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Official News Publication of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Volume 33 Number 3 Circulation 5100 Edited Spring Lake, NC November-December 2016
President’s Message Greetings from the state board. As I sit here writing this article, we are a week removed from a very successful Fall Booster meeting in Atlantic Beach. We, as a board, decided to try something different by holding the meeting on Sunday to give more RCAs the opportunity to attend. The RCA seminar conducted by the District Representatives held on Sunday afternoon was well received. We heard many positive comments regarding the breakout session. We also recognized the Association and
Auxiliary Members of the Year. The Auxiliary also awarded many scholarships to our Juniors. We hope to see more of you in attendance next year. We, as carriers, are heading into the busiest part of the year for parcel delivery. The latest projection from the USPS is a 12% increase in parcel volume over last year. This is a trend over the past few years with an ever-increasing number of our customers ordering online. This can make for some long days out on the route, with many of us working well after sunset. We all must do our jobs in a safe manner, regardless of the situation. Your families want to see you return home safely. On the political front, there is little to no movement on postal reform right now. We have a lame-duck Congress that may or may not have any desire to enact any meaningful legislation. They have already passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through March, instead of passing a bill. If nothing occurs before this congressional session adjourns, we must start over from scratch with the incoming Congress. Many districts held fall meetings, but there were some issues with the assigned board members and NSS representatives not being contacted before the scheduling of these meetings. This lack of communication needs to be addressed. It is a must that each district contact their assigned representatives and board members to avoid scheduling conflicts. Christine, Andrew and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be safe out there.
Inside This Issue
Auto/Homeowners Ins. 7
APCU Invitation
17
Auxiliary News 19
Calendar 20
Chaplain’s Message
3
District Representatives & Area Stewards
13-17
Historical Committee 8
NCRLCA Website
2
Obituaries 3
Officer Assignments 2
PAC 9-10
President’s Message 1
Provident Guild
11-12
RCA’s at Fall Booster 7
RCHBP 6
Retirement 5
SAC 18 & 20 Safety 4
2 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Officers
PRESIDENT MITCH REECE
211 Wheel Crest Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9729
Phone 336-764-2747 [email protected]
Brushy Mountain 3 Central Carolina 16 Five County 28 Johnston County 34 Rutherford/Polk 47 Tar River 51 Wayne County 56
VICE PRESIDENT BRENDA GIBBS
5877 Turner Smith Road Browns Summit, NC 27214-9523
Phone 336-656-0123 [email protected]
Ashe 6 Foothills 10 Durham County 12 Yadkin River 26 Guilford County 30 Piedmont 50 Tidewater 52
SECRETARY/TREASURER VICKI GRAY 424 Wapiti Drive
Spring Lake, NC 28390-1562 Phone 910-745-8815
Albemarle 2 Smokey Mountain 11 Caswell County 14 Catawba/Lincoln 15 Cleveland/Gaston 29 French Broad 31 Union County 54
Executive Committee SAFETY
BRIAN DAVIS 2149 Joel Johnson Road
Lillington, NC 27546-8986 Phone 919-274-2217
Alleghany County 4 Peach Belt 5 Southeastern 8 Sea Level 23 Wake County 24 McDowell/Mt Mitchell 36 Person 41
FEHB AUDREY SOLOMON
333 Jeribec Drive Willow Springs, NC 27592-8093
Phone 919-639-0767 [email protected]
Roanoke Chowan 7 Cumberland/Hoke 20 Tri-County 25 Mecklenburg 38 Randolph County 42 Roanoke 44
RETIREMENT RENEE JOHNSON 383 Clint Johnson Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697-7243 Phone 336-984-2368
Alamance 1 Burke/Caldwell 9 Harnett 32 Orange County 39 Rockingham 46 Watauga/Avery 57
Appointed Officers
CHAPLAIN DOUG BYRUM
1016 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173-9751
Phone 704-843-3284
AUTO-HOME INS. REP. BRIAN HAMLETT 7668 NC Highway 62 N Blanch, NC 27212-9257
Phone 336-514-7406
HISTORIAN ROBERT A GURGANUS
1573 Gurganus Road SW Shallotte, NC 28470-5418
Phone 910-269-8364
PROVIDENT GUILD DALE SAIN
6289 Nobby Lail Rd Connelly Springs, NC 28612-7425
Phone 828-461-5057
P.A.C. CHAIRMAN VAN HEATH
25722 US Highway 64 Jamesville, NC 27846-9272
Phone 252-792-6614
PAST PRESIDENT DANIEL CAUDLE
5744 Seward Rd. Pfafftown, NC 27040-9618
Phone 336-924-0966
WEB MASTER JEFF ESSICK 229 Essick Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9129 [email protected]
Please visit the website WWW.NCRLCA.com
For all the latest information
Happy Holidays
W from your
State Board W
MAIL ADDRESS CHANGES AND NEWS ITEMS BY THE 10TH OF
THE MONTH TO:
VICKI GRAY 424 Wapiti Drive
Spring Lake, NC 28390-1562 Phone 910-745-8815
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Obituaries
William Ralph Sasser, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at his home in Nakina, NC. He was born in Columbus County July 31, 1930, the son of the late Cordis and Flauda Lay Formyduval Sasser. He is the widower of Oma Lou Harrell Sasser. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two sisters, Mabel Canady Smith, Billie Faye Carter; and one brother, Hubert Sasser. Mr. Sasser served five years in the U.S. Army. He was a rural letter carrier for 25 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of Nakina Baptist Church. Robert Henry Howard, 90, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born on December 12, 1925 in Iredell County, to the late Henry Durant and Lottie Mae Howard. Robert was a lifelong resident of Mooresville. He served in the United States Navy. He was a rural letter carrier for 27 years. He held numerous roles with the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. Robert was also a successful farmer. Robert was a faithful member of Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church of Mooresville for over 50 years. Mr. Howard always helped his community and had donated over 20 Gallons of Blood to the American Red Cross throughout his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Frankie Call Howard; sisters, Rachel Spears, Mary Bethel Neel and Ruth Sloop. He is survived by his daughters, Janice Simpson, Nell Weddington, Faye Freeze, Patty Arts; sons, Franklin Howard, David Howard; sister, Elizabeth Shinn; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and friends
Chaplain’s Message Doug Byrum, Chaplain
JOY THAT LASTS
Read Luke 2:1-20
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see ~ I
bring you good news of great joy for all people.”
