Lloyd A. de Vries
For
American Philatelic Society
Secretary
Accomplishments on the Board

• Sponsored February 1998 resolution reminding APS members that the Society's code of ethics applies to conduct on the Internet, too. (Check the minutes, about halfway down the page.)
  
  
• Proposed resolution that led to the USPS changing its policy on regional distribution on commemoratives. (February 1999, near the bottom.)
  

  Photo by Peter Martin

  At Stamp Saturday

• Brokered peace agreement between the APS and AFDCS, getting Americover into the qualification process for World Series of Philately status.
  
  
• Raised awareness of first day cover collecting and new-issue U.S. collecting.
  
  
• Proposed Cachetmakers FDC Bourses at APS Stampshows (February 1999, about a fourth of the way down.)
  
  
• Brought up membership promotional campaign that would offer discounts on select merchandise from participating dealers (January 2001).
  
  
• Proposed working to make NYC shows friendlier to beginners, youth and casual collectors (January 2001).
  
  
• Chaired or participated in "town meetings" at New York City "Mega-Event" shows. Sometimes members even showed up!

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