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WISCOPEX '06
This page lists information about WISCOPEX, the annual WFSC Convention and Exhibition. The WFSC is a regional group that consists of 31 local stamp collecting clubs within and bordering the state of Wisconsin. WISCOPEX, usually hosted each year by one of the WFSC member clubs, is held at various locations throughout Wisconsin. It features the WFSC's annual business meeting, philatelic exhibits, dealers, youth activities, a Wisconsin Postal History Society meeting, and more. Visitors welcome!
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WISCOPEX shows.
Hotels for WISCOPEX/Rockford 2006
March 11-12, 2006
These two are the closest:
Holiday Inn Express
815-654-4100
Days Inn & Suites
815-282-9300
888-329-7477
These are near State & I-90
Baymont Inn & Suites
815-229-8200
800-301-0200
Comfort Inn
815-398-7061
800-228-5150
Courtyard by Marriott
815-397-6222
800-321-2211
Fairfield Inn
815-397-8000
800-228-2800
Hampton Inn
815-229-0404
800-426-7866
Holiday Inn
815-398-2200
800-383-7829
Red Roof Inn
815-398-9750
800-733-7663
ROCKFORD / WISCOPEX 2006 |
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FACT SHEET |
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The 75th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs |
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The 48th Annual Exhibition of the Rockford Stamp Club |
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DATE |
Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, 2006 |
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PLACE |
Forest Hills Lodge, Rockford, Illinois |
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(Forest Hills Rd. & IL 173 -- next to the Rockford Speedway) |
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HOURS |
Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - FREE ADMISSION |
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Sunday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - FREE ADMISSION |
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EVENTS |
Meeting of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, Saturday 1 pm |
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Wisconsin Postal History Society meeting |
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Door Prizes |
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WFSC 75th Anniversary Party |
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EXHIBITION |
Exhibit frames hold nine (9) pages. For prospectus and entry form write: |
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Tim Wait, 1718 Northrock Ct., Rockford, IL 61103. E-mail address: |
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t.wait@insightbb. com. |
Completed forms must be received by March 6, |
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2006. Exhibits will be set up Saturday, March 11 from 8:00 - 10:00 am |
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JUDGES |
Judging will be performed by WFSC accredited judges. |
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AWARDS |
The club will present a Grand Award. First, second and third place awards |
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along with specialty society awards will be given. |
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DINNER |
An Awards Banquet will take place Saturday evening at Lino's Restaurant |
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Family style Itilian. Social 5:30 pm. Dinner 6:30 pm. |
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BOURSE |
There will be up to a 17 dealer bourse. Contact The Rockford Stamp |
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Club for fees. PO Box 2301, Rockford, IL 61131. |
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CACHET |
The Cachet will feature "Jane" the Dinosaur which is currently on display |
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at the Burpee Museum in Rockford, IL. Cachets will have a special |
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pictorial cancellation. A second cachet featuring the WFSC 75th |
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anniversary will also be available. |
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Orders may be placed with the Rockford Stamp Club, PO Box 2301, |
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Rockford, IL 61131. Addressed gummed labels are appreciated. If |
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cachets are to be returned under separate cover, send a self-addressed |
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stamped No. 10 envelope. |
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POSTAL STATION |
THE USPS will have a postal station stocked with commemorative and |
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definitive issues. |
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AUCTION |
A silent auction will be conducted both days of the show. Members and |
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show dealers may participate. Contact Don Arnquist at the show to place |
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items in the auction. |
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PROGRAM |
A free program with exhibit and bourse dealer listings will be provided. |
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Requests for information may be directed to the: Rockford Stamp Club |
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PO Box 2301, Rockford, IL 61131. E-mail t.wait@insightbb.com. |
Latest update: January 4, 2006