Australian Postcard Society Inc.

The Australian Postcard Society Inc. began with a group of interested people meeting on Thursday 5th March 2009 to discuss the formation of a postcard club in Adelaide.

Since that date, an interim committee, followed by an elected committee, has achieved the following milestones:

1. Decided on a club name and became registered as an incorporated body.

2. Became affiliated with the South Australian Philatelic Council, with the benefits of:
   * access to a meeting place;
   * insurance cover; and
   * coming under the umbrella of the Australian Philatelic Federation via the Council.

3. Held its Inaugural Meeting at which more than forty people attended; 32 financial members registered by the end of that night.A Souvenir Postcard was available on the night, with a special set of Counter Printed Stamps and cancelled with a special Club Postmarker, believed to be the first of its type issued.

4. Held its Inaugural Annual General Meeting and election of a committee.

5. Had a website set up courtesy of two members.
   That original website contained general information, a members’ area and links to other Australian clubs.

6. The issue of four quarterly club magazines.

7. Organised its first postal bid auction.

8. Experienced a steady increase in membership to a total of 73 members, including junior members.

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Club meetings are held monthly.

Each meeting features items from a nominated topic of interest, a display from one of the members and an auction.

Members may bring postcards for sale.

Tea and coffee are available at each meeting.

Facebook Group Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/742041982487181/

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For any questions or matters of interest, please contact:

The Secretary Linda Welden	Email: lindaw3456@gmail.com
PO Box 281 Edwardstown, SA 5039	Phone:  0421 367 665