DEC. 2019 - JAN 2020 Volume 2019 / Issue 8 New York Postmasters, Managers and aspiring Managers ... making a difference. United Postmasters and Managers of America New York Chapter of UPMA Empire State Publication NEW YORK CHAPTER What’s Inside Page 3 - 4 ................................. President’s Message Page ? ................................??????????????????? Pages 14 - 15 ..................... The Importance of PACs Page 19 .................. UPMA Scholarship information United Postmasters and Managers of America Wishing our UPMA Family and Friends a Happy Holiday Season and a Joyous New Year!!!
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DEC. 2019 - JAN 2020Volume 2019 / Issue 8
New York Postmasters, Managers and aspiring Managers... making a difference.
United Postmasters and Managers of America
New York Chapter of UPMA
Empire State Publication
NEW YORK CHAPTER
Wha
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de Page 3 - 4 .................................President’s MessagePage ? ................................???????????????????Pages 14 - 15 .....................The Importance of PACsPage 19 .................. UPMA Scholarship information
UnitedPostmasters
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Wishing our UPMA Family
and Friendsa Happy
Holiday Season and a JoyousNew Year!!!
Empire State UPMA Executive Board Elected Officers
NEW YORK CHAPTER The (ESP) Empire State Publication UPMA (United Postmasters and Managers Association), [USPS 175-740] is published bimonthly with special editions in February and April by the New York State Chapter of United Postmasters and Managers Association of America (UPMA), 167 Dutch Road, W. Monroe, NY 13167. The subscription rate is paid for from the membership dues. Periodical postage paid at Salamanca, NY and additional mailing offices. Publication content and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect the views of UPMA. The Editor reserves the right to edit articles for length and to conform to the publication’s editorial style. Deadline for the ESP is the closest Sunday to the10th of each month prior to the date of issue. No ESP is printed in June, August, October or December. Notice to Postmasters: Please send all address labels clipped from undeliverable copies, along with USPS Form 3579, to (ESP) Empire State Publication UPMA, 167 Dutch Road, W. Monroe, NY 13167.
Appointed Officers
National Representatives
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Dan Leonard NYS Chapter PresidentPM Bath 14810 W: 607-776-7151 C: 607-398-8200 [email protected]
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Article II Organization
Section 4
Each Chapter chartered in accordance with and under the provisions of these Bylaws will be subject to the provisions of the governing documents, rules and policies of this Organization, and shall:
a) adopt a set of bylaws, which must not conflict with the Articles of Incorporation, or Bylaws of the National Organization (Any amendments to the Bylaws of the National Organization, which pertain to Chapters, shall automatically become a part of the Bylaws of each Chapter);
1. Doesn’t the State Chapters who vote at their state convention on National Bylaws violate the National Bylaws Article II Organization Section 4a?
Article V
Duties of the National Executive Board
Section 1
The National Executive Board shall have full power and authority over the affairs of the Organization within policies established by the annual National Convention and when the convention is not in session.
1. Does this mean the Executive Board can change or alter the Bylaws to suit the organization on when they must be submitted in order to accomplish its goals?
2. If not what does it really mean?
Article VI Conventions
Section 1
The governing body of the Organization shall be its annual National Convention. This National Convention shall be for the purpose of establishing organizational policy, for receiving and reviewing reports, for electing officers and for the consideration of other business.
1. Don’t the State Chapters who vote at their state convention on National Bylaws violate the National Bylaws Article VI Conventions Section 1?
Article VI Conventions
Section 6
Each Chapter shall be entitled in a National Convention assembled to one (1) vote for each ten (10) active members, or major fraction thereof. Five (5) active members shall constitute a major fraction.
a) On any voice vote, each active member registered and reported in good standing by the respective Chapters shall be entitled to vote.
1.(a) Does this mean only those that are present in the room can vote when the vote is taking place or all that are registered for the convention can cast their vote somehow even if some have left?
b) On any roll call vote, the vote shall be cast in accordance with each Chapter’s own decision as to method.
Members,
I’ve asked our National Executive Board to ask questions during the National Parliamentarian Review. The questions are as follows:
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1.(b) What does “On any roll call vote, the vote shall be cast in accordance with each Chapter’s own decision as to method” mean? Does it mean you can vote at National or State?
2. Does it also mean you can block vote or percentage vote?
3. Does it mean both?
Article VIII Committees
Section 3
There shall be a committee on Articles and Bylaws. This committee shall continuously review the governing documents and recommend proposed changes, which shall be placed on the agenda of the National Convention for consideration.
1. How are States available to vote on National items at their Chapter Conventions when they take place prior to the submitted changes being added to the National Convention agenda by the committee as Article VIII Committees Section 3 states where they should be considered?
Article X Amendments
Section 1
All proposed amendments to these Bylaws must be submitted in writing to the National Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the opening of the annual National Convention of the Organization. The proposed amendment or amendments to the Bylaws shall be published prior to the National Convention at which they are to be considered.
1. How are State Chapters able to vote on proposed amendment changes when Article X Section 1 states “The proposed amendment or amendments to the Bylaws shall be published prior to the National Convention at which they are to be considered?
Section 2
All proposed amendments to these Bylaws must be considered by a Committee on Articles and Bylaws, which shall make a recommendation to adopt or reject the proposed amendment.
