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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2018Volume 2018 / Issue 1

New York Postmasters, Managers and aspiring Managers... making a difference.

United Postmasters and Managers of America

New York Chapter of UPMA

Empire State Publication

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Legislative Advocacy Days Feb.26th and 27th

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 Bradford, PA 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.

Empire State UPMA Executive Board Elected Officers

PresidentDaniel Leonard

PM Bath, NY 14810W: 607-776-7151C: 607-398-8200

[email protected]

Secretary-TreasurerGerald Geddis

PM Cambridge 12816PO Box 500

Cambridge, NY 12816W: 518-677-3585C: 518-391-9251

[email protected]

Executive VPAmy Dalrymple

PM Randolph, NY 147723377 Rte 958

Bear Lake, PA 16402W: 716-358-4570C: 814-706-1984

[email protected]

VP / Adverse ActionLisa Tripodo

PM Lake Katrine NY 1244978 Hapeman Rd

Elizaville, NY 12523W: 845-382-2086C: 518-929-2320

[email protected]

VP / Education ChairRachel Norton-Rowland

HQ Sales Generalist2979 State Route 29

Greenwich, NY 12834W: 518 -695-9221H: 518-531-4247C: 518-708-1005

www.facebook.com/groups/NYUPMA/

[email protected]

VP / LegislativeFrank Kouba

PM Selden NY 1178485 Columbus Ave

Farmingville, NY 11738W: 631-732-8627C: 631-806-6766

[email protected]

VP / PACDonna Jenness

PM Clayton NY 13624727 Beecher St.

Clayton, NY 13624W: 315-232-2312 C: 315-408-5165

[email protected]

Retiree PresidentMichael Silvestri

7 Queens StHuntington NY 11743-3724

H: 631-271-3980C: 631-241-1430

[email protected]

Chapter Member Representatives

Kristine A. Lion301 Sierra Vista Lane

Valley Cottage, NY 10989(914) 572-2774

[email protected]

Dave JalonackPM RetiredUtica 13501

(315) [email protected]

Dan LeonardPM Bath 14810(607) 398-8200

[email protected]

Dawn PorterPM Slate Hill 10969

(845) [email protected]

Kimberly BrucePM Cross River NY 10518

PO Box 1Cross River NY 10518

W: 914-763-3798C: 845-807-8743

[email protected]

Charlie BessettePM Cuba 14727

WC: 585-307-5381C: 716-307-6025

[email protected]

Lisa TripodoPM Lake Katrine 12449

78 Hapeman RdElizaville, NY 12523

W: 845-382-2086C: 518-929-2320

[email protected]

Geoffrey RandallPM DelmarPO Box 502

Delmar, NY 12054W: 518-439-1933C: 518-729-9767

[email protected]

Appointed Officers

Empire State Publication EditorHeidi Freeman

PM Brewerton 13029167 Dutch Road

West Monroe, NY 13167W: 315-676-7790C: 315-506-2691

[email protected]

1st District CoordinatorGary Bonura

PM Roslyn Heights 11577277 Syracuse Ave

North Massapequa NY 11758W: 516-621-8050C: 516-770-9540

[email protected]

2nd District CoordinatorHeidi Ressing

PM Romulus, New York 14541PO Box 124

Romulus, NY 14541C: 585-298-4469W: 607-869-9495

[email protected]

3rd District CoordinatorMary Dillon

PM Alexandria Bay 13607W: 315-482-9521C: 315-771-5073

[email protected]

4th District CoordinatorJill Gresens

PM Cropseyville NY 12052PO Box 104

Poestenkill NY 12140W: 518-279-1220H: 518-283-2510

[email protected]

5th District CoordinatorDawn Porter

PM Slate Hill, NY 10973485 Liberty Corners

Pine Island, NY 10969W: 845-355-4741C: 845-206-6061

[email protected]

Convention ChairJill Gresens

PM Cropseyville, NY 12052PO Box 104

Poestenkill NY 12140W: 518-279-1220H: 518-283-2510

[email protected]

State Convention RegistrationBrenda Finch

PM Arkville NY 12406PO Box 297

Roxbury, NY 12474W: 845-586-4182C: 845-750-1234

Co-Scholarship ChairDaniel O’Neil

PM Canajoharie 133178 Ridge Terrace East

Canajoharie, NY 13317W: 518-673-5811H: 518-673-1033C: 518-894-8696

[email protected]

Co-Scholarship ChairLisa Tripodo

PM Lake Katrine 1244978 Hapeman Rd

Elizaville, NY 12523W: 845-382-2086C: 518-929-2320

[email protected]

WebmasterBob Holterman

PM Wutsboro 12790W: 845 888 4447H:845 239 1002

[email protected]

Adverse Action CounselorCatherine Winnie467 Mill Hook Rd

Acco rd, NY 12404W: 845-626-5881C: 845-742-7774

[email protected]

Eastern Adverse Action CounselorTim Burke

834 Reserve WayHarrisburg, PA 17110

C: [email protected]

NE Area Postal CoordinatorPaul Bianca

PM Sherman, CT 860-671-0791

[email protected]

Eastern Area Postal CoordinatorJo Oberly

1105 Old Eagle Rd.Lancaster, PA 17601

C: [email protected]

National Area 2 Representative-Retirees

David CookPM Retired Westbury

29 Glenwood RdGlen Head NY 11545-1313

H: 516-676-2843C: 516-572-7804

[email protected]

Retirees Board

Retiree PresidentMichael Silvestri

7 Queens StHuntington NY 11743-3724

H: 631-271-3980C: 631-241-1430

[email protected]

Retiree Secretary-TreasurerMartha Miller

PM Retired Panama NY37 South St

Panama NY 14767H: 716-782-3509C: 716-450-2864

[email protected]

Retiree Executive VP Keith Miner

101 Highwoods Rd.Saugerties, NY 12477-3420

H: 845-246-3489 C: 845-706-9894

[email protected]

Retiree Vice-PresidentMary Converse

PM Retired West BloomfieldPO Box 51

West Bloomfield, NY 14585H: 585-624-1907C: 585-455-0511

[email protected]

Past-PresidentDAVID COOK

29 Glenwood Rd Glen Head, NY 11545-1313

H: 516-676-2843C: 516-322-1327

[email protected]

Others

Donna DortPostmaster Retired

Past President, NYS PostmastersPO Box 92

Kennedy, NY 14747-0092H: 716-267-3503F: 716-267-3503

[email protected]

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Do you communicate effectively? Are those that communicate to you responding to your communication effectively and timely? If the answer is no to either question, what happens next? Your problem solving in your office, at home or within your organization fails to some degree. What you do next to rectify the concern, will determine how successful you are in any of the three. Will you wait for someone else to change the outcome or will you help in correcting the way the communication is being communicated and received?

In my last article, I spoke of E-Career training. When writing your KSA’s you should always use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to address your KSA’s. Keep each scenario you are writing, short, precise to what happened, what you needed to do, what you did and the final result of it. Always use words that end in “ed” like resulted, saved, reduced, corrected, to show and explain your results in the best light. I’ve conducted many review Boards and the one thing you don’t want is to read a story. The examiner of your profile should only take about 5 minutes to read it. Each office you are referring to should have one or two items that you accomplished there listed under that offices accomplishment also in the STAR format. We will have this training at our State Convention. If you know of someone trying to move up, give them a hand. If they are not a member sign them up. If you don’t have the time to help, get someone else to help them.

SOV, CSV, FDB: Have you verified your workloads, staffing earned, daily earned and your Facility Database information to insure your office data is correct. If it isn’t, correct what you can and contact Operations to fix what isn’t. Take a moment to analyze your office and insure every function within it is being given the proper credit. If you are not making your budget, are you exploring

different schedules that will be more efficient? If you are still not making it, then what is wrong? Once you figure that out, go through the proper operational channels to fix it. These fixes don’t happen overnight whether it affects your NPA or not. If all else fails, get your District Coordinator involved and they will help you by tapping their resources.

If we are visibly helping, training and involved at the District level our members will know that we are working on their concerns and that we will pursue the action needed until it is resolved. The more we are noticed, the more members we attract to a healthy organization.

Legislation this year is strongly on the forefront of attacking benefits that we have. I know by the time you read this, some of us will be embarking to Washington to address our Representatives. You don’t have to go but attendance is encouraged as we use these visits to ward off attempts to take away our benefits. You can call your Representatives at home and meet with them to address their individual concerns or the concerns of the organization as long as you use Bob Levi’s talking

points for the organization. We can all help in many ways including writing letters to your Representatives. One voice is usually dismissed or ignored, many voices make them nervous and usually gets a reaction.

