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

Savannah, GA Bingville Station achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

 L-R: District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager Post Office Operations 3 Denise Holguin, Retail Associates Jennice Hoffman, Sheila Jones, Judy Lovett, Manager Customer Services Dave Gelzinis, A/Supervisor, Customer Services Jamila Davis, Savannah Officer in Charge C.J. Tabbot, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Macon, GA South Station achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Retail Associates Dexter Booker, LaSonya Bryant, Felicia Brown, Distribution Clerk Eva Bilderback, Manager, Customer Services Rob Collier, Supervisor, Customer Services David Manalaysay, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin, Supervisor, Customer Services Oletha Duffy

Waynesville, GA Postmaster Jennine Badenhorst presented 30 year Service Award by Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth.

Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth, MPOO 1 presents retirement certificate to Newberry, FL Postmaster Ted Wooley.

L-R: Postmaster Ted Wooley, Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth

Lyons, GA Post Office achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience for 40th consecutive time

R: District Manager Charley Miller, Postmaster Dale Miller, Retail Associates Brenda Holland, Nellie McCranie, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 3 Denise Holguin. Not pictured: Retail Associate Scott Campbell

Northeast FL PCC hosts eBay/EDDM seminar

Office Depot District Manager Mike Urbaniak transformed a portion of Jacksonville’s larger Office Depot store into a unbelievably inviting open-floor plan conference room for the Northeast Florida PCC’s eBay/EDDM seminar.

The non-profit business owners and interested residents were in attendance with PCC members and postal officials to learn the dynamics of Every Door Direct Mail, email marketing, postal products and services, the eBay concept and how to make it profitable, and more. The hospitality and scrumptious complimentary luncheon provided by the staff of Office Depot was highly commended and is still a topic of discussion. EBay Certified Consultant Danna Crawford conducted the presentation. Also in attendance was District Manager Charley Miller, Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, Industry Co-Chair Dina Kessler, PCC board members, and postal employees representing various departments.

L-R: Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, A/Manager, Customer Service Operations Ed Lang

L-R: PCC Industry Co-Chair Dina Kessler, Office Depot District Manager Mike Urbaniak

Jacksonville hosts Second Day Dedication of Wilt Chamberlain Forever Stamp

L-R: Jax Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Jax Giants Vice President Joe Miller,
District Manager Charley Miller, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

On January 31st, before over 13,000 attendees, the 2nd Day Dedication of the Wilt Chamberlain Forever stamp was held at the basketball game between the semi-professional Jax Giants and Shreveport Mavericks at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Dubbed as Employee Appreciation Night, postal employees joined many attendees from near and far to support the American Basketball Association’s No. 1 Mavericks against the No. 2 Giants. Although the Mavericks were victorious, the real winner was the Postal Service. Our brand and employees basked in the limelight of center stage as we showcased our product, the Wilt Chamberlain Forever Stamp. During pre-game festivities, Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick along with District Manager Charley Miller and Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar presented the framed stamp artwork to a proud Giants Vice President Joe Miller.

Presentation of the Stars and Stripes

L-R: Jax Tractor Trailer Operator Randy Mays, Jax Postmaster A/Administrative Assistant
Theresa Nicholson, Jax Beach Letter Carrier Don Welty and grandson

Macon, GA Zebulon Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: District Manager Charley Miller, Distribution Clerk Bonnie Hester, Manager, Customer Services Rob Collier, A/Supervisor, Customer Services Cynthia Tuft, Distribution Clerk Barbara Rice-Jolly, Retail Associate Antonio Jordan, Distribution Clerk Al Bryant, Retail Associates Evelyn Booker, Bridgette Riggins, Anthony Waller, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin, A/Manager, Post Office Operations-4 Sandy Strozier, Distribution Clerk Eddie Long, Supervisor, Customer Services Marcus Daniels.

Savannah, GA Oglethorpe Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Oglethorpe Supervisors, Customer Services, Tonya Smith, Pat Anderson, Retail Associates Mark Sanders, Renee Grant, Tyrone Albright, Jennifer Smith, District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager, Customer Services Shalitha Orr, A/Manager Post Office Operations-3 Denise Holguin, Savannah Post Office Officer in Charge C. J. Tabbot, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar. Kneeling: Distribution Clerk Carolyn Middlebrooks

Macon, GA Pio Nono Finance Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 25th consecutive time

L-R: Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, District Manager Charley Miller, Retail Associates Karla Holcomb, Omega Anderson, Supervisor, Customer Services Angela Hardy, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin

Tallahassee, FL P&DF recognizes military veterans

Tallahassee Plant A/Manager Mario Nunez and Supervisor Distribution Operations Derrick Culver presented appreciation certificates to the military veterans on Tour 1. Each employee was applauded for serving the country and preserving the freedoms we enjoy today. “It is such an honor to recognize these employees for making the ultimate sacrifice of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces,” stated Nunez.

