Upcoming Regular Meetings (January and February) at Harrison House
March 10 - Marie Gibbs - Philatelic Trivia Quiz-Club Participation
March 24 - Marie Gibbs- Seattle World’s Fair
April 14 - Video - FDR’s Interest in Stamps
April 28 - Club Members Show and Tell
March 2025 Columbian Is Available
Ohio Precancel Club
Is meeting March 8 from 9n am to 2 pm in Kettering. See the March Columbian for more information.
MSDA Stamp Show
Will be March 29-30 at Westgate Park Streethouse. See the March Columbian for more information.
Colopex is Back!
Save the Date—June 20 & 21, 2025
This will NOT be a World Series of Philately show, but there will be a Free F’rall Exhibition. Applications will be posted soon. Come celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Columbus Philatelic Club!
January 2025 Columbian is Posted
Columbus Stamp Show Is ON
June 20-21, 2025. New location will be at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio! This will NOT be a WSP show but will have a small Free F’r All exhibition. It likely will have a new name. We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Columbus Philatelic Club. We hope to have 15 dealers. Details to follow.
2024 Worthington Stamp Show Cancelled
Due to lack of a suitable venue.
Colopex is no longer a WSP Show
We thank all of our exhibitors, dealers, attendees, and club members for their support through the years. We hope to sponsor a bourse with a Free-f’r-All exhibiting opportunity in the spring/early summer if a suitable venue can be found.
November 2024 Columbian is posted
Regular Meeting of the Columbus Philatelic Club at Harrison House
Monday, November 11, 2024
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Ken Gilbert: Estonia and Mare Balticum 2024
Upcoming Meetings
Note: During the Holiday Season, the club meets only ONCE in the months of NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, and JANUARY.
Nov 11. Ken Gilbert
Dec 9. Holiday Party
July Columbian Is Posted
Colopex 24 Has Ended
Thanks to all exhibitors, dealers, attendees, and volunteers. Without you, this show would not be possible!
Colopex is ON!
May 31 and June 1 at the Doubletree Worthington. Deadline for entries is April 1 unless filled before then. We anticipate between 110 and 120 frames.
Entries for Colopex Are Now Open
See the link below for entry info. Deadline is April 1. Note that ALL entries will be posted on the site and pdf’s of Title Pages and Synopses are required.
Meeting for New Collectors at Westland Library January 11th 6:30
Do you need a new, inexpensive but enjoyable hobby? Join us at the Westland library for a casual introduction to philately - better known as stamp collecting. The great thing about stamp collection is that there are no rules! You can collect what you like - some people collect cat or dog stamps, some people collect Disney stamps, and others collect cartoon stamps. Any theme you are interested in likely has stamps devoted to it. There is no wrong way to collect stamps.
Join us Jan. 11th at 6:30. For your first meeting you will receive:
A tote bag
Tongs
A magnifying glass
Some free stamps
This will get you started on a hobby that is easy, fun and relatively easy to delve into; with such a vast array of prints, there really is something for everyone.
Dues Are Due for 2024
$10 for one year, $15 for a couple. See the Columbian for details.
The January 2024 Issue of the Columbian Has Been Posted
Now Once A Month Meeting (November, December, and January)
We will only meet the second Tuesday of the month in November, December, and January due to the holidays.
Meeting Updates (at Harrison House)
JAN 8 Jake Jacob’s “Air Force 50th Anniversary Cancels”
FEB 13 Lincoln and Lincoln stamps with John Cooper presenting in character as Abraham Lincoln. The presentation will feature Lincoln stamps, but may include a few Lincoln anecdotes as well. Members are invited to bring guests to meet Abraham Lincoln that night.
FEB 26 Graham Beck: Exploring Stamps of Egypt
All meeting have a social time at 6:30 pm followed by a business meeting at 7 pm
The October issue of the Columbian has Been Posted
Worthington Stamp Show 2023
62th Annual Worthington Stamp Show
December 8-9, 2023
Doubletree Hilton Worthington
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH 43235
The May issue of the Columbian has been posted
Special Meeting June 24
For the July 24 meeting, we will meet at the Headquarters of the CHS, 717 Town Street, our original meeting place at the Columbus Historical Society. We will have a guided tour of the new exhibit: The Art of Edoardo Alfieri, Information at: https://www.columbushistory.org/the-art-of-edoardo-alfieri
Meeting Location Change
All meetings will take now take place at Harrison House, 570 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Art Wohlfrom Passes
Calling hours: Sunday April 2 2PM - 5PM at Egan-Ryan downtown
Funeral Mass: St. Agatha Church Monday April 3 at 10AM
All meeting have a social time at 6:30 pm followed by a business meeting at 7 pm
The March Issue of the Columbian has been posted
Dues Are Due for 2023
$10 for one year, $15 for a couple. See the Columbian for details.
New Meeting Site for Worthington Stamp Club
Meets the first and third Mondays at 7:00 PM
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin Granville Rd (161), Columbus, Ohio 43235.
Fifth Monday Meetings at Villa Nova will continue.
Colopex 23
Colopex 23 Is Cancelled
The show will not be held in 2023 due to the Great American Stamp Show being in Cleveland. See you in 2024! See our Colopex pages for more information.
Future Meetings (Starting at 7:00)
All meetings are now at the Columbus Historical Society
First monthly meeting (Second Monday of the month). At CHS, starting at 6:30 PM with a business meeting at 7:00 followed by a program. Zoom may be available.
COLUMBUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
717 West Town Street
It is easily accessed from the freeway as shown in the map (Town St. is labelled Rte. 62) in the March Newsletter Enter at the main entrance at the west side of the building.
Second monthly meeting (Fourth Monday of the month) At CHS (Starting at 6:30)
If you did not receive an email invitation to our previous Zoom meetings, then email Walt—wbauer57@gmail.com so that he can invite you to future Zoom meetings
Stan Bednarczyk Passes
He passed on December 15, 2021. He was the previous owner of the Crown and Eagle stamp store on North High Street and a stalwart supporter of the Worthington Stamp Club. For many years he was the Keeper of the Cash for the WSC Pizza and Beer parties at Villa Nova. He will be missed.
Henry Fisher Passes
On 14 November 2020, Henry Fisher passed away. Henry was very active in club activities. He exhibited in many Colopex shows; he had held every elective office for the club; he spoke his opinions with vigor at many meetings. We will sorely miss Henry. Our condolences go out to his widow Goldie and their two children.
About The Columbus Philatelic Club
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc. (CPC) was established in 1925. Its purpose is to promote the hobby of stamp collecting and philately in general and as our major event, host the annual COLOPEX exhibition and bourse, an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately accredited exhibition.
Monthly Meetings
The Club Events Calendar contains details about upcoming meetings. Meetings start at 7:00 PM with social time, trading, and selling. The formal meeting starts at 7:30 PM with a short business meeting and a program of interest on many different aspects of stamp collecting. There are mini-auctions of stamp and philatelic literature items at each meeting and one or two commission auctions during the year.
All are welcome!
Membership and More Information
Annual membership dues are $10.00 for single membership and $15.00 for family membership. Dues may be paid at a regular meeting or by mailing to the below address. Checks are to be payable to The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
Further information concerning meetings, membership or other topics may be obtained by attending a meeting, sending us a message using the Contact Us form, or by addressing a request to
The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
PO Box 20582
Columbus OH 43220-0582
CPC Officers 2019
President: Van Siegling. Vice-President: Rick Young. Secretary: Maureen Thacker. Treasurer: Walter Bauer. Immediate Past President: Jason Manchester. Columbian Editor: Jason Manchester. Board Members: Gary Eschelbach (2019-20), Ken Gilbert (2019-20), Ed Gosnell (2018-19) and David Gray (2018-19).
Latest News
Colopex Information Updated with Free F’rall Entry Form
Updated March 14, 2025
March 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated March 3, 2025
January 2025 Columbian Newsletter
Updated January 6, 2025
Stamp Show News
Updated December 12, 2024
Worthington Stamp Show and Colopex News
Updated November 4, 2024
November 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated November 4, 2024
September 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated September 3, 2024
July 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated July 7, 2024
May 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated June 4, 2024
Colopex Update
Updated June 2, 2024
March 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated March 3, 2024
Colopex and show hotel info updated
Updated January 24, 2024
January 2024 Columbian Newsletter
Updated January 7, 2024
November 2023 Columbian Newsletter
Uploaded October 20, 2023
Constitution and Bylaws Updated October 22, 2023
October 2023 Columbian Newsletter
Updated September 11, 2023
July 2023 Columbian Newsletter
Updated July 9, 2023
May 2023 Columbian Newsletter
Updated May 7, 2023
Meeting Location Change
Updated May 7, 2023
Art Wohlfrom Passes
Updated March 30, 2023
Pages Updated with Meeting and Colopex 23 info
Posted January 4, 2023
November 2022 Columbian Newsletter
Posted October 31 2022
September 2022 Columbian Newsletter
Posted August 21, 2022
Schedule updated
Updated August 14, 2022
Colopex 22 Palmares Posted
Updated June 11, 2022
Updated May 24, 2022
Colopex 22 Schedule Added
Updated May 24, 2022
Updated May 6, 2022
Updated April 20, 2022
Updated April 20, 2022
Updated April 8, 2021
March 2022 Columbian Newsletter
Updated March 6, 2022
Prospectus for Colopex 2022 and jury list added.
Updated March 3, 2022
January Columbian Newsletter
Updated January 2, 2022
September Columbian Newsletter
Posted September 1, 2021
May Columbian Newsletter
Posted May 9, 2021
March Columbian Newsletter
Posted April 2, 2021
There are no dues for 2021: The club has decided on a “dues-free year”. If you have already paid, your membership will be extended one year.
Posted November 8, 2020
We regret to inform the club of the passing of long time member Walt Beauvais on March 23. Walt was a Life Member of the CPC and the APS and served as club secretary and treasurer for many years. We will miss him
Posted April 5, 2020.
APS UPDATE on COVID-19 with Show Information and advice for collectors.
Posted March 14, 2020
All meetings are cancelled until further notice. As of now, Colopex is also cancelled
Updated March 31, 2020.
2020 Show Hotel and Show Banquet information has been posted.
Colopex 19 Palmares posted on June 15, 2019
Dues: $10 for single, and $15 per couple. See or mail Walt Bauer, CPC Treasurer, PO Box 20582, Columbus, OH 43220-0582
Check the Calendar of Events for recently posted club events and activities!
Download the COLOPEX 2022 Exhibition Prospectus and Entry Form.