June 23, 2009
Issue 15 of the KG VI Study Group's newsletter, Post and Mail, is now available in the member's area of the group's web-site HERE.
June 22, 2009
New and replaced Circuits sheets can be found HERE.
June 18, 2009
The Edmonton Regional Group held its final Spring meeting at a restaurant, a new tradition.
June 4, 2009
Sound the trumpets! The Secretary, Pete Jacobi and entourage, have returned to the Summer Palace in Montana. The new email address is: pjacobi@frontier.com.
June 4, 2009
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation has prepared an invitation to celebrate
the official opening of "HER MAJESTY’S Stamps", on Thursday, June 18, 2009. More information is found HERE.
June 2, 2009
We are experimenting with new ways to present shows and exhibits. A trial PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat presentation is found HERE. There is opportunity for questions and/or feedback. Thanks to Mike Street and Dr Jim Watt of the Golden Horseshoe Regional group, and Greg Spring of the web group.
May 29, 2009
New Circuits are in; also some replacements.
May 25, 2009
The Collectors Club of Chicago (CCC) has announced that Brian T. Stalker has won the 2009 Pratt Award for his book, "Traveling Post Offices Postmarks of Newfoundland and Labrador", published by BNAPS. The award is named for Robert H. Pratt, the eminent Newfoundland collector, researcher and author, who bequeathed funds to the CCC for an award of $US1000.00 to be given to the author(s) of the best philatelic article(s) or book(s) on Newfoundland philately published in a given year. If there is more than one author or recipient, the award is shared equally among them.
The first Pratt Award was given in 1997. Previous winners, all BNAPS members, include Norris R. Dyer, Sammy Whaley, Colin Lewis, C. R. McGuire, Dean Mario, John Walsh, and John Butt. In some years there were combinations of these, as multiple winners.
May 21, 2009
To see how one Regional Group has fun, check out this report from the Pacific Northwest Regional Group.
May 18, 2009
We have learned the sad news of the passing of Albert Tanner, Postcard Consultant. We hope to have a memorial soon.
May 18, 2009
The Webmaster is back and thanks members of the web team for their hard work in his absence. A few items have been posted during that period. New publications items can be found HERE and HERE. Please check them out.
April 24, 2009
The St Lawrence Seaway Regional Group will meet at ORAPEX in early May. Mike Street will speak about Peace Issue Rates. Details.
April 23, 2009
On April 28, the Webmaster will head for the Yukon, via the PNWRG meeting at Kelowna. During much of May, any urgent web business can be handled by the web team. Specifically, please consult both Greg Spring and Jeffrey Wallace and they will decide how to handle your requirement. Charles Livermore can be consulted regarding the Archives and the Harrison Library.
April 20, 2009
The date for applications for Youth program funding has been extended.
April 16, 2009
A memorial is now posted for the sad passing of long-time member Floyd McNey.
April 15, 2009
See the new link to Philatelic Collections (Library and Archives Canada) HERE.
April 14, 2009
New and replaced Circuits are available for viewing!.
April 8, 2009
Gary Steele's Bulletin Board is a reminder to regularly check our LINKS page to see what's new there.
April 8, 2009
See the letter of thanks to BNAPS from the chairman of the youth program at the recent St. Louis Stamp Expo, and related photos, in the Youth Program section.
April 8, 2009
A link to the British Library Philatelic Collections has been added HERE.
April 8, 2009
The report from the latest meeting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group is found HERE.
April 7, 2009
The first set of Awards (BNA competition awards for BNAPS members) for 2009 is now posted. The temporary presentation will be refined by end of April.
March 31, 2009
Bill Pawluk was guest speaker at the annual BNAPS breakfast in Edmonton.
March 30, 2009
New Circuits pages and some replacement pages are now posted HERE.
March 26, 2009
The Treasurer, Bob Lee, has a new email address, found on the Officers' page.
March 26, 2009
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is preparing for a royal visit this summer - from Her Majesty's Stamps, a new exhibition that will feature postage stamps and other philatelic gems from the personal Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This Canadian exclusive will be presented from June 19, 2009 to January 3, 2010. For more information.
