TEXAS STAMP CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

This is the most complete listing anywhere of stamp clubs and societies believed to be currently active in the state of Texas. Most groups are chapters of the Texas Philatelic Association (TPA), The American Philatelic Society, or both. Clubs located in other states that are TPA Chapters are also listed. Near the end is a list of clubs and societies believed to be inactive or disbanded.

Please note that meeting dates and locations change frequently, so it is advisable to confirm information with the organization's representative. Updates, including changes in this compilation, or addition and deletion of organizations, may be made by clicking on the "Club Registration Form" icon.

Local Stamp Clubs
Select a city:

Abilene Dallas Lawton (OK) San Angelo
Amarillo El Paso Longview San Antonio
Arlington Fort Worth Lubbock Shreveport (LA)
Austin Galveston Marshall Temple
Beaumont Granbury Nacogdoches Texarkana
Borger Harlingen Nederland Wichita Falls
Corpus Christi Houston Port Arthur Victoria
Clear Lake City Irving Paris Waco
College Station Kingwood

(Note: If a major city is selected that does not have a club, details on the closest club will be displayed)

Societies

American Airmail Society - C.R. Smith Chapter
American First Day Cover Society - Fred C. Sawyer
British North American Philatelic Society - Prairie Beaver Regional Group
China Stamp Society - North Texas Chapter
Eire Philatelic Association Inc. - Lone Star Chapter
Society of Israel Philatelists - Dallas Chapter
Oklahoma Philatelic Society
Space Study Unit - ATA/APS
Texas Precancel Club
Texas Postal History Society
Universal Ship Cancellation Society

Abilene, Texas

KEY CITY STAMP, COIN AND SPORTS CARD CLUB

Meetings:
Please write the contact listed below.

Contact: Russell Sounders, 2625 S. 21st St., Abilene TX 79605-5921

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Amarillo, Texas

Please see Borger

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Arlington - Irving, Texas

MID-CITIES STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 53

Meetings:
1st Wednesdays (2nd Wednesday in April), 7:30 p.m., Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 S. Center St., Arlington
3rd Wednesdays (no meeting in December), 7:30 p.m., Garden and Arts Building, 906 Senter St., or Irving Center for the Arts, 2000 W. Airport Fwy, Irving (check www.mid-citiesstampclub.com for location)
4th Tuesdays (no meeting in December), 7:00 p.m., Lake Granbury (contact Stanley Christmas for exact location)

Contact: Judy Christmas, P.O. Box 2158, Arlington TX 76004-2158
E-mail: Dick Phelps
Annual dues: $10.00 for adults; $2.50 for youth ages 18 and under; dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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Austin, Texas

AUSTIN TEXAS STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 16

Meetings:
1st Tuesdays (except holidays), 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Homeowners Association Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin
3rd Tuesdays (except holidays), 7:30 p.m., South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. (Manchacha Rd. at Ben White Rd.), Austin

Contact: Lyle Boardman, ATSC Secretary, or Sam van Blarcom, ATSC President
E-mail: Austin Texas Stamp Club
Annual dues: $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for youth ages 18 and under; $2.00 discount if paid by 12/31

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Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas

Please see Nederland

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Belton-Kileen, Texas

Please see Harker Heights

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Borger, Texas

BORGER STAMP CLUB

Meetings:
1st Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Hutchinson County Library-Borger Branch, Club Room, 625 Weatherly St. (north side at 7th St.), Borger

Contact: Ann Whitesides, 311 Dallas St., Borger TX 79007-6415
Annual dues: $5.00 for adults; $1.00 for youth ages 18 and under

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Clear Lake City, Texas

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER STAMP CLUB TPA Life Chapter 9

Meetings:
2nd and 4th Mondays (meetings falling on holidays are held the next day; no meetings Thanksgiving or Christmas weeks), 7:00 p.m., Gilruth Recreation Center, Johnson Space Center, (use Gate #5 off Space Center Blvd.), Clear Lake City

Contact: Johnson Space Center Stamp Club, P.O. Box 58247, Houston TX 77258-8247
E-mail: Johnson Space Center Stamp Club
Annual dues: $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for youth ages 16 and under

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COLLEGE STATION

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION STAMP CLUB

Meetings:
3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., 3306 Longmire Dr., College Station

Contact: George B. Dresser, 501 Fairview Ave., College Station TX 77840-2933.
E-mail:
George Dresser

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Corpus Christi, Texas

SEAGULL STAMP CLUB TPA Life Chapter 11

Meetings:
2nd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Main Library, 805 Comanche St., Corpus Christi

Contact: Stephen R. Powell, P.O. Box 30574, Corpus Christi TX 78463-0574
E-mail:
Jim Stever

