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MARCH 2019Volume 2019 / Issue 2
New York Postmasters, Managers and aspiring Managers... making a difference.
United Postmasters and Managers of America
New York Chapter of UPMA
Empire State Publication
NEW YORK CHAPTER
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de Page 3 ......................................President’s MessagePage 5 ......................................Membership ContestPage 10 - 12 ............................................ScholarshisPage 23 - 24 ..........................................Retiree News
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A T T E N D A S P R I N G D I S T R I C T M E E T I N G
Tuesday, March 26, 6pmSonoma Grill
1730 N. Ocean AveHoltsville, NY 11742
Thursday, April 4, 8:30amMt. Morris, NY
Tuesday, April, 10am-3pmComfort Suites
5875 Carmenica Dr.Cicero, NY 13039
Thursday, March 28, 11am-4pmFt. William Henry
Conference Center48 Canada St,
Lake George, NY 12845
Scholarship deadline is April 1st!
Wednesday, March 27, 6pmClemson Bros Brewery
22 Cottage St.Middletown, NY 10940
NYS UPMA1ST DISTRICT
NYS UPMA5TH DISTRICTNYS UPMA
3RD DISTRICTNYS UPMA
2ND DISTRICTNYS UPMA
4TH DISTRICT
Empire State UPMA Executive Board Elected Officers
PresidentDaniel Leonard
PM Bath, NY 14810W: 607-776-7151C: 607-398-8200
Secretary-TreasurerGerald GeddisHQ Field Sales
PO Box 500Cambridge, NY 12816
W: 518-677-3585C: 518-391-9251
Executive VPAmy Dalrymple
PM Falconer 147333377 Rte 958
Bear Lake, PA 16402W: 716-665-2403C: 814-706-1984
VP / Adverse ActionCatherine WinniePM Accord 12404467 Mill Hook RdAccord, NY 12404W: 845-626-5881C: 845-742-7774
VP / Education ChairRachel Norton-Rowland
HQ Sales Generalist2979 State Route 29
Greenwich, NY 12834W: 518 -695-9221H: 518-531-4247C: 518-708-1005
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYUPMA/
VP / LegislativeTammy Hurd
PM Painted Post 14870135 N. Hamilton StreetPainted Post, NY 14870
W: 607-936-6521C: 607-661-8053
VP / PACDonna Jenness
PM Clayton NY 13624727 Beecher St.
Clayton, NY 13624W: 315-232-2312 C: 315-408-5165
Retiree PresidentMichael Silvestri
7 Queens StHuntington NY 11743-3724
H: 631-271-3980C: 631-241-1430
Chapter Member Representatives
Kristine A. Lion PM Suffern 10901
301 Sierra Vista LaneValley Cottage, NY 10989
(914) [email protected]
Dave JalonackPM RetiredUtica 13501
(315) [email protected]
Dan LeonardPM Bath 14810(607) 398-8200
Dawn PorterPM Slate Hill 10973
(845) [email protected]
Kimberly BrucePM Cross River NY 10518
PO Box 1Cross River NY 10518
W: 914-763-3798C: 845-807-8743
Charlie BessettePM Belmont 14813WC: 585-307-5381C: 716-307-6025
Lisa TripodoPM Lake Katrine 12449
78 Hapeman RdElizaville, NY 12523
W: 845-382-2086C: 518-929-2320
Amy DalrymplePM Falconer 14733
3377 Rte 958Bear Lake, PA 16402
W: 716-665-2403C: 814-706-1984
Geoffrey RandallPM DelmarPO Box 502
Delmar, NY 12054W: 518-439-1933C: 518-729-9767
Scott StreebelPM Medina 14103
157 Wagner StCheektowaga, NY 14206
W: 585-798-2440WC: 585-798-3215C: 716-573-3305
Elected Officers
1st District CoordinatorFrank Kouba
PM Selden 1178485 Columbus Ave.
Farmingville, NY 11783W: 631-732-8627C: 631-806-6766
2nd District CoordinatorCharlie Bessette
PM Belmont 14813W: 585-268-7344
WC: 585-307-5381C: 716-307-6025
3rd District CoordinatorMary Dillon
PM Alexandria Bay 13607W: 315-482-9521C: 315-771-5073
4th District CoordinatorJill Gresens
PM Cropseyville NY 12052PO Box 104
Poestenkill NY 12140W: 518-279-1220H: 518-283-2510
5th District CoordinatorDawn Porter
PM Slate Hill, NY 10973485 Liberty Corners
Pine Island, NY 10969W: 845-355-4741C: 845-206-6061
Empire State Publication EditorHeidi Freeman
PM Brewerton 13029167 Dutch Road
West Monroe, NY 13167W: 315-676-7790C: 315-506-2691
Convention ChairJill Gresens
PM Cropseyville, NY 12052PO Box 104
Poestenkill NY 12140W: 518-279-1220H: 518-283-2510
State Convention RegistrationDeana WoodPM Retired
Co-Scholarship ChairDaniel O’Neil
PM Canajoharie 133178 Ridge Terrace East
Canajoharie, NY 13317W: 518-673-5811H: 518-673-1033C: 518-894-8696
Co-Scholarship ChairLisa Tripodo
PM Lake Katrine 1244978 Hapeman Rd
Elizaville, NY 12523W: 845-382-2086C: 518-929-2320
WebmasterBob Holterman
PM Wutsboro 12790W: 845 888 4447H:845 239 1002
Eastern Area Postal CoordinatorMari Beth Kirkland
Middlefield, Ohio 44099W: 440-632-0192C: 440-821-4667
NE Area Postal CoordinatorPaul Bianca
PM Sherman, CT W:860-524-6163C:860-671-0791
[email protected] Area 2 Representative-
RetireesDavid Cook
PM Retired Westbury29 Glenwood Rd
Glen Head NY 11545-1313H: 516-676-2843C: 516-572-7804
[email protected] Board
Retiree PresidentMichael Silvestri
7 Queens StHuntington NY 11743-3724
H: 631-271-3980C: 631-241-1430
Retiree Secretary-TreasurerMartha Miller
PM Retired Panama NY37 South St
Panama NY 14767H: 716-782-3509C: 716-450-2864
Retiree Executive VP Keith Miner
101 Highwoods Rd.Saugerties, NY 12477-3420
H: 845-246-3489 C: 845-706-9894
Retiree Vice-PresidentMary Converse
PM Retired West BloomfieldPO Box 51
West Bloomfield, NY 14585H: 585-624-1907C: 585-455-0511
Past-PresidentDavid Cook
29 Glenwood RdGlen Head, NY 11545-1313
H: 516-676-2843C: 516-322-1328
NEW YORK CHAPTER The (ESP) Empire State Publication UPMA (United Postmasters and Managers Association), [USPS 175-740] is published bimonthly with special editions in February and April by the New York State Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers Association of America (UPMA), 167 Dutch Road, W. Monroe, NY 13167. The subscription rate is paid for from the membership dues. Periodical postage paid at Salamanca, NY and additional mailing offices. Publication content and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect the views of UPMA. The Editor reserves the right to edit articles for length and to conform to the publication’s editorial style. Deadline for the ESP is the closest Sunday to the10th of each month prior to the date of issue. No ESP is printed in June, August, October or December. Notice to Postmasters: Please send all address labels clipped from undeliverable copies, along with USPS Form 3579, to (ESP) Empire State Publication UPMA, 167 Dutch Road, W. Monroe, NY 13167.
Appointed Officers
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Dan Leonard NYS Chapter PresidentPM Bath 14810 W: 607-776-7151 C: 607-398-8200 [email protected]
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NYS has several concerns: The first and most important is to get members involved in every level of UPMA. Without involvement of new members our organization will go stale and become less attractive for those to join. Will you help keep us current and active within our districts, promote upward mobility and explore initiatives to better our future? Upward mobility as it gets more stressful every day is where our new members will come from. We as a team have signed up several members this past year. The cost associated with recruitment is about $13.00 a member with the incentives being given. This cost will be a quick wash the very first year, benefitting the State organization for future endeavors and providing those new members with the help and benefits they deserve.
We need to keep promoting and mentoring our new members and our associate members to embrace our goals not only for our future but theirs.
We need to stay focused on the below by showing how to use our different tools, work them to our advantage, explain the makings of them and what drives them. All Managers at all levels need to have an understanding of these.
1. 1. SOV and CSV need to show current workloads of Postmastersa. Actual hours earned or open hours still need
to be justified in all levelsb. All revenue, workload, deliveries and
administrative duties should be considered when calculating office levels and earned hours.
c. Postmasters and Supervisors need to verify their information of their office and their RMPO’s. Don’t wait for anyone to do it for you. Be proactive in your future.
d. Do you warrant a Supervisor or entitled to an upgrade? If you’re not involved you will never know whether your day could become easier and with more pay.
2. Membership: Without membership, we don’t exist. What are we doing to gain more members? Actually, what is each of you doing to keep members, promote UPMA and educate our
members? I want to see each District Coordinator and at least one other person attend and recruit members at your Career Awareness Conferences. The presence of UPMA not only gives us standing for new members to ask questions but also keeps us at the forefront with District management. The more you correspond with your district the easier it gets to work with them and gain respect back. UPMA National is pushing for membership with a contest as well as NY UPMA continuing our membership drive incentive. Check out both at National UPMA at unitedpma.org and the State at nyunitedpma.org.
3. Training: Consistent training with our members needs to be at the forefront with the retiring of many and gaining of a part time work force. This training needs to be given separately rather than to try and fit it in your daily duties. We will always try to fuse training into our Swings and State Convention. What training would entice you to come to a County meeting, District Swing, State or National Convention, or Washington?
