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 3, 2024 – “Meet ‘n’ Greet” first meeting of the new stamp season (2024/2025) to welcome back the returning members, renew acquaintances and greet new and potential members. Show ‘n’ Tell.
September 17, 2024 – Club member David Gashgarian will be talking about “Canada’s Sponsored Stamp Issues”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
October 1, 2024 – Club member Ed Kimberley will be talking about “The Unification of Germany”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
October 15, 2024 – Buy, Sell and Kiloware night for attendees to bring items for sale, trade and checkout the kiloware for some deals. Show ‘n’ Tell.
November 5, 2024 – Show, Tell and Questions to be presented or asked by attendees . Should be interesting.
November 19, 2024 – Club member Brian Collins will be talking about “The 1970 Christmas Issue Varieties”. Show ‘n’ Tell.
December 3, 2024 – Christmas pot luck dinner commencing at 6:00 pm for members and guests.. Show ‘n’ Tell.
December 17, 2024 – No meeting.
January 7, 2025 – Confirming all preparation details for the annual show on Saturday January 11, 2025 (details noted under Events). 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.