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The Great American Stamp Show (GASS) was held in Schaumburg, IL August 14-17, 2025.  Springfield Stamp Club member Rick Gibson was an exhibitor at GASS and won numerous awards including:

a.       Most Popular Champion of Champions – Smokey Bear Issue of 1984

b.       AmeriCover Multi-Frame Competition – Large Gold Medal – The Forest Conservation Issue of 1958 (also the American First Day Cover Society Award of Excellence (modern era, 1946-1980)

c.       AmeriCover Multi-Frame Competition – Large Gold Medal - Smokey Bear Issue of 1984

SPRINGPEX 2025 - The Springfield Stamp Club wishes to thank all who participated at the show, including show attendees, the dealers, the USPS, the staff at John Lewis High School, and all of our Club volunteers! Without our Club volunteers this show would not be possible.

SPRINGPEX 2025 Show covers are available (click here to order)

SPRINGPEX 2025 Highlight - The Springfield Stamp Club was honored to have Cheryl Ganz, President of the American Philatelic Society, attend the Awards Breakfast and stop by the show!

Cheryl Ganz with SPRINGPEX Show Chair, Kevin Hans and Springfield Stamp Club President, Jack Ginsburg. Pictured in front of the SPRINGPEX Grand Award Best in Show winning exhibit, The 1947 CIPEX Souvenir Sheet: Development, Production, First Days and Contemporary Use – exhibitor John Hotchner.

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