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The Stamp Club Idea Trading Post
A series of articles by John Hotchner
as published in Stamp Collector
1977-1995

Here is a collection of over 400 articles written by columnist, philatelic exhibitor and judge, and past president of the American Philatelic Society, John Hotchner. They appeared over 18 years in Stamp Collector, a major philatelic publication in the US. All are JPG images and viewable in any browser. This page was originally online from 2008-2012 on the APS Chapter Activities Committee web site that I managed. The information here is just as relevant today as it was when originally written years ago.

ATTENDANCE

  • 01 Try 10 ways to give club enthusiasm boast ...04/15/89
  • 02 Get those closet collectors in your doors ...11/10/90
  • 03 Membership benefits supply good reasons to join your local club ...10/14/85
  • 04 Fit society needs, basics, and feedback ...06/02/90
  • 05 Embracing change can help us keep our stamp clubs growing ...10/28/85
  • 06 Summer meetings- a good idea or waste of time ...06/20/92
  • 07 Increasing membership and attendance can be rewarding ...10/12/81
  • 08 Penalize club members for non-attendance ...12/06/82
  • 09 Readers say no way to non-attendance penalty ...03/28/83

    AUCTIONS

  • 01 A lot of fun offer an auction at your club meeting for a surefire draw ...02/07/87
  • 02 Hold silent auction to attract and encourage membership ...04/08/89
  • 03 Clubs draw interest with floor auctions- page 1 ...06/03/95
  • 04 Clubs draw interest with floor auctions- page 2 ...06/03/95

    CLUB FINANCES

  • 01 Budgets, services, membership- successful clubs will pay attention to operating details ...undated
  • 02 Clubs should keep track of money to learn needs ...01/16/84
  • 03 Every club should have rules for handling cash ...10/13/90
  • 04 Financial information crucial to clubs' internal goodwill ...01/04/92
  • 05 Ukrainian handbook is an excellent model ...10/16/93
  • 06 Treasurers, members battle over club funds ...09/05/92

    CLUB LOGOS & SEALS

  • 01 Follow-ups on logos and general group notes ...07/26/80
  • 02 Creating club seals can involve members and bring fine attention ...11/23/81
  • 03 Club logos can serve several uses ...01/20/79
  • 04 A logo can serve as your club's flag- page 1 ...04/05/90
  • 05 A logo can serve as your club s flag- page 2 ...04/05/90