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Dallas, Texas

Also see Irving

DALLAS-PARK CITIES PHILATELIC SOCIETY TPA Chapter 40

Meetings:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Edgemere Retirement Center, 8525 Thackery St., Dallas

Contact: Rick Hougland, 314 Allegheny Trail Ln., Garland TX 75043-5659, phone (972) 619-3416
E-mail: Rick Houghland
Annual dues: $12.00

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COLLECTORS CLUB OF DALLAS TPA Life Unit 4

Meetings:
Last Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., members' homes

Contact: Robert I. Benner, 2206 Sutton Pl., Richardson TX 75080-2543
E-mail: Robert I. Benner

Annual dues: none; membership by invitation only

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AMERICAN AIRMAIL SOCIETY-C.R. SMITH CHAPTER

Meetings:
New chapter formed October 2003. See e-mail contact.

Contact: Norman A. Cohen, P.O. Box 29543, Dallas, TX 75229-0543
E-mail:
Norman Cohen

Annual dues: membership free to AAMS members

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AMERICAN FIRST DAY COVER SOCIETY-FRED C. SAWYER CHAPTER 56 TPA Unit 6

Meetings:
Contact us for meeting times and locations. No meetings in July and August

Contact: Paul H. Benson, 201 Willow Creek Circle, Allen, TX 75002-3509; phone (972) 727-1381
E-mail: Paul H. Benson
Annual dues: $5.00

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CHINA STAMP SOCIETY-NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER TPA Unit 5

Meetings:
Last Sundays, 1:00 p.m., Oriental Lite Express Restaurant, 14925 Midway Rd., Dallas

Contact: Bob Partegas, 14937 Lacehaven Dr., Dallas TX 75248-5542; phone (972) 239-4303 or Walter Huang phone (972) 407-0610
E-mail:
Allen Chuang

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UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY - FADM NIMITZ CHAPTER 87

Meetings:
Occasional meetings; call for information

Contact: Norman Cohen; phone (214) 638-0588
e-mail:
Norman Cohen

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SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PHILATELISTS - DALLAS CHAPTER

Meetings:
Third Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Rd., Dallas

Contact: Arnie Paddock; phone (972) 484-7336
E-mail:
Israel Philatelists-Dallas

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El Paso, Texas

EL PASO PHILATELIC SOCIETY TPA Life Chapter 7

Meetings:
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Church of Saint Clement, 810 N. Campbell St. (at Montana Ave.), El Paso

Contact: El Paso Philatelic Society, P.O. Box 222237, El Paso TX 79913-5237
E-mail:
Ron Kramer
Annual dues: $12.00

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Fort Worth, Texas

See Arlington

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Galveston, Texas

Please see Clear Lake City

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Granbury, Texas

Please see Arlington

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Harlingen, Texas

MAGIC VALLEY STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 56

Meetings:
4th Tuesdays (except June-August), 7:30 p.m., Camelot Retirement Center Headquarters, 1000 Camelot Dr. (near Valley Baptist Hospital), Harlingen

Contact: Richard Steeno, 2014 E Bowie Ave., Harlingen TX 78550-5164; phone (956) 423-2906
E-mail: Richard Steeno
Annual dues: none

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Houston, Texas

Also see Clear Lake City and Kingwood

HOUSTON PHILATELIC SOCIETY TPA Chapter 22

Meetings:
1st and 3rd Mondays (except 3rd Monday in December), 7:30 p.m., West University United Methodist Church, 3611 University Blvd., Houston

Contact: Jonathan Topper, PMB 327, 8524 Highway 6 N., Houston TX 77095-2103
E-mail: Jonathan Topper
Annual dues: $7.00 first year; $1.00 initiation fee; dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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Kingwood, Texas

Kingwood Stamp Club

Meetings:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays (except 4th Tuesdays in December), 7:00 p.m., Hilton Homewood Suites, 23320 U.S. Highway 59 (just north of Kingwood Dr. on east side of highway).
Contact: Patricia Thirolf, 3710 Glade Forest Dr., Kingwood , TX 77339-1951
Annual dues: $7.00 individuals

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Lawton, Oklahoma

LAWTON-FORT SILL STAMP CLUB

Meetings:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays (first Tuesday only in June, July and August), 7:30 p.m., 1301 N.W. Cherry Ave., Lawton

Contact: Lawton-Fort Sill Stamp Club, 3 Cedar Spring Ct., Wichita Falls, TX 76310-2246

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Longview, Texas

LONGVIEW STAMP CLUB

Meetings:
1st Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 906 Padon St., Longview
(corner of Sixth St. and Padon St., two blocks south of U.S. Highway 80)

Contact: Larry Anderson, 1305 Hyacinth Dr., Longview TX 75601-4144; phone (903) 753-4998

Annual dues: $10.00

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Lubbock, Texas

SOUTH PLAINS STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 36

Meetings:
4th Tuesdays (except 2nd Tuesdays in November and December), 7:30 p.m., Lubbock Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University Ave. (at 44th St.), Lubbock

Contact: South Plains Stamp Club, P.O. Box 68154, Lubbock TX 79414-8154
Annual dues: $8.00 individuals; $9.00 family

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Marshall, Texas

Please see Longview

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Nacogdoches, Texas

NACOGDOCHES STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 31

Meetings:
2nd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 903 North St.