Bylaws will be addressed again at the State Convention to clean up some areas. I have not received any input or suggestions towards this. Please look them over and send me your suggestions. Most concerns have to do with fixing the alternate years and the VP positions being job specific. This part of the Convention will go much smoother if we talk through these beforehand.

Spring Swings will be coming soon. I would like to see more attend and possibly some new faces. Start seeking your coverage now. The dates will be forthcoming.

If we are visibly helping, training and involved

at the District level our members will know that we are working on their

concerns and that we will pursue the action needed

until it is resolved.

Dan Leonard NYS Chapter PresidentPM Bath 14810 W: 607-776-7151 C: 607-398-8200 [email protected]

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COMMUNICATION

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Amy Dalrymple NYS Executive Vice PresidentPM Randolph 14772 C: 814-706-19843377 Rte 958 [email protected] Lake, PA 16402

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Hello fellow UPMA members. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Winter is still

ever present in the Southern Tier. Mother Nature has been teasing us with up and down temperatures, high volumes of snow, and rising creeks and streams. Safety has been our first priority during this trying time. Late carriers, unfinished routes and customer safety in all our facilities. We may struggle and work long hours but trust me when I say “we will succeed in safety, customer service and postal pride.

As your Executive VP, I am focusing on our membership. We have two types of members: Active – come to our meetings, conventions, legislative conferences and assist where needed, and then we have our Inactive – want to

be a member but they don’t want to participate. Please take a moment and think about which type of member you are. I only ask because our organization needs “active” members. If we are going to succeed and move forward (like we do as Postmasters and Supervisors in our offices) we all need to participate and grow our membership.

In the coming year, my plan is to take one/two days per month and try to visit as many members and non-members as possible. I want to know what your goals are and what you need as members. I am here to try and answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to email or call me with any questions or concerns. Let us do together what we can not do alone.


Donna Jenness PAC ChairPM Clayton 13624 W: 315-232-2312727 Beecher St. C: 315-408-5165Clayton, NY 13624 [email protected]

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Why Give to UPMA PAC?First of all, Political Action Campaign is the term used

to collect funds from members to have our voice heard in Congress. The representatives that are sent to speak for us, incur costs that need to be covered as a result of that important duty. UPMA PAC covers campaign costs and re-elects proven allies.

Think of giving to PAC as you would to invest in something of importance to you, such as a college fund, a bond for a child ,or a retirement fund.

Giving to PAC is made very easy for you!E-PAC is an electronic process that takes an amount

you designate right from your bank to the PAC fund.Instruction sheets for this are included in this ESP.You can mail at any time a check or money order to

your PAC Chair at the address in the front of the ESP.Funds will be collected at the swing meetings and at

our State Convention.Please take a moment to look over the additional PAC

information on how to sign up for automatic funding, and let me know if you need any help or more information on how to make this work for you!

Gerald Geddis Secretary-TreasurerPM Cambridge 12816 W: 518-677-3585PO Box 500 C: 518-391-9251Cambridge, NY 12816 [email protected]

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In this issue you will find the finalized 2017 budget with all income and expenses by line item, and beginning and ending balances for all accounts. Our total account balances for the beginning of the year were $215,927.05. We ended the year at $208,044.19 which amounts to a $7882.86

decrease. NY State continues to be financially sound. Based on this, we are again continuing to offer many incentives to our members in 2018. The incentives include the following; Washington DC in February, The NY State convention in June, held in Lake George this year, and the National convention in July, which will be held in Reno, Nevada. Please take advantage of any or all of these incentives and continue to, or become more involved in UPMA. The 2018 budget will be printed in the next issue.

Thank you for returning this form with your contribution.

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Budget Actual Actual INCOME GENERAL FUNDS 2017 2017 2016

CHAPTER ASSESSMENT State 0.00 5272.39DUES WITHHOLDING 98000.00 105656.72 89709.87DUES CASH 2040.00 2040.00 150.00INTEREST SAVINGS 375.00 373.77 181.63INTEREST CHECKING 60.00 38.44 66.58INTEREST CHAPTER ASSESSMENT 0.00 0.00 298.84VISA Rewards Rebate 600.00 544.79 634.66JOURNAL 0.00 2025.002017 STATE CONVENTION 1000.00 882.50 927.50New VISA Rewards Rebate

SUBTOTAL 102075.00 109536.22 99266.47

BEGINNING SAVINGS 165978.87 165978.87 47624.91BEGINNING CHECKING 39597.15 39597.15 71188.79BEGINNING CHAPTER ASSESS-MENT

79216.86

OUTSTANDING VISA PAYMENT 0.00 0.00 505.92OUTSTANDING CHECKS 0.00 3506.86TOTAL BEGINNING ACCOUNTS ubt 205576.02 205576.02 194017.78 TOTAL 307651.02 315112.24 293284.25

EXPENSES GENERAL FUNDS

PRESIDENT TRAVEL/MEALS 500.00 POSTAGE 100.00 6.65 38.14 SUPPLIES 250.00 177.46SECRETARY-TREASURER BOND 500.00 1000.00 CONTRACT 1200.00 TRAVEL/MEALS 500.00 POSTAGE 150.00 95.75 123.07 SUPPLIES 500.00 98.76 205.38EDITOR PRINTING 15000.00 15845.00 12147.00 POSTAGE 6000.00 5000.00 3500.00 SUPPLIES 1000.00 592.14 617.41


WEBSITE 225.00 219.99

EXECUTIVE VP/MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL/MEALS 200.00 691.01 80.85 POSTAGE 500.00 52.30 SUPPLIES 250.00VP/CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL/MEALS 200.00 POSTAGE 200.00 SUPPLIES 250.00VP/ADVERSE ACTION POSTAGE TRAVEL/MEALS SUPPLIES 1200.00 POSTAGE TECHNICAL

EQUIPMENT100.00 23.75 6.87

SUPPLIES 100.00 15.00 TRAVEL/

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DISTRICT COORDINATORS(5) TRAVEL/MEALS 1000.00 POSTAGE 250.00 SUPPLIES 250.00SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR POSTAGE/SUPPLIES 100.00

UPMA MEETINGS/REGISTRATIONS 2000.00 1907.30 4401.92MID-WINTER CONFERENCE 10000.00 18157.22 6327.63LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 11961.90LEGISLATIVE ASSESSMENT 4689.74LEGISLATIVE OFFSETFALL SWING 3000.00 534.65 1338.71SPRING SWING 3000.00 588.14 2608.472017 STATE CONVENTION 30000.00 27277.23 26257.61JOURNAL 600.00 655.742017 NATIONAL CONVENTION 30000.00 26298.60 35498.58PRESIDENT’S GIFTS 200.00BANKING FEES 10.09PROFESSIONAL FEES (AUDIT) 200.00 200.00 200.00CHAPTER ASSESSMENT/districts 6000.00 8627.00 5582.00

RETIREES APPROPRIATION 6500.00 6337.50 4005.00


FLOWERS & CARDS & AWARDS 1000.00 875.00 50.00PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 250.00NON-PROFIT TAX FEES AND SER-VIC

75.00

SUBTOTAL 122075.00 114578.24 121623.32END CHECKING 20576.02 36962.09 39597.15END CHAPTER ASSESSMENT 0.00 0.00 82030.09END SAVINGS 165000.00 166352.64 83948.78SUBTOTAL ACCOUNTS 185576.02 203314.73 205576.02 TOTAL 307651.02 317892.97 327199.34OUTSTANDING VISA PAYMENT 2112.24 0.00OUTSTANDING CHECKS 668.49 0.00 TOTAL 307651.02 315112.24 327199.34 ACTUAL BALANCE 185576.02 200534.00 205576.02 TOTAL ALL ACCOUNTS 193093.05 208044.19 215927.05

Budget Actual ActualINCOME LEGISLATIVE FUNDS 2017 2017 2016

DUES WITHHOLDING/ 4689.74INTEREST Leg. CHECKING 1.00 0.29 0.40INTEREST Leg. SAVINGS 25.00 18.15 34.92

SUBTOTAL 26.00 18.44 4725.06BEGINNING CHECKING 283.47 283.47 226.25BEGINNING SAVINGS 10067.56 10067.56 9929.42 TOTAL BEGINNING ACCOUNTS 10351.03 10351.03 10155.67 TOTAL 10377.03 10369.47 14880.73EXPENSES LEGISLATIVE FUNDS

EXPENSE FUND-NON OFFICERS 1700.00 1699.28 1500.00HOTEL FUND-NON OFFICERS 1322.10LEGISLATIVE VP EXPENSESPAC VP EXPENSES 121.089-OFFICERS - TUE ONLY 1160.00 1160.00 1586.52 SUBTOTAL 2860.00 2859.28 4529.70END LEGISLATIVE CHECKING 225.00 224.48 283.47END LEGISLATIVE SAVINGS 7292.03 7285.71 10067.56TOTAL ENDING ACCOUNTS 7517.03 7510.19 10351.03 TOTAL 10377.03 10369.47 14880.73


Heidi Freeman Editor, Empire State UPMAPM Brewerton 13029 W: 315-676-7790167 Dutch Rd. C: 315-506-2691W. Monroe, NY 13167 [email protected]

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2018 – What a Year it can Be!It’s hard for me to believe that 2017 has gone and

2018 is here. If you are reading this then you have made it through another holiday season. For those of us that are still working, this is quite an accomplishment. You should be proud of yourself.

