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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 noted philatelic publication in the US. All are JPG images and viewable in any browser. Special thanks to Al Mack of the Des Moines Philatelic Society for scanning these archived newspaper clippings.

Please note these articles are only available on a CD which can be purchased for $3 postpaid to U.S. addresses, or $4 anywhere else. Send payment in U.S. funds to:

Hotchner CD, 28 Amberwood Pl, Rochester, NY 14626-4166 USA

Attendance  -  Auctions  -  Club Finances  -  Club Logos and Seals  -  Club Operations  -  Contests  -  Dues
Elections/Officers  -  Estates  -  Exchanges/Swaps  -  Expulsion  -  Fund Raising  -  Meeting Sites
Member Awards  -  Newsletters  -  Participation  -  Programs  -  Recruiting  -  Shows  -  Spark Plugs  -  Surveys  -  Youth

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 and 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