The Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society is a non profit organization which began in 1931; also an APS (American Philatelic Society) affiliate #101. Seal News is our quarterly journal. I distribute back issues of Seal News as follows; 10 page monthly issues are 50 cents, 20 page bi-monthly issues are $1, and quarterly issues are $2.00 For a complete list of their literature click on the "CS&CSS Literature" page above. Any collector may apply for membership to The Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society. Dues are $15 US, Canada and Mexico $17.50, and $27.50 foreign (airmail delivery of Seal News). New members by June 30^th will receive 4 issues (a full year) of Seal News. New members after June 30^th will receive 2 issues (half a year) of Seal News, and should pay for only half a year; US $7.50, Canada and Mexico $8.75, foreign by airmail $13.75 To apply for membership write to Florence Wright, Secretary Treasurer CS&CSS, 33 Northumberland, Rochester, NY 14618-2405

The next gathering of the CS&CSS will be at APS Stampshow 2009 in Pittsburgh, PA, August 6th- 9th. The CS&CSS will have a Society table; watch Seal News for more detailed information as the show approaches. Hope to see you there.

Another club which I recommend joining is The Christmas Philatelic Club. The CPC is a friendly and helpful group of stamp and seal collectors who specialize in Christmas philatelic material, as well as other items related to the subject of Christmas. The CPC was founded in 1969 and is an APS affiliate (#74) and an ATA (American Topical Assoc.) affiliate. Members receive The Yule Log, a bi-monthly journal, and are entitled to 2 free 25 word ads each year. Dues are $15 US, overseas via airmail $22. Send letter of application and check payable to The CPC to Linda Lawrence, 312 Northwood Dr., Lexington, KY 40505