Contact: Nacogdoches Stamp Club, P.O. Box 630247, Nacogdoches TX 75963-0247

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Nederland, Texas

SOUTHEAST TEXAS STAMP CLUB

Meetings:
3nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., 7248 Viterbo Rd., Nederland

Contact: Otis Barnes, 6633 Washington St., Groves TX 77619-5424

E-mail: B. Windle

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Paris, Texas

PARIS STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 67

Meetings:
3rd Mondays, Calvery United Methodist Church, 3105 Lamar Ave., Paris

Contact: Unknown, Update Requested
E-mail:
E.J. Guerrant, Jr.

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San Angelo, Texas

CONCHO VALLEY STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 44

Meetings:
4th Thursdays (except November and December), 7:00 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank (second floor), 36 W. Beauregard Ave. (at Irving St.), San Angelo

Contact: Gene Hirschfelt, 5229 Bevery Dr., San Angelo TX 76904-8740: phone (915) 949-6249
E-mail:
Gene Hirschfelt

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San Antonio, Texas

SAN ANTONIO PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION TPA Life Chapter 3

Meetings:
Every Friday (except holidays and some holiday eves), 7:30 p.m., MacArthur Park Lutheran Church, 2903 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio

Contact: Manfred Groth, treasurer, San Antonio Philatelic Assn., 531 Santa Helena, San Antonio TX 78232-2787
E-mail: Manfred Groth
Annual dues: $15.00 adults; $7.50 for youth ages 12-18; dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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ÉIRE PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL-LONE STAR CHAPTER TPA Unit 32

Meetings:
2nd Saturdays, 2:00 p.m., member's homes

Contact: Éire Philatelic Assn., 14302 Oak Shadows, San Antonio TX 78232-4421

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Shreveport, Louisiana

RED RIVER STAMP SOCIETY TPA Chapter 58

Meetings:
1st Wednesdays (except Wednesdays that fall on national holidays), 7:00 p.m., Aulds South Bossier Branch Library, 3950 Wayne Ave. (Exit I-20 at Barksdale Blvd., go south and turn left onto Shady Grove, next turn left onto Wayne Ave., library is on the left after two blocks), Bossier City

Contact: Red River Stamp Society, P.O. Box 3352, Shreveport LA 71133-3352 or John P. Thomas, 1525 Concord Ave, Shreveport LA 71105-5015; phone (318) 797-6911
E-mail:
John P. Thomas
Annual dues: $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for youths (no age bracket provided); dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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Temple, Texas

Please see Waco

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Texarkana, Texas

Please see Shreveport, Louisiana or Longview, Texas

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Victoria, Texas

VICTORIA STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 65

Meetings:
1st Mondays, 7:00 p.m., 1st Victoria National Bank (Town & Country Room), 101 S. Main St., Victoria

Contact: Gerald FitzSimmons, 105 Calle Ricardo, Victoria TX 77904-1203
E-mail: Gerald Fitzsimmons
Annual dues: $13.00; dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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Waco, Texas

HEART OF TEXAS STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 59

Meetings:
1st Thursdays (August meeting is an ice cream social at a member's home), 6:30 p.m., Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center, Baylor University (North side of South University Parks Drive a block east of I-35), Waco.

Contact: Heart of Texas Stamp Club, 104 Palomino Xing, Waco TX 76712-8885; phone (254) 752-9810
E-mail: Heart of Texas Stamp Club
Annual dues: $12.00 for adults; $6.00 for youth ages 17 and under; dues prorated for those joining after beginning of dues year

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Wichita Falls, Texas

TEXOMA STAMP CLUB TPA Chapter 64

Meetings:
2nd Thursdays and 4th Tuesdays (joint dinner meeting with Wichita Falls Coin & Stamp Club in December), 7:00 p.m., Merrill Gardens Wichita Falls, 5100 W. Kell Blvd. (at Barnett Rd.), Wichita Falls

