The Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs has some 35 member clubs and philatelic organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington as well as British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. With the exception of a short period of inactivity during WW II, the organization has served as a common cause meeting ground for organized philatelic interests within these states and provinces. It hosts an annual World Series of Philately (WSP) show. Information on the 2010 PIPEX (Pacific International Philatelic Exposition) is below.
The Federation is the only organization of its type with cross border membership and WSP exhibition sponsorship. It continues its member organization communications with THE FEDERATED PHILATELIST newsletter as edited by Larry Mann and this web site. The annual Federation meeting takes place at the club hosted site of the annual Pacific International Philatelic Exhibition (PIPEX), the philatelic exhibiton of the Federation and an APS World Series of Philately (WSP) show.
On this site we have listed information of interest to collectors in the Pacific Northwest. On this page and the ones that follow, you will find links to a wide variety of information, including:
- A calendar of events listing all stamp shows and bourses in the Pacific Northwest, updated for 2009
- A listing of all stamp clubs in the Pacific Northwest
- A list of all Northwest Federation awards presented since 1960.
- The twentyfirst annual meeting of Philatelists at Moses Lake Washington scheduled for April 2nd and 3rd 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
- PIPEX Stamp Expo for 2010: The Pacific International Philatelic Exhibition (PIPEX) WSP show for 2010 will be held in Spokane Washington on June 4 - 6 at the Lincoln Center. Click Here to see and print the show exhibit prospectus.
(Note - We are planning on having up to 200 exhibits.)
Click Here to see and print the exhibit entry form.
These links are in .pdf format - use the link on the left to download the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader.
More information on the show as it becomes available, including information on the awards dinner.
- Links to other major stamp shows outside of the Pacific Northwest (coming soon we hope)
- We have started putting together a page for stamp dealers in the Pacific Northwest. The page is pretty bare right now, but as dealers give me their input, it should fill up. Have a Look !!
Thanks for stopping in and taking a look. We hope you enjoy your visit and will come back often!
David Harris - Inland Empire Philatelic Society, Spokane, Washington, Webmaster.
Email Me if you have any additions or corrections to make.
Last Updated: January 18 2010