CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

In addition to the Annual Convention, the CONFEDERATE STAMP ALLIANCE sponsors a Confederate Philatelic weekend usually held midway between the conventions. The CSA Mid-Year Gathering is an excellent opportunity to bring with you portions of your collection to share with other Confederate Collectors. It is also an excellent opportunity to share information and to obtain answers to your questions as many very knowledgeable collectors do attend.

20 NOV 2011 -- During the weekend of 11-12 NOV 2010, the Confederate Stamp Alliance met in the histori city of Savannah, Georgis for the annual Mid-Year Gathering. Approximately 25 Confederate Stamp Alliance Members and Guests gathered together for the traditional annual Confederate Philatelic Weekend. Hosts for the event were Rich Murphy, Larry Baum, and Jim Monroe.

• An active trading room composed of major dealers in CSA material.
• Formal presentation -- "The 21st Century Collector" by Frank Crown.
• The traditional CSA Hospitality Room throughout the course of the meeting was extremely active.
• Savannah is a beautiful and very historic city. Many attendees took advantage of the various tours of the city that are offered and also of the many fine eating and drinking establishments in the historic district.

CSA Generals in attendance were Gen Patricia Kaufmann, Gen Frank Crown, Gen John Kimbrough, Gen Conrad Bush, and Gen James Monroe.

Many thanks go to the following dealers in attendance who helped to underwrite the cost of the event by sponsoring dealer's tables in the trading room -- John Kimbrough, Stanley Piller, Labron Harris, Trish Kaufmann. In addition, thanks go to Stanley Piller and Trish Kaufmann for sponsoring the Hospitality Room.

Click HERE if you wish to see some photos from the Savannah, Georgia 2011 Gathering.

• Fort Worth, Texas -- 11-13 OCT 2012 -- Host: John Kimbrough -- The dates and the hotel meeting site are confirmed.  The meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North - Fossil Creek www.radisson.com/ftworthtx_north  Set the dates aside and make plans to attend as this will be a very fun meeting. Fort Worth weather in October is mild with average high temperatures in the 70s. 
• Special hotel rate is $109.00 per night (plus tax single or double) and is good for a night or two on either side of the meeting dates for those who wish to come early or stay late for a mini-vacation. There is much to see and do in Fort Worth. Hotel reservations can be made by calling 817-625-9911. Mention the "Confederate Stamp Alliance" for the special rate. It is imperative that hotel reservations be made no later than 11 SEP 2012 in order to get the special rate.
• The hotel is located on I-35W on the south side of Loop 820 North and north of downtown Fort Worth and very near the Stockyards. The hotel supplies free shuttle service within a 5 mile radius of the hotol which includes the Stockyards.
• For those not driving to Fort Worth, the best way in is to fly to DFW airport. The major DFW airline is American. Southwest does not fly to DFW, but instead flies to Love Field. DFW airport is about 20 minutes from the hotel meeting site. Love Field is significantly further away. Hotels in this area do not have their own airport shuttles. Transportation from and to the airport would be either taxi or Super Shuttle. For those wishing to sight-see, renting a car is recommended. For those with a car, the parking at the hotel is free. 
• The traditional hospitality room will be open for the duration of the meeting beginning at noon on Thursday 11 OCT 2012. The meeting room will be open beginning Friday morning through all day Saturday 12-13 OCT 2012. The meeting will close with a Fort Worth Southern themed dinner at the hotel on Saturday evening 13 OCT 2012.
• Several presentations and events are in the planning stage to make this a memorable meeting. One planned event is a Texas Barbecue at the home of the host, John L. Kimbrough, on Thursday evening 11 OCT 2012. So plan to come in early enough to attend this event. Texas Barbecue is BEEF brisket.
• More information will be posted later. Pre-registartion for the meeting will begin after the first of the year.

Future Sites of CSA Mid-Year Meetings are --

• Future Mid-Year Meeting locations will be posted when they are available.