The International Society of
World Wide Stamp Collectors

Welcome to the ISWSC

The International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors serves the interests of all worldwide collectors. It strives to promote the fun and fascination of worldwide stamp collecting to young and old alike, and has an active outreach program serving youth, their leaders and stamp collectors of all ages and experience levels.

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Executive Director's Report

All settled in!

Wow, the summer moved along quickly, unless you found yourself outdoors a lot

I hope you have enjoyed your collecting journey with us. I was able to visit a few smaller shows, as well as Balpex in August, where I got to say hello to a few fellow collectors from my Philadelphia clubs, as well as some dealers I met at past APS shows

It still amazes me that you can always find something to add to your collection. There is so much available philatelically if you look for it, whether online, at a club, or at a show. I always appreciate getting emails from folks who want to donate or simply ask where they can connect with other collectors. Our hobby is not dying. Don’t let those with a pessimistic outlook mislead you otherwise!

I have developed some new ideas for our newsletter. This month, in addition to our “Topical Tidbits,” I will introduce an idea I picked up from past issues of Linn's Stamp News: I picture stamps with a cap- tion. This allows a retired statistician to tap into his creative potential and sense of humor!

I continue to get compliments on our outstanding journal/newsletter, thanks to our great writers and outstanding editor, Father James Lentini. I am grateful to be a part of a group that simply enjoys our hobby and seeks ways to learn and con- nect with others. It is a pleasure to work at something you genuinely enjoy!