Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Society
APS Affiliate #238

In 1934, a group of stamp collectors from Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, seeing the need for a greater fellowship among those enjoying a mutual hobby, laid the plans for an exhibition to be held in Omaha. As Omaha had been host to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in 1898, it was only natural that "Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Society" was selected as the name of the new organization.

Through the efforts and hard work of an ardent group of philatelists a souvenir sheet of six one-cent Park Stamps was issued to honor the, as yet, unorganized society.

The purpose of the Society is to provide a convention, and exhibition annually in the mid-western area. Other benefits exist as detailed below. However, most important of all, is the wonderful fellowship provided at the annual convention, where old friendships are renewed and new ones are made.

Advantages of Membership:

1. Close contact with members of the Society. In addition to the annual meeting, the Society makes an attempt to have a presence at all Chapter sponsored shows.
2. Subscription to The Trans-Mississippian, published 4 times annually (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December.).
3. Subscription to Mekeel's and Stamps Magazine available at nominal extra cost.
4. The Society sponsors a philatelic congress at the annual meeting where up to 3 members present competitive philatelic essays (usually in the form of slide shows) for the John B. Brain Award.
5. The Society makes available the TMPS award* for all TMPS Chapter affiliate sponsored shows, to be awarded to the best exhibit by a TMPS member.

TMPS, Executive Secretary, 2471 Guthrie Avenue, Apt. 210A
Des Moines, Iowa 50317-3019, [515] 265-5111
or
Editor, The Trans-Mississippian, 2571 Guthrie Avenue, Apt.210A
Des Moines, Iowa 50317-3019

TMPS Spring Board Meeting will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 28, 2004. The meeting time is 2:00 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University of Nebraska East Campus Union located at 35th and Holdrege Streets. Linpex 2004 Stamp Show takes place at this same address and is open February 28 and 29, 2004. Exhibits are needed, contact Kenneth Pruess, 1441 Urbana Lane, Lincoln, NE 68505-1971 for prospectus.

Current Officers:

James Kilbane, President [303] 337-9543
Richard Smith, Vice President [303] 366-3802
Richard L. McConnell, Secretary
Alfred Mack, Treasurer [515] 265-5111
Peter Colwell, Director
Kenneth Trettin, Director
Gregory Frantz, Director
Robert Loeck, Director [402] 391-9120
Pat Loeck, Director

Appointed Offices:
G. Arlene "Sue" Mack, Executive Secretary [515] 265-5111
Alfred Mack, Editor of The Trans-Mississippian [515] 265-5111
George Flagg, Society Attorney

Check the following for information about Chapter affiliates of the Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Society:

• Allison Stamp Club, Waterloo, Iowa
• Aurora Stamp Club. Aurora, Colorado.
• Cedar Rapids Stamp Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• Central Nebraska Stamp Club, Cairo, Nebraska
• Cherrelyn Stamp Club, Littleton, Colorada
• Collectors Club of Denver, Aurora, CO.
• Corn Belt Philatelic Society. Bloomington, Illinois.
• Denver Stamp Club. Denver, Colorado.
• Des Moines Philatelic Society. Des Moines, Iowa.
• Iowa Postal History Society. Waterloo, Iowa.
• Iowa Women's Philatelic Society. Des Moines, Iowa.
• Lincoln Stamp Club, Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Maplewood Stamp Club. Maplewood, Minnesota.
• Minnehaha Stamp Club. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Mound City Stamp Club. St. Louis, Missouri.
• Omaha Philatelic Society. Omaha, Nebraska.
• Quad City Stamp Club. Davenport, Iowa.
• Wichita Stamp Club. Wichita, Kansas.