Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A Philatelic Exhibit of Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala of the Philippines
NTSS 2007
2007 AAPE Youth Championship
National Topical Stamp Show
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Irving, Texas, USA
June 15 - 17, 2007
AAPE Champions' Photobiographies
Photo by Robert Barr
Alyssah's Photobiography
The 3 frames QE II exhibit
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Carol Barr, AAPE Youth Championship Director
Ray Cartier, ATA Executive Director
Photos by Peter Elias
The 2007 AAPE Youth Champion of Champions exhibit
Photo by Robert Barr
QE II exhibit with AAPE and ATA Award ribbons
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Photo by Peter Elias
Greetings from Sacred Heart College
Greetings from Vice Mayor Philip Castillo
Lucena City, Philippines
Greetings from Congressman Procy Alcala
2nd District, Quezon Province, Philippines
Photos by Gems Itliong
Sponsored by :
RICHARD BRECKON
Australia Post
ROTARY CLUB OF LUCENA SOUTH
R. I. District 3820, Lucena City, Philippines
MICHAEL DODD
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PAUL DE LA CRUZ et al.
GRETHELINE RAMOS – BOLANDRINA
RICHARD RIZZO
REUBEN RAMKISSOON
PETER ELIAS
NIGEL GOODING
ALVIDON ASIS
Young stamp collector wins more awards
by Delfin T. Mallari Jr.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=72504
Published on Page A13 of the June 21, 2007 issue of the
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2007 AAPE Youth Champion of Champions
by Carol Barr
Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala is the winner of the 2007 Youth Champion of Champions competition sponsored by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. The event was held in conjunction with the National Topical Stamp Show 2007, a World Series of Philately exhibition held in Irving, Texas, June 15-17, 2007. The Championship, which is underwritten by a grant from World Columbian Stamp Expo, is directed by Robert and Carol Barr of Downers Grove, Illinois.
This year’s competition included eight exhibits (24 frames) prepared by youth aged 11 – 18. Winners of AAPE Youth Grand Awards from nationally accredited shows in the U.S. and Canada vied for the designation "Youth Champion of Champions" and for many other donated awards. In recognition of their high level of achievement, all participants received Fran Jennings medals, donated by the Postal History Foundation, and membership in Young Stamp Collectors of America, donated by Ken Martin, as well as Merit Certificates and ribbons.
The complete listing of awards is as follows :
Youth Champion of Champions - the best youth exhibit shown in North America in 2006-2007. Donated by WESTPEX. Winner also received Ken Lawrence framed stamps. Presented to Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala (13), The Philippines, for " Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" (representing Royal*Royale 2006).
Howard Hotchner Award - For the best portrayal of American History. Donated by John Hotchner. Presented to Dzintars Grinfelds (18), California, for "Railroading in the U.S." (representing Filatelic Fiesta 2006).
NAPEX Awards
NAPEX Title Page Award - Presented to Cassi Stahl (11), Indiana, for "Pandas" (representing INDYPEX 2006).
NAPEX Creativity Award - Presented to Sabrina McGill (11), Indiana, for "Zoofari” (representing Southeastern Stamp Show 2006).
NAPEX Topical Award - Presented to Matthew Smith (11), Minnesota, for “Dinosaurs!” (representing Minnesota Stamp Expo 2006).
NAPEX Thematic Award - Presented to Cassi Stahl (11), Indiana, for "Pandas" (representing INDYPEX 2006).
NAPEX Research Award - Presented to Olivia Bohrer (12), Quebec, for "Butterflies in Liberty" (representing ORAPEX 2006).
WESTPEX Awards
WESTPEX Write-up Award – Presented to Sabrina McGill (11), Indiana, for “Zoofari” (representing Southeastern Stamp Show 2006).
WESTPEX Flora and Fauna Award - Presented to Matthew Smith (11), Minnesota, for "Dinosaurs!” (representing Minnesota Stamp Expo 2006).
WESTPEX Award of Excellence - Presented to Alexander Faulkner (13), Nova Scotia, for "Sports on Stamps" (representing NOVAPEX 2006).
WESTPEX Worldwide Award - Presented to Alexander Faulkner (13), Nova Scotia, for "Sports on Stamps" (representing NOVAPEX 2006).
APS Membership Award - Donated by Ken Martin. Presented to John Phillips (11), Illinois, for "The War Between the States" (representing CHICAGOPEX 2006).
American Topical Association Youth Award - Presented to Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala (13), The Philippines, for "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" (representing Royal*Royale 2006).
ATA Membership Award - Donated by Johnstown Junior Stamp Club - Presented to Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala (13), The Philippines, for "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" (representing Royal*Royale 2006).
Potentiality Memorial Awards in memory of Sid Nichols and Chet Allen - Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas. Presented to Olivia Bohrer (12), Quebec, for "Butterflies in Liberty" (representing ORAPEX 2006) and John Phillips (11), Illinois, for "The War Between the States" (representing CHICAGOPEX 2006).
