CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

The CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE sponsors an annual CSA Philatelic Convention and Exhibition held at various WSP Shows across the country. The CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE Convention and Exhibition is the major annual gathering of Confederate collectors and features spectacular exhibits of Confederate stamps and covers. The famous Southern Supper is a major philatelic event. Each year at the Southern Supper, the Confederate Stamp Alliance Awards are presented. These consist of the Haydn Myer Award (service to the Alliance), the CP Writers Award (best article in the Confederate Philatelist since the last convention), and the August Dietz Award (research and writing since the last convention). Click the award name to review a listing of past recipients. In addition to these three awards, the exhibitors at the convention are recognized with a series of various exhibiting awards the most prestigious being the CSA Trophy for the best Confederate Exhibit. The awards presentations are always a highlight of the Southern Supper.

The original inscribed plaque of the Haydn Meyer Award is on display at the APRL (American Philatelic Research Library) in the APS Match Factory Headquarters at Bellefonte, Pa. The archives of the Alliance were moved to the APRL in 2002 and are available for research and study.

9 DEC 2009 -- The 2009 CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE Convention was held 4-6 DEC 2009 in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the FLOREX 2009 show. Click PHOTOS to see some pictures from the convention. The 64th Southern Supper was held Friday 4 DEC 2009 at the Marriott Downtown Hotel which served an excellent southern buffet. Many thanks to Siegel Auction Galleries for sponsoring the dinner wine, and to Phil Warman, John L. Kimbrough MD, and Charles Hanselmann for sponsoring the traditional CSA Hospitality Room. Special thanks to Deane Briggs MD who made all the major convention arrangements and acted as the convention host. CSA President Trish Kaufmann presided at the Southern Supper. The following awards were presented:

• The CSA Trophy was presented to Col Deane R. Briggs MD for his exhibit "Confederate Florida Postal History."
• The Haydn-Meyer Award for Service was not presented.
• The CP Writer's Award was presented to Col Larry Lohr for his article "The Joseph L. Parry Correspondence From Salisbury NC Military Prison."
• The August Dietz Award for research and publishing was presented as a joint award to Col Steven Walske and Col Scott Trepel for their book Special Mail Routes of the Civil War: A Guide to Across the Lines Postal History  and to Col James W. Milgram MD for his book Federal Civil War Postal History.
• A Special Trustees Award was presented to Gen Jerry Palazolo recognizing his 17 years of service as a member and later chairman of the CSA Authentication Service.  Gen Palazolo is voluntary stepping down from the Service and will assume the position of Chairman Emeritus.
• Col Joe Holleman was awarded an Honorary Life Membership.
• Col Ed Joyce, in recognition of his many years of service, was elevated to the honorary rank of "General."
  

CSA members exhibited a fabulous range of CSA material at the show and received the following awards:

• "Straightline Cancels on Confederate General Issue Stamps" (one frame) -- Conrad L. Bush -- CSA Jack E. Molesworth Memorial Award and a Vermeil Medal
• "The Confederate States Navy" -- James L. D. Monroe -- CSA Generals Award and APS Silver Medal.
• "Confederate States of America: Texas" -- Thomas Richards -- CSA Robert A. Siegel Award and APS Vermeil Medal.
• "Charleston South Carolina - The Confederate Period" -- Robert J. Karrer Jr -- CSA William G. Bogg Memorial Award and APS Gold Medal.
• "Confederate Florida Postal History" - Deane R. Briggs MD -- CSA Trophy, APS Gold Medal, APS Award of Excellence Pre-1900.
• "Early Postal Operations in the Confederacy" -- Tom Ross -- CSA Presidenta Trophy and APS Vermeil Medal.
• "The Nitre and Mining Bureau" (one frame) -- Thomas Lera -- Trustee's Trophy, APS Gold Medal and overall Best Single Frame Award.
• "Arkansas Postal History: Territory Through 1870" (not a specific CSA Exhibit) -- Bruce Roberts -- APS Gold Medal.
  

The Annual General Membership Business Meeting was held Saturday 5 DEC 2009 with President Trish Kaufmann presiding. The Alliance is strong financially, and the newly established Endowment Fund is doing very well and has already reached over 80% of its goal in donations and pledges. Work on the new Confederate States Catalog is progressing, but it is quite apparent that the new catalog will not be ready in time for the 75th Anniversary Convention in Richmond in August 2010.  A new target date for publication will be some time in 2011. Sites of future meetings and conventions were announced with details to follow as they become available. The full report of the General Membership Meeting will appear in the next issue of the Confederate Philatelist in accordance with the By-Laws.

The results of the Election of Officers was announced at the business meeting.  The new slate of officers taking office January 1, 2010 for a two-year term  is:

• President -- Trish Kaufmann
• Vice President -- Van Koppersmith
• Secretary -- Richard Murphy
• Treasurer -- Robert Frailey
• Trustees -- Deane Briggs MD, Phil Warman, Randy Neil, Larry Baum

• CSA Convention Hosts: Peter and Ethel Powell and William Shulleeta.
• The 4-Day Show will be held at the Richmond Convention Center.
• This is the very special 75th Anniversary Convention for the Confederate Stamp Alliance.  All members planning to attend and/or exhibit should start making plans now. 
• It is imperative that those wishing to exhibit should submit their exhibit entry to the APS as soon as possible.  Only 75 frames have been set aside for the CSA.  This is a major exhibing show, so the frames will fill quickly.  The entry form and instructions for exhibiting can be downloaded at www.stamps.org/stampshow/EntryForm.pdf .
• Hotel Information: Richmond Marriott, 500 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219.  Reservations 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the APS rate of $120.00 per night plus 13% tax.  There is also an additional Valet Parking charge of $18.00 per day if you drive in or rent a car.
• The traditional Southern Supper will be held at the Commonwealth Club in downtown Richmond Friday 13 AUG 2010 with bus transportation available between the hotel and the club.
• Our hosts have planned a number of other events as well including a Thursday night cocktail party at the Powell home, a tour of Richmond and Hollywood Cemetery on Friday afternoon, and shopping for the ladies.
• This is one CSA Convention that is not to be missed.

• Burlingame,  California -- WESTPEX 2011 -- April 29 - May 1, 2011 -- Hosts: Stanley Piller and Schuyler Rumsey
• Tyson's Corner, Virginia -- NAPEX 2012 -- June 1-3, 2012 -- Host: Thomas Lera
• 2013 - Not Announced
• Atlanta, Georgia in 2014 (Fall date to be announced) -- Host: Bruce Roberts