The Ethiopian Philatelic Society (EPS) is a non-profit organization with its membership open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, covers, and related material of Ethiopia. Our members are found in all corners of the world and range from beginners to advanced collectors that have garnered gold medals in international competion with their Ethiopia exhibits.

We are now called the EPS but initially we were the Ethiopian Collectors Club of North America. The group was founded in November 1970 as part of the Jack Knight Collectors' Club Federation. In 1985, the club's members voted to break away from the Jack Knight "umbrella" organization and establish an independent society--hence the name change to EPS. We were shortly after accepted by the American Philatelic Society as its Affiliate No. 0145.

The major service to members is our medal-winning 20-page plus quarterly bulletin titled Menelik's Journal. Menelik was the Ethiopian emperor at the turn of the century who's image is shown on the stamp above. The journal contains the latest news as well as illustrated articles (most illustrations are now in color)  by writers who are experts in their fields. Topics range from proper franking rates on covers to how to tell a genuine stamp from a fake. Menelik's Journal is the only English language publication in the U.S. that is devoted entirely to Ethiopian philately.   Members may place ads in the Journal for a nominal fee. A sample copy of the journal is available for $3.00 from our Secretary-Treasurer Floyd Heiser at 5710 S.E. Garnet Way; Milwaukie, OR 97267; U.S.A. (e-mail address is fbheiser@comcast.net .)

We have a reference library that we believe is the best available on Ethiopian philatelic and related matters. A photocopying and borrowing service is available exclusively to our members.

A mail sale is included in Menelik's Journal, 1 to 2 times each year. The sale gives members a chance to purchase material for their collection or, conversely, to sell material they no longer need. A 10 percent commission is charged to consignors.

If you would like to join us print out the application blank, complete it, and mail it along with your dues payment to Floyd Heiser per the instructions. You will receive your first Menelik's Journal shortly after the start of the next quarter (i.e. in October, January, April, or July).

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