Patronage of the AIJP for International Events
The awarding of an AIJP patronage is primarily intended for events that promote philately and philatelic literature in a special way. With the award of the patronage, such events are recommended to both visitors and exhibitors.
For the AIJP, this means that it becomes itself a partner for the events and provides services. The guiding idea here is that of mutual benefit, which of course must also become visible.
As a partner, the AIJP on the one side ensures compliance with certain standards that are important for authors and journalists. On the other side, it seeks to contribute to the success of the event by disseminating information in the multilingual philatelic press, which is supervised by its members.
In principle, every large exhibition, but also stamp fairs, salons and special events can be patronised by the AIJP, provided they meet the requirements of high quality and internationality.
Patronages by the AIJP for International Events
The AIJP unites the authors and specialist journalists of international philately. It strives to promote literature and current media coverage. In this way, it supports and promotes the reputation of philately in society both at home and abroad.
When granting its patronage, the AIJP will, to the best of its ability, actively support events on-site and provide constructive assistance through its own involvement. The following services are provided:
a) Obligations of the AIJP
- link on the AIJP home page to the the organiser’s home page
- advertising the event to all AIJP members
- presentation of the event during the annual AIJP Congress by a representative of the organising committee in situ or a Powerpoint presentation
- optional: arrangement of an AIJP meeting during the event
- arrangement of contacts, advice if requested
- advertising use of the AIJP logo as support of the event
- on request supervision of the reading room
b) Obligations of the organiser
- one free 1/1 page advertisement or appropriate place for an editorial presentation of the AIJP (provided that a catalogue is produced for the event)
- link on the organiser’s home page to the AIJP home page
- completion of a contract payment of patronage charges
- granting commissioner status to max. 2 people in charge of supervising the reading room
Patronage Charges
- 350 Euro for national events (fairs, stock exchanges, rank 1 exhibitions, salons)
- 400 Euro for FEPA exhibitions
- 600 Euro for international events (FIP exhibitions and the like)
A formless application for patronage can be made at any time. The written agreement will be sent to the applicant together with an invoice. By payment of the patronage charges the obligations mentioned above are regarded as agreed.
Effective from May 2026
