2021/2022
Presidentâs New Year 2022 letter Dear LISC friends What a strange time we live in, because of the Covid only a few personal contacts are possible. Fortunately the Europa Forum still took place in Europe (Thessaloniki, Greece). During this Forum I was finally able to hand over the award that he more than deserved to our past President Spyros. În a difficult period he led LISC as you would expect from a leader. Unfortunately, the meeting we planned with LISC friends from Europe was not such a success, unfortunately only six members were present. Now, that we are on the eve of 2022 and we still do not know where we stand and whether the International Convention in Montreal will take place. It is also difficult to make further plans. Early next month we will have another Îoard meeting, in which we will discuss this subject in detail. Perhaps this time also has an advantage because there are few other things we can do, it might be the right time to take a closer look at the stamp collection. Micha Gelber still has stamps for sale that can be ordered from him: (m.gelber@kpnmail.nl). Because we also want to put the membership administration in order this year, I would like from all Chapters to request our Secretary Evan Wm Jones: (E.W.M.J@icloud.com) to specify who is the Chairman and the Secretary of the chapter. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New year 2022, but above all stay healthy! PCC/PMJF PETER BRANDENBURG LISC President 2021-2022
In this Issue
Presidentâs Letter............. 1 Past yearâs FDCs............... 2 LISC Committees.............. 2 LISC Board 2021-2022....... 3 104 th LCICon 2022 MontrĂ©al.................... 4-5 Catalogues &
Encyclopedia .................6 Peter Keller LISC founder ................ 7 Europa Forum 2021.......... 8
No. 239/2021
December
Past yearsâ FDCs
LISC COMMITEES 2021-2022 Executive Committee Peter Brandenburg President Leow Chua Mong 2nd Vice President Spyros Seremidis Past President Evan Wm Jones Secretary Ton van der Laak Treasurer Dianna Olivia Lim Special Advisor Micha Gelber Executive Director
Member Committee Eric Koh Developer App Dianna Olivia Lim Asia Spyros Seremidis Greece & Cyprus Evan Wm Jones Secretary U.K Daniel Barbier France Ted Henebery Australia Antonio Marte Italy Jan Pieter Bal Benelux & USA Ruth Chua Phlippines & Indonesia
Nominating Committee The Committee consists of the last three Presidents.The Nominating Committee prepares the list of candidates for the year 2021-2022. Nominations are always welcome. Dianna Olivia Lim Ted Henebery Spyros Seremidis
Financial Committee Ton van der Laak Treasurer Daniel Barbier Ivan Wong Peter Brandenburg Thierry De Wandeleir Advisor
Stamp Quality and Verification Committee â NIS The task of this Committee is verification of new stamp issues and collectables in accordance with Policy Manual PS 0017. Micha Gelber Chairperson Thierry de Wandeleir Ton van Vliet ROS (Rotary)
Editorial Committee Spyros Seremidis Editor âPhilatelistâ Peter Brandenburg Webmaster George Chrissovitsianos Graphic Designer Dianna Olivia Lim
Audit Committee The Committee reviews the Constitution and Policy Manual, proposing & presenting amendments to the Board and AGM. To check the financial report as presented by the treasurer before the Board Meeting. David Jones Spyros Seremidis Wang Ban Frank Marcus
Constitution & Policy Committee
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The Committee reviews the Constitution and Policy Manual, proposing & presenting amendments to the Board and AGM. Spyros Seremidis Chairperson Ted Henebery Daniel Barbier Evan Jones Secretary
Convention Committee The Committee prepares all matters necessary for the convention to run smoothly Daniel Barbier Chairperson Evan Jones Ivan Wong Micha Gelber Advisor
LISC BOARD 2021-2022
LISC BOARD 2021-2022 President
Lion Peter Brandenburg (The Netherlands) brandenburgp@gmail.com
vacant
Peter Brandenburg President 2021-2022
2nd Vice President
Lion Leow Chua Mong (Singapore) leow_chua_mong@yahoo.com
Spyros Seremidis Immediate Past President
1 st Vice President
Immediate Past President Lion Spyros Seremidis (Greece) seremidis@gmail.com
Secretary
Lion Îvan Wm Jones (United Kingdom) e.w.m.j@icloud.com
Treasurer
Leow Chua Mong 2nd Vice President
