Stamp Camp USA | Board Members Where kids learn through stamps! Officers *** Board Members *** Board Members by Year OFFICERS Alan R. (Bob) Goodrich, Chairman, Osceola, PA argoodrich@juno.com Bob Goodrich is a career military officer whose military service includes Desert Storm (1991) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-2009). His education includes undergraduate studies at U.S. Military Academy, West Point (B.S., Civil Engineering) graduate studies at Chapman University (M.A., Organizational Leadership, Management, and Administration), postgraduate studies at Chapman University (Human Resource Management), and classes for teacher/administration certification at Pittsburgh State University. He is the principal for Wesley Academy, a K-12 school in Elkland, PA, and does some consulting work. He is the husband of one, father of seven, grandfather of two, and owner of one dog and two cats. He is actively involved in several community organizations to include his church, veteran organizations, and service groups. Bob’s hobbies include his family (see picture), reading (especially military/history), hunting, and helping others. Now he adds Stamp Camp U.S.A. to his hobby list. Tom Fortunato, Vice Chairman, Rochester, NY stamptmf@frontiernet.net Tom acts as liaison with the stamp collecting community as a whole with experience as a national and international exhibitor, national APS and ATA accredited judge, and in philatelic public relations and media communications. He is the webmaster for many stamp and non-stamp related web sites. He started in the hobby when he was 5 years old. His current interests include general worldwide collecting, “Dear Doctor” postcards, modern auxiliary markings and thematic specialties in ceramics/glass, wrestling and sports in general. Tom has been active in a number of philatelic groups over the years. He has been a member of the Rochester Philatelic Association since 1993, holding various positions in the group, now as its president. He plays a pivotal role in ROPEX, the Rochester national stamp show sponsored yearly by the RPA. He has held positions in several other philatelic organizations including the International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors (VP Public Relations and President) and Media Communications chair for the Washington 2006 International Philatelic Exhibition (2001-2006). Currently Tom is the chairman of the APS Chapter Activities Committee (since 1997) and is Marketing and Public Relations chair for the next U.S. international show, New York 2016. He earned a B.S. degree in ceramic engineering from Alfred University in 1981 and is currently a marketing consultant at Sutherland Global Services in Rochester, NY. Gretchen Moody, Secretary, Bellefonte, PA gretchen@stamps.org Gretchen is the Director of Education for the American Philatelic Society, the nation’s oldest and largest organization to serve stamp collectors. She works with APS members from all walks of life and collecting areas, with adult beginner stamp collectors, with educators, and with teenagers and children. Throughout her career volunteers have played a key role in the programs for which she has been responsible and that is no less the case in her role as Director of Education. Volunteers teach the APS “On the Road” courses, Summer Seminar courses, StampCampus online courses, and assist with Stamp Collecting 101 at APS stamp shows. Volunteers at APS headquarters process donations on a weekly basis, donations we need to offer Education Department programs. She coordinates the efforts of all of these people to provide the vital programs that allow APS members to enjoy the hobby as they learn the breadth and depth of what stamp collecting has to offer. Gretchen came to the APS in 2007 after working in a charter school and in Christian education. She has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University. She and her husband live in Bellefonte with their daughter when she is home from college. Gretchen enjoys collecting giraffes on stamps, is working on an exhibit to donate to the APS regarding the ecology of bats (the flying mammals), activities that keep her in shape, volunteering at her church as Sunday school teacher and youth group advisor, and as leader of a mother-daughter book group at Barnes and Noble in State College, PA. Don Reith, Treasurer, Wellsboro, PA reiths2002@yahoo.com Don’s biography will be uploaded in the near future. BOARD MEMBERS Marilyn Constable, Lewisburg, PA mconstable@csiu.org Marilyn Constable began her association with Stamp Camp USA when her Head Start Program (Northumberland Area Head Start) sponsored a camp for low-income children at a housing development several years ago. The same Head Start Program helped to pilot the stamp curriculum for preschool children in 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science from Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona. After working 14 years for the State of Texas Department of Human Resources, she and her family relocated to Lewisburg, PA. She has been working for CSIU Head Start since 1998 as a Supervisor of Family and Health, and Regional Team Leader for both the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. She represents Head Start at numerous agency meetings. Marilyn has a daughter who graduated from Misericordia University and another daughter five years younger. Cheryl Edgcomb, Knoxville, PA bcedgcomb@gmail.com Cheryl Edgcomb is a lifelong stamp collector specializing in United States postal history and topical/thematic collecting of rainbows on stamps. A retired postmaster with 30 years in the United States Postal Service, Cheryl began working with children as a USPS Benjamin Franklin Stamp Club