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North Carolina Rural Carrier North Carolina Rural Carrier Official News Publication of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Volume 34 Issue 4 Circulation 5400 Edited in Spring Lake NC January/ February 2018 President’s Message Inside This Issue Why Not? Auto/Homeowners Ins. 9 There are two types of people that we deal with on a daily basis. Auxiliary News 27 One type asks why; the other, why not? I am addressing this is- sue’s article to the latter group. If you are not a member of the un- Calendar 28 ion, why not? Chaplain’s Message 3 Whenever I speak with new hires, one of the obstacles that has Cola 6 to be overcome is that they can’t afford to pay dues. I politely ex- Mitchell Reece plain that our dues are very low in comparison to other postal and District Representatives 18-25 federal unions. Our dues are less than half an hour’s pay for new & Area Stewards hires. Even our regular dues are far less than any other postal union. Dues Rates 26 I think that one of the most important reasons to become a member is information. Dues Withholding Form 13 As a member, you can attend your district meetings and mail count training sessions. It is hard to imagine how many routes across the country are not properly evaluated EMA Rate 9 because the carrier is not receiving credit for everything that they are entitled to be- Mail Count Info 20 cause of their lack of knowledge or information. It only takes a few hours of your time to attend a mail count training session. I learn something new each time I go or I NCRLCA Website 8 am reminded of something that I had overlooked. You can always sign up at the door Obituaries 3 if you decide to attend. Officer Assignments 2 As a member you also receive the national and state magazines that are full of arti- cles to keep you up to date on your job. The president’s articles in both publications PAC 10-11 are dedicated to providing the latest news on what is affecting our jobs. The next few President’s Message 1 months will reveal the results of the time study that will greatly affect every route in the country. It would be wise to have access to all of the latest information. RAFT 8 Can you imagine what kind of wages, benefits and working conditions that we RCHBP 7 would face if we did not have a union? If we had to individually negotiate all of these Retirement 5-6 factors there would be a staggering range of salaries and benefits due to each one of us having a different level of negotiating skills or patience. Since we are spread out Safety 4-5 across this great country and not concentrated in one location, the union is there to Stamp Trivia 15 ensure that everyone is compensated equally. Only members of our union are allowed to become stewards. In order to become a State Convention 16 &28 delegate to the state and national conventions, one has to be a member. This is where Vice President’s Message 12 one can make a difference by offering resolutions or constitutional changes that bene- fit the craft. What the Union… 14 Our current collective bargaining agreement will expire this year. The national What’s it Worth 26 board is already hard at work preparing for the upcoming negotiations. If you want to (Continued on page 3) 1 North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Officers PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER MITCH REECE BRENDA GIBBS VICKI GRAY 211 Wheel Crest Drive 5877 Turner Smith Road 424 Wapiti Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9729 Browns Summit, NC 27214-9523 Spring Lake, NC 28390-1562 Phone 336-764-2747 Phone 336-656-0123 Phone 910-745-8815 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Southeastern 8 Albemarle 2 Roanoke Chowan 7 Foothills 10 Alleghany County 4 Wake County 24 Durham County 12 Peach Belt 5 Five County 28 Catawba/Lincoln 15 Caswell County 14 Orange County 39 Harnett 32 Tri-County 25 Person 41 McDowell/Mt Mitchell 36 Cleveland/Gaston 29 Randolph County 42 Rockingham 46 Union County 54 Watauga/Avery 57 Executive Committee FEHB RETIREMENT SAFETY AUDREY SOLOMON RENEE JOHNSON SCOTT DEAL 333 Jeribec Drive 383 Clint Johnson Road 201 S Center St Willow Springs, NC 27592-8093 Wilkesboro, NC 28697-7243 Taylorsville, NC 28681-2538 Phone 919-639-0767 Phone 336-984-2368 Phone 828-234-5593 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Alamance 1 Smoky Mountain 11 Brushy Mountain 3 Guilford County 30 Sea Level 23 Ashe 6 Rutherford/Polk 47 French Broad 31 Burke/Caldwell 9 Piedmont 50 Johnson County 34 Central Carolina 16 Tar River 51 Mecklenburg 38 Cumberland/Hoke 20 Tidewater 52 Roanoke 44 