    CLUB OPERATIONS

  • 01 Prognosis good- dying but not yet dead clubs can revive ...08/08/81
  • 02 Reader has remedy for ailing club- page 1 ...07/25/87
  • 03 Reader has remedy for ailing club- page 2 ...07/25/87
  • 04 Business meetings should be short, focus more on fun ...10/02/93
  • 05 Bounty many clubs offer rewards to prevent theft of members' stamps ...04/11/81
  • 06 Book gives helpful hints on starting and keeping clubs ...07/04/83
  • 07 Stamp clubs mean sharing, education and camraderie ...08/21/93
  • 08 At war- nobody wins when clubs come to blows ...04/25/81
  • 09 Ethics panel prompts exciting club discussion ...10/11/82
  • 10 What is ailing this club- can you prescribe a cure ...04/26/86
  • 11 Can a coin and a stamp collector share the same turf ...09/23/86
  • 12 Brainstorming needs wild thinking, focus to produce creative ideas
  • 13 Long-winded speaker, PEX gall collectors ...11/19/88
  • 14 Rhode Island club focused on what's right in world ...07/16/88
  • 15 Take a backward glance, to see where you're going ...11/21/87
  • 16 Club saves money using return to sender plan ...02/14/83
  • 17 Great idea- let us retire our stamp club meeting ...05/21/88
  • 18 Many voices raised as one will likely get a hearing ...10/24/87
  • 19 Want to change something in your club ...06/24/89
  • 20 Membership in this club can be hard to achieve ...08/26/89
  • 21 Mission is to give members information ...02/17/90
  • 22 Parties, new meeting places, exhibitions challenge societies ...02/16/91
  • 23 Tiightwad members inspire comments ...01/15/94
  • 24 Club rosters can be a mixed blessing ...07/07/90
  • 25 Clubs should publicize their benefits ...06/22/91
  • 26 Joint ventures can benefit both involved clubs ...04/25/92
  • 27 Periodic bylaw review essential ...10/30/93
  • 28 Membership cards may have hidden benefits ...08/22/92
  • 29 Envy appears even in our temperate hobby ...10/03/92
  • 30 Collecting trends are working against clubs ...07/24/93
  • 31 It's not hard to start your own club ...undated
  • 32 Consider memberships in these philatelic groups ...11/18/85
  • 33 Hidden resources- local members may belong to national groups ...08/01/81
  • 34 A review of US-related philatelic groups- page 1 ...03/22/80
  • 35 A review of US-related philatelic groups- page 2 ...03/22/80
  • 36 Upper Slobbovia yearly sheets encourage membership ...08/04/79
  • 37 When bad weather cancels meetings ...12/08/79
  • 38 Use club members to assure the future ...08/08/92
  • 39 People lover needed for hospitality chairperson ...12/13/86
  • 40 Members are key ingredient for clubs ...02/11/95
  • 41 An interesting program is one way of boosting attendance ...01/24/87
  • 42 Group helps club grow by distributing circulating bourses ...09/13/82
  • 43 Treat prospects right to swell your ranks ...05/19/79
  • 44 Double your fun and learning with both ...09/02/78
  • 45 Federations offer unique advantages ...02/17/79
  • 46 Can clubs improve philatelic practices ...09/08/79
  • 47 Criteria for honorary life memberships ...01/12/80
  • 48 Seeking honorary, life membership critaria ...04/26/80
  • 49 More on life and honorary memberships ...08/23/80
  • 50 Government- stamp clubs need organization too ...10/04/80
  • 51 Club's name can reflect its involvement ...06/21/80
  • 52 APS services valuable to local club members ...05/05/90
  • 53 Club affiiiation with APS has many benefits ...09/14/91
  • 54 Club organization- dealing with the emotional ...08/19/78
  • 55 Local clubs their benefits can t be replaced ...01/03/81
  • 56 Do minorities have a chance in our stamp clubs ...12/17/84
  • 57 Minority question- encouraging blacks to join stamp clubs ...09/16/85
  • 58 Women accepted on equal basis in most stamp clubs ...01/30/84
  • 59 Are women getting a fair shake these days ...05/09/83

    CONTESTS

  • 01 Setting concrete goals helps keep club moving ...06/27/87
  • 02 Begging- clubs tell how they prompt member participation ...07/05/82
  • 03 Six good ideas that have boosted others ...12/23/85
  • 04 Ye olde contest- club finds fun way to boost knowledge ...07/02/88
  • 05 Contest themes stimulate interest ...12/23/78
  • 06 Club historian provides kindling to spark enthusiasm of members ...06/18/88
  • 07 Reason for stamp association s demise a puzzle for collectors ...11/07/87
  • 08 Don't let the office become more important than people ...12/08/90
  • 09 Exposing the myth of cliques- most clubs are led by activists ...11/23/91
  • 10 Spreading the work builds a sense of community ...11/06/93
  • 11 Stamp club members shares how to ideas ...03/14/92
  • 12 Great ideas- they re of no use unless expressed and carried out ...10/18/80
  • 13 Quizzes with prizes may spur attendance during club programs ...03/29/82
  • 14 Commandeer- this year s ss spoof is voluntarism issue- page 1 ...02/27/84
  • 15 Commandeer- this year s ss spoof is voluntarism issue- page 2 ...02/27/84
  • 16 How about some input for newly elected APS board ...12/29/87
  • 17 Up a creek without a paddle- with the resourceful APS as a life preserver, your club can t be
        left high and dry     ...10/08/84
  • 18 Help your journal editor inspiration is just a subscription away ...01/31/81
  • 19 Wanted- ideas for promoting junior philately before it is too late ...04/25/83
  • 20 Activities can add membership, unity ...10/26/91
  • 21 Absentee members dues payers, yes, meetings attendees, no ...11/15/86
  • 22 When someone else can t do it, who in club will take his place ...05/24/82
  • 23 A new combination may open meeting doors for absent members ...02/15/82

