Northeast Florida PCC celebrates National Women’s History Month

Northeast Florida PCC recognized National Women’s History Month with the theme, “Women in Leadership – Putting their stamp on the Postal Service” at its March Breakfast Workshop held at the exclusive University Club of Jacksonville. Keynote speaker Jacksonville Officer in Charge Jean Lovejoy delivered a phenomenal message by captivating the attendees on a journey inside accomplishments of USPS’ female employees, including her own personal story. Each attendee received a miniature gift bag graced with a decorative, chocolate butterfly and words of wisdom by former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The entire presentation was fun, informative and rewarding with compliments showered on the event and speaker.

Officer in Charge Jean Lovejoy addressing attendees

L-R:  PCC Industry Co-Chair Dina Kessler, Officer in Charge Jean Lovejoy

Employee Show Support for Curing Heart Disease

District-wide employees demonstrated how supportive they are in the fight for curing heart disease, especially with women, by wearing red and purchasing a book of the Forever Heart Stamps. Support departments, plant employees, stations and post offices joined the valiant call to participate.

Honoring Black History Month with 2nd Day Dedication of 38th Black Heritage Stamp Honoree

Before a standing room-only crowd, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, and keynote speaker Dr. Nathaniel Glover revealed the 38th Black Heritage Stamp Forever Stamp honoring architect and educator Robert Robinson Taylor at the Black History Program held at Jacksonville P&DC Café. Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact, Tony Joy was the master of ceremonies for a fantastic program.

There were performances by students from John E. Ford Montessori Magnet School including the MS Dance Triad’s “Black & White” dance rendition. The keynote speaker was Dr. Nathaniel Glover, presently the president of Jacksonville’s Edward Waters College, and formerly the first African American Sheriff in the State of Florida (Jacksonville, FL). Dr. Glover delivered a rendering, insightful presentation of his life’s journey and challenges on his road of success and encouraged the attendees to always help and do right for others.

The honor of Postal Ambassador was bestowed upon Living Legend Mr. Lloyd Pearson. Mr. Pearson is 93-years young, was a letter carrier for 35 years and retired 35 years ago but still supports the Postal Service on every letter he mails. The envelope always has “Buy special postage stamps with your “Credit Card”…Call 1-800-782-6724” pasted on its exterior. Mr. Pearson, healthy and full of energy and conversation, has a life history of being actively involved with the Civil Rights and Voter Registration movement. He proudly attended the 1963 March on Washington and the 50th Anniversary March.

A surprise highlight of the program was Mr. Pearson’s great grandniece Breanna Leonard, also a student at the school, did a tribute to her late great grandfather Rutledge Pearson who is Mr. Pearson’s brother. Neither Breanna nor Mr. Pearson were aware of each other’s presence on the program. Postmaster Jean Lovejoy presented Dr. Glover with a framed Robert Robinson Taylor stamp artwork, Mr. Pearson with a framed Rosa Parks’ “Courage” stamp artwork, and Certificates of Appreciation to the student participants.

A special thank you is extended to all participants, committee members, and support staff for an outstanding program.

L-R (seated): Operations Integration Specialist Quinetta White, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Field Financial Specialist Brendlether ‘Lisa’ Robinson, Mr. Lloyd Pearson, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar. Standing (L-R): Supervisor Distribution Operations Valerie Hayes, Business Service Network Representative Rachelle Gilliard.

Program attendees

L-R: Lloyd Pearson, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Senior Plant Manager Stephen Hardin, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

L-R: Lloyd Pearson, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Senior Plant Manager Stephen Hardin, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Transcending generations (L-R): Breanna Leonard, Lloyd Pearson

A/Manager, Post Office Operations-3 Denise Holguin recently presented Savannah, GA – Oglethorpe Station Distribution Clerk Marvin Curtis with a 40 Year Service Award.

L-R: Distribution Clerk Marvin Curtis, A/MPOO-3 Denise Holguin

Post Offices and stations recognized with Gold Star Awards

The following post offices and stations were recognized with Gold Star Awards for earning perfect scores on Retail Customer Experience transactions:

Chipley, FL Post Office
Fernandina Beach, FL – Fernandina Postal Store
Navarre, FL – Navarre Postal Store
Pensacola, FL – Nobles Station
Tallahassee, FL – Killearn Station
Yulee, FL Post Office
Evans, GA Post Office
Forsyth, GA Post Office
Grovetown, GA Post Office
Hazlehurst, GA Post Office
Savannah, GA – Southside Station

Farnsworth honors Million Mile Safe Driver Award recipients

Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth recently recognized three Million Mile Safe Driver Award recipients at Baxley, GA Post Office, St. Mary’s, GA Post Office and Broxton, GA Post Office for achieving the highest honor bestowed upon recipient by the National Safety Council.

L-R: Supervisor, Customer Services Chris Quick, Officer in Charge
Rhonda Lee, Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth

L-R: St. Mary’s GA Officer in Charge John Pohl, Rural Carrier Sherry Hester, MPOO-1 Ron Farnsworth

L-R: Broxton, GA Postmaster Joey McQuaig, Rural Carrier Jempsy Quinn, MPOO-1 Ron Farnsworth

Fort Valley, GA Post Office achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Postmaster Terry Partain, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Supervisor, Customer Services Tonya Dunlap, Retail Associates Kindrell Sherman, Ramona Tolbert, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar