Jan 28, 2012:

Sayles Military Mail collections consigned

At Doug Sayles' request, his family has consigned his Military Mail collections to Hank Narbonne for immediate sale. Collectors interested in any of Doug's material can contact Hank at 613-257-5453, or toll-free at 1-800-247-5619.

Jan 27, 2012:

The discounted convention hotel rooms are now available and can be booked through the BNAPEX website. See BNAPEX 2012 website.

Jan. 19, 2012: BNAPS regrets to advise members of the passing on 15 January 2012 of Douglas Sayles, Chairman of the BNAPS Military Mail Study Group since September 2006, he received the 2007 ER (Ritch) Toop Award for writing about Canadian military mail for Volume 3 of the catalogue. At the time of his death he was working on the first volume of the catalogue, which was to cover Canadian military markings before 1936.

Please see the Memorials page.

Jan 17, 2012:

Revised list of stamps available for Youth activities. See Youth Programs page for the list, and photo of some new youth activity for cub scouts.

Jan 12, 2012:

BNAPS has announced a new philatelic contest for youth ages 6 – 18. Stamps as well as cash prizes will be awarded. Teachers, scout and stamp club leaders, as well as any adult who works with youth and the stamp collecting hobby are invited to share the contest information.

Youth are asked to find one or more stamps that are a meaningful symbol of their country. Examples include flags, monuments, and other objects of historical significance. The stamp(s) will be affixed to the page along with an essay of less than 250 words. The written article should explain why the (flag, monument, historical item) is an important symbol for their country. The essays may be handwritten or typed, double space is preferred. The essay must be the original thoughts of the entrant.

Prizes will be awarded by age group: 6 – 8, 9 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 18. Monetary awards of $25, $10, and $5 will be awarded respectively to first, second, and third place winners in each age group. Winners will also receive a philatelic prize. The first 100 entries will receive a free packet of stamps. BNAPS is paying for the prizes and mailing costs from funds donated to support youth philately.

More information and rules can be found under Youth Activity Contest.

Jan 9, 2012:

See Publications for the new release of four publications - The Handbook of Air Mail Slogan Cancels of Canada (Second Edition – Updated November 2011), 2012 by Cecil Coutts, Slogan Postmarks of Canada, by Coutts, Cecil, 2012 reprint of the original 2007 catalogue,The Re-Entries and Varieties in the Half Cent Small Queen, Volume I – The Left-Hand Plate, 2012, by Kenneth A. Kershaw, and The Re-Entries and Varieties in the Half Cent Small Queen, Volume II – The Right-Hand Plate, 2012, by Kenneth A. Kershaw.

Jan 4, 2012:

The Summary of 2011 Exhibitor Awards is posted. See BNAPS EXHIBIT AWARDS 2011.

The preliminary website data for BNAPEX 2012 is posted. See BNAPEX 2012.

Jan. 01, 2012: Happy New Year!

The BNAPS Management Committee would like to wish all our members a Happy New Year. Here's to another year of philatelic fun!