Amagicalland he Anaheim Convention Center, where thousands of letter carrier-delegates will gather for the 67th Biennial Con- Tvention in August, is just minutes from —and . The famous Disneyland theme park has expanded into its own town, with shopping, restaurants and enter- tainment. But Disneyland isn’t the only nearby option. Anaheim offers theaters, gardens, shops, restaurants and sports. Here is a list of destinations within easy reach of the Convention Center.

Disneyland country, oceanfront, and of course, Hollywood. Dare to enter the Twilight Mickey Mouse and friends are just a Zone Tower of Terror, learn the secrets short walk from the Convention Center of Disney animation and create your and many hotels. Kids, even grown-up own cartoon characters at the Anima- ones, will love the original Disneyland tion Academy, or enjoy classic rides at Park, which opened in 1955. You can the Paradise Pier, like an old-time Ferris stroll down Main Street U.S.A., ride the wheel and a roller coaster with the look Space Mountain indoor roller coaster, and feel of the wooden ones from days visit Sleeping Beauty Castle, or dive gone by. below the sea in the Finding Nemo Sub- You can also get the Disney experi- marine Voyage ride. Don’t forget to wear ence without paying an entrance fee by your Mickey Mouse ears. heading for Downtown Disney. Located For a tour of all in one day, between the two parks, this lakeside head to Disney’s California Adventure shopping, dining and entertainment hub Park, located next to Disneyland. This features a Cirque du Soleil show, tasty expansion of the Disney resort opened Southern cuisine and soulful music at in 2001, offering several attractions the House of Blues, and DisneyQuest— based on California’s wilderness, wine five floors of cutting-edge video and

16 POSTAL RECORD I JUNE 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Opposite page (top): The sun Getting sets over Disney’s California Adventure Park. Photo by Michael Huey Opposite page (bottom): The Around shops at Anaheim Gardenwalk Photo Courtesy of Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Below: Anaheim: Photo by Matt Nunley Tips for Travelers naheim is in Southern Cali- Afornia, so don’t be surprised by the weather—pleasant, very warm and sunny, with typical highs in the 80s. But it isn’t always perfect. On some days, smog can bring problems for people with asthma or other health conditions. And of interactive games. For a quieter time, The Grove course, bring plenty of sunscreen. grab lunch at an outdoor restaurant Starting from the Convention Cen- and shop for Disney-theme gifts and The Grove at Anaheim handpicks both well-known and up-and-coming ter and many local hotels, getting to mementos. The monorail connects musical artists, theater productions attractions in Anaheim is easy. Some Downtown Disney to Disneyland Park. and comedians to perform in its are within walking distance, often Anaheim Gardenwalk intimate concert space equipped with under the shade of palm trees lining state-of-the-art sound and video. The the streets. Many area hotels are Another destination a short walk from schedule of acts hasn’t been finalized also within walking distance of the the Convention Center, The Shops at for the week of the convention, but Convention Center. Delegates stay- Anaheim Gardenwalk, combines shop- check grove-of-anaheim.com for ing at one of the official housing ping, restaurants, spas and entertain- tickets and more information. block hotels who book their room through the Anaheim Housing Bureau are guaranteed access to the NALC shuttle system between hotels and the convention—others should make alternate transportation plans. The shuttle will serve the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier, Howard Johnson’s, Doubletree Guest Suites, Embassy Suites Hotels Anaheim South and the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Access for the disabled will be available. The Anaheim Regional Transit (ART) system carries riders around the area in modern buses. Hotels and kiosks sell all-day passes for ART buses for $4 ($1 for children age ment with the outdoor pleasures of The Angels 3–9); inexpensive multi-day passes gardens and waterfalls. When the sun are also available. Most ART routes The of Anaheim sets, enjoy exotic cocktails at Heat Ultra stop at the Convention Center. See play ball at Angel Stadium, a short drive Lounge or wines by the taste at Pop the rideart.org for more information and a east of the Convention Center. The Cork Wine Bar. Even the bowling here map of routes. Many hotels also offer team has finished first in Major League is upscale—300 Anaheim is the place to shuttle service to local destinations. Baseball’s American League West three hit the pins while enjoying a lounge A day tour by bus or boat is a years in a row, and fans are itching for a atmosphere, drinks and fine food. great way to experience some of World Series appearance this season. ’s many attrac- Downtown Anaheim Tuesday, August 10, is NALC Base- tions, like Mission San Juan Capis- ball Night at Angels Stadium, when trano, Los Angeles, Universal Stu- Farmer’s Market the Angels will host the Kansas City dios, Pacific Ocean dolphins or On Thursday, August 12, from noon Royals. President Fred Rolando and even the San Diego Zoo. NALC is to 7 p.m., browse for locally grown other union officials will participate offering tours at special rates—see oranges and other fresh California treats in a special pre-game ceremony. page XX for tour descriptions and at the farmer’s market in downtown Branches are providing tickets to letter reserve your seat now. Check with Anaheim, a few blocks north of the Con- carriers—check with your branch to your hotel for information about vention Center. learn if tickets are still available. ✉ other tours from Anaheim. ✉

