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| Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:17 am PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
The registration fee was $65.00 and is being changed to $40.00. There will be no dinner Saturday night, however there will be Kareoke for those Postmasters that stay over Saturday night. On Sunday there will be an Executive Board Meeting. If you have any further questions, please contact President Audrey. Thanks. Pam Brooks CA State Sec |
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| Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:22 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Hi gang, Here is another tip and tool to use with Business Connect. The following website is really cool for presentations or just to give out to customers so they can see what the competitors charge versus us. In most cases we cost less to ship. www.shipgooder.com Layton, can you please put this on the California website? Thanks Joan Darling Postmaster Hanford 559/584/1684 559/360/7891 |
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| Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:19 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Hello all, If you have anything from your community to send to NAPUS National convention for states night please send to the below address. Take my name out of course. I just found out that if you send packages to the hotel address that "UPS" has a contract with the hotel to handle all of their mail and packages. UPS charges $5.00 a letter and much more for packages just for the handling. The post office that is close to the hotel is the address we will use, then we will work something out to get them to the hotel. If you do send something please put California NAPUS on it so we can get it with the rest of our boxes. Please mail the boxes by Monday August 18, 2008. Thanks Layton, can you please post on the website? To: Bill Oehler, Station Manager Henry Wheeler Post Office For Joan Darling PM Hanford Ca 1140 Olive Street St.Louis, MO 63101 Joan Darling Postmaster Hanford 559/584/1684 559/360/7891 |
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| Edited on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 12:55 pm PDT | ||
| Edited by Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Fellow retirees, Clarice Golden forwarded an email from PKG Consulting which offered private contractor jobs to retired Postmasters and Executives with background in route examination. I called the President, Nolan Hargraves (retired level 25 Postmaster) and asked him some basic questions: salary, $30 per hour plus OT, government perdiem rate paid, all transportation paid, hotel paid, rental car & gas paid, paid training and you can choose when you want to work. The only expense you would have is a $100 drug and background check (required by the P.O.). You are paid on a 1099 as a private contractor and the payment does "NOT" affect your annuity. Your being hired is contingent on you passing the training. You can go to their web site at PKG Consulting to see for yourself, click on the "join our group" tab. Anyone wishing to see the original email just email me at napuspm@sbcglobal.net and I will forward it to you. |
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| Edited on Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:05 pm PDT | ||
| Edited by Layton Hansen | ||
eNAPUS Legislative& Political Bulletin August 1, 2008 Volume 5, Number 14 Rep. Henry Waxman Chairman House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House Passes FERS Sick Leave Legislation On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would enable Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees to credit their unused sick leave towards retirement. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees already have this option. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) added the FERS provision to H.R. 1108, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act – Waxman is the author of H.R. 1108. Chairman Waxman also inserted in bill a number of provisions to modify the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). H.R. 1108 passed by an overwhelming 326-102 majority. The Waxman FERS provision differs from H.R. 5573, FERS sick leave introduced earlier this year by Rep. Moran. H.R. 5573 would have provided a lump-sum payment of 15% of the amount of accumulated sick leave exceeding 500 hours, not to top $10,000. Instead of providing a lump-sum payout, the Waxman provision would credit unused sick leave towards the FERS annuity. Specifically, FERS employees who retiree within three years after enactment would be credited for 75% of unused sick leave, and employees retiring after the three years would get full credit, similar to CSRS employees. The credit, however, would not be able to be used to determine retirement eligibility. H.R. 1108 also includes the text of H.R. 6500, the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act. Chairman Waxman introduced the bill, and Committee Ranking Republican Tom Davis (R-VA) and Federal Workforce and Postal Service Subcommittee Chair Danny Davis (D-IL) cosponsored it. H.R. 1108 would provide for automatic TSP enrollment for new employees, permit the TSP Board to designate a fund other than the G Fund as the default investment fund, create a Roth IRA option, and give the TSP Board the authority to a add additional, self-directed investment options. A number of employee organizations have raised concern about this enhanced Board authority. The FERS and TSP provisions are linked for budget reasons. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that H.R. 6500, which includes the Roth IRA TSP option, would increase federal revenue by about $1.3 billion over the next decade. This revenue would offset the increase costs associated with the FERS sick leave provision. H.R. 1108 faces an uncertain future in the Senate, primarily due to the tobacco provisions, which are controversial. Also, there is a narrow legislative window. This weekend, Congress plans to recess for the summer, returning in September for only three weeks, before hitting the campaign trail. In addition, the White House has threatened to veto the measure. NAPUS will be monitoring the bill and pushing for consideration of the measure. National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. 