CSA Conventions

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

Confederate Stamp Alliance

ANNUAL CONVENTIONS

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.

2 AUG 2008 -- The 2008 CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE Convention was held 25-27 JUL 2007 in Charlotte NC in conjunction with the CHARPEX 2008 show. Click PHOTOS to see some pictures from the convention. The 63rd Southern Supper was held Friday 25 JUL 2008 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel which served a wonderful southern meal family style. Many thanks to Schuyler Rumsey Auctions for supplying a souvenir tote bag to all members in attendance, to Siegel Auction Galleries for sponsoring the open bar during the social hour preceding the banquet, and to Phil Warman and John L. Kimbrough MD for sponsoring the traditional CSA Hospitality Room during the convention. Special thanks to Tony Crumbley 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 Galen Harrison for his exhibit "Prisoners' Mail from Dixie, An In Depth Look."
  • The Haydn-Meyer Award for Service was presented to Gen Ron Tate.
  • The CP Writer's Award was presented to Col William S. Parks for his article "Corinth Postmaster Followed CSA Army to Tupelo, Miss."
  • The August Dietz Award for research and publishing was presented to Col Warren Sanders and Col Erin Gunter for their work on the Post Offices, Postmasters, and Postmarks of the Trans-Mississippi Department.
  • James Monroe, immediate past president, 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, Fancy & Uncommon Cancels on Confederate General Issue Stamps" - Conrad L. Bush -- CSA Jack E. Molesworth Memorial Award, APS Research Award, and Gold Medal.
  • "Prisoners' Mail from Dixie, an In Depth Look" - Galen Harrison - CSA Trophy, Show Grand Award, and Gold Medal.
  • "Columbus, Georgia in the Confederacy" - Francis J. Crown Jr - CSA William G. Bogg Memorial Award and Vermeil Medal.
  • Independent State and Confederate Mail of North Carolina" - Tony Crumbley - CSA John H. Reagan Award, APS Pre-1900 Award, and Gold Medal.
  • "Confederate States of America - the 5c Lithographs" - Ron Tate - Robert A. Siegel Memorial Award and Gold Medal.
  • "The 10-cent Steel Plate Issues of the Confederate States of America" - Randy L. Neil - CSA General's Award and Gold Medal.
  • "Arkansas Postal History 1861-1865" - Bruce Roberts - CSA Raymond and Roger Weil Memorial Award and Vermeil Medal.
  • "Crossing the Borders of the Confederacy" (one frame) - Rex Felton - CSA Trustees Award, Show One Frame Grand Award, and Gold Medal.

The Annual General Membership Business Meeting was held Saturday 26 JUL 2008 with President Trish Kaufmann presiding. The Alliance is strong financially, and the newly established Endowment Fund has already reached over 50% of its goal in donations and pledges. Work on the new Confederate States Catalog is progressing, and the target date for publication remains the summer of 2010. 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.




Reports and Photos from Previous CSA Conventions
1999 -- Sarasota, Fla 2000 -- Dallas, Tex 2001 -- Virginia Beach, Va
2002 -- Charlotte NC 2003 -- St. Louis, Mo 2004 -- Sarasota, Fla
2005 -- Tysons Corner, Va 2006 -- New York City 2007 -- Williamsburg, Va

The 2009 Convention is planned for the FLOREX 2009 Show in Orlando, Fla
4-6 DEC 2009

Now is the time to plan to attend the next convention and perhaps show an exhibit.
  • Convention Host: Deanne Briggs MD.
  • Details to follow when available.

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