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS JUNE 2010 I POSTAL RECORD 17 Support MDA at the convention elegates to the NALC Conven- To enter the drawing, please fill tion will have plenty of out the form at the bottom of this Dopportunities to support the page and send it to the address Muscular Dystrophy Association, listed with a check made payable the union’s only official charity. to “Secretary-Treasurer NALC.” On August 8, the Sunday The cost of the reception is $50 before the convention, NALC, per ticket and all proceeds will go in conjunction with MDA and to MDA. Forms must be received Harley-Davidson, will host a at headquarters no later than reception to raise money for July 1. Tickets may be sold at the MDA. The reception will be held MDA booth on Saturday if space from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hilton is available. ✉ Anaheim, the headquarters hotel, next to the convention center. Harley-Davidson has donated a 2010 motorcycle to be awarded to the winning ticket drawn during the reception. The winner does not need to be present at the drawing and the motorcycle can be picked Above: NALC President Fred Rolando and MDA up at the dealership nearest to the National Ambassador Abbey Umali of Redlands, winner’s home. Harley-Davidson California, show off as part of MDA’s “Make a also has donated other items for Muscle” promotion when Umali visited NALC Headquarters in May. the drawing. The names of all win- Right: Umali thanks Rolando for all of the support ners will be published in a future NALC has given to the MDA. issue of The Postal Record.

NALC MDA Reception Registration 67th Biennial NALC Convention Sunday, August 8, 2010, 1-3 p.m. Hilton Anaheim Anaheim, California

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Mail this coupon and a check made payable to Mail to: NALC MDA Reception “Secretary-Treasurer NALC” to the address at right. 100 Indiana Avenue, NW Tickets will be mailed to your home address. Washington, DC 20001-2144

18 POSTAL RECORD I JUNE 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Convention breakfasts and workshops elegates to the 67th NALC The workshops, which have drawn Convention in Anaheim this large crowds at previous conventions, D August will be able to choose have become an increasingly valuable from among nearly three dozen work- and popular part of the union’s biennial shops, seminars and educational gatherings over the past decade. Dili- breakfast meetings covering a wide gent delegates can gather a consider- range of subjects, from JARAP to able amount of useful information to health care reform and back to carry back to their local branches, as worker’s compensation and the well as a deeper understanding of the union’s political agenda. critical issues letter carriers face in the The sessions, led by NALC national years ahead. officers, union staff and outside To help delegates begin to map out experts, will be offered both before their week, a schedule and descrip- and after the regular business meet- tions of the workshops appear on the ings. The workshops will run all week, next several pages. The schedule will giving every delegate a chance to also appear in the official convention attend as many as nine—five morning Pocket Guide distributed to delegates programs and four in the afternoon upon registration. Be aware: Dates (none are scheduled Friday afternoon). and times are subject to change as Some will be presented twice to allow planning continues, so please verify the maximum participation. schedule once in Anaheim. Monday morning be included in the official delegate bags and the Plan hopes to take during the upcoming should be brought to the workshop. A ques- benefit year. Director O’Malley will conduct a NALC’s Legislative tion-and-answer period will give delegates question-and-answer period following his and Political Agenda the opportunity to seek clarification on the presentation regarding the Plan and its ben- issues raised and to provide comment and efits. Tickets are required for this breakfast This workshop will provide an overview of feedback to the CAU. workshop. An order form is included in the both the NALC’s legislative and political HBR Report. Tickets are available at the con- agenda for 2010 and beyond. Director of Effective Branch vention, and may be purchased for $28 at Legislative and Political Affairs Jennifer