The Annual Convention BNAPEX BNAPEX 2008 BNAPEX+2008+NOVAPEX will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia August 29- 31, 2008 at the Lord Nelson Hotel Come to BNAPEX 2008 NOVAPEX! To find all the details, please click HERE for the BNAPEX2008 website SPECIAL NOTE RE HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A major musical event will be taking place in Halifax on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The event grounds are near the Lord Nelson Hotel. BNAPSers are strongly urged to make their hotel reservations NOW to ensure that they will have a room for each night of BNAPEX+2008+NOVAPEX. The BNAPS Board meeting will be held on Thursday, 28 August. See the venue from space; close up of venue. Contact is Jack Forbes Jr. Visit Canada's Atlantic Provinces BNAPEX 2007 BNAPEX 2007 was held in Calgary August 31 - September 2, 2007, at the Westin Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. Calgary hosted a terrific show. There will be many pieces of information about it. For now, here are some photos: general photos of the convention the Annual Board meeting and the Annual General Meeting the informal dinner at the Calgary Zoo Photos of the annual banquet are coming. BNAPEX 2006 The 2006 Convention was held in Sudbury, Ontario, Friday Sept 1, Saturday Sept 2, and Sunday Sept 3. The Minutes of the 2006 Annual General Meeting are found HERE; the Palmares listing is found HERE; and photos taken by Charles Livermore are found HERE. One of the benefits of membership in BNAPS - some say the greatest benefit - is the opportunity for meeting fellow members and sharing the hobby with them. The major annual event is the Annual Convention - BNAPEX. There, members conduct the formal business of the Society; enter and enjoy exhibits; assemble for the Annual General Meeting; take part in local tours, events and social events; browse the busy bourse; and just hang out with friends they have met through membership in BNAPS. At the main dinner, the Society recognizes the volunteer efforts of members through presentation of awards. The winners of the exhibition categories are awarded their ribbons. Elected members of the Board of Directors are introduced. The Society honours its hardest working and most distinguished members through appointment to the "Order of the Beaver". This is a special occasion and appointments are not made every year. The BNAPS Archives illustrate many of the photos taken at BNAPS conventions over the years. BNAPEX 2004 was held in conjunction with BALPEX, at Baltimore, Maryland; BNAPEX 2005 was held in Edmonton (see above for details); BNAPEX 2006 will be in Sudbury; while the 2007 event will be in Calgary. Not everyone can manage to attend these conventions. There are still opportunities for meeting with fellow BNAPSers through Regional Groups. Each group operates according to its needs, so there is no set number of meetings. The BNAPS Study Groups also offer fellowship and more specialized information about aspects of the hobby. Look for the closest Regional Group or a Study Group that interests you and make contact with them. Or, consult the Secretary for assistance. The latest news about any aspect of the Society can be found by clicking the What's New tag on the Main Page. Regional Meetings and Events Return to the British North America Philatelic Society Main Menu