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The Victorian Philatelic Council INC (VPC)

The composition of the VPC Council is:

· 4 members elected by affiliated Clubs and Societies

· 4 members nominated by the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria

· 4 members nominated by the Australasian Philatelic Traders Association

The Council elects office bearers (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer) as well as officers for: Philatelic Development and a State Judges’ Co-ordinator.

The current Council members are:

  •  Frank Pauer (RPSV) President
  • Stephanie Bromser (BPS) Vice President
  • Charles Bromser (RPSV) Secretary & State Judges’ coordinator
  •  Peter Leitch (RPSV) Treasurer
  • Ross Newton (Ballarat PS) Philatelic Development Officer
  • John Rennie (RPSV) Member
  • Robert Williamson (APTA) Member
  • Andrew Baylis (APTA) Member

Annual Exhibition and Congress

The VPC holds an Annual Congress, often in conjunction with a State-level Clubs’ Competition.  An attempt is made to alternate between Melbourne and country Victoria. Club representatives to the VPC Council are elected at Congress.  Clubs and Societies that are affiliated with the VPC may nominate a representative.

The VPC Award of Merit

The VPC honours philatelists who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of philately in Victoria.  Nominations are sought annually, and awards are presented at our Annual Congress.

Judges

The VPC is responsible for the training and accreditation of philatelic judges in Victoria.  Judges’ training courses are conducted by the VPC from time to time depending on demand.  Exhibitors who are interested in becoming a judge should contact the Secretary.

The VPC can provide judges to attend Club and Society competitions.

Exhibition Frames

The VPC maintains 50 double-sided 16-sheet exhibition frames.  Use of the frames is available to affiliated Clubs. Transport would need to be organised from Brighton Philatelic Society in Gardenvale.

Stamp Displays

The VPC has colour copies of many philatelic displays on a wide variety of topics, which may be used at stamp fairs and meetings.  Having copies reduces the security risk associated with the handling of original material.