Competitions
Paisley Philatelic Society runs three philatelic competitions to encourage members to develop, research and upgrade the presentation of their collections. The competitions, now run on a biennial basis are geared towards both the new and also the experienced philatelist. It is an ideal opportunity for the less experienced collector to gain initial experience of what is required for competition and exhibiting. Judging is carried out by an outside, independent and qualified judge of National Standard from another Club. Rules are relaxed and designed to encourage beginners to enter. Entries can be between 8 and 12 sheets.Trophies are awarded in three different categories :
Philatelic - McIntyre Cup
Postal History - Donaldson Rosebowl
Thematic - Millar Salver
Many of the club's more eminent philatelists have gone on to win prizes at National and International level - club competition was their starting point. In addition to comments from the judge, fellow members will be pleased to provide advice, tips and encouragement. The rules of the various competitions can be obtained from the Secretary.
Each year, usually in December there is a Members night and Members exhibit 6 sheets related (very loosely) to a chosen letter of the alphabet. The Club Trophy is awarded for the entry most enjoyed or liked by the members on the night. This is a fun night and there are no hard and fast rules. .
Previous winners of the Club trophies have been:
| McIntyre Cup | Donaldson Rosebowl | Millar Salver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 - 69 | AS Anderson | ||
| 1969 - 1970 | T Cowell | ||
| 1970 - 71 | J S Donaldson | ||
| 1971 - 72 | S R McKenzie | G Mackenzie | |
| 1972 - 73 | J R Crosbie | J R Crosbie | A Lacey |
| 1973 - 74 | A Anderson | T G R Erskine | D Malcolm |
| 1974 - 75 | Rev W T F Castle | Dr J Saunders | A Lacey |
| 1975 - 76 | T G R Erskine | A Lacey | A Lacey |
| 1976 - 77 | Rev W T F Castle | D Malcolm | D Malcolm |
| 1977 - 78 | M Cleary | J R Crosbie | Mrs M S Lacey |
| 1978 - 79 | T Cowell | D Malcolm | Mrs M S Lacey |
| 1979 - 1980 | M Cleary | R W Moreton | Mrs J Clark |
| 1980 - 81 | Rev W T F Castle | G Mackenzie | Mrs J Clark |
| 1981 - 82 | G Mackenzie | G Mackenzie | M Mclaughlin |
| 1982 - 83 | R Barclay | A Lacey | R Barclay |
| 1983 - 84 | A Lacey | R Preston | A Lacey |
| 1984 - 85 | A Fraser | Mrs J Clark | Mrs J Clark |
| 1985 - 86 | J K Manners | A Lacey | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1986 - 87 | Dr D M Stalker | D Malcolm | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1987 - 88 | Dr D M Stalker | D Malcolm | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1988 - 89 | A Fraser | A Lacey | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1989 - 1990 | Dr D Stalker | D Malcolm | A Lacey |
| 1990 - 91 | J Bone | A Lacey | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1991 - 92 | Not Awarded | D Malcolm | R Preston |
| 1992 - 93 | C Duncan | R Preston | R Preston |
| 1993 - 94 | A Fraser | A Lacey | C Esler |
| 1994 - 95 | R Barclay | R Preston | Miss M Mcintyre |
| 1995 - 96 | C Esler | A Lacey | Mrs D Anderson |
| 1998* | P R Longbottom | A Lacey | |
| 2000* | Mrs M Morris | P R Longbottom | A Lacey |
| 2002* | Dr D M Stalker | R Barclay | Mrs M Morris |
| 2004* | P R Longbottom | P R Longbottom | R Barclay |
* Competitions held biennially