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3 Digit Meeting News 3 Digit Meetings from Coast to Coast!!!Reports of 3 digit meetings are pouring in. Check out the pictures of informed and educated Postmasters who are realizing the great benefits of being a member of the National League of Postmasters! Keep those stories coming....Forum is coming up but that shouldn't stop us from scheduling some 3 digit meetings. We have 3 scheduled in my state for the first week in February. Below are some photos from meetings that were held in the last few months in Missouri, Kentucky, New York and West Virginia. --Linda Rumney, WV President & National Membership Chair Kentucky  Missouri  West Virginia  New York  Here's a pic from a 3 digit meeting we held in Newnan. Our MPOO and acting Finance Manager Jean Lovejoy gave a presentation on sox compliance. We had a question and answer session on DUO and Post office closings. We had the Acting MPOO Sheba Martin for 302 zip area also. It was a great night of networking and fun. We signed 3 new members. The picture is worth a thousand words. --Janie Holder, GA Branch President  We had a good three digit meeting at the Golden Corral in Brandon, FL on February 10. Joe counted 30 + in attendance. MOPS Manager Mike Figlia and MPOO's Leroy Middleton and Randy Scott gave us the latest information about restructuring, DUO, and other hot topics. They also fielded questions from the floor. League Officers attending: Deana Conrad-President, Debbie Donahue-Sec/Treas, Elista Gerace-Retiree Pres, Joe Gerace-Retiree VP and Jim Riley-Retiree Sec/Treas and Tom Latto-Editor. Elista  CA VP Mark Rybeck, postmaster of Redway organized a 3 digit meeting in Eureka. Steve Tomlins and myself traveled 16 hours yesterday to attend. We had over 30 people, but some had left before we took the pictures. The group was so large our photographer couldn't fit everyone in one shot. Once we started Steve and Mark had to stand in the doorway because the room was too full. It was exciting to see so many postmasters hungry for knowledge and the League providing insight via our branded Power Point presentations. The meeting last 3 hours with only 2 postmasters leaving early at the 2 hour mark. However, when they arrived they shared they had to leave early. Folks sat and ask questions after questions, thanking us for attending. We took the League brand with membership flyer's to my business cards and the DUO/Closure information. What a great meeting! It was so worth the 16 hours drive(8 up and 8 back). We had to fill up gas 4 times yesterday. Norma  Alabama has held a total of four meetings at this time. One on Feb 8th, in Fort Payne, Al had 18 postmasters in attendance. Five people asked for an 1187 at this meeting. We also held a meeting on 2/17/2011 in Scottsboro Al. This meeting had 19 Postmasters in attendance as well as 7 people from the District staff. The District staff were helpful in answering questions concerning DUO and staffing. People are starving for information in our State and probably across the country. Our meetings were open to all, and many in the second meeting were not League members. We will continue to be the Education Organization and bring them in. Jane Youngblood, Alabama Branch President  Here are some pictures of our 3 digit in Las Cruces NM 18 PMs in attendance more if you include officers… 24 total I think!! Brian Archuletta, New Mexico  Illinois had a 3 digit meeting last night, 56 people in attendance! We had dinner, then then the DUO presentation. MPOO talked to them all for awhile and took questions. Patti Sadnick Here is a picture of our 3 digit meeting in Cartersville GA in October. Vanessa did the presentation on the form 150 and I did the DUO Presentation. David Disharoon talked about adverse action. We had a great networking session and signed 1 new Postmaster member. Thanks, Janie  Arkansas is busy with their meetings. Here is a synopsis of their latest one. Glenda Burkham, Postmaster Fulton, organized a 718 Leadership Sharing meeting at Hope Nov.4th. There were 28 in attendance, and all crafts were represented very well. David Camp, District manager, and Dennis Schnebelen, MPOO2 were guest speakers as well as In-Plant Support, Keith Kopp. One topic for the 718 area concern is plant consolidation: moving operations out of Texarkana TX and into Shreveport. This study is still going on and details for a public meeting will be out at a later date. 5 day delivery was briefly discussed. Since the 2 cent rate increase was denied, this issue has been put aside for the time being. There are still a lot of things that have to happen to have 5 day delivery, the contract negotiations being the biggest impact. Mr. Camp pointed out that the savings for this would be minimal for the OVERALL budget of the Postal Service, but stressed that it is still a savings worth looking at. Dennis Schnebelen told us that our 2011 objectives would be out soon. He gave us a clear idea of his expectations: do what we know to do, get our employees involved in the processed, and make our scans. Our goal is 99% for AAU scans this FY. DUO was discussed briefly but that process has been put on hold for now. We hope to have more on it when it starts up again. Change is coming and the USPS will need to be ready and proactive in order to stay a viable productive company in the future. Two drawings were held for $10 to help with the meal. Janie Hicks, OIC Doddridge, and Jo-Lee Westfall, PM Newhope,had their names drawn.  