50th Annoversary of OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) founded in 1960, was celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark OPEC's 50th anniversary, the 12 member OPEC countries will be issuing the Special Anniversary Stamps.

In this respect, Kuwait released the OPEC 50th Anniversary commemorative stamps on 20-Jun-2010.  The stamp has the festivity's logo written in both Arabic and English.  The stamps were priced in 25 fils, 50 fils and 150 fils.  The stamp design won the first place in OPEC's Anniversary competition.

Contributed by our Member, K.Sridhar.

USPS commemorated the pioneering filmmaker OSCAR MICHEAUX on a U.S. postage stamp, taking his place as the 33rd person honored in the popular Black Heritage commemorative stamp series.

OSCAR MICHEAUX (1884-1951), wrote, directed, produced and distributed more than 40 movies during the first half of the 20th century, when African-American filmmakers were extremely rare and support for their work was scarce.  His entreperneurial spirit and independent vision continue to inspire new generations of filmmakers and artists.

Contributed by our member K.Sridhar

Green Renewable Energy Development

The right way to exploit and develop these forms of energy sources will reduce the mankind's over dependence on Non-Renewable Energy Sources.  This will give our Planet the chance to breathe and ultimately to survive.

 

Greece Hellenic Post on 26-Apr-2010 released a set of 6 Commemorative Stamps on GREEN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.  The stamps depict the various forms of in-exhaustible Renewable Energy Sources available in the nature viz., Solar Energy (Euro 0.01), Hydro Power (Euro 0.40), Wind Energy (Euro 0.58), Self contained Man (euro 0.72), Wave Power (euro 2.43) and Bio Energy (euro 2.50).

Contributed by our member K.Sridhar.

News in Pics - Exhibition by M.K.Krishnayya

An Exhibition of Stamps, Coins and Currencies was displayed at the Hajee Abdulla Memorial Hall, Zonal Office, Corporation Bank, Udupi by Mr.M.K.Krishnayya, Officer, Corporation Bank and President of DKPNA 0n 17th April 2010 to celebrate 105th  Founders Day.

The Exhibition was inaugurated by Mr.P.Thippeswamy, Senior Suptd. of Posts,  Udupi. He spoke about the importance of Philately and the various facilities available through the Posts .  Mr.K.N.V.Prabhu, Assistant General Manager and Mr.M.G.Bhandarkar, Deputy General Manager, Corporation Bank, Zonal Office, Udupi were also present. Mr.Krishnayya also spoke on his collection. Members of DKPNA Mr.Jayaprakash, Mr. M.R.Pavanje, Mr.Mansoor, Mr.Daniel Montherio, Mr. Vishwesh and others were present.

Mr.Krishnayya exhibited his stamps of various topics like Flags, Alphabets of English, Hindi and Kannada and other stamps. Coins and Currencies of different nations also formed a part of this exhibition. The Exhibition was open to all the public after the inauguration till 5.30 PM and the public response was good. Dealers were also present and were flocked by interested buyers.

DKPNA - Office Bearers - 2010-2012

Newly elected Office bearers for the year 2010-2012 at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association held on 16^th May 2010 at Head Post Office Mangalore.

 President            – Mr. M.K.Krishnayya

Vice Presidents   – Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao

                             Mr. S.Gopal

                             Mrs. Jane D’souza

Secretary             – Mr.M.Prabhakar Kamath

Joint Secretaries  – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B

                              Mr. Jayaprakash Rao

Treasurer           – Mr. Raghavendra Shenoy

Joint Treasurer   – Mr.Raghunath Prabhu

Librarian            – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B

Chartered Accountant – Mr. K.B.Prasanna Kumar

Committee Members:

1. Mr. M.R.Pavanje
2. Mr. Sankappa Shetty.
3. Mrs. Harriet Lasrado
4. Mrs. Glady’s Rego
5. Mr. Nasir Misbah
6. Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu
7. Dr. G.G.Laxman Prabhu
8. Mrs. Kavitha Prabhu
9. Mrs. Veena Srinivas
10. Mr. K Sridhar
11. Mr. M.C. Shenoy
12. Mr. Rayee Rajkumar
13. Mrs. Irene Vaz
14. Mrs Vidya Bagalodi

New $ 100 from USA.

Dear Members,

Our Member Mr.Rajesh Chandra has an interesting news, specially for those who collect or interested in Currency Notes. America has designed a high tech 100 dollar Bill.

For detailed news click the link : http://cbs5.com/national/C.notes.get.2.1647397.html

Energy and its Resources - Exhibition.

In our last monthly meeting held at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore, on 14th March, an exhibition on "Energy and its Resources" was displayed by K Sridhar.This exhibit won a Topaz award at the recently held STAMPMANIA 2009 - One frame National level exhibition at Gujarat.

