Thursday, June 16, 2005
9:00 a.m. - Board Meeting
11:15 - 3:00. Tour of Milwaukee – Ticket required. Thursday’s tour
will be of the city of Milwaukee. It will visit the Quadracci Pavilion
addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum to watch the wings of the
beautiful Calatrava Center open and close. The tour will continue with
a drive past the architecture of downtown Milwaukee and the newly
constructed Miller Park Stadium. It will stop at the Mitchell Park
Horticultural Conservatory for a tour of their three glass domes. The
indoor botanical gardens feature tropical, arid, and floral displays.
Friday, June 17, 2005
9:30 First Day Ceremony –
Jules Verne Souvenir Sheet: 100th Anniversary of his death. Issued by
the Caribbean island nation of Nevis. Also features American actor Pat
Boone and the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his recording
career. Boone starred in the 1959 movie version of Journey to the
Center of the Earth. Directors #1
10:00 Exhibition and Convention Open
10:30 Thematic Collecting – Getting
Started (1 ½ hours) – George Griffenhagen and Jerry Husak. Topics to be
covered include what is topical and thematic collecting, how to begin
thinking about a thematic, why people collect, where to do the basic
research, acquiring material, basic storage and arrangement for
enjoyment. Directors #1
10:30 A Hat for Every Occasion: Berets, Bowlers, and Boaters* –
Gretchen Potter. A seminar of interest for the non-collecting
attendees. A display of Red Hats on Stamps will be featured in a nearby
frame. Directors #6
1:00 ATA General Business Meeting (1 ½ hours) – President Robert Mather presiding. Directors #1
1:30 Bookplates (Ex-Libris)* – Gretchen Potter. A seminar of
interest for non-collecting attendees. Learn about and see examples of
bookplates owned by famous personalities. Directors #6
1:30 Make-It-Take-It Workshop* – Staffed by volunteers. Come and go
as you please during this two hour session devoted to creating note
cards, bookmarks, decorated envelopes, etc. using a variety of crafting
techniques and postage stamps. Directors #5
2:30 Advanced Thematic Collecting (1 ½ hours) –
Mary Ann Owens. Topics to be covered include different places to find
material for your collection, variety of philatelic material for
thematic development, and where to learn more about a chosen topic or
theme. Directors #1
4:00 “Let’s Dance” Stamp Unveiling. USPS Milwaukee Postmaster Kim
Peters. Learn about and see a demonstration of the four Latin American
dances to be featured on an upcoming United States stamp issue.
Directors #1
6:00 Exhibition Closes
7:00 President’s Reception – Sprecher Brewery (ticket required)
* Indicates programs of interest to non-collecting attendees.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
9:00 ATA Chapters Meeting – Ranes Chakravorty. Directors #1
10:00 Exhibition Opens
10:00 Thematic Exhibiting – Getting Started (1 ½ hours) –
Roland Essig. Topics to include building and improving the first
thematic exhibit and how it will be judged. Directors #1
10:00 Ships on Stamps Study Unit Meeting. Directors #5
10:00 Biology Unit. Directors #6
11:00 Lepidopterists Study Unit Meeting. Directors #6
12:00 Americana Unit Luncheon
12:00 Medical Subjects Study Unit Meeting. Directors #6
1:00 Advanced Topical Exhibiting (1 ½ hours) –
Joseph Frasch, Jr. Topics to include refining the exhibit after showing
it a few times and getting critique forms from the show and ideas from
the judges. Directors #1
1:00 Lighthouse Stamp Society Meeting. Directors # 5
1:00 Europa Study Unit. Directors #6
2:00 COROS Meeting (Collectors of Religion on Stamps). Directors #6
2:00 JAPOS (Journalists, Authors, and Poets on Stamps). Directors #5
3:00 AAPE Meeting (American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors) – Philip Stager. An Open Forum on Exhibiting. Directors #1
3:00 Space Unit Meeting. Directors #5
4:00 Judges’ Critique of Exhibits. Directors #1
6:00 Exhibition Closes
6:30 No Host Reception – Mardi Gras Ballroom
7:00 ATA Awards Banquet (ticket required). Mardi Gras Ballroom
9:30 Tour of the Exhibits
Sunday, June 19, 2005
8:00 ATA Study Unit’s Officers and Editors Meeting. Directors #1
10:00 Exhibition Opens
10:00 ATA Topical/Thematic Judging Seminar (1 ½ hours) – Alan
Hanks. Topics include going for the gold at national shows and planning
to exhibit at international level. Directors #1
10:30 Evolution of the Postcard – Bob Koehler. Use of Milwaukee
and Wisconsin postcards to illustrate the evolution of postcards from
pre-linen, linen, chromes, etc. Bring examples from your own collection
for valuation. Directors #5
11:00 Celebrating 350 Years of Jewish Life in America on Stamps
– Ellis Bromberg. This year, Jewish Americans are celebrating the 350th
anniversary of the arrival of the first Jews in what was to become the
United States. The story of Jewish life in and contributions to America
is told through US and world stamps. Directors #6
1:00 Thematic Genealogy – Mary Ann Owens. The collecting and
arranging of philatelic material to highlight members and events in
your genealogy. Directors #1
1:00 Disney and Beyond – A postcard trip celebrating 50 years
of Disneyland and Disney World. Roy Marks. An open talk concerning
other types of postcards. Directors #5
2:00 Other Thematic Exhibits – single frame (Fred Ziemann) and
display (Larry Nix). Similarities and differences from multi-frame
thematic exhibits. Directors #1
3:00 ATA Open Forum – President Robert Mather presiding. Directors #1
4:00 Exhibition Closes
Monday, June 20, 2005
8:00
a.m. – 6:30 p.m. House on the Rock Tour – Ticket required. Visitors to
the show
will enjoy Wisconsin’s countryside as they travel to their destination.
This architectural marvel was designed by Alex Jordan and is perched on
a 60 foot chimney of rock. The complex of buildings and gardens cover
more than 200 acres. The “Infinity” room, the world’s largest carousel,
animated room-size music boxes, and other collections will amaze the
first time visitor.
Friday/Monday - Related Events
Friday, June 17 - Stamp Related Craft Sale in hallway outside exhibition hall (all day)
Saturday, June 18, 2005 – Cachet Maker’s Bourse in hallway outside exhibition (1 – 5)
Sunday, June 19, 2005 – Postcard Day – dealers in hallway outside exhibition (10 – 4)
Daily:
Road Rally – Try our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. Answer 5 questions
correctly by looking for clues on the convention floor. All winning
entries will receive a free first day cover of one of the Sporty Cars
of the 1950s, an upcoming issue. Pick up your Road Rally form at the
ATA Chapter #5 table or the Milwaukee Philatelic Society table located
in the hallway.
Topical Checklists printed on demand - Visit the
American Topical Association’s table to find out whether a checklist
exists on your collecting topic. Currently, the ATA has over 450 lists
available to their membership. These lists will be printed out while
you wait and is an invaluable resource saving you hours of time for
only pennies per page.
Youth Area with activities for those 12 and under. A
Beginners Area will also be staffed and offer opportunities for adults
and teen collectors to experience hands-on activities geared toward
their interests and abilities. The areas will have lots of material and
advice for collectors of all ages. Nearby a dealer table will offer
inexpensive stamps and covers for 10¢ and $1.
Hospitality Room – Creole Room. Friday 2 – 6 p.m. and after
President’s Reception. Saturday 2 – 6 p.m and after Award’s Banquet.
Sunday 2 – 4 p.m.
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