 18th World Olympic Collectors Fair announced. 1/25/12 -- Just received: the announcement for this year's World Olympic Collectors Fair which will take place in Athens, Greece from 17-20 May 2012 at the Zappeion Megaron, Athens. This will be a wonderful opportunity to visit the home of the Olympic Games while enjoying exceptional Greek hospitality. Attendees may also wish to consider a side trip to Ancient Olympia to attend the Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame which will occur on 10 May and is open to the public. The organizing committee has promised more information shortly. In the meantime, please read the official announcement. |
 Superbowl XLVI pictorial postmark announced. 1/23/12 -- It's official: the New York Giants and New England Patriots will be battling it out for the NFL title on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. For sports fans, the U.S. Postal Service will make available a special pictorial postmark. The postmark will be used for a 10-day period from January 27 through February 5 (game day), though most will only want the "game day" date. Mail order requests should be addressed to: Championship Station, Postmaster, 125 W. South St., Indianapolis, IN 46206-9998. As is customary, mail order requests will be honored if received within 30 days of the date of the postmark. Stay tuned for more information on a special cacheted cover to be offered by the USPS. |
 SPI 50th Anniversary Celebration. 12/19/11 -- SPI members (as well as all sport and Olympic collectors) are invited to Indianapolis, Indiana from September 28-30, 2012 to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary! INDYPEX, an APS World Series of Philately (national level) exhibition, will be our hosts. The exhibition and show hotel is the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel with easy access to the Indianapolis airport. Have ideas for how we should celebrate? Want to make a presentation? Planning to attend? Let me know! |
Superbowl XLVI pictorial postmark announced. 1/23/12 -- It's official: the New York Giants and New England Patriots will be battling it out for the NFL title on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. For sports fans, the U.S. Postal Service will make available a special pictorial postmark. The postmark will be used for a 10-day period from January 27 through February 5 (game day), though most will only want the "game day" date. Mail order requests should be addressed to: Championship Station, Postmaster, 125 W. South St., Indianapolis, IN 46206-9998. As is customary, mail order requests will be honored if received within 30 days of the date of the postmark. Stay tuned for more information on a special cacheted cover to be offered by the USPS.