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Friday, February 27, 2015

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

Thursday, February 26, 2015

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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



Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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


Monday, February 23, 2015

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.




Friday, February 20, 2015

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.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

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