2026 Annual RMS Convention

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1. Anyone entering a display must be a paid up member of RMS.

2. Displays can consist of used or unused matchcovers, full books, matchboxes or labels. (Salesman's samples or flats without strikers, mutilated covers, loose labels and loose pages are permitted ONLY in category #13 - Display.)

3. There are no restrictions as to title size, title placement, or other added material on a display, as long as the entire display is no more than 720 sq. inches in any dimensional combination – e.g., 24" x 30", 20" x 36" (not including the frame). Any display exceeding 720 sq. inches shall be charged as two (2) displays. No display may be larger than 1440 square inches.

4. Each display shall bear the name and address of the entrant on the back of the display. This information shall be covered with opaque paper or a card. The number of the category in which the display is to be entered shall be on the outside of the opaque paper or card. This must be done prior to entering the display.

5. Each display SHALL be covered with transparent material to inhibit removal of covers. (The chairperson wishes it to be known that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard displays, but neither the chairperson nor RMS assumes any responsibility, either legal or moral, for their integrity).

6. Displays shall adhere to the criteria of the category in which they are entered.

7. Entrants may enter no more than two (2) displays in any category. A maximum of ten (10) displays per membership can be entered.

1 Single — Two (2) of same may be shown to illustrate inside

2 Sets & Series

3 Military & Political — Army; Navy; Marines; Air Force; Coast Guard; Military Camps and bases; Military and Veterans Hospitals; Major and Minor Political; no Credit unions

4 Sports

5 Transportation

6 Lodging — Hotels; Motels; Inns; Cabins

7 VIPs & Entertainment — Movie stars; Movies; Theme Parks; Casinos etc.

8 Thematic — Bears; Fairs; Gaming; Top Hats; etc.

9 Businesses, Products — All Financial institutions; Department and Drug stores; & Services; Funeral Homes; Laundries; etc.

10 Eating & Drinking — Restaurants; Bars; Grills; Drive-ins; etc.

11 Open Entry to any display

12 Foreign

13 Display only — No RMS award given but displays are eligible for non-RMS club, individual and memorial awards.

RMS awards include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for categories 1–12 and Best of Show. People's Choice award voted on by members attending the convention.

Angelus MC: Best Combo display

Connecticut MC: Best Baseball display

Denver Strikers MC: Most Different display

Garden State MC:

Girlie Club: Best Girlie display

Huggable Bears Club: Best Bear display

IMC:

Liberty Bell MC: Best Farm Animals display (no sets or albums)

Mermaid/Pirates Club: Best Mermaid display AND Best Pirate display

Southeastern MC:

Tobacco Club: Best Tobacco display

Tri-State MC:

Trans Canada MC:

Keystone-Lehigh (Harry Stump Mem. Award): Best Transportation display

Empire (Manny Phillips Award):

Mary Ross Award: Judges Choice

NOMINATIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: An Outstanding Collector shall be selected from RMS members in good standing and based on his/her achievements in the Hobby and the Society during the 5 years immediately prior to the award. Nominees must have contributed to the advancement of the hobby in a manner far above the average in one or more of the following ways:

1. Promotion, publicity, or public relations on a national or international scale.

2. Organizational efforts in connection with the advancement of the hobby.

3. Author of books, pamphlets, articles, check lists, and similar material which have been circulated to a large number of collectors.

4. Creation of good will among old and new collectors.

5. Sustained performance of above average work for the hobby in one or more of the above or other helpful categories.

Any member in good standing may nominate a candidate for this award by sending in their name with a full resume of the candidate’s achievements. While traditionally, no previous winner has been selected to receive the award a second time, the Committee is willing to consider repeat nominees this year. Consideration for the award will be based on the information and qualifications contained in the resume.

Send nominations by mail or in person before August 23, 2026 to this year's Outstanding Collector Committee chairperson: Charles Specht, 2306 Belmore Dr., Champaign, IL 61821

It is never too early to send in a nomination for the RMS Hall of Fame.

Induction into the RMS Hall of Fame is a means of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the hobby. If you know any RMS member, either living or deceased, who deserves this recognition, now is the time to submit his or her name for consideration.

If living, the person should be an RMS member in good standing, with twenty or more years of membership. Deceased individuals must have joined RMS at least 10 years prior to nomination.

The nomination letter should include the nominee’s RMS number and a résumé of his or her contributions to the hobby. The person submitting the nomination must be an RMS member in good standing and include his or her RMS number as well.

Send nominations by mail, e-mail, or in person before August 23, 2026 or at the convention by noon to: Morris Pasternak, 51 Beaufort Hills Road, Richmond Hill, Ont CAN L4E 2N2

Please direct all other inquiries regarding committees, or to volunteer to help, to the Convention Cochairpersons.