This brings me to this publication. We print the Empire State Publication 8 times a year for you. It is to encourage, enlighten and support you. Therefore, as I said last issue, I need each of you to contribute. If your office is running smoothly, you probably don’t realize that you are managing well in spite of all the challenges. Share with others how you are succeeding. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but maybe someone else can take your “formula” for success and apply it in their office, making it better for them and their employees. It might be a daily checklist you use or how you keep track of the many monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or yearly tasks

we must complete. Some of us have been with the Postal Service and managing for a long time. However, there are many new Postmasters, Supervisors and managers who have only been with the Postal Service for a few years. As we did when we first became a manager, they will need a lot of support to become their very best. We need each other. So please submit a word of advice or an article that will benefit your fellow managers. Please use [email protected] to submit pictures and/or articles.

At the end of January, I will be visiting the Postmaster Essentials class in Syracuse to recruit new members. Then in February I will be off to the Legislative Advocacy Days in Washington, DC.

If you have never been on Capital Hill to meet with your representatives, why don’t you come and join in the fun.

2018 UPMA Member IncentivesLegislative Advocacy Days – February 26th and 27th – Washington, DC$400.00 reimbursement to all members.Must attend Monday meeting and all Hill visits.

State Convention – May 30th – June 3rd – Lake GeorgeRegistration and 1 night hotel cost will be reimbursed to every UPMA member.

National Convention – July 21st – July 27th – Reno, NVActive members reimbursed $800.00Retirees reimbursed $400.00 (must attend general sessions)Plus State Dinner

The United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) resulted from the merger of the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. (NAPUS) and the National League of Postmasters (LEAGUE).

UPMA represents the manag-ers-in-charge of the approxi-mately 26,000 post offices of the nation and other postal managers who work in postal facilities. UPMA members are in the frontline to ensure the high quality mail services that Americans expect and demand. UPMA comprises 26,000 active and retired postmasters and postal man-agers.

UPMA is led by co-presidents,

Anthony Leonardi, Postmas-ter of Mims, FL, and Sean Acord, Postmaster of Lewisburg, WV.

The UPMA Government Rela-tions Department serves as the primary link between UPMA members and govern-mental policy-makers. Bob Levi, a thirty-five year Capitol Hill veteran who has worked for Congress and two differ-ent postal employee organi-zations, heads up the depart-ment. Edmund Carley, post-master of Lincoln, IL, serves as the organization’s Legisla-tive-Political Chair. Each state designates a Legisla-tive-Political Chairs; however some states designate two chairs.

Who is UPMA?

UPMA’s 2018 Legislative Agenda

At the beginning of each year, UPMA builds its legislative agenda in order to effectively advocate for the interest of its members and the mailing pub-lic.

1. Postal Viability — The US Postal Service is the most visi-ble and respected agency of the federal government. The postal sector of the national economy accounts for about 9% of the US gross domestic product and supports 9 million jobs. UPMA supports moving HR 756 though the legislative process, as the measure pro-vides the core elements of postal sustainability.

2. Universal Postal Service — Our nation’s constitution and 250 years’ of experience is the bedrock of our universal mail

system that provides non-discriminatory postal services to urban, suburban and rural America. UPMA strongly sup-ports of a physical postal presence in each community to guarantee this constitu-tional function of our govern-ment.

3. Postmaster and Manager Protection — UPMA members participate in legally defined health and retirement pro-grams. These earned benefit programs are essential to the health and retirement securi-ty of our active and retired members. As a result, UPMA urges Congress to safeguard these programs.

4. Postmaster and Manager Retirement Equity — The Gov-ernment Pension Offset

(GPO)and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) victimize many UPMA members who retired under the Civil Service Retire-ment System (CSRS), by reduc-ing their Social Security bene-fits. UPMA supports S 915 and HR 1205, legislation to repeal GPO and WEP.

5. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget — UPMA strongly believes that its members sought not be a cash-cow to reduce the budget defi-cit — a deficit that was greatly increased in Fiscal Year 2018. Consequently, UPMA strongly opposes budget cuts that would increase employee con-tributions to federal retirement or destabilize retirement pro-grams, or change the federal health program premium em-ployee contribution formula.


Postal Facts to Know

◦ In 2016, the USPS had an operating revenue of $71.4 billion and handled 47% of the world’s mail

◦ The USPS serves virtually every community in the na-tion through its 31,585 post-al retail units, accounting for $13.5 billion in revenue and 877.5 million customer visits

◦ The USPS manages a fleet of 227,896 vehicles

◦ In 2017, the Ponemon Institute reported that the USPS was among the 10 most trusted US companies

◦ In 2015, the Pew Research Center reported that the USPS is the most favorably viewed federal agency

◦ The USPS receives NO tax dollars for operating expens-es, relying on the sale of postage, products and ser-vices to fund its operations.

Prepared for Members and Staff of the 115th Congress

UPMA Legisla�ve Advocates represent the interests of the

members of the United Postmaster and Managers of America (UPMA) and will a�end the

2018 UPMA Legisla�ve Summit

on February 26‐27, 2018.

UPMA advocates will be scheduling mee�ngs with

members of Congress for February 27


8 Herbert Street

Alexandria, VA 22305

703‐683‐9027

unitedpma.org

Bob Levi, Director of Government Rela�ons

[email protected]


Please note: one attendee per registration form.

Name (as it should appear on your badge): _______________________________________________________________

First Name _____________________________________ Last Name ________________________________________

Title (please check one that applies): ❏ Postmaster ❏ Postmaster Retired ❏Associate Member ❏ Guest

❏ Supervisor ❏ Station Manager ❏ District Employee ❏Area Employee ❏ PMR

Post Office You Represent: City _________________________________________________________ State __________

Name of your congressman or congresswoman (not senator): ________________________________________________

Your Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________ State ________ ZIP _____________________

Daytime phone: ______________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Registration Fee: (please circle fee that applies) RegistrationOn or before Feb. 1, 2018 $25After Feb. 1, 2018 $50

❏ Check payable to UPMA❏Visa/MasterCard only

Please mail completed forms, with payment in full, to: UPMA Legislative Advocacy Registration8 Herbert St.Alexandria, VA 22305-2600

UPMA 2018 LegislativeAdvocacy DaysFeb. 26-27, 2018Renaissance Arlington Capital View HotelYou also may register online at www.unitedpma.org

Card Number _____________________________________________________

Expiration Date _____/_____ Card Security Code ___________

Signature _____________________________________________

Registration Form UPMA2018LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY DAYS

FEB.26-27

Payment (Payment in full, using one of the following payment options, must accompany this form; payment is non-refundable):


Happy New Year All!The 2nd district spring meetings are

on 3/14 in Ellicottville NY and on 3/15 in Mt Morris NY. They will be from 1000-1500 with a complimentary lunch from

1200-1300.Mark your calendars for the UPMA NYS Convention in

Lake George. It’s a beautiful location and very peaceful. It will provide great opportunity for networking, learning, and friendship. It’s from 5/31/2018-6/3/2018.

Just a note on operations and such. If you contact your local purchasing departments you may be able to get reflective safety vests for your employees. Tom Montgomery of the WNY district sent me enough for every one of my carriers!

Don’t forget to work on business connects and leads. Brian Lane and Joe Picioli will be happy to help.

Be thinking about NPA goals and accomplishments for mid-year. Use the NPA report card detail as a guide. Make sure you are SOX compliant. Utilize the WNY webpage under finance to print out SOX guidelines.

Also on the WNY web under security is information to keep the red security folders up to date.

Don’t forget to have a morning huddle about safety. Make it relevant to your employees and your office.

You can call me anytime for guidance or “how to” questions.

Spring is coming!See you in Lake George!!

