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Friday, June 27, 2014

Green Cove Springs Post Office takes marketing postal products to a new level


Green Cove Springs Post Office Supervisor Rocky Bolin put his marketing talents to work to promote postal products comparable to the month of June.  Bolin partnered with other employees at this unit to create an impressive wedding display fit for a queen in the lobby.  Since June is the favorable month of weddings, a mannequin was dressed in a beautiful floor-length wedding gown complete with bouquet.  Included in the display is a ring bearer’s pillow, beautiful vase of white roses, photos of a wedding cake and white roses, and all the bells and whistles to set the stage for a perfect wedding.  This awesome display will assist in promoting the purchase of the wedding stamp.  Is that a wedding ring on the mannequin's finger?


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Good News - Valdosta GA Post Office

Valdosta Post Office Postmaster William “Bill” Spangler and MPOO 2 Ron Jarrell recognized Tony Hall and Vanessa Plair for their recent promotions to Supervisor, Customer Services.   Mr. Hall began his postal career as a manual distribution clerk on Tour 1.  His last assignment, prior to being promoted to Supervisor Customer Services, was Lead SSA.  He also was honored with a 25-year service award.   Ms. Plair began her career with the postal service in 2005 as a distribution clerk at Valdosta Main Post Office.  Later, she accepted assignments as Sales, Service Associate and Passport Clerk.  Congratulations to both employees!

L-R:  Valdosta Postmaster Bill Spangler, Supervisor Tony Hall, MPOO Ron Jarrell


L-R:  Valdosta Supervisor Tony Hall, Postmaster Bill Spangler, Supervisor Vanessa Plair



L-R:  Valdosta Supervisor Tony Hall and Supervisor Vanessa Plair

Monday, June 9, 2014

Good News - Augusta Post Offices

Augusta Peach Orchard Station Manager Jeannette Harmon presented Sales, Service Associates Barbara Bynum and Hester Dunbar with gold stars for achieving 100% shops. This was Peach Orchard's 3rd consecutive 100% shop.  Congratulations!  Way to go!


L-R:  Sales, Service Associate Barbara Bynum, Station Manager
Jeannette Harmon, Sales, Service Associate Hester Dunbar.
Augusta Postmaster Paul Steele recognized clerk Valerie Dickerson with her 25 year Service Award and pin. Val's co-workers joined in congratulating her.

L-R:  Postmaster Paul Steele, Sales, Service Associates Pam Davis,
Valerie Dickerson, Gloria Brown and Carin Tichgelaar.
Augusta A/Manager James Lloyd and A/Supervisor Customer Services Johnny Fowler recognized Sales/Services Associates Carin Tichgelaar and Valerie Dickerson with gold stars for their recent perfect shops. The Augusta Main Office has had 8 consecutive perfect shops.


L-R:  A/Manager James Lloyd, Sales/Service Associates Carin Tichgelaar,
Valerie Dickerson, and A/Supervisor Johnny Fowler.









Friday, June 6, 2014

Good News - Jacksonville BMEU

Bulk Mail Tech Jan Powell was recognized with a Letter of Appreciation for her continued success in the Valdosta BMEU and detailed assignment to the JAX BMEU.  The Valdosta BMEU just recently passed with a 100% on an Area Audit, making this their fourth straight year of perfect 100s.  Over the past four years, sales have averaged $1,900,000 a year with 16 area audits and 8 district audits.


L-R:  Manager Valdosta-Northside Station Ken Stakich, A/BMEU Manager Amy Hicks,
Sales, Service Associate/Bulk Mail Tech Linda Combs, Bulk Mail Tech Jan Powell,
Valdosta Postmaster Bill Spangler, and MPOO 2 Ron Jarrell.

Bulk Mail Tech Jan Powell (sitting) and back up tech Linda Combs, both hard at work!!








Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Hardwick Postmaster educates customer




When a customer approached Hardwick Postmaster, Mary Brokenburr, for post office box rental information, the customer mentioned how a friend had been a victim of mail fraud.  Ms. Brokenburr seized the opportunity to discuss with and provide the customer with pamphlets and documents pertaining to consumer protection from mail fraud and fake sweepstakes.  The customer was very appreciative and indicated the information would definitely be put to good use.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Good News - Augusta GA Post Office

Augusta Postmaster Paul Steele was excited to present Main Office Sales/Services Associate Alfreda Hankanson with her first Gold Star for her 100% shop. Paul decided he couldn’t wait for someone to locate a camera and took a ‘selfie’ photo.  Co-worker Carin Tichgelaar was on hand to applaud the honors.  Congratulations, Alfred!  Good photo-op Paul!

L-R:  Augusta Postmaster Paul Steele, Sales/Services
Associates Alfreda Hankanson and Carin Tichgelaar.




Beaming with pride after being presented with her fourth consecutive Gold Star by Augusta Postmaster Paul Steele, Augusta Hill Station Sales/Service Associate Wilhelmenia Scott shared the momentous occasion with co-worker Sales/Services Associate Anita Turner.  This was the Hill Station's 12th consecutive 100% shop.



L-R:  Augusta Hill Station Sales/Services Associates Anita Turner, Wilhelmina Scott

Augusta Postmaster Paul Steele presents Peach Orchard carrier Raymond Pearson with his 30 year Service Award and Pin. Congratulations Ray!