How can the Executive Board create a policy where the Executive Board has the authority to recommend to adopt or reject the proposed amendment without the approval of the governing body at the National Convention or change the date of when proposed amendments have to be submitted by?
Section 3
All amendments shall be read at one session of the convention and acted upon at a subsequent session. No amendment to the Bylaws shall be deemed to be adopted unless supported by two-thirds vote of those having voting privileges.
Does this mean of those in the room that have voting privileges at the time of the vote or those that are registered for the convention where the vote is taken?
Section 4
Unless otherwise specified, the effective date of an amendment so adopted shall be immediately upon the adjournment of the convention.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
At the National Convention end when the convention was adjourned, does that mean whether the findings of this review find proper or not, that all the Bylaws will have to be resubmitted again?
When the criteria is set for proposed amendment submissions, can the criteria violate the Bylaws currently in place?
What is the proper criteria to follow for changes to be considered and shouldn’t the example given replicate the literature describing it?
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Block Voting - Growing Pains or Death Knoll?Will block voting be a growing pain that UPMA
resolves or will it be the beginning of the end?
So, what is block voting. Block voting is taking the majority vote and casting all the earned electoral votes for that state toward the majority winning candidate. While this may seem a simple majority rules democratic tradition, I believe I will show that this is far from the truth and is a method being used to corrupt our voting rights and disenfranchise the minority opinion and will most likely lead to less participation at meetings engendering less membership i.e. death knoll of UPMA. For without membership and the participation of the membership this organization will cease to exist.
First the rules: Robert’s Rules of Order Article VIII Voting has no reference to block voting. UPMA National Election Policy has no reference to block voting. In fact, none of the posted UPMA National Policies and Procedures at UnitedPMA.org even has the word “block” in it. Some states Bylaws specifically allow block voting. Some states have voted in session to allow block voting for a particular election even though their Bylaws state they must vote by percentage. This has been allowed and certified legitimate by the National Board representative at the State Convention.
Block voting has been used to sway the total electoral vote in larger states all to one candidate. Thus, in the national election totals, even though the winning candidate may not have the representative vote to win, they had the electoral count to win. While this may be exactly what someone wants, or may be what a state wants to have more than their fair share of voice in deciding an election or a constitutional issue, by corrupting the process it can have dire effects. Without elimination of block voting, eventually all states will have to block vote just so their winning candidate has any chance at being elected. This eliminates all minority votes from the national electoral totals.
How does this work? Take a fictional state with 38 electoral votes (based on total membership). In the election at the state convention, 47 percent cast their vote for candidate A and 53 percent cast their vote for candidate B. In a block voting system, because Candidate B won the raw vote, he receives all 37 electoral votes for that state, while Candidate A receives 0. In a percentage vote, Candidate B gets 20.14 votes and Candidate A receives 17.86. Every vote that was cast actually gets
counted in the state electoral total and in turn gets counted in the national electoral total.
Expand block voting across 3 large electoral count states all with a majority for one candidate and the marginally winning candidate now has 100 or more votes while the slightly loosing candidate has 0 (zero). When elections are only 25 states or so, overcoming a 100-vote head start with non-block voting states is almost impossible as the difference is generally a close vote as it was in the 3 block voting states. If the average spread is just 3 votes as in the above example, it would take 34 states all voting the same way to overcome the 100-vote head start. There are no longer 34 states voting in East or West elections.
When the minority voice is not counted and in fact their earned electoral votes (by their membership in UPMA) are actually cast diametrically opposed to how they voted, their motivation to continue to participate and maintain membership will be reduced. Over time this will mean fewer attendees, less diversity and fewer members as minority opinion member’s voice is not counted. With another management organization suing in federal court for the right to represent Postmasters and Manager members of that organization that they currently cannot do, UPMA may no longer be the only representative Association in town.
UPMA is better served in the long run to embrace diversity, to make every vote count, to hear every members’ voice and to demonstrate integrity in the decentralized voting process at state level. Integrity requires the best of all us every day, including our elected officials. Lust for power over elections will lead to rampant block voting across most states just to be heard as much as possible. This will lead to a homogeneous organization bereft of diversity and new ideas, with declining participation and membership.
I am therefore going to pursue a National Bylaw prohibiting block voting in any state.
When it is your turn to vote, make sure your vote will always count.
Karl BussUPMA Executive Vice President Kentucky PO Box 702West Paducah KY 42086
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Dave Cook, Frank Kouba, Cathy Winnie and myself attended the New England Conference, as NY was invited this year to be part of it. We aren’t members as of yet but should be voted in at this year’s Legislative Session. There was training provided. We heard from the Northeast Area VP on how the NE is performing and how they considerably raised the amount of our members who will receive raises or payouts compared
to last year. We heard from our National President, Dan Heins, on current concerns and addressed some National concerns. We heard from our legislative representatives on those concerns and where we are with any bills. The Maine Chapter hosted a good conference and I want to thank them for inviting us to participate. We shared many concerns about our organization; where we intend to go and how we are to get there.