We have been very busy in the State of PA......Signed up 14 new members this month....& we are just getting warmed up!!! We are doing "Broadcast emails" throughout our state to all members for which we have an email address, sending a "Thank-You" to all attendees of the 3-digit meetings for giving of their personal time to enhance their skills & knowledge of Postal Operations, followed up with a Hard-copy correspondence to all non-members. We are going to make our way just by doing what we do best as the "LEAGUE of Postmasters.....educating, educating, educating & showing that we are truly the "LEAGUE Family", who focuses on each & every one of our fellow PMs/OICs/PMRs/Associate Members. We are the "LEAGUE", we are the State of PA!!!!! On Behalf of the entire Board of the PA Branch of the National League of Postmasters. We have had so many reports of 3 digit meetings around the country this month! State leaders are holding meetings on the DUO process and many other topics. Linda Rumney, National Membership Chair A 3 digit meeting held in Traverse City MI. It was held at the plant. There were twenty two Postmasters in attandance. We had a tour of the plant, discussed Mitigation and had a DUO presentation from Gena Nelson. We also signed a new member! Plant tour, DUO training, and MEMBERSHIP! Just completed one in Gaylord on 9-17 in the 497 area. Coming soon 486-487, 488-489, and 498-499.  Tennessee had a 3 digit meeting in Chattanooga. DUO presentation MPOO Q&A session with 3 MPOO's present. 57 people attended.  Montana had 6 PMs, one OIC and one PMR show up for the meeting. I was thrilled to get that many. It was a good meeting, and we all learned a lot. Two Postmasters were awarded desk plaques. West Virginia has held 9 meetings in the past 5 weeks with a total of more than 180 Postmasters, OICs and PMRs attending. The main topic was DUO.  New Mexico has been busy holding a series of meetings.  Check out what Pennsylvania has been doing! Beginning on Sept 28th, Pennsylvania started holding 3-Digit meetings throughout the state on DUO & the PS Form 150. Please see the dates of those meetings & outcome....pictures to follow: 9/28/10 178 area 18 attendees-10 LEAGUERS 9/30/10 173 area 13 attendees-6 LEAGUERS 10/5/10 175 area 19 attendees-11 LEAGUERS 10/5/10 155,157,159 13 attendees-12 PM/1 OIC 10/5/10 187 No information yet 10/6/10 172 area 25 attendees 10/7/10 170 area 14 attendees-6 LEAGUERS 10/7/10 160-163 area 30 attendees-1/2 LEAGUERS This is a total of 132 PMs/OICs in attendance of all our meetings At the time of this report we also have approximately 8 more 3-digit meetings scheduled through the end of October.....all on DUO/150's (we will then have made a presence in every area of the state). We will be following up with an invitation letter to all non-members that attended the DUO/150 training (178,173,175,170 letters have been sent). After DUO, we will be looking at holding 3-digit meetings regarding NPA & mitigating circumstances. This is not all we have planned.....this is just the start!!!! Our "Retreat Weekend" was very good for our state....it got us all working together towards a common goal-DRIVING MEMBERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING!!!! Our 3 Digit Educational Meetings are still being held throughout the country. Peggy Roit from Nebraska sent us the attached picture from their last one. There were 40 participants, three new members recruited and 656 years and 8 days worth of experience in attendance! WOW!! The state of North Carolina has been busy holding several three digit meetings. They had 40 to 50 in attendance at one meeting which was held in mid August and have had several more since that time. New members have been recruited at their meetings and their topics have included the following. • PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS which will affect PMR'S pay, NPA, postal training, closing Post Offices and consolidating them as well as restoring Convention Leave. • League NEWS from the Convention and new board members that were elected. • Hiring freeze notice for Headquarters, Areas and Districts. • Letters will be provided to send to your Congressman . Support of bill to stop requiring Post Office to pre-fund retirement. • Adverse Action updates . Legal services Update. • TALONS website information to find resources for Investing, Retirement, Insurance and other professional assistance. The following is news from the latest meeting in Michigan. We had 13 attendees at our 481/482 3 digit meeting. Bryon Williams, A/Marketing Manager, Detroit District discussed the SOX requirements and opened the floor for questions. Postmasters were concerned with the hands on training to familiarize them better with the process in order to pass the SOX compliance audits. Mr. Williams informed the group that more training was coming. Roger Blackwell, A/Operation Programs Support Manager, explained the importance of reconciling Voyager on a weekly basis, and briefed the Postmasters on the consolidation of offices, and Delivery Office Optimization. Tom Halcisak, Post Office Operation Manager Area 2 discussed the goals for Fiscal Year 2011. Our own Denise Owens discussed Delivery Office Optimization from the National League standpoint.  