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to the

Big Lick Stamp Club

of

Roanoke Valley

Roanoke, Virginia

RoaPEx
2025
Spring Stamp Show

April 12

Next Meeting

Next Big Lick Stamp Club Meeting

Sunday, April 27

The next regular monthly meeting of the Big Lick Stamp Club is Sunday, April 27 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Following the regular business session of the monthly meeting and a recap of our RoaPEx 2025 Spring Stamp Show, Vice President Hobie Pillsbury will invite members to "Show and Tell."  What did you find at RoaPEx that you would like to tell the club about. Or maybe you would like to tell members about another recent find that you have added to your collection. "Show and Tell" members and guests all about your find at this meeting.  Guests are invited to join Big Lick Stamp Club members for an afternoon of fun with stamps.

Meeting time and date: 2:00p, Sunday, April 27

Program: Show and Tell

Location: Beth Israel Synagogue, 920 Franklin Road (intersection of Franklin Rd. and Highland Ave.), Roanoke, VA.  Entrance is at the back of the synagogue, on the left off Highland Ave.  There is ample parking in the back AND to the left of the synagogue. Ingress and egress are very easy. A few steps up (ramp access available) from the back parking lot is the entrance. The social hall is on the right upon entering. Click HERE for directions.

Boston 2026

Click on above box for information about the fourth in a series of limited edition Boston 2026 show promotional labels created by stamp designer Chris Calle, as well as up-to-date show news.

From the APS

2024 U.S. Issue Album Pages Available Now!

 

The APS 2024 U.S. issue album pages are available to download now — exclusively for APS members! The album contains the issues of 2024, from Love to Winter Whimsy.

 

To download, APS members can log into stamps.org with the same email address associated with their membership, then visit the Stamp Albums page. Click on United States 2024 Issues (December 2024) to download the album pages as a PDF.

 

Not yet a member? Join today and you'll gain access to this and other member benefits within two business days.

StampEd Issue 4 is Here

 

The fourth issue of our digital magazine, StampEd, is now available to read and download at www.StampEd.pub!

 

In this issue, we visit the world of the Disc and the issues of the Ankh-Morpork Post Office via an exclusive interview with the Discworld Emporium, investigate the U.S. cheap postage movement, inquire about philatelic guilty pleasures, and so much more — dive in, won't you?

 

Click HERE to go to Gallery and view 2024 BLSC Holiday Party

Past RoaPEx show covers For Sale while supply lasts. Order today.

Click HERE for details.

U.S. New Stamp Issues

Most Recent U.S. Stamp Issues and Date of Issue

American Vista

2-21-25

Postal Bulletin 22667

The Appalachian Trail

2-28-25

Postal Bulletin 22668

Freshwater Fishing Lures

3-13-25

Postal Bulletin 22669

Vibrant Leaves

3-14-25

Postal Bulletin 22669

Betty White

3-27-25

Postal Bulletin 22670

ATA News

Benefits of ATA Membership

Welcome 

The American Topical Association, founded in 1949, is the oldest and largest organization in the world for topical stamp collectors. Topical collecting is so popular that ATA has attracted members in 43 countries. ATA staff and hundreds of volunteers work to provide services topical collectors need and enjoy. Let’s look at some of the benefits your ATA membership will provide.

Topical Time

Your membership includes a subscription to Topical Time, our colorful 92-page journal, issued six times a year.

ATA Handbooks & Publications

ATA handbooks offer in-depth information on specific topics.

Topical Checklists Covering Over 1500 Topics

Topical checklists provide you with a shopping list for your topic, as well as a way to keep an inventory. They are available for more than 1500 topics, and we can even make a customized list if your topic is not yet included.
And so much MORE!

It’s easy to join ATA!

Click here to join the ATA. You will receive a welcoming email with information so you can access the members-only section of the website. We want you to use and enjoy ATA services. If you have questions or need help, contact our congenial executive director Jennifer Miller online or by calling 618-985-5100.

Big Lick Stamp Club is a Proud Member of the

American Philatelic Society

American Topical Association

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