"Only Together Can Our Hobby Grow”
A
program to engage young stamp collectors in the most exciting
elements of the philatelic world. Along with mentoring
from seasoned collectors, dealers, exhibitors and authors from
varied backgrounds and expertise, Fellows will have opportunities
to travel and develop a year-long project in one of several
philatelic areas.
Alex Haimann Challenges
the Hobby -- Listen to Alex's
Tiffany Dinner presentation.
Speaking to Young Stamp Collectors -- Ages
13-25
A. Fellowship Details
As a YPLF Fellow, you will have fun
with other youth stamp collectors, experience the world of stamp
collecting from the inside by visiting important sites that are “must
sees” for any stamp collector. During the program you will
produce articles and presentations based on your interests and
research, and gain experiences to make you a better student and
leader. Not to mention you will get all sorts of neat stamps and
philatelic material! Learn
More!
B Apply
To qualify to be a YPLF Fellow, you
must reach your 13th birthday by August 1, or have not reached
your 26th birthday by August 1, of the new program year. If you fulfill these
age requirements, please complete and submit an application
form by April 30, for the year in which you are applying. A Junior
YPLF application and a Senior
YPLF application are available in pdf format.
Speaking to Philatelists Who Can Support this
New Program
By its design, the Young Philatelic Leaders
Fellowship cannot operate in a vacuum. The purpose of the program
is to engage enthusiastic young stamp collectors in the activities
of the broader organized philatelic world. Though in order to
recruit fellows, provide programming for them and to organize
the experiences that will make this fellowship a success, stamp
collectors from every specialty area, expertise and background
will be called upon to support this effort at every level.
A. Buying & Selling To Benefit YPLF
One dynamic way for adult stamp collectors
to assist in the fundraising and publicity efforts for the fellowship
is to buy and sell stamp related material through Ebay Giving Works
to benefit the YPLF. Learn
More About This Effort!
B. Contribute to YPLF
Planning for the fellowship’s
programming and recruitment efforts requires immediate support
in order to get this initiative off the ground. Every little bit
helps, learn about ways to give online
or through the mail.
C. Be a Mentor
Calling all exhibitors, dealers, authors and excited stamp collectors! Participation from adults involved in various areas of the organized philatelic world from exhibiting to writing and beyond is crucial to the fellowship’s success! If you have an interest in assisting a Fellow on their chosen path throughout the program, apply to be a Mentor. If you have questions or just a general interest, complete the form linked here.