New England Conference
Fall Board Meeting, Cazenovia, NY
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Dave Cook, Frank Kouba, Cathy Winnie and myself attended the New England Conference, as NY was invited this year to be part of it. We aren’t members as of yet but should be voted in at this year’s Legislative Session. There was training provided. We heard from the Northeast Area VP on how the NE is performing and how they considerably raised the amount of our members who will receive raises or payouts compared to last year. We heard from our National President, Dan Heins, on current concerns and addressed some National concerns. We heard from our legislative representatives on those concerns and where we are with any bills. The Maine Chapter hosted a good conference and I want to thank them for inviting us to participate. We shared
many concerns about our organization; where we intend to go and how we are to get there.
We had a productive Fall Conference in Cazenovia, NY. The site of this coming years convention is a nice area, provides for a free breakfast every morning and the staff seems very friendly. We will be looking at setting up some training on various subjects, having a reception and trying something a little different this year. Information will be coming out as soon as solidified. We renewed several incentives that will be in another article. We should be looking at Thursday afternoon for Convention free time to see the area with training Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Convention Committees: I had several surveys
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Dave Cook, Frank Kouba, Cathy Winnie and myself attended the New England Conference, as NY was invited this year to be part of it. We aren’t members as of yet but should be voted in at this year’s Legislative Session. There was training provided. We heard from the Northeast Area VP on how the NE is performing and how they considerably raised the amount of our members who will receive raises or payouts compared to last year. We heard from our National President, Dan Heins, on current concerns and addressed some National concerns. We heard from our legislative representatives on those concerns and where we are with any bills. The Maine Chapter hosted a good conference and I want to thank them for inviting us to participate. We shared many concerns about our organization; where we intend to go and how we are to get there.
We had a productive Fall Conference in Cazenovia, NY. The site of this coming years convention is a nice area, provides for a free breakfast every morning and the staff seems very friendly. We will be looking at
setting up some training on various subjects, having a reception and trying something a little different this year. Information will be coming out as soon as solidified. We renewed several incentives that will be in another article. We should be looking at Thursday afternoon for Convention free time to see the area with training Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Convention Committees: I had several surveys that were anonymous that volunteered to help on a committee. Those that are volunteering please send me an email to let me know which ones you may be interested in, so I know who you are as many hands make light work.
Legislative in DC is coming the end of February, please advise me if you are attending as appointments on the Hill will be made starting in January.
Mitigations - They’re over for this year but have you started documenting your items heading in to this fiscal year?
Come to Cazenovia, NY State ConventionMay 27-31, 2020
As both the Northeast Area Coordinator and as the 1st District Coordinator for New York, I get calls just about every day about some type of Postmaster issue. If they are members, I try to do all I can to get a resolution to their issue, and if the caller is not a member, I will help, but I also get them to join our great organization.
I also get calls from members wanting me to notify the national President or national office of some wrong that is happening to Postmasters in a certain area. UPMA has a protocol for those issues, for a good reason. Just as you would not want one of your employees to go to your POOM about a problem without giving you a chance to resolve it, your POOM or District Manager would feel the same way.
When you have an issue with your POOM or DM, the proper way to deal with that issue is to meet with your boss yourself and try to resolve the issue. Many times, the POOM may not realize what is happening, and will fix the problem without any delay. There are also times that he or she may be the problem, but they don’t see it that way.
In those cases, that is where either your UPMA District Coordinator(DC) or your State President comes in. Refer the issue to them, along with all data and copies of emails, letters, and etc. to show where the problem exists. Also send the results of your prior contact on the issue with the POOM or DM. Sometimes, there may only be a problem in perception on the part of the Postmaster, and the DC or President will try to show the Postmaster what can resolve the issue.
If the problem can be validated, the DC or President will take it to the POOM or DM for you, but they will expect to see that you have already tried to resolve it at the lowest level. Once the DC or President has met with
upper management, they will report back to you on the results. If the results are not sufficient to resolve the problem, the DC or President will escalate the problem to your Area Coordinator. UPMA uses an issue tracking form, and that needs to be completed by either the DC or President and is referred to the Area Coordinator for action.
The Area Coordinator will then meet with staff at the Area level to try and resolve the issue not only for that District, but hopefully will set a precedent for all Districts in that Area. If successful at that level, the issue is reported to the national office as being resolved, and the tracking form will be noted at UPMA HQ.
However, if the issue cannot be resolved at the Area level, then and only then will President Dan and the national office work on the issue with Postal Headquarters. Again, Dan does not want to bring issues that only apply to one district to HQ unless we have exhausted all attempts locally to resolve the problem. The reason for that is that the President and national office want to maintain a reasonably positive relationship with Postal Headquarters, and bringing small local issues to the table will hinder our attempts to get the larger issues, such as dignity and respect for postmasters heard at the national level.
Please remember this article and take heed of it as you ask your State and Area officers to resolve issues for you as a member. Take it to your boss first, document all responses, and then refer it to your District Coordinator or State President with full data and documentation. They will take the ball from there and will see that it gets to the proper channels until it is resolved, hopefully to your satisfaction. Remember though, the issue has to be something reasonable.