Tour 3 Employees

Front Row (L-R) – A/Plant Manager Mario Nunez, Mail Handler Winnie Hilson, Bulk Mail Entry Unit Clerk Claude Hall, Electronics Technician Altha Calhoun, Distribution Clerk Betty Gainous, Mail Processing Clerk Anthony Brown.

Back Row (L-R) – Mail Handlers Clyde Robinson, Fredrick Smith, Trent Richardson, Ronald Moore, and Julius Dickey; Mail Processing Clerk Roderick Davis, Electronic Technician Frankey Southerland

Tour 1 Employees

 L-R: Automation Clerk Brian Brown, A/Plant Manager Mario Nunez, Mail Handlers Marvin Phillips, Michael Joyner, and Nathaniel Blakely, Automation Clerks Yuki Mullins, Richard Bannister, Ursula Soilberry, and Floyd Banks, Expeditor William Smith, Supervisor Distribution Operations Derrick Culver

Swainsboro, GA Post Office achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience for 35th consecutive time

L-R:  District Manager Charley Miller, Retail Associates Irvin Cox, Mickey Flanders, Postmaster Andrew Simon, A/Manager, Post Office Operation Denise Holguin, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Gulf Atlantic postal employees max out attendance at Universoul Circus

L-R: Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Universoul
Ringmaster Lucky, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

When the Universoul Circus arrived in Jacksonville, it found out the power of postal employees. On Postal Family and Friends Day, the show sold out 24 hours in advance. Postal employees from Savannah GA, Forsyth GA, the Florida Panhandle and many more cities in the district joined Jacksonville employees in having a hearty good time at the most interactive, energectic circus around. Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick was the honorary ringmaster.

Since the Universoul Circus recently celebrated its 20th anniversary serving and supporting communities nationwide, it was the perfect opportunity for Trawick and Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar to recognize the circus for their achievements and to market our brand.

Trawick and Sumlar joined Universoul’s official Ringmaster Lucky and the popular, legendary Mr. Zeke at center stage to present a Celebration Forever Stamp framed artwork to the circus and to do a 2nd Day Dedication of the Batman Forever Stamp.

L-R: Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Universoul Ringmaster Lucky,
Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, Universoul Legendary Zeke

L-R: Operations Integration Specialist Quinetta White, Business Service Network
Representative Rachelle Gilliard, Operations Program Specialist Carolyn Kirce

District Safety Manager receives 30 year Service Award

Human Resources Manager Sylvia Morris recently honored Safety Manager Sydney Dobrow with her 30 year Service Award.

L-R: Safety Manager Sydney Dobrow, HR Manager Sylvia Morris

St. Simons Island, GA hosts Employee Appreciation Day

 L-R: Letter Carriers Brandy Crews, Doris Lampkin, Joe Carroll,
Communications Ambassador Ann Simms

During the recent holiday season, St. Simons Island, GA, Post Office employees pleasantly surprised their customers with a Customer Appreciation Day. The entire facility was filled with the sounds of holiday music, festively decorated with holiday colors, poinsettias, and images of Rudolph while the aroma of baked holiday goodies filled the air. The day began with employees providing customers with muffins and fruit throughout the morning. The refreshments continued until close of business with the added touch of employees greeting customers with a smile and the statement, “we appreciate you.” “Our customers are the greatest and they were very impressed that we made such a gesture to show them how happy we are to serve them. One customer even posted pictures on Facebook to show what small town life is like on St. Simons Island,” said Communication Ambassador Ann Simms.

Macon, GA employee awarded 25 year Service Award

L-R:  VMF Mechanic Shawn Collins, VMF Manager Shelba Burwell

Macon, GA Vehicle Maintenance Facility Mechanic Shawn Collins, was presented his 25 Year Service Award and pin by VMF Manager Shelba Burwell.

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:

Belleview, FL Post Office
Bonifay, FL Post Office
Chipley, FL Post Office
Crystal River, FL Post Office
Dunnellon, FL Post Office
Keystone Heights, FL Post Office
Lynn Haven, FL Post Office
Milton, FL Post Office
Niceville, FL Post Office
Ocala, Fl Post Office
Orange Park, FL – Fleming Island Postal Store
Oxford, FL Post Office
Panama City, FL – Downtown Station
Panama City Beach, FL – Beach Station
Silver Springs, FL Post Office
Yulee, FL Post Office
Brunswick, GA Post Office
Eastman, GA Post Office
Fitzgerald, GA Post Office
Fort Valley, GA Post Office
Macon, GA – Mulberry Station
Macon, GA – Zebulon Station
Perry, GA Post Office
Savannah, GA – Eastside Station
Savannah, GA – Garden City Branch
Savannah, GA – Main Post Office
Thomasville, GA Post Office
Warner Robins, GA Post Office