Tennessee held a 3 digit meeting in Maryville TN, Friday night, June 18, 2010. 36 postmaster were present to network and learn more about the PRU scorecard, BMA Scorecard, and brain storm solutions for current problems within their District. Great tuneout, great food, and great fellowship!  KY had a wonderful 3 digit meeting. It was well attended. The MPOO came and shared current info and insight as to what was going on with consolidating of local offices. We had excellent training ( thanks Shelly Souders) and everyone picked up ideas on how to run their offices more efficiently. The new accident reporting system was a hot topic. I am so glad I have before hand info!! We truly appreciate Teena Hudson and Bobbye Stokes for opening up their home for the meeting and having an excellent cook out afterward. It was relaxing, fun and informative. I can't wait for the next one.!!!  The West Virginia branch held a meeting in Beckley, West Virginia on May 18th. A total of 32 Postmasters, OICs and PMRs attended. Sharon Conner organized this meeting and invited that area's acting MPOO. The meeting was held in a restaurant that offers a free meeting room. The MPOO spoke to the group and Sharon brought an assortment of training materials and tips to help Postmasters run their offices more efficiently. A question and answer session was held as well as a general rap session.  The West Virginia branch held a 3 digit meeting Thursday April 29th with between 55 and 60 people in attendance! The meeting was held in an area restaurant that has a free meeting room. Our new Acting District Manager and MPOOs from the two surrounding areas were invited. I also had someone from the OIG speak to us. I talked to the group about some of the things that the LEAGUE is doing for them and stressed the educational aspects of belonging. The room was packed and the meeting didn't cost anything since those who chose to eat came early and dinner was "on your own". We had several Postmasters from Virginia with us and some drove nearly two hours to be there.  Arkansas has been having some very productive meetings. Tuesday night, April 20th they had a 718 and 719 3 digit meeting. Eighteen Postmasters attended. They used the following for their agenda. • National Reassignment Process - what, who, how and why. • NPA - Mid-year meeting with your Boss. • Five-day delivery. Fact or fiction They have also had their MPOO at their meetings and have had someone from the plant come to talk to them about properly preparing their dispatch.  In West Virginia we had a meeting Tuesday night, April 20th with 58 Postmasters in attendance! We held the meeting in a steakhouse and our new Acting District Manager attended as well as the Senior MPOO. We had someone from the district there who talked about CFS and PARS and we also had someone talk to us about dispatching the mail correctly. We had a question and answer session with the District Manager. He is new to our state so this gave everyone a great chance to get to know him. He is excited about the meeting we have scheduled for next week. The state president also addressed the group.  Missouri held the second of three meetings we have schedule between 3/28 and 4/13. This one was held Jefferson City Mo. Attendance was lower than hoped possibly due to the threat of thunder storms. We did have 17 people show with 5 of them being prospective new members. Our agenda included the report reduction information, the letter writing campaign and the DUR process. With information I have gathered from our National Board we had about a 45 minute discussion on the DUR matter. I feel that with the information we were able to provide the attendees left feeling better. All of the non members left with membership information. I feel with follow up we will sign 2 or 3 members from this group. We had a great meeting in Trenton for today (4/8). About 18 members there. 4 new people attending their first League meeting. The manager of Safety came and spoke for about an hour and then had lunch. A lot Good information given and much interest in writing letters to congress and report reduction. We are trying to stay ahead on the reports but the district is starting to roll out replacement programs. Sandy Stokes from Indiana reported on a meeting that they held last night. Last week at our meeting for the 474/478 we had 33. The meeting was hosted in the 478 Area this time. We have the fall meeting in 474 and the spring in 478. There were 2 new members signed too. President Gary Foard spoke on the upcoming state convention and theDUR process. National VP Debbie Egemo spoke on several issues mainly on the DUR process. This is a great concern for many Indiana Postmaster's at this time. I was very pleased at the high turnout due to the fact this is usually a lower turnout area. See attached picture of Indiana's meeting. South Dakota had a great turnout for their 3 digit meetings. Nebraska has been holding meetings that they have dubbed their "March Madness Mini Meetings". Nebraska is giving their members an opportunity to customize their meetings. In some meetings they vented/bonded by sharing common