2010 State Convention!

Program changes were made due to President Dale having to attend several state conventions this week. NCNAPUS has always been able to adapt.

Monday 9:00am National VP Area 7 Dominick Spadaro will introduce National President, NAPUS Dale Goff. This will move David Fields, Cheryl Picard later by about 15-20 minutes.

If you need a roommate please contact Dinah Marshall
#1 Lake Point Ct
Greensboro NC 27406
Home: 336-273-2876
Work: 336-694-6262
email:dinah2005@bellsouth.net

Golf News: Danny White is the golf coordinator for the state convention. Date will be June 7 at the country club of the Crystal Coast. Cost $33.00 per person. He needs 4 teams of 4 people, men, women, are welcome. For more information contact Danny White 336-973-3228. Lets make this a memorable golf outing. This is a fun event with all levels of skills accepted.

MONDAY SESSIONS

CSRS
Civil Service Retirement System
CSRS will be presented to you in a way to inform you of changes that you are entitled to, in order for you to get the most out of your investment.
By Lynn Bailey

eBay
This eBay truly made easy. You will be walked through ebay problems step-by-step and shown how to save time and fulfill your needs on the world wide web.
By Al Almanza

COMPUTER 101
This class will help you understand Outlook and your new Aced II computers.
By Phil Young

ATTENDANCE CONTROL
(NEW)
The latest “I Gothcha” out there is Attendance Control. Find out what you need to know to survive a surprise audit.
By Shannon Raby.

MONDAY SESSIONS

FERS
Federal Employees Retirement System
Find out how you can cash in on your retirement options now.
By Lynn Bailey

RURAL DELIVERY
Rural Delivery is becoming more complicated by the day. Find out how to keep up with the new changes.
By Roger Powell

DOIS
Delivery Operations Information System
City delivery operations continues to challenge our Postmasters with the real time information. Learn how to update your routes correctly and stay off the carpet.
By Angel Cruz / Jason McAllister

HUMAN RESOURCES
New work habits for a radically changing world. Learn ways to keep in step, and make the most of your NPA.
By Doris Reed

TUESDAY SESSIONS
1:15

HUMAN RESOURCES
New work habits for a radically changing world. Learn ways to keep in step, and make the most of your NPA.
By Doris Reed

Finance
Learn the early symptoms of financial trouble and get your life preserver.
By Linda Carter

COMPUTER 101
This class will help you understand Outlook and your new Aced II computers.
By Phil Young

FSS
Flat Sorting System
How the Postal Service plans to tackle efficiency and win.
By Holly Onan

TUESDAY SESSIONS
3:15

eBay
This eBay truly made easy. You will be walked through ebay problems step-by-step and shown how to save time and fulfill your needs on the world wide web.
By Al Almanza

eCareers
What? No more 991’s? How to climb on board the eCareers train and get your career moving in the right direction.
By Carl Walton

Budget
Find out how to manage your functional hours to come out ahead.
By Chrystoncia Blair

Calling All Postmasters!
It’s time to pack your bags and head for the
North Carolina NAPUS annual State Convention!

Get ready to enjoy a good time at the beach with fellow Postmasters and the rest of our NC NAPUS family!
As you know, this year we’ll be staying at the Sheraton Inn, 2717 W. Fort Macon Road · Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. This hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms and a location on the beach. If you fancy seafood, well there are a wide array of local dining choices, along with our American favorites. There is shopping nearby and don’t forget the lighthouses and tours.
At the Sheraton Inn, you may choose from room prices starting at $129 per night. All guests are welcome to utilize the in-ground pool or walk just steps to the ocean front and lounge in the warm sand. The Sheraton Inn website is www.sheratonatlanticbeach.com if you would like to book your hotel room or take a few moments to view the wonderful ocean scenery. When booking your reservations, please do not forget to mention the NAPUS group for your discount rate. The hotel phone number is 1-800-624-8875
Sunday, June 7th:
Executive Board will meet on Sunday. President Drew will contact the board with time and room. All members are invited to attend the board meetings to stay abreast of chapter business. Non-board members are permitted to observe only. If you have business to bring to the Chapter Board for consideration, you must contact the president for proper channels.
Registration desk will open on Sunday at noon. Full registration will include attendance to all general sessions, training sessions, plus lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and the banquet on Tuesday evening. Extra meal tickets are available for guests who do not register for the full event. Tickets are required for each meal event; name badges are required to attend convention sessions.

The Memorial Service will be Sunday evening at 5:00. This very moving and honorable event is set aside each year to pay tribute to fellow postmasters who have deceased since our last convention. It is urgent to provide the names of any postmaster who has passed since last June to Dinah Marshall, Secretary Treasurer. She will coordinate the list, make necessary membership changes, and provide the list to the Memorial Chairperson. The NAPUS Auxiliary will provide dinner again this year to registered conventioneers and Auxiliary members. Those not registered for the convention, and spouses not members of the Auxiliary may purchase dinner tickets for $25 each. The dinner is always such a special treat and followed again this year by their exciting Auction.

