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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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

FACT SHEET

The 75th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs

The 48th Annual Exhibition of the Rockford Stamp Club

DATE

Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, 2006

PLACE

Forest Hills Lodge, Rockford, Illinois

(Forest Hills Rd. & IL 173 -- next to the Rockford Speedway)

HOURS

Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - FREE ADMISSION

Sunday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - FREE ADMISSION

EVENTS

Meeting of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, Saturday 1 pm

Wisconsin Postal History Society meeting

Door Prizes

WFSC 75th Anniversary Party

EXHIBITION

Exhibit frames hold nine (9) pages. For prospectus and entry form write:

Tim Wait, 1718 Northrock Ct., Rockford, IL 61103. E-mail address:

t.wait@insightbb. com.

Completed forms must be received by March 6,

2006. Exhibits will be set up Saturday, March 11 from 8:00 - 10:00 am

JUDGES

Judging will be performed by WFSC accredited judges.

AWARDS

The club will present a Grand Award. First, second and third place awards

along with specialty society awards will be given.

DINNER

An Awards Banquet will take place Saturday evening at Lino's Restaurant

Family style Itilian. Social 5:30 pm. Dinner 6:30 pm.

BOURSE

There will be up to a 17 dealer bourse. Contact The Rockford Stamp

Club for fees. PO Box 2301, Rockford, IL 61131.

CACHET

The Cachet will feature "Jane" the Dinosaur which is currently on display

at the Burpee Museum in Rockford, IL. Cachets will have a special

pictorial cancellation. A second cachet featuring the WFSC 75th

anniversary will also be available.

Orders may be placed with the Rockford Stamp Club, PO Box 2301,

Rockford, IL 61131. Addressed gummed labels are appreciated. If

cachets are to be returned under separate cover, send a self-addressed

stamped No. 10 envelope.

POSTAL STATION

THE USPS will have a postal station stocked with commemorative and

definitive issues.

AUCTION

A silent auction will be conducted both days of the show. Members and

show dealers may participate. Contact Don Arnquist at the show to place

items in the auction.

PROGRAM

A free program with exhibit and bourse dealer listings will be provided.

Requests for information may be directed to the: Rockford Stamp Club

PO Box 2301, Rockford, IL 61131. E-mail t.wait@insightbb.com.



Latest update: January 4, 2006