Heidi Ressing 2nd District CoordinatorPM Romulus 14541 W: 607-869-9495PO Box 124 H/C: 585-298-4469Romulus, NY 14541 [email protected]

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Mary Dillon 3rd District CoordinatorPM Alexandria Bay 13607 315-771-5073 [email protected]

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3rd District NewsBy the time everyone is reading this, I will have

marked another notch of my never-ending notches toward retirement, which means another birthday has rolled on by.

Retirement is still far off for me, and many of you out there. Let’s hope we are all finding ways to cope with what is going on in our lives and with our jobs.

Plans are in full swing (pun intended) for 3rd District’s Spring Swing meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at the Comfort Suites in Cicero, off I-81 exit 30, on March 28th. The hours will be 10am to 3pm, to try to accommodate the drive for most attendees. We have

used this venue before with good results with attendance and accessibility.

Please come to the meeting so that we can brainstorm about what you need UPMA to do for you, your job, and how we can utilize the 3rd District position and funds to make events for you and your family a part of this organization.

I always tell my Postal team, I have four offices, I can’t help you if you don’t tell me.

Communication is crucial in everything. Let’s start communicating with UPMA, so we can all see results.

See you soon!

UPMA LEGISLATIVE SUMMITUPMA Legislative SummitFEBRUARY 26, 2018RENAISSANCE ARLINGTON CAPITAL VIEW HOTEL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 268:00 – 11:00 a.m. Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, Salons 1-411:00 a.m. Lunch, on your own 1:15 – 5:00 p.m. Capital Visitors Center

Auditorium 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception, Rayburn House Office Building

NY meeting will be held on Sunday, 2/25 at 5:00 pm Meet in the lobby of the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel


4th District News

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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The 4th District Spring Meeting will be held Thursday, March 15th from 11am-4pm at the Fort William Henry Convention Center. Lunch will be served and it’s free. This is a great opportunity for you to check out the Conference Center and Hotel because the State Convention will also be held here May 30st – June 3rd. At our Fall meeting in October we had Lisa Lynch, HR Albany District, Rachel Norton- Rowland and Kevin Beutel, Federal Prep share lots of valuable information. Fed Prep will meet with you

and/or your employees at no cost to help with gathering and analyzing your retirement information. You can contact Kevin at [email protected] or call him at (631)750-6499 ext. 367.

Plan on coming and bring a neighboring Postmaster or Supervisor with you. Please RSVP to Jill Gresens at 518-283-2510 or [email protected].

More details about the Spring meeting will be in the next issue.

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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5th District Spring MeetingSave the date!! The 5th District Spring Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17th from6pm – 9 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh-Stewart Airport, 4 Governor Dr., Newburgh, 12550. More

information to follow.

All applications must be postmarked by April 9, 2018.The board approved four Scholarships at the State

convention for $1000.00 each!!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 at attending college or a trade school?

They may be eligible to apply for a Frank and Helen Burger NYS UPMA Scholarship award.

The scholarship application is again in this issue. All applications and other required documents must be

postmarked by April 9, 2018.Again this year all winners will be invited to attend

our State convention so presentations of awards can be made at the banquet.

NYS NAPUS has awarded 79 scholarships since 1994 and donations to the Frank and Helen Burger Scholarship fund are always appreciated and accepted. 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]

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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It’s NAPUS Scholarship Application Time!!!


NEW YORK CHAPTER UPMA ~2018~ Frank & Helen Burger Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student’s Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ______________ Date of Birth: _________ Gender: ______

Phone Number: Home: _______________________ Cell: ___________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

College or Trade School You Plan to Attend: _________________________________________________________

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:__________________

Relationship to Student: Mother: _____ Father: _____ Grandparent: _____

NYS UPMA Member is:

Postmaster: _____ Office/s: _________________________________ Zip: ____________

Postmaster Retired: _____ Office/s: _________________________________ Zip: ____________ This scholarship is only available for students of current or retired Postmasters.Please note: Children and grandchildren of associate members are not eligible for scholarship.

THIS APPLICATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:1. Students high school transcript2. College entrance board test results (SAT or ACT); Not necessary if attending trade school3. Personal resume of scholastic activities, extracurricular activities, sports, employment history, community

service, clubs, positions 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 aspirations for the future.5. Two Letters of recommendation.6. If applicant is awarded a scholarship, a picture of the applicant will be published in the Empire State UPMA

magazine.Eligible student applicant must be a high school senior who will graduate in December 2017 or a high school senior who will graduate in May/June 2018.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by April 7, 2018. Send completed application to: Dan O’Neil, 8 Ridge Terrace East, Canajoharie NY 13317. Email any questions to: [email protected]

EDWIN D. JENNISON Sr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted before APRIL 7, 2018 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 full name ___________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________S.S. #_______________________

_________________________________________________________ Phone______________________

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 7, 2018

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 Empire Express if the applicant receives a scholarship.

__________________________________ ______________________________ Signature & Date of Application


UNITED POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS OF AMERICA RETIRED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018

THE UNITED POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS OF AMERICA RETIRED awards scholarships to qualifying students. · The applicant must be the child or grandchild of an active or Retired Postmaster or Manager, who is a member of the UNITED

POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS OF AMERICA.· Applicant must be accepted as a FIRST, SECOND, THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR STUDENT for admission to an accredited

college, university or trade school.· The applicant must have a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) overall including a 2.5 average for the last full year of high school, and

must provide a transcript of their grades covering the most recent year of school. If the recipient leaves school for any reason except for sickness or death the money must be returned to the UPMA Retired organization. The winners will be announced at the annual national convention of The United Postmasters and Managers of America. The APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted to the Chairman of the UPMA Retired Scholarship Committee. Please read instructions carefully. INCOMPLETE applications will be disqualified. Type or print all additional information on 8-1/2” x 11” sheets of paper. Place your full name on top of each page submitted and staple all sheets together.STUDENT INFORMATION:1. Full name:

Address: Phone: 2. Birth Date: 3. Name and address of the relative who is a UPMA member:_____________________________________________________________________________________4: UPMA member’s relationship to you:_____________________________________________________5. School you plan to attend: Name: Address:

6. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: Have you applied for admission? _____ Have you been accepted? _____ (Include acceptance letter with application)*7. Applicant must write and sign a letter (not more than 400 words) describing awards, community service, school activities, positions or offices, paid and/or volunteer jobs, future plans and any other pertinent information to assist the selecting committee evaluate the applications. Provide information that you believe would be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in assessing your personal or financial need. *8. Attach your latest transcript from school: (Include latest ACT or SAT scores)* School: City: State: 9. Have you received this scholarship before? Yes No What year/years? _______10. Please attach a wallet size photo to application.*

Signature Date of Application

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PAPERS AND NECESSARY FORMS TO:Curtis Weed, Chairman

11908 Brookshire ParkwayCarmel IN 46033

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JUNE 15, 2018.If you need clarification on any point you can write to the above address, email [email protected],

or call 317 506-1473.*Items must be included with application or application will not be considered.


Rachel Norton-Rowland NY UPMA VP / Education ChairPM 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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Did You Know You Can Put In For A Lateral Even Before A Job Is Posted?

Competitive procedures are not required when management initiates or an employee requests in writing to their immediate manager a reassignment to the same level, or when an employee voluntarily accepts or requests in writing to their immediate manager a position at a lower level.

An employee seeking noncompetitive consideration submits a written request to the selecting official.

An employee may request noncompetitive consideration before a vacancy is posted, during the time it is posted, or after the posting has closed.

A noncompetitive applicant may be selected before the competitive process begins, during the competitive process, or after a competitive package has been considered.

Selection is solely at the discretion of the selecting official.

Employees selected in this manner must meet the qualification requirements for the position, except that such applicants are not required to meet the Examination

642 requirement.Note: If an employee grade level EAS-17 or

above chooses to compete in response to a vacancy announcement, the employee must follow the standard process for competitive consideration including submitting an application for the position via eCareer

If I compete for a lateral or downgrade position, am I eligible for relocation benefits?

Relocation benefits are not available for lateral transfers or downgrades. In order to receive relocation benefits for a transfer from one duty station to another for permanent duty, the transfer must:

Be affected through the competitive process,Result in a promotion for you, andBe in the best interests of the Postal Service.Note: All three conditions must be met.If you request a transfer for your own convenience and

benefit, competitively or non-competitively, relocation benefits will not be authorized.

Convention Update:

Jill Gresens Convention ChairPM Cropseyville 12052 W: 518-279-1220PO Box 104 H: 518-283-2510Poestenkill, NY 12140 [email protected]

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Here is something to look forward to as we deal with the snow, ice and cold. Think of sitting out on the deck of the Ft. William Henry Hotel in an Adirondack chair looking at beautiful Lake George and enjoying a nice gentle, warm breeze. Mark your calendars, get your vacation planned and come to the NYS UPMA State Convention in beautiful Lake George, New York on Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3. We have so much fun planned for this convention! You don’t want to miss it. We will have a beautiful luncheon cruise on Lake George. We will have lots of games and fabulous prizes and a very special entertainer will be making an appearance. How can you miss all this?

