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News of the year 2013
BRUNO CREVATO-SELVAGGI NEW PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF PHILATELY
Published: December 26, 2013
Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi, new President of the AEP
On 7 December the General Assembly of the European Academy of Philately (AEP) took place in Monte-Carlo. Was elected as new President Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi. And Members of the Board of Directors :
Alessandro Agostosi, Antoine Clavel, Guy Coutant, Luis Frazao, Christopher Hitchen, Serge Kahn, Michel Letaillieur, Jean-François Logette, Jean-Pierre Magne, Patrick Maselis, Nicos Rangos, Igor Rodin, Henk Slabbinck, Peter Suhadolc and Jean Voruz.
Meeting of the Philatelies of Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland
Published: December 21, 2013
On the 16th of November, four Postal Administrations and four Philatelists Federations had a successful meeting in Austria to plan together an important event on the “Stamp Day” in Feldkirch in 2014. In the picture, Ivo Bader, Alfred Kunz, Uwe Decker and Wolfgang Peschel amongst others.
“Hellas-Cyprus 2013” philatelic exhibition was held from the 21th of October to the 8th of November
Published: December 20, 2013
“Hellas-Cyprus 2013” national level bilateral philatelic exhibition with international participation was organised by the Hellenic Philotelic Society (HPS) under the patronage of the Hellenic Philatelic Federation (EFO). The exhibition was hosted in the so called “House of Cyprus” cultural centre of the Embassy of Cyprus in Athens. In the picture, the Jury for the HELLAS – CYPRUS exhibition. Left to right: Akis Christou, Alexis Papadopoulos, Alexander Galinos, Antony Virvilis, Nicos Rangos and Giorgos Thomareis.
Presentation of Opus XIII, the annual volume of the European Academy of Philately for 2013, dedicated to the Hellenic philately
Published: December 20, 2013
On Tuesday 29 October was the official presentation of Opus XIII, the annual volume of the European Academy of Philately (AEP, Académie Européenne de Philatélie) for 2013, which was dedicated to Hellenic philately. The event, held in Athens, was honoured by the presence of (Ms.) Anna Lydaki, Professor of Social Science at the Panteion University, Henk Slabbinck, President of the European Academy of Philately, and Guy Coutant, Editor of Opus. In the picture Guy Coutant, Anthony Virvilis, “alma mater” of this issue and Henk Slabbink.
NEW BOARD OF THE UNION OF PHILATELISTS OF RUSSIA – ALEXANDER ILYUSHIN, REELECTED PRESIDENT
Published: December 15, 2013
RUSSIAN NEW BOARD
On the 6th of December, the Union of Philatelists of Russia elected its new Board:
President: Alexander Ilyushin
Vice-presidents: Vladimir Devjatov and Sergey Evtushenko
Members: Alexey Babochkin , Anatoly Devjatin , Vjacheslav Klochko , Vladimir Lebedev , Oleg Poljakov , Vladimir Tyukov, Konstantin Filobok , Ljudmila Zajakina.
NEW BOARD OF THE GERMAN FEDERATION – BDPh
Published: November 7, 2013
On the 14th of October, during the Congress of the German Federation (BDPh) was elected its new Board: President: Uwe Decker, Vicepresident: Alfred Schmidt, Treasurer: Michael Fukarek, Director: Helma Janssen, Director: Thomas Höpfner. Our warmest congratulations and good luck to the new elected team.
From left to right, Thomas Höpfner, Alfred Schmidt, Helma Janssen, Uwe Decker, Michael Fukarek
International Jury Seminar in Budapest
Published: October 28, 2013
On the 18,19 and 20 of October 2013 was held the 2nd International Jury seminar of Budapest. Was organized by the Hungarian Federation (MABÉOSZ), with FEPA recognition, being manager and responsible, Dénes Czirók The themes of this edition wereTraditional, Postal History and Thematic, acting as Team Leaders: Brian Trotter RDP (Great Britain), Kurt Kimmel RDP (Switzerland), Peter Suhadolc (Slovenia) and José-Ramon Moreno (Spain). It was a great success of organization and participation, with 48 jurors from 18 countries.
New FEPA Board
Published: October 18, 2013
From left to right:
Bojan Bračič (Slovenia), Secretary; Alfred Kunz (Austria), Treasurer; José-Ramón Moreno (Spain), President; Birthe King (Great Britain), Director; Giancarlo Morolli (Italy), Vice-president; and Nicos Rangos (Cyprus), Director.