Members of the Association and the public were present in large numbers to view the same.

To view some photos and read more visit the web news Portal www.coastaldigest.com. We thank coastaldigest.com for the same.

INDIPEX – 2011

Dear Members,

The world philatelic exhibition will be held from 12th to 18th Feb. 2011, to commemorate the centenary of world's first airmail.It will be organized by INDIA POST in Collaboration with PCI and under Patronage Of FIP and under auspices of FIAP.

Details of Indipex 2011 are now available on F.I.P web site. There are 12 class and various sub classes in competitive class. Persons who have secured minimum of 75 marks i.e. large silver medal are eligible to participate and persons who have secured mini-mum of 70 marks in youth class are eligible to participate. Evaluation of exhibits shall be done in accordance with various F.I.P regulations.

For the regulations and Application of INDIPEX 2011 visit:
http://www.stampsofindia.com/indipex2011.htm

Tray Gajrath Mahotsava - Special cover.

To commemorate the Shri 1008 Shrimajjinendra Jinbimb Panchkalyanak Pratishtha & Tray Gajrath Mahotsava,a special cover has been issued at Satna (M.P.) on 16th January 2010. Indian Postal Department provided a special cancellation on this occasion. The special cover depicts colourful Gajrath alongwith the images of 11 feet high idol of Bhagwan Shantinath situated in the Satna Digamber Jain Mandir and Pujya Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. Special cancellation depicts image of Bhagwan Parshwanath.

This special cover was released in the grand function of Dhvajarohan and Inauguration Ceremony of Panchkalyanak on 16th January 2010 morning by famous Industrialist of Rajsthan Shri Ashok Patni in the auspisious presence of Pujya Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. Shri A. K. Jain, Asstt. superintendent of Postoffices, Rewa Division and office bearers of Central India Philatelic Society were also present on this occasion. Central India Philatelic Society was instrumental in issuance of this Special Cover and Special Cancellation.

Cost of this Special Cover is Rs. 15/- plus postage. Interested Philatelists can send their orders to Mr. Sudhir Jain, Secretary, Central India Philatelic Society, Sushma Press Compound, SATNA (M.P.) 485 005 (E-mail : centralindphil@yahoo.com / mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com).

Happy New Year!

Dear Members and Well-wishers!

Wishing you a New Year filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings.

STAMPMANIA 2009 - Award Winners.

The D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association is proud to announce the Award Winners at the recently concluded Stampmania 2009 National Level One-Frame exhibition held in Vadodara, Gujarat.

DIAMOND

Mr. Joshua Jonathan Prabhu - My dream World of Cars

RUBY

Mr. M K Krishnayya - Cynofeloidea
Mr. Vishwesh Karinka - Marine Mammals
Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Gandhi- The Man of the Millennium

EMERALD

Mr. Gopal Biswas - Mobile Post Offices in India

SAPPHIRE

Mrs.Sheryl Sylwin Prabhu - Mountains on Stamps
Mr. Joash David Prabhu - That Man from Galilee
Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Indian Army Overprint
Mr. Calvin MelroyMenezes - Life Cycle of Butterflies

TOPAZ

Mr. Daniel Monteiro - The National Bird of India – The Peacock
Mr. Daniel Monteiro - The Duck Family
Mr. K. Sridhar - Energy and its Resources
Dr. R. G. Sangoram - Atom for Peace
Mr. Prakash Indukumar Jambudi - Our National Flag
Dr. Biju Vivekan - Shells of the Sea
Mr. Joel Royston Fernandes - Religious Buildings
Mr. A. J. S. Prabhu - Hands, A Story on Miniature Sheets

SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS:

Mr. Joshua Jonathan Prabhu - My dream World of Cars
American Topical Association Award - First Prize ( Class 3.2)

Mr. Calvin Melroy Menezes - Life Cycle of Butterflies
American Topical Association Award - Third Prize (Class: 3.2)

Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Gandhi - The Man of the Millennium
Special Prize Sponsored by Mr. Pradip Jain, Patna for Best Gandhi Exhibit

CONGRATULATIONS! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and that you reach higher destination in Philately.

(Marks - DIAMOND 85 & ABOVE, RUBY 75 TO 84, EMERALD 65 TO 74,SAPPHIRE 55 TO 64, TOPAZ 45 TO 54)

Note: If any of our Member's name has been omitted in the above Winners list kindly contact us and let us know of your achievement.

FEATHERPEX - 2009

Our member Mr.Daniel Monteiro has extended a warm Welcome and invited all members to the exhibition to be held on 8th and 9th November 2009. Given below is the scan of the invitation.

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