4. If everyone contributes something we will go far and we will succeed. It only takes one to make a difference, many can create a wave that will flow endlessly. I welcome all ideas to progress and prosper.
5. We need to continue to voice our concerns where needed to better our workplace as in the surveys. These are still a work in progress at UPMA and USPS. This is how one idea can prosper in to a positive development. We should see some results of this in mid-March. If nithing happens, you know I will be all over it and to push it forward where I can.
Legislation this year was a success this year even though we only had 7 people attend and six go to the Hill to push our agenda. H.R. 141 currently is looking for co-sponsors which is the House version of getting rid of the Windfall Elimination Provision(WEP) and the Government Pension Offset(GPO) to help our retired CSRS Members or their surviving spouses receive more back monthly in Social Security. H.R. 33 to keep us as an independent organization of the Federal Government
President’s Message:
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Amy Dalrymple NYS Executive Vice PresidentPM Falconer 14733 W: 716-665-24033377 Rte 958 C: 814-706-1984Bear Lake, PA 16402 [email protected]
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and H.R. 597 to support MSPB rights for all EAS Managers.We also pushed agendas to support suspending
further Post Office hour reductions and reclassifications, support to develop and expand non-postal services to local government and other federal agencies and to look for more ways to innovate and create new postal revenue. We also were there to insure there are no reductions of our benefits, we maintain universal six day delivery, the Social Security Bridge remains and we continue the high three years for retiree pension calculations.
Communication at the local, area and national level needs to be continually pushed to keep the organization transparent with it members, Areas and Districts. I can assure you that I have brought it up at those levels and will continue the push. There definitely needs to be a lot of improvement in this area.
Level 18/18B continue to watch our National President videos on unitedpma.org as they explain the current state we are at with these level adjustments. When
finally resolved and adjustments are given, please verify and if there are questions, don’t wait to ask.
NY State Convention: The registration form is on the website and in each NYUPMA issue. Last year’s convention videos are there as well and Bob has done a tremendous job with the illustrations from start to finish. Show a first timer these or just relive them. Most important, promote it and attend as it is an experience all members should embrace. The website is geared for all members active and retired. We have attained over 6000 hits this year alone. Let’s keep it thriving and an example for others to follow. This year’s convention will have training for SOV/CSV/Flash/Budget/WSC/150/18/18B/Timekeeping/F4 Usage of Codes/Transfers/SSRD/Mitigations - how to file and how to calculate, understanding NPA indicators and what drives them, resolution log including documentation needed with process leading up to filing/Video FEHB ( Medicare part A & B / Health ins)/ Chapter Member Representation training and retirement training.
Where Are We With Membership? As a member of UPMA I have to look back and say
“thank you” to the postmaster / mentor / friend that inspired me to become first a Napus member and now a UPMA member. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Napus / UPMA. I will be forever grateful to the members that have encouraged me, inspired me, and held my hand / talked me through the rough times.
Having said that, have you mentored a Postmaster? Have you offered advice? Have you handed that Postmaster/Supervisor an 1187 and told them why you are a member and why they need to join UPMA?
Currently NY is @ 59%, 501 Postmaster members, 108 manager/supervisor members, 110 associate members,
3 PMRs, and 622 Retired members. we can do better!!UPMA is having a membership contest for 2019.
Read all about it from our National Membership Chair Kathy Frame in your Leader magazine. Just a highlight - for every new member you sign up, your name will be put in a drawing @ National Convention (you need not be present to win). Five $100 winners will be drawn. Increase your odds...every new member you sign is an extra chance to win!!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Lake George at our State Convention! Please feel free to call / text / or email me with any questions or concerns.
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UPMA chapters have been divided into six
groups based on time zone and chapter size.
This year’s contest runs from Jan. 1 through
June 30.
The contest consists of four components:
1. Individual—Each time a member signs a
new member and is listed as the sponsor/person
who influenced the new member to join UPMA,
their name will be submitted in a drawing to be
held at the national convention; the more you
sign, the more entries submitted. Five entries
will be drawn at the convention; each entry
drawn will receive $100. You are eligible to win
more than one time.
2. Chapters—Within each of the six groups
there is a competition among the chapters for the
most points earned by signing new members. In
order to level the playing field because UPMA
chapters vary so much in size and new-member
opportunities, the following rules apply on how to
score points.
• A new Active member counts as one point.
(An Active member is a Postmaster, Manager,
Supervisor, EAS professional or PMR.)
• A new Associate member counts as a quar-
ter point.
• A new retiree, or an 1187-R received for a
newly retired member, counts as a quarter
point.
The formula to determine a chapter’s new
member points is the total point value using the
scale above divided by the chapter’s total Active
members on the Jan. 2, 2019, membership status
report.
The chapter awards within each group will
be:
• 1st place receives $1 per member in the
total member column on the July 1, 2019, Mem-
bership Status Report.
• 2nd place receives 75 cents per member in
the total member column on the July 1, 2019,
Membership Status Report.
3. The top-performing UPMA chaptergroup is determined by the highest point total
of all chapters within each group divided by the
number of chapters in the group.
UPMA Chapter Group Award—Each chapter
in the winning group will receive 50 cents per
member as listed in the total member column on
the July 1, 2019, Membership Status Report.
4. Grand Prize—A special UPMA Member-
ship Achievement Award Trophy will go to the
chapter with the most earned points; to be pre-
sented at the 2019 National Convention.
Any incentives outside of this contest offered
by the chapters to new members or the persons
credited for signing new members solely are the
responsibility of the chapter.
Membership Contest Teams
2019 UPMA Membership Contest Rules
Red TeamPuerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin IslandsDistrict of Columbia
Rhode IslandDelawareVermont
New HampshireMaine
West VirginiaConnecticutMaryland
South Carolina
Orange TeamLouisianaWisconsinMinnesotaMissouri
IowaAlabamaIllinoisTexas
Yellow TeamIndianaVirginia
MichiganNew Jersey
GeorgiaFlorida
MassachusettsNorth Carolina
OhioNew York
Pennsylvania
Green TeamNorth Dakota
NebraskaKansas
OklahomaArkansas
MississippiTennesseeKentucky
Blue TeamAlaskaHawaiiNevadaOregon
WashingtonCalifornia
Purple TeamWyoming
UtahIdaho
South DakotaMontana
New MexicoArizona
Colorado
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Gerald Geddis HQ Field SalesPM Cambridge 12816 W: 518-677-3585PO Box 500 C: 518-391-9251Cambridge, NY 12816 [email protected]
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Budget Actual Difference Actual INCOME GENERAL FUNDS 2018 2018 2017
850 mem-bers
DUES WITHHOLDING 99500.00 103877.28 105656.72DUES CASH 2000.00 1755.00 2040.00INTEREST SAVINGS 375.00 440.61 373.77INTEREST CHECKING 50.00 26.51 38.44VISA Rewards Rebate 600.00 660.43 544.792018 STATE CONVENTION 1000.00 2843.50 882.5012 MONTH CD 731.00
SUBTOTAL 103525.00 110334.33 109536.221-Jun-12
BEGINNING SAVINGS 166352.64 166352.64 165978.87BEGINNING CHECKING 36962.09 36962.09 39597.1512 MONTH CDOUTSTANDING VISA PAYMENT 2112.24 2112.24 0.00OUTSTANDING CHECKS 668.49 668.49 0.00TOTAL BEGINNING ACCOUNTS 200534.00 200534.00 205576.02 TOTAL 304059.00 310868.33 315112.24
EXPENSES GENERAL FUNDS
PRESIDENT TRAVEL/MEALS 500.00 170.40 POSTAGE 100.00 608.65 6.65 SUPPLIES 250.00 391.30 177.46SECRETARY-TREASURER BOND 500.00 500.00 1000.00 CONTRACT TRAVEL/MEALS 500.00 *Board
Vote POSTAGE 150.00 82.03 95.75
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SUPPLIES 500.00 106.22 98.76EDITOR *Sec/Treas
Laptop & printer -
Board Vote PRINTING 15000.00 16145.50 15845.00 POSTAGE 6000.00 5000.00 5000.00 SUPPLIES 1000.00 592.14 WEBSITE 225.00 219.99 219.99
EXECUTIVE VP/MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL/MEALS 200.00 87.15 691.01 POSTAGE 500.00 SUPPLIES 250.00VP/CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL/MEALS 200.00 POSTAGE 200.00 SUPPLIES 250.00VP/ADVERSE ACTION 200x5 VP TRAVEL/MEALS 500.00 227.83 POSTAGE 100.00 23.75 SUPPLIES 100.00 15.00
- 100x10DISTRICT COORDINATORS(5) TRAVEL/MEALS 1000.00 POSTAGE 250.00 SUPPLIES 250.00SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR POSTAGE/SUPPLIES 100.00
UPMA MEETINGS/EVENTS 333.14 1907.30MID-WINTER CONFERENCE 10000.00 9078.70 18157.22LEADERSHIP CONFERENCELEGISLATIVE ASSESSMENTLEGISLATIVE OFFSET 2896.01FALL SWING 3000.00 581.43 534.65SPRING SWING 3000.00 616.52 588.142018 STATE CONVENTION 34000.00 48586.59 27277.23JOURNAL2018 NATIONAL CONVENTION 30000.00 30386.88 26298.60PRESIDENT’S GIFTS 200.00BANKING FEES 10.09PROFESSIONAL FEES (AUDIT) 200.00 200.00 200.00CHAPTER ASSESSMENT/districts 15000.00 15000.00 8627.00
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5000.00 5000.00RETIREES APPROPRIATION 6000.00 5925.00 6337.50FLOWERS & CARDS & AWARDS 1000.00 187.50 875.00PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 500.00 519.84NON-PROFIT TAX FEES AND SERVIC
SUBTOTAL 136525.00 142850.68 114578.24END SAVINGS 160000.00 51793.25 166352.64END CHECKING 7534.00 21562.04 36962.0912 MONTH CD 100731.00SUBTOTAL ACCOUNTS 167534.00 174086.29 203314.73 TOTAL 304059.00 316936.97 317892.97OUTSTANDING VISA PAYMENT 3118.63 2112.24OUTSTANDING CHECKS 2950.01 668.49 TOTAL 304059.00 310868.33 315112.24 ACTUAL BALANCE 167534.00 168017.65 200534.00 TOTAL ALL ACCOUNTS 168050.19 169797.77 208044.19
Budget Actual Difference ActualINCOME LEGISLATIVE FUNDS 2018 2018 2018 2017
DUES WITHHOLDING/ 2896.01INTEREST Leg. CHECKING 1.00 0.52 0.29INTEREST Leg. SAVINGS 5.00 12.66 18.15
SUBTOTAL 6.00 2909.19 18.44BEGINNING CHECKING 224.48 224.48 283.47BEGINNING SAVINGS 7285.71 7285.71 10067.56 TOTAL BEGINNING ACCOUNTS 7510.19 7510.19 10351.03 TOTAL 7516.19 10419.38 10369.47EXPENSES LEGISLATIVE FUNDS
EXPENSE FUND-NON OFFICERS 4000.00 2860.00 1699.28HOTEL FUND-NON OFFICERS 240x25LEGISLATIVE VP EXPENSESPAC VP EXPENSESOFFICERS-HOTEL/TRAVEL 3000.00 5779.26 1160.00 SUBTOTAL 7000.00 8639.26 2859.28END LEGISLATIVE CHECKING 100.00 81.75 224.48END LEGISLATIVE SAVINGS 416.19 1698.37 7285.71TOTAL ENDING ACCOUNTS 516.19 1780.12 7510.19 TOTAL 7516.19 10419.38 10369.47Jan 1, 2018 Balance $208,044.19Dec. 31, 2018 Balance $169,797.77Net Decrease of $38,246.42
Catherine Winnie VP / Adverse Action ChairPM Accord 12404 W: 845-626-5881467 Mill Hook Rd C: 845-742-7774Accord, NY 12404 [email protected]
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Wishing for the “Good Old Days,”Maybe Not?
