Vacancy Appointment Considered at Next Board Meeting

Matthew Kewriga resigned from the American Philatelic Society Board of Directors, effective Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Kewriga was elected by the APS membership in 2022 to serve as Director-at-Large. Kewriga cited his need to focus on family and new business. Earlier this year, Kewriga and his family relocated from San Francisco to Virginia, and he started an auction firm, Kewriga Auctions. He held his first public sale at the Great American Stamp Show in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Kewriga was elected in 2022 to serve as Director-at-Large.

“It’s been a pleasure having Matt on the APS Board, and I’m grateful for his service to the APS Board,” said Scott English, Executive Director, “His experiences as a young collector and in the business world brought a unique perspective to the Board. Matt will continue to be a valuable contributor now and into the future.”

Filling a Vacancy

Under Section 5.7(a) of the APS Bylaws, the APS President appoints a replacement for the remainder of the term, subject to the approval of the APS Board of Directors. APS President Cheryl Ganz will make an appointment for approval of the Board at the next APS Board meeting on October 19, 2023. The term ends in August 2025.

Joint APS/APRL Board Meeting

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023

Time: 2 pm Eastern

Location: UNEXPO 2023, American Philatelic Center, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

The meeting will also be held via Zoom. Members can attend by registering here.