FEPA CONGRESS 2013
The Congress of the European Federation of Philatelic Associations (FEPA), held on 5 October in Madrid, elected its new Board, which shall serve for the period 2013-2017. The Board is composed of: José-Ramón Moreno (Spain), President; Giancarlo Morolli (Italy), Vice-president; Bojan Bračič (Slovenia), Secretary; Alfred Kunz (Austria), Treasurer; Birthe King (Great Britain) and Nicos Rangos (Cyprus), Directors. With the admission of the Principality of Monaco FEPA unites the national associations and the federations of 43 European and Mediterranean countries. During the Congress, Giancarlo Morolli presented the preliminary report of a study based on data supplied by 29 members concerning the current situation and the future perspectives for philately. Birthe King held an interesting Seminar on Open Philately. The former President, Jørgen Jørgensen, was elected FEPA Honorary President.
FEPA KONGRESS 2013
Der Kongress der Europäischen Philatelistischen Vereinigung (FEPA), welcher am 5. Oktober 2013 in Madrid abgehalten wurde, wählte einen neuen Vorstand, welcher die Geschicke des Verbandes von 2013 bis 2017 lenken wird. Der Vorstand besteht aus: José Ramón Moreno (Spanien), Präsident; Giancarlo Morolli (Italien), Vize-Präsident: Bojan Bračič (Slowenien), Sekretär; Alfred Kunz (Österreich), Kassier; Birthe King (Großbritannien), Direktorin; Nicos Rangos (Zypern), Direktor. Mit der Aufnahme des Fürstentums Monako besteht die FEPA nun aus 43 Mitgliedsstaaten aus Europa und den Mittelmeer- Anrainerstaaten. Während des Kongresses präsentierte Giancarlo Morolli den derzeitigen Stand einer Statistik, die 29 Mitgliedsstaaten über die aktuelle Situation bzw. die Zukunftsperspektive der Philatelie zur Verfügung gestellt haben. Birthe King gab einen interessanten Beitrag zum Thema „Open Philatelie“ zum Besten. Der scheidende Präsident Jørgen Jørgensen wurde zum Ehrenpräsident der FEPA ernannt!
CONGRESO DE LA FEPA 2013
El Congreso de la Federación Europea de Asociaciones Filatélicas (FEPA), celebrado el 5 de octubre en Madrid, eligió a su nueva Junta Directiva, que desempeñará el cargo durante el período 2013-2017. La Directiva está formada por: José Ramón Moreno (España), Presidente; Giancarlo Morolli (Italia), Vicepresidente; Bojan Bračić (Eslovenia), Secretario; Alfred Kunz (Austria), Tesorero; Birthe King (Gran Bretaña) y Nicos Rangos (Chipre), Directores. Con la admisión del Principado de Mónaco, la FEPA une a las Federaciones Nacionales de 43 países europeos y mediterráneos. Durante el Congreso, Giancarlo Morolli presentó el informe preliminar de un estudio basado en datos proporcionados por 29 miembros sobre la situación actual y las perspectivas futuras de la filatelia. Birthe King presentó un interesante seminario sobre Filatelia Abierta. El ex presidente, Jørgen Jørgensen, fue elegido Presidente de Honor de la FEPA.
CONGRES FEPA 2013
Le Congrès de la Fédération Européenne des Associations Philatéliques (FEPA), qui s’est tenu le 5 octobre à Madrid, a élu son nouveau Conseil d’administration, qui doit servir pour la période 2013-2017. Le Conseil est composé de: José-Ramón Moreno (Espagne), Président; Giancarlo Morolli (Italie), Vice-président; Bojan Bračič(Slovénie), Secrétaire; Alfred Kunz (Autriche), Trésorier; Birthe King (Grande-Bretagne) et Nicos Rangos (Chypre), Administrateurs. Avec l’admission de la Principauté de Monaco, FEPA réunit les Fédérations nationales de 43 pays européens et méditerranéens. Pendant le Congrès, Giancarlo Morolli a présenté le rapport préliminaire d’une étude basée sur des données fournies par 29 pays membres sur la situation actuelle et les perspectives d’avenir de la philatélie. Birthe King a présenté un séminaire intéressant sur la Philatélie Ouverte. L’ancien président, Jørgen Jørgensen, a été élu Président d’Honneur de la FEPA.
