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Welcome to the Texas Philatelic Association website.
Whether you're a member or a visitor, thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you'll
find interesting and useful information as you check out what we have to offer.
The Texas Philatelic Association, founded in 1896, is one
of the oldest and largest regional philatelic groups in America. We're now over 600 members strong
and are proud to support our great hobby in the state of Texas.
TPA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Robert I. Benner - president
Thomas M. Koch - first vice president
Vince King - second vice president
Arthur P. von Reyn - secretary
Lyle Boardman - treasurer
Larry Ballantyne - director
James Berryhill - director
Ray E. Cartier - director
Peter C. Elias - director
William L. Strauss - director
George I. Woodburn - director
Arthur P. von Reyn - past president
APPOINTMENTS
Arthur P. von Reyn - The Texas Philatelist editor
Arthur P. von Reyn - webmaster
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
FOR UPCOMING TPA ELECTION
Nominations are now open to candidates for officers of the Texas Philatelic Association for 2012-2014. Also available are
three seats the TPA’s board of directors and two positions on the Texas Philatelic Association Foundation board of trustees,
all for 2012-2016 terms.
Each prospect should prepare a written statement signifying his or her willingness to run for a specific office and attach
thereto a short biography. A form for the purpose is available by clicking here.
The necessary information must be submitted to Arthur P. von Reyn, TPA Secretary, P.O. Box 1622, Dallas, TX 75356-1622 by October 1, 2011.
VINCE KING NAMED DISTINGUISHED
PHILATELIC TEXAN; JOHN H. BARWIS
NABS 2011 TEXPEX GRAND Arthur Vinson "Vince" King of Denton, Texas, has been named the the 2011 Distingushed Philatelic Texan. The award, the Texas Philatelic Association's highest honor, was conferred on April 16 at the TEXPEX stamp show, held in Dallas, Texas. Winning the Forcheimer Philatelic Literature award, for the best article to appear in The Texas Philatelist during 2010, was Ray E. Cartier of Arlington, Texas, for his "The Life and Death of the Space Shuttle Columbia" that appeared in the May-June and July-August issues. The TEXPEX Grand Award winner was John H. Barwis, for his exhibit titled "The Path to a Philadelphia Exhange Office for United States-British Mails." More information on all the honorees and exhibit winners at TEXPEX 2011 can be obtained by visiting the official TEXPEX website.
TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION
ACCEPTS MASTERCARD AND VISA!
The Texas Philatelic Association now accepts Mastercard and Visa for payment of dues and donations from new member applicants and current members. This
convenient option is available for mailed payments as well as those made through this website. Of course, your personal check is still welcome!
OPS SALES CIRCUITS NOW
AVAILABLE TO TPA MEMBERS!
 Members of the Texas Philatelic Association are now eligible to participate in the Sales Division of the Oklahoma Philatelic
Society (OPS). Membership in the OPS is not required for TPA members to buy or sell stamps. See the September/October 2007 edition
of The Texas Philatelist for more details, then click on the OPS icon at right to participate.
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TPA/OPS SUMMER AUCTION 2011
NOW UNDERWAY!
The TPA/OPS Summer Auction 2011 has begun. There are 71 lots in this auction which features predominately United States material. Do check out the foreignt lots, however, as there are a number of unusual items. As always, this auction is open only to members of the Texas Philatelic Association and the Oklahoma Philatelic Society. Be sure to have your member number handy for validation purposes, then
Click Here for auction rules, a lot listing with images, and to start bidding! Good Luck and thank you for your participation.
TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION
TO MANAGE TEXPEX STAMP SHOW During a special Internet meeting of the TPA board of directors on June 7, a resolution was adopted that effective on that date, the Texas Philatelic Association would assume responsibility for the TEXPEX stamp show from the Collectors Club of Dallas, accept a $10,000.00 donation from the Collector Club of Dallas for initial funding of future TEXPEX stamp shows as well as ownership of exhibit frames used for previous shows, form a permanent committee to manage TEXPEX stamp shows and open a separate checking account to manage funds for TEXPEX stamp shows. TPA Second Vice President was named to chair the permanent committee. Further information on this development will be posted when available.
THE TEXAS PHILATELIST FOR
JULY/AUGUST AVAILABLE!
The July/August edition of The Texas Philatelist, the official journal of the Texas Philatelic Association,
is now available for download (free "Adobe Reader" software available at Adobe.com
is required to view), as are the 30 previous issues. To select a journal to download,
click here.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
TPA TABLE AT GREATER HOUSTON SHOW!
Help spread the word about the TPA! Simply volunteer to staff the TPA Booth at the Greater Houston Stamp Show, September 16-18, 2011, in Humble, Texas. We need volunteers for specific times and dates, not just a committment such as "I'll just stop by and see if anyone is needed." To volunteer to help, please click here.
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