    DUES

  • 01 What s the best way to collect club dues ...05/10/82
  • 02 Collecting dues important task ...03/26/94
  • 03 Clubs give value for low membership dues ...07/25/92
  • 04 Extra money in the treasury- reward members with free dues ...01/27/90
  • 05 Handle club dues hikes with care ...04/29/95
  • 06 Club dues- many questions must be answered, complete questionnaire to help ...03/15/82

    ELECTIONS/OFFICERS

  • 01 Club cartoonists, now s time to strut yer stuff ...05/16/87
  • 02 Step aside, old guard must make way for the new ...05/13/85
  • 03 Should contested election be reheld ...02/06/88
  • 04 When your stamp club ends up with no leader ...05/20/85
  • 05 When club officers feel it s time to call it quits ...02/18/85
  • 06 Does a club s board of directors make a real contribution or not ...03/28/81
  • 07 An alternative to annual year-end elections ...06/10/88
  • 08 Who you like for club president ...01/21/78
  • 09 Set up executive committee for business ...04/21/90
  • 10 Stamp club members suggest formats for effective boards ...11/12/84
  • 11 Many opinions offered on skewed election ...06/04/88
  • 12 Election issue- some readers feel club editors should run for the job- page 1 ...04/09/88
  • 13 Election issue- some readers feel club editors should run for the job- page 2 ...04/09/88

    ESTATES

  • 01 The heirs of stamps- APS service helps when members die ...10/08/88
  • 02 Clubs can help solve estate problems ...04/09/94

    EXCHANGES/SWAPS

  • 01 Move duplicates with exchange system ...05/24/80
  • 02 One-for-one trading program takes participants back to pure enjoyment ...07/10/93
  • 03 Return to the simplicity of one-for-one trading ...08/12/89
  • 04 Cover exchange program save the day ...02/03/90
  • 05 Fun will keep members coming back, try special event nights, stamp quizzes ...05/09/92
  • 06 Encourage stamp flow at club meetings ...05/30/87
  • 07 Contemporary postal history society seeks correspondents ...08/02/82
  • 08 Increase club meeting attendance by developing a new issue service ...03/01/82
  • 09 Donations many outlets for your duplicate material page 1 ...02/13/84
  • 10 Donations many outlets for your duplicate material page 2 ...02/13/84
  • 11 USS stamp circuits aid clubs in recruiting ...07/15/94

    EXPULSION

  • 01 Expulsion- a painful operation, but necessary process to have spelled out in the club s by laws
        by laws     ...undated
  • 02 Readers relate experiences with expelling members ...12/19/83

    FUND RAISING

  • 01 Annual spoof sheet finances operations ...06/07/80
  • 02 Non-philatelic ways to make money can work for club, too ...04/26/82
  • 03 Hinge sales benefit members and treasury ...07/06/91

    MEETING SITES

  • 01 Clubs meeting places reveal variety, ingenuity and free rent ...11/09/81
  • 02 Suitable meeting place essential ...06/08/91
  • 03 Good meeting site makes clubs tick ...05/07/94

    MEMBER AWARDS

  • 01 Awards provide incentives for improving newsletters, programs ...05/23/81
  • 02 A aimple thank you to members can contribute to club success ...07/04/92
  • 03 Club floor auctions- do they work for you ...01/21/85