The registration form will be in the next issue, but if you want to make your reservations early you may call

the Ft. William Henry Hotel at 1-800-234-0267 or 518-668-3081 and tell them you are with the UPMA Group. There are three room rates available. The beautiful Grand Hotel rooms are $155/night and you can request a room overlooking the lake. The Premium rooms which are attached to the Grand Hotel and near the hospitality room are $125/night. There are also standard rooms available for $115/night. The standard rooms are not connected to the hotel or to the premium rooms and hospitality room so you will not be in the main building and will have to walk outside to get to your room. Regardless, the rooms are lovely and the location is heavenly. Don’t we all deserve a break from this long Winter. See you there.


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Send completed puzzles to Tim Berndt, 727 Beecher St., Clayton, NY 13624 by February 10th.Drawing will be held for the winner for a $10.00 gift card. Have fun!!!


Postal Service Binds Us and the NationThe U.S. Postal Service Mission statement: The Postal

Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, education, literary and business correspondence of the people”

As employees and managers of the Postal Service we have a bond with each other and the people we serve so I shouldn’t be surprised about the story I am about to tell you. There is a disabled Vet that I had befriended that worked for my husband before my husband passed away. We have remained friends over the years. He doesn’t have family so he spends his holidays and BBQs with my family. Unfortunately, he had a run of bad luck. He drove himself to the hospital because he was experiencing weakness in his leg and was having difficulty standing. He was admitted and it was discovered that he had a mini stroke the week before and another one just days before he was admitted. He spent some time there and was recovering well. A couple of weeks later he was driving to the V.A. hospital for his follow up visit. He was involved in an auto accident that totaled his car. The part of NY State that we live in is hard to get around without a vehicle. This Vet certainly didn’t have the funds for a new car.

I was at home one evening thinking of ways I could help this Vet. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the ability to help him out financially. I then thought to myself maybe I could reach out through Facebook for help. If you are like any Postal Manager and UPMA member so many of your FB friends are fellow employees. So I began to write. I told my fellow FB friends of this Vets plight and asked if they had a cheap car or a car that didn’t need much money to get on the road or maybe a car they would like to donate? By the next morning I had many comments and people letting me know they would keep their eye out for me. I then received a message from Dave Disharoon a retired Postmaster and lead UPMA Adverse Action Counselor from the Atlanta, GA area. He asked, “Would you

come to Atlanta for a car? He had a car that he wanted to donate. I said yes. Wayne Francis, UPMA’s National Vice President, from North Carolina messaged me and told me that he lived about 5 hours from Atlanta but that he and his wife Shayne, UPMA Auxiliary President would pick up the car in Atlanta and drive it north to meet me somewhere along the way. I should not have been surprised but I couldn’t believe that I was going to have a car for this Vet. This Vet has done handyman jobs for a small local Religious Community to make ends meet and when they heard of his plight they contacted me and told me they had frequent flyer miles that they wanted to give me so I could fly down to Atlanta. It was all coming together.

I booked a flight to Atlanta. Dave Disharoon picked me up at the airport and drove me to his small town an hour outside Atlanta. I had breakfast and was on my way north with the vehicle. The UPMA Postal Community and our community had come together to make a difference in someone’s life. I am so proud to be part of both.

Cathy Winnie UPMA National VP East

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Michael Silvestri Retiree President7 Queens Street H: 631-271-3980Huntington, NY 11743-3724 C: 631-241-1430 [email protected]

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The Downstate ProspectiveFirst, I need to correct last issues article. In that article,

I wrote that the Retiree’s auction would be on Thursday evening May 31. That was incorrect. The Retiree’s auction to benefit both our Chapters scholarships will be held on Friday evening June 1, 2018. It is requested that all attending the UPMA NYS Convention bring an item to be auctioned off that evening. As stated in my last article one man’s trash is not another man’s treasure. It is an auction not a yard sale.

We all have made it to another new year. Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Day are behind us. All the candles, lights, and decorations have been carefully packed away for next year. Once again, the United States Postal Service has served the citizens of this nation with the best delivery service in the entire world. I thank you and all Postal employees for a job well done.

As most of you know the next item on our list of things to do is to visit Capitol Hill the last days in February. In doing such a great job day after day delivering the nations mail; doing it in all kinds of weather and adverse conditions, it makes it a pleasure to visit our

representatives in Washington D.C. and present our case for the pay and benefits you deserve. You can rest assured your voice will be heard. You can help by emailing, calling and visiting your representative after we make our visit in D.C. You will find on both the National website and NYS website the information you need to present to your representative. No voice goes unheard but many voices make the difference.

Lastly, I want to suggest to all who plan to make the trip to the NYS Convention. Think about running for office. If you go on the website you will see what positions are up for election. It is true that a newly elected officer is a busy officer. As far as the Retirees, the office of President and Sectary/Treasure will be up for election. I also will be needing to fill the several positions on the Auxiliary Board. Give it some thought. Any board member or past board member will be happy to answer any questions you have about the duties and responsibility of the office that is up for election. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Wishing a safe and healthy winter to both you and your loved ones.

NY PM’s in Florida luncheon will be held onTHURSDAY March 1st at 1:00 PM

at the Golden Corral, 4705 US 98 in Lakeland Fl.Any questions call Randy at 585 314 5020

Check out our all new web page especially for Retirees!www.nyunitedpma.org/Retiree-s-Corner.html


Have a Plan

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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As I was driving home after New Years from helping my daughter move out of her apartment and into her new home, I was reflecting on what was a wonderful holiday season. However, there were a few bumps in the road of life. On Christmas Day, right after we had all opened our presents, we lost power for 7 1/2 hours. Needless to say, this put our ham dinner in serious jeopardy. Fortunately, we did not have to push the panic button as we live close to my sister-in-law’s home and we’ve had a plan for years that if any of us lost power, we would just go to the other house. We simply packed up the food and cooked our meal there. On a slightly more serious note, just before New Year’s Day, my seemingly indestructible 19-year-old son was hospitalized for two days as the result of a kidney stone with an accompanying infection. The good news - he’s on the road to recovery. The bad news - his hospitalization resulted in his missing out on going to lineman’s school for the winter term. (He was supposed to leave for Tennessee the day he was hospitalized.) At the end of the day, he will still be going, just a little later than he had planned.

You might be saying “What could this possibly have to do with UPMA?” The simple answer is that things happen that you have planned for and things happen that are unplanned. If you have a plan for when your employees call in, be it calling in your PTF or contacting a local PM or your POOM for assistance, it lessens the impact of the absence. If you maintain a calendar of due

dates for reports such as scheduled employee training, mail box collection tests, or scheduled maintenance on your postal vehicles, you can avoid getting those nastygram emails. Voila! Your calendar has just become your plan. When more serious issues arise that are unexpected, you can still have a plan. What is your plan if the floor stock count after the holidays comes up $3000.00 short? There are things that you should be doing regularly that provide the basis for a plan such as (but obviously not limited to) a record of clerk and main stock counts, transfers, and yes, even an up-to-date key and alarm code inventory. If a surprise event overwhelms you, knowing who to reach out to is an integral part of any plan. Whether it is an experienced postmaster or an Adverse Action representative, having people you trust on speed dial is essential to any plan. In the event of an incapacitating health issue, do you have a plan for someone to feed your pets, watch the kids, make sure the heat is on in your home, etc?

Be it life or work, planning for the expected and the unexpected makes good sense. Don’t be afraid to discuss your plans with friends and colleagues. They may help you identify an area of short-sightedness that you can correct before you need to put your plan into operation. Make it your goal for your foresight to be 20/20. Also after an event, review and reflect on how effective your plan was - maybe a tweak is in order?

Hope to see you all in Washington for Legislative!

The Ft. William Henry Hotel overlooking Lake George will be the site of this year’s State Convention May 30 - June 3. A Convention Registration form can be found on page 35 of

this issue.


Mary Converse Retiree Vice PresidentPM Retired, West Bloomfield H: 585-624-1907PO Box 51 [email protected] Bloomfield, NY 14585

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David Cook Area 2 Retired RepresentativePM Retired Westbury H: 516-676-284329 Glenwood Rd. C: 516-572-7804Glen Head, NY 11545-1313 [email protected]

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Retired and HappyAs you read this the Holiday season is over and we

are in the process of getting ready for the New Year. On December 6, 2017, the first district held a holiday party which was well attended. I was happy to see some old friends that I have not seen in many moons.

