As of June 30, 2008 the Stamp project will have been in existence for 28 years. During that time it is estimated that stamps with the aggregate value of approximately $400,000 will have been sent overseas. From small beginnings in 1960, the project now handles more than 10 tonnes of envelopes per year. Approximately 1 tonne of ‘trimmed’ stamps per year are sent overseas. The bulk of these go to Oxfam in England, with the balance being sent to Rotary clubs in Madras and Calcutta in India.

The recipients sell the stamps into the retail stamp collector’s trade and use the proceeds to assist various projects they are involved in. Trimming of the stamps provides valuable occupational therapy for many people in nursing homes etc, and we are fortunate to have a large band of voluntary people who support our project.

Waste paper (mainly envelopes) is re-cycled and the proceeds used to cover our small running costs with the balance being donated to worthwhile Rotary projects.

Districts 9450, 9470, 9750, 9640.

Contact Keith Reinke for more information (07) 5541 0580
Email: randmore@hotkey.net.au

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