On 15 June, the Assembly of the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI) re-elected Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left in photo) as president for the next three-year term, with 156 votes; his opponent Umberto Cavallaro received 85 votes.
Photo: Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left), Umberto Cavallaro [photo credit: FSFI]
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The FEPA Board wishes to express its profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the recognition of exceptional achievements in the world of European philately by nominating individuals and societies for the FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation for 2023. The Board has decided to make the following awards.
Eli Weber has served as President of the Israeli Philatelic Federation for the last 30 years and under his leadership it has reached exceptional heights of achievement. Israel hosted three International stamp exhibitions and a European exhibition. He has served the international philatelic community as a member of the jury since 1984 – a remarkable period of 40 years during which as a group leader he has trained many fellow jury members with the result that a large proportion of the current generation of judges did their apprenticeship under his guidance. He has served as President of the jury at no less than 6 international exhibitions – Tel Aviv 1998, Tel Aviv 2008, Prague 2018, Budapest 2022, IBRA 2023, and the recent EFIRO 2024. He was also President of the jury at the European stamp exhibition “Jerusalem 3000” in 1995. It speaks highly for the regard in which he is held that five different European federations considered him as the most suitable person to lead their jury.
Triestingtaler Briefmarkensammler Verein Hirtenberg, Hirtenberg, Austria
The Triestingtaler Stamp Collectors Club, founded in 1967 and gathering 92 members, is one of Austria’s most active clubs. They host the “HIBRIA” event nearly every two years, featuring class 1 and 2 exhibitions, special themes, and philatelic competitions with dealers and foreign postal administrations. The club has also hosted the Austrian exhibition ÖVEBRIA twice with FEPA recognition. In 2023, ORF’s broadcasting coverage of their Stamp Collectors Day generated significant public interest and new memberships. The club’s success is further complemented by cultural and social events, including excursions and gatherings for members and friends.
Klub filatelistu 04-01, Liberec, Czech Republic
In recent years, the Philatelic Club 04-01 Liberec has significantly promoted Czech philately both domestically and internationally. Key achievements include organizing major exhibitions such as LIBEREC 2022 and LIBEREC 2019 and having members on the PRAGA 2018 board. Club members took a successfully part in FIP exhibitions and exhibited philatelic literature at FEPA shows. They contribute to philatelic literature, write for national magazines, and publish for professional societies. Members are involved in digitizing philatelic literature, serve as experts for the Union of Czech Philatelists, and offer free advice on stamp valuation. The club, founded in 1887, also organizes monthly regional stamp exchanges.
Circolo Filatelico “Giacomo Puccini”, Viareggio (Lucca)
This society, established in 2007 by a small group of people very fond of stamps, postcards, coins, and other collectibles, is based in a town in Tuscany famous for its seaside resort but also as the home of the composer Giacomo Puccini. The society, currently with 80 members, has always been very active in promoting philately in the local community and the region, especially among young people and in schools. The society, currently with about 80 members, has linked philately to the town’s most important events, first and foremost Carnival, with philatelic exhibitions and other initiatives.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, established in 1945, attracts members from various regions and holds daytime meetings twice monthly, except during July and August. Facing declining attendance in 2018, the society shifted to all daytime meetings in 2019. During the 2020 Covid pandemic, they successfully transitioned to Zoom meetings, maintaining participation levels. The society’s activities focus on sociable and inclusive philatelic meetings, including displays and an annual Stamp Fair in Crowborough. Plans involve enhancing their website as a philatelic resource and potentially adding social-philatelic displays to attract a broader audience.
THE FEPA CERTIFICATE FOR SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS 2023 SINISHA PAVLESKI (NORTH MACEDONIA)
for his service to Philately at the national and international level over 30 years.
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We have received this Newsletter from the Swedish Federation:
Postiljonen is Main Sponsor of NORDIA 2025!
Postiljonen AB, the leading Nordic stamp auction house, is happy to announce its partnership with NORDIA 2025, the major Nordic stamp exhibition.
Led by Postiljonen’s CEO, Lars-Olow Carlsson, the company has made a deal with the Swedish Philatelic Society (Sveriges Filatelistförbund, SFF) and the Swedish Youth Philatelic Society (Sveriges Frimärksungdom, SFU), the organisers behind this prestigious event.
NORDIA 2025 will be held in Malmö 12–14 September 2025 at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre and the planning got a head start as the exhibition was originally supposed to be held in Malmö already in 2020, but cancelled due to the pandemic. MalmöMässan is situated only 300 metres from Hyllie Station, the first Swedish stop for the train from Denmark. The journey takes 13 minutes from Copenhagen Airport and you will reach Malmö City in only three minutes.
”NORDIA 2025 is a very important event for the entire Nordic stamp community”, Lars-Olow Carlsson says. “We are happy to support this event and help create a platform for collectors to share their passion and knowledge about stamps.”
The exhibition is expected to attract a wide spectrum of participants, from experienced collectors to beginners, and will offer a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate philately from all over the world. Postiljonen will participate in a number of international exhibitions and promote NORDIA2025 during 2024 and 2025, for instance as main sponsor of HAFNIA24 in October.
The internationally well-known auction portal Philasearch is co-sponsor of the exhibition, just like at MALMEX 2018 and NORDIA 2020. This time we are also happy to welcome Nordfrim, ”the largest Scandinavian online stamp dealer”, as co-sponsor.
For more information, please visit the exhibition website www.nordia2025.se
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Elections at the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies
On 15 June, the Assembly of the Federation of Italian Philatelic Societies (FSFI) re-elected Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left in photo) as president for the next three-year term, with 156 votes; his opponent Umberto Cavallaro received 85 votes.
