Vote Wade E. Saadi, Steven J. Rod, & David L. Straight
for APS Board of Vice-Presidents
Full Spectrum Philately
In asking you for your vote, we pledge to:
- American Philatelic Center on time completion of the American Philatelic Center within three years; providing the planned for mix of APS, Library, and tenant space.
- Fund Development complete the Campaign for Philately as planned providing funds for key APS programs and the completion of the American Philatelic Center.
- Youth strengthen APS Young Stamp Collectors of America (YSCA), All Star Stamp Clubs, and other existing youth programs while innovating additional ways to introduce stamp collecting to children and teens outside traditional stamp show venues.
- Membership aggressively work with the staff, board, and other Society leadership to make sure the APS has a net gain of at least 500 new members a year for the next four years.
- Education initiate new programming to offer educational opportunities and events for the full spectrum of our membership from youth and adult beginners, intermediate collectors, through advanced collectors and specialists.
- Partnerships actively seek new partner institutions to further our educational mission; while continuing to develop the bridges initiated with the Smithsonian, Postmasters, National Geographic, and the Department of Education.
- Chapters & Affiliates as your Vice-Presidents, we will expand the recently initiated APS Board contact program with our nearly 600 chapters and over 200 affiliates to insure that the full APS Board regularly hears their needs, concerns, and comments.
- Budget & Strategic Planning all of the above must be supported by sound financial planning, balanced budgets, and regular review of the strategic plan.