Luis Virgillio De Brito Pereira Frazão
Published: February 18, 2013
FEPA Medal for exceptional philatelic study and research:
Luis Virgílio De Brito Pereira Frazão (Portugal), author of “Pre- Filatelia Portuguesa. Marcas postais utilizados em Portugal continental na época pré-adesiva (1799/1853) (Postage Stamps (Handstruck and Handwritten) used In Mainland Portugal in the Pre-stamp Period (1799-1853)), published in September 2012.
LUIS VIRGÍLIO DE BRITO PEREIRA FRAZÃO, as a collector of Portugal and its Overseas territories has reached the FIP Championship Class. His research of forty years on the different aspects of Portuguese philately is documented through more than 150 articles and 7 books, and the next one, on the Portuguese Pre-Philately overseas, is currently under publication.
Read the whole Press Release here.
Dieter Hartig
Published: February 18, 2013
DIETER HARTIG, President of the Federation of German Philatelists (BDPh).
During his decennial presidency he has led an intense cooperation with the neighbor countries as well as with other European and non European Federations, hosted two outstanding European exhibitions, IBRA 2009 and IPHLA 2012, and supported the European Championship of Thematic Philately in Essen since its creation in 2006.
Read the whole Press Release here.
FEPA NEWS 22a
Published: February 18, 2013
FEPA NEWS December 2012 is now on the website. The printed magazine is distributed by the National Federations.
News of the year 2012
New FIP Board
Published: June 29, 2012
The FIP Board together with the President of Indonesian Philatelist Association Lieut. Gen (Rtd) R. Soeyono – from left to right:
S. Gongvatana, Vice president – B. Beston, Director – B. Jimenez, Director – Tay P. H. President – F. R. Aranaz, Vice president – D. Eaton, Vicepresident – R. Soeyono, President of Indonesian Philatelist Association – P. McCann, Director.
Joseph Wolff, RDP (Luxembourg)
Published: January 31, 2012
Joseph WOLFF, RDP, .President of the Federation of Philatelic Societies of Luxemburg and Honorary President of the International Federation of Philately (FIP).
Joseph Wolff started his engagement within FIP in 1980 as Chairman of the Maximaphily Commission.
He continued as Chairman of the Youth Commission, Director, Vice President, and President from 2006 to 2010.
Furthermore he served as FIP consultant at a number of international exhibitions and led the organization of three international exhibitions for youth in Luxembourg.
As Commission Chairman he was very keen in developing information and education initiatives.
Read the whole press release here.
Françoise Eslinger (France)
Published: January 31, 2012
FRANÇOISE ESLINGER, director of Phil@poste since 2003 and President of Adephile, the French association for the development of philately.
Mme Eslinger has strongly supported the philatelic activities in France through a continuous cooperation to the program for the development of youth philately together with the Federation, the support to many philatelic publications, the sponsoring of national and international exhibitions and in particular the Salon du Timbre, held in Paris every two years since 2004 with FEPA support.
Read the whole press release here.
Wolfgang Maassen (Germany)
Published: January 31, 2012
WOLFGANG MAASSEN, editor in chief of two philatelic magazines and President of the International Association of Philatelic Journalists (AIJP).
Maassen’s “From the First Albums and Catalogues to Publishing Houses of Global Standing” presents a wide and deep research on the history of our hobby seen through the development of that kind of literature the origins of which are inseparably linked with names such as the “Senf Brothers” and Hugo Schwaneberger in Leipzig, Paul Kohl in Chemnitz and Hugo Michel in Apolda. The nearly 800 pages of this study are mainly based on absolutely new sources, and combine both scientific meticulousness and ease of comprehension for the reader.
Read the whole press release here.
News of the year 2011
FEPA AWARD 2010
Published: November 1, 2011
During a General Meeting in the Belgium Academy of Philatelic FEPA President Jørgen Jørgensen presented the FEPA Award 2010 for exceptional study and research to the author team behind the MonacoPhil 2009 Catalogue. All the authors are members of the Belgium Academy of Philatelic.
The author-team behind the MonacoPhil 2009 Catalogue, from left to right: Dr Jacques Stes, Vincent Schouberechts, Pierre Kaiser, Luc Van Pamel, Jørgen Jørgensen (FEPA), Léo Tavano, Claude Delbeke and Patric Maselis.