Îvan Wm Jones Secretary
Ton Van der Laak Treasurer
DIRECTORS ONE YEAR
Lion Ton Van der Laak (The Netherlands) tonvaNderlaak@gmail.com
Webmaster
Lion Peter Brandenburg (The Netherlands) brandenburgp@gmail.com
Directors 1 year
Lion Ivan Wong (Hong Kong) ivan@netvigator.com Lion Wang Ban (China) jms_cook@126.com
Ivan Wong
Wang Ban DIRECTORS TWO YEARS
Directors 2 years
Lion Daniel Barbier (France) barbierdaniel@wanadoo.gr Lion Ruth Chua (Philippines) ruthvchua@yahoo.com
Life Directors
Daniel Barbier
Ruth Chua
LIFE DIRECTORS - EXISTING DIRECTORS
LIFE MEMBER
Lion Howard Levenson (USA) Lion Micha Gelber (The Netherlands) Lion David Jones (Wales-UK)
Life Member
Lion Dianna Olivia Lim (Singapore) diannaolivia@gmail.com
Micha Gelber
Special Advisor for President
Howard Levenson
David Jones
Dianna Olivia Lim Special Advisor for Asia
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JUNE 24-28, 2022 PALAIS DES CONGRĂS DE MONTRĂAL Weâre excited for you to join us in beautiful MontrĂ©al at LCICon 2022 with plenary sessions, service activities, entertainment and much more. During a typical year the LCI conservatively estimates that 15,000 to 18,000 delegates attend their annual gathering. They are however, forecasting approximately 10,000 delegates for 2022 due to the realities of postpandemic travel. But we might be in for a surprise - the 2020 Convention was cancelled, and the 2021 edition was 100% virtual. The Lions members love to meet, so they might arrive in droves. Or prides. You get the idea. The event will be headquartered at the âLe Centre Sheraton MontrĂ©al Hotelâ. But given the sheer volume of attendees, hotels across the city will likely be at full capacity. Some meeting will be at the âPalais des CongrĂšs de MontrĂ©alâ and some will be held at the International Convention at the âBell Centreâ. With more than 30,000 room nights expected for the cityâs hotels, the event is expected to generate $16 million in tourism spending to MontrĂ©alâs economy!
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âą Enjoy music and live entertainment acts featuring top performers from all over the world. âą Celebrate cultural diversity by marching in the Parade of Nations with fellow Lions and Leos. âą Learn and grow your skills in expert-lead seminars. âą Hear from world-renowned speakers. âą Meet and chat with Lion Clubs International staff about how to enhance your service, create new opportunities, access key resources and more. âą Meet LISC Board members and friends during the 2022 AGM and enjoy our LISC Booth. âą Participate in the exciting conclusion of Campaign 100, our Foundationâs historic effort to ensure our future of service. âą If youâre a delegate for your Lions club, and your club is in good standing, youâll be able to cast a vote in the International Election.
Staying safe As always, safety is always a top priority for us. This year, we will be partnering with local officials to apply all
recommended health and safety guidelines. Weâll let you know more about the safety procedures as we get close to LCICon 2022.
Things you will need * An up-to-date passport * Proof that you are fully vaccinated.
LCICon 2022 MontrĂ©al Take in MontrĂ©alâs rich history and culture at LCICon 2022! From beautiful architecture and a buzzing arts scene to a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and shops, MontrĂ©al offers an LCICon 2022 experience like never before! At the Palais des congrĂšs de MontrĂ©al Exhibit Hall, where the convention takes place, youâll be greeted by beautiful contemporary windows and modern art that truly represents the incredible diversity of Lions Clubs International. Connect with Lions International staff as well as Lions and Leos from around the world in the Exhibit Hall while exploring the many facets of our organization. And if youâre a delegate from a club in good standing, vote in the International Election. Join us in the famous Bell Centre, to listen to a wide variety of topics from world-renowned keynote speakers at our Plenary Sessions. And, of course, hear from our organizational leaders about the past,present and future of Lions International. But thatâs not all at the International Show which will also take place in the Bell Centre arena, you can catch world -class entertainment!
