Hello, Several weeks ago I promised to provide you with information on how to propose the Domestic Ferret as a subject for a U.S. stamp. According to the letter received from the Postal Service, there are 12 major criteria guiding U.S. commemorative stamps and stationery subject selection. It would appear that the criteria which could impact on our efforts are as follows: 1. It is a general policy that U.S. postage stamps and stationery primarily will feature American or American-related subjects. 2. Only...themes of widespread national appeal and significance will be considered for commemoration. 3. No stamp shall be considered for issuance if one treating the same subject has been issued in the past ten years. (This rule gains significance if one considers the fact a stamp featuring the American BFF is slated for issuance this October.) Certainly a case in favor of the Domestic Ferret can be made. An even stronger one can be made if the above rules are incorporated into the argument. If you are an American FML subscriber and are interested in joining this effort, send your ideas to the: Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee c/o Stamp Management U.S. Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Room 4474EB Washington, DC 20260-6756 If each American FML subscriber would send a letter in support of the Domestic Ferret as a suitable subject we **might** have an impact on their decision. We will never know unless we give this a try! [Posted in FML issue 1469]