See a presentation of the Catalogue here.
LONDON 2015 EUROPHILEX
Published: September 20, 2011
Press Release
International exhibition in London in 2015
London is to host a European stamp exhibition in 2015, from 13 to 16 May. The venue will be the Business Design Centre in London’s Islington, which proved so ideal for the highly successful London 2010 international stamp exhibition.
The exhibition, LONDON 2015 EUROPHILEX, will be open all philatelic associations that are members of FEPA, the European Federation of Philatelic Associations. There will be a wide range of stand-holders, plus about 1,200 frames of competitive exhibits.
A Steering Committee has been established, chaired by Bill Hedley, with Frank Walton as Vice-Chairman. The Committee also includes Brian Trotter, who was Chairman of the London 2010 international stamp exhibition. The event has the support of the British Philatelic Trust.
Note to Editors:
London 2010 was a full-world international stamp exhibition. The event planned for 2015 will be a European exhibition, for which the competitive exhibits will come from collectors who are members of philatelic associations affiliated to FEPA. The stand-holders and visitors will naturally be welcome from all parts of the world.
The exhibition is being organised under the aegis of Stamp World Exhibitions, a company established to organise Stamp World London 90, and which was involved with both The Stamp Show 2000 and London 2010.
It is fully anticipated that LONDON 2015 EUROPHILEX will receive both FEPA patronage and FIP recognition.
For clarification on any aspect of this Press Release, please contact Richard West.
September 2011
Jos Wolff, Honorary President of the FIP, is conferred a prestigious Order
Published: July 11, 2011
News from the Fédération des Sociétés philatéliques du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg.
On June 23d, 2011, H.R.H. Grand-Duke Henri conferred the “Ordre de mérite civil et militaire d’Adolphe de Nassau” in the rank of an “Officier” to FIP Honorary President and FSPL President Jos Wolff.
Officer Jos Wolff with the Diploma and the Order.
FEPA NEWS No 19 – June 2011
Published: June 24, 2011
FEPA NEWS No 19 is now on its way to your Federation. It is available for download here. Do your philatelic friends a favour – tell them about this opportunity.
Thematic Seminar in Opatija during ALPE-ADRIA FILA 2011
Published: April 24, 2011
More than 30 jurors and exhibitors attended the Thematic Seminar given by Jose Ramon Moreno assisted by Giancarlo Morolli in Opatija – 17 April 2011.
The Thematic Seminar given Sunday morning after the Palmares attracted more than 30 jurors and exhibitiors. It was given in a beautiful building “Villa Angiolina” situated next to the exhibition ALPE-ADRIA PHILA 2011.
Jose Ramon Moreno, Secretary of the FIP Commission for Thematic Philately, guided the attendants through the many articles in the Thematic Regulations and Guidelines in a lively and well structured presentation based on interactive communications with the many listeners.
You can download the presentations here: Part one 12,46 MB and part two 2,2 MB.
Giancarlo Morolli former President of the FIP Commission for Thematic Philately draw on his extencive experience and added comments to the presentation.
ALPE-ADRIA PHILA 2011 welcomes you
Published: March 31, 2011
Marco Markica – the Mascott of ALPE-ADRIA PHILA 2011 arrived a few days ago to Opatija.
Read the Greetings from the President of the Organizing Committe Ivan Libric and the Progam of the exhibition.
See the latest photo’s from Opatija.
Ludwik Malendowicz, Marisa Giannini and Patrick Maselis are the recipients of the FEPA Medals 2010
Published: March 14, 2011
PRESS RELEASE
LUDWIK MALENDOWICZ, MARISA GIANNINI, AND PATRICK MASELIS ARE THE RECEPIENTS OF THE FEPA MEDALS 2010
The FEPA Board analyzed the proposals received from the member Federations for the FEPA Medals 2010 in its meeting in Prague on 29 January 2011.The recipients of the FEPA awards are:
FEPA Medal 2010 for exceptional service to organized philately:
FEPA Medal for exceptional philatelic study and research:
The FEPA Board took also in consideration the following works:
FEPA Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding activities for the promotion of philately to:
27th FEPA Congress – Opatija in Croatia
Published: February 26, 2011
FEPA Congress in Opatija 16 April 2011 10.00 a.m.
Dear Presidents
It is a pleasure for me to send you this letter with the agenda and all documents related to the items on the agenda.
