Meeting – May 4, 2010
by rdeboard on May.02, 2010, under Events
THIS TUESDAY EVENING THE OKLAHOMA CITY STAMP CLUB WILL GET A FREE TRIP TO HAWAII, COMPLEMENTS OF OUR MEMBER DON COLLINS. Your trip will not get cancelled – unlike the stamps of Hawaii that Don is bringing us to see and learn about. That is right – Don’s program will feature the “Cancellations of Hawaii”.
Just A Hint About What You May See
Sorry, American Airlines has informed us that no free miles will be accumulated on this trip.
We should also have OPS and APS circuits to buy from. When they arrive we will notify everyone what is in them so you can bring your want lists.
Doors open at 7:00 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church. We will be in the big room – upstairs. Program starts around 7:30. SW 38th and Blackwelder. See you there.
Cowboys of the Silver Screen FDC Ceremony in OKC
by rdeboard on Apr.27, 2010, under Events
Official Program - Cowboys of the Silver Screen
Cowboys of the Silver Screen Official Program
On April 17, 2010 Oklahoma City was honored by hosting the FDC Ceremony for the Cowboys of the Silver Screen stamps. The ceremony, held at the Cowboy Hall of Fame was attended by an estimated 200 people. I was out of town, so my beautiful wife attended for me and told me it was standing room only, although she was lucky enough to get a good seat.
The USPS sold cacheted envelopes, stamps, and even plastic protectors priced at $5 for each single and $7 for the block of 4. So a complete set of 4 singles and the block of 4 cost $27. Just another road block to getting kids into the hobby.
Roy Rogers Official FDC
Official FDC - Block of 4
Report On Recent Meetings
by rdeboard on Apr.27, 2010, under Events
The Oklahoma City Stamp Club holds periodic auctions of material, most of which is donated by members. Our last auction was on April 20. Ray Janz reports that 40 of 100 lots sold for a total of $140.00.
Gerald Hickman discusses the history of the US Postal Service.
On March 16th Gerald Hickman gave a very interesting program on the history of the USPS. Intrigue, personalities, lobbying, and of course politics all the way to the White House. Even though most of it happened over 40 years ago, it makes it clear that some things never change. Great program. Thanks Gerald.
OKC Stamp Club Tonight
by rdeboard on Apr.20, 2010, under Events
THE Oklahoma City Stamp Club BIG AUCTION NIGHT IS 4-20-2010 with doors opening at 7PM. Don’t miss it. Lots of good material and you get to set your buy price (unless somebody out bids you). Then again, you can increase your bid – that is the fun of an auction.
If you bought something neat at TEXPEX, bring it along to share with everyone else. It looked like the whole club was there at one time or another.
NEWS FLASH !!
There will not only be an auction tonight. We have received circuits from the OPS and the APS.
Included are books on :
U.S. Revenues
U.S. 19th Century
Great Britain
Christmas Island
Canada (2)
Estonia
Europa Cyprus to Germany
Eurpopa Monaco to Sweden
Japan
Sweden
Germany
Greece
We meet upstairs in the big room now so there is lots of room.
See Ya There
Oklahoma Postal History Society
by rdeboard on Apr.09, 2010, under Events, OPHS
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Oklahoma Postal History Society is Tuesday evening, April 13, 2010. As has become our habit, a casual dinner meeting starting at 6:30 PM at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler Restaurant, 33 SE 33rd Street in Edmond will be followed by an informal meeting at Prince Engineering Center 2nd floor Computer Lab at Oklahoma Christian University. For details on these events contact joecrosby@cox.net.
The plan is to meet at Johnnies restaurant and enjoy some social time together and then caravan over to nearby Ralph DeBoard’s Computer Lab at Oklahoma Christian University.
BradyHunt and Joe Crosby came up with the “theme” for this month’s meeting -
————— Oklahoma RFD’s —————
To get the juices flowing here is some basic information:
The Postal Service established free delivery of mail to rural areas in 1896. Oklahoma’s first rural route began serving customers on August 15, 1900 in Hennessey, Oklahoma. According to the Hennessey Clipper newspaper, Albert Darrow was the first Oklahoma Rural Carrier; his route was 24 miles long and covered a 31 square mile area with a population of 700. Darrow provided his own transportation, a horse and wagon and received an annual income of $500.
According to the Report of the First Assistant PMG for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1900 p. 151 this Hennessey RFD Route had l carrier traveling 25 miles.
Also, Bernie Mayer recently discovered the following available online from the USPS:
Take a look at this listing and compare what you learn with what you own.
