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March, 2015 Issue
Executive Board
Postal Co-Chair: Jagdeep Grewal
Postmaster, Sacramento (A). 916-263-7156
Industry Co-Chair: Miles French
Pitney Bowes Presort Services
916-390-4763
Industry Vice Co-Chair: Patti Ghan
Legislative Data Center. 916-341-8562
Secretary: Israel Camarena
Neopost. 209-968-8701
Treasurer: Kathy Pescetti
Admail West. 916-442-3613
USPS revenue rises 4.3 percent
$754 million net loss recorded during first quarter
The Postal Service ended fiscal 2015’s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2014) with a
4.3 percent increase in operating revenue compared to the same period one year
earlier. The net loss was $754 million.
The operating revenue increase was partially driven by the record number of
packages delivered during the holidays. Shipping and package volume rose 12.8
percent compared to one year earlier.
Advisory Council
Administrative Chair: Ralph Petty
916-521-6646
The net loss included a $1.4 billion expense accrued for the mandated prepayment
to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.
Communications Chair: Cara Beyenka
Admail West. 916-442-3613
Other year-to-year highlights:
Education Chair:
Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones, Ed.D., MDC
Pitney Bowes. 203-749-2505 •
Standard Mail volume rose 3.5 percent, driven by an increase in political
mail volume.
Membership Chair: Jacqueline Whitten
Pitney Bowes. 916.730.1859
•
First-Class Mail volume decline slowed to a 1.1 percent decrease.
Postal Liaison (A): Candace Cheathon
USPS. 916-263-7161
•
Standard Mail revenue and First-Class Mail revenue were up 7.6 percent
and 3.7 percent, respectively. These increases were driven partially by
the January 2014 price increase.
USPS
Manager, Marketing (A):
Daisy Daniels. 916-373-8703
Customer Relations Coordinator (A):
Candace Cheathon. 916-263-7161
Business Mailer Support Analyst:
Randy Holt. 916-263-7116
Manager, Business Mail Entry:
Tammy Talso. 916-373-8723
Manager, Consumer & Industry Contact (A):
Joseph Houseworth. 916-373-8605
“Our employees delivered double-digit growth in packages this holiday season,
which shows our growing ability to compete for and win new package delivery
customers,” said PMG Megan Brennan.
“To keep the momentum going — and to ensure we are the shipper of choice for
our residential and business customers — we will continue to expand customized
delivery solutions and package capacity while delivering high levels of service.”
Mailing Standards Specialist (A):
David Lai. 916-373-8721
Manager, USPS Sales:
Sherri Moberg-Plasch. 916-373-8383
Address Change:
Sacramento District Marketing Secretary
916-373-8700 | fax 916-373-8068
PCC newsletter
Publishing: Communications Chair
Cara Beyenka. Admail West
916-442-3613
Printing and Mailing Donated By:
Admail West. 916-442-3613
Jagdeep Grewal
Postmaster, Sacramento
Industry Co-Chair Corner
Change Up!
The Annual Networking Breakfast was
a smash! Our best networking event
yet! Over 100 people attending, and
they were making omelets left and right!
We welcomed a few new faces to the
Sacramento Mailing industry. Karen A.
Padden — the new Senior Plant Manager USPS West Sac,
along with USPS District Manager — Jeff Lelevich bringing
us the latest Postal news. Our vendors came through with
over $400.00 in Gift cards for the raffle. Yeah vendors!
On March 12th The Sacramento PCC will provide a
presentation for the April 26th 2015 USPS postage rate
increase. This will be presented jointly by Stephen Walmer
of Neopost and the USPS. Breakfast too! Our first meeting
in the newly appointed PCC room at the Royal Oaks Post
Office!
On April 9th The USPS will provide a Plant Tour of the major
processing site for the USPS in West Sacramento. We will
have some food, and conduct a regular PCC meeting with
Education topic and get a behind the scenes look at this
impressive plant.
What’s this?? Two events in one day?? — On the morning
of April 9th, join us in West Sacramento for our Plant Tour
and meeting. Later on, join all the fun folks from the mailing
community and Postal Employees at the Sacramento River
Cats Opening Night & Postal Night! You can get your tickets
at www.SacPCC.com $15 each, and INCLUDES parking.
We will all sit together in one section— only 200 tickets
available, do not wait to buy or you will be sad. You can have
the tickets mailed to you, give us your address through the
website. PCC contact is Candi Cheathon at 916-263-7161.
Growing Together is the theme
for the National Postal Forum
in 2015. This year presents
a
unique
opportunity
for
Sacramento PCC members as this premier event is being
held in Anaheim. The NPF will bring together in one place
4000+ influential mailing and shipping professionals. For
the first time, National Postal Forum (NPF) attendees will
have the ability to receive Executive Mail Center Manager
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(EMCM) certification at the National Postal Forum
in Anaheim, CA, held May 17-20, 2015. This is an
exclusive opportunity for NPF attendees! Instructors
from the USPS National Center for Employee
Development (NCED) will travel to the Forum and
provide certification classes. www.NPF.org.
