Daniel Monteiro wins silver medal at Macao

Our Member Mr. Daniel Monteiro wins Silver medal at 35th Asian International Stamp exhibition Macao - 2018 at Macao ( Republic of China) for his collection of stamps on Water Fowls.

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Poorna Prajna College, Udupi

A Stamp exhibition was held by Mr.Nagendra Nayak at Poorna Prajna College, Udupi on the occasion of World Post day.

Talk on Philately at Sharada School

Dr.G.G.Laxman Prabhu conducted a talk at and presentation on Philately at Sharada Residency School, K.C.Road on 11th October 2018.

Philately Expo features World of Butterflies.

Mr.Baikady Srinivas Rao exhibited his collection of Butterflies at Head Post Office on 14th October 2018.

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The philatelic collection on butterflies, by Baikady Shrinivas Rao, gathered the attention of like-minded, during the philatelic exhibition organised by Dakshina Kannada District Philatelists and Numismatists Association, at Head Post Office in Pande...

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The philatelic collection on butterflies, by Baikady Shrinivas Rao, gathered the attention of like-minded, during the philatelic exhibition organised by Dakshina Kannada District Philatelists and Numismatists Association, at Head Post Office in Pande...

Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/philately-expo-features-world-697983.html

Gandhi Jayanthi - Swachhata Abhiyan

As planned by some of our members, we met on 2nd October 2018, but this time it was not for our Philatelic of Numismatic meet at Head Post Office, but for the cleaning program  (Swachhata Abhiyan) at the Head Post Premises. We had decided to clean the front portion of the Head Post Office and stated our work at 9 AM.

  Before the Swachatha Abhiyan

 After the Swachatha Abhiyan

Work in Progress

Work in Progress

The Final touch

Our weapons laid to rest

The Team which made it.

Doesnt't it look different now ?

Happy faces after the work

Getting ready for a break

Finally the refreshment after the work.

We thank all the members who took part in the Abhiyan, Mr.Prabhakar Kamath, President, Mrs. Merlyn Correa, Vice President, Mr. Mansoor Bolar, Secretary, Mr.Raviraj B, Joint Secretary, Mrs. Harriet Lasrado, Joint Treasurer, and committee members Dr. G.G.Laxman Prabhu, Mr.S.Gopal and Mr.Nagaraj Shet and Mr.Raghunath Prabhu along with his son.

We thank Mr.S.Gopal for the refreshments and Mrs.Harriet Lasrado for the chocolates.  We also thank the Senior Postmaster, Mangalore.

One page exhibits

Our monthly meeting for the month of September 2018 was held at Head Post Office on 09.09.2018. Mr.K.Sridhar spoke of the objectives on the one page exhibits and described the way the exhibit to be prepared.

Recently one page exhibit was conducted at Bangalore and Mr.Sridhar won the third prize for one of his exhibit on Greenhouse Gas and Carbon pricing.

One-page philatelic exhibit...

One-page Philatelic exhibit is an innovative method to exhibit one's collection of philatelic materials.  The entries in this shall be complete philatelic exhibits presented on one-page. The page size is to be 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch or 210 mm x 297 mm.

The content of a one-page exhibit is about a story entirely contained on one-page.  The story is the most important aspect of a one-page exhibit.  And, the story can be related with stamps alone or with stamps, covers, appropriate philatelic material and text or captions. The story can be in several forms.

A story relating to:

·         * a particular Philatelic Item or Items

·        * the issue or use of a particular stamp

·         * to Postal History or Postal Markings

·         * Philatelic Research of some kind

·         * an unusual or specific event

·         * a story which is Topical or Thematic

    Courtesy: K.Sridhar.

Monti Fest - Special cover.

A Special cover was released for Monti Fest...

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Coin Exhibition - Jayaprakash Rao.

Our Member, Mr.Jayaprakash Rao, exhibited his collection of Coins at Narayanaguru Sabhangana, Malpe on 27th August 2018.

