'Latina Style' Praises USPS Sustainability

USPS is one of four national businesses singled out by Latina Style magazine for its “culture of conservation.” Along with IBM, Verizon and uniform provider Aramark, the Postal Service receives plaudits from the magazine for “transforming global environmental challenges and their commitment to investing in a sustainable future for the earth.” The article features quotes from officers Sam Pulcrano and Susan Brownell outlining recent USPS sustainability efforts.

To read the article, cut and paste this link: http://www.latinastyle.com/currentissue/v16-3/corporate.php.

Election Season: USPS Property Restrictions

The Hatch Act isn’t the only federal guideline governing the conduct of postal employees in the election process. Postal Service facility regulations also restrict campaign signs on USPS property, banning the placement of “freestanding signs, posters, or furniture of any type” on the interior or exterior of postal buildings.

This prohibition applies to locations where campaign signs might be placed, such as “postal walkways, steps, plazas, lawns, or landscaped areas, driveways, parking lots, or other exterior spaces.” For more information, see Postal Operations Manual (POM) 124.54.a.

“Campaigning for election to any public office” — partisan or non-partisan — is not allowed on postal property, except on public sidewalks that border postal property. See Postal Operations Manual (POM) 124.54.a for more information.

$10.99 Lion Country Safari Tickets Thru 11/21

Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach is offering $10.99 admission to government employees --- including postal workers --- through November 21. That's quite a savings as regular adult admission is $25.50 and kids cost $18.50.

Employees may can enjoy the discount for up to four people in one vehicle when they present a valid ID or paycheck stub.

Lion Country Safari has a drive-through safari, home to over 900 animals roaming free just inches from your car. There are animal exhibits and encounters, rides, games, food and shopping in the walk-through park.

Visit LionCountrySafari.com for hours and more information or call 561-793-1084.

US Postage Paid 39 USC 3406 = No Postage for Military, Overseas Absentee Ballots

The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act requires states to transmit absentee ballots to military and overseas voters covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act no later than 45 days before a federal election.

This year, September 18, marks 45 days before the November 2 election and falls on a Saturday. Post Offices that are open on Saturday should expect to see mailings bearing this indicia: US Postage Paid 39 USC 3406

Absentee ballots bearing this indicia do not require postage. They are not shortpaid (DMM 703.8.0). In addition, these ballots must not be detained or held for postage payment (POM 171.3).

All other absentee ballots require postage prior to mailing.

Miami-Dade PCC Wins Silver PCC Award

Congratulations to the Miami-Dade County PCC for earning silver premier status in the National PCC Day Awards Recognition Program!

Today PMG Jack Potter was the keynote speaker for the National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Day broadcast, an annual event that brings together mailers, industry partners, and customers to recognize their contributions to the Postal Service and outline plans and goals. PCCs are a network of community-based business mailers and representatives of the Postal Service, who meet regularly to share ideas and resources to create a closer working relationship.

National PCC Day also showcases the work of PCCs and includes a series of awards recognizing outstanding service and individual achievement. The Premier PCC Program is designed to maximize PCC performance. There are three levels --- Bronze, Silver, and Gold --- by which PCCs can measure their performance. Performing at the Silver Level demonstrates that a PCC has effectively expanded its core operations and implemented additional educational, networking, and communications programs to enhance the value of PCC membership.