Most stamp collectors probably have no idea that the collecting of the world's Christmas Seals is just as "philatelic" and collector-inspired as any other area of our hobby. Not to mention that Christmas Seals are actually listed in the Scott Catalogue of US Specialized Stamps.

Randy Neil will show his brand new exhibit of the 1931 Christmas Seal, and Scott Couch will be bringing some very unusual seal items, including progressive plate proofs and various errors and oddities. Join us for an unusual evening!

The Celebrate the Century Express train stopped in Independence, Mo., the second week in May. More than 1,500 people turned out to visit it.

DON'T MISS MIDAPHIL '99 THIS MONTH! Our 28th Annual National Stamp Show will take place on October 22, 23 and 24 at the wonderful LENEXA COMMUNITY CENTER just across the street from Old Town Lenexa in suburban Johnson County. Put it on your calendar NOW—we're at a terrific brand new location that you won't want to miss! Show Hours: 10 to 6 on Friday and Saturday, 10 to 4 on Sunday. Admission is only $1.00—but is FREE to all CCKC, MPS and GPC members. And there's plenty of FREE parking, too! How do you get there? It's easy. Take Interstate 35 south into Johnson County. Take a right turn off the 95th Street Exit and go three blocks west to Pflumm Street. Then go north for just two blocks and you're there!

Christmas Seal Society at Midaphil
Special Events Planned
Joe Ward, well-known seal dealer from Wichita and the current president of the Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society, will chair the society's meetings at MIDAPHIL '99.It's a great opportunity to learn more about this unusual and colorful collecting specialty. Joe's presentation will be at 11:00 and 12:00 on Saturday, Oct. 23rd at our show.

Other well-known seal specialists and dealers will be at our show, including Joseph Wheeler and John Denune. In fact, Joe Wheeler will stage a huge 18-foot display of America's seals over the years. Join us as we welcome these fine people to our 1999 show!

America's First Christmas Seal (1907)

Join us for the best stamp collecting fun in Kansas City—whether you're a member or not. Day: Second Wednesday of every month. Time: 7:00 PM. Location: Overland Park Community Center, 87th & Lamar in Overland Park.

NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday
October 13th

CLUB OFFICERS
For 1999
President:
Harold Pease
Vice-President: (open)
Secretary: Randy Neil
E-Mail: neilmedia@earthlink.net
Treasurer: Scott Couch