As I enter my 40th year in the Postal Service and my 33trd year as a Postmaster I must say I have seen a lot of change. I remember the cash book which was a handwritten daily accounting of the unit 1412 in which a quarterly report was submitted. Those of you that can remember that far back will remember adding all your numbers across and being a penny off. That would start a search for where that penny was over a 3 month period. How about the forwarding of the mail? First, we would write the new address on each mail piece, then we went modern by having labels printed with the new address, taking the labels out of the file and placing them on the mail piece. Today most of the mail doesn’t even get to your office; it is forwarded while traveling through the mail system.
“When the pace of change outside the organization becomes greater than the pace of change inside the organization, the end is near”
John R. WalterPresident AT&TWe all know change is now a constant. Change makes
us feel uncomfortable. Change is necessary. We can’t let the change outside our organizations become greater than the pace inside the organization. We the Postal Service and UPMA have been affected by change from inside and outside our organizations. These constant and rapid changes may have us wishing for the “Good Old Days”. When we look back we see a time that
seamed easier and simpler. But we know that we must keep up with the world around us. We can’t operate in a bubble. The changes have made us look to see how we can provide services while keeping cost down. The Postal Service must keep up with the mailing/parcel industry to remain competitive.
One of the developments from this need to change is the need for Education from our organization. The goal was to provide education to Postmasters and managers through e-learning video’s, power point presentations online and presentations at meetings and conventions. They can be seen by logging into the UPMA website at UnitedPMA.org.
UPMA may assist us by giving us some of the tools to be a better manager or excel in our field but sometime the situations in our office or area of postal work can leave us overwhelmed. The pressures of goals, home life and lack of staffing can leave us at “our wits end”. This is where the best resource of our organization kicks in. As an active member of UPMA you have a network of people and leaders that can help you get through the rough times in your career. As I have spoken with many people over the years the one thing that has gotten them through the rough times is the network of UPMA members and leaders. So remember, when in need please reach out to your fellow UPMA leaders and members. We are here to help and we are here to support you.
Register for the State Convention May 29th-June 2nd
http://www.nyunitedpma.org/Best summer destination in the US - FREE Incentives –
Each active, retired or associate member will receive up to two nights lodging at the beautiful Fort William Henry.
https://www.fortwilliamhenry.com/Book your stay and enjoy all that Lake George has to
offer you and your family while also hearing keynote speakers and attending informative learning seminars.
Don’t worry. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the one Upstate NY destination that made the 10 best places to travel in the U.S. in 2018
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Look forward to seeing you all there.https://www.fortwilliamhenry.com/https://www.lakegeorge.com/
Do It Now!!!
Rachel Norton-Rowland VP / HQ Sales GeneralistPM Schuylerville 12871 W: 518-695-92212979 State Route 29 C: 518-708-1005Greenwich, NY 12834 [email protected] www.facebook.com/groups/NYUPMA
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Student’sFullName: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ______________ Date of Birth: _________ Gender: ______
Phone Number: Home: _______________________ Cell: ___________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
College or Trade School You Plan to ACend: ______________________________________________________________________
Course of Study You Plan to Pursue: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of High School: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Mother’s Full Name: ________________________________ Father’s Full Name: ____________________________________
Parent or Grandparent who is a current UPMA member: ___________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________ Phone:__________________
RelaJonship to Student: Mother: _____ Father: _____ Grandparent: _____
NYS UPMA Member is:
Postmaster: _____ Office/s: _________________________________ Zip: ____________
Postmaster ReJred: _____ Office/s: _________________________________ Zip: ____________
Thisscholarshipisonlyavailableforstudentsofcurrentorre<redPostmasters.Pleasenote:Childrenandgrandchildrenofassociatemembersarenoteligibleforscholarship.
THISAPPLICATIONFORMMUSTBEACCOMPANIEDBY: 1- Students high school transcript 2- College entrance board test results (SAT or ACT); Not necessary if aCending trade school 3- Personal resume of scholasJc acJviJes, extracurricular acJviJes, sports, employment history, community service, clubs, posiJons held, and awards or honors received. 4- Applicant’s personal statement. Please write a statement in which you discuss a personal experience or achievement in your life. Describe how it relates to your aspiraJons for the future. 5- Two LeCers of recommendaJon. 6- A picture of the applicant. Will be published in the Empire State UPMA magazine. EligiblestudentapplicantmustbeahighschoolseniorwhowillgraduateinDecember2018orahighschoolseniorwhowillgraduateinMay/June2019.APPLICATIONDEADLINE:MustbepostmarkedbyApril1,2019.
Sendcompletedapplica<onto:DanO’Neil,8RidgeTerraceEast,CanajoharieNY13317.Emailanyques<onsto:[email protected]
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Dan O’Neil Scholarship ChairpersonPM Canajoharie 13317 W: 518-673-58118 Ridge Terrace East H: 518-673-1033Canajoharie, NY 13317 C: 518-894-8696 [email protected]
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!It’s Scholarship Application Time!!All applications must be postmarked by 04/01/2019At the midwinter board meeting a total of 6
scholarships were approved to be awarded at the State convention in beautiful Lake George.
Three 1000.00 Frank and Helen Burger NYS scholarships!
Three 500.00 Edwin D Jennison NYS scholarships!Are you a NYS UPMA member? Do you have children or grandchildren who just
graduated from high school in December or plan to graduate in June?
Are they planning to attend college or go to trade school?
They may be eligible to apply for a Frank and Helen Burger NYS UPMA Scholarship and/or an Edwin D Jennison NYS UPMA Scholarship.
The scholarship applications are in this issue and
online at http://nyunitedpma.org/ . All applications and other required documents must be postmarked by April 01, 2019.
Winners will be asked to attend the banquet at State Convention in June to be presented their award.
The Frank and Helen Burger scholarship has awarded 91 Scholarships since 1994 and donations to the Frank and Helen Burger Scholarship fund are always appreciated and accepted.
I would like to thank everyone who was made a donation to both of these great scholarship funds.
If you can donate to any of these worthwhile scholarships you can send a check or money order to the following address:
Daniel O’Neil, Scholarship chairperson, 8 Ridge Terrace East, Canajoharie, NY 13317-1329
Any questions? Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
$$$$$ 2019 NY State Incentives $$$$$
New York State Convention---Fort William Henry in Lake George- May29th -June 2nd, 2019—Up to 2 nights room reimbursement--so if you grab a roommate, you will have no Hotel room
costs—other than incidentals.
National Convention—Mohegan Sun, CT---July 27th-Aug.2nd,2019---$600.00 Active member, $350.00 Retiree member—This year’s
Convention is within driving distance so no Airfare needed.
*Retiree member reimbursement for National Convention was incorrectly stated as $300.00 in last months’ issue. $350.00 is correct amount.
