Philatelic Society of Lancaster County
The James Buchanan Chapter #173 of the American Philatelic Society 
Chapter #118 of the American Topical Association 
Welcome – Enjoy your Visit!
We are an award-winning, non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting stamp collecting as a hobby for education & fun, from teens to adults, from beginners to advanced philatelists and postal historians, serving members from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, NJ, CA, the U.K. & beyond.
To learn more about Membership Benefits and to become a member, click JOIN US or reach out to Dr. Charles J. DiComo, PhD, PSLC President at charlesdicomo@gmail.com.
SOCIETY PROGRAMS 2026
We meet in-person the second Wednesday of each month at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA (directions below). Doors open 6:30 PM. We hold a brief business meeting, followed by door prizes, the keynote speaker, Show, Tell & Ask, where members & guests share their favorite stamp, cover, or philatelic item. There are refreshments, snacks, giveaways, and a bourse. Come early: share, buy, sell, or trade.
*** Added Bonus For All Far & Wide: We host a Virtual meeting via Zoom on the fourth Wednesday of each month, with a keynote speaker and Show, Tell & Ask. Visitors welcome! Contact Paul Petersen at +1 (717) 299-5640 or pcpetersen@comcast.net for more info or to sign-up to present.
October 14, 2026: Society Auction. The Society holds three Auctions a year at the Club (Winter, Spring and Autumn). Auctions are for Society Members-only. However, anyone can join the Society for $10.00 the night of an Auction and get yearly access. Material for sale is broad in scope, from stamps, postal history, albums, ephemera, supplies, etc. – both international and United States. There is always something for everyone at a reasonable price. Why not stop by, grab a paddle and have some fun! For more information, visit the Auction Instructions webpage. Download the Auction Lot Form HERE.
October 28, 2026: (Zoom) Stamp Collecting Chat, led by Rob Sternberg. Rob will moderate “An open discussion about philately and stamp collecting: how do you do it, what do you want to share about it, and what do you want to know about it?”
He considers himself an intermediate collector. There are aspects of philately & stamp collecting he knows something about, but so many about which he is under-informed. And although he has been a member of the PSLC for six years, there is so much he doesn’t know (or remember) about the rest of the membership’s philatelic interests. What would you like to discuss during this chat, either things you know, or things you want to know? Ahead of the meeting, feel free to endorse any ideas in this 
Stamp Collecting Chat document, or add some ideas of your own by contacting him at rs_sternberg@yahoo.com; text him at +1 (717) 917-6314. Knowing of your interests prior to the meeting will move your item towards the top of the list.
November 11, 2026: Society Annual Open House & One-Page Exhibit Night, hosted by Len Kasper. It’s an honor to hold this annual event on Veterans Day this year. I have been working on this years event again to insure that it gets bigger and better each year. Considering the event last year, that’s a pretty big bar as it was the largest ever with the most outsiders attending lining up out to the door. And as always, we recruited new members which is always a plus. This year we will have a short business meeting as usual, door prizes for all, an auction, as well as the always popular one page exhibits by club members.
Also as part of the program this year, we will have a group of club members give a short oracle about how they got started collecting, their age at the time and what they collect, as well as what gave their collection the greatest boost in growth. Len is still working on a few more issues to enhance the event, as well as the media blitz and periodical press releases which were instrumental in delivering some of the large public response. He hopes we have as many members on hand to enjoy and support this fun event, as it has led many times to one of our best events to add new members to our club and insure the clubs ultimate longevity.
November 25, 2026: (Zoom) “A Philatelic Swindler’s Paris Adventures,” by Rick Barrett. Join us for a fun talk which covers several interesting stories from over 100 years ago. You’ll enjoy hearing about an iconic World’s Fair, the sensational antics of a couple of philatelic scammers, a very famous stamp show, and a variety of beautiful stamps! Rick is once more excited to join us again from Houston to share more interesting tales from our hobby’s past.
December 9, 2026: Society Holiday Dinner. It’s time to sign up for our annual Holiday Party! It’s set for Wednesday at 6:00 PM, and will be held again this year at our same location, downstairs at the Landis Homes location. Len spent a considerable amount of time and travels to several other alternate locations with the hopes of finding something a bit more festive, but to no avail, all locations either had a conflict for the date or in most cases, the prices were way beyond our means. The one thing Len wanted to make sure of was keeping the price down, which with the present economic situation, made the task extremely difficult. Although the price is higher this year at Landis, the club will cover the increase. So again this year, attendees cost will remain at just $15.00 per person.