March 25, 2009
Issue 14 of the King George VI Study group's newsletter, the ' King
George VI Post & Mail', is now available at this site. Paid-up
members of the group can see all issues of the Post & Mail.
Non-members can access Issues 1-7.
March 17, 2009
The BNAPS Web Team wishes to welcome Gary Steele to the team. Initially, Gary wishes to check on broken links, in particular those in the members' emails and the philatelic websites. Thanks, Gary.
March 16, 2009
Memorial tributes have been received for long-time members Peter Zariwny and Harry Duckworth.
March 16, 2009
The full web presentation for BNAPEX2009 is now posted. Thanks, Greg Spring and the organizers.
March 13, 2009
The Table of Contents for the current Topics is now posted.
March 1, 2009
The Pacific Northwest Regional Group has announced the details of its May meeting.
February 28, 2009
Sadly, today we received news of the passing of long-time member Herb Marrion. A memorial is expected soon.
February 22, 2009
We have information on a meeting in the UK "BNAPS in the UK", on June 20, 2009.
February 20, 2009
The forms required for BNAPEX2009 registration and exhibiting are now available at the BNAPEX page. The full web site for BNAPEX2009 is almost ready for launch.
February 11, 2009
Meeting dates for Edmonton Regional Group are now posted here.
February 8, 2009
More exciting news from the Youth Program. See the ARIPEX story, 8 February, 2009.
February 7, 2009
With apologies to Bob Dyer for the late posting of this item: "This is the fourth year of our Youth Activity Program. To-date almost 50 cash grants have been issued to encourage children and young adult to pursue philately. This year BNAPS has received a helping hand from the Philatelic Society of Los Angeles in this worthwhile effort. See this page for the rules and application. Grants go to school clubs, scouts, junior stamp clubs, or to support youth activity tables at stamp shows. Free stamps are also available by the thousands. Keep your eyes open for possible candidates. Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2009."
February 2, 2009
Stampfest, the Kitchener-Waterloo Philatelic Society's annual show and bourse will be held at the
Community Christian Reformed Church 1275 Bleams Road, at Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener, Ontario. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009. E-mail.
February 2, 2009
The report of the January meting of the Golden Horseshoe Regional Group is now posted.
February 2, 2009
Replacement Circuit pages, especially Perfins, are available.
February 2, 2009
Release notes are now available for "Transatlantic Stampless Mails to and from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island 1757 to 1859", by Derek Smith; and "Plating the Twelve and a Half Cents Yellow Green, Scott #18", by Kenneth A Kershaw.
January 22, 2009
We have received the sad news of the passing of Chris McGregor. A memorial is found HERE.
January 15, 2009
The Table of Contents for the fourth quarter of 2008 BNA TOPICS is now posted and the Interim Editors announce that it has gone to the printer and will be sent out in a couple of weeks.
January 14, 2009
The Golden Horseshoe Regional Group has a reminder about their upcoming January meeting.
January 6, 2009
The Society's publication "Canadian Philately - an Outline", by John Burnett, Gray Scrimgeour and Victor Willson, is now available in a full colour version at this link. Thanks to Greg Spring for his web work.
January 6, 2009
The summary of exhibition awards for 2008 is posted. Thanks Bob and Jeffrey.
December 23, 2008
Yesterday, long-time member Tom Southey passed away in St. Albert, AB. A Memorial is in preparation. The Society offers condolences to the family.
December 21, 2008
Recently, BNAPS was informed of the passing of Dr. Harry Duckworth, Sr. of Winnipeg. A Memorial is in preparation. The Society offers condolences to the family.
December 20, 2008
A Christmas Newsletter has been received from the Texas Beaver Regional Group.
December 18, 2008
The Edmonton Regional Group had a fine dinner meeting yesterday. Details are found HERE.
December 15, 2008
Release notes are now available for "British Columbia and Vancouver Island", an exhibit by Jack Wallace.
