everyone the beauty of philately.
The exhibits must be written in English, while applications for participation should be submitted from 15 October to 15 November 2025. The scanned exhibits must be received via WeTransfer not later than 25 November 2025.
The exhibition documents are found on https://udruzenjefilatelistaapatin.org.rs
All communications should be addressed to apatinfila@gmail.com
[photo credit: Wikimedia Commons]
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