Coordinator, introducing exhibiting to clubs in her area and establishing the Tri-Zip Code Ben Franklin Stamp Fairs for children. Following a two-year pilot for Postal Headquarters in Washington, DC, Cheryl founded Stamp Camp USA that eventually achieved national and international acclaim. In 1995, Cheryl received the American Philatelic Society's highest accolade, the "Luff Award” for exceptional contributions to philately. She served as Stamp Camp USA's first CEO and Executive Director of Stamp Camp USA until 2011 when she retired from the post. Her experience is invaluable as a current member of the Board. Cheryl presently resides in Knoxville, Pennsylvania with her husband of 37 years in 2011, Brian. She has one daughter and son-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, and three grandsons she enjoys spending time with. David Hackett, Painted Post, NY christianhopecenter@gmail.com Dave Hackett is a pastor and teacher who serves at Christian Hope Center and the Hope Christian Academy in Painted Post, NY (since 1989). His education includes a BA in Sociology and a BA in English from St. John Fisher College. He holds a MA in Education from Roosevelt College. Dave served four years in the US Navy teaching recruits and has taught in public and private schools since 1975. He has been a philatelic fanatic since age 7. He is a world-wide collector and active in a dozen world-wide exchange clubs. Locally, he belongs to the Elmira Stamp Club. He has introduced the entire student body of Hope Christian Academy to stamp collecting through Stamp Camp. Dave is a husband, father to four, and a grandfather to three. He is very involved in church community projects and has traveled and taught abroad. Kids are his favorite kind of people and he only "tolerates" adults. Ashley McKee, Elkland, PA a.mckee@live.com Ashley McKee is an elementary art teacher at Westfield Area Elementary School. Her school hosted a Stamp Camp event, beginning her involvement with the program. She has a BSE degree in Art Education and is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Education through Mansfield University. She presently resides in Elkland, PA with her husband, Randy, and their two children. Her artistic flair is especially welcomed as a member of the Board. Randy McKee, Elkland, PA mckeer@live.com Randy McKee is the elementary art teacher at R.B. Walter Elementary School in Tioga, PA. His school also hosted a Stamp Camp, which introduced him to the hobby of philately. He, too, was approached by the board to join them to provide art related services. Randy has his Bachelors in Art through Lock Haven University. After years of working in the graphic design field, he completed his Masters Degree and Teaching Certification through Mansfield University. Randy continues to do graphic design work for local businesses and for the University. Randy currently resides in Elkland, PA with his wife, Ashley, and their son and daughter. K. Allison Wickens, Washington, DC wickensa@si.edu Allison brings to Stamp Camp USA her expertise as an education program specialist, where has served as Director of Education for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC since August, 2006. Allison has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, and a Masters of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She served as a schools and tours coordinator for the National Postal Museum in 2000, and from 2001-2003 served as exhibits and researcher/education assistant for the Boulder History Museum. She rejoined the National Postal Museum team as special projects manager for the Education Department in July, 2003 before attaining her present position, where she oversees philatelic educational programs and curriculums for the museum and manages a staff of four employees. EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Cindy L. Tackett, Washington, DC cindy.l.tackett@usps.gov Cindy L. Tackett brings a stamp consultation connection to Stamp Camp USA from the United States Postal Service. Having a Bachelors Degree in Management, Cindy was appointed as stamp exhibitions and products manager for postal headquarters in Washington, DC, and is responsible for USPS philatelic marketing and revenue initiatives. She manages the coordination of all stamp shows and exhibitions and served as retail integration/products acting manager, leading a team that increased philatelic revenue from $19 million to $40 million. BOARD MEMBERS BY YEAR (C-Chair, V-Vice Chair, S-Secretary, T-Treasurer, E-Ex Officio) 2003 David Straight (Co-C) Nancy Clark (Co-C) Phil Koos (T) Linda Hounchell   Kim Kowalczyk       2004 David Straight (Co-C) Nancy Clark (Co-C) Phil Koos (T) Linda Hounchell   Kim Kowalczyk       2005 David Straight (C) Phil Koos (V) Martha Mothersead (S) Linda Hounchell   Kim Kowalczyk       2006 David Straight (C) Phil Koos (V) Martha Mothersead (S) Linda Hounchell   Kim Kowalczyk       2007 David Straight (C) Phil Koos (V) Martha Mothersead (S) Gary Marcho   Donna Mettler Cindy Tackett (E)     2008 David Straight (C) Teressa Sasserson (V) Martha Mothersead (S) (deceased) Phil Koos (T)   Gary Marcho Donna Mettler Allison Wickens Cindy Tackett (E) 2009 David Straight (C) Teressa Sasserson (V/S) Phil Koos (T) Gary Marcho   Donna Mettler Gretchen Moody Allison Wickens Cindy Tackett (E) 2010 David Straight (C) Teressa Sasserson (V/S) Phil Koos (T) Gary Marcho   Donna Mettler Gretchen Moody Allison Wickens Cindy Tackett (E) 2011 Bob Goodrich (C) * Tom Fortunato (V) * Gretchen Moody (S) Don Reith (T)   Marilyn Constable * Cheryl Edgcomb David Hackett Ashley McKee   Randy McKee Allison Wickens Cindy Tackett (E)   * filled resigned positions in mid-2010

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