It wouldnât be LCICon without service opportunities - which weâll tell you about closer to the date. Take part in, or simply enjoy, the Parade of Nations featuring thousands of Lions from all over the world. The legendary mr Smokey Robinson singer, song writer, record producer, record executive and co-founder of Motown Records is coming to LCICon 2022 MontrĂ©al! With dozens of top - 40 hits like âI Second That Emotionâ and âThe Tears of a Clownâ and over 60 years of performing live, Smokeyâs show will be something you wonât forget-and canât miss. Check back later, for more information on whatâs going on at LCICon 2022 MontrĂ©al! Registration Fee: Lion $175.00
Getting to Canada In 2022, the premier Lions event of the year is happening in beautiful MontrĂ©al, Canada. With tons of amazing architecture, a buzzing arts scene, and amazing and diverse restaurants and cafĂ©s, youâll have the time of your life at LCICon 2022. Take a look at what youâll experience! Please note that processing times for passports and visas times for passports are currently taking 4.5 months to 5 months on average. So, plan appropriately now, so we can see you at LCICon 2022! Weâre excited for our Lions and Leos from around the world to come together once again in beautiful MontrĂ©al! Get ready and register today. PHILATELIST [239] /5
CATALOGUES
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ENCYCLOPEDIA
One of the great advantages of LISC membership is that you have access via the LISCÂwebsite, to the digital Pdf files of the LISC Catalog and the LISC Encyclopedia. The LISCÂcatalog over 200 pages in full color, provides an overview of all the Lions stamps and varieties known to us, including private issues. The LISC Encyclopedia arranged by country, gives a complete description and an image of the Lions stamps included in the LISC catalog, complete with the associated variants, such as imperforates, De luxe sheets, color proofs, errors, mis perforations and First Day Covers. In addition to the stamps of Helen Keller, Hansen and Follereau is for each country also included an overview of the stamps, sheets, FDC's, etc. known to us with the theme Blindness and the theme Leprosy. The LISC Encyclopedia has over 1.600 pages in full color. Except for the information about the Lions stamps, the following PdfÂfiles are also available for collectors of stamps from other Service Clubs: The Rotary on Stamps Catalog and the Catalog for other Service Clubs such as JCI/Jaycees, Kiwanis, Round Table, Soroptimists and Zontas. Finally you will find an overview of all Lions Conventions (and Rotary Conventions) with an image of the Intern. president, location of the Convention, presidential theme and if known a philatelic item. The LISC Encyclopedia and all three Catalogs are continuously updated and refreshed on the LISC website at least once a year. All files may be downloaded by LISC Int'l members for their own use only. It is not permit ted to pass on these files or parts thereof to third parties. I hope you will benefit from these publications in setting up your own collection and I would like to invite you to visit the LISC website and open the LISC Ency clopedia and catalogues. You will find most of the answers to your questions about your Lions stamp collection. Rtn. TON VAN VLIET Editor Encyclopedia, Catalog, Stamp album
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Peter G. Keller - LISC Founder At 1951, during the 34th Lions International Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Lions International Stamp Club (LISC) was officially chartered. Peter Keller who founded the Lions International Stamp Club and served as its Secretary for more than twenty years, authored also a regular stamp collecting column in the LION Magazine calling stamp collecting âThe King of Hobbies and the Hobby of Kingsâ. Within a year the LISC had members from five countries, collecting and trading rare or interesting stamps of all kinds. Since 1940 countries such as Cuba, Philippines and Nicaragua have issued commemorative stamps featuring the Lions Clubs International emblem and past International Presidents like Finis Davis of Louisville - Kentucky who served from 1960 - 1961 and Clarence Sturm from Manawa Wisconsin who served from 1959-60. As with anything that Lions are involved in, fun and fellowship leads to Service! The LISC founder Peter G. Keller who born in New York, October 13, 1894 was a stamp dealer and director of the (ASDA) American Stamp Dealers Association. Termed the âModern Eraâ of stamp dealing in America the years after November 1947, saw the national Organization for stamp dealers move into a bright new period with the appointment that month of Peter G. Keller as its Executive Secretary. Keller was the American Stamp Dealers Associationâs (ASDA) immediate past President and his efficiency and standards in that office, made him the logical candidate for this new position.