Luke 2:10 (NRSV) A small, attractive folder in the mail pictured a young woman with a radiant smile, holding a gift. Below the picture was the word “Joy” in big red letters. Inside the folder were suggestions for gifts that would bring great joy. Advertisers tell us that buying Christmas gifts will bring joy that endures, but we should know better. At best, material gifts bring only fleeting joy.
In contrast, the angel’s message brings joy that abides. The Messiah has been born! The shepherds who heard the news went to Bethlehem to see the child. Later the magi, overwhelmed with joy, knelt down and worshiped the Christ child and presented their gifts to him. (See Matthew 2:11)
The biblical message reminds us that the source of joy is God’s love for us. Jesus came to bring us forgiveness and new life. He invites us into his family and assures us of a home in heaven. Christ brings a genuine joy to all who receive him with a humble heart, Trusting in Christ, abiding in him, obeying and serving the lord, we find joy that lasts a lifetime and beyond.
Prayer Focus: FIND JOY IN TODAY
Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus; come to us and to all people. Abide with us, and fill our hearts with love and joy. Amen. May you all have a Merry Christmas.
God Bless. Doug and Linda
Thought for the Day:
When Christ lives in
our hearts, we find joy that lasts.
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The first US Christmas stamp On November 1, 1962 the United States Post Office issued its first holiday stamp. Anticipating a huge demand for the new Christmas stamp, they had 350 million printed, the largest number ever produced for a special stamp at that time. The red and green 4-cent stamp featured a wreath, two candles, and the words “Christmas 1962.” The initial supply sold out quickly and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began working around-the-clock to print more. By the end of 1962, 1 billion Christmas stamps had been printed and distributed.
WINTER IS COMING!
Hey Y’all! As a quick recap from last month I would like to remind everyone of the PS Form 4056 which can help you to keep your routes safer. This form allows you to adjust mailbox heights, fix faulty doors and correct unsafe approaches to and from your boxes. It will also inform the customer they need to secure their box to the post to prevent the carrier from overextending and possibly falling out of the vehicle. It is also a great tool for documentation to keep YOU safe once you notify a customer of repeat offenses. I encourage you to use these forms and to make a copy to keep at your desk until the issue is corrected. Well… as for this issue we all know wintertime is upon us. This will mean a lot of different things for different carriers depending on your area. But one thing we all need to do is stay safe! Most of us know that winter in North Carolina can be 70 degrees one day and 40 degrees with snow the next day. You need to prepare early! Always keep up to date on your vehicle maintenance whether it is your POV or LLV. Make sure before winter really sets in you check your tires, not just for tread but proper air pressure as well. Tires always fluctuate from season changes and low tires can affect gas mileage as well as alignment and increase the risk of picking up nails and screws. Nobody wants to change a tire in the middle of a route with 100 packages to deliver in 40-degree weather. Along with your tires and brakes also have your cooling system checked and flushed if needed. Winter tends to be very hard on vehicles. For those that have just been topping off with water over the summertime to keep from overheating, your antifreeze is surely diluted. This could cause your radiator or engine block to crack as well as a stuck thermostat, which can result in heat loss. I would recommend everyone keep a bottle of water, a snack, and hand warmers from the dollar
store, tire plug kit and spare quarts of oil and transmission fluid in their vehicles at all times. This could keep you safe if you have a breakdown until help arrives or you can make it back to the office. For my mountain friends snow chains, would be a great investment! Please refill washer fluid with the deicing brand and make sure your wipers are in good shape as your windshield will more than likely ice over at some point. Keeping your office and your dismounts safe are just as important as your vehicle in wintertime. A lot of areas will be subjected to snow, ice and slush on walkways and driveways. Please keep this in mind when delivering Christmas packages and loading your vehicles. Leather shoes with tread and fingerless gloves are excellent to help prevent slipping or dropping accidents. An inexpensive can of deicer is great to keep under your seat for frozen mailboxes or your cluster boxes! Please remember the floors of your office could be slick also from tracking in rain and snow. Rubber mats at your case can provide extra safety. Along with all these things I cannot stress enough the importance of not backing up. Especially in snow or inclement weather where poor visibility can be a factor. Keep in mind your traction will not be as good on slick surfaces so do not speed or slam on brakes. If you do find yourself in a sliding accident steer INTO the direction the rear end is sliding and lightly apply brake pressure if at all. Locking your brakes during a slide will make it worse. Also, make sure your amber light is in proper working order and is visible from the front and back for at least 500 feet. The $20 lights from Wal-Mart won’t cut it folks! Invest in a good light because it may save your life… Wintertime is here everyone so let’s stay safe and as always, WEAR YOUR SEATBELT! Wishing you all happy and SAFE holidays!
SAFETY
Brian Davis
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 5
How to use eRetire What is eRetire? eRetire is a web-based application that allows employees to plan for and begin their retirement activities. If you fall into one of the eligibility categories for eRetire, you will be able to do one or all of the following:
• View and print your annuity estimate. • Select a specific retirement date to start the
retirement process. • Request retirement application forms through
the mail or download and print locally. • Schedule a retirement counseling session.
Who Can Use eRetire? eRetire is for full-time employees who are:
• Within five (5) years of retirement eligibility. • Within 180 days (6 months) of retirement
eligibility. • Currently eligible for retirement (also known
as Optional retirement).
Part-time (PT) and Non-traditional Full-time (NTFT) employees and Postal Inspectors require a manual annuity estimate and must contact the HR Shared Service Center (HRSSC) to request a manual estimate. A manual annuity estimate is mailed to the employee's address of record within 7-10 business days. Contact the HR Shared Service Center (HRSSC) at 1-877-477-3273, menu option 5 to request an annuity estimate.
What Can Employees do in eRetire?
If you are within five (5) years of retirement eligibility, you can:
• Request an annuity estimate for a specific date.