Communications the Health Benefit Plan booth in the registra- Warburton will walk delegates through the legislative priorities facing the union in the Branch publications, both traditional print tion area. There will be limited seating in the remainder of the 111th Congress as well as and web-based electronic, can be a formida- rear of the room for those who want to hear outline where the union may be headed ble force for informing and activating NALC the presentation without the breakfast. going into the 112th Congress. Political members. This workshop will provide tips for producing first-class, direct-to-the-mem- Community Service: Director Tucker McDonald will focus on the Letter Carriers’ Special Role changing political landscape and discuss the ber communications. Internet Communica- possible impact the mid-term elections tions Coordinator Joe Conway, Designer/ We are letter carriers—the friendliest, most could play on the NALC’s legislative agenda Web Editor Mike Shea and Writer/Editor reliable and most dependable presence in in the next Congress. Rick Hodges will discuss ways of improving our communities. We help those in need websites and e-mail newsletters, as well as and, at the same time, we preserve the Contract Administration Unit leading an extensive Q-and-A session on Postal Service’s reputation as the most Briefing and Q-and-A how to sharpen the focus and effectiveness trusted government organization. Come find Vice President George C. Mignosi will be of conventional newsletters and traditional out how we do it—how NALC members joined by other national officers and staff communications strategies. NALC’s Branch make a difference, both on our routes and in who serve as the Contract Administration Publication Competition winners will be our own neighborhoods. We will share ideas Unit (CAU) to provide a detailed briefing on announced at this workshop. on fund-raising, provide some “road maps” workplace issues affecting letter carriers. for success, and present real-life carrier The CAU report will cover recent national NALC Health Benefit Plan heroes and humanitarians whose service arbitration awards, key cases now pending Breakfast Workshop has gone above and beyond delivering the at the Interpretive Step, and regional griev- Director Timothy C. O’Malley will bring par- mail. What are the rewards for the NALC, for ances of national interest. A booklet contain- ticipants up to date on the status of the the USPS, and for you? Join us and find out ing summaries of key national decisions will Plan, the current benefits, and the direction what we can accomplish together.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS JUNE 2010 I POSTAL RECORD 19 Monday afternoon tions about their accounts, their investment take a look at the future of letter carrier jobs, choices and their withdrawal options are new postal products and create an image of The Face of NALC’s Legislative encouraged to attend and to ask questions. a Postal Service capable of thriving through- out the 21st century. Program: Congressional District Branch Trustee Training Liaison Training Under the NALC Constitution, branch The Art of Route Adjustments The legislative and political clout of the trustees are required to “examine and report in the Age of JARAP NALC continues to grow; ensuring the to the Branch the condition of the books of Join NALC Director of City Delivery Dale union’s congressional district liaisons have the officers at least once very six months,” Hart as he explains the evolution of the agree- the tools they need to succeed is the focus but many local trustees lack a clear ments on joint route analysis and adjustments of this workshop. This training is required understanding of all the intricacies their and helps to make them more understand- for CDLs but is open to all interested dele- duties entail. Chairman Larry Brown of the able. Learn the strategies to make the agree- gates and will be led by the union’s regional National Board of Trustees and National ments work toward fair route adjustments field coordinators. Highlights of the course Trustees Randy Keller and Mike Gill will include messaging techniques to fellow let- and the importance of training, communica- provide local trustees with information and ter carriers and Congress, working within tion and using the issue elevation process. a variety of tools they need to keep their the labor community to achieve NALC’s Topics that will also be touched on include branches on the right track. Among the goals, using technology to share informa- Carrier Optimal Routing, data integrity issues topics covered will be getting ready for an tion between HQ and the field and a ques- and seniority, as well as alternative evalua- audit, receipts and disbursements, Labor- tion-and-answer session to discuss best- tion and adjustment processes. Also, the Management Reporting and Disclosure Act practices of CDLs. effects the agreement will have on the future requirements, and overall union finances. of carriers and the USPS will be discussed. International Post: The Global Struggle to Save the Post Office Tuesday