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Gerald Geddis HQ Field SalesPM Cambridge 12816 W: 518-677-3585PO Box 500 C: 518-391-9251Cambridge, NY 12816 [email protected]
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Our Fall conference was held Sat. Nov. 2 at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Cazenovia, NY. Call to order @ 8:06
AM., with 20 members in attendance. Invocation by David Laughlin and Pledge of Allegiance led by Lisa Tripodo. 6 Past Presidents (Frank Kouba, Cathy Winnie, Heidi Freeman, Dave Laughlin, Kristine Lion, Michael Silvestri) acknowledged including current Retiree President, Michael Silvestri. Frank Kouba is our current National Area East Coordinator. Announcement of Voting members and roll call. 6 out of 8 board members attended; Dan Leonard, Gerry Geddis, Michael Silvestri, Amy Dalrymple, Cathy Winnie, and Rachel Norton-Rowland. A quorum was met. Motion made by Amy Dalrymple to forego the reading of the convention minutes, 2nd by Rachel Norton-Rowland. 5 yay 1 nay. Passed. Send copy of minutes to board members.
Discussion on National Bylaws/ National Convention-what transpired and outcome, parliamentarian and Roberts rules.
NE area Coordinator Frank K.-New England Council proposal is to include all of New York and New Jersey and rename it to Northeast Area Council. Proposal will be voted on at the Legislative Summit.
Dan Leonard- Fall topics of discussion, UPMA 2020 membership contest and the 2020 Legislative Summit. 2020 NY State convention, reduction of tasks, mitigation, DUO impacts, facility repairs.
Gerry G- Budget/Audit. Mike S. for Tammy Hurd-unable to attend--Legislative
for 2020, members should make their own appointments and inform Tammy Hurd. Don’t just wait for DC, reach out to representatives now, become more active, prepare yourself for your meeting. Go online at www.house.gov
Amy Dalrymple- membership contest details, received positive feedback on UPMA portfolios for new members, career conferences-good turnout and signups, PM essentials training is also a good resource to sign up new members. Double representation if UPMA member vs NAPS and access to PM website for training, etc. if UPMA member. Postmasters only receive representation if UPMA member. Dues are less than craft members. Ideas to recruit new members and recently retired members.
Rachel R-PAC- YTD 315 NY contributors for a total of $6,700+. Would like incentives for PAC donations including 50/50 raffle at district spring and fall meetings. Sign up for E-PAC.
Cathy Winnie-Chapter member rep-Do not share passwords-Hot topic, ask neighboring EAS to gain access in TACS for your office in your absence. In general, member representation needs have been low. Would like more 1on 1 training sessions with members-discuss strategies.
Geoff Randall- Education-unable to attend-letter was read-needs training ideas for State convention. Heidi Freeman—Editor—possibly decreasing from 8 to 6 yearly issues, send in articles timely for our membership.
Robert Holterman—Webmaster—NYS website has received 1400 hits on main page, 5100 hits throughout. 75% directly, 20% search engine, 5% social media apps. Membership ideas to post, Ideas for other information to post, add link to website on facebook and email signatures. Looking into online registration for state convention.
Michael Silvestri—Retiree President—Send list of retirees to Editor, donations for memorial for Donna Dort at church in Kennedy, NY. Sending letters to try and institute vote by mail in NY.
District Coordinators-1st—Frank K.—Realignment-10 offices from Triboro
district. 29 attendees at fall swing; having Christmas party, PME classes, fund raisers.
2nd –Dan L.-DUOs, a couple of management investigations going on.
3rd Mary Dillon—15 members 11 district reps attended. Great exchange of ideas, laundry list for the Albany district, need more learn and grow sessions, a summer get together for district.
4th—Liz Forsell—27 members 17 district reps attended. Spring meeting will be held in Saratoga again. Liz Forsell is a new National Sergeant at Arms.
5th –Dawn Porter—17 members attended including District Manager.
Burger--$60,000+. Convention—May 27-31, 2020 at Hampton Inn &
Suites in Cazenovia. Room rates $109 night. Decorations—Brenda Finch—Meet me in St. Louis theme for banquet, Hillbilly theme for opening reception. Maureen Wratten –work on registration form—Jill Gresens, Deana Wood—Banquet chairs. Cathy Winnie and Brenda Finch volunteered for time and place committee for 2021 State convention. Parliamentarian—Dave Laughlin—Flash
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drive with UPMA logo for handouts with Parliamentarian procedures—check on costs. Waiting on outcome of National resolution.
Bylaws and State fiscal policy—Kristine Lion—nothing has been submitted.
New Business—Incentives—Scholarships—Motion made by Cathy Winnie, 2nd by Rachel R. to award 3 -$500 Jennison scholarships and 3--$1,000 Burger Scholarships. Carried.
Legislative—Motion made by Amy D. 2nd by Cathy W. to reimburse $500 to all members that attend the legislative summit in DC. All members must attend the meeting on Sunday and attend all scheduled Hill meetings. Discussion—Does this include retirees? Yes—all members. Motion carried.
State Convention—Motion made by Rachel R. 2nd by Amy D. to reimburse all members up to 2 nights hotel accommodations at state convention. Discussion. Ammended to add hotel receipts be included in order to receive reimbursement. 2nd by Amy D. discussion. Carried.
National Convention—Motion made by Mike S. 2nd by Cathy W. to reimburse $600 to active and $350 to retiree members that attend 2020 National convention in St. Louis. Discussion. Carried.