If you are within five (5) years of retirement eligibility, you can view and print your annuity estimate based on the following:
• Your retirement eligibility date. • Your retirement eligibility date, plus (6) six
months. • Your retirement eligibility date, plus (1) one
year. • If you have requested a date specific Annuity
Estimate, you can also view/print that Annuity Estimate in eRetire.
If you are within 180 days (6 months) of retirement eligibility OR currently eligible for retirement (optional eligibility) you can:
• View/print your annuity estimate based on the following:
o The first day of the next month (or from your retirement eligibility date, if you are not yet eligible but you are within 180 days of retirement eligibility).
o The first day of the next month, plus six (6) months.
o The first day of the next month, plus one (1) year.
• If you have requested a date specific Annuity Estimate, you can also view/print that Annuity Estimate in eRetire.
• Request a retirement application package (to be downloaded or mailed).
• Pick a specific effective retirement date that falls within six (6) months of the date you make the request in eRetire.
• Schedule a counseling session. Where Can I Find eRetire? eRetire is one of many options available through http://liteblue.usps.gov. Once there, you will be prompted to key in your Employee ID # and USPS Password. That will take you to the USPS liteblue Human Resources Page where you can access retirement information by either clicking on My HR and then the retirement subject beneath the Browse by Subject division—or—you can simply click on the Quick Links options in the center of the page with Employee Apps. There you will use the arrows on either side of the windows with footnotes like eOPF, ePayroll, and yes, eRetire. Click on the eRetire square and it will take you to the eRetire page.
RETIREMENT
Renee Johnson
6 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
NEW COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
UNDER THE RURAL CARRIER BENEFIT PLAN
The Rural Carrier Benefit Plan has added several new additions for the 2017 season. The additions are as follows:
1) Coverage for Telemedicine through American Well. This is when you call or video chat with a doctor, 100% no deductible if you use an American Well provider. 2) Adding coverage of additional genetic tests recommended by ACMG, including Cell Free DNA testing for Fetal Aneuploidy. 3) Benefit change for orthotics from $250 per foot per year to $500 per person per year. 4) Hearing Aid change from $1500 per ear every 5 years to $3000 per person every 5 years. 5) Cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids, moved from hearing aid benefit to orthopedic and prosthetics devices. 6) Wellness incentive program will change from a gift card to a Wellness Account credit used to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses. 7) Under/Over weight management, adding 12 individual/group sessions per year not subject to $1,000 maximum. 8) Under transplants, increase testing for up to 4 donor candidates for any covered transplant. 9) Added coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under mental health/substance abuse benefits. Preauthorization will be required. 10) Coverage added for gender reassignment surgery. Preauthorization will be required. 11) Voluntary male sterilization at 100% when in network. 12) Clarifying that we pay for 3D mammograms.
The cold and flu season is here; therefore, the Telemedicine Addition to the health plan will make seeing doctors easy without having to leave your home.
Flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations are available at CVS. Please check with the CVS clinic for age limits on these shots. These are just a few of the new highlights for the 2017 season others will be in the RCBP brochure.
Please read your Rural Carrier Benefit Plan Brochure for complete information on all changes. New benefits for 2017 are effective January 1. If you joined this plan during Open Season, your coverage begins on the first day of your first pay period that starts on or after January 1. If you changed plans or plan options during Open Season and you receive care between January 1 and the effective date of coverage under your new plan or option, your claims will be paid according to the 2017 benefits of your old plan or option. We are entering the Eating Season. Yes, you know Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Please eat and drink in moderation and enjoy your family and friends.
The Solomon family would like to wish you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Parcel post delivery truck from 1913. Parcel post was a tremendous boost to Rural Free Delivery. 54% of Americans lived in rural areas in 1913. Notice the horse and mail wagon behind it.
RCHBP
Audrey Solomon
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 7
Please take a minute to ask yourself a few questions about your insurance coverage. 1. Am I properly covered on my route? 2. Am I paying more for commercial insurance coverage that I'm not required to have? 3. When was the last time I shopped around for better coverage? If you are in an accident and coverage is denied under the Federal Tort Claims act, which could possibly happen for various reasons, then your liability will need to be covered by your private insurance. If your policy doesn't have the proper language or you failed to disclose that you use your vehicle on your route, your insurance company may deny your liability claim. Then you personally can be held liable. Your insurance company can even cancel your policy, and backdate that to a date they choose. If you are covered, are you paying for commercial insurance? The USPS does not require us to carry commercial insurance but that may be what you’re paying for. Without a knowledgeable agent or one who doesn't regularly write the kind of coverage we need you may have been sold a higher priced commercial policy that's more than you need. Prices and polices can change, with more competitive prices or features added meant to entice new business. The Internet has changed the game, with some companies completely eliminating brick and mortar agencies and the local agents with them. It is a very good time to shop for around for a better deal. And that does not always mean the lowest price, but the best service for a reasonable price. National General has been a trusted partner of the NRLCA since 1963 and their new NRLCA Insurance Marketplace may be the answer you didn't know you needed to look for. They are experts in dealing with Tort Claims cases and offer route car discounts. They can even help if you are assigned an LLV. As I stated in a previous article, we received over $10,000 in revenue last year from the quotes and policies of Association member from North Carolina.
As of early November we have 213 policies in effect. Since State Convention in June we've had about 22 quotes with over half switching their coverage. Give National General a call today at 1-888-325-7727 for a quote to see if they can help you too.
RCA Session at the
Fall Booster By Brian Davis
As most of you know the fall booster meeting was held in Atlantic Beach on Veterans Day weekend. I would like to personally thank each one of you that attended! We tried something a little different this year by having the meeting on Sunday instead of Saturday and the most important change was having a separate session for just the RCAs of which I had the privilege of sitting in on! Our board decided to do this to help drive RCA involvement and give them a chance to ask questions directly to a steward. For those of you who did not make it we had stewards Sally Corriher and Frank Suttles on hand to have a very casual round table discussion. They informed the RCAs of the proper way to file a grievance, how to bid on available routes and understanding pay issues. They also discussed the new ARC position and how it would affect RCAs. Most of the RCAs in attendance did not even know the new position existed. The RCAs all agreed it was nice to be able to ask questions directly to a steward and that the meeting was informative. So… since all the feedback was positive we hope to do more of these RCA sessions at future meetings! This helps to inform our subs of things that only pertain to them and cuts out a lot of confusion from the general session they usually sit through. For the RCAs that did not attend PLEASE try to come to the next session which will be advertised on the website and the state magazine as soon as we finalize the details. You RCAs are the future of our craft and the board recognizes you do not always get the appreciation and recognition you deserve! We are working to change that so bring your friends and non-members (they can join at the meeting) and GET INVOLVED!!! This is YOUR union too. We all know the Christmas season is upon us and you will be working many hours of overtime so stay safe and remember to ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT.