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EDWIN D. JENNISON Sr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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This APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted before APRIL 1, 2019 to the Scholarship Chair of the NY Chapter UPMA. Please read instructions carefully. INCOMPLETE applications will be disqualified. Type or print all additional information on individually and numbered 8-1/2” x 11” sheets of paper. Place your full name and address on top of each page submitted. Staple all sheets together in the order of the numbers on the application. STUDENT INFORMATION: 1. Student’s full name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________S.S. #_______________________ _____________________________________________________ Cell Phone____________________Email address: ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Birth Date: ________________________________ 3. Father:_____________________________ Mother:____________________________________ Address:______________________________ Address:___________________________________ Occupation: __________________________ Occupation:_______________________________ 4. NAME & OFFICE OF MEMBER PARENT OR GRANDPARENT (circle one)
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 5. Is this person a member of UPMA? Yes or No 6. Application for scholarship to attend the following school: School___________________________________
Address__________________________________ _________________________________________________ 7. Have you applied for admission?________ Have you been accepted?__________________ (Be sure to include acceptance letter with application)* 8. Write a biographical letter (not more than 400 words) discussing your plans for your college years and your life goals. 9. List the names of three references: Include two of your high school teachers. Ask each to write a letter of recommendation for you and attach them or send individually to the Secretary/Treasurer. These must be POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN April 1, 2019 10. Attach your latest transcript from high school: (Include ACT or SAT scores)*
School________________________________________City__________________________State________________ 11. List LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND OFFICES HELD Example: Student Council Representative, or 4-H Leader 12. List MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER PARTICIPATION Example: Yearbook Staff, or Basketball 13. List any volunteer work positions you have had during high school. 14. List any paid work positions you have had during high school. 15. List HONORS OR AWARDS you have received during high school. 16. A graduation picture of the applicant to be published in the UPMA NYS Newsletter if the applicant receives a scholarship.
__________________________________ ______________________________ Signature & Date of Application
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The 2019 Legislative Summit is now over. Despite the low turnout, I feel it was a success! Thank you to those who
attended and made the trip to the hill to address our representatives. Between the two teams we were able to make 10 visits; it was a full day. Topics discussed were HR 33, which protects the Postal Service from privatization, HR 141 which would repeal the windfall elimination and government pension offset, HR 597 which would expand
MSPB rights to all EAS employees, and last but not least much needed Postal Reform. Most everyone we spoke to was very supportive of the Postal Service and the issues we addressed. A few of them were very new to their positions but seemed eager to hear about the issues we are facing. The meetings we attended on Monday were very informative, and guided us on how to make our presentations. If you were unable to attend this year, you can still help by scheduling a visit with your representative locally or by giving to PAC. PAC covers campaign costs, it helps re-elect proven allies, helps to elect new allies, and builds relationships. With my first year now over, I am excited for next year. I hope that more will attend so that we can reach even more representatives. Special thanks to Donise Leonard for hanging out with me!
Donna Jenness PAC Chair NYPM Clayton 13624 W: 315-232-2312727 Beecher St. C: 315-408-5165Clayton, NY 13624 [email protected]
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PAC ATTACK!!Okay everyone, let’s start out 2019 by helping those
that speak for us in Washington by contributing to our NY Political Action Campaign!
Even when times are seeming turbulent in Washington, and it may look like issues are not getting addressed, our funds are needed to support those that go and speak on our issues.
We need them to protect our retirement benefits, fight for how we do business, and speak on postal service initiatives that will push us into the future and protect all of our interests.
Thank you to those that attended the Legislative Conference and spoke with representatives to put our face on the issues that are on the table.
One of the current ones is as follows:United Postmasters and Managers of America
supports H.R. 141, the Social Security Fairness Act for the 116th Congress.
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supports H.R. 141, the Social Security Fairness Act for the 116th Congress. Many UPMA current and future retired members are impacted by the GPO and WEP provision in the current Social Security Act. This Legislation would eliminate 2 titles of the Social Security Act, the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) which unfairly reduce or eliminate Social Security Benefits for millions of Americans that dedicated much of their careers to public service.
Contact your congressional representative asking that they cosponsor H.R. 141.
Please watch your mailbox for a special mailing to help out our NYS PAC, and make our voices heard above all, in 2019!
Thank you for what you do!!
ver the past 11 years, the economic down-
turn of 2008 and the ongoing diversion of
more and more First-Class letter mail to
electronic formats have had a dramatic
effect on the Postal Service from an oper-
ations standpoint. The impact has been felt acutely in
the prefunding obligation. In FY18, the USPS was re-
quired to prefund $6.7 billion in retiree benefits. This
obligation, unfairly placed on the USPS by Congress
as part of the 2006 “Postal Accountability and En-
hancement Act” (PAEA) has kept the USPS from
being profitable.
The USPS is the only entity—public or private—
required to fully prefund its retiree healthcare benefits.
Since passage of the PAEA, this unique postal obliga-
tion has dramatically affected USPS operations and
finances. This unfair obligation has threatened the
sustainability of daily, universal mail service and di-
rectly affected the morale of USPS employees. It im-
pinges on service to the millions of Americans who
depend on a first-class postal service.
Administration Task Force onPostal Reform
President Donald Trump established an intera-
gency task force to determine a sustainable path for-
ward for the USPS. The task force reaffirmed the
need for universal delivery (consistent, dependable
delivery to every postal address in the United States)
and outlined a number of ideas and proposals for
how the USPS can return to solid financial footing.
The United Postmasters and Managers of America
(UPMA) has worked with the USPS and the Trump
Administration throughout this process to offer
UPMA members’ perspectives on postal reform.
The administration’s attention and engagement
are important, but bipartisan legislation is the only way
to resolve all the outstanding issues facing the USPS.
Bipartisan Congressional Activity onPostal Reform
Bipartisan postal reform legislation was intro-
duced in the House and the Senate during the 115th
Congress (2017/2018). We are confident that similar
legislation will be introduced in the current 116th
Congress. As Congress considers legislative proposals
for postal reform, UPMA supports:
• Reducing the harmful effects of the retiree
health care prefunding requirement on postal solven-
cy and operations;
• Allowing the Postal Service to undertake postal
product and service innovation;
• Promoting postal pricing that more accurately
reflects the true costs of mail acceptance, processing
and delivery;
• Enhancing a universal, accessible and affordable
governmental postal system; and
• Assuring relief from the current restrictive re-
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tiree health liability by coordinating postal retiree
Medicare benefits with the Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).
Other Legislative Priorities for UPMA in the 116th Congress Include:
• Determining an accurate calculation of the
USPS’ pension liability,
• Reforming the USPS governance structure to
improve decision making,
• Modernizing and improving USPS business
practices,
• Allowing the USPS to expand and develop mutu-
ally successful arrangements in delivering non-postal
services to local governments and other federal agen-
cies, as well as develop and implement innovative
postal and non-postal products and services.
• Expanding MSPB appeal rights to all EAS-level
employees, and
• Suspending further post office hour reductions
and post office reclassifications.
Supporting the Benefits Enjoyed by Active and Retired UPMA Members
UPMA is committed to protecting the health
and annuity benefits that active and retired members
have earned through their service to the Postal Ser-
vice and to America. UPMA opposes any cuts pro-
posed in President Trump’s budget that may have a
negative effect on these benefits.
Fair Treatment of Civil Service RetirementSystem (CSRS) Annuitants
Over three decades ago, two provisions were en-
acted that unfairly penalize CSRS annuitants: the
Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Gov-
ernment Pension Offset (GPO).
The WEP is a one-size-fits-all mechanism that
reduces the Social Security benefits of workers who
also participate in pension plans from employment
not covered by Social Security, such as CSRS. The
GPO reduces a CSRS retiree’s Social Security spousal
or survivor benefits by an amount equal to about
two-thirds of the CSRS annuity. Rep. Rodney Davis
(R-IL) has introduced H.R. 141, which would repeal
the punitive WEP and GPO provisions.
Maintaining an Independent U.S. Postal Service
Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) introduced H.Res.
33, with bipartisan support, on Jan. 9, 2019. The res-
olution states: “That it is the sense of the House of
Representatives that Congress should take all appro-
priate measures to ensure that the United States
Postal Service remains an independent establishment
of the Federal Government and not subject to priva-
tization.” As of Jan. 16, the resolution had 45 co-
sponsors. A similar resolution and companion Sen-
ate resolution were introduced in the 115th
Congress; UPMA is confident that a companion
Senate resolution will be introduced in the near fu-
ture. UPMA supports H. Res. 33 and will look to do
the same when a Senate resolution is introduced.
Ensuring Universal Service for All Communities
UPMA believes postal services are a critical ne-
cessity for all communities and small and large busi-
nesses, as well as citizens both inside and outside
major population centers. As a result, UPMA sup-
ports preserving the Universal Service Obligation.
Continuing To Be the Delivery Partner of Choice for American Small Businesses
Small businesses in particular rely on their
postal services to reach customers and maintain cost
competitiveness. The USPS is a major supplier of
cost-effective business solutions and makes it possi-
ble for small businesses to deliver goods, products
and services to customers across the country and
around the globe. UPMA supports the agency’s ef-
forts to strengthen and increase its market share in
this phase of the business model it has adopted.
UPMA also would consider supporting any leg-
islation that would allow greater pricing flexibility
and encourage growth in the Postal Service. In the
past few years, the Postal Service has proven it is able
to meet the demands of the mailing public by reduc-
ing its workforce, reducing the number of processing
and distribution facilities and continuing to achieve
record service levels throughout the country.
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So Much to Look Forward to…..If you are bored or depressed that winter keeps
dragging on, dumping nearly 4 feet of snow in theNorth Country and Western NY last week, UPMA can
help.There are many opportunities for you to participate in
the following upcoming events.In March and April, you can attend a NY UPMA District
meeting close to your home or office.These meetings are very informative and give you
a chance to meet USPS District staff as well as other UPMA members. Each district will be electing a District Coordinator at the meeting so this is your chance to either step up and/or vote for your choice.
