Saturday, January 17, 2009

Meeting News.

Our meeting for the month of January 2009 started with the President's note by welcoming the members and wishing all the members a very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR. Regular discussions on Philately and Numismatics followed the same. Members spoke on various subjects pertaining to Philately. The main discussion was regarding the preparation for the Philatelic and Numismatic exhibition to be held at St. Aloysius High School Hall on 14th and 15th of February. The members voiced their support and active participation in the exhibition.

New members were introduced and other matters on Philately and Numismatics were discussed. An exhibition on special covers of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district was displayed. One of our member Mr. Rowan Johnas who was home from US was present for the meeting and he served the members with refreshments as part of his marriage. The meeting was then adjourned.

The committee members then left to the residence of Mrs.Sheryl Prabhu, who is a member and also the coordinator of the Nehru Philatelic club of St. Aloysius High school to further discuss about the forthcoming exhibition.


The members had a jovial time at her residence and were served with a sumptuous meal with mouthwatering dishes. Finally it was time to end up the discussions at tea time in the evening. Members thanked her for her hospitality before taking leave.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Meeting News published in Newspaper

Dear Members,
Here is a clipping of the meetings news which is published in "THE HINDU" Mangalore Edition regarding our meeting held on 11.01.2009.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/12/stories/2009011250550200.htm

Regards
Jt.Secretary

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Stamps Available

All stamps released on 31st Dec.1998 on the below personalities are now available at the Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

1. M. Bhakthavatsalam
2. A.T.Paneerselvam
3. Thillaiyadi Valliammai
4. Sheik Thambi Pavalar
5. Rani Velu Nachchiyar
6. Udumalai Narayana Kavi