Auto-Homeowners' Insurance
Brian Hamlett
8 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
The NCRLCA hisToRiCAL CommiTTee
James Comer
Hello Everyone. Please send us any memories or special stories of your time with the post office. Also please share with us anything you know about the early days and the members that are no longer with us. You may have information of a historical nature last has been lost over the years. Please share your photographs, programs, delegate badges, etc. Please help us fill in the blanks in our state history. Don’t assume that we already have that information. That piece of info may just be what we are searching for! We want this to be a complete as possible. Thank you all for any information that you can provide. The NCRLCA History Committee is seeking full names and verifying the information below is correct. For all the women listed; I need the full name. (First, Middle, Maiden Surname, Married Surname) We feel strongly that these lists should be included and made as correct as humanly possible. Thank you for all your help.
Recipients of the Outstanding Members of the Year Award
YEAR NAME CITY 1962 R. Clyde Winebarger Boone 1963 Finley K. Rogers Clarkton 1964 J. Guy Padgett Hayesville 1965 Carey Lowrence Mooresville 1966 Robert H. Morris Lexington 1967 King W. Westbrook Burlington 1968 Rufus Utley. Cotton Fuquay Varina 1969 Sanford H. Fishel Winston Salem 1970 J. Frank Sessoms Fayetteville 1971 V. Roy Barbee Greensboro 1972 Admah Lanier Jr. Wilmington 1973 Leonard Scronce Vale 1974 Prennis Harold. Page Stedman 1975 Lewin Medford Canton 1976 J. E. Kirk "Gene" Charlotte 1977 Joseph Dewey Herring Lumberton 1978 Bruce Cook Murphreesboro 1979 Glenn F. Rogers Leicester 1980 Edd A. Beaver Rockwell
1981 Herman Jones Zebulon 1982 Charles Currin Bunn Level 1983 Robert Howard Mooresville 1984 Alex I “Ike” Napier Albemarle 1985 Seth Gabriel Mooresville 1986 Ralph Dagenhart Troutman 1987 Reita Durham Gaither Greensboro 1988 George Simpson Ake, Sr Fayetteville 1989 Harry S. Kirk Charlotte 1990 Owen Moore High Point 1991 William T. Simmons Lillington 1992 George A. Robinson, Jr. Iron Station 1993 Doug(las) Archibald
Byrum Waxhaw
1994 Graham Snyder Denton 1995 Charles Harold Knight Stoneville 1996 Lue Ellen Nifong Reavis Winston Salem 1997 Jesse “J R” R. Jones Washington 1998 Luther David Williford
"Pete" Newton Grove
1999 Rene Holton Statesville 2000 Dennis Lee Conley Franklin 2001 Barbara Rose Hester
Smith Raleigh
2002 Jeanette Carolyn Pierce Dwyer Lake Waccamaw
2003 Glenn Johnson Newland 2004 Garland Van Carter Plymouth 2005 Bryan Warner Hudgins Eure 2006 Virginia Lynn Carpenter
Adams Clinton
2007 Martha Sue Hudgins Ligon Statesville
2008 Lonnie Thigpen Beulaville 2009 James Allie Simmons Nakina 2010 Sandy Wilson Thomasville 2011 Ronald Lee. Lineberger Maiden 2012 Van Roberts Heath, Jr Jamesville 2013 Brenda Ann Alston
White Elizabeth City
2014 Sally Sue Beck Corriher China Grove 2015 Jeff(rey) Dane Essick Winston-Salem 2016 Derek Seats Harpe Advance
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 9
Always Watch Washington!
The election is finally well behind us, we have celebrated Thanksgiving and are headed into the Holiday Season. Just getting through the election is a something to be thankful for considering the amount of political mail we had this year. I am thankful for a great deal more as I am sure all of you are too. As I write this a week before Thanksgiving, the lame duck session of Congress has not yet been called to order. I have no idea what; if anything, the Congress may decide to do, or what a lame duck president may decide to do. We have seen lame duck Congresses in the past become very spiteful. I don’t expect that because the party in charge of congress is not changing; however, the party in the White House is changing. There are many bills in committee that can affect us still under consideration. Some could have a positive effect, others negative. Six-Day delivery is still on the table. Most bills out there are in support of maintaining 6-day delivery but there are still members of Congress that would like to see Saturday delivery ended. There are several bills that would take us back to the more consumer friendly delivery standards that we had several years ago. There is even a bill that would add financial services to the Post Office including small-dollar loans, checking and savings accounts and international money transfers, and to create a Postal Card (credit card) that allows users to engage in these services. There is even an anti-union bill that I have been speaking about at District Meetings and the Fall Booster that would negatively impact unions mainly because members that failed to mail in their votes for contract ratification would automatically be counted as a NO vote. That bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform back in April and has only garnered 41 co-sponsors in the House. Had that bill been law when we voted on our current contract we would now be in arbitration with little hope of getting the raises that
we received. My hope is that it will die in committee. There are still other bills that would have an impact on our health care and others that would impact retirees. For all of these reasons, it is critical that we all keep our eyes and ears open about what is going on in our Capital. It is also important to send in those PAC donations so that Paul Swartz can continue to represent us on The Hill. We desperately need your financial support to keep our lobbyist working on Capitol Hill and ---- if you have not called your member of Congress and both Senators to voice your support of six-day delivery; WHY THE HECK NOT? Call them. Write letters to their in-state offices. Make your voice heard and protect your job and benefits and the future of the United State Postal Service. NC Membership 4,668 NC PAC Donors 56 (1.20%) Members missing 4,612 (98.8%) 1.20% of our members are carrying a lot for the rest of us. Please send in your PAC donation today. Just imagine the power this organization would have if the numbers above could be reversed. UPS would no longer be the largest lobbying organization, it would be US. You don’t have to break your bank account to support PAC. We have members that have donated $5 this year and we will have members that will hit $500 or $1000 by the end of the State Convention. Every donation helps. Make your donation today. Thank you. Federal Campaign Finance Laws require me to tell you that I cannot accept more than $5000 a year from any individual for our PAC
10 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
2016-2017 PAC Donor List
CAPITOL SAPPHIRE Level ($3000+) Steve Rogers
SAPPHIRE Level ($2000-$2999) Danny Caudle
EMERALD Level ($1500-$1999) DIAMOND Level ($1000-$1499))
RUBY Level ($500-$999) Heather Cook Bryan Hudgins Mitch Reece
CONTRIBUTOR Level ($100-$499) Jaymi Athey
Debbie Bennett Doug Byrum James Comer Sally Corriher Brian Davis Jeff Essick Ken Frazier
Phillip Fulwood Kelly Futch Claire Glass Vicki Gray
Robert Gurganus Derek Harpe Van Heath
Brenda Johnson Carl Kelly
Christine Laney Sue Ligon
Connie Lindsay Ronald Lineberger
Debbie Neal Brenda Prevatte
Dale Sain James Simmons Bethany Small Barbara Smith
Aubrey Solomon Charles Stewart
Frank Suttles Doretha Wagoner
Jimmy Ward Betty Westbrook
Brenda White Arthur Young
How Can I Contribute?
