BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Germany Philatelic Society of the USA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Germany Philatelic Society of the USA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Germany Philatelic Society of the USA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20241207T212629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T212718Z UID:13043-1755165600-1755446400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:Germany Philatelic Society Annual Meeting at the Great American Stamp Show\, Schaumberg\, IL\, August 14-17\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Keep an eye on the website for details of this event. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/germanty-philatelic-society-annual-meeting-at-the-great-american-stamp-show-schaumberg-il-august-14-17-2025/ LOCATION:Schaumberg\, IL\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20250618T205842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205842Z UID:13143-1753038000-1753043400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:Show-and-Tell Online July 20th at 7PM DESCRIPTION:I am excited to announce that our next online presentation is a Show-and-tell.  These popular virtual get-togethers provide everyone with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and learn something new. \nOur meeting will be on July 20th\, 7PM EDT.: \nHere is the link: \nGermany Philatelic Society – Show and Tell!!! Show us your best\, and learn something new! \nJul 20\, 2025\, 7:00 – 8:30 PM (America/New_York) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://meet.goto.com/529164421 \nYou can also dial in using your phone. \n  \nAccess Code: \n529-164-421 \nUnited States: \n+1 (646) 749-3122 \n  \nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: \n  \nhttps://meet.goto.com/install \nIf you have issues with the online nature of things and need a bit of help\, just email me at kolkermd@att.net\, and I will get you set up! \nI look forward to seeing you all there! \nKeep Calm and Keep Collecting! \nSincerely\, \nChris Kolker MD\nBoard Member\, Germany Philatelic Society \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/show-and-tell-online-july-20th-at-7pm/ CATEGORIES:Online Discussions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20250524T211927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T211927Z UID:13137-1748806200-1748811600@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:The Secrets of German Stamps' Greatest Forger - Now You Can Know the Truth DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/the-secrets-of-german-stamps-greatest-forger-now-you-can-know-the-truth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T213000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20240916T020654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T020654Z UID:13019-1728244800-1728250200@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:An Online Presentation: Frauds\, Fakes and Forgeries of World War II by Christopher Kolker DESCRIPTION:See the most iconic\, the rarest\, and the fakest of the fake stamps during World War II!  It is incredible to see just how far the Powers went to deceive and exploit! \nFrauds\, Fakes\, and Forgeries of the Third Reich by Christopher Kolker MD \nOct 6\, 2024\, 8:00 – 9:30 PM (America/New_York) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://meet.goto.com/240136509 \nYou can also dial in using your phone. \n\nAccess Code: \n240-136-509 \n\n\nUnited States: \n+1 (571) 317-3122 \n\nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: \nhttps://meet.goto.com/install \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/an-online-presentation-frauds-fakes-and-forgeries-of-world-war-ii-by-christopher-kolker/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20240708T015447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T015447Z UID:6748-1721592000-1721597400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:National-Socialist-Time Philatelics - Hidden Gems\, But Beware by W. David Ripley III DESCRIPTION:Come join us on GoTo Meetings as we look at some of the more unusual and fascinating philatelic material of the Third Reich era: \n  \nNational-Socialist-Time Philatelics\, Hidden Treasure but Beware by David Ripley \nJul 21\, 2024\, 8:00 – 9:30 PM (America/New_York) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://meet.goto.com/348003845 \nYou can also dial in using your phone. \n\nAccess Code: \n348-003-845 \n\n\nUnited States: \n+1 (646) 749-3122 \n\nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: \nhttps://meet.goto.com/install \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/national-socialist-time-philatelics-hidden-gems-but-beware-by-w-david-ripley-iii/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20240315T095354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T095354Z UID:6691-1710705600-1710709200@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:1940 - Philately Tells of a Year of Destruction: An Online Presentation DESCRIPTION:A very special presentation by Christopher Kolker MD\, Editor of The Third Reich Study Group Bulletin\n\n \n\nGermany Philatelic Society – 1940- Philately Shows the World a Year of Destruction\n\n \n\nMar 17\, 2024\, 8:00 – 9:30 PM (America/New_York)\n\n \n\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.https://meet.goto.com/186462741\n\n \n\nYou can also dial in using your phone.\n\n \n\nAccess Code:\n\n \n\n186-462-741\n\n \n\nUnited States:\n\n \n\n+1 (224) 501-3412\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/1940-philately-tells-of-a-year-of-destruction-an-online-presentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T200031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T012416Z UID:6271-1684972800-1685318399@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:IBRA 2023 ESSEN\, GERMANY DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/ibra-2023-messe-germany/ LOCATION:Essen\, Germany CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T195810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T195810Z UID:6268-1679616000-1679875199@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:St Louis Stamp Expo DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/st-louis-stamp-expo/ CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ExpoLogoBW.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T020413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T030533Z UID:6263-1669924800-1669928400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-8/ CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T020326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T030601Z UID:6261-1666555200-1666558800@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-7/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T020231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T105642Z UID:6259-1662926400-1662930000@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-6/ CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T020142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T200932Z UID:6257-1658692800-1658696400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-5/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T020058Z UID:6255-1654804800-1654808400@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dave Ripley presents German Stamps and the Volkswagen. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-4/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T194324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T201247Z UID:6266-1651190400-1651449599@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:PIPEX 2022 DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/pipex-2022/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Portland-Airport\, 7900 NE 82nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1568844538319blob-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T065729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T030534Z UID:6253-1650830400-1650834000@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-3/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220309T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T144054Z UID:6321-1648407600-1648413000@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS CT (New England) Chapter-Russian Handoverprint Presentation DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Sunday\, March 27 at 7PM ET. Chris Kolker the Chairman of the GPS Third Reich Study Group will be presenting Russian Handoverprints to our members. \nCT ( New England) Meeting- Russian Handoverprints\nSun\, Mar 27\, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EDT) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/849718069 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (571) 317-3112 \nAccess Code: 849-718-069 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-ct-new-england-chapter-russian-handoverprint-presentation/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/s-l300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T065540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T173536Z UID:6251-1647201600-1647205200@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our March StampChat as we welcome Tom Droege from StampAuctionNetwork.  He is going to be speaking about how best to use the internet for the stamp collector. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89525073045?pwd=Z01Ta08yRzNkTS8zbWtYQmVrc2pvQT09 \nMeeting ID: 895 2507 3045 \nPasscode: 610803 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat-2/ LOCATION:Vitual CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T191221 CREATED:20220206T065038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T030534Z UID:6245-1645387200-1645390800@www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org SUMMARY:GPS Online StampChat DESCRIPTION:Come join us as Jerry Martin presents and leads a discussion on the following: \nTitle: “Flying Backwards: The Birth of Official German Air Mail” \nOn May 19\, 1912\, specially-printed postcards were flown between Heidelberg and Mannheim\, marking the first fully official forwarding of mail by air in Germany. In this presentation\, we offer conjectures and inferences on various aspects of the event\, supported where possible by philatelic evidence.\n \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83153426494?pwd=YmtIRTNMNW9FTUVPVW14WU0vYzFUUT09 \nMeeting ID: 831 5342 6494\nPasscode: 273055 \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/event/gps-online-stampchat/ CATEGORIES:Online Discussions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.germanyphilatelicsocietyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1200x600-online-learning-illustration.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR