About the Haiti Philatelic Society
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The Haiti Philatelic Society is dedicated to spreading knowledge and promoting research on the stamps and postal history of Haiti.
Founded in 1975 by Reginald Gagneron, the Society began when a few passionate collectors expressed interest in forming a study group. Within a year, membership grew to 25, prompting the formal establishment of the Society. Officers were elected, and the Society started publishing its quarterly journal, Haiti Philately.
The journal has had several distinguished editors over the years:
- Reginald Gagneron (1976)
- Peter C. Jeannopoulos (1977-1980, 2017-2019, 2022-present)
- Polly Van Dyke (1981-1984)
- Dr. Gerald L. Boarino (1985-1998)
- Barbara Levine (1999-2017)
- Wolfgang Windel (2019-2022)
Today, the Society boasts approximately 100 members, ranging from beginners to advanced specialists. While the majority of members reside in the United States, others come from Argentina, Australia, Canada, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
By-Laws of the Society
The Haiti Philatelic Society operates according to its By-Laws, which are periodically revised with the approval of the majority of voting members. These By-Laws ensure the smooth running and proper conduct of the Society’s business and activities.
2024 Patron, Beneficial, and Sustaining Members
Patron
Ubaldo “Wally” Deltoro, Nicolas Doire, Peter C. Jeannopoulos, Yvonne Kolarik, William A. Matthews
Beneficial
Emory Earl Toops
Sustaining
Anthony Chipaloski, Pierre E. Domond, Robert Dyer, Georges Fauriol, Manuel Galguera, Cornélis Grau, William Kearney, Newton Kulp, Len McMaster, Mayk Plewka, Henri-Claude Richard, John Seidl