    NEWSLETTERS

  • 01 Newsletter can be club's calling card ...12/09/89
  • 02 Newsletter fillers can be educational and entertaining ...04/12/82
  • 03 Motivate contributors for lively newsletter ...12/23/89
  • 04 Seeing is more than believing it s a challenging way to learn ...09/28/81
  • 05 Club activity will prove stamps, like Congressmen, look better one-by-one ...11/13/93
  • 06 Athens Philatelic News is one of the finest ...01/30/93
  • 07 Circumvent the excuses of missing club members ...11/21/83
  • 08 Ignite interest with club newspaper ...12/10/77
  • 09 What to name the club newsletter ...11/25/78
  • 10 Ideas are needed to stock trading post ...02/18/78
  • 11 Club newsletter guide available ...02/02/80
  • 12 Some hints for club newsletter content ...07/12/80
  • 13 APS Writers Unit 30 helps newsletter writers, editors do a better job page 1 ...02/14/81
  • 14 APS Writers Unit 30 helps newsletter writers, editors do a better job page 2 ...02/14/81
  • 15 Society supplements journal with newly created newsletter ...10/25/82
  • 16 Writing newsletter editors can tap members ...07/16/84
  • 17 Power of the press how to make your newsletter work for you- page 1 ...11/29/86
  • 18 Power of the press how to make your newsletter work for you- page 2 ...11/29/86
  • 19 Adopt a gimmick for your newsletter ...03/03/90
  • 20 Here s help for potential philatelic writer ...09/29/90
  • 21 Good club newsletters take preparation, time ...05/28/94
  • 22 Tampa firm helps with club newsletters ...10/22/94
  • 23 New resources ready for club newsletters ...01/29/94

    PARTICIPATION

  • 01 Their dues are paid, but they won t play ...03/28/87
  • 02 Club programs affect attendance ...11/12/77
  • 03 Want a more successful club- draw on less involved members ...01/04/82
  • 04 What does your stamp club do in the good old summer time ...03/18/85
  • 05 Fostering involvement with coupons ...06/23/79
  • 06 Stamp bucks- bring auction items and earn one ...11/15/80
  • 07 Join in- clubs and readers survey meter vs. stamp use ...07/02/84
  • 08 The count is in and it looks like the metered mail wins ...10/22/84
  • 09 Getting members to share their interests a rewarding challenge ...12/21/91

