The Nepal and Tibet Philatelic Study Circle
REPORT OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE STAMP SHOW 2000, IN LONDON.
ON FRIDAY 26 MAY AT 10.30AM
The meeting was attended by the following members: Armand Singer, Colin Hepper, Dick van der Wateren, Leo Martyn, Wolfgang Hellrigl, Al Zuluetta, Richard Hanchett, Nick Rhodes, Peter Planken, David Crocker, Derek Pocock, Bernard Lucas, Geof Rosamond, David Froud, Geoffrey Flack, plus eight visitors.
The meeting opened with Colin Hepper first introducing himself, and
giving appologies from Derrick Dawson, Jennifer Broad and Bruo Le Peut. The other people
attending then also introduced themselves.
Armand Singer then talked about the future activities of the Circle and in particular was
keen to promote more publications from members. He thought that it would be worth
investigating the help that might be available from the Stewart Rossiter Fund which had
been set up in the UK for help in publishing books.
Armand then presented his talk ‘The Penultimate Quest’, which was illustrated by
slides, showing some of the fine covers and pieces from his collection.
This was followed by a talk from the very enthusiastic Tibet dealer
Geoffrey Flack, who has done much to promote the collecting of Tibet. He first showed a
selection of books that he had helped to publish or was available from him.
He then proceeded to show unusual Tibetan items that he had discovered and various
different aspects of Tibetan collecting. These were all illustrated in the form of large
photographs on card, which made it easier for the audience to see.
Before starting the business meeting Leo Martyn showed some Nepalese ‘Cavalry Stamps’ and a stick that post runner would use to carry the sack of mail on their shoulders.
The business meeting then followed: -
Item (1). The position of President and Vice President.
Colin Hepper stated that when Wolfgang Hellrigl had to stand down as President, he had
approached both Armand Singer and Dick van der Wateren to take over these posts. This they
agreed to but there had been no voting of the members and the question was raised
‘should voting have taken place’? Dr Hellrigl stated that he felt that members
were more than happy with the two officers in question and that this meeting should
formally approve it. This was done so unanimously.
Item (2). Publishing Postal Himal.
Colin Hepper stated that over a long period Leo Martyn had maintained an excellent
standard of publication. However due to an increase in workload, publications had slipped
behind, but with some help from himself this had now almost been corrected. Richard
Hanchett had volunteered to take over the position of Editor from Leo.
He would do this officially on 1 January 2001 but in the meantime would work with Leo so
that there was smooth transfer of posts.
Item (3). Circle Auctions.
Al Zuluetta is taking over the position of auctioneer and he told the meeting that he
thought it would be better to run one large auction each year, rather than a number of
smaller ones. He suggested that this auction should be run in September each year. Members
would then know the time of the auction each year and would have plenty of time to prepare
lots and send to him. Details of his proposals would be published in Postal Himal.
Item (4). Financial report.
Colin Hepper presented the balance sheets for all transactions except for North America
for the last three years. Armand Singer then stated that he had some concerns about the
USA accounts. He stressed that members must appreciate that all society officers worked
for nothing in their own time, which was not always easy to do. However the balance sheet
that he had received from Roger Skinner showed no funds at all which was a worrying
aspect. It was possible because he had asked for this at a very late stage before he left
for England that Roger had been unable to get a balance sheet together in the short time
available.
There was some discussion as to the best ways to tighten up on our accounting procedures, and a suggestion from Wolfgang Hellrigl that the President, Vice President and Secretary look into our accounting and resolve the problem was agreed by the meeting.
The business meeting was then closed and members used the remaining short time for discussion and viewing of the items on display.
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