experiences and the coping methods utilized. They met in the traditional library and business conference rooms as well as around a dining room table and the back of the extension office. Mark Strong had this to report. We have three three 3 Digit meetings set up for Oregon in May and three for Utah. We recently had one in Arizona and another one coming this weekend. Great time to sell the state convention and share information with your fellow Postmasters. There has been an increase in jobs being posted so keep checking that ecareer site. Carla Zuhlsdorf from South Dakota sent this. Our SD Branch has had some mini-meetings also. The first one,SCF-572, was held with training and information concerning Revenue Protection by the Inspection Service. We had 9 persons attend. Another one,SCF-577, was concerning SOX/Finance and was well attended. We had one in SCF-573 that presented a financial/retirement seminar for both Civil Service and FERS members. Everyone seemed to be able to learn something from his presentation. 573 MPOO Paul Turnbull then discussed SOV, SOX, and various other Postmaster concerns. 575 Area Meeting was held in Kadoka the end of January with 17 in attendance. Larry Michels, A/POOM and Steven Carter, OIC/Pierre provided information on CFS issues, handling of loop mail, and on-line training issues. Reva Paulson, Western Area Finance, provided lots of information on SOX Compliance. The NY Branch held two 3-digit meetings. President Mapa came to speak at both. Many of the attendees were Napus members and they were all impressed by the efforts of the New York branch. Lori says that they had a very successful 3 digit meeting in the 496 area of the wonderful state of Michigan! We had 27 in attendence. Our POOM, Carole Singer spoke regarding current budget cuts and took many questions. Our state President, Doug Starry also spoke to us regarding the League's view on similar issues. Drew Merriner updated us regarding our State Convention in June. I shared my experiences at Forum and explained the position papers we took to the Hill. There were many new faces in the crowd! Hopefully, we have signed 3 more new members!!! We had a great dinner, many door prizes and great conversation! We hope to have another 3 digit meeting in August. Steve LeNoir, President of the South Carolina branch says this. The South Carolina branch hosted 5 meetings across the state in the last 2 weeks. The 3 digit cord. decides what the program will be. The manager of finance spoke at the meeting in Santee. The dist. SOV cord. spoke in Summerville and the AMS manager addressed our Postmasters in Greenville. We have done these type meetings in March and September for a couple of years now. Arkansas - The 723 meeting consisted of the MPOO from Area 5 coming and speaking to us about concerns of the AR District. I addressed the audience and spoke about the upcoming FORUM and the importance of going to speak with your congress person and senators. Arkansas - The 724 meeting consisted of the MPOO from Area 5 coming and speaking to us about the concerns of the AR District. This is the first meeting that area has had in several years. Myself, the executive VP Stephanie Jett, and former VP Candy Denny gave the presentation on Form 50's. The agenda the Alabama branch used at their 3 digit meetings included topics such as the March NPA Tip of the Month, FY/09 Recourse Process Training, FY 2009 Rating Recourse Process, EH&S - Accident Management, FY 2010 PFP Mid-Year Process, Recording Mid-Year Accomplishments and the State Convention April 16-18, 2010 Auburn, AL. In the little county of Amador here in California, I have been holding 3 digit meetings. I invite both NAPUS and League PM's. This week I signed a former NAPUS branch president to the League!!! Other NAPUS members are taking notice of who is offering training to PM's. PA is plannning a meeting in the western part of the safe in the next month. The PA convention is in the end of April and we have planned a 3 digit meeting training at the convention. We hope to make members all over the state more confident in holding their own 3 digit meetings through this training. Phoenix....March 20 held in Globe and another in Gila Bend on Apr 10 Missouri has 5 meetings scheduled between March 30th and April 13. Included in this total are two scheduled on April 8th, AM in Trenton Mo. (all day arranged by members in the 644-646 MPOO area) and one in the evening in Joplin MO. Indiana has 4 area meetings planned-we made it clear that no matter which area you are from to please attend. The meeting I am hosting next week has more than 20 RSVP's so far, which has been traditionally a low turnout area. DUR will be the hot topic at the meeting. Texas had a 3 digit meeting on the 19th in the Fort Worth District and one was to be held in the Dallas District on the 20th. A 3 digit meeting in Northern Michigan on April 2 - one last month in West Michigan Three digit meeting in Fort Myers Florida on 3/25/2010 New Jersey had a meeting on the 31st of March. Washington and Idaho are having their state convention in April and are planning a meeting in June. |
League EventsJuly 29 - August 2, 2012 National League of Postmasters Convention Walt Disney World Swan Resort 
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