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Dear Maximaphilist,
Attached you will find a copy of the most recent edition of North American Maximaphily; Journal of the Maximum Card Study Unit. Currently, this Journal is free to you and we would like for you to pass it on to all of your collector friends. Please consider becoming a member of the Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU). Membership is a bargain at only $12 per year. Membership information can be found on the last page of the Journal.
Terry Watson, President
Maximum Card Study Unit"
"Letter from the President [of MACSU]"
Sitting down yesterday to start outlining what I wanted to say to our membership in my quarterly letter to you, I began trying to come up with ideas as to how we can grow our hobby in North America.
Like most philatelic specialties, Maximaphily is challenged by the demographics of aging collectors and a declining interest of youth in philately.
After a few minutes of thought, I gave up, deciding that this was too big a task to consider.
I didn't even know where to start.
But then today, I received a form letter from the American Philatelic Society that was addressed to all APS affiliate presidents, inviting us to participate in next year's two major APS sponsored stamp shows.
The letter of invitation immediately struck me as a starting point for growing our hobby.
In order to grow and thrive, MACSU must have a presence at such events.
What is the possibility of MACSU having a club meeting at one of the Stamp Shows?
What about sponsoring a workshop that would introduce maximaphily to interested stamp collectors?
What about placing a small advertisement in the Show Program?
What about a few of us exhibiting at these Stamp Shows?
What about reserving a booth to highlight the collecting of maximum cards?
The AmeriStamp Expo 2012 will be held in Atlanta on January 27-29 and the APS StampShow 2012 will be held in Sacramento on August 16-19.
As I live near Atlanta, I am committing myself to being involved in the AmeriStamp Expo.
Other than being in my church on Sunday morning, I will man a MACSU booth full time at this three day event.
I am also committing to exhibiting at the event.
With the help of other members, I am willing to present a workshop on maximum card collecting. Who is with me?
Email me if you would like to be involved.
This MACSU Journal is again being offered to you at no cost.
However, this “deal” won't last much longer.
Please consider joining MACSU.
An annual cost of $12 can't be beat.
Please check out the last page for membership information.
MAXIMUM CARD STUDY UNIT OF NORTH AMERICA
The Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, collection, exchange, enjoyment, display, and study of Maximum Cards, by spreading the knowledge of Maximaphily among its members.
The activities of MACSU are planned and carried on entirely by the volunteer services of its officers and members.
MACSU is Affiliate # 106 of the American Philatelic Society, and Chapter # 67 of the American First Day Society."
Board Members:
Terry Watson, President
1825 Jenny Lane
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
USA
terryw7633 AT comcast.net
George Constatourakis, VP
2115 Girouard Ave
Montreal, QC H4A 3C4
CANADA
geo.constant AT sympatico.ca
Gerard Marandino, Treasurer
5105 Skyline Village Ct.
Alexandria, VA 22302
USA
brooklyngerry AT gmail.com
Sebastian Safiano
11461 SW 93 St.
Miami, FL 33176
U.S.A.
"MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION For The MAXIMUM CARD STUDY UNIT of AMERICA
Founded in 1978, the Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, collection, exchange, enjoyment, display, and study of Maximum Cards, by spreading the knowledge of Maximaphily among its members Membership includes a subscription to Maximaphily USA, a quarterly journal featuring news of the maximum card world and articles by members and experts in the field.
Articles featuring topical collecting typically are richly illustrated with maximum cards and share the author's insightful knowledge of the subject and his own personal and helpful experience. The pages providing information regarding activities of individual members allows members to place free advertising for trading, buying, selling and exchanging information.
Here the opportunity to make contacts with members in other countries is provided.
There are articles evaluating maximum cards according to accepted standards, pointing out good qualities and making suggestions for improvement.
Mail bid auctions are held on occasion, featuring inexpensive cards donated by members. Every issue provides a page or two of illustrations of the most recent maximum card creations by our members.
Every member gets a chance to show his cards and write an article about them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MACSU Membership Application
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ___________________________________ Country: __________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Collecting Interests (Topics, countries, etc.) _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(Indicate if you want your name and interests listed in an upcoming issue: YES: NO )
Club membership is only of $12 per year and includes a quarterly journal emailed to you. If you need the journal mailed to you domestically, membership will be $17 in North America or $20 elsewhere.
Please send your dues to our new Treasurer.
Checks should be made out to the Maximum Card Study Unit.
Gerard Marandino, Treasurer ...........................OR, you can pay your dues through PayPal
5105 Skyline Village Ct. ...........................................Send dues to: MAXICARDS@gmail.com
Alexandria, VA 22302
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| Traditional MAXICARD made with a 4x6" (10x15cm) jumbo size postcard |
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| Non-traditional MAXICARD made with a full page-size custom "postcard", which I cut out from a booklet. |
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| Size comparison between the two MAXICARDS. A bon entendeur, salut! |
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