The medal awarded to members of the British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) when they are inducted into the Order of the Beaver.
New Members of the Order of the Beaver
Induction into the Order of the Beaver, the Fellowship of the British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS), honours members who have met established criteria in the categories of: Distinguished service to BNAPS; Service to organized philately in general; Contributing freely of his/her philatelic knowledge; and regularly attendance and participation at the annual BNAPEX conventions.
At BNAPEX 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland on September 4, 2004 Order of the Beaver Chairman William C. (Bill) Walton announced that Douglas Lingard and James Hansen were being inducted into the Order.
 | Douglas Lingard of Ottawa, Ontario has been an indefatigable supporter of BNAPS for many years, and has served the society in many capacities. As Second Vice-President from 1996 to 2004, he co-ordinated the activities of the various BNAPS study groups, both by encouraging new groups and in revitalizing groups going that had fallen on hard times. He was Chairman of the BNAPEX 2001 convention in Ottawa and has been a strong supporter of the society's St. Lawrence Seaway regional group over the last decade. Doug is also a regular member of the organizing committee of ORAPEX, one of eastern Canada's national spring shows, and has served as Chairman of that committee. Flag cancellations are his real collecting passion. He was a stalwart of the BNAPS Flag Cancel Study Group for many years, and helped prepare and publish the latest revision of the Flag Cancel Handbook. Doug has exhibited many times at BNAPEX, National and Regional level exhibitions, and is an RPSC National level judge. He has an outgoing personality with a sense of whimsy, and is a person who is always willing to share his philatelic knowledge. |
 | James Hansen of Newbury, New Hampshire has been a member of BNAPS since 1982. Jim has served as BNAPS' Treasurer, a time consuming position, for the last 4 years. Jim and his wife Dolores have attended almost all BNAPEX conventions since 1985. In 1994 they organized and hosted BNAPEX in Burlington, VT, welcoming a good turnout of British North America Philatelic Society members who greatly enjoyed the convention. Jim has also participated in various Study Group sessions at BNAPEXes. As President of the Montpelier, Vermont Stamp Society he chaired or assisted with many club shows, and also chaired or assisted with several VERPEX exhibitions. A truly dedicated philatelist, Jim has worked as a philatelic insurance claims adjuster for over 30 years. He is always working to promote philately and BNAPS, and will now take up new duties as Vice-President, Study Groups of BNAPS. |
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