Meetings & Events
PSQ's 28th Open Day, 2024
Our 28th Annual Open Day at Wynnum Bowls Club on 30th June was a great day out for philatelists.
The PSQ members who helped make the day a success warmly welcomed 7 other clubs, who came along with their exchange books: we thank our friends from Caboolture, Caloundra, Ennogera, Ipswich, Junction Park, Sherwood and Waterloo Bay. Thanks to Les Sheward and Brisbane Stamps for putting on dealer tables.
Just under 80 people signed in at the door, and enjoyed the club tables, the bargain table and the auction. We particularly thank the kind people who donated collections for auction and to everyone who donated door and raffle prizes.
Food and beverages were available throughout the day, thanks to three stalwart volunteers who made and sold items from the kitchen.
Thank you to the judges who assessed the 7 one-frame exhibits for the Sheard Memorial Competition and to members of the public for voting for the 3 five-page exhibits.
Our regular events
At the Philatelic Society of Queensland, we play an active part in promoting the hobby in its many aspects. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our members’ philatelic interests.
Each month we enjoy presentations and talks from members or invited guests speakers on their interests. We also invite members to bring along interesting and rare items to share in our popular “Show and Tell” sessions. We run a raffle and light refreshments are available on the night for a coin donation.
We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except for December, when we take our end of year break. Meetings are held at QPC House, 18 Coolcrest Street, Wynnum, Queensland, 4178. They start at 7.00pm. A map and basic directions to reach QPC House from the Gateway Motorway (M1) can be found on the Contact & Join page.
Typically, we start with a short business section when members hear of upcoming events and have their say in club matters. We are actively seeking to grow as a club.
An annual highlight is PSQ’s Open Day, usually in July, when philatelic items are available through auction, from invited dealers and from friends in other clubs. The PSQ bargain table is always popular. This lively event also sees the PSQ’s own Sheard Award competition for 15-page philatelic exhibits, assessed by accredited judges, as well as a 5-page competition judged by popular vote. We run door and raffle prizes at the Open Day.
PSQ is keen to participate at philatelic exhibitions; member displays are always seen at the annual Brisbane Stamp and Coin Expo, as well as at national exhibitions around Australia. A few of our members also exhibit internationally.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
2024
February 28th, The outgoing President’s Display to accompany our Annual General Meeting. Mail Routes of the Ottoman Empire 1865 – 1900
March 27th, 5-page displays & 10-minute talks on any subject. Members night
April 24th, Queen Isabella of Spain
May 22nd, A film from the Royal Philatelic Society London: The First United States Issue of 1846
June 26th, Mystery Talk
June 30th, PSQ Open Day at Wynnum Bowls Club, 1 Bridge St, Wynnum, 9.00am to 3.00pm
July 24th, Postal Stationery Collecting and Exhibiting
August 28th, Sheard Memorial Competition. Exhibitors comment on exhibits
September 25th, Our annual Quiz night
October 23rd, Danish Christmas Stamps
November 27th, Christmas Break-up. Super “Show and Tell”. Bring a plate!
2025
January 22nd, From the Mailbag
February 26th, The President’s Display to accompany our Annual General Meeting
Please come along and join us. Guests are always welcome, and we are delighted when new members sign up. We look forward to seeing you at future events.
