ISGC Member’s Meeting  (Pictures at bottom of page)

August 16, 2008

Location: 

APS STAMPSHOW
August 14-17, 2008
Hartford, Connecticut 

Member’s Present: 

Phil Bruno

Gabriel Ramirez

Jonathan Topper

William Cornwell, Jr.

Giana Wayman

Michael Barie 

Guests: 

Louise Graves

Joanie Bruno

Jim Allsop 

Meeting Minutes 

Michael Barie was the host for the meeting. He brought examples of the El Quetzal periodical, and other ISGC Philatelic Literature for a display in the front of the room. 

1. The ISGC is in good financial shape. The society has not raised dues for some time now.

2. ISGC to meet at SESCAL in October.

3. We are fortunate to have such an excellent editor of the El Quetzal; Cecile Gruson. Everyone was encouraged to provide articles and other information to help Cecile put together the journal.

4. Library is now with Eric Dyck. It was transferred from Michael Barie’s residence. This was a huge effort on Eric’s part and we want to recognize his diligence in getting this done.

5. Auctions will be discussed at the next board meeting. Perhaps we need software to keep better track of the bids and the status of lots?

6. Jorge Baca was recognized for his efforts to print the El Quetzal on time, and get it posted for all the members. One Quetzal is now worth approximately 12.5 US cents.

7. The DVD Eric Dyck put together on the historical issues of the El Quetzal was mentioned. It is very useful to find obscure information using search terms. If you have not purchased a copy, you should do so to help you with any research you may need.

8. A copy of The Postal Markings of Guatemala was also on display. Sales have been good, including the updated pages. 

Awards 

Jonathan Topper discussed the possibility for an ISGC award for exhibiting. Sample letters and pictures of the awards were shown. 

Guatemala New Issues 

Gabriel Rameriz mentioned the long process to approve the design and finally get the stamps printed in Guatemala. Private companies are now running part of the postal system in the country. 

Guatemala Exhibits at the Stampshow 

Open Competition – Gold Award

Guatemala: The 1879 and 1881 Small Quetzal Issues
Arthur K.M. Woo

Literature Competition – Vermeil Award

El Quetzal Volumes 1-56 (DVD)
Eric Dyck