For the newcomers, NAPUS Auxiliary is the Organization for spouses and guest of Postmasters. Membership involves a $5 per year membership fee, and participation in fund raising events sponsored by the Auxiliary. This is how the Auxiliary raises the money to pay for the Sunday night dinner each year. And we all know how much fun they are! Everybody is encouraged to bring items to be auctioned. They can be old, gently used, and brand new! They can even be what you bought last year in your weak moment! Pull out the Christmas
gift you got but hate, find some of that postal paraphernalia you’ve collected all these years, make a craft item, bring whatever you want and we guarantee a sale for it! Remember, this is how the Auxiliary makes the money to feed us – let us all bring an item or two, and bring $$$ to have fun with! And mark the time so that you will be present. You would not want to miss the fun!

Monday, June 8th:
Registration open again. General sessions in the mornings, panel discussion with district leaders. District Managers and all POOM are invited.
Send questions you need answered to Drew who will moderate the discussion.
Training workshops in the afternoon. Follow program agenda

Tuesday, June 9th
Registration open again. General sessions in the AM and training sessions in the PM.
The Chapter will conduct business such as resolutions, constitution changes, time and place for future conventions. We will elect new officers for the next year. Tuesday at lunch: Retirees will enjoy private dining area, and have invited first timers to be their guests! Retirees are planning a special recognition of all first timers. Following lunch, first timers will leave to participate in training sessions, retirees will continue with their meeting and fellowship. Tuesday Night – the Dance! Back by popular demand! An informal dinner and dance with music! We promise a special surprise that will guarantee your participation and entertainment.

Wednesday, June 10th:
General Sessions and Committee Reports. Time and Place for future conventions announced. Presentation of scholarship awards, golf awards. Drawing for raffles and prizes.
Installation of New Chapter Officers
Closing remarks, adjournment by noon.

Classes:

Rural/City Training .............HR Open Discussion...... Retirement Counseling
Personal Finance/ID Theft.. Dance............................ Report Management
Ebay.................................. eCareers NPA

This is just a tentative agenda, and any of it is subject to change up until the time it happens. You know as postmasters that stuff happens and we deal with it. We are the world’s greatest improvisers! However, there is one thing that is guaranteed NOT to change, and that is this: You will have the time of your life. You will never forget the experience. You will establish friendships that will last forever. You will gain advance knowledge of postal programs and news. Your vision for your personal future career will expand. You will get one-on-one training that you can really use. You will gain extended skills, knowledge and ability to be the very best. You will be proud of who you are and what you do for your customers. You will take pride in your position of postmaster. You will be proud that you ARE the Postmaster! This is an event that you don’t want to miss.

REGISTRATION FORM

2009 National Convention News
Sept 12-17,2009

Alaska Travel Information

Alaska Registration Form

NAPUS Hotels in Downtown Anchorage

More than 2,000 hotel rooms in downtown Anchorage provide easy access to unique shopping, fine dining, historic buildings, and Alaska’s major convention facilities, the William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center and the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.

Legend:
Hotel Blocks to Convention District
Anchorage Marriott Downtown 1.5 blocks
Hotel Captain Cook 2.5 block
Howard Johnson’s 3 blocks
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel 7 blocks
Ramada Inn 6.5 blocks
Days Inn 6 blocks

(10/09/08)

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Hotel Reservation:

You must call the Anchorage hotel of your choice directly to make a hotel reservation. NAPUS Headquarters will not handle room reservations. To make a reservation you must make a deposit to the hotel in the amount of your first night room deposit. This deposit is non-refundable after July 1, 2009. All room cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. This rate is only available until August 1, 2009, or until all rooms in the block are sold, which ever comes first.

Days Inn $71.10/ single/double/triple/quad 907-265-5141
Sheraton Hotel $109/ single/double $119/triple/quad 907-276-8700

Howard Johnson $79/ single/double/triple/quad 907-793-5500

Marriott Anchorage $125 / single, double/triple/quad 907-279-8000
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Dear NAPUS Editor,
We have dates for the 2009 NAPUS National Convention in Alaska. They are September 12th through 17th, 2009. To find out more information about when, where and what to do in Anchorage and other parts of Alaska, go to www.anchorage.net. You have time to gather information and make your plans.
We especially want to let you know that we have started a travel site to raise money for the 2009 Convention expenses and would like all of you to help us by using this site to book your travel etc. to St. Louis, Anchorage and any other places you may be going. It works just like Orbitz or Travelocity but the Alaska Chapter of NAPUS gets a small fee from it. Check it out at www.ytbtravel.com/alaskanapus.
All of us in the Alaska NAPUS Chapter are so excited about having you all come and visit. There will be lots to do, you just have to research it and find what works for you. In St. Louis we will have a booth with lots of information about Anchorage, cruise lines, train tours etc. We will also be fund raising so stop by and check us out.
We will be signing people up to help us with all the work there is to do, so if any of you will have some time to help please stop at the Alaska Booth in St. Louis and sign up.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you all in St. Louis and Anchorage.

PS: There is a great article about Alaska in the AARP magazine for May/June 2008 starting on page 82.

Marcia Shea, Alaska NAPUS Chapter Editor