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April
Meeting Program
Valuable Stamps
Capsules of History |
Presented
by Winand Hess, APS, owner of Collectors Connection of California |
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When: |
Tuesday, April 20, 2004 |
Where: |
Monterey Whaling Co.
Private Room - Hilton Mission Valley
901 Camino Del Rio South
(619) 543-9000 |
Directions: |
Interstate 8 to the Mission Center exit, Mission Center south
to Camino Del Rio South, west to
Hilton Mission Valley |
Schedule: |
5:00 pm - Board Meeting
5:45 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Program |
Cost: |
$20 includes dinner & program |
Menu: |
Choose from a special menu.
Vegetarian meals are available
from the restaurant. Just make a note of your request when you
make your reservation 24 hours in advance. |
RSVP: |
Georgie Stillman
(619) 563-9000 |
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Every
family has one – a stamp collection started by the grandparent
or Uncle. Every collection has potential for buried treasure
in its pages – some rare and valuable item. But there
are pages, zillions of pages, to go through to find it. |
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presentation will help you determine how to evaluate the collection,
what to do, and where to go to find expert, honest help in determining
the value of stamps and postal covers. |
| Winand
Hess caught the stamp collecting ‘bug’ from his father
in Germany. After coming to the USA in 1971 and pursuing his
career in molecular biology, he devoted his time to his passion
for the philately (stamp collecting) field by exhibiting and
selling internationally, plus judging/vetting stamp exhibitions. |
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following are a few of Winand's many contributions to the philately
field. |
| Chairman
of several important stamp expositions - GERMAPEX, POWPEX, SANDICAL |
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| Vice-President
of the Federated Philatelic Clubs of Southern California (six
year term) |
| Vice-President
of the U.S. Philatelic Classical Society |
| Nationally
accredited philatelic judge (appointed in 1983 by the American
Stamp Society - APS) |
| Judge
for expositions in the U.S., Germany and Japan (as Jury Advisor) |
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From what we get, we can make a living;
what we give, however, makes a life.
- Arthur Ashe
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Remember...
Chapter meeting night is now the third
Tuesday of the month,
so please mark your calendar with these future dates:
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Member
Spotlight
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Recovery in the Tech Market
Values Rise Dramatically for Refurbished
IT Equipment
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| Winslow Garnier, ASA
Candidate in Machinery & Technical Services |
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Winslow reports to the SD ASA Chapter
from his travels on appraisal assignment in Austin. With the upturn
in the tech markets, the cost of used/refurbished jumped skyward.
The demand for reliable and accurate appraisal values has increased
along with the recovery.
During the downturn, refurbishers purchased equipment at auction
for their inventory,
not knowing when, but
believing a turn around would happen. During the tough times
that lingered into the early part of this millennium, some refurbishers
didn’t make it. Those that did are now experiencing an
exciting surge in values for their goods as the tech field takes
off again. |
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These photographs show a recent
inspection Winslow conducted of a Novellus Chemical Vapor Deposition
tool used for
producing microchips. During the downturn, this unit would be
valued at approximately $250,000 – today, a fully refurbished
unit sold for as much as a $1 million. |
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President's
Message
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Greetings & best
wishes to all for a Joyous Easter & a Happy Passover!
The April 15th deadline finds many of us busy completing Charitable Contribution
Appraisals, Estate Appraisals, and our own income taxes. With all of this worthwhile
and beneficial activity, one could easily miss out on experiencing the exhilaration
of spring!
Need a respite? Then join us at our April 20th ASA San Diego Chapter Meeting
-- and partake in another fine presentation, in the company of your professional
peers. |
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Hoping to see you!
Best Regards,
Paul Golubovs, MBA, ASA |
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Georgie's
Corner
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| Life is Marked by Seasons |
Georgie, age 3, &
Annie Voorhees Stillman |
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Seasons of a yearly cycle, with our Spring of birth and
Summer of development and blooms, our Autumn of harvest and
Winter of rest and preparation for new growth. And our seasons
of life’s journey. My mother’s final earthly
season is over now, but all the love and wisdom, laughter
and lessons from her long and joyous life will stay with
me forever. I can only hope that I give back to others, on
their life journey, some of what she gave to me, and thus
honor her life and legacy.
My mother saw amazing things in her life – she watched
Lindbergh’s parade down 5th Avenue, Marlon Brando in A
Street Car Named Desire from the 3rd row center in a
Broadway theatre, heard Fats Domino at The Cotton Club, knew
Barry Goldwater, Jack Kennedy & met Paul Newman, drove
Lucille Ball around Phoenix in a convertible.
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| What a time my mom had! I wish
you had known her. She certainly heard all about you guys!