December 8, 2008
The Golden Horseshoe Regional Group has a report about the meeting of the CSDA and their own meeting.
December 4, 2008
BNA Topics - Q3 is at the printer, work on Q4 is underway
The Publications Committee advises that Doug Sayles is unable to continue as Editor of BNA Topics due to illness. Robert Lemire and Mike Street are acting as Interim Co editors. BNA Topics 2008 Q2 has been delivered to members in the last 10 days. BNA Topics 2008 Q3 is at the printer, and work on BNA Topics 2008 Q4 is well underway. The intent is to get publication of BNA Topics back on schedule by February 2008. The members of the Publications Committee offer their apologies to BNAPS members, and thank them for their continued patience. Articles are still and always needed for BNA Topics. Please contact Mike with submissions or for further information.
November 25, 2008
BNAPS members did well at two recent international stamp exhibits. See the posted awards.
November 22, 2008
Release notes are now available for "Dead Letter Office Handstamps 1874 to 1954", by Gary W. Steele.
November 22, 2008
A Memorial for Dr. "Sandy" Campbell has been posted.
November 22, 2008
The BNAPEX 2009 information page has been updated.
November 20, 2008
The Society regrets to inform that Dr. Sandy Campbell has passed away. A memorial notice is in preparation.
November 20, 2008
This is a reminder that the next meeting of the BNAPS Golden Horseshoe Regional Group will take place in a little over a week, on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Rousseau House Restaurant, 375 Wilson St.
East, Ancaster. Further details. Also included is a report from the September meeting.
November 14, 2008
The Edmonton Regional Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 19th, at The Centre for Education, at One Kingsway Avenue. For details, see the group's web site.
November 9, 2008
Visitors to this web site are now able to join the Society with an optional electronic application form and an optional means for paying dues electronically. Check it out!
November 8, 2008
Release notes are now available for "Canada - The 1908 Quebec Tercentenary Issue", by Herbert L. McNaught.
November 2, 2008
Release notes are now available for "Canadian Money-Letters Forerunners of Registered Mail", by Horace W. Harrison.
October 28, 2008
Over 50 pages of Circuits material have been updated or added. be the first to check them out!!
October 27, 2008
As approved by the Board of Directors, a process has now been established for renewing BNAPS members' dues. Check it out on the main page.
October 5, 2008
The recent recipients of the Order of the Beaver and the Order of the Beaver Lifetime Achievement Award can be found HERE.
October 3, 2008
The Publications Committee advises that 2008 Q2 issue of BNA Topics is expected to go to press this month: "BNA Topics is still far behind schedule, as Editor Doug Sayles has been under-the-weather all summer and into the autumn. The good news is that Doug is now feeling much better, and work on Q2 (and indeed on Q3 and Q4) is proceeding at a good pace. The intent is to get publication of BNA Topics back on schedule later this year (though Q4 may not appear until early 2009). In any case, rest assured that all members will receive four full 2008 issues. The members of the Publications Committee offer their apologies to BNAPS members, and thank them for their continued patience.
October 3, 2008
John Grace is the new secretary-treasurer of the Postal Stationery Study Group. Revisions, if any, to all regional and study groups will soon be posted.
October 3, 2008
The St. Lawrence Seaway Regional Group meeting notice for October is found HERE.
September 27, 2008
Marc Eisenberg advises that the BNAPS Mid-west Regional Group will meet at Chicagopex Nov 21 at 1 pm. For more information, please email Marc.
September 15, 2008
This is a reminder that the next meeting of the BNAPS Golden Horseshoe Regional Group will take place in a little over a week, on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Rousseau House Restaurant, 375 Wilson St.
East, Ancaster. Further details.
September 15, 2008
The RPO Study Group now has a web page - yippeee!
September 13, 2008
The exhibit awards from BNAPEX 2008 are now posted. Most observers (including the judges) felt the overall quality of the exhibits may have been the best ever. Note how many Gold's were awarded!
September 13, 2008
The third update to Brian Stalker's Travelling Post Offices book is now available to see. Good reading !!