I will be going to Washington DC for the UPMA 2018 Legislative Summit Feb 26-27 with fellow Postmasters in an effort to reach out to our representatives regarding our concerns. Mike Silvestri and I made a visit to our Congressman Thomas Suozzi’s local office on 1/10 to discuss our issue and make contacts for our visit to Washington.

I will be attending the Connecticut State Convention April 5-7 as UPMA Postmaster Retired Area 2 Representative.

Our New York State UPMA Convention will be held May 30- June 3 in Lake George.

We have a new editor for “In the Mailbox”, the official retiree publication/newsletter that is printed and mailed bi-monthly and also posted on the UPMA web site. If you would like to get on the mailing list, please send your name and address to our new editor Eva Finley, P.O. Box 500, Graford, TX 76449-0500 or e-mail to [email protected] If you wish to send news or article’s please send to the following e-mail address [email protected]. We were very fortunate to have had Sally Robinson as our editor. Sally did an excellent job as editor for many years. We were very honored to have had Sally at our state convention many years ago.

If you wish to be added to our retiree e-mail list just send me your e-mail address to [email protected].

See you soon

This past August ended with Alan and I camping with my daughter’s family at Gettysburg National Park and attending our granddaughter’s convocation at Gettysburg College. It was a wonderful week, but ended with Alan not feeling very well. He went to the doctor on Sept. 8 and was sent

for an abdominal scan. On Sept. 12, he was hospitalized for an endoscopy and diagnosed with a very aggressive metastatic cancer in his liver. Three short weeks later the good Lord called him home. He was at home and in home hospice care. The people in this group were the best! And New York UPMA made a memorial donation in Alan’s name to this group. I thank you one and all!

Alan and I were married for over 55 years – very happy years that have helped me through these last two months. Nearly 200 of my Postmaster family and friends sent condolences with notes about Alan – memories of him at golf outings, fishing at Shelter Island, fun times in state and national hospitality rooms, and just thoughts about him. I read them all and shared many with my children. Thank you all for your many cards, phone calls and emails. I plan to see you at Lake George in June.


UPMA NATIONAL AUXILIARY The National Auxiliary to the United Postmasters and

Managers of America was established with the common goal to help the Postmasters, Managers and Supervisors.

The National Executive Board members are as follows:President Shayne Francis, Secretary Sue Hue,

Treasurer Josie Oakes.The Auxiliary supports, promotes, and protects

their concerns, while providing their spouse, family, and/or friends, with an organization of friendship and fellowship. Sharing concerns, building good public relations for the Postal Service, generating new ideas, having fun together all make our work more interesting, worthwhile, and rewarding.

Membership in the Auxiliary consists of UPMA Members or family of UPMA, to include spouses, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers or grandchildren. Associate Members are any persons supportive of the UPMA, including in-laws, nieces, nephews, employees of USPS and their family members, and special friends of UPMA. B.R.A.T.S. are auxiliary members between the ages of 6 and 21. “B.R.A.T.S. stands for Bringing Real Attributes to Society”.

The support of the UPMA Auxiliary and your State Branch Auxiliary to UPMA is invaluable. We make the Auxiliary a family supported UPMA organization. Postmasters, Managers and Supervisors need all the

support they can get on postal concerns. The Auxiliary members can rally community support, promote postal concerns, and keep in touch with Congressional Representatives on Postal issues.

Behind the scenes, the Auxiliary works to ensure that UPMA functions run smoothly and that a good time is had by all. Your Chapter may host the hospitality room at your annual State Convention, provides an evening of entertainment, maybe host a luncheon or picnic supper for the active UPMA and their families. Some of these activities might include putting on skits, planning tours, shopping, or just plain relaxing together. By becoming a member of your Auxiliary, you will learn about our organization, and how we support UPMA. Most importantly, you will make new friends and be sharing great fun and fellowship.

Membership dues are simply $10.00/per year for primary Member and $5.00 for additional family members. For further information and application visit the NY S Website at www.nyunitedpma.org. Application may be sent to Michael Silvestri, President Retired NYS Chapter UPMA. My contact information is on page two of this publication. You can also find my contact information at the NYS website. www.nyunitedpma.org I will be glad to answer your questions or concerns.

Here’s Your Chance To Make Your Voice Heard!We will be printing the NYS UPMA By-laws in the next issue of the ESP for our members to review. This is

important!!! If you want to make any changes to them, you need to submit in writing to the Chapter President, Dan Leonard, at least 30 days prior to the opening of the annual NYS Convention. It is advised that you do this as early as possible, since we need to print them in the ESP prior to Convention. They will be read and voted on at the State Convention. Please take the time to read and review them. This is your organization, so this is your opportunity to make it the best it can be. If you have any questions, please contact President, Dan Leonard.

UPMA Auxiliary Membership Please complete the Auxiliary membership applicaon below. Be sure to include the complete mailing address. There is a space to check if you would like to receive The Auxiliary’s Naonal Newsle�er, which is a�er our Naonal Convenon. This will be sent to the Primary Auxiliary member. Membership dues are: $ 10.00 for primary member and $ 5.00 for each addional family member.

Return completed form to your State Auxiliary or to any National Auxiliary officer. Thank You

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Auxiliary or BRAT

Please indicate any other members on the back of this form. Thank you

Amount paid _________________ Cash ______________ Check ___________________



Additional members:

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Additional members:

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Form 1187Request and Authorization for Voluntary Allotment

of Compensation for Payment of Employee Organization DuesFill Out Form On-line, Print it out, and Return to

UPMA National Office at the Address Below for Processing

Section C: For Use by the Employee Organization

Section D: Authorization by Employee

Section E

Section A: All New Members Complete

USPS Employee Identification Number (EIN) Social Security Number Date of Birth Gender

Name (PRINT Last Name, First, MI) Contact Telephone

Home Address (Street and Number/Box) City State ZIP+4

Personal E-mail Address

Male n Female n

P Mail completed form to: United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) 8 Herbert Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22305-2600

I hereby authorize the above-named agency to deduct from my pay each pay period the amount certified above as the regular dues the (UN-P)

United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) and to remit such amounts to that employee organization in accordance with its arrangements

with my employing agency. I further authorize any change in the amount to be deducted that is certified by the above-named employee organization

as a uniform change in its dues structure.

I understand that this authorization is a pay periods deduction. It will become effective the first pay period, following its receipt in the employee

organization’s headquarters office: UPMA, 8 Herbert Street, Alexandria, VA 22305-2600.

I further understand that revocation forms Standard Form No. 1188, “Revocation of Voluntary Authorization for Allotment of Compensation for

Payment of Employee Organization Dues” are available from my employing agency and that I may revoke this authorization at any time by filling such

a revocation form or other written revocation request by “Certified Mail” directly to the employee organization’s headquarters office: UPMA, 8 Herbert

Street, Alexandria, VA 22305-2600. Such revocation will not be effective, however, until the first full pay period following March 1 or Sept. 1 of any

calendar year, whichever date first occurs after the revocation is received in the employee organization’s headquarters office.

Signature of Employee Date

n Check this box to signify you’ve read and understood the terms in Section D of this form.

Who/what most influenced your decision to join UPMA?

Person’s Name

n Career Awareness Conference n USPS Provided Training n Other

UPMA NATIONAL OFFICE FOR PROCESSING

Position PO/City/State/ZIP

Post Office/Work Telephone Number Pay Schedule Level

Post Office/Home Payroll Office Finance Number Designation Code

Section B (Check One): n Postmaster n Manager/Supervisor n Associate n PMR

UnitedPostmasters


Revised 12/2017 INT

Visit the UPMA website unitedpma.org for membership benefit information.

Form 1187Request and Authorization for Voluntary Allotment

of Compensation for Payment of Employee Organization DuesFill Out Form On-line, Print it out, and Return to

UPMA National Office at the Address Below for Processing

Section C: For Use by the Employee Organization

Section D: Authorization by Employee

Section E

Section A: All New Members Complete

USPS Employee Identification Number (EIN) Social Security Number Date of Birth Gender

Name (PRINT Last Name, First, MI) Contact Telephone

Home Address (Street and Number/Box) City State ZIP+4

Personal E-mail Address

Male n Female n

P Mail completed form to: United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) 8 Herbert Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22305-2600

I hereby authorize the above-named agency to deduct from my pay each pay period the amount certified above as the regular dues the (UN-P)

United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) and to remit such amounts to that employee organization in accordance with its arrangements

with my employing agency. I further authorize any change in the amount to be deducted that is certified by the above-named employee organization

as a uniform change in its dues structure.