The Caring Award in memory of Chris Winters, MD - Donated by the Pinnacle Stamp Club, Little Rock, Arkansas. Presented to Cassi Stahl (11), Indiana, for "Pandas" (representing INDYPEX 2006).
Unique Girl’s Award - Donated by Sandy Morris. Presented to Olivia Bohrer (12), Quebec, for "Butterflies in Liberty" (representing ORAPEX 2006).
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Published on Page 22 - 23 of the June 22, 2007 issue of The BRIDGE, official weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Lucena South, District 3820.
Pinay teener wins US stamp competition
Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala of the
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NTSS 2009
Once a year, AAPE sponsors a youth exhibit featuring the work of outstanding youth (primarily from the
- The program began as the American Youth Stamp Exhibiting Competition following a concept advanced by John Hotchner in 1987, which was adopted as an activity of AAPE.
- The first chairman of AYSEC was Carl Burnett of
- Mike Jolly followed Burnett as Chairman, and Canadian shows were added as qualifiers. Following Jolly's untimely passing, Ada Prill took over the chair, and recast the competition as the "AAPE Youth Champion of Champions"; drawing Youth Grand Award winners from APS national shows.
- Carol and Robert Barr are the current directors; an appointment that gives them a seat on the AAPE Board.
Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala (15), representing Ameristamp Expo 2009, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II” – This exhibit features the illustrious life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II using postage stamps and other related philatelic materials issued by various issuing entities around the world. (3 frames)
WESTPEX Judges’ Choice
Sherri Biendarra (16), representing MILCOPEX 2008, “The Olympics – Let the Games Begin” – This exhibit features Olympic stamps and philatelic materials, which includes material from the modern Olympics, ancient Olympics, Special Olympics, and Paralympics. (3 frames)
NAPEX Title Page Award
The Caring Award
Caleb Hall (15), representing Filatelic Fiesta 2009, “The Formation of the United States” – The events that shaped the formation of the
NAPEX Research Award
Nick Hall (12), representing OKPEX 2008, “Wheels of Freedom” – How wheels have allowed people to move from place to place more easily and quickly. (1 frame)
APS Membership Award
Sabrina McGill (13), representing Plymouth Show 2008, “Zoofari” – The story of a child and her friends that go on an imaginary safari on 4 continents, the animals they discover and adventures they have. (5 frames)
Youth Champion of Champions
American Topical Association Youth Award
WESTPEX Award of Excellence
Adam Mangold (9), representing Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition 2008, “We the People” – How each state entered the union and when. (4 frames)
Welsh Philatelic Society Postal History Award
Potentiality Memorial Awards
John Phillips (13), representing Southeastern Stamp Show 2008, “The Game of Chess” – A description of the chess pieces, how the game is played, and famous people who have played the game. (1 frame)
WESTPEX Write-up Award
John Phillips (13), representing St. Louis Stamp Expo 2009, “Faces and Places of the Civil War” – An overview of the Civil War, looking at the people and places involved in it. (2 frames)
Reserve Champion
Howard Hotchner Award
Jenna Smith (10), representing the Minnesota Stamp Expo 2008, “Man’s Best Friend: Recognized Breeds of the American Kennel Club” – My exhibit will show the AKC classification of dog breeds and show examples of some of the fully recognized breeds. (1 frame)
NAPEX Topical Award
Unique Girl’s Award
Cassandra Stahl (13), representing INDYPEX 2008, “Panda” – An essay on Pandas through philately. (2 frames)
WESTPEX Flora and Fauna Award
Philippe Talarico (13), representing Royal 2008,
NAPEX Creativity Award
ATA Membership Award
Trevor Thomas (11), representing ROMPEX 2008, “The Game of Soccer” – This exhibit shows the history, positions, rules, and competition of the game of soccer. (3 frames)
ISWSC Award
Lorah Wilson (13), representing VAPEX 2008, “Animals Around the World” – The exhibit includes endangered species, domestic animals. The animals are from all parts of the globe. (2 frames)
NAPEX Thematic Award
Lorah Wilson (13), representing Stampshoiw 2008, “Creative Characters” – The exhibit includes cartoons, caricatures, comic books and story book characters. (2 frames)
Dayton, Ohio, USA
June 12 - 14, 2009
The QE II Exhibit (photo by Robert Barr)
Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:47 AM
Dear Alyssah,
I have been in touch with the president of our sponsoring organization about the complications in the judging at Ameristamp Expo 2009 … (edited : confidential portion of the message) … We hope that this will never happen again and the above recommendation will be a solution to this problem reoccurring in the future. Because of the uniqueness of this situation and the fact that the Grand Award winner will not be able to exhibit at this year's Champion of Champions competition, we would like to extend an invitation for you to represent Ameristamp Expo in her stead. This is not what is usually done, but we feel that in this case we are willing to make an exception and look forward to your willingness to compete at NTSS this year in
Sincerely,
Carol Barr
Director, AAPE Youth Champion of Champions
AAPE Youth Championship Invitation
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:09 AM
Dear Alyssah,
Attached are the official invitation to the youth championship, and the form which you will need to complete and return to me. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please reply to this e-mail to tell me if you were able to successfully print the invitation and the form; if not, I will need to mail them to you.
