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Call for New and Lapsed Members

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We are pleased to invite interested letterpress printers to apply for membership in the Amalgamated Printers’ Association (APA). At this time, a limited number of memberships are available, with applications accepted for immediate consideration upon receipt, review, and approval. Download the application form by CLICKING HERE.

Objectives of the APA:

  1. To foster interest in the craft of letterpress printing and encourage excellence in letterpress printing.
  2. To provide a means for collective exchange of members work, promoting mutual communication and improvement of letterpress printing skills.
  3. To hold an annual convention, called a “Wayzgoose”, to further realize these purposes.

Prospective members are encouraged to explore our HISTORICAL ARCHIVES, which offer insight into the organization’s legacy, including:

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Membership is limited to a maximum of 150 members. Once available openings are filled, additional qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order received.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Amalgamated Printers’ Association.

Passing of Phil Ambrosi, #726

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Phil Ambrosi, #726

November 7, 1935 – June 4, 2025
Active APA Member 2001-2005

Phil Ambrosi, #726
Assessing his work at Ambrosi Printers, Circa 2014

This was posted in the old LetPress group on the UNB.com listserv system this evening:

“Hi everyone, this is Gregg Ambrosi, Phil’s son. My dad passed away on June 4, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. He owned and operated Ambrosi Printers in Regina Saskatchewan from 1929 (his dad started the company) until 2014. My dad worked there 6 days a week from the time he was 16 years old until he retired at the age of 79.”

Phil was a friend of many of us older members, I am sure, and many emails, especially on the LetPress List, and even phone calls were exchanged over the years with his heavy scottish brogue.

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2026 Initial Membership Roster Changes…

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Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2026!

With the new year, there are the usual roster changes.
Below are the current changes to our membership:

New Members Joining Our Ranks in 2026:

#1029: Sarah Clark
Scale House Printshop
West Lebanon, New Hampshire

#1032: Christopher Pazar
Yarmouth, Maine
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#1035: Marisha Simons
Printadelphia/Marisha Simons Designs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

#1030: Jeffrey Weisgerber
Carmel, Indiana
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#1033: David Harper
Mischiefe Press
York, United Kingdom

#1036: Andrew Lehman
Pomeridian Press
Kensington, California

#1031: Tad Boehmer & Zoe Kissel
East Lansing, Michigan
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#1034: Mike DiGirolamo
Charlottesville, Virginia
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#1037: Alexis O’Neill
Kostel Creations
Firestone, Colorado

Members Returning to Active Status in 2026:

#909: Brian Wood
Dogs & Stars Press
Lafayette, Colorado

#951: Kate Askew
Yella Dog Press
Little Rock, Arkansas

#985: Breanna Frey
Brea Frey Design
Oxford, Ohio

Members Moving to Inactive Status for 2026:

#591: Craig Starr
#803: Ray Nichols & Jill Cypher
#828: Andy Anders
#831: Joyce & Peter Schultz

#833: Ivan Gulkov
#894: David & Carey Oberheim
#940: Lorraine Smigielski
#943: Ethan Lipton

#973: Ashley Fuchs
#979: Barry Mueller
#999: Jacob Simpson
#1019: Kathy Craig

Members Who Passed During 2025:

#56: Bruce McDonald
#397: David Greer

#696: Billy Soucy
#710: Graham Moss

#911: Troy [TH] Groves
#991: Ann St. Martin Stout