I understand that this authorization is a pay periods deduction. It will become effective the first pay period, following its receipt in the employee

organization’s headquarters office: UPMA, 8 Herbert Street, Alexandria, VA 22305-2600.

I further understand that revocation forms Standard Form No. 1188, “Revocation of Voluntary Authorization for Allotment of Compensation for

Payment of Employee Organization Dues” are available from my employing agency and that I may revoke this authorization at any time by filling such

a revocation form or other written revocation request by “Certified Mail” directly to the employee organization’s headquarters office: UPMA, 8 Herbert

Street, Alexandria, VA 22305-2600. Such revocation will not be effective, however, until the first full pay period following March 1 or Sept. 1 of any

calendar year, whichever date first occurs after the revocation is received in the employee organization’s headquarters office.

Signature of Employee Date

n Check this box to signify you’ve read and understood the terms in Section D of this form.

Who/what most influenced your decision to join UPMA?

Person’s Name

n Career Awareness Conference n USPS Provided Training n Other

UPMA NATIONAL OFFICE FOR PROCESSING

Position PO/City/State/ZIP

Post Office/Work Telephone Number Pay Schedule Level

Post Office/Home Payroll Office Finance Number Designation Code

Section B (Check One): n Postmaster n Manager/Supervisor n Associate n PMR

UnitedPostmasters


Revised 12/2017 INT

Visit the UPMA website unitedpma.org for membership benefit information.

FORM 1187-R Request and Authorization for Voluntary Allotment ofCompensation for Payment of Employee Organization Dues

Please complete and mail to: UPMA National Office8 Herbert St.Alexandria, VA 22305-2600(703) 683-9027

*OPM assigns the CSA number to all Civil Service and FERS annuitants and/or surviving spouseSocial Security Number My Annuity Number is:

CSAName of Retired Employee (PRINT Last Name, First, Middle) Date of Birth

Street and Number/PO Box City State ZIP+4

Month/Year Retired Home or Cell Number GenderMale______ Female______

Chapter

Email Address Sponsored by:

Note: If not receiving an annuity contact National Office for information on membership.

FREE MEMBERSHIP through December 31st of Calendar Year in which you retire!

SECTION A - AuthorizationThe United States Office of Personnel Management is authorized to make an appropriate deduction from my annuity payments, not to exceed the amount certified by the United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) as the amount of dues for which I am obligated, and to pay the deduction sum to UPMA. This authorization shall apply to any and all dues changes certified by UPMA.This authorization shall be valid until UPMA receives and processes my written notice of cancellation in accordance with its agreement with the United States Office of Personnel Management. Any disputes regarding this allotment authorization shall be a matter between UPMA and me; I hold the United States Office of Personnel Management harmless for any erroneous deductions made pursuant to this authorization.I also request the United States Office of Personnel Management to disclose any information necessary to execute this request.Signature of Civil Service Annuitant Date

Postmasters Retired monthly dues withholding is currently $5.00.

Revised 10-16

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 21-27, 2018Official Registration Form

Hotel ReservationUPMA has a special rate at the con-vention hotel beginning Sept. 1,2017. 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 1,2018. 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 June1, 2018, or allrooms in the block are sold,whichever comes first.

Nugget Casino Resort1-800-843-2427 $90—single/double/triple/quad

Be sure to request the UPMA convention rate.

Convention Registration (only one person per form):

Please circle the 8/10/17- 1/1/18- 3/1/18- Afterappropriate fee: 12/31/17 2/28/18 6/15/18 6/15/18

Postmaster/Manager/Supervisor/OIC/Associate $190 $215 $240 $265

UPMA Retired or Guest* $167.50 $186.25 $205 $223.75

(UPMA Retired Luncheon included)

Auxiliary/Spouse/ UPMA member 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 UPMA member)register for the same price.

Grand Banquet: July 26, 2018

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 byApril 1, 2018, for 75 percent refund; andby May 1, 2018, for 50 percent refund.No refunds after June 1, 2018. Thesedates will be strictly adhered to; exemp-tions may be made with approval of theUPMA co-presidents.

First Name (for your badge):_________________________________

Post Office You Represent City: ___________________________________ State:__________

Your Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________ State:______ ZIP+4_____________________

Cell Phone:_____________________________________________

E-mail:_________________________________________________

2nd UPMA National Convention2nd UPMA National Convention

First-Timer/UPMA Retired First-Timer?❏ Yes ❏ No

Registration also available at www.unitedpma.org

United Postmasters and Managers Retired: The program provides three (3) easy ways for retired postmasters to sign up through the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) to make an automated contribution to United Postmasters and Managers Political Fund (UPMA PAC) from their monthly annuity. Retiree will need their Civil Service Administration (CSA) number and PIN number. 1. Telephone: Dial 1-888-767-6738, the toll-free number for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone system. Have your CSA number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) on hand when you call. In the Washington, DC, the local number is 202-606-0500. You may speak to an OPM Customer Service Representative, or you may use the automated system. Simply follow the prompts provided in the telephone system. 2. The Internet: Go to www.opm.gov

Click on “Employment and Benefits” Click on “Retirement Benefits” Under Retirement Services, Click on “Service Online” Enter your CSA number and Pin Number, and log in Click on “Allotments to Organizations” Select “Start” To begin a new allotment Click on “Choose an organization” and select the

United Postmasters and Managers of America Political Fund -UPMA PAC

o Enter the amount of your monthly contribution, click SAVE

The amount you key in will be your monthly allotment to NAPUS PAC. The start of your allotment will depend on the time of the month it is requested. If you make your request during the first two weeks of the month, expect the withholding to take place the first of the following month. If the allotment is requested after the first two weeks of the month, the change will take place the second month after the request is made.Note: Retirees who do not have a Pin can obtain one by contacting OPM by telephone at 1-888-767-6738; in writing at Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Operations Center, Boyers, PA 16017; or online at www.opm.gov. Your Pin will be forwarded to you by mail. 3. Or you can Send a Letter: To Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Operations Center, Boyers PA 16017. Be sure to include your CSA Number, the amount you wish to contribute each month, and the organization – United Postmasters and Managers of America Political Fund – UPMA PAC. Send a copy of the letter to Attn: UPMA PAC, 8 Herbert Street, Alexandria, VA 22305-2600. It’s that easy! You’re done. Please notify UPMA PAC of your contribution at [email protected] or by phone at 703-683-9027.

Authorization Agreement for Direct Credit Card Contribution to

United Postmasters and Managers of America Political Fund (UPMA PAC)

I hereby authorize United Postmasters and Managers Political Fund (UPMA PAC) to initiate a direct charge to my Credit Card as indicated below. I acknowledge that the origination of a direct transaction to my credit card must comply with the provisions of U.S. law.

Name(s)_________________________________ (Please Print) Date ___________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code ___________________________________________________________________

UPMA Member ID Number _________________________

_________________________ Credit Card Authorization Instructions _________________________

Please apply a $_______________transaction to my credit card below and disburse the funds directly to the UPMA PAC account held at the Signature Federal Credit Union .

____Monthly ___ Semi-Monthly ___ Bi-Weekly ---One-Time Only

Amex Acct # ____________________________________________CVV ____Expiration___ / ____

Visa Acct # __________________________________________________ CVV ___Expiration ___ / ____

Master Card Acct # ____________________________________________CVV ____Expiration ___ /____

I understand that this credit card transaction authorization will continue based on the frequency indicated above. I may change the contribution amount or cancel the contribution in its entirety by submitting a written notification to UPMA PAC.

Authorization Signature ______________________________________________________________

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FOR UPMA PAC USE ONLY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Transaction Date: ___________________ Authorization Code ________________________________

UPMA PAC Personnel _____________________

PAC Credit Card Form: 11/2016

PostalEase Allotments to Postmasters and Managers Political Fund UPMA PAC

(For Active Postmasters) It’s easy! Just use the established, confidential and secure PostalEASE telephone salary allotment system---or you may process your allotment on line. In this way, you are able to make a “direct deposit” from your paycheck to UPMA PAC. Each postmaster and manager currently has available for use one “Net-to-Bank “transaction (your payroll direct deposited to bank) plus two additional allotments through PostalEASE. To authorize your allotment on line go to your website at www.liteblue.usps.gov. You will need your USPS employee ID number and PIN number.

