The Philatelic Bureau of the General Post Office in Anguilla released two postage stamps on Monday, January 29, its first issue for 2007, in honour of the Soroptimist Club. One of the stamps, valued at $1.90, recognises the contribution of the organisation to the island’s social development over the past 25 years.

The launching ceremony in progress

The other stamp, with a value of $2.75, focuses on the immense social and economic impact made by the late Alecia Ballin, one of the club’s past charter members.

“The entrepreneurial spirit of this progressive women led to the establishment of several business enterprises which have created long-term employment for many Anguillians and helped to better develop the private business sector,” a pamphlet on the stamps stated.

The stamps were launched at a ceremony held in the lobby area of the Post Office, chaired by Soroptimist Violet Berry.

Minister of Finance, Victor Banks, praised the Soroptimist Club and Mrs. Ballin for their years of contribution to the social and economic life of the island. He urged the organisation to continue to serve the island well and noted that there were other members who also deserved recognition. He was grateful for the support the club had given the government since its establishment.

Postmaster General, Jackie Niles, thanked the Soroptimist Club on behalf of the Post Office and the Ministry of Finance for coming forward to support the Philatelic Bureau in its work of commemorating important occasions through the issuing of commemorative stamps. She invited other organisations to follow the leading of the club.

The two postage stamps on display

President of the Soroptimist Club, Carmencita Davis, was delighted with the special recognition given to her organisation and expressed gratitude to the members for their hard work.

Deputy Postmaster General, Marcia Richardson, responsible for commercial activities, gave a review of the production of stamps and the level of revenue collected from sales over the years. She saw the issue of the two Soroptimist Club stamps as an importation contribution to the Philatelic Bureau.

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