District Reimbursement—Dan L. 2nd by Gerry G. to stipend to each of the 5 districts up to $3000. Discussion. This includes flowers/cards to come out of district funds. Carried.
Additional State topics—Motion made by Cathy W. 2nd by Rachel R. to reimburse First timers and the sponsor of first timers, their state registration cost. Discussion. Carried.
Motion made by Mike S.-- charge $100 registration fee. No 2nd. Failed. Motion made by Cathy W. 2nd by Amy D. to establish progressive registration fee of $50 to $75 to $100 at the door. Discussion. Ammended to $50 registration fee with a progression of $75-$100. Dates to be determined by President Dan when registration form develops. 2nd by Amy D. Discussion. Ammended to add active members and guests. 2nd by Amy D. discussion. Carried. Motion made by Amy D. 2nd by Cathy W. to set Retirees registration fee at 75% of actives fees. Discussion. Carried.
Motion made by Cathy W. 2nd by Rachel R. to charge $35 for a 1 day registration fee to include all members, non-members, and guests attending. Carried.
Motion made by Cathy W. 2nd by Rachel R. to approve 2019 state convention minutes. Carried.
Open discussion –Spring Swings-- Liz Forsell stated that the 4th district
Spring meeting will be held on March 26th, 2020. State Fall Meeting will be held on Nov. 7-8, 2020. Location to be determined. Meeting will be held on Sat and Sun. Board members and attendees will only have to stay 1 night as opposed to 2, and will not have to use any annual leave on Friday.
2020 Elections—Three positions will be open—Executive VP, Chapter Member Rep VP and Secretary/Treasurer. All are a 2 year term.
Budget—Motion made by Cathy W. 2nd by Rachel R. that the Sec/Treas position receive a payment of 3% of monthly dues, on a quarterly basis, beginning Jan 1, 2020. When a new Sec/Treas takes office, payment is prorated based on time of service. Discussion. 1 opposed. Carried.
Motion made by Mike S. 2nd by Amy D. that President Dan purchase a laptop for NY UPMA business purposes, to remain in the possession of current President, of up to $1,000. Carried.
Membership Drives—personal reachout—go to PME/Career awareness conferences.
Motion made by Dan L. 2nd by Cathy W. to start up 3 digit/county meetings with a $100 start-up fee paid by the state. Must call President Dan for monetary approval. Discussion. Carried.
2021 State convention –looking for venues with dates between May 27th and June 7th, 2021. Motion made by Rachel R. 2nd by Amy D. that the state purchases 1000 UPMA logo post cards including links to website, face book page printed on pc with UPMA logo to distribute to districts. Discussion—check on costs. Carried.
Benediction—Dave L. Motion by Cathy W. 2nd by Amy D to adjourn meeting. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 3:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,Gerald P. GeddisNYUPMA Secretary/Treasurer
2020 Incentives For MembersLEGISLATIVE SUMMIT – Washington DC/Arlington, VA 2/23-2/26,2020
$500.00 per member – Must attend Sunday night State meeting, all UPMA sessions, Hill visits
STATE CONVENTION – Cazenovia, NY 5/27-5/31/2020 - Reimburse up to 2 nights’ hotel
NATIONAL CONVENTION – St. Louis, MO 8/1-8/7/2020 - $600 Active members or $350.00 retirees
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What does that mean? So many times we are asked by non-members and even current members, what is UPMA going to do for me? As your membership VP, I can tell you that we (UPMA ) are here for you. Most of us won’t need representation in our career ALL of us, however, will need mentoring, training and development along the way. We are growing in numbers - that is making us stronger, we are being heard and respected. We are all here to keep USPS strong. To have a future, to have a viable retirement. We can’t have any of that without
engagement with our employees and engagement with our district , area and headquarters Your State President and Executive VP’s are here to represent your concerns and be your voice. We take your issues to the state, who then take them to National Executives that represent us at a national level . So please, keep bringing us your concerns and we will do our best to be your voice!
Amy DalrympleNYS Executive VP
Does anyone remember when we used to meet locally every month or at least once a quarter ? We would like to start these meetings up again If you are interested in starting up a county meeting get in touch with me and I will help get you started .
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As I sit here working on this article, the Northeast as well as other parts of the country are experiencing an early winter weather scenario.
Just like this cold blast, it seems peak season sneaks up on us all. I don’t understand why we aren’t prepared at times, Thanksgiving comes each November, but it’s late this year. I have heard my holiday shopping season is now too short. Christmas has been December 25th each year of my life.
It’s all in preparation. There will always be intangibles but if you have a plan at least you’re ahead of the game. Your plan should have allowance for unexpected events. I know, much easier said than done.
The Postal Service works on narrow margins of profit and we don’t have a bullpen of replacements. Staffing in some areas is near impossible at times just to cover. Each AO operation is unique in some way, but ultimately we do the same job of delivering.
I have said this, I don’t know how many times, but for new managers, network with your surrounding offices. It doesn’t always work, but it is one of the most effective ways of succeeding. Reach out to other facilities and try to partner when you can. It may be loaning an employee, even a vehicle.
I have heard and seen too many times, an office or manager, “hiding” their help. Their employee dictates to them what hours and where they will work. The district can run the reports to see when this happens. Please don’t operate like this. We all take turns being the one in need.