Click on “PostalEase”, “I agree”, Enter employee ID and PIN again Click on “Allotments/Payroll NTB”, “Continue”, choose “Allotments” Enter Bank Routing Number (from worksheet below), enter account number (see

worksheet), enter account type as “checking”, enter amount of contribution. Click “Validate”, “Submit”, “Print Page”. Record your confirmation number

OR: Call PostalEASE toll-free at 1-877-4PS-EASE (1-877-477-3273 When prompted, select PostalEASE, then enter PIN number Follow the script and prompts to complete the transaction using the information from

your completed PostalEASE Allotments/Net To Bank Worksheet. After completing your entries, you will hear and should record the following:

Confirmation Number _________________ Your allotment will be processed on this date: ____________ Your allotment will be reflected in your paycheck that is dated __________

It is recommended that you keep this information and your PostalEASE Allotments/Net To Bank Worksheet. Should you have trouble using PostalEASE, you may contact your local personnel office for assistance. If you have other questions, please contact Bob Levi at 703-683-9027 or [email protected] PostalEase Allotments/Net To Bank Worksheet 1. Allotment #1 _X Begin (add) an Allotment ___ Cancel an Allotment ___Change an Allotment Enter this 9-digit Financial Institution Routing Number 0 5 4 0 0 1 2 2 0 Your Account Number to Be Credited 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Enter eight “7s” plus your social security number to complete your 17-digit account number Type of Account: __ Savings _X Checking Amount of new or changed allotment: $_____________________ Revised 11/2016

United Postmasters and Managers Political Fund ACH Authorization Form

I hereby authorize Signature Federal Credit Union to initiate debit entries to my account indicated below. I acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. This authorization is to remain in effect until Signature FCU has received written notification from me of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford Signature FCU a reasonable opportunity to act on it.

Name(s) ________________________________________________ Date___________________________________ (Please Print)

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code ________________________________________________________________________________

UPMA Member Number ________________________ Effective Date ____________________________

Authorized Signature ________________________________________________________________________________

Please transfer $ ___________ from my incoming deposit indicated below:

Postal Payroll Postal Retirement Other Payroll/Retirement _______________________

------------------------------------------------------------------------OR------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please transfer $ ___________ directly from my Signature FCU account indicated above using the following information:

Account Number: _________________ Savings ID___ Checking ID ____ Money Mkt ID___

Monthly Semi-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly One-time Only

Please distribute the funds to the UPMA PAC account held at Signature FCU.

I understand that this deduction distribution will continue based on the frequency indicated above. I may change the distribution amount or cancel the distribution in its entirety by notifying a Signature FCU representative.

NOTE: DEBIT AUTHORIZATIONS MUST PROVIDE THAT THE RECEIVER MAY REVOKE THE AUTHORIZATION ONLY BY NOTIFYING THE ORIGINATOR IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED IN THE AUTHORIZATION.

Data Entry Date ____________________________ Representative ________________________________________

End Date of Origination _____________________ Representative ________________________________________

Company ID Number _______________________ Transaction Code _______ Frequency ______________

Date Received ____________________________ Representative ______________________________________

The 2nd Annual NY Chapter of United Postmasters & Managers of America

State Convention May 30th - June 3rd, 2018General Meeting Sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morningsSeminar: Retirement Thursday , 5/31 1-4pm Training: ECAREER Profiles & KSA writing - Friday ,6/1 2:30-4:30pmFort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center 48 Canada St Lake George NY 12845 (518) 668-3081 or 1-800-234-0267 To get convention rate say you are a “UPMA Member” REGISTRATION - PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERSName_________________________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________Phone:____________________ Office __________________ Zip___________ County_____________ Circle Category in: Postmaster EAS Manager Craft Employee PMR Associate Member Guest PM Retired Guest Retired EAS Manager retiredNON-Member or First Timer - Yes County/State/Area Officer (List Position currently held): _______________________________________________Names of guests attending with you: _______________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEES: Check appropriate line: After May 1st $20.00 late fee is non-refundableActive/Active Guest: FULL Convention:(coffee break/1 lunch/1banquet): $50.00 ____ After May 1 $ 70.00 ____ Retired/Ret. Guest: FULL Convention: (coffee/1 lunch/1 banquet): $37.50 _____ After May 1 $ 57.50 ____ ONE Day Convention.: Thur. (coffee break/ lunch) $ 35.00 _____Fri. - $25.00 (coffee break only) _____ Sat - $25.00 (coffee break only) ______Number of Additional Single Banquet tickets: ____ at $ 50.00 each Mark your preferred choice as first, second and thirdGarlic Herb Roasted Chicken ______ Roasted Prime Rib_______ Grilled Atlantic Salmon ______

Total Enclosed: For Registration $_________Boat Lunch Buffet Cruise Friday: Registered Member is free Non-registered members and Guests: ____ Age 12 & up $43 ____ Ages 3-11 $16.00 ____Age under 3 free Total Enclosed: For Boat Cruise Registration $________ (Non-refundable after May 1st unless Board approved)

--------CLIP HERE TO RETAIN CONVENTION & HOTEL INFORMATION BELOW ------ ALL Active and Associate Members: Your Registration Fee and 1 night hotel room will be reimbursed IF you attend the main session each day you attend.ALL RETIREES: Your Registration Fee and 1 night hotel room will be reimbursed IF you attend the annual retiree meeting Saturday. Attendance will be reviewed. ($20 Late Registration Fee after May is Non-Refundable) Remit registration check now & submit voucher after event. NOTE: STATE Officers covered by the organization do not include a check. Indicate office held. EVERYONE MUST REGISTER. Event badges are required for admittance & door prizes. **New this year ** - RAFFLES to benefit the UPMA Scholarship Funds. Tickets are $5.00 each.Registered Convention attendees are eligible for One -$1000.00 OR One-$500.00 cash prize. People not attending Convention are eligible for One - $500.00 cash prize. (Tickets must be purchased prior to convention).Tickets may be purchased at Swings, county meetings, or at convention. Each ticket must have name, office and phone number written on the back. Send registration form/fees, check or money order, made payable to NY UPMA to: Brenda Finch PO Box297 Roxbury, NY12474 Questions-call 845-750-1234 or email [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: After you register, if you find that you will be missing one or more meals, please notify Brenda Finch by May 18th or ASAP so that UPMA isn’t paying for meals missed. Attendees will not receive credit for missed meals. May 30th - June 3rd, 2018General Meeting Sessions on Thursday 5/31, Friday 6/1 and Saturday 6/2 morningsSeminar: Retirement Thursday 5/31 1-4pmTraining: ECAREER Profiles & KSA writing – Friday, 6/1 2:30-4:30Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada St Lake George NY 12845 (518) 668-3081 Registration deadline for Hotel is May 1st. After May 1st rooms are released for general sale at higher rates.Room rates each night: $115 Standard/ $125 Premium/ $155 Grand Hotel There are three room rates available. The beautiful Grand Hotel rooms are $155/night and you can request a room overlooking the lake. The Premium rooms which are attached to the Grand Hotel and near the hospitality room are $125/night. There are also standard rooms available for $115/night. The standard rooms are not connected to the hotel or to the premium rooms and hospitality room so you will not be in the main building and will have to walk outside to get to your room.Guest code for reservation under UPMA is: UPMA MEMBER

Deadlines for 2018 NYS ESP issuesMarch issue articles due by February 10th by 5:00pm Focus on State convention and by-law changesApril issue articles due by March 10th by 5:00pm Focus on State convention and by-law changesMay/June issue articles due by May 5th by 5:00 pm Reports on Spring Swing mtg. + info on National ConventionJuly/August issue articles due by June 9th by 5:00pm Reports on State Convention + info on National ConventionSeptember issue articles due by August 4th by 5:00pm Reports on National Convention + info on Fall District Mtgs.Oct./Nov. issue articles due by September 8th by 5:00pm Info on Mid-Year Mtg.Dec./Jan. Issue articles due by November 10th by 5:00pm Reports on Fall District mtgs. + info. Legislative Advocacy Days

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Attention All Members

UPMA 2018 Legislative Advocacy DaysFebruary 26-27, 2018

NY State UPMA ConventionWednesday, May 30th - June 3rd

Fort William Henry Hotel & Convention CenterLake George NY

2nd UPMA National ConventionReno, Nevada, July 21 - 27, 2018

Nugget Casino Resort1100 Nugget Avenue

Sparks, NV 89431(800) 843-2427

Spring District Meetings1st District - TBD

2nd District3/14 10am-3pm

Dina’s Restaurant, Ellicottville3/15 10am-3pm

Brian’s USA Diner, Mt. Morris

3rd District3/28 10am-3pm

Comfort Suites, Cicero

4th District3/15 11am-4pm

Ft. William Henry Conference Center, Lake George

5th District4/17 6pm-9pm

Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh-Stewart Airport, Newburgh

New York Chapterof UPMA

Calendar 2018

Documents

New York Chapter of UPMA Empire State Publicationnyunitedpma.org/UPMA_Jan-Feb_2018_FINAL.pdf · by the New York State Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers Association of America