Beside this introductory letter the documents are the following:
Convocation including agenda
Report 2010, president Jørgensen
Report 2010, vice president Moreno
Report 2010, secretary Bracic
Report 2010, director Vanicek
Report 2010, director Morolli
Report 2010, treasurer Kraner
Financial Statements 2010 including budget 2011 and 2012
Report of the Auditor Horin
10. Form for Registration of Congress Delegates
FEPA Awards – Press release
For FEPA it is extremely important that all Member-Federations are present at the Congress personally or by proxy.
The exhibition “ALPE-ADRIA 2011 OPATIJA” will be in Hotel Kvarner and Art Pavilion “Sporer”
The FEPA Congress will be at Villa Angiolina. Hotel Mozart is nominated to be “The official hotel”. Further hotels are listed in FEPA NEWS no 18 page 56.
More information is available from www.hfs-cpf.hr/alpeadria2011.hr.
How to reach Opatija. Please don’t forget to inform the organizers if you are interested in the Shuttle Bus service from and to Zagreb Airport.
Palmares will be in Golden Hall of the Hotel Imperial – 50 meters away from Hotel Mozart. Tickets are available at the exhibition for 45 EUR.
FEPA Thematic Seminar on Sunday 17 April 10 a.m. in Villa Angiolina. The seminar that will be conducted by José-Ramon Moreno with the collaboration of Giancarlo Morolli is open to all.
If any questions – then please contact me immediately.
I am looking forward seeing you in Opatija.
Best wishes
Jørgen Jørgensen
INDIPEX 2011
Published: February 26, 2011
—– A short report from the first 2011 World Stamp Exhibition INDIPEX 2011 including the palmares is available here (link broken).
More information on the official website: www.indipex2011.com.
News from Germany
Published: February 4, 2011
You can meet a team from BDPh at Didacta 2011 in Stuttgart – Hall 9, Stand G 55. Under the motto “We give you lessons” the team will demonstrate material from the publication series “stamp + education” a set of teaching materials focussing on different subjects. See the Press Release in German below (link broken).
News from France
Published: February 4, 2011
Message from the “Team ffap” dated 19 January 2011:
Le site de la FFAP n’a pas connu la trêve des confiseurs, le travail continue. Ce site web n’est pas seulement un annuaire des associations, annuaire très important qui, grâce au travail d’Irène, comporte plus de 3.000 entrées
http://www.ffap.net/Regions/index.php
ce n’est pas, non plus, seulement l’agenda des manifestations tenu à jour par Dominique
http://www.ffap.net/Agenda/index.php
c’est aussi un outil d’aide aux philatélistes débutants ou confirmés.
Dans ce but les pages de téléchargements de documents officiels ou
d’informations viennent d’être actualisées: http://www.ffap.net/Documents/
La page consacrée à la Fête du timbre tenue par Jacques met en ligne
des documents utiles à sa préparation
http://www.ffap.net/Evenements/Fete_du_Timbre.php?Annee=2011
La rubrique questions/réponses connaît un certain succès,
malheureusement les trop nombreuses questions restées sans réponse
risquent entamer la confiance ou la patience des visiteurs :
http://www.ffap.net/Conseils/Question.php
merci d’aller y jeter un oeil.
Enfin une rubrique est en plein essor grâce au travail de Marc:
celle du recensement des articles de La Philatélie Française
avec un index de plus de 1.500 entrées avec recherche par thèmes et mots-clés :
http://www.ffap.net/Revue/Articles_LPF.php
Quelques articles extraits de la revue ont récemment commencé à être mis en ligne.
La rubrique consacrée aux expositions connaît un réel succès auprès des collectionneurs,
tout au moins ceux qui ont une adresse de messagerie internet et qui reçoivent
un avis personnel dans l’heure qui suit la proclamation des résultats.
http://www.ffap.net/Expositions/Competition.php
Les données du championnat de France 2011 à Metz sont en cours de saisie par Yvette
et Alain met en ligne les collections exposées en international.
De son côté Martine s’efforce de vous donner quotidiennement un aperçu de la revue de presse
concernant votre loisir préféré :
http://www.ffap.net/Evenements/Revue_presse.php
Plusieurs candidats se sont manifestés pour présenter leurs collections sur le site:
http://www.ffap.net/Collections/
mais si les scanners tournent sans relâche, la mise ne ligne est encore un peu plus lente.