Carol Barr
Re: AAPE Youth Championship Application
Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:07 AM
Dear Alyssah,
Thank you for sending your application and photograph. I was able to download them successfully. Please write me a brief biography about yourself to go with the photograph. That is a lovely picture of you. You are certainly growing up fast!!
Carol Barr
Mail-in Address
Monday, May 25, 2009 12:35 AM
Greetings,
The mail-in address to use is Laurie Ryan,
Alan J. Hanks
Director, American Topical Association
Wednesday May 27, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Offered prayers for the exhibit in St. Ferdinand Cathedral,
4:30 p.m.
Exhibit was posted at 2GO
5:05 p.m.
Exhibit was picked-up and transported to
9:43 p.m.
Exhibit was processed in
10:10 p.m.
Exhibit transferred to DHL and departed
Thursday May 28, 2009
1:14 a.m.
Arrived at
2:21 a.m.
Processed at
3:43 a.m.
Departed Hong Kong for
Friday May 29, 2009
1:43 p.m.
Arrived at
2:25 p.m.
Processed at Sort Facility DHL
5:04 p.m.
Departed
6:46 p.m.
Arrived at Delivery Facility in
7:27 p.m.
Forwarded to the delivery courier
11:05 p.m. (Philippine Time)
Delivered to Laurie Ryan,
QE II Exhibit
Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:13 AM
The exhibit arrived this morning and looks to be in excellent condition. It is now in my safe until I leave for NTSS.
Laurie Ryan
Secretary, American Topical Association
Offered mass for the exhibit in Carmel of St. Joseph Monastery,
Youth Championship Awards
Monday, June 15, 2009 8:27 PM
Dear Alyssah,
The winner of the 2009 AAPE Youth Champion of Champions was "Zoofari" by Sabrina McGill from
Sincerely,
Carol Barr
Sabrina McGill's 5 frames exhibit (photo by Robert Barr)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:48 AM
Hey, I'm Sabrina and I just wanted to congratulate you on your awards from Champion of Champions 2009. I really enjoyed looking at it !
Sabrina McGill
2009 AAPE Youth Champion of Champions
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:54 PM
Hi Alyssah,
Congratulations for winning the JUDGES CHOICE AWARD ! It may not be a major award but you can still join other future philatelic competitions.
Regards,
Tito Paul (De la Cruz)
Due to mailing mix-up, the QE II exhibit was sent to the wrong address in the Philippines ... it lingers for 2 weeks in Pasay City. It was tracked down and forwarded to the right address with the kind assistances of :
Nena De Guzman
Postal Museum & Philatelic Library
Ramil Durana
Pasay City Post Office
Isagani Lopez
Lenlen Flancia
Cora Maaño
PhilPost Quezon Capitol
Ruby Rose Anuran
Malou Fidelino
teamalyssahxeniahalcala
richard breckon @
archbishop oscar v. cruz @
paul de la cruz et al. @
k. veeraraghavan @
microvintage computer centre @
philpost quezon capitol @
teamalyssahxeniahalcala
AAPE Youth Champion of Champions
Winners of the AAPE Youth Championship since its inception :
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1990 |
Florex (Orlando) |
Christine Jolly |
"Postal Markings of |
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1991 |
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Mark Sawyer |
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1992 |
World Columbian ( |
Kathryn Yadon |
"The Bank Note Issues of 1870-1890" |
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1993 |
Sescal ( |
Andrew Kelley |
"2c Red |
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1994 |
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Charlotte Verge |
"The Owls" |
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1995 |
Chicagopex |
Charles Vukotich |
" |
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1996 |
Indypex ( |
Joyce Adams |
"The Quetzal Bird in Guatemalan Philately" |
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1997 |
Indypex |
Ellice Miller |
"How Writers Use Flowers to Interpret Their Ideas" |
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1998 |
Greater |
Tim Jones |
"The History of Man's Flight in the Earth's Atmosphere" |
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1999 |
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Devin Shane Luster |
"Basketball" |
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2000 |
Indypex |
John Ryle |
" |
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2001 |
National Topical Stamp Show |
Dzintars Grinfelds |
"The 'Three-Star' Coat of Arms Issue of |
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2002 |
National Topical Stamp Show |
Kent Kuran |
"Postal History of |
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2003 |
NAPEX ( |
Dzintars Grinfelds |
"The 'Three-Star' Coat of Arms Issue of |
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2004 |
Indypex |
Amber Reilly |
"In Come the Pigs" |
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2005 |
ROPEX ( |
Dzintars Grinfelds |
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2006 |
Indypex |
Kurt Glatzfelder |
"The Vostok Program" |
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2007 |
National Topical Stamp Show |
Alyssah Xeniah C. Alcala |
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" |
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2008 |
Indypex |
Dzintars Grinfelds |
"The 'Three-Star' Issues of |