Austin Texas Stamp Club 


American Philatelic Society No. 462-39231, Texas Philatelic Association Chapter 16

The Austin Texas Stamp Club was founded in 1938.  Since then, many with interest in philately, from novices to more experienced collectors of all ages have gathered to learn about our hobby, trade stamps and to participate in many of the  activities the club has to offer.  Today the club has more than 100 members. Dues are $10.00 a year for adults, $5.00 for 18-year-olds and under. 

JOIN US---The club welcomes anyone interested in stamp collecting. 

Officers and Contacts

Auction sites

Phil Nordstrom is our new Auction Coordinator needs lots for our monthly club auction. You could mail your donations to 6311 Maury Hollow, Austin, TX 78750-8257 or bring them to one of our club meetings.                                                


MEETING & ACTIVITIES (May 2012) 

When?

Where?

What?

1st Tuesday- May 1st

 

Lake Home Owners Association Clubhouse 7317 Lakewood Drive at 7:00-9:00pm.  

Presentation-Show & Tell. Trading, Sharing, Circuits- a great way to sell your duplicates or buy a stamp you need.

3rd Tuesday- May 15th

Stamp Auctions-The South Austin Senior Activity Center at 3911 Manchaca Rd. at 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Auctions, Trading


Upcoming Shows and Bourses 2012

 

 

MAY. 5-6 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR

Bourse at the Holiday Inn Near the Galleria, 3131 West Loop Frwy. (I-610 South at Richmond Ave. exit), Houston, TX. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

JUN. 1-2 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR

Bourse at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.(Next to Richardson City Hall), Richardson, Texas. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

JUN. 23-24 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR

Bourse at the Holiday Inn Near the Galleria, 3131 West Loop Frwy. (I-610 South at Richmond Ave. exit), Houston, TX. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

JUL. 14-15 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 

 Bourse at Norris Conference Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. (at Crossroads Mall near NW I-410 and I-10, next to SuperTarget, lower level), San Antonio, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JUL. 28-29 ARK-LA-TEX COIN, CARD AND STAMP SHOW 

 Bourse at the Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.(Exit 20B from I-20), Bossier City, Louisiana. Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Hal Odom, Jr., halodom@comcast.net.

SEP. 7-8 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 

 Bourse at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.(Next to Richardson City Hall), Richardson, Texas. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SEP. 14-15 TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB FALL ROUNDUP 

 Fall auction and bourse of the Texas Precancel Club at the Baymont Inn & Suites, 301 Capital St., Grapevine, Texas. Hours: Friday 9 a.m. to ? p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to ? p.m., Auction on Saturday at 2 p.m. Contact: Katherine Foster, khfoster@tex.net.

SEP. 21-23 GREATER HOUSTON STAMP SHOW 2012 

 Annual exhibition and bourse of the Houston Philatelic Society at the Humble Convention Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy. (exit U.S. Hwy. 59 at Will Clayton Pkwy. and go east), Humble, Texas. Features exhibits, 33-dealer bourse, beginners' booth, Sam Houston Philatelics auction, USPS substation, cacheted cover and show cancellation. Hours: Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SEP. 29-30 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 

 Bourse at Norris Conference Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. (at Crossroads Mall near NW I-410 and I-10, next to SuperTarget, lower level), San Antonio, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OCT. 6-7 LAWTON-FORT STILL STAMP SHOW 

 46th annual bourse and show of the Lawton-Fort-Sill Stamp Club at the Center for Creative Living, 3501 Dr. Elsie Hamm Lee Blvd. Show features children’s and Boy Scouts’ activities area. Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Contact: Bernard S. Pawloski, Jr., obiks46@netscape.net.

OCT. 19-20 OKPEX 2012 

 Annual exhibition and bourse of the Oklahoma City Stamp Club at at the Express Events Center, 8512 Northwest Expy (between Council Road and County Line Road) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Show features APS World Series of Philately exhibits, dealer bourse, cacheted cover and show cancellation. Hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOTE: This show has a Friday and Saturday schedule. Contact: Joe Crosby, 5009 Barnsteeple Ct., Oklahoma City, OK 73142-5405; joecrosby@cox.net.

NOV. 3-4 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 

 Bourse at the Hotel 31 Near the Galleria, 3131 West Loop Frwy. (I-610 South at Richmond Ave. exit), Houston, TX. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NOV. 10-11 2012 MID-CITIES STAMP EXPO 

 25th annual exhibition and bourse of the Mid-Cities Stamp Club at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas. Features exhibits, 27-dealer bourse, beginners’ booth, giant mixture pick, silent auction, chance board, USPS substation, cacheted cover and show cancellation. Contact: Stanley Christmas, elvira6@swbell.net.

DEC. 7-8 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 

 Bourse at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.(Next to Richardson City Hall), Richardson, Texas. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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Updated May 3rd, 2012