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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