Stamptrotters: Expertise Based on Experience
Stamptrotters stands out from most stamp clubs because of our many years of experience in collecting and a caring, highly professional approach. The breadth of our knowledge and services we offer are sure to please even the most discerning of collectors.
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Officers and Appointed Positions
President: Charlie Steele
Vice President: Phil Bruno
Secretary: Mike Oniell
Treasurer: Craig Thorpe-Clark
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Program Coordinator: Charlie Steele
Procurement Manager: Brad Mitchell
Webmaster: Brad Mitchell
Club History
As the current "senior" member I can tell you that I joined in 1963 as the only Junior Member. I was the youngest member for years and still am among the youngest at 59.5! The club was formed about 1955-7 by Harry McNamara of Hurley and I believe Stanley and Zelda Wyman of Saugerties (and some others). They met in Harry's home. By 1963 they were meeting in the YWCA and I remember quite a few members attending. We had to move out of there and met at the Chambers School for years.
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Then we had to leave there and went to Town of Ulster Hall. After years there they moved to the old Arby's on Ulster Ave as a temporary meeting place.
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I am not sure when Red Hook became the new meeting place. We put on many Stamp Shows in the 60-70s. We often held joint shows with the Dutchess Co club. Members of that club would attend our meeting and vice versa.
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It's sad to remember at all of the members that were in the club when I joined have passed on. Zelda died about 5 yrs ago. Harry in '89. I think Phil, Sophie and I go back the farthest.
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-Neil