morning FERS: Understanding the Federal Employees In the past decade, the traditional image Putting NALC’s Stamp on 2010: Retirement System of the post office as a single, national Campaign School operator has begun to change in a number This class is geared toward those contem- of countries. Some foreign governments The NALC will have an important role in the plating retirement under the Federal have opened their postal markets to pri- 2010 elections and this workshop will pro- Employees Retirement System or who have vate, for-profit companies. As some call vide carriers with a road map to success on a union position that deals with retirement. It for major changes to USPS, it can be help- the campaign trail—whether on full-time covers retirement as it relates to eligibility ful to look at what’s happening to posts in release from the USPS or volunteering. From and benefits. The class will guide participants the rest of the world. This workshop will phone bank techniques, to recruiting letter through the steps necessary to prepare for explore the state of postal operators out- carriers to volunteer, to planning a successful and the application process for retirement, side of our borders and discuss what neighborhood canvass—all will be discussed providing insight into FERS disability, FERS NALC and USPS can learn from these in an effort to prepare NALC activists for the optional retirement, FERS deferred retire- international experiences. 2010 elections. Letter carriers possess many ment, FERS postponed retirement as well as of the skills valued by campaigns and this the FERS supplement and Social Security. Contract Administration Unit workshop, presented by the Department of Briefing and Q-and-A Legislative and Political Affairs, will enhance Mutual Benefit Association Same as Monday morning. these skills to ensure the NALC continues to Representative Training have a Congress that works on our behalf. MBA Director Myra Warren will present a The Thrift Savings Plan: workshop for MBA representatives. The train- Benefits, Investment Funds The People’s Post: ing will consist of an in- depth review of all and New Initiatives Reinventing the Postal Service products currently being offered by the MBA. Join the Executive Director of the Federal With technology changing the way we MBA reps will receive training on Whole Retirement Thrift Investment Board Greg gather information, do business and com- Life Insurance products (Life Paid Up at 65, Long and other Thrift Board staffers to learn municate with each other, the Postal Service Life Paid Up at 90, Twenty Pay, and Indepen- about what’s new with the Thrift Savings needs to evolve to meet the changing needs dence), Term Life (Ten Year Renewable and Plan. Special attention will be given to the of society. Fortunately, with a sophisticated Convertible Term), Universal Life, Hospital new TSP website and the new ways TSP postal network and a dedicated army of let- Confinement, and Maturity Income (Tradi- participants can access and manage their ter carriers, the possibilities are endless for tional IRA, Roth IRA, and Non-Qualified retirement accounts. Delegates having ques- the Postal Service. In this workshop, we’ll Deferred Annuity). Registration is required.

20 POSTAL RECORD I JUNE 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Tuesday afternoon conversions to regular, career hires, and the form with participants to determine what mandatory overtime. information the DOL is really asking for and what details must be included with the The People’s Post: Retirement Breakfast Workshop Reinventing the Postal Service answers. Among the areas to be covered are Retired delegates and active members who Same as Tuesday morning. the proper way to complete Item 24, listing are nearing retirement or who want to learn all officers and disbursements to officers, The Art of Route Adjustments more about retirement should make plans to and where to report different kinds of in the Age of JARAP attend the retirement breakfast and work- receipts and disbursements. A completed Same as Tuesday morning. shop on Thursday. It will feature guest LM-3 for a hypothetical branch will be dis- speakers and a briefing on key retirement tributed to help branch leaders in preparing How to Build a Better File issues by Director of Retired Members Ernie and reviewing their own branch LM-3 filing. for Step B Kirkland and Assistant to the President for The DOL representatives plan on staying This class is designed to help shop stew- Retirement Ernestine Douglas. (Tickets are after class to answer individual questions ards prepare better grievance files for appeal required and seating is limited. Tickets are and concerns. to Step B. It will cover such topics as under- $25 and can be ordered from the Retirement standing the burden of proof, providing rele- Department. Ordering instructions are on Health Care Reform: vant documentary evidence, writing better nalc.org in the retirement section.) What’s In It for Me? grievance contentions and avoiding com- OWCP: The Anatomy of a Claim The health care reform debate didn’t take mon