At the end of May, the State Convention will be in Lake George. This is a beautiful area of our state with lots to see and do. There will be many “seminars” that you can attend and gain valuable knowledge to assist you in your career. There will be many “fun” activities, including a dinner cruise on Lake George, an auction, and dancing, for you to participate in and meet new people. Be sure to fill out the registration form in this issue and send it in.
In July, the National Convention will be in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun. In this issue is a list of Tours and activities you can sign up for—go to Mystic Seaport, Boston or New York City for the day! You will meet people from all over the country. Here you can meet the National officers, the Postmaster General and other headquarters people. The registration form is in this issue of the ESP. Bring your family and make it a vacation.
Remember that there are great incentives that the state is giving each member to attend these events.
Please read about the Legislative issues that UPMA supports. If you couldn’t go to D.C. in January, you still can make an appointment with your local legislators and discuss the issues with them.
If you are not an active part of UPMA, you will only get out as much as you put in. So, invest some time in yourself and attend one or all of the upcoming events. You won’t be disappointed.
If you have any complaints about your job or UPMA then do something to change it.
Participate and reap the benefits of UPMA.Charlie Bissette 2nd District CoordinatorPM Belmont 14813 W: 585-268-7344 C: 716-307-6025 [email protected]
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I hope your office is dodging the head colds and flu bug better than mine is. I guess we are paying for the 60-degree weather now. It was nice while it lasted, but I would rather it just stayed below freezing and we could hope these nasty little bugs would stay away.
Let’s move on to RMPO’s. These are offices we have to keep a good eye on and make sure they have what they need to be efficient. Do you make it a habit to stop in unannounced while you are out on the street? Are your employees in proper uniform? Do they have the supplies they need? Do they have an assortment of stamps that the customers expect? Is the office clean and maintained to acceptable standards? Have you recycled the forms and record keeping that is old and dated? I have been to a “few” RMPO’s that were forgotten about as soon as they were downgraded. Records back to the 90’s and forms that I never knew existed. How about a DMM dated 1980? The old zip code books? My favorite is the introduction to ACE computing... at least 4 of these have been found.
There are other issues that come up in RMPO’s that
you never want to deal with. Please make sure you keep a good eye on the financials of your RMPO’s. Are you doing your SDA audits? Are you doing them unscheduled? Yes, they should be a surprise to the employee! Keep good track of the stamps, cash and money orders. Are you doing an honest PO Box audit? Unfortunately, this is an easy way to beat the system if we are not watching. The employee that you think you can trust is not always the honest person you hoped they were. Please be vigilant in overseeing the RMPO’s and do not set a pattern.
Lets move back and talk about winter, it is less depressing than talking about an RMPO that has not followed protocol. We can’t do anything about the weather, but we can do something about the offices under our control.
The UPMA 2nd District Spring Swing will be April 4th in Mt Morris. Please try to find time to come help your future. The meetings are a great way to meet fellow Postmasters and gain some valuable knowledge. I hope to see you there.
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3rd District News3rd District Spring Meeting is April 2, 2019 at the
Comfort Suites in Cicero. The facility has a great centralized location, good parking, easy on and off the highway, and a room big enough to accommodate us. Hank Dynka, new District Manager for the Albany District has agreed to attend. I have reached out to the 3 new POOMs for 3rd District members and feel confident they will be attending as well. Hopefully with new management making an appearance to answer our questions we will have a larger crowd. To help facilitate this, send me your questions in advance and I will try to have them respond to them at the meeting.
We also may be able to have a break out session for each POOM Group in attendance.
Let’s make plans to attend, have a good crowd, and enjoy a day with food, prizes and great information.
If anyone is interested in becoming the District Coordinator for 3rd District, please let me know.
You can make your intent known by way of a submission to the ESP, where it can be printed and the members can get an idea of who you are. We will be holding elections for this position at the Spring Meeting on April 2nd.
Third District members please consider running for a position in our organization. Our members need new people that will bring fresh ideas and the energy to implement them!
As the meeting gets closer I will be sending out postcards as a reminder.
Please RSVP by March 22, 2019, if possible.Comfort Suites Cicero, 5875 Carmenica Drive, Cicero
NY 13039April 2nd 2019 - 10:00am to 3pm - Lunch provided
Jill Gresens 4th District CoordinatorPM Cropseyville 12052 W: 518-279-1220PO Box 104 H: 518-283-2510Poestenkill, NY 12140 [email protected]
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It is time to think Spring and to plan on attending our next UPMA Fourth District Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 11 am - 4 pm at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George. Plans are underway to have UPMA representatives as well as Albany District representatives present to update us on the latest news regarding the Postal Service and our organization. We will also have Kevin Beutel from Federal Prep with us to give us some tips on how to manage our thrift savings plans so be prepared with your questions. We will also discuss the convention to be held in our district again this year. Any member attending the meeting will have an opportunity to win “free” convention registration (a $75 value). A delicious lunch will be provided and we will have door prizes and a game or two. Please RSVP to me at [email protected] by March 21, 2019. I will be sending out a reminder postcard. At the meeting we will
hold an election for a new Fourth District Coordinator. What does a district coordinator do?? The Coordinator confers with the Vice Presidents on matters pertaining to their district’s membership and assists said membership. The Coordinator calls a district meeting twice a year for the purpose of advising district membership of progress within the state and for maintaining communications between counties and the State. The Coordinator also attends meetings as required by the President (usually a Fall meeting and board meetings held prior to the start and at the end of the State convention with expenses reimbursed by the State.)
If you have further questions, please contact me and we can discuss it. I am here to give you assistance and guidance. I hope you will consider stepping up and taking as 4th District Coordinator.
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Convention News
Jill Gresens 4th District CoordinatorPM Cropseyville 12052 W: 518-279-1220PO Box 104 H: 518-283-2510Poestenkill, NY 12140 [email protected]
I hope everyone will send in your registration today and make your hotel reservations for our NYS UPMA Convention in beautiful Lake George at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center from Wednesday, May 29 - Sunday, June 2, 2019. What a great incentive the State has given us for attending this year--two hotel nights free. Included in your $75 registration fee is a dinner cruise on Lake George on the Saint Sacrament Thursday night, entertainment by Winchester & Young with a welcoming reception on Wednesday evening, an opportunity to win many wonderful doors prizes (tv, luggage, fit bit, ceramic cookware and instant pot). We will again have games and prizes throughout the convention sessions and hospitality in the evenings. New this year we will have a paint and sip class and as always
our exciting auction and theme night put on by our retirees. There will be multiple opportunities to explore Lake George and the surrounding region. What a nice break from work! We will have with time for learning and socializing with our peers from around the great State of New York. There are a lot of things to do and see in the Lake George region. We will be there for “Elvis” weekend again this year and many opportunities to bump into the “King” himself. If your family is planning on coming with you, there are amusement parks, miniature golf, outlet shopping, wine tasting, riding stables, historical museums all within a short drive or walk. Put in your leave slips now. Come and experience a convention. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!
Dawn Porter 5th District CoordinatorPM Slate Hill 10973 W: 845-355-4741485 Liberty Corners C: 845-206-6061Pine Island, NY 10969 [email protected]
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Greetings!! I hope this finds you all in a good place.
5th district is having its Spring Meeting on 3/27/19 at 6:00 pm at Clemson Bros Brewery in Middletown. This venue can accommodate about 50 people so an RSVP to me at 845-206-6061 or [email protected] is mandatory no later than 3/18/19.
Those of you that know me, know I don’t like writing articles but this month I have come out of my comfort zone and put the pen to the paper. With that said, why not come out of your comfort zone and join us? These meetings are the perfect time to network, make acquaintances and learn something that will help in your
day to day activities. Who do you call with questions? Who does your TACS when you’re on AL? Who has the email with a deadline that you can’t locate? Who do you call when you’ve run out of a certain supply and your new order hasn’t arrived yet? Who can you rely on to just listen to you vent? A fellow co-worker of course!
Mitigating circumstances, SOV/CSV and adverse action are just a few topics we’ve discussed. Do you know which non-revenue buttons on RSS actually give you credit?
Can’t make the Spring Meeting? How about the State Convention? Another great place to gain knowledge. This year we are headed to Lake George on 5/29-6/2.
Come join us!
The 3rd Annual NY Chapter of United Postmasters & Managers of America Convention May 29th - June 2nd, 2019 Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
48 Canada St Lake George NY 12845 Contact hotel directly for reservations, (518) 668-3081.
Room rates each night: $129 Premium/ $159 Grand Hotel. Guest code for reservation under UPMA is: UPMA MEMBER, Reservation deadline for Hotel is May 10th.
REGISTRATION - PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS EVERYONE MUST REGISTER: Fill out one application per person. State officers and appointees covered by the organization in the Fiscal Policy do not include a check for registration, just your registration form. Indicate office held.
Name________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address _______________________________________Phone:____________________________
Office _____________________________________________________________________ Zip________
State or National Office you hold: _________________________________________________________
First Time attending a State Convention: Yes __ No__. If yes, member payment will be reimbursed. REGISTRATION FEES:
Full convention (value over $150.00), includes: coffee breaks, 2 lunches, 1 banquet, 1 dinner cruise, entertainment. More than one day is considered full convention prices. Registration fees will not be refunded after May 15th.
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ACTIVE MEMBER: Guest & Non-Member use this area also. Full Convention $75 ____ After May 10th $100 ____ Banquet meal choice (circle one): Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, Grilled Atlantic Salmon 1 day Convention $50____ After May 10th $75 ____ Circle day attending: Thur., Fri., Sat. Includes all functions for day registered. For example: Cruise, Banquet, etc.