• Automatic Deduction• Electronic Funds Transfer• Direct contribution through state chair• Participate in a state fundraiser
SUSTAINING MEMBERS Marlene Cantler Michael Caudill Sally Corriher Chris Derrick Ken Frazier Van Heath
Bonnie Johnson Mary Josewitz
Janet Kight Christine Laney
Sue Ligon Missi Liverman
Catherine McClanahan Jadwiga McClelland
Norbert Mildner Debbie Neal Reggie Neal
Brenda Prevatte Kim Ranker Cecil Reaves Mitch Reece
Michelle Vance Betty Westbrook Joseph Whitley
Art Young
Van Heath 25722 US HWY 64
Jamesville NC 27846-9272
Phone: 252-792-6614 Cell: 252-809-2144
Email: [email protected] For internet security; when emailing,
Subject line should read “PAC”
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 11
DID YOU KNOW ???
1) The PROVIDENT GUILD is a Non-Profit, Fraternal organization, created and operated by Rural Carriers, for our membership and Auxiliary Members to give their survivors an amount of READY CASH for those days when routine procedures of the courts and legal action tie up our estates after death. 2) The GUILD is NOT an insurance. Rather, it is a Fraternal Death Benefit Fund which guarantees you at least 30 times your annual dues and, depending on the number of claims in any given year, can pay you up to 100 times your annual dues. 3) There are no physical examinations - No assessments - No commissions - No high salaries. 4) This low cost protection does not decrease, nor can it be cancelled when you reach age 65. 5) You can become a GUILD member until you reach age 56. After that age, you cannot enter the program BUT you do remain in it as long as you pay your GUILD dues annually. 6) Claims are to be filed within 30 days after death. The claim form together with a copy of the death certificate are to be mailed directly to the Secretary-Treasurer. If death certificate is not available within this time please advise the current Secretary-Treasurer. IT NEED NOT BE HANDLED BY A LAWYER 7) Upon receipt of forms listed in item #6, an IMMEDIATE RELIEF CHECK for 30% of the maximum payment is mailed to the beneficiary. The balance of settlement is mailed in August, following our Board meeting which is held during the NRLCA Convention. 8) Your GUILD dues are payable in advance. The Secretary-Treasurer will mail you a dues notice during the month of May for the following year. These are then payable by June 30th. 9) Members joining later in the year pay only a portion of the full year’s dues. The fiscal year runs from July 1st to the next June 30th. Those who become members during July, August and September pay full dues. During October, November and December, you pay 75%; January, February and March, 50%; and those joining in April, May and June pay only 25%. 10) The entrance fee of $2.00 is payable when joining during any part of the year.
See the next page for more information.
Provident Guild Officer Dale Sain
12 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
IT’S A FACT….
THE NATIONAL RURAL CARRIERS’ PROVIDENT GUILD
WHAT…. The Guild is a Fraternal NON-PROFIT Death Benefit Department. WHO…… Open to all Regular, Substitute 73, PTF, RCA and RCR Rural Carriers and their spouses, who are under 56 years of age. DUES…... Your choice of benefit classes, ranging from $10 to $50. The available classes depend on your age at time of application.
Available if you are.
Annual Dues Class
Maximum Benefit
Minimum
Benefit 30% Max.
Immediate
Relief Payment 30% Max.
Have not reached age 56
$10
$1,000
$300
$300
Under 50
15
1,500
450
450
Under 45
20
2,000
600
600
Under 40
30
3,000
900
900
Under 35
40 or 50
4,000
5,000
1.200
1,500
1,200
1,500
Your benefits DO NOT decrease, as you grow older. The class you chose remains in effect as long as you pay annual dues.
