The IPDA was formed in February 2002 , by a group of individuals with the main intention to allow stamp collectors to trade and interact with other collectors and dealers
The Winnipeg Philatelic Society (WPS), founded in 1900, is the oldest stamp club in Western Canada. The purpose of the society is to provide facilities for the encouragement and aid of stamp collecting as a hobby.
The Glen Ellyn Philatelic Club established in 1937 and serves Chicago western suburb stamp collectors. Membership of the club covers a wide variety of stamp collecting interests from international exhibit medallists to beginners.