mistakes. place just inside of Washington. Across Letter carriers who suffer on-the-job kitchen tables in every corner of the country, injuries and illnesses are provided medical Wednesday morning Americans followed the long—and some- and compensatory benefits under FECA, times confusing—debate and asked, Branch Secretary-Treasurer the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. Training: Dos and Don’ts The goal of this workshop, led by Assis- “What’s in it for me?” In this workshop, tant to the President for Compensation we’ll separate myth from fact, examine key Administrative duties of branch secretary- elements of the new law and discuss why treasurers will be covered. Examples of how Greg Dixon, is to break down the claims health care reform matters for letter carriers. to apply IRS and DOL rules and regulations process for both injured workers and their local union representatives. Topics will to branch officers’ salaries, lost-time and NALC History: Honoring Those include reporting injuries, initiating claims, expense reimbursements will be given and Who Came Before Us discussed. In addition, information and dis- the employee’s burden of proof, and con- Perhaps you’ve wondered how letter carriers cussion will be included on membership- tinuation of pay. related issues, including the Reciprocal gained overtime pay or when we began Celebrating the NALC Health Agreement and Form 1188. NALC Director earning annual or sick leave. How did the Benefit Plan: 60 Years of Service of Finance Jeff Copeland and NALC Director postal strike of 1970 affect us? Who was of Membership Wayne Nicely will join NALC Director Timothy C. O’Malley will take you the longest-serving NALC president? These Secretary-Treasurer Jane Broendel in pre- down memory lane by presenting a very questions and many others will be answered senting this workshop. special narration on special moments in the in this seminar, which will combine different Plan’s history and the significant successes teaching techniques that are used in NALC’s Article 12 Training: of the Plan over the past 60 years. Tickets Leadership Academy. Using the game of Withholding and Excessing are required because of limited seating. To Jeopardy!, we will have teams of carriers Director of City Delivery Dale Hart will lead get tickets, contact the Plan at 703-729- play using information from Carriers in a this class on Article 7 (maximization) versus 8104 or fill out the registration form that will Common Cause as our source. You will Article 12 (withholding, excessing, reassign- be available in the HBR Newsletter. We hope learn about how letter carriers in prior gen- ment). Topics include withheld positions, you will join us as we celebrate 60 years of erations sacrificed to get us what we now notices of withholding, reasons for with- serving our nation’s letter carriers. sometimes take for granted. holding, geographical coverage, attrition, cross-craft versus in-craft, gains and losses Wednesday afternoon Article 12 Training: of routes, and tracking assignment of new Withholding and Excessing deliveries per the October 22, 2008, National Understanding the LM-3 Same as Wednesday morning. Memorandum of Understanding. Learn the This class will help participants understand strategies to lessen the length of the with- and complete Form LM-3. Representatives OWCP: The Anatomy of a Claim holding period, as well as the effects on from the Department of Labor will review Same as Wednesday morning.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS JUNE 2010 I POSTAL RECORD 21 Thursday morning bat supervisors fraudulently altering carrier Art Barker, a national consultant from Mag- clock rings in the future. ellan Health Services, will talk about a stew- The NALC National Food Drive: ard’s role in looking out for the mental and How to Make Your Drive Even Thursday afternoon emotional health of carriers and how to More Successful make the best use of the USPS’ Employee NRP for Contract Enforcers Assistance Program. This workshop will include food drive Despite two national level settlements and a coordinators from leading NALC branches host of sustained regional arbitration awards After the Crash: who will give tips learned from their suc- on the National Reassessment Process Labor and the Great Recession cessful drives and how to avoid problems. The Great Recession of 2008-2009 will Jointly moderated by new food drive (NRP), local managers continue to forge adversely affect American workers and their national coordinator Linda Giordano and ahead with implementation of NRP in ways families for years to come. A disaster born retiring coordinator Drew Von Bergen, the that violate ELM 546. This class is intended on Wall Street and aided and abetted by a workshop will include the showing of a for shop stewards and other contract government weakened by decades of dereg- new video on the 2010 drive and interaction enforcers. Attendees will receive an ulation and neglect, the recession dramati- with representatives of NALC’s national overview of current major NRP issues, partners in the annual effort to “stamp out