Especially during peak season, we need to partner and assist each other where we can.
I hope that each of you finds a way to enjoy the season a little even with all the demands on us.
Earlier this fall I attended the 4th district meeting and was pleased to see the involvement of our District Manager, Henry Dynka and his staff. Apparently other districts had them in attendance as well. This is encouraging. It allows us to put a face to a name and hear firsthand what they feel we need to focus on. It also opens up channels for feedback to the district.
I am including 2 links in this article that will take you to the Albany district page where there is a number of informative, learn and grow sessions that may be relevant to your needs in your operations. Use your Ace computer at work to access.
Hopefully, this is of use to some of you. I am still looking for input on areas of training that you, the members, would like to see at State Convention. You still have a shot at being the first to give input.
In the meantime, may you get adequate help for the holiday season.
PostalEase Allotments to Postmasters and ManagersPolitical 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 di-rect 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 employ-ee 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 the National Office 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: $_____________________
Can you believe it? Where did the year, the last ten years, the last 20 years go? Some days in the PO now seem so long with all the added tasks and directives, then in the blink of an eye, you’re in for 20 years.
Most of us are saying, it’s a good thing we’re at the end of our career instead of just starting out, but why? Why have things changed so much? Why have we gotten away from the simple ways of doing business? Why does it feel like there are a million eyes on everything we do, and we are questioned at every turn?
Lately we have been given directives for different parts of our daily operation that would have always been under the category “manage the business”, or in other words be a Postmaster. Without a good explanation of why, these directives come across as demeaning and frankly uneducated. Who knows our offices better than we do? Who knows the quirks that can make a day go well, or quickly bad? Who knows how to juggle last minute staffing shortages, broken down vehicles, late mail trucks, weather issues, and cram it all in before you open your window!
PLEASE, could we get back to a little dignity and respect?
Moral can sink SO fast when there is not a mutual dignity and respect at every level…we tell small children “you get what you give”…you give respect, you get respect..you give rudeness you’ll probably get rudeness…
It doesn’t have to be this way, we are all problem solvers….
LET US BE PART OF A WAVE OF CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!
We should not hear at meetings that some of us are looking for new employment outside of Post Office, especially nearing the end of a good career. Does that not tell our upper management or organization that something is extremely wrong? We’re willing to give up committed employees that easily, and not try to fix the problems? Come on!
So, what are we to tell the new folks that are coming up behind us? How, or will they stay 20 years…. change is the answer, change….
Everything is changing so fast, and the focus seems to be changing from taking care of our own, to taking care of DATA….and the up and comers are much more used to a DATA driven world.
Let’s remember though…DATA isn’t wonderful to customers at the counter, DATA doesn’t mentor new employees, and DATA surely doesn’t care about a post office crew. And that’s what drives good performance?
Let’s hope that in 2020, we can drive CHANGE, CHANGE for the better for every Postmaster. We ALL deserve it.
Holiday Blessings to All,
Donna JennessPostmaster Clayton NY 2020 NY Convention Chair
Donna Jenness 2020 Convention ChairPM Clayton 13624 W: 315-232-2312727 Beecher St. C: 315-408-5165Clayton, NY 13624 [email protected]
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When the last three slides of the telecom are about you, it can’t be a good day or can it? It was a great day for Accord, New York Postmaster Cathy Winnie since it was her retirement day and those last three slides were congratulations and best wishes. That kind of tribute tells you how valuable Cathy was to her MPOO. The sign on her lawn said, “The Legend has retired” and over 100 attendees were there the following day for a huge retirement party, to show how valuable Cathy is to her peers, her community, her family, friends and UPMA.
The huge cake in the shape of a post card celebrated the 40 years of service and summed up much of the Cathy Winnie story.
Life is too short to wake-up with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it! If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. Dr. Seuss
Cathy started her career on Long Island as a clerk at Glenwood Landing. Her Dad was a New York Detective, perhaps that’s where her passion for advocacy begins. Cathy moved to a city carrier position and then a clerk position in upstate New York at Kingston. She settled into marriage, a family and a Postmaster position. She became active in the League and brought her daughter, Katie, to a meeting when she was only a few weeks old. Jamie, her daughter, came along and followed in the convention adventures. Unfortunately, her husband Butch passed away while the girls were still teenagers. As a young widow, with two daughters, it would have been easy for Cathy to focus all of her time and energy close to home but she chose to set the example of how family and faith can allow you to become a positive role model through your work ethic, community service and organizational involvement. Today both daughters have graduated from college and are pursuing careers of their own.
Cathy’s postal career includes Postmaster positions in Esopus, Shokan, Ulster Park and Accord. Almost
immediately after becoming a Postmaster, Cathy’s role as an Adverse Action Counselor began. She was trained by NLPM Attorney, John DiFalco and for over three decades, she has been considered an accomplished advocate for members. One goal of great leaders is to replace themselves. Mentor those to carry on in your footsteps. Cathy has worked toward that goal for years teaching adverse action classes across the nation. Those trainees have been representing members too, so her legacy of advocating for members has assisted hundreds of members and saved jobs.
In the New York Chapter she has served as Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President. She was honored with New York’s Postmaster of the Year award and named to Jim Merritt’s New York Iron Maidens. Cathy served as National Vice President for both NLPM and UPMA.
