Our Exhibition Display Frames are Sick –

Here is Your Opportunity to Speed Their Recovery

By John Sadler, Philatelic Development Officer. APF

The Australian Philatelic Federation (APF) provides a number of support services for organized philately within Australia.  One of those services is the supply of exhibition double sided 16 sheet display frames.  The current frames have been in use since March 1998 when they were first used at the Canberra Stampshow.  Whilst running repairs and cleaning have been undertaken over the years, the frames are now in need of a major overhaul and it has been decided to undertake a major refurbishment of these frames.

In the refurbishment, the frames will be dismantled back to their original components and the wooden backing board replaced with light weight Corflute, a fluted plastic.  The end result will be much lighter frames that are not only easier to handle but will be less prone to any mould growth.  In addition the frames will be made more rigid and less subject to vertical distortion, thus simplifying both frame erection and exhibit mounting.

The APF believes that this refurbishment will ensure that we can continue to use the frames and not only will they be in good condition for Australia 2013, but for many subsequent years.  2013 is doubly important, not only does it celebrates 100 years of the kangaroo and map stamps, but will also be the next International Exhibition in Australia.  However, the total cost for the refurbishment is estimated to be between $20 - 30,000 and we are seeking your assistance to help us defray this cost.  Naturally, this refurbishment cost is substantially less than the cost of replacing the frames.

The APF is therefore seeking sponsorship of individual frames.  The cost will be $25 for a single side or two sides for $40.  Each sponsor will have a plaque placed on the frame that will remain there permanently.  There will be a choice of two inscriptions, either “In Memory of (Name)” or “Proudly Sponsored by (Name)”.  This is your opportunity to support organised philately.  This is an ideal opportunity for clubs, individuals, and companies to support the showpieces of philately – State, National and International exhibitions.  The individual sponsorship cost per frame is low, but we are optimistic that with your generous support we can raise the money so necessary for extending the life of our display frames.

To participate in this program, you can download a Frame Sponsorship Form from the APF website address http://www.apf.org.au/framessponsorship.htm The completed form, together with your remittance or credit card details, should then be mailed to

Darryl Fuller

130 Bandjalong Crescent,

ARANDA   ACT 2614

If you do not have access to the internet, contact Darryl for a Frame Sponsorship Form, or If you would like any additional information also contact Darryl.  
Darryl’s email address is Darryl.Fuller@dbcde.gov.au

At present there are just under 200 Clubs and Societies within Australia.  If each of these entities agreed to sponsor two double-sided frames, we would be more than half way to achieving our ultimate target.