Next up on your Sacramento PCC Schedule:
• March 12th, 8:30am
PCC Meeting & Education Session on
2015 USPS Rate Increase Impact
Presented by Senior Business Analyst,
Stephen Walmer at Neopost and the USPS
Continental Breakfast will be provided.
Royal Oaks Post Office | 2000 Royal Oaks Dr.
• April 9th, 8:30am
PCC Meeting & Education Session
& USPS West Sacramento Plant Tour
3775 Industrial Blvd. | West Sacramento CA
• April 9th, 7:05pm
Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees
Raley Field | West Sacramento CA
• May 14th, 8:30am
PCC Meeting & Education Session
Royal Oaks Post Office | 2000 Royal Oaks Dr.
• May 17th – 20th, National Postal Forum
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA
For more information go to www.npf.org
• June 11th
PCC Meeting & Education Session on
How to Do Business With CA State Government
Presented by Wayne Gross from Department of
General Services, State of California
Royal Oaks Post Office | 2000 Royal Oaks Dr.
Remember to visit the website for current information
at www.SacPCC.com. Sacramento PCC meetings
are held at the Royal Oaks Post Office on the second
Thursday of each month, unless there is a scheduled
event at another location. Check the website!
The PCC executive board holds a meeting on the last
Thursday of each month, via conference call. Reach
out, and we can send out the call in number.
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How-To Webinar
Get Executive Mail Center Manager Certification at NPF
For the first time, National Postal Forum (NPF) attendees will have the ability to receive Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM)
certification at the National Postal Forum in Anaheim, CA, held May 17-20, 2015. This is an exclusive opportunity for NPF attendees!
Instructors from the USPS National Center for Employee Development (NCED) will travel to the Forum and provide certification classes.
Join an hour webinar on
March 4, 2015 at 1 p.m. (EST)
to understand more about the program and how this certification provides
a solid foundation in mail center management and a return on investment.
Speakers: Hear from Paul Warrick, Manager, National Center for Employee Development
and Maureen Goodson, Executive Director, National Postal Forum
The EMCM course is a comprehensive training program that is designed for individuals who wish to develop Mail Center Management
skills. It offers a certified designation that emphasizes professionalism in Mail Center Management. The course teaches skills needed to
manage more effectively, boost productivity and cut costs. The program is sponsored by the USPS and has been developed by a professional
committee with representatives from the mailing industry. To earn official certification, participants are required to attend all 14 planned
sessions and pass an exam at the completion of each module.
The NPF and the USPS NCED have
designed a program that allows EMCM
trainees to also benefit from major NPF
program elements, including:
Sunday Events: National Area Focus Group and PCC Opening Session
Monday Morning Opening General Session
Technology Tuesday General Session
Exhibit Hall
Peer to Peer Roundtables
Networking
Partnership Luncheon
Limited space is available for the course. Preregistration is required to reserve your space.
The fee for EMCM certification course is $170.00 with the purchase of a NPF full registration.
Webinar registration is required.
Please see instructions to participate below:
Attendee Information
US/Canada Attendee Dial-in: (866) 381-9870
Password: 030415
Conference ID: 93121557
Attendee Direct URL: https://usps.webex.com/usps/onstage/g.php?MTID=efdac3ff5f961826f2866c20b2e61b38d
If you cannot join using the URL listed above, please use the alternate logins below:
Alternate URL: http://usps.webex.com
Event Number: 993 488 431
Please visit us on the USPS Industry Outreach website. Thank you for your support of the United States Postal Service.
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Postal Service Committed to Growth; Action Taken to Increase Needed Revenue
The United States Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of a price
increase for Mailing Services products based upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI) cap authority. The filing, if
approved, would keep Forever Stamps at their current price of 49 cents.
The First-Class Mail prices for these products are:
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• Letters to all international destinations $1.15 $1.20
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(916) 373­8445 (Office)
(916) 373­8068 (Fax)
duk.h.ko@usps.gov
Duk Ko
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Business Service Network Representative, EAS­16
Sacramento District
3775 Industrial Blvd
West Sacramento CA 95799­0070
(916) 373­8445 (Office)
(916) 373­8068 (Fax)
duk.h.ko@usps.gov
March, 2015 Issue
February Meeting, 2015
Networking Breakfast
business card drawing
sponsors & Winners!
NPF Registration Fee [val. $925]:
Jeff Carvalho, Sponsor: NPF
$50 Studio Movie Grill Gift Card:
Lou Correia, Sponsor: MSI
$50 Gift Card:
Johnny Yang, Sponsor: Sacramento PCC
$25 Macys Gift Card:
Deanna Quok, Sponsor: Tension Envelope
$25 Shell Gas Cards:
Jill Guerrero, Vicki Iander
& Steve Gulesserian
Sponsors: Canon USA & Pitney Bowes Presort Srvcs.
$25 Panera Gift Cards:
Carolyn Hotaling & Joanna Wright
Sponsor: Mailrite Print & Mail
$25 Starbucks Gift Cards:
Kim Walker, LaVerne Barnes,
Lynette Chan & Monica Cuellar
Sponsors: Pitney Bowes, Post City Credit Union,
Response Envelope & Zoom Copiers
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