Arizona Stamp & Coin Clubs and Shows 2008 Schedule   updated Dec 18, 2008


Announcing ARIPEX 2009 Tucson AZ at the Convention Center Fri-Sun Jan 23-25.
This is the biggest annual stamp show in Arizona. It rotates every year between Tucson and Mesa.
There will be a bus going down on Saturday the 24th leaving from Monte Vista Baptist Church in Phoenix (where the PPA club meets). It leaves at 8am and leaves from the show in Tucson at 4pm. The cost is $20 which includes a tip to the driver. Anyone can ride the bus but you must contact Bill Chesser to reserve a seat. Please hurry. We need to get the seats filled as soon as possible.  Bill's contact information is below with the PPA info.


Phoenix Philatelic Association
- Twice Montlhy Meetings - Second Tuesday (& Fourth Tuesday most months)
PO Box 15037
Phoenix AZ 85060
Contact: Bill Chesser  at 602-956-3497  or  mchesser@availe.com

Phoenix Stamp Club Meetings are held at Monte Vista Baptist Church, 2409 N. 36th St. Phoenix on 36th Street between Thomas and Oak on the east side of the street close to Oak.
Meetings are at 7pm to about 8:30 but you may want to get there a half hour or so early to do trading or looke over the auction lots. There is a wonderful auction at every meeting and if you are a member you can submit lots as well.  There is a speaker at most meetings of interest to all. Prospective members please show up and consider joining. Dues are $6 a year. We also encourage current members to bring a guest who may consider joining.
Meetings are generally the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month however there are some exceptions so see the actual dates below:

PPA 2008 Meeting Dates:

Oct 14   Oct 25 is Annual Picnic at Papago Park near the Zoo.  It is at Ramada 16 from 10:00 to 1:00. The club supplies the hams, hots, and drinks. You may bring a side dish to pass if you wish. (But -Not necessary.)  No alcohol is allowed. Come in the same road as if you were going to the zoo but bear then left towards the picnic/ramada areas.  Here is a map link for Ramada 16
Nov 11 no second meeting due to Holidays in Nov and Dec
Dec 9  Holiday Party same location

MESA Stamp Club - (Monthly Meetings Third Wednesday)
Mesa Stamp Club meets the Third Wednesday of every month except December from 7-9 at the Fire Station on Stapley between Broadway and Southern. Closer to Southern on the West side of the street across the street from the 7-11 party store.  It can be hard to find becasue the fire station does not look like a fire station as the big fire doors are in back. There is an auction at every meeting and members can submit lots and there will be a speaker of interest to all.  Prospective members please show up and consider joining. Dues are $6 a year. We also encourage current members to bring a guest who may consider joining.
Contact President  Leland Sherlock
or Secretary Les LeMay at 480-730-1231
2009 Mesa Club Meeting Dates
Jan 21  Bert Chamberland will present on France and Frenchmen on Canadian Stamps. He's a great presenter.
Feb 18
March 18  
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16



ARIZONA's "FIRST SUNDAY" Monthly Stamp Show

The First Sunday Stamp show has about 8-14 dealers depending on the time of year (more in winter) setting up at the RAMADA Hotel on the SW corner of Cactus and I-17 in N. Phoenix. This Hotel is right next to the freeway. For Show Info call Bill Chesser at (602) 956-3497 or mchesser@availe.com.  The show hours are from 9-3 and it is always well advertised with press releases and packed with collectors. Free Admission and Free Parking. Most of the dealers are "part-timers" with a few full-time dealers as well coming from all over Arizona and there are some amazing bargins to be had. Get there early for the best selection of covers, stamps, collections and box lots.  A to Z Stamps brings their entire stamp stock and most of the supply stock. If you live in Sun City or the Northwest Valley it is a great opportunity for you to see our stock. If you will be selling to us at this show it is best to come in the afternoon as our table is swamped in the morning until about 1pm. We will have more time to spend looking at your collection after 1pm.

2009 First Sunday Stamp Show Schedule
Jan 4,  Feb 1,  March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6

SUNBIRD STAMP CLUB and SUNBIRD COIN CLUB formerly Sun Lakes Clubs
Stamp Club Meets 4th Monday and Coin Club meets 4th Tuesday
September thru April
Next Meetings are March 25th and 26th.  Contact is John and Jean Storm (480) 895-1095
They meet at Sunbird Golf Resort in the Lakeview Room at 7pm. Sunbird is on the South side of Riggs between McQueen and Cooper. Go into the resort and take the first left. Clubhouse is on the right just a short way down the road. Just tell the guard you are coming to the Stamp or Coin Club and you'll be let right in. Everyone in Sun Lakes, Sunbird or that part of the valley is invited to enjoy Stamp Collecting together.


MESA Coin Club  (Monthly Meetings on First Wednesday)
7-9pm at the Dobson Branch Library    2425 S. Dobson Rd    E. Side of Dobson between Baseline and Guadalupe
Contact Steve Rye - Secretary  ryecoin@yahoo.com or (602) 571-6241.   website:  mcc.anaclubs.org
Guests are welcome. Lifetime dues are $5 but if you don't make at least one meeting a year you have to pony up another $5. If you make one meeting a year you'll never pay dues again. How cool!  There is an auction and show & tell at every meeting.

Phoenix Coin Club (2nd Thursday montlhy)
Held at the Elks Club 64th and Oak in Scottsdale  7pm every 2nd Thursday.
For Info call Bob Phelan at (480) 990-1007


Camelback Collectibles Club Coin & Stamp Show (The "Second Sunday" Show)   Mostly Coins
Held Monthly. The Valley's Longest Running Collectibles Show (since 1961)
Elks Lodge   6398 E. Oak St. Scottsdale. NW Corner of 64th and Oak Sts.   from 8am to 3pm
Bob Phelan, Show Chairman
Scheduling targets the Second Sunday of the month but there are expceptions due to Superbowl, Mother's Day etc  (It's not a true "Second Sunday" show like the First Sunday Stamp show is.)
Free Admission and Parking   Snack Bar open
2008 Schedule
 Nov 9th, Dec 14th