Contact: Raymond E. Whyborn, 411 W. Reiman St., Seymour TX 76380-2439; phone: (940) 888-5156
Email: Raymond E. Whyborn
Annual dues: $7.00 for adults; $5.00 for youth ages 18 and under; dues for those joining during last three months of year also cover the following year

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WICHITA FALLS COIN & STAMP CLUB TPA Life Chapter 5

Meetings:
4th Thursdays (3rd Thursday in November, joint dinner meeting with Texoma Stamp Club in December), 7:30 p.m., Merrill Gardens Wichita Falls, 5100 W. Kell Blvd. (at Barnett Rd.)Beverly Dr., Wichita Falls

Contact: Raymond E. Whyborn, 411 W. Reiman St., Seymour TX 76380-2439; phone: (940) 888-5156
Email: Raymond E. Whyborn
Annual dues: $3.00 for adults; $1.00 for youth ages 12 and under

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BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY-PRAIRIE BEAVER CHAPTER TPA Unit 1

Meetings:
Quarterly in member's homes

Contact: George B. Dresser, 501 Fairview Ave., College Station TX 77840-2933; phone (979) 696-4361
E-mail: George B. Dresser

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OKLAHOMA PHILATELIC SOCIETY TPA Chapter 61

Meetings:
Annually at shows in Oklahoma

Contact: Lavoy Hatchett, P.O. Box 70334, Tulsa OK 74170-0334; phone (918) 743-1854
E-mail: Lavoy Hatchett

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SPACE STUDY UNIT-ATA/APS

Meetings:
Regional meetings at selected stamp shows in Texas

Contact: Ray Cartier, 2509 Buffalo Dr., Arlington TX 76013-1209; phone (800) 880-7467; fax (817) 801-5442
Annual dues: $15.00 plus $1.00 initiation fee for new members
E-mail: Ray E. Cartier

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TEXAS POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY TPA Unit 3

Meetings:
Biannually at TEXPEX stamp show in Dallas (April) and Greater Houston Stamp Show (September)

Contact: Lyle C. Boardman, 3916 Wyldwood Rd, Austin TX 78739-3005; phone (512) 282-4150
Email: Lyle C. Boardman
Annual dues: $18.00; those joining after the first of the year recieve back copies of the society journal for the same year

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TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB TPA Life Chapter 10

Meetings:
March and October bourses at locations around Texas; business meetings at TEXPEX stamp show in Dallas (April) and Greater Houston Stamp Show (September)

Contact: John Foster, 4113 Paint Rock Dr., Austin TX 78731-1320
E-mail: Texas Precancel Club
Annual dues: $5.00 U.S.; $6.00 Canada; $8.00 other foreign; dues for those joining during last half of year also cover the following year

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Inactive or Disbanded Clubs

The following groups are believed to be inactive or disbanded. Please contact the webmaster if you have updated information on these groups:

AMARILLO

Amarillo Golden Spread Stamp Club TPA Chapter 46
Last known information: group disbanded

Croatian Philatelic Society TPA Unit 2
Last known information: group disbanded after the death of founder Ech Spahich in August 2008.

High Plains Regional Philatelic Association TPA Chapter 47
Last known information: group disbanded

DALLAS

Dallas Philatelic Society TPA Chapter 63
Last information available: combined with the Park Cities Philatelic Society to form the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society.

German Philatelic Society - Chapter 35
Last information available: contact says chapter has been inactive since 1990.

Park Cities Philatelic Society TPA Chapter 40
Last information available: combined with the Dallas Philatelic Society to form the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society.

DENTON

DENTON STAMP CLUB
Last known information: group disbanded in 2008

FORT WORTH

PANTHER CITY PHILATELIC SOCIETY TPA Life Chapter 1
Last known information: group disbanded in 2006

HARKER HEIGHTS

Twin Lakes Coin & Stamp Club TPA Chapter 66
Last known information: group disbanded in 2008

HOUSTON

American First Day Cover Society - Gulf Coast Chapter
Last information available: contact says chapter is inactive.

Universal Ship Cancellation Society - USS Texas Chapter 100
Last information available: listed by national society but no contact information available.

KERRVILLE

Bluebonnet Philatlelic Society TPA Life Chapter 8
Last known information: group disbanded in late 2006

MARSHALL

Marshall Stamp Club TPA Chapter 57
Last known information: group disbanded

MIDLAND-ODESSA

Permian Basin Stamp Club TPA Chapter 50
Last known information: group disbanded in 2005

PORT LAVACA

Port Lavaca Philatelic Society TPA Chapter 38
Last known information: group disbanded

ROBERT LEE

Robert E. Lee Stamp Club TPA Chapter 62
Last known information: group disbanded

SAN ANTONIO

Collectors Club of San Antonio TPA Unit 4
Last known information: group disbanded

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