The Menu: Slow roasted roast beef w/beef au jus; Oven roasted salmon w/ dijon cream sauce; Roasted ham; a potato entree; Garlic green beans; Mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing; Baked fresh rolls; butter pads, salt and pepper; Chocolate cake; Classic apple pie. And this year we have a beverage island with coffee, decaf, ice water tower, hot water and tea selection, coca cola, diet coke and lemonade.
We will have an Auction, lots of Door Prizes, Giveaways, and a game, “Christmas Trivia,” by Mike Bach. There will be a $50.00 Amazon GIFT CARD rewarded to the game winner. We also have a poinsettia giveaway. Also new this year, we are having a carpool option for those who can normally have difficulties attending, or don’t have a ride. This is being coordinated by Dan Martin our Membership Chair. If you need to exercise this option, please call him at +1 (717) 481-8547, or see him at the October and November meetings.
We are hoping with the preparations for an excellent party preparation on the part of our committee that we can be rewarded with a good turnout. So please sign up, and sign up early, so we can continue to work on this great Holiday event.
December 23, 2026: (Zoom) Topic to be Determined, by Cemil Betanov.
STAMP SHOWS, BOURSES & GATHERINGS 2026
October 2-4, 2026: NOJEX 2026. A World Series of Philately (WSP) stamp show, at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, 650 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. NOJEX brings together collectors, dealers, exhibitors, and philatelists for a weekend filled with outstanding stamps, postal history, exhibits, and fellowship. Show Hours: Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Show Highlights Include: Competitive philatelic exhibits (155 frames) featuring outstanding collections; A large bourse with 24 dealers & societies offering stamps, covers, postal history, and literature; Opportunities to buy, sell, trade, and discuss philatelic material; Youth and educational philatelic activities; Free parking. Close proximity to New York City (only 7.5 miles from the George Washington Bridge). Whether you are an experienced collector, a serious exhibitor, or just discovering the hobby, NOJEX offers something for everyone. You can also join the awards banquet and converse with fellow collectors and judges. For additional information, visit the NOJEX website.
December 13, 2026: K2 Lancaster Stamp Show, on Sunday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Farm & Home Center of Lancaster County, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Affiliated Dealers: K2 Stamp Mobile (K2 Stamps & Collectibles), Doug McCullough, Frank Soeder, Leslie Botte, Hugh Clark, David Lengyel, Wayne Gehret, Tony Coccio, Jack Zerby & Ward Wilcox. Table fee is $120 for 8 feet “L’s” (8″ front & 8″ side) with an 8″ back table. Setup starts 8:00 AM. For more information, contact Kevin Kellman at k2stamps@gmail.com or +1 (301) 524-9562.
SOCIETY PROGRAMS 2027
We meet in-person the second Wednesday of each month at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA (directions below). Doors open 6:30 PM. We hold a brief business meeting, followed by keynote speaker, then Show, Tell & Ask, where members & guests share their favorite stamp, cover, or philatelic item. There are refreshments, snacks, and a bourse. Come early: share, buy, sell, or trade.
*** Added Bonus For All Far & Wide: We host a Virtual Zoom meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Visitors always welcome! Contact Paul Petersen at +1 (717) 299-5640 or pcpetersen@comcast.net for more info or to sign-up to present.
CALL TO ACTION: We are starting to fill out our Speakers Bureau for 2027. Please reach out to Paul Peterson or Dr. Charles DiComo to present for an in-person meeting on the second Wednesday of the month, or a Zoom meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
13 January: Society Winter Auction
27 January: (Zoom)
10 February:
24 February: (Zoom)
10 March: “The History of the Ill-Fated Dirigible Akron and the Discovery of a Scarce 1912 ‘Souvenir of Balloon Akron’ Fabric Postcard.” Dr. Charles DiComo, PhD
24 March: (Zoom)
14 April:
28 April: (Zoom)
12 May:
28 May: (Zoom)
09 June:
23 June: (Zoom)
14 July:
28 July: (Zoom)
11 August: Society Picnic
25 August: (Zoom)
08 September:
22 September: (Zoom)
13 October: Society Autumn Auction
27 Oct: (Zoom)
10 November:
24 November: (Zoom)
08 December: Holiday Dinner, TBA
22 December: (Zoom)
STAMP SHOWS, BOURSES & GATHERINGS 2027
As Stamp Shows, Bourses & Gathering dates become available, they will be posted. If you have a regional show you would like to promote, reach out to Dr. Charles J. DiComo, PhD, PSLC President at charlesdicomo@gmail.com.
