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FEPA NEWS 45 11 News from FEPA Philatelic activities of the Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova (UFRM) The UFRM recently applied to become a Member of FEPA and its application will be submitted to the Congress in October 2024 for approval. Andrei Adam, President of the UFRM, has kindly provided us with some information about the Union and its activities. The UFRM is the legal successor of the Society of the Moldavian Republican Branch of the Union Society of Philatelists of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, created in 1966. In 1989 it was renamed the Union of Philatelists of the Moldavian SSR within the Union of Philatelists of the USSR. Current activities were supervised by the Central Directorate of the USSR Federation Council. In connection with the collapse of the USSR and its structures, the cessation of the activities of the Union of Philatelists of the USSR, the dissolution of its elected bodies and the receipt of a written notification about this from the central board of the Federation Council of the USSR No.122 dated February 21,1992, The independent Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova was proclaimed and created at the general meeting (conference) of Moldovan philatelists on March 22, 1992. A new text of the provisions of the Charter was approved and new governing bodies were elected: Chairman, Board, Audit Commission. On 1 st January 1992 the UFRM numbered 1018 philatelists, organized in 4 cities (Chisinau, Balti, Bendery, Tiraspol) and 7 regional branches (Cahul, Comrat, Rybnitsa, Soroca, Ungheni, Falesti, Floresti). Between 1992 and 2016, the activities of the Philatelists Union began to decline. The loss of its headquarters, restrictions on social activities, and weak management led to a sharp reduction in the number of collectors which led the Union to self-liquidation. On October 29, 2016, however, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the UFRM was convened. During the meeting, the problems of its current activities were considered and a decision was made to update the leadership, develop governing documents, unite all branches of the republic into one single association and change the strategy for philately in Moldova. Adam Andrei was elected President. In compliance with a new law (No. 86 of June 11, 2020) and HG No. 220-XVI dated October 19, 2007, the UFRM was re-registered and entered into the state register with the right to official activity. There are now 56 affiliated philatelists in the Association and 4 candidates. Since 2016 we have held 10 national exhibitions with international participation and participated in 17 international exhibitions of various levels. Most recently these have included the internationals IBRA 2023, BANGLADESH 2023 and EFIRO 2024, as well as the National MOLDFILEX 2023 held in Chisinau. At the moment our main priorities are: • Attracting more collectors to the association, especially among young people. • Participation in exhibitions under the auspices of FEPA, FIP. • Establish relationships with collectors from other countries. • Distribution of Moldovan philately around the world. Editor’s Note : We thank Mr. Andrei and his colleagues sincerely for their work to promote philately and we look forward to meeting them at the FEPA Congress.