The American Philatelic Society is offering the Computers in Philately course, taught by APS Instructor George Fekete, April 21-22, 2010 prior to WESTPEX as part of its continuing education series.  The computer has a plethora of uses for the philatelist.  Students taking this course will receive a toolkit designed to optimize use of the computer for a variety of philatelic tasks in this hands-on course.  Software and technology that can be used to take advantage of graphics, drawing, scanning, database, publishing, and commercial philatelic applications will be covered.  Students are invited to suggest topics not mentioned in the course description for possible integration into the curriculum.  Computers will NOT be provided in this course, so each student should bring a PC or Mac.  A basic knowledge of computer use is necessary to receive the most benefit from this course.

George Fekete

George is a lifelong stamp collector, a life member of both the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library.  During 2003-2007 he served on the APS Board of Vice Presidents.  His other philatelic memberships include the APS Writers Unit 30, United States Stamp Society, Empire State Postal History Society, Auxiliary Markings Club, American Philatelic Congress and the Rochester Philatelic Association.  George has taught Computers & Philately with American Philatelist editor Barb Boal and the assisted Dennis Gilson in teaching the Washington-Franklins course at APS Summer Seminars.

The cost of the course is $195 for APS members and $295 for non-members and will be held at the WESTEX stamp show host hotel, the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel.  WESTPEX, April 23-25, 2010 is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 75 dealers from around the world.  Register for this course at the American Philatelic Society website, www.stamps.org on the Education page or by contacting Gretchen Moody, 814-933-3803.  A $15 discount is available until March 31, 2010.  Learn about other “On the Road” courses at the APS website.