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Page Title: American Pencil Collectors Society
Page Description: The Official Web Site of the American Pencil Collectors Society
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Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 Welcome to the Official Website of the American Pencil Collectors Society, a not-for-profit hobby organization devoted toward the exclusive interests of establishing and maintaining communication among pen and pencil collectors and the dissemination of information relative to writing instruments. 2021 Convention
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Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 A Brief History The American Pencil Collectors Society (APCS) traces its roots to the year 1955, when Lester C. Taylor, Professor at Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas, began writing a newsletter called "The Pencil Collector" and distributed it to some of his friends and family members who had taken an interest in pen and pencil collecting. By 1958 the group had grown to 191 persons who became the charter members of the American Pencil Collectors Society. Today, over 55 years later, active members include those from all walks of life, young and old, from around the globe. The first APCS Convention was held in 1963 at Culver Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Since then, conventions have been held in odd-numbered years at various locations around the country. Members gather to display portions of their collections, to trade, buy or sell pens and pencils and other paraphernalia relating to writing instruments of all kinds. Conventions may also include entertainment and usually conclude with an auction. It has become a tradition for members to procure personalized pencils which include their name and membership number, for trading with other members or distributing to others who might be interested. These 'membership pencils' have become quite collectible to those both inside and outside the organization, and the oldest ones (#1, etc.) are rare and highly prized. The official newsletter, The Pencil Collector, is still published today. APCS membership includes a subscription to the newsletter, membership list with names and addresses, voting rights at business meetings which take place during conventions, and the opportunity meet and trade with other like-minded collectors. Those interested in membership should visit the Membership page for more information (see below).
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Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 APCS OFFICERS 2019 Officers are elected for two-year terms at the biennial conventions. You may contact one of our officers for additional information about the American Pencil Collectors Society. President
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Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 Membership Information Membership in the American Pencil Collectors Society is open to citizens of all nations. Our membership includes not only U.S. residents but also many from around the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, New Zealand, Japan, and elsewhere. If you have a genuine interest in pencil collecting of any kind, we invite you to join our ranks. Annual membership dues entitle members to receive our newsletter, The Pencil Collector, which is published periodically throughout the year. Members also have voting privileges at the biennial convention officer elections as well as rights to participate in other organized events. The American Pencil Collectors Society currently has several hundred active members. Would you like to join? We would love to have you! Membership dues for U.S. residents is $10.00 annually. For overseas members the cost is $18.00 to help cover additional costs of mailing for newsletters and other correspondence. To join, complete the membership application form and send with your dues to our membership officer. We encourage all members, new and old, to correspond, trade, and keep us informed of what's happening with you and your pencil collecting hobby.
Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 Newsletter Members of the American Pencil Collectors Society receive our newsletter, The Pencil Collector, which is published periodically throughout the year. The newsletter contains articles of interest to pencil collectors, news about other members and new members, paid advertisements, announcements and other information. Members are encouraged to submit articles or news items to the Editor for publication. If your submission has previously been published elsewhere, please try to secure permission from the copyright holder, or supply contact information so the editor can attempt to secure permission. If you wish to submit content for the newsletter by email, send to ' editor@pencilcollector.org '. Member address changes, reinstatements, and new member applications must be directed to the Secretary, who will then forward membership information to the editor for the next newsletter. All advertisements must be sent to the Editor (see Officers ) for inclusion in the newsletter. Classified advertisements in the newsletter are available to active members only. Newsletter publication dates are not fixed, and so there are no deadlines for submissions. Every attempt will be made to include submissions in the next publication.
Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 Convention National Conventions are held every other year (odd-numbered years), hosted by one of our members. The conventions are frequently held at a small college somewhere in the midwestern US, but occasionally are held elsewhere. A typical convention consists of several days of buying/selling/trading among members, displaying of collections, entertainment, a business meeting and an auction. Occasionally, members may host a local 'mini-convention' in their area. We hope to provide announcements about these events here.
Page Text: The Official Web Site of the A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Organized 1958 Links Members with web sites may submit URL's for inclusion here. Other link suggestions are also welcome. Send your comments and suggestions to the Webmaster: webmaster@pencilcollector.org MEMBER LINKS
Page Title: American Pencil Collectors Society Membership Application
Page Text: A m e r i c a n P e n c i l C o l l e c t o r s S o c i e t y Membership Application Print this page using your browser Print function. ____ I am a former member, APCS # ________ (re-instatement) Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: _________________________ Zip/Postal Code: ______________________ Country: _______________ Email: ______________________________________ Personal Web Site URL: __________________________________________ How did you first learn of the American Pencil Collectors Society? Please tell us about your pencil collection and particular collecting interests (how long have you been collecting, etc.): Please send this completed form to our secretary: Aaron Bartholmey 523 S. Walnut St. Colfax, IA 50054 USA Please include dues (must be US negotiable): ____ $10.00 (US) ____ $18.00 (elsewhere)