Sad Demise of Shri.K.Sankappa Shetty

We are deeply saddened to inform you that our Patron member Shri.k.Sankappa Shetty (76) retired ASP India Post, D.K.Division passed away on 29th August 2018.  He had supported Philatelic activities in our area and was active in most of the district level Philatelic exhibition held in D.K area. We pray that may his Soul rest in eternal peace pray to give the family the support which is needed in his absence.

Exhibition at Bengaluru School

An exhibition of stamps on Flags and Alphabets was conducted by M.K.Krishnayya at a School in Bengaluru on the occasion of 72nd Independence day celebration on 15th August 2015.

K.Sridhar adds a New Dimension to his Passion for Lighthouse Stamps.

K.Sridhar adds a New Dimension to his Passion for Lighthouse Stamps.

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Philatelic Quiz Workshop and Exhibition at St.Aloysius High School.

A Philatelic Quiz, Workshop and a min Exhibition was held at St.Aloysius High School by India Post, Mangalore Division on 26th July 2018 from 1PM to 4PM.

Media News: Mangalorean.com

DKPNA - Office Bearers - 2018 - 2020

Newly elected Office bearers for the year 2018-2020 at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association held on 10th June 2018 at Head Post Office Mangalore.

President                       – Mr. M.Prabhakar Kamath

Vice Presidents              – Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao
                                      - Mrs. Merlyn Correa
                                      - K.Sridhar

Secretary                      –  Mr.Mansoor Hussain B

Joint Secretary              –  Mr.Raviraj B

Treasurer                      – Mr. Raghavendra Shenoy
Joint Treasurer              – Mrs.Harriet Lasrado

Librarian                        – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B
Chartered Accountant    – Mr. K.B.Prasanna Kumar

Committee Members:

    Mr.M.R.Pavanje
    Mr.M.K.Krishnayya
    Mr.S.Gopal
    Mrs.Jane D'Souza
    Mr.Nasir Misbah
    Mr.Raghunath Prabhu
    Mr.M Jayaprakash Rao
    Dr.G.G.Laxman Prabhu
    Dr.Ranjan R.K
    Mr.M.C. Shenoy
    Mr.Nagendra Nayak
    Mr.Madanlal

Memories of Exhibiition - 1996

An exhibition of coins and currencies was held at Sharada Memorial hall at Ganapathi High School, Hampankatta Mangalore on 10th December 1996 by Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association. 

Annual General Body Meeting Notice - 2018-19

DAKSHINA KANNADA PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

POST BOX NO.250, MANGALORE – 575 001

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE

16.05.2018

The Annual General Body Meeting of our Association for the year 2018-19 is scheduled to be held on 10^th June, 2018 at 10.30 A.M at Philatelic Bureau, Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575001.

You are cordially invited for the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Welcome Address                          - by the President

2. Annual Report                                - by the Secretary

3. Account Presentation                     - by the Treasurer

4. Office Bearers Election

5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

6. Vote of Thanks.

If you have any queries write to us at dakapa_1999@yahoo.com.

Outstation Members (who are unable to attend the meeting) are welcome to convey any message/suggestion/greetings etc. which will be conveyed in the meeting.

NOTE: MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RECVD THE MEETING NOTICE BY POST KINDLY TREAT THIS AS MEETING NOTICE.MEMBERS WHO ARE OUTSIDE INDIA WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICE BY POST

KINDLY INTIMATE US IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS, E-MAIL, PHONE ETC.

Sd.

Secretary.

Meeting - April 2018

Monthly meeting of our Association for the month of April 2018 was held at Head Post Office on 8th April 2018. Mr. Madhukar Jinghan, a well known Philatelist from New Delhi visited our Meeting and he was introduced by Mrs.Vidya Baglodi to all our members present.

He spoke briefly about philately and as he had to leave for Delhi, was unable stay with us for the duration of the meeting. It was a surprise visit by him and the members present where happy with his presence. He was honored by our President with a small token of love. 

Birth Centennial of Dr.M.P.Pai

A special cover was released to celebrate the birth centennial of Dr. M.P.Pai at Mangaluru on 10th April 2018.

Here is a Clipping from Dajiworld Weekly .....