The President and Secretary-Treasurer are bonded in sufficient amount to cover the funds in their hands at any one time
Contact any PROVIDENT GUILD OFFICER; State Association or Auxiliary Officer for details. You can secure an application from them, or write to:
NC Representative DALE SAIN
6289 Nobby Lail Rd Connelly Springs, NC 28612-7425
Phone 828-461-5057
MAXIMUM BENEFITS
$5,000
ANNUAL DUES CLASSES
$10 To $50
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.North Carolina District Representatives
Mid-Carolinas Greensboro
Sally Corriher PO Box 460
China Grove, NC 28023-0460 704-855-2629
Frank Suttles PO Box 745
Carrboro, NC 27510-0745 919-932-7835
Assistant District Representatives
Mid-Carolinas Greensboro
Bethany Small PO Box 11001
Southport, NC 28461-1001 910-477-2429
Bryan W. Hudgins
PO Box 26 Eure, NC 27935-0021
252-357-2406 [email protected]
Eddie Moss PO Box 1271
Gaffney, SC 29342-1271 864-504-1712
Kelly Kenny Futch PO Box 131
Sneads Ferry NC 28460 (910) -818- 4843
Jeff Essick PO Box 12001
Winston Salem, NC 27117-2001 336-618-5095
Gail Naillon PO Box 12
Roxboro, NC 27573 336-455-3973
Area Stewards Mid-Carolinas Greensboro Brenda Prevatte
910-738-8424 Ralph Fernandez
321-278-9479 Scarlett Hall 910-658-2972
Adam Campbell 910-554-6574
Daniel Caudle 336-692-0147 Brenda White 252-339-7792
Art Young 919-868-9524
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Don’t lose your annual leave
2016 is coming to a close very quickly. That means the leave year will be ending very soon. Regular rural carriers may carry over 55 days of annual leave. If you have more annual leave days than the 55 days you a r e a l l o w e d t o carry over, you should have already been discussing with management about taking those days off. It is never wise to wait until the end of the year, with the shortage of RCAs we sometimes have a difficult time getting those necessary days off. I also know we have difficulty getting annual days approved all year long because of the shortage of leave replacements, but talking to management is what we must do so our days off can be scheduled. If you are having any issues getting the leave needed, please call me or the ADR assigned to your area. No annual leave days should be fortified for any reason. The leave year ends on January 7, 2017. That is the target date for using any annual days over t h e 55 days you are allowed to carry over. The new leave year begins on January 8, 2017/PP 02, but your advanced leave days will not show on our checks until January 27, 2017/PP 03.
Edit Books and 4003s
I cannot stress enough how important it is for your edit books and 4003s to be co r re c t . T he y mus t be submitted to management in a timely manner. And you must not wait 3 months or longer for yo u r edit book and 4003 changes to show up. Ask management for a current 4003 and if it is not accurate, ask them to immediately make corrections and submit the new 4003 to the District. If this does not happen call me, the ADR assigned to your area, the area steward assigned to your office, or talk with your local steward. This issue of adding new boxes to your route must be handled timely. Your 4003 determines the
evaluation and your rate of pay. It is vital that you ensure that you are credited for the miles and boxes that you deliver every day.
Saying Goodbye As some of you may know Barbara Smith retired from the USPS some time ago but has continued as a part time Assistant District Representative. As of November 30th Barbara will be retiring from the NRLCA as the PT-ADR. She said that this year she was going to enjoy the month of December and Christmas for the first time in a long time. The rest of the stewards in the District want to wish her a happy retirement. We are going to miss her immensely. Her knowledge, her skills in dealing with management and carriers and her ability to have and know where all the forms and paperwork that we have to keep up with at any time. I, especially, am going to miss being able to call her and ask her guidance on issues. She’s been a mentor to me and several others that have served as a steward in this association. She’s going to be spending more time with her husband, Linwood, who has been so gracious to share her with us for all these years and her grandson, Easton. Barbara, THANK YOU for all you have done for this association and from Bryan, Jeff, Gail, Danny, Brenda, Art and myself may you have a blessed retirement. New Territory Assignments for the Greensboro District are effective as of 12/01/2016. Remember, if there is a local steward in your office you must contact them FIRST. If there is no local steward then contact the Area Steward, ADR or the DR assigned to your area. Continue to watch for announcements concerning assignments as changes may occur as needed.
Mid Carolinas District
Representative Sally Corriher
Greensboro District
Representative Frank Suttles
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 15
Greensboro Area Assignments Offices with a * on this list currently have a local steward. Please contact the local steward first.
Brenda White-Area Steward Zip Code Office
27283 Enfield/Whitakers 27837 Grimesland 27889 Washington/Chocowinty* 27909 Elizabeth City/Camden* 27910 Ahoskie/Colerain/Harrelsville 27944 Hertford/Tyner/Hobbsville/Belvidere 27957 Merry Hill/Roper 27958 Moyock/Shawboro 27962 Plymouth* 27976 South Mills/Sunbury/Corapeake 27983 Windsor 27986 Winton/Eure/Gatesville/Gates
Gail Naillon-PT-ADR Zip Code Office
27231 Cedar Grove 27243 Efland 27248 Franklinville 27278 Hillsborough 27298 Liberty/Staley/Julian 27301 McLeansville 27314 Prospect Hill 27329 Yanceyville/Leasburg/Semora/Milton* 27507 Bullock 27525 Franklinton 27529 Garner 27536 Henderson 27541 Timberlake/Hurdle Mills 27544 Kittrell 27560 Morrisville 27563 Norlina/Manson 27565 Oxford 27572 Rougemont/Bahama* 27573 Roxboro* 27581 Stem 27587 Youngsville
Durham
27703 East Durham* 27705 West Durham 27707 Shannon Plaza 27709 Research Triangle Park (RTP) 27712 Eno Valley 27549 Louisburg 27589 Warrenton/Macon
Daniel Caudle-Area Zip Code Office
27009 Belews Creek 27011 Boonville 27018 East Bend/Siloam 27024 Germanton 27030 Lowgap 27024 Mount Airy 27040 Pfafftown* 27041 Pilot Mountain/Ararat 27043 Pinnacle 27046 Lawsonville/Sandy Ridge 27045 Rural Hall 27051 Walkertown 27052 Tobaccoville 27106 Westfield 27052 Walnut Cove/Danbury
Winston Salem
27114 Manor 27116 North Point* 27117 Waughtown* 27214 Browns Summit 27284 Kernersville 27288 Eden* 27310 Stokesdale/Oak Ridge* 27311 Pelham/Ruffin/Providence* 27320 Reidsville 27358 Summerfield
Art Young, Jr-Area Steward Zip Code Office
27502 Apex 27511 Cary 27587 Wake Forest 27592 Willow Springs
Raleigh
27612 Hilburn * 27604 Brentwood* 27627 Avent Ferry 27610 Sunny Brook 27624 North Ridge*
Jeff Essick-ADR Zip Code Office
27006 Advance 27012 Clemmons 27013 Cleveland 27017 Dobson 27020 Hamptonville* 27021 King* 27023 Lewisville*
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Jeff Essick-ADR Zip Code Office
