Butler County Philatelic Society A chapter member of the American Philatelic Society

 

VISITORS WELCOME The great place to meet other stamp collectors Meeting Dates: The first Wednesday of each month (except for the three summer months of June, July and August) Time: 7 p.m. (meetings last about 1½ hrs.) Location: Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., (off Hansen Ave.), Lyndora/Butler, PA Agendas: Besides the regular club business there is usually a program — a presentation by either a club member or a guest. We also subscribe to the APS booklet program so there are often stamps to buy. As well, club members often have material to sell or exchange. Several times a year we have a club auction. Spring Show: In May every year the club hosts an annual Stamp Show. Stamp Dealers from all over the country assemble for a one or two day bourse. At this event club members are invited to display items of philatelic interest. Summer Picnic: In late summer club members usually gets together for a summer picnic prior to the beginning of the “stamp” season. Christmas Party: A Christmas dinner is usually held in early December at a local restaurant. For More Information Contact: Tom Sivik 724-285-4400 or 724-287-1931 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB The Butler County Philatelic Society came into existence with a constitution dated 1 February 1914. Eight charter members are identified in the document. Ed L. Smith Michael Kartisky Roy J. Regal Edward O. Hanffed Arthur B. Port Norman May Harry Bauer James Byerly There were probably “stamp club” meetings prior to this formalization. Various meeting notes identify Michael Kartisky as having a membership number of 22 and six others with lower numbers. However, there are no records that associate membership numbers with other charter members. Thus it is assumed that the above names were those available to “sign” at that meeting. There have been 224 society members to date. At this time the constitution was created for the “Butler Philatelic Society”. The objective of the society has remained steadfast — the promotion of the collecting and study of all phases of philately and to assist members and others to acquire and/or dispose of materials by purchase, sale or exchange by legitimate means.