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Cebu
Stamp Club, Inc.
Cebuano stamp collectors
should consider joining the biggest and one of the prestigious stamp
organizations in the country.
The Cebu Stamp Club, Inc. (CSCI)
was conceptualized by philatelist Richard Allan Uy in 1996 and was
officially registered as a non-stock, non-profit civic-leadership stamp
corporation by the SEC on January 30, 1997. CSCI is the first and only
registered stamp organization in Cebu including the whole of Visayas and
Minadanao. It has members all around the world, some of whom are
recipients of the benefits of membership. These benefits include:
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The CSCI Stamp
Journal - the official news magazine
published every quarter and given free to all members otherwise called
as CSCI Stampers
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Module -
a philatelic guide for beginners and advance collectors published
bi-monthly and also given for free
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The Good
company - of like-minded collectors
where philatelic ideas are shared and disseminated
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Stamp
Exchanges - which enables the stamp
collector to increase his collections by exchanging duplicates through
the Exchange Box or to other fellow members
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Lectures -
which are occasionally held to enable members to learn more about the
hobby
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Opportunity to
join exhibits and competitions - and win
awards.CSCI encourages and teaches the members to display their
collections and win prizes during their annual STAMPSHOW every June
12, and during the SUGBU-PEX every November. Members will also have a
chance to compete in regional competitions hosted by the Philippine
Postal Corporation Region 7 or national and international competitions
hosted by the Philippine Philatelic Federation, Inc.
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Auctions
- held once every month during meetings and features Philippine and
worldwide stamps and philatelic items
Soon to be offered:
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The Cebu Stamp Club
Multi-purpose Cooperative - an alternative for members to invest and
reap as a shareholder. This is the first cooperative of its kind in
the country and will offer philatelic materials to members at
advantageous prices
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A Philatelic Library
and Museum which will be available to members and non-member
philatelists
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TRES
DE ABRIL STAMP
CSCI is proud to
initiate the first Cebu-proposed stamp issued by the Philippine
Postal Corporation. The stamp, The Centennial of the Tres de
Abril Uprising came out on June 12, 1998 to form part of the
Centenary of Philippine Independence Series 6 Souvenir Sheet.
The design was
done by Cebuano artist, Jose “Kimsoy” Yap Jr. commissioned
by the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC).
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To become a member:
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Simply attend the
meetings which is every second Sunday of the month at 2:00 - 4:00 PM,
RM 216 CTS Bldg., University of Cebu, Sanciangko St., Cebu City.
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Ask for an application
form and fill up.
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Bring along one 1X1 and
two 2x2 pictures so that the membership card can be processed at once.
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Pay the annual
membership fee of:
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Adult/Youth member
in the Phil. PhP 200
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Adult/Youth member
overseas US$ 10
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Lifetime Member PhP
2,500
Members approved from
January to September must automatically renew their membership between
January to March of the succeeding year.
Members approved from
October to December will be given three-month bonus and will renew their
membership on January of the second following year.
For out-of-town applicants,
write to the Cebu Stamp Club at P.O. Box address and enclose a
self-addressed stamped envelope so an application form will be sent.
Affiliate Stamp Clubs (ASC’s)
CSCI grants affiliations to
school clubs all over the country. Schools in Cebu are given free
membership while those outside Cebu are required to pay an annual
affiliation fee of P250.
For inquiries, contact:
Cebu Stamp Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 18, Mandaue Central Post Office
Subangdaku, Mandaue City
6014 Cebu, Philippines
E-mail: cebu.stamp.club.inc@usa.net
Mr. Richard Allan Uy
Tel. No. 255-5454
Pager: 254-8111 - 344947
E-mail: rauy@mailcity.com |