Please bring ALL of your HENNESSEY RFD covers and cards to the meeting and donate them to Joe Crosby’s collection. Seriously, Please bring any Oklahoma RFD material you have to share with the group, hand cancels, pencil and other manuscript cancels, down-to-road items, corner cards, old RFD wagons, ANYTHING.
Oh, yes, the historian of the USPS tells us that the maps for RFD routes (nationwide) were all destroyed during the late depression era, to save money since the archives were getting too full and there were no funds for expansion. So, if you happen to have THE Oklahoma RFD route map in your personal archive, please share that with the group as well.
See you there !
Next Meeting – March 16
by rdeboard on Mar.15, 2010, under Events
The next meeting of the Oklahoma City Stamp Club will be March 16 at 7 PM. The program will be a presentation by Gerald Hickman who will share his thoughts on the most important highlights from U.S. Postal History.
And don’t forget our first meeting next month!!
Apr 6: John Lovett, Western History Collection Curator, Oklahoma Historic Photographs slide presentation.
If you have any suggestions for future programs, please contact Joe Crosby at joecrosby@cox.net. It does not have to be you volunteering to do a program, although that would be wonderful. It just needs to be a subject of interest to your fellow club members.
Oklahoma Postal History Society Meeting
by rdeboard on Mar.08, 2010, under Events, OPHS
EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA – OPHS is on the move!!!
A casual dinner meeting is planned for Tuesday Mar. 9, 2010 starting at 6:30 PM at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler Restaurant, 33 SE 33rd Street, in Edmond, OK. followed by an informal meeting at Prince Engineering Center 2nd floor Computer Lab at Oklahoma Christian University. For details on these events contact: bradyh18@sbcglobal.net .
The plan is to meet at Johnnies restaurant (as usual) and enjoy some social time together and then caravan over to nearby Ralph DeBoard’s Computer Lab at Oklahoma Christian University where everyone is encouraged to bring one item such as:
A recent acquistion
A problem cover
A current research project or discovery OR
A gem from your personal Oklahoma Postal History Archive
We will be finishing up the Cotton County discussion and begin discussing Washington County as we attempt to collect enough data to make some intelligent guesses as to scarcity.
Hope to see you next Tuesday. Please send an email to Brady Hunt at bradyh18@sbcglobal.net and let him know if you are planning to be there for the dinner at Johnnie’s or just at the meeting at the computer lab.
Oklahoma Postal History Society Meeting Announcement
by rdeboard on Feb.05, 2010, under OPHS
EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA – BRING ALL YOUR EXTRA OKLAHOMA COVERS !!!
A casual dinner meeting is planned for Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 starting at 6:30 PM at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler Restaurant, 33 SE 33rd Street, in Edmond, OK. followed by an informal meeting at Prince Engineering Center 2nd floor Computer Lab at Oklahoma Christian University. For details on these events contact joecrosby@cox.net.
The plan is to meet at Johnnies restaurant and enjoy some social time together and then caravan over to Ralph DeBoard’s Computer Lab at nearby Oklahoma Christian University.
Everyone is asked to bring 1 or 2 items for show and tell – plus their extra Oklahoma Covers to sell or trade.
We will try to have the DVD of the Cotton County cancel reports available for distribution.
Warning – Washington County is going to be next. !!
This meeting will not last past 9 PM just like our first meeting – for those of you having to travel some distance beyond the OKC metro area (or are older, or are nearly blind).
Please email joecrosby@cox.net your plans so we can know whether to expect you.
Next Meeting – February 16
by rdeboard on Feb.05, 2010, under Events
The next meeting of the Oklahoma City Stamp Club will be February 16 at 7 PM. The program will be Auction # 3.
We have some great programs lined up for the next few meetings. Take a look !!!
Mar 2: Lavoy Hatchett (Tulsa) Stories I’ve collected over the years.
Mar 16: Gerald Hickman – Highlights from U.S. Postal History.
Apr 6: John Lovett, Western History Collection Curator, Oklahoma Historic Photographs slide presentation.
If you have any suggestions for future programs, please contact Joe Crosby at joecrosby@cox.net. It does not have to be you volunteering to do a program, although that would be wonderful. It just needs to be a subject of interest to your fellow club members.
Mauritius Theater Night
by rdeboard on Feb.05, 2010, under Events
Thursday evening, February 4, 2010, 17 members & friends spent an enjoyable evening at La Luna Mexican cafe followed by watching the play Mauritius at Carpenter Square.
Members & guests enjoy Mexican cuisine at La Luna in downtown OKC
Members enjoyed the play Mauritius, with it's Philatelic theme mixed with greed, deception, and attachment to a stamp collection.