8 Herbert Street Alexandria, VA 22305 Tel. 703-683-9027 Fax. 703-683-0923 We are on the Web! www.napus.org USPS Delegates USO Review to National Academy of Sciences In late spring, the USPS hired the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a assessment of the societal impact of the universal service obligation (USO). This venture is among a number of projects in which the USPS has engaged "outsiders" to conduct work simultaneously with the Postal Regulatory Commission's congressionally-mandated review of the USO and the postal monopoly. It was assumed that "independent" views could provide the USPS with credible ammunition to support a strong USO. Up to this point, the only named NAS scientist is the Chair of the USO Committee, Prof. John Strong, a regulatory economist from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. According to a June 18 posting on the college's website, the NAS appointed CSX Professor of Finance John Strong to a Study Commission to examine prospective changes to the USPS. The site goes on to say that "the Commission will review the Postal Service's universal service obligation and the postal monopoly in the United States, including the monopoly on the delivery of mail and on access to mailboxes." The William and Mary website is http://mason.wm.edu/Mason/News Events/News/Current Articles/Strong Appointed to Commission on Postal Reforms.htm. Prof. Strong has written extensively on deregulation and the economics of transport systems, including the airline industry. A number of Prof. Strong's past publications should give pause to the USPS and allies of a strong USO. One of the papers he co-authored, The Long and Winding Path to Private Financing and Regulation of Toll Roads, seems to the lay the groundwork for the privatization of public transport infrastructure, including differential usage fees for rural byways and urban thoroughfares. His views appear similar to those of James Campbell, a PRC Study-retained economist and former FedEx consultant who has long-promoted postal deregulation. Although it does not appear that the NAS will issue a formal report with recommendations, the scholarly organization plans to conduct a public workshop on the USO and its societal impact on September 16 and 17. Veteran Postal Protector Ted Stevens Indicted On Wednesday, a Washington-based grand jury handed down a 7-count indictment against Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK). The indictments allege that the 7-term GOP senator falsified his financial disclosures to conceal more than $250,000 in gifts he received during an 8-year period. Sen. Stevens was already facing tough re-election fight against Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich and spirited primary challenge from David Cuddy. The indictment seriously jeopardizes his re-election prospects. In light of this week's news, many political pundits are predicting that Begich will beat Stevens. Sen. Stevens was a leader in enacting the 1971 Postal Reorganization Act, creating the U.S. Postal Service. In addition, he is a staunch defender of a universal viable Postal Service. Stevens was also instrumental in the creation of the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Thrift Savings Plan. |
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| Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:47 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
I would like to mention that if ladies have white or a light color for the banquet could they please wear it. Our Calif. Shirts for our pictures, and a meeting Sunday at 5:00pm to discuss the week's events. Thanks Audry |
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| Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:16 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
2008 NAPUS National Convention State Photo Schedule If you are not on this schedule, your state declined or did not respond last year. Monday, August 25, Early Time STATE 12:00 OK 12:05 MO 12:10 Time Blocked 12:15 CA PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW We will make every effort to start on time. If the General Session runs over schedule, we will still take the photos in the order on the schedule. We have added "Blocked Times" to get back on schedule. Please be early or on time. If all of your people are not there at your time, we will take the next state on time and work yours in when we have a break in the schedule. Please have one person designated to purchase all the photos for your state. All photos must be paid for in advance by check or cash. Photos are $10.00 each per 8X10. They will be delivered before or at the Grand Banquet. As soon as your state photo has been taken, please have your group move from the photo area so the next group can be set up. This has been a problem in the past, so we ask that you help us stay on schedule. Thank you and have a safe trip to St Louis! Lynn Wilson NAPUS National Photography |
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| Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:29 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Attached is the flyer for the fall conference in Ontario CA, October 18, 2008 |
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| Saturday, July 12, 2008 3:21 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Good Afternoon: We have acquired a small block of overflow rooms in St. Louis at the Mayfair Hotel, at the same rate as the Renaissance, $95/night. They will begin to take reservations on Friday, July 11. Their phone number is 314-421-2500. Below is a link to the property, it is located just 2 blocks from the Renaissance. http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/STLMF/main.wnt Best wishes, Gerri Swarm, CMP Executive Assistant to the National President National Association of Postmasters (NAPUS |
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| Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:42 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
I thought your members may want to know that Dale Goff, our national president, has made contact with the National Bone Marrow Foundation, and they, partnered together with the United States Postal Service, will have a bone marrow donor location open at our National Convention in St. Louis. They will be located in the NAPUS Registration Area in the Renaissance Hotel. If this person would like the particulars, please have them contact me and I can give them that information. Best wishes, Gerri Swarm NAPUS gerri.swarm@napus.org |