September 5, 2008
Andy Ellwood has provided the latest Circuits updates.
September 5, 2008
Jack Forbes has provided a report on the recent successful meetings of the Atlantic Regional Group, disguised as BNAPEX2008.
September 3, 2008
The Halifax BNAPEX2008 was a rousing success. Congratulations to the organizers. In the next while, information about the show will be added; for now, please go to the Conventions page.
August 25, 2008
His Secretary-ship, Lord Jacobi, has further announced that he will now not be available until September 26th. He and Lady Jacobi will be casting their benedictions upon the eastern provinces following BNAPEX. If there is any urgent business for him, please send it to the Webmaster, who will convey it appropriately.
August 15, 2008
A messenger arrived today with the pronouncement that Lord Jacobi would this weekend be moving from the Summer Palace back to the Secretary's Winter Palace in Surrey, BC. Check HERE for contact information.
August 13, 2008
A report of the August meeting of the Golden West Regional Group is found HERE.
August 10, 2008
There is a problem of communications between persons using sympatico.ca email addresses and the Webmaster. Evidently, sympatico.ca cannot send to either of the following email addresses: bob@wep.ca, or webmaster@bnaps.org . We are trying to get this fixed. Meanwhile, sympatico users should email the Webmaster at the following address: boblane12@shaw.ca . Thank you.
August 9, 2008
A few updates to the Circuits have been posted HERE.
August 9, 2008
A Memorial about the late Bill Maresch can be found at this page.
August 1, 2008
Recent exhibition awards to BNAPSers are posted HERE.
August 1, 2008
The British North America Philatelic Society is pleased to announce that by special arrangement a new book, 'The Postal History of World War II Mail between Canada and Switzerland', by Charles J. LaBlonde and John Tyacke, is available to members through BNAPS and Ian Kimmerly Stamps. Release notes are found HERE.
July 24, 2008
One of the Golden West Regional Group's imaginative and useful notice cards has arrived. Next meeting: August 9, 11:00 AM, Gar Lohman's home (email for detailed address). Program: Canada's First RPO (Bruce Wilson). Wish I could be there.
July 6, 2008
The BNAPEX seminar schedule is now posted on the BNAPEX web site.
July 6, 2008
The 2008 Q2 issue of BNA Topics will be late. Production difficulties have been encountered, and the journal issue will not appear until later this summer. This is especially unfortunate because computer difficulties had caused a very long delay in the mailing of the previous issue. However, it is anticipated that publication of BNA Topics will get back on schedule later this year. The Publications Committee and Editor Doug Sayles offer their apologies to BNAPS members, and thank them for their patience.
June 28, 2008
BNAPS has released two new PEI stamp plating books. Click HERE for release notes.
June 24, 2008
BNAPS notes, with deep regret, the passing of members John Hillmer and Herb McNaught. Memorials are found HERE.
June 19, 2008
The Edmonton Regional Group wound up the 2007-2008 season with a dinner meeting. Check it out!
June 18, 2008
Bob Dyer has posted 30 recent exhibit awards. Two of our members won the Grands at ORAPEX and the ROYAL/ROYALE!
June 18, 2008
The Pacific Northwest Regional Group meeting at Fairmont, BC in May is described with photos.
June 13, 2008
Additional BNAPS book release notes are now available.
June 7, 2008
The Table of Contents for the latest BNA TOPICS is now available.
June 7, 2008
The latest BNAPS book release notes are now available.
June 6, 2008
The Order of The Beaver Lifetime Achievement Awards have two additional names. Please pay tribute to those remarkable members.
June 6, 2008
The Golden Horseshoe Regional Group reports on its May meeting and announces the speakers for several months ahead.
June 5, 2008
The latest Education article is now posted at this location. Enjoy!
May 30, 2008
The Secretary, Pete Jacobi, announces that he has taken up residence at the summer palace in Montana. Kindly use his summer address (Officers page) and email until further notice.
May 26, 2008
The Youth Activity Program recently helped pay for a bus to carry 31 young collectors to the 2008 Philatelic Show in Boxborough, Massachusetts. See story and photos of happy kids!.