    PROGRAMS

  • 01 Planning programs can be a snap when worked into a basic course ...05/02/87
  • 02 On the agenda- club meeting coming up and no program in sight- here are some
        suggestions     ...07/11/87
  • 03 Program ideas to lure members to meetings ...undated
  • 04 An internal rescue project can breath life back into a club ...01/18/92
  • 05 Covering the exhibit bases- societies suggest ways to hold club cover exhibit ...11/07/83
  • 06 Special touches and show and tell can add interest to clubs ...02/01/82
  • 07 Visitors enjoy snappy programs- clothesline exhibit, phuzzy philatelics involve club
        members     ...12/10/88
  • 08 Keep the club active, interesting with programs and special events ...10/31/92
  • 09 APS Chapter newsletters good club resource ...02/20/88
  • 10 Success means keeping members active and excited for Texas club ...11/14/92
  • 11 What do you do with a cheapskate ...08/07/93
  • 12 For juniors, get them interested in both stamps and history ...03/26/84
  • 13 Long time stamp club members sought ...07/23/94
  • 14 United Stamp Societies circuits help general collector fill holes ...12/22/90
  • 15 Sister City activities include stamp clubs ...11/10/79
  • 16 Great programs are great member draws ...10/04/86
  • 17 Summer fun- members want stamp oriented programs ...08/19/85
  • 18 Club newsletters yield program ideas ...09/01/90
  • 19 Club s annual stamp trivia contest tests collector knowledge, skills ...03/24/90
  • 20 Its quiz time and here s a tough one ...10/24/83
  • 21 Take-home quizzes can keep club members coming ...03/13/93
  • 22 Definitions quiz provided an excellent club program ...04/10/93
  • 23 Overprint program tests club members- call attention to masthead using stamps ...02/29/90
  • 24 Keep club members interested with summer meetings, door prizes, awards ...02/15/92
  • 25 Social functions provide focus ...05/25/91
  • 26 Clubs pool talents to benefit all ...03/16/91
  • 27 Booklet features club members ...03/30/91
  • 28 Have local dealer in for chat ...01/01/94
  • 29 Ideas offered for club enhancement ...12/25/93
  • 30 Old ideas can add new life to a club ...11/09/91
  • 31 50 Years of experience teaches what works and what doesn t ...10/17/92
  • 32 Door prizes- here s a mixed bag of ideas ...07/20/91
  • 33 Expertizing can make a good, if unusual, stamp club program ...07/08/81
  • 34 Club, library use stamps to teach history ...07/22/89
  • 35 All about successful stamp clubs and show names ...09/10/88
  • 36 A homey house Philas umbrella covers all New South Wales clubs ...05/24/86
  • 37 Does your club have fun as well as collect stamps ...11/08/82
  • 38 Audience participation presentations bring clubs closer together ...09/18/93
  • 39 Crazy topical night events help develop new skills, interests ...02/27/93
  • 40 Kilaware night- a low-effort club activity that can be fun and profitable ...09/19/92
  • 41 Programs, activities worth using ...02/01/92
  • 42 Guard against loss- try show & tell at a club meeting ...03/28/92
  • 43 Discuss Literature ...06/03/89
  • 44 Invite your local postmaster to meeting ...01/06/90
  • 45 Make time capsule for next generation ...12/02/89
  • 46 Successful auction, scramble promote attendance, participation page 1 ...03/11/89
  • 47 Successful auction, scramble promote attendance, participation page 2 ...03/11/89
  • 48 Need program ideas- Oklahoma s got them ...04/23/88
  • 49 Flash cards entertain and inform club members ...12/02/85
  • 50 Clubs- getting audience involved is fun ...10/01/94
  • 51 Fun and fresh games, auctions, philatelic scavenger hunt spice programs ...10/22/88
  • 52 Ice breaker clubs still need to keep things fun for members ...01/14/85
  • 53 Playing catalog game adds fun and fellowship to club meeting ...05/21/84
  • 54 News from the society side of the hobby ...07-18-83
  • 55 Club socials worth the effort, so start planning ...undated
  • 56 Looking for treasure help members find it in club libraries ...01/02/84
  • 57 Some useful tips for sharing your hobby with club members ...01/31/83
  • 58 This collection of ideas can apply to your club ...11/22/82
  • 59 Literature night help spread the reading matter ...12/20/80
  • 60 Getting around to it could give your club its own expert panel ...01/17/81
  • 61 Interested in album page layout- plan a round table learning session- page 1 ...11/29/80
  • 62 Interested in album page layout- plan a round table learning session- page 2 ...11/29/80
  • 63 Garbage dump- new term adds respect to miscellaneous ...07/04/81
  • 64 Do your part for local club programs ...09/06/80
  • 65 Creativity spurs one club s growth ...04/28/79
  • 66 And you re invited to join one club solves the participation problem ...03/17/79
  • 67 Creative programs can enhance club meetings ...09/14/199?

