Meetings
Regular
Currently, Covid precautions such as wearing a mask and social distancing should be followed.
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.
March 21, 2023 – Discussion about the 2024 Club Show. Short Show ‘n’ Tell presentations.
April 4, 2023 – Club member Brian Collins will be speaking about “Christmas Seals“. Short Show ‘n’ Tell presentations prior to the speaker.
April 18, 2023 – Guest speaker Bill Longley of Longley Auctions will be speaking about “Auction Lot Evaluation” after short Show ‘n’ Tell presentations.
May 2, 2023 – TBD. Short Show ‘n’ Tell presentations.
May 16, 2023 – Guest speaker Ruth Lefler will be speaking about subject to be determined after the Executive elections.
June 6, 2023 – Last meeting for the 2022/2023 season. TBD.
September 5, 2023 – Meet ‘n’ Greet returning members and others who are interested in joiniung the Club. All are welcome.
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.