If 1 day Convention is Saturday (circle Banquet meal choice above): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RETIRED MEMBER: Full Convention $55 ____ After May 10th $75 _____ Banquet meal choice (circle one): Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, Grilled Atlantic Salmon 1 day Convention $50____ After May 10th $75 ____ Circle day attending: Thur., Fri., Sat. Includes all functions for day registered. For example: Cruise, Banquet etc.
If 1 day Convention is Saturday (circle Banquet meal choice above): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guests cruise only: Adult (age 12+) _____ $40; (3-11) _______ $20; under 3 free ______ Guests banquet only: Adult___ $35; Children (3-11) ___ $20; under 3 free ___. Banquet meal choice (circle one): Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, Grilled Atlantic Salmon. Chicken Fingers (children only). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Enclosed: $________________. Please, remember one form per person including children. You may send one check for all of the forms. Send registration form/s with check or money order made payable to NY UPMA to: Deana Wood, 15 East Holcomb St., North Creek, NY 12853
Questions, special needs, or changes (by May 15th): call (518) 251-5271 or email [email protected].
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Candidate for Chapter President
DANIEL T. LEONARDCANDIDATE FOR CHAPTER PRESIDENT
NY UPMA 2020/2021Whereas: Daniel T Leonard has been a loyal, dedicated postal Employee since July 1987, working as a PTF Clerk at the Woodhull P.O., then in Sept 1987 transferring as a PTF Clerk/Carrier to the Corning Post Office, then making a regular Carrier in 1988, then in 2000 promoted to Postmaster of Rexville level 11. Since then I have been promoted to Postmaster of Woodhull level 13, Postmaster of Painted Post level 18, Postmaster of Canisteo level 18, Postmaster of Dundee level18 and currently Postmaster of Bath level 20.
Whereas: Daniel T Leonard has been detailed to many OIC assignments, from Level 13-20 including, Cameron, Jasper, Belmont, Woodhull, Canisteo, Painted Post, Hornell, Addison, Dundee, Bath and has been an acting supervisor at the Corning Post Office and at the Wellsville Post Office, and has served as a POS Trainer, is a certified interviewer, Route Inspector and Accident Investigator.
Whereas: Daniel T Leonard has been a member since 2000 serving as 2nd District Vice President 2012 and 2013, past State President 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019, Bylaw and Fiscal policy chair, 2016, 2017 and 2018 writing our Bylaws and Fiscal Policy. I am currently also a UPMA Chapter Member Representative.
Whereas: Daniel T Leonard attended last year’s State Convention serving as President and Bylaw and Fiscal policy chair, attended many legislative conference’s in Washington, and attended training for Chapter Member Representatives.
Whereas: Daniel T Leonard is committed to serving his fellow members of UPMA in all endeavors.
Therefore be it resolved that:
Your 1st UPMA President of NY was a person to unite all members active and retired, whether they where The League of Postmasters or NAPUS members, move forward with ideas from members to grow our membership, protect those we have, to strive to work with the National Executive Committee to increase all benefits, protect what we have while striving to get fair and just compensation for all and to look for ways to match the work hours to the work load and better our working environment.
At State Convention, the attendees will be electing the following positions:
PresidentExecutive VP
VP – PACVP - Education
Please consider stepping up and helping this organization get better. We need your help. If you don’t like what’s going on, here’s your chance to change things. Let Dan Leonard know if you are considering running for any of these positions.
ATTENTION
The 3rd Annual NY Chapter of United Postmasters & Managers of America Convention May 29th - June 2nd, 2019
Vendor Registration Form
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada St Lake George NY 12845
Contact hotel directly for reservations, (518) 668-3081. Room rates each night: $129 Premium/ $159 Grand Hotel.
Guest code for reservation under UPMA is: UPMA Member. Reservation deadline for Hotel is May 10th.
The cost for one table (8’ wide) size area is $25.00. Exhibitors/vendors may set up starting Wednesday afternoon and remain set up through Saturday, 3pm.
UPMA members who are registered for convention and participating as a vendor will be reimbursed at convention for the vendor fee.
Company: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________
Product: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Post Office: _____________________________________________________ST___ Zip______
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Vendor: If you are not registered for convention but would like to join us for the banquet, dinner cruise, or lunches, please fill out a separate vendor registration form for each individual who will be joining us and add the appropriate amount to your remittance and attach to your initial registration form.
Dinner cruise (Thursday): $57 adults (age 12+), $21 age 3-11, under 3 free but need to be counted. Banquet (Saturday): $35 Banquet meal choices (circle one):
Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, or Grilled Atlantic Salmon Friday lunch: $20.00 per person Saturday lunch: $20.00 per person
Send the vendor registration form/s with check or money order made payable to NY UPMA to: Deana Wood, 15 East Holcomb St., North Creek, NY 12853
Questions, special needs, or changes (by May 15th): call (518) 251-5271 or email [email protected]
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UPMA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION
NEW YORK UPMA 2019
The Life=me Achievement Award is awarded to recognize UPMA Re=red Members for their dis=nguished service to this management organiza=on. The selec=on of the awardee is completed when the past winners review all nominees submiPed for considera=on.
Nominee Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: E-mail: Name of office re=red from: Years with USPS: Years with Management Organiza=on:
Career Path and USPS accomplishments: (If more space is needed, please aPach)
Narra=ve of Accomplishments with Management Associa=on: (If more space is needed, please aPach)
Nominees will be considered based on their par=cipa=on currently or in the past with their Management Associa=on. Nominate by:
Mail applica=ons to:David Cook, 29 Glenwood Rd Glen Head NY 11545
E-mail applica=ons to:[email protected]
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My Three Favorite UPMA Events
I have recently returned from the first, of my three favorite UPMA sponsored events. Our yearly road trip to the Nation’s Capital. Each year I am able to see and spend time with friends that I have made over the years while attending the Legislative Conference. Each year I always meet and make a new friend to share similar stories. It is not just the visit that I enjoy, it is the road trip with my Long Island friends. The trip is five hours long. That gives much time to catch up on what has happened since our National Convention. We do meet monthly for lunch but it is not the same as being confined in the car and of course less participants. I still get a thrill traveling to Capitol Hill and visiting with the Congressman and their aides. I have been attending the visit to Capitol Hill since 1995. As in years past, we were successful in relaying our message to our representatives. The first stop was Senator Schumer’s Office. We got rid of our butterflies and honed our message. After Senator Schumer, our next stop was Congressman John Katko’s office. We were able to speak with both the Congressman and his aide. Then it was on to Congressman Suozzi’s office. The Congressman was in the Ways and Means committee meeting, but we were able to meet the Congressman’s aide. Then we met with both Congressman King and Congressman Zeldin. Both were there to sit and listen to our issues. President Dan and Vice President kept the appointments with Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Max Rose and three of our other New York State representatives. All in all, it was a very worthwhile day on Capitol Hill.
One bill that is near and dear to most UPMA retirees is H R 141 Social Security Fairness Act of 2019. This bill was introduced on January 3, 2019 by Representative Rodney Davis, Democrat from Illinois. This bill corrects the injustice that was incurred to federal employees during the Reagan administration. As of today, there are 98 co-sponsors of the bill. The five representatives from New York that are co-sponsoring this bill are as follows: Lee M. Zeldin, Peter T. King, Grace Meng, Eliot L. Engel, and Elise M. Stefanik. If your congressperson is one of these five, make it a point to send them a thank you. If your representative is not one of the five please reach out and request their support.
Lastly, I want to notify you of the membership contest
that has been introduced by National. The contest runs from January 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2019. The contest will consist of four components: Individual – Each time a member signs a new member and is listed as the Sponsor/Person influenced your decision to join UPMA their name will be submitted in a drawing to be held at the national convention. The more people you sign up, the more chances you will have to win. Five entries will be drawn at the convention. Each entry drawn will receive $100. You are eligible to win more than once. Within each of the six groups there is a competition between the chapters for the most points earned by signing new members. To level the playing field since the UPMA chapters vary so much in size and new member opportunity the following rules apply on how to score points. New Active members count as 1 point each. An Active member is a Postmaster, Manager, Supervisor, EAS Professional or PMR. New Associate Members count as .25 point. New Retiree or 1187R received for a newly retired member count as .25 point. The formula to determine the chapter’s new member points is the total point value using the scale above divided by the chapter’s total active members on the 1/2/2019 membership status report. The chapter awards within each group will be: 1st Place receives $1.00 per member in the total member column on the 07/01/2019 membership status report; 2nd Place receives $.75 cents per member in the total member column on the 07/01/2019 membership status report. Top performing UPMA Chapter Group determined by the highest point total of all chapters within each group divided by the number of chapters in the group. UPMA Chapter Group Award: Each chapter in the winning group will receive $.50 cents per member as listed in the total member column on the 07/01/2019 membership status report. Grand Prize: Special UPMA Membership Achievement Award Trophy to the Chapter with the most earned points to be presented at the National Convention. I hope that all that read this article will pitch in and help increase membership. Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy President Day, may you all enjoy a mild winter. It is hoped that I get to greet you all at the NYS Convention at Fort William Henry, Lake George New York.
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Keith Miner Executive VPRetired PM Hurley 12443 NY UPMA Retired101 Highwoods Rd H: 845-246-3489Saugerties, 12477-3420 C: 845-706-9894 [email protected]
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and Managersof America
Greetings once again. Well, this winter has not disappointed. A foot and a half of snow, then ice, then 60’s, then heavy rain, then a polar vortex, now
a chance of 6-10” this week. If you didn’t gear up for a winter rollercoaster in October or November, you were caught unaware.
As of this writing we are gearing up for several things in UPMA/UPMAR. For the first time in our short existence as a unified organization, we have a single President, Dan Heins, who will lead our organization forward. We all look forward to Dan’s leadership while we thank Tony and Sean for their past leadership.
