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HILATELIST Pthe Journal of the Texas Philatelic Association MAY / JUNE 2009 Volume 57, Number 3 THE TEXAS HILATELIST PThe Journal of the Texas Philatelic Association CINERAMA LED THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST TELEVISION Texas Senator Was Also a Stamp Collector Last call for TPA/OPS Summer Auction lots! Park Cities Stamps Byron Sandfield 64405 North Central Expressway, Suite 316 Dallas, Texas 75206 e-mail: [email protected] For Appointment: (214) 361-4322 QUALITY POSTAL HISTORY Confederate States Scott #2 from Huntsville to Welasco Price — $500.00 Also, well-stocked in U.S., Classics, Revenues and Locals Please visit me at selected stamp shows and bourses in Texas and beyond! contents THE TEXAS PHILATELIST FEATURES 7 New life membership rates became effective March 1 Arthur P. von Reyn 8 Texas senator was also a stamp collector Lyle Boardman 13 Book review: Hit and Run by Lawrence Block Douglas Moss 14 Donation lots accepted for TPA/OPS auction Arthur P. von Reyn 18 Cinerama led the offensive against television Arthur P. von Reyn 27 The Simpsons added to ‘09 U.S. stamp program Arthur P. von Reyn 28 Air America event held at University of Texas at Dallas Tom Koch 31 Members discover unusual TPA memorabilia Arthur P. von Reyn DEPARTMENTS 2 President’s Message 4 Your Letters 6 Editor’s Notes MAY/JUNE 2009 16 Texas Connection Volume 57, Number 3 THE TEXAS PHILATELIST (ISSN 0893-2670) 30 Texas Cancels is published bimonthly by the Texas Philatelic As- sociation, Inc., 3916 Wyldwood Road, Austin, Texas 32 Calendar of Events 78739-3005. 34 Chapters in Action POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION 36 Crain’s Corner 3916 Wyldwood Rd. Austin, TX 78739-3005 40 Membership Report Douglas Moss EDITOR & ADVERTISING MANAGER 305 Saint Lukes Dr. Richardson, TX 75080-4830 E-mail: [email protected] Opinions expressed in The Texas Philatelist are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily those of the editor, the officers of the Texas Philatelic Association, Inc., or the membership. THE TEXAS PHILA T ELIS T May-June 2009 1 president’s message TPA continues to grow despite troubled economy By Arthur P. von Reyn It’s most exciting to report that thanks to the support of our members, both new and old, the Texas Philatelic Association is not only weathering these difficult economic times but continuing to grow as well. According to the “Membership Report” section near the end of this journal, your As- sociation is closing in on 570 members, the highest level since the mid- to late-1980s. In addition, we have added 38 paid life memberships in the past three years, a number that exceeds those added during any previous decade. Maintaining a bargain dues level may be one factor contributing to member reten- tion and growth, but many members have voiced the opinion that improvements to The Texas Philatelist over the past three years has helped make membership in the TPA a more worthwhile investment in this hobby. Accolades continue to go out to Norman Cohen of Adventure Graphics for greatly subsidizing the cost of printing the journal in full color, to editor Douglas Moss for his efforts in preparing it, and to the contributors whose articles have played a substantial role in improvements to the content. MARKETING HELPS BUILD STAMP CLUBS Marketing is probably the most important activity in building any commercial business, yet when it comes to our hobby, it seems there is a reluctance on the part of philatelic organizations to sell themselves in order to attract new collectors. And with so many recreational outlets available these days, how can stamp collecting grow or even hold its own if collector organizations don’t bother to publicize the many virtues of the hobby to others? There are numerous tools your Association has used over the past few years to achieve a greater outreach to collectors, including a presence at stamp shows and bourses, ad- vertisements in philatelic publications, a website on the Internet, promotions like our catalogue giveaways, incentives to new members, and of course, direct mail. These tools have all been used in various combinations to help fuel our growth. The reason I bring this topic up is that occasionally reports come my way that some of our local chapters are struggling to stay alive. Further investigation usually reveals that these groups seldom make any meaningful efforts to recruit new members. Apparently, too many philatelic organizations expect collectors to find them, when they should be the ones going out and seeking new blood! 