27025 Madison* 27027 Mayodan 27028 Mocksville 27048 Stoneville 27054 Woodleaf 27055 Yadkinville 27239 Denton 27260 High Point/Archdale* 27282 Jamestown 27292 Lexington 27299 Linwood 27313 Pleasant Garden 27317 Randleman/Sophia 27360 Thomasville 27370 Trinity 27371 Troy/Biscoe
Greensboro 27401 Main 27405 Summit 27406 Spring Valley 27407 Westside 27677 Statesville* 28603 Hickory* 28604 Banner Elk 28605 Blowing Rock 28607 Boone/Todd 28609 Catawba 28610 Claremont 28618 Deep Gap 28621 Elkin 28622 Elk Park 28626 Fleetwood 28630 Granite Falls 28634 Harmony/Olin 28635 Hays/Traphill 28636 Hiddenite/Stoney Point 28637 Hildebran 28640 Jefferson/Creston/Crumpler 28642 Jonesville 28643 Lansing/Warrensville/Grassy Crk 28645 Lenior/Hudson* 28651 Millers Creek/ Purlear 28654 Moravian Falls, Ferguson, Boomer 28655 Morganton* 28657 Newland 28658 Newton/Conover/Maiden 28659 N Wilkesboro/Wilkesboro*
28663 Piney Creek 28670 Ronda/Roaring River 28673 Sherrills Ford/Terrell
28675 Sparta/Glade Valley/Ennice/Laurel Springs
28676 State Road/Thurmond 28679 Sugar Grove 28681 Taylorsville 28689 Union Grove 28690 Valdese/Connelly Springs 28692 Vilas/Zionsville 28694 West Jefferson
Frank Suttles -DR Zip Code Office
27203 Asheboro/Ramseur 27207 Bear Creek/ Goldston 27208 Bennett 27215 Burlington* 27229 Candor 27233 Climax 27235 Colfax* 27244 Elon 27253 Graham 27302 Mebane/Haw River 27306 Mount Gilead 27312 Pittsboro 27325 Robbins/Seagrove 27330 Sanford* 27344 Siler City 27349 Snow Camp 27356 Star 27376 West End/Jackson Springs/Eagle Springs 27501 Angier* 27505 Broadway 27510 Carrboro* 27514 Chapel Hill 27520 Clayton* 27526 Fuquay Varina* 27546 Lillington 27559 Moncure 27562 New Hill
Bryan Hudgins-ADR Zip Code Office
27504 Benson/Coats 27508 Bunn 27522 Creedmoor 27524 Four Oaks 27530 Goldsboro 27542 Kenly*
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Bryan Hudgins-ADR Zip Code Office
27545 Knightdale 27569 Princeton 27576 Selma 27577 Smithfield 27591 Wendell 27299 Zebulon 27801 Rocky Mount 27805 Aulander 27806 Aurora/Edward/Blounts Creek 27807 Bailey/Sims 27808 Bath 27809 Battleboro 27810 Belhaven/Pantego 27812 Bethel 27816 Castalia 27824 Engelhard/Fairfield/Scranton 27828 Farmville/Fountain* 27830 Freemont 27831 Garysburg 27834 Greenville 27839 Halifax 27844 Hollister 27845 Jackson/Margarettesville/Pleasant Hill 27846 Jamesville 27850 Littleton
27851 Lucama 27852 Macclesfield 27855 Murfreesboro/Conway/Como 27856 Nashville 27863 Pikeville 27864 Pinetops 27865 Pinetown 27869 Rich Square/Woodland/Kelford 27870 Roanoke Rapids/Gaston/Weldon 27871 Robersonville/Hamilton/Oak City 27874 Scotland Neck/Hobgood 27882 Springhope 27884 Stokes 27886 Tarboro 27888 Walstonburg 27892 Williamston 27893 Wilson/Elm City 27925 Columbia* 27928 Creswell/Roper* 27932 Edenton* 27948 Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills/Harbinger 27959 Nags Head
Please check the NC website at www.NCRLCA.com To see the local stewards and to see the latest updates in steward assignments.
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Please join us for APCU’s annual meeting! Atlanta Postal Credit Union's 92nd Annual Meeting will soon be here. Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2017. The meeting will convene at 2:00 PM. This year’s Annual Meeting will be held at the beautiful Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, located just behind the Georgia International Convention Center. The address is 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337. We have invited a very special speaker to set the stage and kick off this year’s Annual Meeting – Jane Jenkins Herlong. Jane is a Southern humorist who believes in the extraordinary healing power of humor and storytelling. Jane entertains using funny, original Southern stories, folky wisdom, and singing to help her audience live more productive, stress-free lives. Her presentation will be entertaining and appropriate for the entire family. We invite you to come to the meeting to learn more about your credit union, reconnect with fellow members and friends, and visit with APCU employees, directors, and volunteers. As always, there will be cash door prizes for several lucky winners and mementos for all who attend. Please join us for this very important event. If you are driving to the Annual Meeting, watch for APCU signs that will mark the way to the site of the 92nd Annual Meeting. If you are attending the NRLCA South Atlantic Conference and staying at the Crown Plaza Hotel, transportation will be provided for you, via motor coach, to and from the meeting site. We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Don DeCinque President and CEO
18 North Carolina Rural Carrier December 2016
SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE (SAC)
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! COME ON DOWN TO ATLANTA AND CELEBRATE WITH US!
When: January 28-30, 2017 Where: Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport, 1325 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30344 Rooms: Group Rate: $96 per night plus taxes. Parking is complimentary for hotel guests. Call 1-888-233-9527 by January 7, 2017 for reservations under the group rate Registration will be open: Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM and Monday 7:00-11:00 AM Note: For those interested, Atlanta Postal Credit Union has their Annual Meeting Saturday afternoon with GREAT PRIZES! Bus transportation will be available from the hotel. Schedule: Saturday- First seminar will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday- Morning services will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Doug Byrum leading and special entertainment. Opening session begins at 9:15 a.m. with the Presentation of Colors. Sheila Reardon-Gilman, National Auxiliary President, will speak on her project for the coming year. Don DeCinque will present information on the Atlanta Postal Credit Union, followed by Linda Foran with National General Auto Insurance. Following a short break, new carriers and RCA's will break out for special sessions where RCA's will hear more about the Rural Craft and new carriers will learn more about their jobs. The main session will continue with information from the Rural Carrier Benefit Plan, Legal Counsel and PAC. This session will end at lunch. After lunch our National President will speak, followed by a refreshment break leading into a Question & Answer (Q & A) session. A retirement seminar will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Joni Montroy. Monday- Session begins at 8:00 a.m. We will have the Postal Managers and/or Vice Presidents speak followed by a Question & Answer (Q & A) session with them and the National Officers. Our Executive Committee will speak also. New officers will be installed and we should finish no later than 12 noon. Come on down for a VERY informative session! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your SAC Board member; Derek Harpe or Van Carter. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
North Carolina’s Doug Byrum
sings along with Rick Vickery of Oklahoma and
Don McAdams of Alabama at the
National Convention in
Nashville, Tennessee.
