On the first Monday of each month, the ISGC hosts a live chat on Guatemala philately. Sessions last one hour and begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer period and time to socialize. Members from around the globe are able to meet and chat. This is a unique opportunity to meet collectors with similar interests. Each philatelic presentation is recorded for future viewing. Links to the 2023 recorded chats hosted on the ISGC YouTube Channel are listed below.

 

2023 Stamp Chats

 

Monday, January 2, 2023  Ziomara de Leon  Correo Guatemala Today  Cancelled

The status of the Guatemalan Post and the stamp program is uncertain for budgetary reasons and she is not authorized to release information at this time.

 

Monday, February 6, 2023 David Reitsema  Early 20th Century Postal Stationery and Postal Cards  Link to You Tube video

Dave Reitsema addresses this under-researched area with examples of scarce stationary and postcards.

Monday, March 13, 2023 ISGC Member Social

      Our occasional general meetings provide an opportunity for I.S.G.C. members to meet in a social setting. Attendees are encouraged to show new acquisitions and to discuss all aspects of philately.

 

Monday, April 10, 2023 Jaime Marckwordt  Social Assistance Issue  Link to You Tube video

      Jaime Marckwordt will discuss this issue showing rare proofs and varieties of the stamp series designed by his grandfather.

 

Monday, May 1, 2023 Rod Haenni  Guatemala's Volcanos  Link to You Tube video

      Volcanos are a major feature of Guatemala's landscape and are frequently featured on Guatemala's stamps. Rod Haenni will explore the nexus between the mountains and philately.

 

Monday, June 5, 2023  Alfredo Frohlich  The Provisional Issue of 1922  Due to an error, a recording of this presentation is not available.

Alfredo Frohlich has prepared a wonderful multi-frame exhibit on the unusual 1922 overprints. Different positions on sheets of these stamps used different fonts, some of which are rare.

 

Monday, July 17, 2023 Glen Carr  Revenues for Fun and show - an Introduction  Due to technical issues, this presentation will need to be rescheduled.

      Glen Carr will explore the world of Guatemala's revenue stamps.

 

Monday, September 18, 2023 Michael Bloom Member Forum

      ISGC President Michael Bloom will conduct a wide-ranging discussion. A great opportunity to meet other ISGC members.

 

Monday, October 16, 2023 David Lindwall  Guatemala History and Geography, a Philatelic Perspective  Link to You Tube video

      Former U.S. diplomat to Guatemala David Lindwall will be the presenter.

 

Monday, November 20, 2023 David Reitsema  Ship Mail   Link to You Tube video

      ISGC Vice-President David Reitsema will be the presenter.

 

Monday, December 18, 2023 Jonathan Topper  Metered Mail

      Jonathan Topper will explore this under-studied area of Guatemala Philately.