By featuring APS affiliates, we hope to inform our membership of the national specialty groups that are associated with the American Philatelic Society and of the services each has to offer. A complete list of our 200+ affiliates can be found on our website or by contacting headquarters (100 Match Factory Place, Bellefotne, PA 16823; telephone 814-933-3803).

Featured affiliates are selected randomly or as information is received. We encourage our affiliates to provide us with up-to-date information on society news, events, and group achievements so that we can keep the membership informed. Send information to Jim McDevitt, 3561 Country Court North, Mobile, AL 36619-5335 or e-mail cwouscg@aol.com.

Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International (Unit 43)
Established in 1950, MEPSI is the largest and oldest society in the world devoted solely to Mexico philately. Annual dues: $30. Benefits: informative quarterly journal Mexicana, local chapters, study groups, extensive library, auctions, sales book circuits, handbooks, exhibition and special awards, expertizing, directory, annual meetings in the U.S. and Mexico. Website: www.mepsi.org. Contact: Michael Roberts, 5881 West 75th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1706. E-mail: mepsi@ca.rr.com.

China Stamp Society (Affiliate 10)
Established in 1936 for the purpose of promoting interest and encouraging research in all periods of the philately and postal history of China. It was incorporated in New York as a not-for-profit organization in 1946 and today is one of the oldest active affiliates of the APS — joining in 1978. Beginning October 14 there is a “members only” On-Line-Sales section of the society’s website addressing all areas of Chinese philately. A new edition of the Ma Catalogue of Chinese Stamps will be published in 2009. Annual dues: North America $21, others $27. Benefits: the bimonthly journal The China Clipper, local chapters, handbooks, expertizing, and exhibition awards. Website: www.chinastampsociety.org. Contact: Paul Gault, P.O. Box 20711, Columbus, OH 43220. E-mail: secretary@chinastampsociety.org.

Scouts on Stamps Society International (Affiliate 202)
Scouts on Stamps is an international, incorporated group with a membership of more than 950 members, comprising men, women, boys, and girls of all ages who are interested in collecting stamps and other philatelic material related to the Boy and Girl Scout movements and in the promotion of international good will and understanding by means of Scout Philately. Annual dues: U.S. $15, others $18. Benefits: the bimonthly publication SOSSI Journal, local chapters, study groups, auctions, slide programs, speakers bureau, handbooks, library, and annual convention. Website: www.sossi.org. Contact: Walter M. Creitz, 2000 Cambridge Avenue, #185, Wyomissing, PA 19610-2733. E-mail: wmcreitz@aol.com.

The United States Stamp Society (Affiliate 150)
The USSS is the largest philatelic organization dedicated to the research and study of postage and revenue issues and stamped paper of the United States and U.S. administered areas produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and other contract printers. The Society is a non-profit collector-based organization with a worldwide membership of 1,700+. Since 1930, the society has encouraged philatelic study through voluntary membership in specialized committees. Research is made available through published books, research papers and articles in its monthly journal. Annual dues: U.S. $25, others $32. Benefits: the award-winning monthly journal The United States Specialist, study groups, handbooks, discounts on all society publications, exhibition awards, and annual convention. Website: www.usstamps.org. Contact: Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 6634, Katy, TX 77491-6634.

The Postal Order Society (Affiliate 167)
A non-profit society based in the United Kingdom, the POS was founded May 1, 1985, and is devoted to the pursuit and study of Postal Orders of the world and related material. Annual dues: U.S. $10 (£18 to send Postal Order News by air mail from the U.K.), others $15. Benefits: the quarterly publication Postal Order News, directory, sales book circuits, auctions, new issue service, and annual convention in London. Website: http://postalordersociety.jottit.com Contact: Jack Harwood, 3241 Ringwood Meadows, Sarasota, FL 34235-7005. E-mail: jharwood2@comcast.net.

American Topical Association (Affiliate 177)
The ATA is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and encouraging topical collecting and research, and to provide the exchange of ideas among members. Pick a topic to find out if they can help you! Annual dues: U.S. $25, others $33. Benefits: the award-winning bi-monthly publication Topical Times, translation services, membership directory, study units, checklists, handbooks, and annual convention. Website: www.americantopicalassn.org. Contact: ATA Central Office, P. O. Box 57, Arlington, TX 76004-0057. E-mail: americantopical@msn.com.

Fellowship of Samoa Specialists (Affiliate 240)
The FSS was founded in 1979 to promote philatelic research and the study of all aspects of Samoa. Annual dues: U.S. $18, Canadian $20 (members in “Euro” countries will now be able to pay either by personal check or bank notes in that currency). Benefits: the quarterly publication The Samoa Express, and a directory. Website: www.samoaexpress.org. Contact: Martin Miller, 157 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. E-mail: martymiller1947@yahoo.com.

APS Affiliate Coordination Committee
J.E. McDevitt, Chairman
3561 Country Court North
Mobile, AL 36619-5335