Photo: Bruno Crevato-Selvaggi (left), Umberto Cavallaro
[photo credit: FSFI]
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The FEPA Awards for 2023
The FEPA Board wishes to express its profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the recognition of exceptional achievements in the world of European philately by nominating individuals and societies for the FEPA Medals and Certificates of Appreciation for 2023. The Board has decided to make the following awards.
THE FEPA MEDAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO ORGANISED PHILATELY 2023
ELI WEBER (ISRAEL)
Eli Weber has served as President of the Israeli Philatelic Federation for the last 30 years and under his leadership it has reached exceptional heights of achievement. Israel hosted three International stamp exhibitions and a European exhibition. He has served the international philatelic community as a member of the jury since 1984 – a remarkable period of 40 years during which as a group leader he has trained many fellow jury members with the result that a large proportion of the current generation of judges did their apprenticeship under his guidance. He has served as President of the jury at no less than 6 international exhibitions – Tel Aviv 1998, Tel Aviv 2008, Prague 2018, Budapest 2022, IBRA 2023, and the recent EFIRO 2024. He was also President of the jury at the European stamp exhibition “Jerusalem 3000” in 1995. It speaks highly for the regard in which he is held that five different European federations considered him as the most suitable person to lead their jury.
THE FEPA MEDAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL PHILATELIC STUDY AND RESEARCH 2023
The following nominations have been presented:
The winner will be announced at the end of June.
THE FEPA CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION 2023
Triestingtaler Briefmarkensammler Verein Hirtenberg, Hirtenberg, Austria
The Triestingtaler Stamp Collectors Club, founded in 1967 and gathering 92 members, is one of Austria’s most active clubs. They host the “HIBRIA” event nearly every two years, featuring class 1 and 2 exhibitions, special themes, and philatelic competitions with dealers and foreign postal administrations. The club has also hosted the Austrian exhibition ÖVEBRIA twice with FEPA recognition. In 2023, ORF’s broadcasting coverage of their Stamp Collectors Day generated significant public interest and new memberships. The club’s success is further complemented by cultural and social events, including excursions and gatherings for members and friends.
Klub filatelistu 04-01, Liberec, Czech Republic
In recent years, the Philatelic Club 04-01 Liberec has significantly promoted Czech philately both domestically and internationally. Key achievements include organizing major exhibitions such as LIBEREC 2022 and LIBEREC 2019 and having members on the PRAGA 2018 board. Club members took a successfully part in FIP exhibitions and exhibited philatelic literature at FEPA shows. They contribute to philatelic literature, write for national magazines, and publish for professional societies. Members are involved in digitizing philatelic literature, serve as experts for the Union of Czech Philatelists, and offer free advice on stamp valuation. The club, founded in 1887, also organizes monthly regional stamp exchanges.
Circolo Filatelico “Giacomo Puccini”, Viareggio (Lucca)
This society, established in 2007 by a small group of people very fond of stamps, postcards, coins, and other collectibles, is based in a town in Tuscany famous for its seaside resort but also as the home of the composer Giacomo Puccini. The society, currently with 80 members, has always been very active in promoting philately in the local community and the region, especially among young people and in schools. The society, currently with about 80 members, has linked philately to the town’s most important events, first and foremost Carnival, with philatelic exhibitions and other initiatives.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, established in 1945, attracts members from various regions and holds daytime meetings twice monthly, except during July and August. Facing declining attendance in 2018, the society shifted to all daytime meetings in 2019. During the 2020 Covid pandemic, they successfully transitioned to Zoom meetings, maintaining participation levels. The society’s activities focus on sociable and inclusive philatelic meetings, including displays and an annual Stamp Fair in Crowborough. Plans involve enhancing their website as a philatelic resource and potentially adding social-philatelic displays to attract a broader audience.
THE FEPA CERTIFICATE FOR SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS 2023
SINISHA PAVLESKI (NORTH MACEDONIA)
for his service to Philately at the national and international level over 30 years.
Next year’s NORDIA 2025 in Malmö
We have received this Newsletter from the Swedish Federation:
Postiljonen is Main Sponsor of NORDIA 2025!
Postiljonen AB, the leading Nordic stamp auction house, is happy to announce its partnership with NORDIA 2025, the major Nordic stamp exhibition.
Led by Postiljonen’s CEO, Lars-Olow Carlsson, the company has made a deal with the Swedish Philatelic Society (Sveriges Filatelistförbund, SFF) and the Swedish Youth Philatelic Society (Sveriges Frimärksungdom, SFU), the organisers behind this prestigious event.
NORDIA 2025 will be held in Malmö 12–14 September 2025 at the MalmöMässan Convention Centre and the planning got a head start as the exhibition was originally supposed to be held in Malmö already in 2020, but cancelled due to the pandemic. MalmöMässan is situated only 300 metres from Hyllie Station, the first Swedish stop for the train from Denmark. The journey takes 13 minutes from Copenhagen Airport and you will reach Malmö City in only three minutes.
”NORDIA 2025 is a very important event for the entire Nordic stamp community”, Lars-Olow Carlsson says. “We are happy to support this event and help create a platform for collectors to share their passion and knowledge about stamps.”
The exhibition is expected to attract a wide spectrum of participants, from experienced collectors to beginners, and will offer a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate philately from all over the world. Postiljonen will participate in a number of international exhibitions and promote NORDIA2025 during 2024 and 2025, for instance as main sponsor of HAFNIA24 in October.
The internationally well-known auction portal Philasearch is co-sponsor of the exhibition, just like at MALMEX 2018 and NORDIA 2020. This time we are also happy to welcome Nordfrim, ”the largest Scandinavian online stamp dealer”, as co-sponsor.
For more information, please visit the exhibition website www.nordia2025.se
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