    RECRUITING

  • 01 Promote collecting by going on radio talk show for club ...06/06/83
  • 02 Make it public- use exhibits to draw new collectors ...08/27/84
  • 03 Get ready it s almost stamp collecting month ...09/02/85
  • 04 Publicity sheets attract potential club members ...09/24/88
  • 05 Join us do you want to increase your club's numbers- publicize ...06/28/86
  • 06 Joining community events can pay off in publicity for club ...04/01/85
  • 07 Benefit auction for charities can be worthwhile club ventures ...undated
  • 08 Community involvement a plus for both stamp clubs and public ...08/03/91
  • 09 Unusual venues offer chances to recruit ...12/07/91
  • 10 Boost memberships indirectly with community service activity ...12/06/80
  • 11 Stamp column best draw for new members ...04/29/85
  • 12 Take advantage- a popular draw to your area can be tied to the hobby ...01/02/88
  • 13 Send in suggestions, comments for APS ...02/11/89
  • 14 Service group promotes philately in Virginia ...09/27/82
  • 15 Idea trading post getting good publicity, ideas to trade ...04/15/78
  • 16 Club takes measures to attract new members ...06/21/82
  • 17 The stamp club trading post ...10/15/77 1st column
  • 18 Is Florida club philately s most active ...03/29/86
  • 19 Club asks members to gain ...undated
  • 20 Clubs can get publicity, new recruits by putting out an area show listing ...02/13/93
  • 21 Welcome mat lures club newcomers ...01/04/86
  • 22 Concentrated campaign WI club promotion doubles membership in 10 months- page 1 ...05/13/89
  • 23 Concentrated campaign WI club promotion doubles membership in 10 months- page 2 ...05/13/89
  • 24 Exhibiting club often hesitant ...05/09/81
  • 25 Journal gives extensive information on exhibiting ...01/07/89
  • 26 Thought put into exhibit counts most, says judge ...01/23/88
  • 27 Want to draw exhibitors to your show- mail them an invitation page 1 ...12/05/87
  • 28 Want to draw exhibitors to your show- mail them an invitation page 2 ...12/05/87

