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• January 24, 2010
• NOVEMBER 30, 2009
• OCTOBER 9, 2009

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Executive Board Meetings: Last Thursday of every month @ 7:30 PM

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January 24, 2010

In this edition of the Newsletter, keeping with the new year and all that comes with it, I find that things in the "PO" are just continually moving in the same way. All actions are towards stopping the bleeding that's happening with the Post Office. They have done a good job of cutting the fat. But don't look to the letter carriers when trimming the fat comes into play! Look elsewhere when on this neverending mission.

In route adjustment, an email went out the week of January 17th. It basically mandated that supervisors hold down the office time. "Percentage to standard". WoW! When was the last time we heard that? Of course the changing of equipment from more equipment, more shelves to less equipment, less shelves had nothing to do with it. Ok carriers, you did your jobs and as usual they say things are not right. You make the decisions, we work. What things are not perfect? How about working with us at every level instead of insulting our intelligence daily with your overt bullying and far reaching intentions. More to come very soon!

EKJ

November 30, 2009

In this edition of the Newsletter, keeping with the month of thanks and giving I want to focus on our accomplishments for the month and our appreciation of each other.

• Our branch is going through a transition. President Jim McCullough expressed that this upcoming three-year term will be his last. He is taking the time to ensure that our legacy of excellence in Branch 725 is set up for decades to come. Legend Don Coughlin stepped down from the Branch Board as well as the State Board. Jim is having other members trained in the event that someone else steps down. We are now in a position where he has options on who to appoint if in the next three years someone steps down.
• Les Dilman and Rhonda Massari have embarked on the next round of route adjustment. They along with many others are pouring over the figures for October. We are very fortunate to have two of our own down their to ensure that our rights are protected. The process is not perfected yet. But their input is taken into account when every season ends. We should be thankful to have our own people down their. Not only that, but for them to be some of the best and brightest down there as well!
• On November 1, 2009 the Branch participated in the inaugural "Deliver the Cure Bowl". It was a bowl-a-thon sponsored by the National NALC. It will eventually reach the heights of the NALC Food drive. We again were on the cutting edge of our union's activity. We were one of the few branches that got on board from the begining! Thanks to the hard work of Andrew Kearney and Jack Daniels(who acted as co-chairmen) under the guidance of Director of MDA Bill Mellon, we pulled an affair together in a short period of time that was highly successful. The affair raised about $1,500 for our national charity. Thanks again guys!!!! On a lighter note. Our superstar model Bob Zigmont was on yet another cover. He now charges for his autograph. Although it's probably worth it, i'll just rely on saying I knew him "when". Also, Barbara and Andrew Kearney, Don Coughlin, and Rhonda and Dan Massari are featured on the NALC Health Plan video. Health Benefit Plan Video starring Branch 725's own Don Couglin, Rhonda Massari, and Andrew and Barbara Kearney. Great Job guys! It's always great to have our great branch get the recognition it deserves (shout out to Jim McCullough for his appointments)! The Bowl-A-Thon turned out be a great time for us to get together, bring our kids and family members out and support our national charity. Please try to attend next year as it promises to be even better.
  
  October 9, 2009

  In this initial edition of the Newsletter, I bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly.

  • Don Coughlin,Barbara Kearney, Andrew Kearney, and Rhonda Massari were all chosen to be in a commercial for the the NALC Health Plan. Good looking people, smart people, and apparently good actor's
  • Les Dilman and Rhonda Massari completed another cycle of the MIARAP. They work very hard for our brothers and sisters and get nothing but flack. If you think being a Shop Steward is bad, try making decisions that affect people's routes. No one is happy. Everyone feels like they have to blame someone, so who do they blame. Also, Jim Watson, Jim Dolan Jr. and many more shop Stewards went out to the offices to get yelled at, cursed out, and generally vented to....all in the name of route adjustment. The problem is that they can only play the cards that they are dealt. Thanks guys, you did a great job. The National Business agent told us that this process is here to stay. It is not perfect, so things are still being worked oue every time we go through it. If you were at the last meeting you got a good explaination from Les Dilman, your Director of Route Inspection. Again, route "team", great Job! In the end, because of Les and Rhonda's hard work, the district did not meet their goals. So, you know they will try much harder next time. And hey management $%$$$(^&^'s we will learn and try harder too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • On November 1, 2009 the Branch will participate in the inaugural "Deliver the Cure Bowl". It is a bowl-a-thon sponsored by the National NALC. It will eventually reach the heights of the NALC Food drive. At the time of this writing I don't have all he information but it will be on the front page of the website this the week of the 16th of October. It will be time for us to get together, bring our kids and family members out and support our national charity. To get a feel of who your efforts support, click on William Foster's story . The event will take place from 12:30 to 3:30. Yes you have time to catch the Eagles Game or stay and watch while your family continues to have fun. Lanes can hold up to five players. Other details to come. Or call the Union office. Let's have fun ....... Together. Our Branch has already given $1,000 to the local MDA Office. And we are working on our next $1,000 check. Hopefully, this will go far towards that goal. Keep up the great work people. Your hard work last contributed towards the $2.1 million check that President Fred Rolando gave to Jerry Lewis this past Labor day on his national telethon
  • Rhonda Masari was been elected to the State Executive Board at this year's State Convention. Her along with President Jim McCullough keeps our branch's two seats on the board. President Emeritus Don Coughlin stepped down from the board as well as the Branch Executive board. A legend you are Don Coughlin... a legend you will remain!!!