2 THE TEXAS PHILA T ELIS T May-June 2009 One of the best tools for growing an organization is one I just mentioned—direct mail. Over the past decade, the TPA has used lists from the American Philatelic Society and several other sources almost a half dozen times for direct mailings to collectors in Texas. By deleting from those lists the names of current members, we are able to home in on only those collectors most likely to be interested in membership. Including a copy of this journal in those mailings has been a great selling tool, so inserting a copy of a newsletter (start one if there’s not one) would work just as well for our local chapters. When is the last time your chapter requested a mailing list from the APS, the TPA or the TSDA, and sent out a recruitment mailing? All these organizations will be happy to assist your chapter for a nominal amount. If your chapter’s treasury is not flush with funds, then take up a collection and do some marketing. You may be surprised at the results! GET THOSE LOTS IN FOR THE TPA/OPS SUMMER 2009 AUCTION The warm weather season is arriving, but don’t let your outdoor activities hinder your preparation of lots for the TPA/OPS 2009 Summer Auction. A number of our members have become regular sellers in these auctions, discovering this is a great way to dispose of excess material and raise a little cash for future philatelic acquisitions. And don’t for- get that donations of better quality philatelic material are welcome to benefit either the Journal Publication Fund, the TPA Foundation, or both! Have a great summer and don’t forget philately, especially on those 100-degree scorchers! In Philatelic Friendship, Arthur P. von Reyn THE TEXAS PHILA T ELIC ASSOCIA T ION www.texasphilatelic.org “Friendship Through Philately” Arthur P. von Reyn, PRESIDENT Douglas Moss, 1st VICE PRESIDENT P.O. Box 561622 305 St. Lukes Dr. Chapter No. Dallas, TX 75356-1622 Richardson, TX 75080-4830 0632-049588 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] OFFICERS Thomas M. Koch, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Lyle Boardman, SECRETARY-TREASURER 1013 Springbrook Dr. 3916 Wyldwood Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115-3943 Austin, TX 78739-3005 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter C. Elias (2010) Denise Stotts (2010) George I. Woodburn (2010) Jane King Fohn, past president Robert I. Benner (2012) James Berryhill (2012) William L. Strauss (2012) TEXAS PHILA T ELIC ASSOCIA T ION FOUNDA T ION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arthur P. von Reyn. Chairman Douglas C. Moss Lyle Boardman (Vacant) R.M. Arndt (2010) Jeffrey Switt (2010) Norman A. Cohen (2012) William L. Strauss (2012) THE TEXAS PHILA T ELIS T May-June 2009 3 your letters Reversion to “old days” may be too costly for the TPA The last issue of The Texas Philatelist had more attuned to the needs and desires of a letter questioning whether the current the Texas philatelic community with this full-color, slick paper format of the Philat- fantastic new Philatelist. My hat is off to elist is too costly for the Association. President Arthur von Reyn, Editor Doug- I would suggest that the TPA simply las Moss, and printer Norman Cohen for cannot afford to go back to the old days what this has done for the TPA. Let’s keep of a smaller and simpler “black-and-white” moving forward. Let’s not return to the old publication. I have been a member of the moribund days. TPA for over 50 years, and can remember I just sent a second donation to the when it was a rather moribund organiza- Journal Publication Fund. I would ask all tion with a membership level dropping to members to consider sending a check for around 330, which would support only that whatever amount you are comfortable smaller “black-and-white” publication. with to the Fund. Please join me in provid- But, in the last couple of years, as our ing sufficient funding for the journal until new full-color journal has made us the envy the membership level will support it. of just about every statewide philatelic Charles Deaton (L-104) organization, our membership has rapidly Fredericksburg, TX risen to 539 members. In fact, this does not count the 43 new members (Yes, 43!) we Point well taken, but... signed up in February at the APS show in Fred Groth (“Is the current journal for- Arlington, so we are very close to the 600 mat too costly for the TPA?,” March-April, member level now. 2009) makes a good point in his letter Much of this is due to the generosity to the editor, but I keep hoping we can of our printer, Norman Alan Cohen, who maintain the present format, i.e. color, slick not only gave us a “sweetheart” printing paper, quality articles, etc. price, but also printed hundreds of extras Perhaps someone will win the lottery to be sent out to prospective members. and make a big contribution to the Journal Our president tells us we need to reach Publication Fund! the 1,000 membership level to be able Warren Crain (L-086) to support the current journal financially, San Antonio, TX and I don’t think that is an unreasonable goal considering the national American (Letters may be sent to: TP Editor, 305 Philatelic Society has about 2,000 members Saint Lukes Dr., Richardson, TX 75080-4830, in Texas.
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