    SHOWS

  • 01 Arranging show publicity ...03/15/80
  • 02 Promoting involvement- of community interest and exhibit tours ...05/10/80
  • 03 A step toward cleaning up exhibiting ...08/09/80
  • 04 Make the most of your show s publicity dollar with city mags ...09/20/80
  • 05 Understanding judging calls for dispelling myths, using guidelines ...08/29/81
  • 06 When to post exhibit awards- most responding said they want them early ...06/06/81
  • 07 How not to deal with dealers ...09/16/88
  • 08 Question- What do you do with the profits made from your total exhibition ...11/01/80
  • 09 Decision regarding exhibit preparation divides collectors page 1 ...01/25/86
  • 10 Decision regarding exhibit preparation divides collectors page 2 ...01/25/86
  • 11 Topical popularity can spark mini-contest at your club s meetings ...02/28/81
  • 12 Columbus activity, birthday club, stamp quiz top suggestion list ...undated
  • 13 Games can teach, get club members together ...04/24/93
  • 14 Want lists enliven inter-club trading, scavenger hunt from Ohio is tough ...06/05/93
  • 15 Make your meetings fun ...07/08/95
  • 16 Sharpen your interest with way out contest ...03/04/85
  • 17 How to- APS releases pamphlet on organizing stamp clubs ...08/30/82
  • 18 Try to minimize your judging problems ...03/01/80
  • 19 Some ideas and sources for boosting club income ...05/23/83
  • 20 Raffles to raise money, scavenger hunts for fun ...04/09/84
  • 21 Money- how can clubs make and save it ...06/07/82
  • 22 Clubs report auctions popular, they also provide great drama ...07/22/85
  • 23 Auction action a well run auction is great for attracting new members ...08/05/85
  • 24 How to book focuses on running stamp show ...08/16/82
  • 25 Why have a show every year- there are very good reasons ...05/07/84
  • 26 Handbook lists awards available ...06/18/84
  • 27 Stitches in time reader response provides range of security options ...08/15/83
  • 28 Clubs should join COPO to promote stamp collecting ...01/17/83
  • 29 Get the word out publicity is the most important aspect of shows ...03/14/83
  • 30 How do you handle security at shows ...04/11/83
  • 31 Show security- dealers need protection, too ...08/29/83
  • 32 Show security- here are some do s and don ts to follow ...09/12/83
  • 33 Member exhibits a boon out in the boonies ...07/30/84
  • 34 Exhibit preparation column creates furor ...04/18/87
  • 35 Just dues creators of the essential show program have gone largely unrecognized
         til now     ...09/12/87
  • 36 Survey demonstrates what kind of show publicity really works ...02/04/85
  • 37 Should the USPS be charged for booths at stamp shows ...03/01/86
  • 38 Hornets nest The ROPEX Rule has stirred debate among collectors, is it fair to all ...05/17/86
  • 39 Subject of charging USPS leads to heated debate among show goers ...06/07/86
  • 40 Keep award symbols simple or give cash ...04/07/90
  • 41 Promote stamp show with a bookmark page 1 ...07/21/90
  • 42 Promote stamp show with a bookmark page 2 ...07/21/90
  • 43 New show trends on exhibit ...02/26/94
  • 44 Give it a try- help is available to start you on your first exhibit ...10/03/87
  • 45 Show survey results can help plan future events ...03/27/93
  • 46 Stamp show planning is year-round effort ...08/13/94
  • 47 Good ideas come from old show covers page 1 ...08/18/90
  • 48 Good ideas come from old show covers page 2 ...08/18/90
  • 49 ARIPEX innovative show covers show creativity and originality ...03/02/91
  • 50 Club show list avoids date conflicts ...undated
  • 51 EMPEX 90 and AFDCS shows include unique exhibits, covers page 1 ...??/??/90
  • 52 EMPEX 90 and AFDCS shows include unique exhibits, covers page 2 ...??/??/90
  • 53 Shows must meet strict guidelines to qualify for APS ...09/10/94
  • 54 Slobbovia club s 23rd satire sheet makes fun of USPS 1982 issues ...01/03/83
  • 55 Useful prizes- reward winners with creative awards ...07/18/81
  • 56 Issue a friendly invitation and you may have people flocking to meetings ...12/03/84
  • 57 Personal invitation gets most volunteers ...08/04/90
  • 58 Limited offer this sales tool can help boost your club ...10/25/86
  • 59 Cash awards as prizes make reader uneasy ...10/07/89
  • 60 New York-Ontario clubs exchange plaque and fun ...07/01/85
  • 61 Make meeting fun displays, prizes boost interest in Illinois, Alaska events ...06/03/85
  • 62 Justice is done- postmaster was vindicated after being given a hearing ...03/20/88
  • 63 Let s keep labels simple, natural and ditch insider hifalutin terms ...09/15/90
  • 64 Cash does it enhance or demean exhibition awards ...07/19/82
  • 65 Would cash awards spur more member exhibiting ...12/07/81