May 7, 2008
Webmaster is away for 2-3 weeks. Please send urgent material to Greg Spring.
May 7, 2008
A small correction has been made in the Admirals' Log.
May 4, 2008
Carol Edholm is the Executive Director of Youth Stamp Collectors (and a BNAPS
member!). She has developed a "philatelic passport" for kids and its printing was
paid for by BNAPS' Youth Activity Program. See this page.
May 1, 2008
The Mid-West (Mid-America) Regional Group will meet at COMPEX 2008 Friday May 23 at 2 pm. The speaker will be Marc
Eisenberg and the topic will be The Nascopie story.
April 30, 2008
The Golden West Regional Group had a great meeting at WESTPEX.
April 30, 2008
Circuits pages have been updated, including some new pages. Sales have been going well, so get there fast!!
April 23, 2008
Jim Kraemer's son advises that, unfortunately, Jim suffered a stroke last month. The good news is that Jim has recovered a lot of his abilities and progressed sufficiently at the Civic to be released to a rehabilitation facilty for a month or so. Anyone wishing to send their greetings to Jim can do so by addressing correspondence to his home address: J Kraemer, 17 Commanche Dr., Nepean, ON, K2E 6E8.
April 22, 2008
The BNAPS St. Lawrence Seaway Regional Group will meet at Orapex, Saturday May 3rd, 2:30-4:00 pm, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
April 16, 2008
A reminder that the Texas Beavers meet this weekend; Saturday, April 19th at College Station Conference Center.
April 12, 2008
Bob Dyer has submitted 20 more BNAPS exhibit winners, including those from the Edmonton Spring National. Look closely and you will see two Grand Award winners.
April 7, 2008
The Golden Horseshoe Regional Group has provided another of their excellent meeting reports.
April 4, 2008
Andy has provided some new and some updated Circuits pages - found HERE.
March 26, 2008
BNAPS Northeast Regional Group will meet at NOJEX in Secaucus NJ at the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 2-4 pm. NOJEX is one of the grand shows on the circuit so you can expect a good range of dealers. It's also very close to the Secaucus Outlets if your wife loves to shop. For more information call Charles Livermore at 917 863 9011.
March 21, 2008
We have introduced a new web feature: an events calendar. Our policy is not actively to search for entries but we will respond to any requests. We will try to remove entries soon after an event is done. The calendar is limited to events involving BNAPSers or BNAPS only.
March 19, 2008
The Pacific North West Regional Group has provided details about its next meeting, to be held at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
March 15, 2008
The 2007 Order of the Beaver information is now available at this page.
March 14, 2008
Release notes for 'The Admirals of Canada' by Richard Morris are now available at this page.
March 11, 2008
Release notes for two new BNAPS books - '19th Century Nonletter Mail'
by Vic Willson and 'Mrs. Brown - the Canada 10 Cent Numeral Issue' by Peter Spencer - are now available at this page.
March 9, 2008
Persons interested in database projects might be interested in The Philatelic database.com
February 22, 2008
Bob Dyer has submitted the first group of exhibit awards for 2008, from three APS shows.
February 22, 2008
A major stamp theft has been reported from the Sno-King Stamp Show in Everett, Washington. Please check this out.
February 18, 2008
The Atlantic Regional Group reports on a successful recent meeting.
February 16, 2008
The Admirals Study Group has updated the TOC for the Admirals' Log.
February 15, 2008
New and updated Circuits pages have been posted; shown in blue.
February 11, 2008
Two regional reports have been received: Golden Horseshoe Regional Group and Edmonton Regional Group. The reports can be found from HERE.
February 2, 2008
We regret to advise of the passing of well-known philatelist Stan Lum. An obituary is found HERE.
January 3, 2008
The Table of Contents for the fourth issue of the 2007 Topics is now posted.
January 3, 2008
Thanks to the BNAPEX2008 organizers and web-designer Greg Spring, the new web site for the event is now launched!
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