As many of you know, my Mom lived with me for the last 8 ½ years,
and I am so lucky to have had those years, as an adult, with
my Mommy. All I can say is, visit or call your parents, give
them a kiss and a hug, and save up your memories to share with
your children. |
We, as appraisers, are caught up in determining the worth of
something in terms of money. I stop sometimes and remember “its
only money, stupid!” Other qualities that give us value,
life and joy, are much more important. |
Be well, be happy, Georgie |
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Member News |
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Peter Butler, ASA, Business
Valuation, is moving to Boise, Idaho this summer to accept
a new position as Valuation/Liquidation Support Consultant
with Hooper Cornell, P.L.L.C. |
| Hooper Cornell is a medium-size,
full service CPA firm, and Pete will be an important key man
in the firm’s plan to expand its business valuation/litigation
support practice. Peter will be one of only three ASA Senior
BV members in the entire state of Idaho. |
| Pete has been an active member
of our ASA SD Chapter for several years, serving as the BV
Chair, Mentor & Chapter Officer. The Chapter will miss
his contribution to our membership experience, but he will
be our ‘special correspondent’, sending us occasional
reports from the Idaho scene for the Newsletter. |
| We wish you well Peter, knowing
you and your young family will love Idaho, and THANK YOU for
your exceptionally fine service to our SD ASA Chapter. |
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Gem & Jewelry
GJ205
Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory,
Methods and Application
Las Vegas - May 29 - 31
Reno - June 6 – 8
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Expert Testifying
Skills & Report Writing
Kansas City - July 25
Seminar hosted by G & J Discipline.
For
more information, please contact David Bowie,
858-578-8840 |
The Hidden
Lives of Paintings
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa
Park
Wednesday evenings March 24–April 28. 5:30 – 8:00
PM. Using the SDMA collection as the textbook, this course
explores what’s under the paint, behind the canvas, missing
around the edges. Instructor: James Grebl.
Visit the Museum’s
website for details & to sign up: www.sdmart.org. |
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If you are involved in a community activity,special
event or interesting assignment,
or know of courses being offered, please let us know.
Contact Georgie Stillman, ASA
619-563-9000
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Job
Opportunities
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Please check out
the ASA
International Website's Job Bank in the Members Only area.
(If you are a member and don't yet have a login ID or password,
a button to register for one is available on the entry page.)
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If
you have information about local appraisal jobs that you would
like posted in our newsletter,
please contact Georgie Stillman - 619-563-9000
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Member
Advancement, Application Notices & Transfers
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The following applications
for Advancement or New Member have been received. If you have
any comments on the application(s) please contact Membership
Chairperson Georgie Stillman, ASA - 619-563-9000.
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| Garrett
Goldfield – Application for Candidate – Personal
Property |
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| Christine
Jones, AM – Personal Property, Fine Art transferred
from the San Francisco Chapter. Welcome Christine! |
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2004-5
Chapter Officers
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| The ASA San Diego Chapter Nomination Committee
has proposed the following slate of candidates for the ASA San
Diego Chapter for the term 2004-2005: |
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President - Georgie Stillman ASA
1st VP - George LeBaron ASA
2nd VP - Kim Ufford AM
Treasurer - Pamela Bensoussan ASA
Secretary - Jo Ellen Cole Candidate
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| If anyone has comments or concerns
over this slate, kindly contact Chapter President Paul Golubovs
-- or any of the current
chapter officers. Nominations will also be taken from the floor
at the April Chapter Meeting -- prior to ballot development. Thank
you. |
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About
the ASA San Diego Chapter
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For details about
the ASA San Diego Chapter, contact information for Chapter Officers
or to locate/contact an ASA designated appraiser to meet your needs,
please visit
our web site at SanDiegoAppraiser.org or
call our toll-free number,
1-877-998-VALU (8258). |
Chapter
Governing Board
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President |
Paul Golubovs, ASA |
858-578-5540
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858-578-5548 (fax) |
1st Vice
President |
Peter J. Butler, ASA
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858-484-2497 |
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2nd Vice President |
Kim Ufford, AM |
619-238-1077
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619-696-8614 (fax) |
Secretary |
Winslow Garnier, Candidate |
858-748-2468
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858-679-7183 (fax) |
Treasurer |
Pamela Bensoussan, ASA |
619-420-7782
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619-420-7788 (fax) |
Immediate Past President |
Randall H. Blaesi, ASA |
619-804-0434
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619-476-0222 (fax) |
Governor,
Region 9 |
Lee Ackermann, ASA
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626-301-9277 |
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District Deputy Director,
Region 9 |
Georgie M. Stillman, ASA |
619-563-9000
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619-429-0737 (fax) |
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About
this Newsletter
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| This newsletter is published monthly via email
as a service to the ASA Members and the community it serves. If
you
would like
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Stillman - 619-563-9000. |
| Newsletter Editor - Georgie
Stillman, ASA |
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