Gozo Philatelic Society

Diary of the Gozo Philatelic Society

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13^th January	GPS represented at Gozo NGOs Association AGM.
15^th January	GPS Annual General Meeting (including prize giving).
29^th January	Presentation of special scroll to new Bishop Mario Grech.
29^th - 30^th March	Practical sessions for Seminary School students.
19^th April	Pasta Night.
3^rd July	Stamp-collecting sessions begun at Don Bosco Oratory Summer Club.
30^th July	Members' Meeting (first regular slot on the last Sunday of the month).
October	Special Exhibition at Gozo Archives hall.
9^th October	Visit by Malta Study Circle.
28^th October	Participation in Franciscan Centenary Mgarr Exhibition.
3^rd November	Participation in Franciscan Centenary Mgarr Exhibition.
5^th November	Bid-Buy session during Exhibition.
11^th November	Ta' Pinu Mass in memory of philatelist Anthony Fenech (GPS consultant).
12^th November	Poetry Competition prize giving (organized with Ghaqda Poeti) during last day of Exhibition.
22^nd November	GPS represented at "Leader" LAG information meeting.
25^th November	Specialized exhibition during Xewkija Day by Xewkija council.

14^th January	7^th AGM (including prize giving).
2^nd March	Ta' Pinu Mass for the repose of GPS President's son.
13^th April	Stamp display during public lecture about Emvin Cremona at Gozo Ministry Hall.
17^th -20^th April	Participation in Gozo NGOs Association stand at Naxxar Fiera tal-Volontarjat.
20^th May	Participation in Spring Fair at Cremona Lyceum Complex.
9^th November	GPS website launched.
9^th -19^th October	8^th GPS Philatelic Exhibition.
26^th November	Beginning of regular stamp-collecting sessions at Ninu Cremona Lyceum Complex.

13^th January	8^th Annual General Meeting.
27^th January	Members' Meeting.
24^th February	Members' Meeting.
22^nd March	Overseas member John Vassallo brings part of his award-winning "Australia-Malta" collection.
30^th March	Members' Meeting.
27^th April	Members' Meeting.
4^th May	GPS Philatelic Exhibition at Cremona Scondary Spring Fair.
25^th May	Members' Meeting.
29^th June	Members' Meeting.
July - August	Weekly philatelic sessions at Don Bosco Summer Club by Anthony Grech.
26^th October	Members' Meeting.
29^th October	GPS Secretary Ant. Vassallo chosen as administrator of the Voluntary Sector Fund.
31^st October	Exhibition judging.
30^th November	Members' meeting.
28^st December	Members' meeting.

11^th January	9^th Annual General Meeting.
6^th December	Members' Meeting (with Exhibition prize giving).
25^th January	Members' Meeting.
23^rd May	GPS participates in "Lejlet Lapsi" (special covers).
3^rd July	Visit by delegation from Maltapost.
5^th August	A second visit by Maltapost delegation.
10^th November	GPS secretary meets School Heads.
24^th - 26^th November	Visits to Seminary Secondary School.
6^th December	Members' Meeting.
14^th December	The Times prints letter from Jos. Fenech - Balzan member.

10^th January	10^th Annual General Meeting.
16^th February	AGM and Exhibition Prizegiving featured in The Maltese Herald.
7^th March	Members' Meeting.
10^th March	GPS Secretary Ant. Vassallo confirmed Gozo NGOs Association President.
4^th April	Members' Meeting.
2^nd May	Members' Meeting.
August - September	Il-Hajja f'Ghawdex features article by President Anton Said.
5^th September	Members' Meeting.
4^th October	GPS founder - member George Vella lectures about Malta's Christmas stamps.
26^th October	Visit by Maltapost Philately officials.
13^th November	First day of Exhibition; Judging takes place.
13^th November	MaltaPost issues handstamps for 11^th GPS Exhibition.