Cathy’s community service includes a long list of school and athletic organizations as her daughters, Katie and Jamie were growing up. She has just finished her tenure as Lion’s Club President to coincide with her retirement.
Attendees came from across the nation to celebrate because Cathy Winnie has been more than just a co-worker. Comments from the retiree party included, “You could always call on Cathy to step up”; “You couldn’t find a better friend”, “ You can always count on Cathy to help” and “She always had a Pat story” referring to her Mom. Rarely do you find someone that in every way exceeds expectations, Cathy is that kind of friend and mentor. While it will be New York’s loss that she plans to travel during her retirement, the great news is she is always just a phone call away. For UPMA members, she is only moving from the Active membership to the Retirees and she will continue to do what she has always done.
If you have ever received an email from Cathy, at the bottom you would have seen her motto. When you have been blessed with knowing the real Cathy Winnie, you may believe that often one is all you need!
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. – Edward Everett Hale
The Legend Retireswritten by Frank Kouba
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All applications must be postmarked by April 6, 2020.
The board approved 6 Scholarships to be given out at the State convention.
3 Edwin D. Jennison Sr. Scholarships for $500.00 each.
3 Frank & Helen Burger Scholarships for $1000.00 each
Are you a NYS UPMA member?
Do you have children or grandchildren who are graduating 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 UPMA Scholarship award.
The scholarship applications are in this issue. All applications and other required documents must be postmarked by April 6, 2020.Again, this year all winners will be invited to attend our State Convention so presentations of awards can be made at the banquet.
The Frank & Helen Burger Scholarship has awarded 85 scholarships since 1994.
The Edwin D. Jennison Sr. Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of Ed Jennison, long time Postmaster of Milton NY.
Help a young person achieve his/her goal of obtaining an academic certification or college degree. Make copies of the application and pass them on to your children or grandchildren. Remember to tell them that the scholarships are possible because of active and retired UPMA members like you!
or my address is:Daniel O’Neil, Scholarship chairperson8 Ridge Terrace East, Canajoharie, NY 13317-1329.
It’s UPMAScholarship Application
Time!!!
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EDWIN D. JENNISON Sr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted before APRIL 6, 2020 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 ___________________________________________________________________________
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 lifegoals.
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 6, 2020
EDWIN D. JENNISON Sr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted before APRIL 6, 2020 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 ___________________________________________________________________________
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 lifegoals.
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 6, 2020
EDWIN D. JENNISON Sr MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This APPLICATION and all additional pages must be submitted before APRIL 6, 2020 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 ___________________________________________________________________________
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 lifegoals.
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 6, 2020
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Frank & Helen Burger Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
NEW YORK CHAPTER UPMA
2020
Student’s Full Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
This scholarship is only available for students of current or retred Postmasters.
Please note: Children and grandchildren of associate members are not eligible for this scholarship.
THIS APPLICATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:1- Students high school transcript
2- College entrance board test results (SAT or ACT); Not necessary if atending trade school
3- Personal resume of scholastc actvites, extracurricular actvites, sports, employment history, community service, clubs, positons
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 aspiratons for the future.
5- Two Leters of recommendaton.
6- 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 2019 or a high school senior who will
graduate in May/June 2020.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by April 6, 2020.
Send completed applicaton to: Dan O’Neil, 8 Ridge Terrace East, Canajoharie NY 13317.
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Awards from Albany District PM Meeting
Hank Dynka presenting Mark Johnson with the Green Belt Award.
Hank Dynka congratulates Marjorie Beebe on her retirement.
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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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This is to inform you of the upcoming Legislative Summit 2020. The dates of the Legislative Summit are Sunday February 23 thru Wednesday February 26. The New York delegation along with the rest of the country will be visiting Capitol Hill on Tuesday February 25. President Dan, at a recent executive board meeting has approved a $500.00 incentive for all members that arrive on Sunday and attend the 5:00 pm UPMA NYS information meeting. You must also attend the Monday morning meeting scheduled to be held at the Renaissance Hotel and the afternoon briefing scheduled to be held at the Capitol Visitors Center. After attending these meeting, you will be fully prepared to meet your representatives. You will be able to intelligently discuss the issues that affect the Postal Service and all Postal
employees. Most of all, attending the Legislative Summit you will experience a great time. You will return home with a new enthusiasm and a better outlook on your job. I have been making the trip to Washington D.C. for many years and I look forward to making the trip for many years to come. So, get your registration in now ($30.00 until January 15), and make your reservations at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington Virginia (703) 412 1300 (room rate $169.00/night for three nights). This room block will be only held until January 15th. When making your reservation don’t forget to mention that you’re a member of UPMA. You will be happy you did.
Until next time may God bless you, your family and friends.
The Downstate Perspective
Well, we just came through our series of district swings. I was able to attend 4th and 5th District swings and was very impressed by the organization, speakers attending, and the great showing by our membership. There was a lot of info shared both by the presenters and by the attendees back to management. I owe 3rd District an apology- I was scheduled to attend but got stuck overnight in Pennsylvania (an unplanned stay-AAARRRGH!!!) for my part-time retirement job. At any rate, it was great to network and visit with my UPMA brothers and sisters at the swings.