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| Friday, June 27, 2008 1:49 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Note: The NAPUS web page has updated information in several subjects this week. The PMR Health Insurance Plan is still in "open enrollment" till July 31, 2008. Also of note is that joining NAPUS is free until December 31, 2008. The icon titled "PMR Health Benefits" was also updated today to include an online application form to join the plan. Under the icon titled "Postmaster Representation" updated information has been added on the Office of the Inspector General. It gives you an outline of what to do when/if the OIG shows up in your Post Office. It also gives you the definitions of the Miranda, Garrity, and Kalkines warnings and the forms that go with each one. Late last week the new FY 2009 Mystery Shopper Evaluation questionnaire was put in the "breaking news" icon. NAPUS was able to give input on this issue in March of 2008. There are still many questions on this issue and it is a work in progress. Safety Tip: The Postal Service on June 25, 2008 announced the introduction of cartoon characters to warn children to stay away from postal delivery vehicles. The eagle, Franklin, and his sidekick bird friend Benny, are featured in a public service announcement (PSA) being sent to more than 500 television stations nationwide this week to help prevent injuries and deaths caused when children get too close to delivery vehicles. Notice: On June 25, 2008 the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) that would require the United States Postal Service to study the cost-effectiveness and fuel consumption of a five-day delivery system and consumer demand of Saturday postal delivery. The next action on the study will be taken in the House and Senate before being signed into law by the President. Also on this date the House Appropriations Committee marked up, approved and ordered reported the Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Services appropriations bill. The Postal Service Fund total of $111.831 million was provided. This includes $29 million for revenue foregone. |
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| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:51 am PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Good Morning: Just wanted to let you know there is another hotel in St. Louis about 3 blocks from the Renaissance Grand Hotel. NAPUS does not have a special rate or a room block there, but it might be worth a call if there is someone in your chapter who still needs a room and they can't get into the Renaissance. The hotel is the Holiday Inn Select,Their phone number is 314-421-4000. Gerri Swarm, CMP Executive Assistant to the National President National Association of Postmasters (NAPUS) |
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| Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:02 am PDT | ||
| Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Minnesota Postmasters became the most recent state to give their full state endorsement to Bob Rapoza. With the addition of Minnesota Bob now has fourteen(14) full state endorsements including Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, Alaska and North Carolina. To this number Bob can add four(4) state board endorsements Hawaii, South Dakota, Michigan and Vermont, bringing his total endorsements to eighteen(18). Our deepest thanks to the Minnesota Postmasters for joining the ever growing group of Rapoza supporters. |
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| Thursday, June 12, 2008 1:52 pm PDT | ||
| Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Nothing seems to stop Rapoza. Bob has just added Colorado to his long list of full state endorsements which include New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, Alaska, North Carolina, Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia and Nebraska bringing his total full state endorsements to thirteen(13). In addition to his thirteen full state endorsements he also has four(4) board endorsements, Hawaii, South Dakota, Michigan and Vermont. Colorado Postmasters we are so proud that you have moved from a board endorsement to a full state endorsement. |
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| Edited on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:11 pm PDT | ||
| Edited by Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Rapoza'a campaign just won't slow down, two more states have given him their full state endorsements, today Arizona and New Mexico joined in Bob's march to DC. Bob now has twelve(12) full state endorsements, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, Alaska, North Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska and the two most recent states to join Bob's team Arizon and New Mexico. These are in addition to the five(5) board endorsements from Hawaii, Colorado, South Dakota, Michigan and Vermont. We appreciate Arizona's and New Mexico's Postmasters for their support. |
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| Wednesday, June 11, 2008 9:10 am PDT | ||
| Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Bob Rapoza has added more new states to his growing list of supporters. Today Bob has added two more full state endorsements. Nebraska and Georgia have joined New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Alaska and Nevada bringing his total FULL STATE endorsements to ten(10) with an additional five(5) state board endorsements, Hawaii, South Dakota, Colorado, Michigan and Vermont. We thank all those Postmasters in Nebraska and Georgia for joining Bob's march to DC. |
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| Monday, June 9, 2008 10:49 am PDT | ||
| Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Things are moving so fast in Rapoza'a campaign for National President I am having a hard time keeping up. Bob has now added North Carolina to his list of full state endorsements. With this addition it brings his total of full state endorsements to eight (8) and five (5) board endorsements. We would like to thank all the North Carolina Postmasters for their support of Bob. |
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| Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:46 pm PDT | ||
| Gary Greenhalgh | ||
Rapoza's march to DC has advanced into double-time thanks to two more states supporting Bob with their full state endorsements. New Hampshire and Connecticut have joined New York, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada and Alaska in giving Bob their full state endorsements, bringing his total to seven (7) plus his five (5) board endorsements from Hawaii, South Dakota, Colorado, Michigan and Vermont. The march is over and we are in full double-time from here we go to an out and out full run. |
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| Tuesday, June 3, 2008 8:27 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Attached file contains the CA chapter constitution & by-laws as amended at the May 2008 convention. |
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| Monday, June 2, 2008 4:03 pm PDT | ||
| Layton Hansen | ||
Each year at the national convention states night is held. States night gives each state that wishes to participate to reserve a table, offer items from their state, such as fruit, cheese, meat produts, ice bars (Klondike) as examples. California will have a table at this years convention. Contact companies that produce items for donations as a way of advertising their product all over the US. Contact Joan Darling in Hanford for a sample letter to send or hand deliver to the company. I have attached a sample copy you can use, just change the dates and other information. Last year we had raisins from Sun Maid and Champion and other items from around the state. Plan on 1500 to 1700 attendees. this is one big adult "trick or treat" party and everyone gets "crazy" going after items to eat. |
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