The incoming president of ASDA Edson J. Fifield, remarked, âIt is a great good fortune that our society of stamp dealers can attract to itself men of the character of Peter G. Keller.â The position, as was only part-time and was operated out of Mr. Kellerâs stamp business office, on Nassau Street in New York City. But Keller soon established a permanent headquarters of the Association, an operation that continues today and in August 1954, opened an official office at 116 Nassau Street. Meanwhile, Keller established 14 ASDA local chapters around the country including major ASDA clubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington and Philadelphia, Kansas City and Miami. His wife Helen Van Zilen Keller (married 1950) took an active role. After Peter retired in 1966, he and Helen continued to support the Organization. Further, as Bill Smith founding President of the Pin club of Virginia said: âStamps and pins is a hobby thatâs entertaining and a celebration of Lions dedication to Serviceâ. Lion Peter served two years as Club president, also as zone Chairman and deputy District Governor, also earned the Lions International Extention Award and by U.S.A and Canadian Philatelic Organizations. Peter died in his house Tappan, New York, September 15, 1972. The âPhilatelistâ magazine editor, Stamp dealers and LISC members expressed sympathy to mrs Helen Keller. An account of Lion Peterâs passing was also carried in Stamps. PCC/PMJF SPYROS SEREMIDIS LISC IPP
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2021 LIONS EUROPA FORUM This year's 66th Lions Europa Forum which was postponed last year due to CovidÂ19 pandemic restrictions took place on October 7 Â9, 2021 in the beautifu City of Thessaloniki. That Forum was the fourth organized by the M.D 117 GreeceÂCyprus (1968, 1990, 2003 and 2021). The Mayor of the city of Thessaloniki mr. Constantinos Zervas and the Forum President PID George Papas welcomed more than 650 of LCI oïŹcers, Directors, Governors, Lions, LEO members and friends from Greece and Europe. The Host Committee was also proud and honored by the virtual participation of our International President Douglas X. Alexander, Dr.JungÂYul Choi LCIF Chairperson and Brian Sheehan first Vice President, as well as the in person participation of the past International Presidents Gudrun Yngvadottir, Pino Grimaldi and Eberhard Wirfs. The Forum Headquarters were housed in the Covid free  5 stars "Grand Palace Hotel". The Opening and the Closing Ceremonies as well as Welcome Reception held at the very impressive âThessaloniki Concert Hallâ and the Thomas Kuti Music Competition at âThessaloniki State Conservatoryâ a clas sic building constructed in 1914. Further the Gala Dinner, Forumâs sessions, workshops, Seminars and social events were enthusiastically attended by the participants at Grand Palace Hotelâs halls. In the Hotel, had been also organized a few Lionic informative booths for the delegations. During the three day duration of the Forum 11 amendments and other main subjects were presented and discussed for approval by Forum Council, many interesting speeches and important Seminars were also held by distinguished Lion oïŹcers, while a few of city promenades and short distance excursions enjoyed by the interested persons. Among the Forum events also was Âas usual the event of the LISC Boardâs Presidency annual delivery, which took place at the âSpeakerâs Cornerâ Îżf the Grand Palace Hotel on Friday noon, October 8, 2021. During that event, the wellÂknown beautiful video concerning the diachronic route of the LISC organization was shown, while relevant brochures and Conventionâs stamps and pins were distributed. The video, was the same as had been presented during the 103rd virtual Montreal Convention 2021. Later PCC Spyros Seremidis LISC President 2020Â2021 thanked for the help and the support he had during his presidency from the Board and handed over the traditional presidential chain to his friend PCC and Europa Forumâs Accountant Peter Brandenburg who will serve as 2021Â2022 LISC President, wishing him a dynamic and productive new year for the sake of the longÂlife history of the Lions International Stamp Club. Shortly afterwards the new President Peter presented to the im. Past President Spyros, a honorary plaque in recognition of his successful leadership and oïŹered service for LISC. In conclusion, we could consider that Thessaloniki Europa Forum was very successful in presentations and a turning point for our future, approaching the diachronic ideological part of our international Organization and the broad horizons of Lions Service activities. The next 67th Europa Forum will take place at the capital of Croatia (Zagreb). PCC/PMJF SPYROS SEREMIDIS LISC IPP
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