This does seem to be the season for gathering. As I write this message, today is Veteran’s Day. Not only did I take advantage of specials for veterans (my wife was especially fond of the free carwash LOL!:-)) but I also had a chance to visit with some fellow veterans in a couple of shops I visited. Thank you again to all of our veterans for your service to our country. It seems that wherever you go, you can always find a chance gathering of veterans who don’t know each other but share a moment of
friendship and comradeship with each other. We are truly blessed to have an organization like UPMA with so many veteran members.
Finally, before long the holiday season will be upon us. The Thanksgiving meal will hardly be cool before the USPS kicks off the holiday season with the traditional Black Friday rush, millions of holiday cards, and the last-minute shippers who want it there the next day but don’t want to pay for Express Mail.
After a brief week’s respite between Christmas and New Year, the 2nd Quarter gets into full swing and Legislative is just around the corner.
Whatever you do this holiday season, make some time to gather with friends. If you can’t meet, try a phone call or, better yet, a real letter or holiday card. You might just brighten the day of someone in need of a friendly smile, story or thoughtful gesture. May you all have a Blessed Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy New Year. See you at Legislative in February!
Greetings one and all!
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The 2020 UPMA Legislative Summit will take place February 23rd – February 25th in Washington, DC. The accommodations are at the Renaissance Capitol View Hotel in Arlington, VA.
The room rate is $169.00 per night and will be honored until January 15th, 2020. Make your reservations now. You also must register for the event. See the registration form in this issue or go to Unitedpma.org to register online.
I just want to highlight what happens at this Summit.Sunday evening, the NY state delegation will meet
and discuss the plan to speak with our representatives, Senators and Congressmen, on the Hill. That means you meet with your own representatives or their aides. You will also have the opportunity to go with others to their representative meetings.
On Monday morning, after a 5-star breakfast at the hotel, we will take the Metro to a meeting room which UPMA organizes. There speakers which support Postal Bills will inform us on the issues. This prepares us to speak to our Representatives on Tuesday.
Monday evening, we are on our own. Sometimes we go out together for dinner to one of the excellent restaurants in DC or Arlington. There is also time to enjoy
the many sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, the many museums and monuments or any other attractions in the DC area. Arlington Cemetery is very interesting. There is a lot of history there, including John F. Kennedy and many more war heroes that are buried there.
Traveling to DC is always a fun adventure. In the past we have driven down, but this year my friends and I have made plans to take the train from Penn Station to Union Station. It is very affordable and you don’t have to worry about driving conditions. You can also sleep on the train since you are not driving. I know Frank Kouba can sleep just about anywhere!
On Tuesday, we again will take the Metro into DC and meet with our representatives to tell them about our concerns on Postal issues Don’t forget to bring a camera so that you can take a picture with your representatives. That evening is again “free” time where you can visit the many sites or just hang out with UPMA friends from around the country.
I feel great after attending this event and feel a very real and satisfied feeling of accomplishment!
Steve Steinbaum
Legislative News!!!
UPMA New York State ChapterNewly Retired Members
Annette I. Hurley Postmaster Retired Edwards
Laura W. Rankin Postmaster Retired Tully
Fletcher Haug Associate Member OIC Montrose
Salina M. Lockwood Postmaster Retired Edmeston
Eva M. Fye Postmaster Retired Moira
Robert L. Simone Postmaster Retired Salt Point
Catherine R. Winnie Postmaster Retired Accord
James Burke Postmaster Retired Central Islip
Lalta P. Singh Postmaster Retired Orient
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 ❏ UPMA Retired ❏ Associate Member ❏ Guest
❏ Supervisor ❏ Manager ❏ EAS Professional ❏ PMR
Post Office You Represent: City _________________________________________________________ State __________
Name of your congressman or congresswoman (not senator): ________________________________________________
Your Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State ________ ZIP _____________________
Payment (Payment in full, using one of the following payment options,must accompany this form; payment is non-refundable):
The UPMA National Office will reserve threerooms per UPMA chapter for the Legislative Summitat the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800South Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA 22202; 703-413-1300. The room rate of $169 will be honored until Jan.15, 2020, or until the room block is sold out, whichev-er comes first.
All reservations must be accompanied by the firstnight’s room deposit. After Jan. 15, all first-night roomdeposits will be non-refundable. You may hold allthree rooms in one name or individually.
Call Gerri Swarm, 703-683-9027, by Dec. 1 withthe name(s) and credit card information to hold therooms. After Dec. 1, all remaining rooms will be avail-able to any UPMA member who would like to attend.
Hotel Information
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2020 Legislative SummitFebruary 23-26, 2020
Renaissance Arlington Capitol View Hotel2800 S. Potomac Ave.Arlington, VA 22202
703-413-1300Room rate - $169.00 per night
Rate available until January 15, 2020
New York State UPMA ConventionMay 27-31,2020
Hampton Inn and Suites25 Lakers Lane
Cazenovia, NY 13035315-655-7666
Room rate: $109.00 includeshot breakfast
UPMA National ConventionAugust 1-7, 2020
Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel800 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
1-877-303-0104Request UPMA room rate-
$119.00 per nightRate available through July 8, 2020
Deadline for February 2020 NYS ESP issueJanuary 11th by 5:00 pm
