Echoing issues from past years, membership and finances were among the main topics of discussion at the first virtual annual general meeting (AGM) hosted by the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) this December. A welcome sign to officials worried about a dwindling membership base, the RPSC gained 85 members last year, jumping from 1,460 in 2019 to 1,545 in 2020. More than 90 of those members attended the recent AGM, held via Zoom on Dec. 9. “It’s wonderful to scroll through the gallery and see everyone,” said RPSC President Ed Kroft, who also spoke about the “devastating” impact COVID-19 has had on the philatelic community and country at large. Continue reading →
Clockwise from top left: Royal Philatelic Society of Canada President Ed Kroft, outgoing Treasurer Stuart Keeley, journal Editor Robin Harris and Secretary Jane Sodero speak at the group’s Dec. 9 annual general meeting, held via Zoom.