Yadkin River 26 Wayne County 56 Appointed Officers CHAPLAIN HISTORIAN AUTO-HOME INS. REP. DOUG BYRUM ROBERT A GURGANUS BRIAN HAMLETT 1112 Cuthbertson Road 376 Red Fox St 7668 NC Highway 62 N Waxhaw, NC 28173-9751 Shallotte, NC 28470-1813 Blanch, NC 27212-9257 Phone 704-843-3284 Phone 910-269-8364 Phone 336-514-7406 P.A.C. CHAIRMAN PROVIDENT GUILD WEB MASTER STEVE ROGERS DALE SAIN JEFF ESSICK PO Box 11372 6289 Nobby Lail Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27116-1372 Connelly Springs, NC 28612-7425 Contact at Phone 336- 414-7642 Phone 828-461-5057 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The North Carolina Rural Carrier is published bi-monthly as a benefit to the members of the NCRLCA. It is printed by Commercial Printing of Lincolnton, NC and mailed at standard rate by permit from Vale, NC 28168. Articles and photos must be submitted to the editor by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Late submissions may or may not be printed. Articles are the opinion of the Author and not necessarily the NRLCA, the NCRLCA or the Editor. 2 (Continued from page 1) President’s Message vote on any proposed agreement, you must be a mem- ber. Chaplain’s Message The health plan that is only available to members is Doug Byrum, Chaplain one of the best in the FEHB program. It is the only one that offers 100% cancer coverage. The financial peace of mind that brings should be enough to justify paying Birthday Celebration dues. Read Psalm 103:1-5 If you are driving your own vehicle, you need to get a quote from our auto insurance provider to make sure The psalmist wrote, “Praise the Lord, my soul; that your coverage is sufficient. The cost of new vehi- all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” cles and medical bills continue to rise, so it would be a ~ Psalm 103:1 (NIV) good idea to make the call. Our auxiliary and juniors programs benefit our fami- I used to look forward to birthdays. My 16th birthday lies as well. If you are a member, your spouse, children was a milestone I greatly anticipated. I was not just ex- and grandchildren automatically become members of cited about getting my driver’s license and being able to these programs. The many scholarships available to the drive. I was excited about growing up. juniors can help with the cost of higher education. But As I got older, birthdays lost their luster. I did not you can only apply if you are a member. look forward to these milestones with great anticipation Again, I ask the question, why not? There are nu- and celebrated only reluctantly. But recently, my attitude merous articles in this issue to help you make an in- changed when I contemplated today’s reading. The formed decision to join us. psalmist names the many ways the Lord has blessed him. An uninformed carrier is management’s best friend. It’s easy to grumble about the Thought Until next time, be safe out there. afflictions and limitations that for the come with aging, but the psalmist gives us much to celebrate. The Day: Obituaries Lord forgives our sins, redeems us Birthdays from death, revitalizes us, and fills our lives with hope. God blessed can remind me of Duelon Van Heath, 88 of Jamesville, NC passed away the psalmist with presence and provision throughout the days of God’s December 18, 2017. his life. Today’s quoted verse can faithfulness. Mr. Heath was born on June 21, 1929 to the late Her- be our response as well. We can mit & Ada Irene Heath. be grateful for growing older. Mr Heath was a farmer for most of his life. He was a Birthdays can remind us of God’s veteran of United States Army, serving during the Kore- faithfulness and bring us closer to the day when we shall an War. He was also a rural letter carrier out of the come face-to-face with the Lord, who has blessed us all Jamesville post office, retiring in August 1991 with 28 the days of our lives. years of service. He was a member of the Siloam United Methodist Church. Prayer: Dear Lord, remind us that growing older He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 means we are growing nearer to you. Keep our hearts years, Elsie Williams. He was also preceded in death by filled with gratitude and our lips uttering praise to you. eight of his brothers and sisters. Amen. Surviving family include, son Van Heath and wife Prayer Focus: Roanoke; daughters Cindy Price and Christie Woolard; grandchildren Melissa Holliday, Matthew and wife Jessi- Someone celebrating a ca Holliday, Alayna and husband Kirby Maness, Caleb birthday today Woolard, and Sarah Woolard; and great granddaughter Jalynn Holiday.
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