9^th January	11^th Annual General Meeting.
20^th January	First meeting of Newsletter Editorial Board.
12^th February	Decision to turn the Newsletter into a full-colour publication.
15^th February	The Maltese Herald (Australia) features Exhib. Prize giving.
6^th March	Members' Meeting.
7^th March	GPS represented at MaltaPost meeting for Maltese philatelic societies.
March	First full-colour Newsletter.
12^th April	GPS project accepted in Eco-Gozo scheme.
18^th - 24^th April	Participation in John Paul II Exhibition in Seminary Hall.
1^st May	Members' Meeting.
7^th - 8^th May	Participation in Nadur "Mayfair".
June	Exhibition set up at Folklore Museum during Lejlet Lapsi.
2^nd June	First meeting of EcoGozo sub-committee.
21^st June	President and Secretary signing ceremony re Eco-Gozo NGO scheme.
28^th June	The GPS is enrolled as a Voluntary Organization.
13^th July	Philately Group opens at Skola Sajf Don Bosco Club.
13^th August	GPS partnered the Ghajnsielem parish bells' handstamp Cover.
4^th Septmber	Members' Meeting.
2^nd October	Members' Meeting.
21^st - 23^rd October	Anthony Grech participates at Maltex.
26^th October	Committee meeting finalizes preparations for Exhibition and Eco-Gozo book launch.
6^th November	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
7^th November	Exhibition setting-up begins.
11^th November	Exhibition judging.
11^th November	Official Opening of 12^th Exhibition.
11^th November	Launch of "Isle of Joy ob Stamps" Eco-Gozo co-funded and published by GPS.
14^th November	Government Department of Information Press Release about Isle of Joy.
20^th November	Stanley Gibbons e-newsletter features Isle of Joy.
30^th November	Committee confirms Exhibition prizewinners and prepares for GIVE participation.
4^th December	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
6^th - 7^th December	Participation in 2^nd GIVE.
December	Philatelic Items were included in the Annual Crib Exhibition.
20^th December	Minister Giovanna Debono distributes cheques in Eco-Gozo NGOs scheme (in the case of GPS for the "Isle of Joy" book).
28^th December	Final Meeting of the outgoing Committee finalizes preparation for the AGM.
28^th December	Letter of Congratulations sent to Chev. Dr. Alfred Bonnici (GPS member and MPS presidend) on his becoming an Officer in the National Order of Merit.

3^rd January	Anton Said and Anthony Grech visit Bishop Mario Grech to give him a copy of "Isle of Joy" in which he is among the personalities featured.
4^th January	Anthony Grech prepares cover for Ninu Cremona handstamp.
15^th January	AGM and Exhibition Prize Giving.
21^nd January	1^st Meeting of the commitee returned from AGM chooses officers and sub-committees.
5^th February	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
18^st February	Anthony Grech prepares cover for Cardinal Prostero Grech Handstamp.
29^th February	Commitee discuss future activities.
4^th March	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
21^st March	Committee discusses Newsletter and Website developments and finalizes VO report.
23^rd March	Anthony Grech prepares 2 Covers for Landscape set.
1^st April	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
3^rd April	Anthony Grech prepares Cover for Comino (Occasions) stamp.
8^th April	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
1^st May	Mass at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary in suffrage of late wife of Sliema Stamp Shop owner, Malta Catalogue publisher and GPS supporter Joe Buttigieg.
6^th May	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ ‾ resuming after summer.
17^th May	Committee decides on "Majesty" for this year's Exhibition Open 'traditional Philately theme.
18^th July	Committee discuses Newsletter and Exhibition.
10^th August	Editorial Board prepares special Newsletter to contain a complete Catalogue of GPS productions.
22^nd August	Anthony Grech prepares cover for opening of Ghasri sub-postoffice.
September	"A vision for an Eco&-Island" includes reference to our "Isle of Joy".
2^nd September	Members' Meeting resumes at Victoria Scouts HQ.
26^th September	Anthony Grech prepares covers for the Gates set (Chambray and Lunzjata).
4^th October	Committee chooses designs for that year's Exhibition personalized stamps and cards.
7^th October	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
8^th October	Preliminary agreement regarding MaltaPost support.
October	Complete Catalogue (updated up to August) appears as issue for 49.
31^st October	Anthony Grech prepares cover for De Soldanis cover.
4^th November	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.
5^th November	Exhibition setting-up beging.
9^th November	Exhibition Judging begins.
10^th November	MaltaPost uses GPS Exhibition commemorative handstamp, designed by Anthony Grech.
10^th November	Anthony Grech prepares four different Covers for that year's edition of 5 personalized stamps (designed by Anthony Grech) on the occasion of the 13^th annual GPS Exhibition at the usual St. Francis Square Hall location and also prepares special "10-11-12-13" Cover.
16^th November	Exhibition concluded.
23^rd November	Committee confirms Exhibition prizes and decides AGM date.
29^th November	Editorial Board meets to finalize 50^th issue of Newsletter.
2^nd December	Members' Meeting at Victoria Scouts HQ.

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