December 2016 North Carolina Rural Carrier 19
NORTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
MRS. LEANNE ESSICK 229 Essick Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27127-9129 336-816-0999
VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. NORMA WILLIFORD 511 Old Goldsboro Road
Newton Grove, NC 28366-7759 Phone 910-594-0433
SEC./TREAS.
MRS. SUE KELLY 7661 Wilkins Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9361 910-488-5424
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MRS. JANICE FULWOOD
40 Mintz Cemetery Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Phone 910-443-2071
MRS. RONOAKE HEATH 25722 US HWY 64
Jamesville, NC 27846-9272 252-792-6614
MRS. SUSANNA REAVIS
435 Harvey’s Lane Traphill, NC 28685-9133
336-957-2004
CHAPLAIN MRS. CAROLYN WARD
3951 Virginia Rd Tyner, NC 29780-9797
252-221-4683
PROVIDENT GUILD WE NEED A VOLUNTEER
HISTORIAN
MRS. LUANN SHUE 325 Ed Weaver Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146-8570 704-857-6926
JUNIOR SPONSOR
MRS. SARAH STEWART 251 Cedar Drive
Stoneville, NC 27048-8412 336-427-3675
PAST PRESIDENT
MRS. SUSANNE REAVIS 345 Harvey’s Ln
Traphill, NC 28685-9133 336-957-2004
JUNIOR BOARD
PRESIDENT MADISON HALL 9028 Main Street
Godwin, NC 28344-8387
VICE PRESIDENT BOBBY DWYER
305 W Oak St Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
SECRETARY/TREASURER
BLAYNE COPELAND 106 Dogwood Lane
Camden, NC 27921-7668
Auxiliary News From
Roanoke Heath Executive Committee
The Fall Booster was held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Atlantic Beach on November 13th 2016. We had an awesome time seeing our NCRLCA friends from across our great state. The Auxiliary met Sunday morning after our joint session with the Association and also enjoyed devotional services held by Doug Byrum. Doug is a real asset to North Carolina. He serves as our state and national Chaplain. The Auxiliary National Program for 2016-2017 is PNO Scholarships to honor all the Past National Officers. These PNO’s include all prior NRCLA, Auxiliary as well as Junior officers. The PNO scholarships will offer several scholarships to children and grandchildren of rural letter carriers. The rules for these scholarships are available on the NRCLA.org website. Applications may be obtained from Auxiliary State Officers.
Below is our President’s program for 2016-2017. Motto: “Our Past Supporting our Future” Symbol: Mailbox and Graduation Cap Americanism: Our Freedoms Safety: Preventing Suicide Songs: “How Great Though Art” and “God Bless America” Flower: Iris and Apple Blossom As always we ask our Juniors to enter the Junior contests. We have contests for every age group. Rules can be found on our state website and from Auxiliary Officers. Age 6-8: design a poster “Eastern Blue Bird” Age 9-11: design a poster “Our Freedoms” Age 12-14: design a poster “Going to College” Age 15-17: write an essay “College Scholarships” Age 18-20: write an essay “Preventing Suicide” Special Education: design a poster “Mailbox and Graduation Cap” Because I am married to the PACman (Van Heath) – I need to remind our members to help support PAC. PAC raised nearly three thousand at our fall booster meeting in Atlantic Beach. Thanks to all who continue to support PAC, you are really awesome.
Season’s Greetings from the North Carolina Auxiliary.
NCRLCA Dues for 2016-2017 [ ] Regular…Cash………...………………$627.00 [ ] 1187…Bi-Weekly….……………………$24.12 [ ] Retired……Cash……………………...$109.00 [ ] 1187R…Monthly………………………...$9.08 [ ] 73, RCA, RCR……Cash…..………….$213.00 [ ] 1187……Bi-Weekly..…………………….$8.19 The membership year begins July 1, ends June 30. Please make checks payable to NCRLCA. Checks or membership form should be mailed to Vicki Gray, NCRLCA Secretary/Treasurer. The address is listed on page two. NOTE: “Dues, assessments, contributions or gifts to NCRLCA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.”
South Atlantic Conference
(SAC)
January 28-30, 2017 Crown Plaza Hotel Airport
1325 Virginia Avenue Atlanta GA 30344
Phone 866-750-3365 ~ ask for the SAC rate.
Room rates are $96.00/night +taxes The cutoff date for reservations is
January 7, 2017
MEMBERSHIP--If you have forgotten to pay your membership dues for the next year, please do so immediately. If your dues are delinquent, it could affect your Rural Carrier Benefit Plan Insurance. The most convenient way to pay is to sign a “dues withholding” form (1187 or 1187R for retirees).
If you need a form, please contact a board member.
DECEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 PAY DAY
3
1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
2 USPS NEW
YEAR’S HOLIDAY
3 4 5 6 7
PP-2
4 5 6 7 8 9
10 PP-26
8 9 10 11 12 13 PAY DAY
14
11 12 13 14 15 16 PAY DAY
17
15 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
HOLIDAY
17 18 19 20
21
PP-3
18 19 20 21 22 23
24 PP-1
22 23 24 25 26 27 PAY DAY
28
25
CHRISTMAS DAY
26 USPS
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
27 28 29 30 PAY DAY
31
29 30 31
NCRLCA 424 WAPITI DR SPRING LAKE NC 28390-1562
TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE PAID VALE NC
28168 PERMIT NUMBER
41
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