    SPARK PLUGS

  • 01 Spark plug Hall of Fame looks for outstanding club members ...08/15/81
  • 02 Wanted- spark plug nominations ...12/20/82
  • 03 Where are the spark plug nominations ...10/10/83
  • 04 Moser s passion for archeology is great boon to ATA study unit ...02/20/84
  • 05 Turn the spotlight on your club s star ...05/07/88
  • 06 Idea man Roger Szymanski ...03/15/86
  • 07 Bill Large- the man who sows stamp clubs ...02/28/87
  • 08 Sparkplug leads with warm smiles, good words- Michael E Falls ...04/02/84
  • 09 New Mexico s Bill Law earns sparkplug honor ...06/11/84
  • 10 Sparkplug Ruthe Drelling installs motivation in members ...08/13/84
  • 11 President of NY club gives credit for his success to the members- page 1 ...undated
  • 12 President of NY club gives credit for his success to the members- page 2 ...undated
  • 13 Sparkplug woman is motivating force behind Florida club- Mickey Gerhardt ...08/30/82
  • 14 Tucson club member is SC s newest sparkplug- Stanley Spurglesz ...03/07/83
  • 15 Sparkplug member of California club- Floyd Antonides ...06/13/83
  • 16 Lois Tague deserves special honor ...07/26/86
  • 17 Longtime club members reach beyond 60 years ...03/11/95
  • 18 Fran Rykbos Virginia woman earns sparkplug honor ...05/31/82
  • 19 Iowa Woman s unfailing support earns her June sparkplug honor- Ruth Miller ...06/28/82
  • 20 Oregon s Evelyn Bryan receives sparkplug for artistic efforts ...03/29/82
  • 21 Tom Bleeker named sparkplug of month for April ...04/26/82
  • 22 Stan Conrad earns sparkplug for versatility and innovativeness
        ...02/22/82
  • 23 Sure-fire sparkplug- Kimpton received first sparkplug of the month honor for top performance
            ...12/21/81
  • 24 Ohio club member Shafer receives sparkplug honor for contributions ...01/18/82
  • 25 Carl Burnett propels Missile Stamp Club ...08/29/87
  • 26 Looking ahead- she's building a future for the hobby- Maryann Bowman ...09/23/85
  • 27 Karen Weigt puts Badger Club on the move ...10/10/87
  • 28 Norm Holden is given sparkplug award ...08/13/89
  • 29 Sparkplug Lou Yagle designs souvenir sheets and much more ...01/02/93
  • 30 Knowledge is strength for top Florida philatelist ...06/26/93
  • 31 Spotlight on the elder statesman- Robert R. Rohs ...10/01/84
  • 32 He s a do er- Ray Burzyck ...12/31/84
  • 33 It s a double- two groups nominate April's sparkplug- Joyce Franke ...04/29/85

    SURVEYS

  • 01 Local clubs should expose members to national societies ...06/20/83
  • 02 Gain insights through questionnaires ...10/06/79
  • 03 Membership surveys benefit clubs ...01/12/91
  • 04 Polling members the right survey can reveal a lot ...09/10/84

    YOUTH

  • 01 Youth appeal- to draw jniors to your club, let them know you're there ...01/03/9?
  • 02 Youth philately club do's and don'ts- page 1 ...09/26/83
  • 03 Youth philately club do's and don'ts- page 2 ...09/26/83
  • 04 If we feel out of place, we ll go to the arcade ...undated
  • 05 Hard work by volunteers keeps show and hobby vibrant ...06/23/90
  • 06 In most cases juniors can make their own way ...03/14/81
  • 07 A project children love to do design a stamp- page 1 ...09/26/83
  • 08 A project children love to do design a stamp- page 2 ...09/26/83
  • 09 For juniors- energy and ingenuity combine to make a dynamite program ...02/28/83
  • 10 Goldmine digging up ideas ...04/23/84
  • 11 Juniors keep out- do clubs still ban youth members ...08/13/84
  • 12 Contests help attract students ...09/24/84
  • 13 Some stamp clubs open doors wide for juniors ...06/17/85
  • 14 Encourage enthusiasms of juniors ...02/15/86
  • 15 Competition gets youth interested ...03/05/88
  • 16 Send a junior to an APS seminar ...03/12/84
  • 17 Reach for kids- present philately at schools, meetings ...08/13/88
  • 18 Attract youth with your junior club- page 1 ...07/30/88
  • 19 Attract youth with your junior club- page 2 ...07/30/88
  • 20 Youth activities flyer sparkles ...09/09/89
  • 21 Use holiday season for special youth activities ...11/25/77
  • 22 Release forms desirable when transporting youth ...10/21/89
  • 23 October 26 opportunity to promote youth philately ...08/31/91
  • 24 Contest give advice to new club officers ...12/03/88
  • 25 Weekly youth group meets with adult leaders ...undated
  • 26 Wilkinsburg Club pokes fun at philately ...08/09/86
  • 27 Status of junior and finances receive adult consideration ...06/20/81
  • 28 Where to keep emphasis in junior clubs ...07/15/78
  • 29 Adult sponsored junior club ...03/18/78

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