2027 DATES TO BE SHARED WHEN AVAILABLE for the K2 Lancaster Stamp Show, on (Sunday’s) from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Farm & Home Center of Lancaster County, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Affiliated Dealers: K2 Stamp Mobile (K2 Stamps & Collectibles), Doug McCullough, Frank Soeder, Leslie Botte, Hugh Clark, David Lengyel, Wayne Gehret, Tony Coccio, Jack Zerby & Ward Wilcox. Table fee is $120 for 8 feet “L’s” (8″ front & 8″ side) with an 8″ back table. Setup starts 8:00 AM. For more information, contact Kevin Kellman at k2stamps@gmail.com or +1 (301) 524-9562.
Member Renewal Policy: For existing members who want to renew their membership for 1 or more years, and/or make a donation to support our Society activities and programs, you can use PayPal-Friends by remitting payment to President Charles J. DiComo, PhD at charlesdicomo@gmail.com and denote in Notes section the reason for payment, your name, and now many years. Venmo can also be used @charlesdicomo. For new members, please mail/email your Membership Application along with a check or money order to Treasurer, Lou DiFelice.
Storm Cancellation Policy: Should there be a storm or the forecast of such on our in-person meeting evening, the Board will determine the status of the session. When decided, they will inform Paul Petersen, who will send out an all-Society email. Those not on email should call him at +1 (717) 299-5640 for further info.
MEETING LOCATION
The Crossings Meeting Room (2nd Flr.) and/or High Conference Room (Ground Flr.) at Landis Homes on 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA (Directions below).
- The Society meets in person monthly on the 2nd Wednesday (except August).
- Doors Open at 6:30 PM. Visitors Welcome!
- Come Early to Share, Buy, Sell, and/or Trade.
- Contact Paul Petersen at +1 (717) 299-5640 or pcpetersen@comcast.net for more information
- For those wishing to join members & guests of the PSLC in a no-host dinner before any of the meetings, meals will be available at the Owl Hill Bistro at reasonable prices off the menu; the restaurant is just to the right upon entering the facility. Club meetings start at 7:00 p.m., though there is a lot of pre-meeting activity amongst members & guests well before starting time. Plan to arrive at the restaurant between 5:30 & 6:00 PM, to give you plenty of time for the pre-meeting & meeting proper activities.
DIRECTIONS TO MEETING LOCATION
Landis Homes is located on 1001 East Oregon Road, also known as Route 722. Route 722 runs in a somewhat East-West direction between the Lititz Pike (Route 501) and the Oregon Pike (Route 772). You can easily reach this facility from either direction. (1) From the North or South via Lititz Pike: Take Lititz Pike (Rt. 501) toward Neffsville. Just 0.3 – 0.4 miles north of Neffsville is a traffic light at E. Oregon Rd. (Rt. 722). Turn east, and it is two miles to Landis Homes, which is on the south side. (2) From the North or South via Rt. 222: Take exit for Oregon Pike (Rt. 272). On Oregon Pike, turn north for 0.3 miles. Turn left on Creek Rd. for 0.3 miles, and then left on Oregon Rd. Landis Homes is about 0.8 miles on the south side. (3) Entering the Facility: Off Oregon Rd. there are 3 entrances to Landis Homes: an (i) East, (ii) a West, and (iii) a middle or Main. Enter here at the Main Entrance, the large building right in front of you is the Calvin & Janet High Learning & Wellness Center (this is the purple building on the map with #5 attached). Park here. The Crossings Meeting Room is on the second deck of this building, and is there is an elevator which you can take up one floor. The High Conference Room is on the first floor just past the front desk on your left. The Owl Hill Bistro is on the first floor just past the front desk on your right.
Below are the driving directions from the Landis Homes website www.landishomes.org.
From Lancaster: Take Route 501 North (Lititz Pike) through Neffsville. At traffic light, turn right onto E. Oregon Rd. (Route 722 East). Continue 2 miles to Landis Homes entrances on the right.
From Lititz: Go south on Route 501. About one mile past the Lancaster Airport turn left at traffic light onto Route 722 East (also known as E. Oregon Rd.) and continue 2 miles to Landis Homes entrances on the right.
From Harrisburg: Take Route 283 East, approximately 30 miles, which leads directly onto US Route 30 East. Follow Route 30 East to the Lititz Pike Exit (Route 501 North). At the stop light, turn left onto Route 501 North. Follow 501 North through Neffsville. At traffic light for E. Oregon Rd. (Route 722 East) turn right. Continue 2 miles to Landis Homes entrances on the right.
From Philadelphia: Take Reading exit (Old exit # 21, at milepost 286) off the PA turnpike at US 222 South towards Lancaster. Continue south on US 222 to the Brownstown Exit. Go right (Route 772 West) a short distance to Rt. 272, which is at a traffic light. Turn left onto Rt. 272 South for 1.8 miles and turn right onto Rt. 722, East Oregon Road. (Speedway gas station is at the intersection.) Continue 1 mile to Landis Homes entrances on the left.
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