We also are gearing up to deal with a relatively new Congress. The DC Legislative Swing was a success but much work needs to be done to get the Postal Service back onto sound financial footing. We need Congress to act and the Legislative Swing should only be a first step, not our only annual effort to visit or otherwise communicate with our members of Congress. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
In the February issue of the NYS UPMA magazine, the dates were posted on the back cover for the Spring District Meetings as well as the State and National Convention. I hope everyone marks their calendars with
these dates and makes an effort to attend the district meeting closest to their home and the state convention at the very least. These two meetings alone provide a tremendous amount of information for active and retiree members alike. UPMA exists to serve its members but cannot fulfill its mission if members don’t participate.
I want to throw a quick plug out there for Adverse Action. A lot of Postmasters may have only been paying some attention during Adverse Action seminars, thinking to themselves, “Why do I need to pay attention, I have never done anything wrong nor will I ever!” While that may be the case, you could potentially find yourself in a situation where you are unjustly yet formally accused of an improper act. If you don’t understand Weingarten and all of your other rights and if you don’t follow the instructions/advice of your Adverse Action counselor, innuendo could lead to harsh discipline. Take the time to refresh yourself periodically on how to protect yourselves from an adverse action.
Finally, let’s take the time to recruit a new member and bring them to a District meeting or to the state convention. Seeing UPMA in action is the best way to gear up for successful recruiting. Stay safe, be well, and I hope to see everyone soon!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TONEWLY RETIRED MEMBERS
DONALD J BUCKNOR - Retired Postmaster Long Island City
JEFFREY A SANDS - Retired Albany District POOM Area 3
THOMAS M ANDONUCCI - Retired Postmaster Chestertown
BRENDA S RYAN - Retired Postmaster Homer
MART M McGHEE - Retired Postmaster Bohemia
SHEILA J GAVAZZI - Retired Postmaster Ransomville
PETER M GAMBY - Retired Postmaster New Suffolk
GAIL T UTTERBACK-MILLS - Retired Postmaster Fishers Island
SHIRLEY POTASIEWICZ - Retired Postmaster Washington Mills
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Boston8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Destinations to be
determined.Price: $69 per person. Includes free time
in Boston.
Add-on option: Duck Tour—add $34 The fun begins as soon as you board your
Duck—a World War II-style amphibious land-
ing vehicle. First, you’ll be greeted by one of
our legendary tour conDUCKtors, who’ll be
narrating your sightseeing tour of Boston.
Then, you’re off on a journey like you’ve never
had before. You’ll cruise by all the places that
make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a
city of firsts, from the golden-domed State
House to Beacon Hill and the TD Garden,
Boston Common and Copley Square to the
Big Dig, Government Center to fashionable
Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Pru-
dential Tower and more.
As the best of Boston unfolds before your
eyes, your conDUCKtor will be giving you lots
of little known facts and interesting insights
about our unique and wonderful city. And just
when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s more.
All tours are scheduled for Tuesday, July 30—the convention free day. All tours are based
on a minimum of 25 persons; if the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled. Each
tour includes bus transportation and a DATTCO tour director.
To register for a tour, go to http://tours.dattco.com/NAPS2018-Tours. You also may call
DATTCO Tours at (800) 229-4879; phones are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline for reg-
istering is June 1.
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It’s time for “splashdown” as your captain
splashes your Duck right into the Charles River
for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cam-
bridge skylines—the kind of view you just won’t
get anywhere else.
So, take the ride of your life. Hop on a
Boston Duck Tour and experience the best thing
to do in Boston. We are Boston’s most popular
tour!
Essex, CT10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: $69 per person. Includes Essex
Steam Train, riverboat ride and free time inEssex Village.
You will be swept away by a hiss of steam,
the blast of a train whistle and the clickity-clack
of the tracks with a journey back to the days of
steam trains. You will disembark at Deep River
Station for a relaxing and informative riverboat
ride up the beautiful Connecticut River. Sit
back, take in the fresh air and learn about the
history and natural wonder of the Connecticut
River. After the riverboat
ride, you will depart for
free time in Essex Village
and lunch on your own.
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Shuttle Service at 2019National Convention
Shuttle service to and from Bradley
International Airport in Hartford, CT,
is available for a special UPMA dis-
counted rate of $35 each way on July 26
and 27 and Aug. 1 and 2. Shuttles will
be available other dates, but at a higher
rate. Shuttle service also is available to
and from T.F. Green International Air-
port in Warwick, RI, but does not in-
clude the discounted UPMA rate.
You must register in advance for
any shuttle service by calling 888-320-
4577, ext. 21. There is a link on the Mo-
hegan Sun website—mohegansun.com
—that explains all the transportation
options, including the shuttle to and
from Bradley and T.F. Green airports.
Car RentalIf you would like to rent a car for
your stay at the Mohegan Sun at this
year’s UPMA National Convention,
contact:
Jim Pommer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
623 W. Main St., Norwich, CT 06360
860-886-5603
Wheelchairs and Scooter Rentals
Wheelchairs are available at Mohe-
gan Sun on a first-come, first-served
basis. There is limited availability.
Scooters are available for rent at
$30/day. Reservations are recommend-
ed to ensure availability and delivery to
the right location before your arrival.
To reserve a scooter, call 860-862-8125
or 888-320-4577.
Mystic Seaport, CT9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: $49 per person. Includes admission
to Mystic Seaport and free time in downtownMystic.
Mystic Seaport’s The Museum of America
and the Sea is the nation’s leading maritime mu-
seum. Explore American maritime history first-
hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships,
stroll through a re-created 19th century coastal
village or watch a working preservation shipyard
in action.
Enjoy shopping and lunch on your own in
downtown Mystic.
New York City8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Price: $69 per person. Includes free time in
New York City. Destinations to be determined.
Add-on options:Top of the Rock—add $28. With sweeping,
unobstructed views of Central Park and Man-
hattan’s midtown and downtown skyscrapers,
the view from Top of the Rock is truly one of a
kind.
SPYSCAPE—add $34. SPYSCAPE is a to-
tally new kind of destination. It’s a contempo-
rary museum featuring amazing spy stories and
devices, an interactive experi-
ence where you try real spy
challenges and a personal
journey to discover your
inner spy through the muse-
um’s authentic profiling sys-
tem (developed with a former
head of training at British In-
telligence). Come take a look
at the world of spying as
closely as it looks at you.
Metropolitan Museum ofArt—add $23. The Met 5th
Avenue offers over 5,000 years
of art spanning all cultures and time periods.
Since the museum opened its doors in its cur-
rent location in Central Park in 1880, its foot-
print has expanded to cover more than two mil-
lion square feet. Art comes alive in the
museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions
and events.
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Please complete one form per registrant. Photocopy the form for additional registrations.
First Name:________________________________ Last Name:______________________________________
Title: ❏ Postmaster
❏ Supervisor
❏ Manager
❏ OIC
❏ Associate
❏ UPMA Retired
❏ Spouse
❏ Guest
July 27-Aug. 2, 2019Official Registration Form
Hotel ReservationUPMA has a special rate at the con-vention hotel beginning Aug. 1,2018. You must call the hotel directly to make a reservation. TheNational Office will not handle roomreservations. To make a reserva-tion, you must make a deposit tothe hotel in the amount of yourfirst night’s lodging; this depositis non-refundable after May 15,2019. All room cancellations mustbe made directly with the hotel. Tosecure the special UPMA rate, youmust identify yourself as part of theUPMA convention. The rate is avail-able only until July1, 2019, or allrooms in the block are sold,whichever comes first.
Mohegan Sun1-866-708-1340$139—single/double/triple/quad
Be sure to request the UPMMA19 group rate.
Convention Registration (only one person per form):
Please circle the 7/27/18- 1/1/19- 3/1/19- Afterappropriate fee: 12/31/18 2/28/19 6/15/19 6/15/19
Postmaster/Manager/Supervisor/OIC/Associate $190 $215 $240 $265
UPMA Retired or Guest* $167.50 $186.25 $205 $223.75
(PM Retired Luncheon included)
Auxiliary/Spouse/ Postmaster Guest $142.50 $161.25 $180 198.75
(Does NOT include UPMA Retired Luncheon)
Children (17 and under) $75; includes child’s meal at the Grand Banquet.
*UPMA Retired member may have one guest (not an active member) regis-ter for the same price.
Grand Banquet: Aug. 1, 2019
Payment InformationConvention Fee: $________________
_____ Additional tickets for UPMA
Retired Luncheon @ $25 each $________________
Total Payment: $________________
❏ Check payable to UPMA
❏ Visa/MasterCard
Card number_____________________________________________
Card security code:_____________ Expiration date:______________(3- or 4-digit code imprinted on card)
Signature:_______________________________________________
Mail with full payment to UPMA National Convention Registration, 8 Herbert St., Alexandria, VA 22305-2600.
Questions? Call 703-683-9027
Registration Cancellation Refund PolicyRequests for cancellation refunds mustbe made in writing to the UPMA NationalOffice. Requests must be postmarked byMay 1, 2019; no refunds after that date.All refunds are subject to a $25 handlingfee.
Registrations are non-transferable.
First Name (for your badge):_________________________________
Post Office You Represent City: ___________________________________ State:__________
Your Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State:______ ZIP+4_____________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________________________
E-mail:_________________________________________________
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First-Timer/UPMA Retired First-Timer?❏ Yes ❏ No
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Candidates for UPMA Eastern Vice President
Anthony LeonardiPostmaster, Mims, FL 32754
Sherwin TaylorPostmaster, Chuckey, TN
37641
Mike QuinnPostmaster, Tilton, NH
UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
SOC=AL*AR*FL*GA*LA*MS*NC*OK*SC*TN*TX ALL STATES ARE INVITED!!
