Meetings
Regular
The Brantford Stamp Club meets on a regular basis as follows:
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday in September to November and January to May,
- 1st Tuesday of December and June, and
- Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting commences at 8:00 pm.
The meetings are held at Branlyn Community Centre (phone (519) 758-1444), 238 Brantwood Park Road in Brantford. Access to the facility is via the east (on the left when facing the facility) end around the back.
Highlights
Each meeting is scheduled to provide one or two of the following events:
- Short business meeting (first meeting of the month),
- Silent auction (items provided by members) that closes at about 7:45 pm,
- Short Show and Tell by attendees,
- Door prizes,
- Refreshments,
- Sales Circuit books (stamps provided by members), and
- Speakers (invited guests or Club members).
Specific Dates
The following list provides the specific activity for the scheduled meetings. Check back here regularly for updates and any last minute updates or emergency information.
September 1, 2026 – No meeting. Branlyn is not open!!!! See September 8, 2026.
September 8, 2026 – Meet ‘n’ Greet – welcome back returning members, renew acquaintances and greet potential new members. Show ‘n’ Tell.
September 15, 2026 – Club member Arnie Jansen will be talking about “Special Post Office Services”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
October 6, 2026 – Dealer night. Opportunity for members to bring in items for sale or purchase. Show ‘n’ Tell.
October 20, 2026 – Club member Bob Anderson will be talking about ” ‘A’ Stamp Research”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
November 3, 2026 – Club members are being asked to bring in examples of tools that they use in their collection. Show ‘n’ Tell.
November 17, 2026 – Club member Arnie Jansen will be talking about “St. Lawrence Seaway”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
December 1, 2026 – TBD. Pot luck options.
December 15, 2026 – Executive only meeting.
January 5, 2027 – Preparations for the Club’s Annual Show and confirmation of volunteers. Show ‘n’ Tell.
January 9, 2027 – 2027 Show and Bourse at Branlyn Community Centre at 238 Brantwood Park Road in Brantford from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. For show information, got to the main web page and click on Events tab or click on the Contact Us tab to send an email to request information.
January 19, 2027 – Show follow-up with results and discussion about the Show. Show ‘n’ Tell.
Silent Auctions
Silent auctions are generally held prior to each meeting (close about 7:45 pm). There are some exceptions such as the meeting when the major auction is scheduled and the special meetings. See the meeting schedule for details.
This is an opportunity for members to submit items at the start of the meeting that are no longer required in their collection. Only members can submit items for the silent auction.