The Florida Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers of America, UPMA, warmly welcome you to the 3rd annual Southern Officers Conference SOC at Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL
October 10-13, 2019 Room rates-$122.00 *includes full breakfast & managers evening reception*resort fee waived Overnight parking fee -$13.00 Daily parking fee- $5.00 Hotel reservations 800 377 8898 deadline is Sept 18, 2019* group code- UPMA-SOC United Postmasters & Managers of America
Thursday October 10 – We are planning a Golf Tournament–Contact Rick Pasek, Postmaster Palatka for time and place-904-945-5341 [email protected] Registration and our vendors will be set up in hotel lobby starting from 300-600 pm Welcome dinner at 630 pm, we are working on ideas for a States Night, please share your thoughts and suggestions with us to make this event extra special. Friday-October 11- General Session, UPMA National Officers-Guest Speakers-Meet the Candidates Lunch Training Breakouts President-Secretary/Treasurer-Editor-Membership-Adverse Action-Legislative/PAC-Retirees-Parlimentarian/Protocal-Convention Planning (let us know if you need any other topics covered) Auction Night Dinner Remember to bring items for our live auction, we will have “callers and “paddles” and it will be a lot of FUN!! Saturday-October 12- General Session-Guest Speakers-Training Lunch- We are considering a free afternoon so you can enjoy the Orlando area and attractions or enjoy the wonderful and family friendly Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort!! Please let us know how we can make this a great training opportunity for all.
We look forward to welcoming you to Orlando and our Sunshine State !
UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
SOC=AL*AR*FL*GA*LA*MS*NC*OK*SC*TN*TX ALL STATES ARE INVITED!!
The Florida Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers of America, UPMA, warmly welcome you to the 3rd annual Southern Officers Conference SOC at Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL
October 10-13, 2019 Room rates-$122.00 *includes full breakfast & managers evening reception*resort fee waived Overnight parking fee -$13.00 Daily parking fee- $5.00 Hotel reservations 800 377 8898 deadline is Sept 18, 2019* group code- UPMA-SOC United Postmasters & Managers of America
Thursday October 10 – We are planning a Golf Tournament–Contact Rick Pasek, Postmaster Palatka for time and place-904-945-5341 [email protected] Registration and our vendors will be set up in hotel lobby starting from 300-600 pm Welcome dinner at 630 pm, we are working on ideas for a States Night, please share your thoughts and suggestions with us to make this event extra special. Friday-October 11- General Session, UPMA National Officers-Guest Speakers-Meet the Candidates Lunch Training Breakouts President-Secretary/Treasurer-Editor-Membership-Adverse Action-Legislative/PAC-Retirees-Parlimentarian/Protocal-Convention Planning (let us know if you need any other topics covered) Auction Night Dinner Remember to bring items for our live auction, we will have “callers and “paddles” and it will be a lot of FUN!! Saturday-October 12- General Session-Guest Speakers-Training Lunch- We are considering a free afternoon so you can enjoy the Orlando area and attractions or enjoy the wonderful and family friendly Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort!! Please let us know how we can make this a great training opportunity for all.
We look forward to welcoming you to Orlando and our Sunshine State !
UPMA 3rd AnnualSOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
SOC=AL*AR*FL*GA*LA*MS*NC*OK*SC*TN*TX ALL STATES ARE INVITED!!
The Florida Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers of America, UPMA, warmly welcome you to the 3rd annual Southern Officers Conference SOC at Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL
October 10-13, 2019 Room rates-$122.00 *includes full breakfast & managers evening reception*resort fee waived Overnight parking fee -$13.00 Daily parking fee- $5.00 Hotel reservations 800 377 8898 deadline is Sept 18, 2019* group code- UPMA-SOC United Postmasters & Managers of America
Thursday October 10 – We are planning a Golf Tournament–Contact Rick Pasek, Postmaster Palatka for time and place-904-945-5341 [email protected] Registration and our vendors will be set up in hotel lobby starting from 300-600 pm Welcome dinner at 630 pm, we are working on ideas for a States Night, please share your thoughts and suggestions with us to make this event extra special. Friday-October 11- General Session, UPMA National Officers-Guest Speakers-Meet the Candidates Lunch Training Breakouts President-Secretary/Treasurer-Editor-Membership-Adverse Action-Legislative/PAC-Retirees-Parlimentarian/Protocal-Convention Planning (let us know if you need any other topics covered) Auction Night Dinner Remember to bring items for our live auction, we will have “callers and “paddles” and it will be a lot of FUN!! Saturday-October 12- General Session-Guest Speakers-Training Lunch- We are considering a free afternoon so you can enjoy the Orlando area and attractions or enjoy the wonderful and family friendly Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort!! Please let us know how we can make this a great training opportunity for all.
We look forward to welcoming you to Orlando and our Sunshine State !
UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
Check our websites for updates www.upmafl.org KC Peaden, Conference Coordinator-Postmaster Retired 407-756-0495 [email protected] Nancy Grace, State Executive VP-Postmaster Mango 813-546-2609 [email protected] Tony Leonardi, State President-Postmaster Mims 203-376-9197 [email protected]
The Sunshine State UPMA Members Warmly Welcome
2019 SOC-SOUTHERN OFFICERS CONFERENCE
October 10-13, 2019
Name_____________________________Title________________________Address______________________________________State__Zip________Email_________________________________State Representing_________Separate registration form for each person attending. Phone Number _________
January 21, 2019—March 31, 2019 $100.00April 1, 2019-August 9, 2019 $125.00
After August 9, 2019 and on site $150.00
Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort8100 Lake Street
Orlando FL 32836
800 377 8898
Use code SOC UPMA deadline for room reservations Sept 18, 2019
Room Rate $122.00 per night includes full breakfast & managers evening reception
Return Registration form and fee to (Make check to SOC 2019)Cathy Owens, Postmaster Retired
P O BOX 1Altoona FL 32702-0001
Contact Conference Coordinators KC Peaden, 407-756-0495 [email protected] Grace, 813-546-2609 [email protected]
Golf Tournament – Thursday, October 10th. Contact Rick Pasek, [email protected]
Check website for agenda details www.upmafl.org or unitedpma.org
Flying -- Orlando International Airport MCO Airport Shuttle Service not included $34.00 roundtrip Contact Mears Motor Coach 800 759 5219 Driving -- Overnight Parking fee $13.00 Daily $5.00SOC=AL AR FL GA LA MS NC OK SC TN TX ALL states welcome
UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
SOC=AL*AR*FL*GA*LA*MS*NC*OK*SC*TN*TX ALL STATES ARE INVITED!!
The Florida Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers of America, UPMA, warmly welcome you to the 3rd annual Southern Officers Conference SOC at Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL
October 10-13, 2019 Room rates-$122.00 *includes full breakfast & managers evening reception*resort fee waived Overnight parking fee -$13.00 Daily parking fee- $5.00 Hotel reservations 800 377 8898 deadline is Sept 18, 2019* group code- UPMA-SOC United Postmasters & Managers of America
Thursday October 10 – We are planning a Golf Tournament–Contact Rick Pasek, Postmaster Palatka for time and place-904-945-5341 [email protected] Registration and our vendors will be set up in hotel lobby starting from 300-600 pm Welcome dinner at 630 pm, we are working on ideas for a States Night, please share your thoughts and suggestions with us to make this event extra special. Friday-October 11- General Session, UPMA National Officers-Guest Speakers-Meet the Candidates Lunch Training Breakouts President-Secretary/Treasurer-Editor-Membership-Adverse Action-Legislative/PAC-Retirees-Parlimentarian/Protocal-Convention Planning (let us know if you need any other topics covered) Auction Night Dinner Remember to bring items for our live auction, we will have “callers and “paddles” and it will be a lot of FUN!! Saturday-October 12- General Session-Guest Speakers-Training Lunch- We are considering a free afternoon so you can enjoy the Orlando area and attractions or enjoy the wonderful and family friendly Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort!! Please let us know how we can make this a great training opportunity for all.
We look forward to welcoming you to Orlando and our Sunshine State !
UPMA 3rd Annual
SOC 2019
Sunshine State Florida Hosts
Check our websites for updates www.upmafl.org KC Peaden, Conference Coordinator-Postmaster Retired 407-756-0495 [email protected] Nancy Grace, State Executive VP-Postmaster Mango 813-546-2609 [email protected] Tony Leonardi, State President-Postmaster Mims 203-376-9197 [email protected]
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Attention All Members
Spring Meetings1st District
Tuesday, March 26, 20196:00 PM
Sonoma Grill, 1730 N. Ocean Ave, Holtzville, NY 11742
2nd DistrictThursday, April 4, 2019
8:30 AMMt. Morris, NY
3rd DistrictTuesday, April 2, 201910:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Comfort Suites, 5875 Carmencia Dr., Cicero, NY 13039
4th DistrictThursday, March 28, 2019
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMFt. William Henry Conference Center, 48 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845
5th DistrictWednesday, March 27, 2019
6:00 PMClemson Bros. Brewery, 22 Cotage St.,
Middletown, NY 10940
State ConventionMay 29 - June 2, 2019
Ft. William Henry Hotel & Conference Center, Lake George, NY
3rd UPMA National ConventionMohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
July 27 – August 2, 2019
Deadlines for 2019 NYS ESP issuesDue by 5:00 pm
April issue March 9thMay/June issue April 6thJuly/August issue June 8thSeptember issue August 3rdOct/Nov issue September 7thDecember issue November 9th