including review of recent arbitration cally changed the environment for union hunger.” Time will be allotted for branch awards; an introduction to the revised and organizing and collective bargaining in Amer- coordinators to comment on their experi- updated NALC NRP Guide; and an in-depth ica. NALC General Counsel Bruce Simon and ences and to offer suggestions for the focus on the evidence that local contract Chief of Staff Jim Sauber will lead a discus- 19th annual drive in 2011. A question-and- enforcers should obtain in order to prevail in sion on strategies for rebuilding the labor answer period will follow. NRP-related grievances. movement. New Fiduciary Officer Training: Zero Tolerance: Preventing CSRS: Your Civil Service What You Need to Know About Supervisor Theft of Workhours Retirement System Finance, Membership and Same as Thursday morning. This class is geared toward those contem- Record-Keeping plating retirement under the Civil Service NALC Constitution: Retirement System or who have a union This workshop is intended for new branch Elections and Bylaws officers who have fiduciary and record- position that deals with retirement. It keeping responsibilities—presidents, secre- This workshop is designed to assist NALC covers retirement as it relates to eligibility tary-treasurers and trustees. Attendees will branches and state associations with the and benefits. The class will guide the par- be introduced to Department of Labor rules and regulations governing the conduct ticipants through the steps necessary to requirements, including bonding, member of elections and the process for creating or prepare for and the application process for rights and fiduciary officers’ responsibilities amending bylaws. The workshop, led by retirement. It will cover optional, disability under the Labor Management and Reporting Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine and deferred retirement as well as the Disclosure Act of 1959. Also discussed will and Associate General Counsel Keith Secu- effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision be tax issues, including setting up payroll, lar, will discuss the NALC Regulations Gov- and the Government Pension Offset on any record-keeping dos and don’ts, and the erning Branch Election Procedures, the Con- Social Security entitlement. various membership rosters. Assisting Sec- stitution of the National Association of Letter retary-Treasurer Jane Broendel will be Direc- Carriers, the Constitution for the Govern- NALC and the Muscular tor of Membership Wayne Nicely, Director of ment of Subordinate and Federal Branches Dystrophy Association Finance Jeff Copeland, Accounting Manager and the Constitution of the Government of Letter carriers deliver every day for America Seetha Subramanian and Director of the State Associations. and we deliver help and hope to those Information Center Nancy Dysart. afflicted with muscular dystrophy. Come and Friday morning join us while we honor those who have been Zero Tolerance: Preventing heroes in 2009 for MDA by raising funds to Supervisor Theft of Workhours Safety and Health: support the efforts of NALC’s national charity. Discover tricks supervisors use to steal time What’s a Steward to Do? We will also have updates on the latest from letter carriers. Find out how some of When you hear these words: “Life is not breakthroughs in research and get to know these tactics affect route evaluations. Get worth living,” “I have nothing to live for,” the Umali family as they share what MDA tips on how to obtain clock ring information “What’s the use of going on,” or “I might as has meant to them. You will be delighted to from management. Learn how to decipher well end it all,” what should you do? Direc- meet their daughter, Abbey, who is MDA’s clock rings now, so you will be able to com- tor of Safety and Health Brian Hellman and national Goodwill Ambassador. ✉

22 POSTAL RECORD I JUNE 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Notice of nominations for NALC national officers ominations for national officers of filed acceptance with the Secretary-Treasurer the National Association of Letter shall be allowed to withdraw his/her name. When there is but one candidate placed in NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS NCarriers, AFL-CIO, will be held on Anaheim, California - August 9 - 13, 2010 nomination, the Chairperson shall declare the NATIONAL OFFICERS Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the national OFFICIAL NOMINATION/ACCEPTANCE FORM convention in Anaheim, California. Officers election by consent. I, ______Branch ______City ______State ______will hold office for a four-year term. NALC has developed a new combined offi- Nominate ______Of Branch ______City ______State ______The nominations will be held in accor- cial nomination and acceptance form for the for the position of ______for the four year term ending in 2014. This nomination is endorsed by the following de dance with Article 6, Section 2 of the NALC 2010 convention (pictured at right). Prior to representing five Branches:

ENDORSEMENTS Constitution which provides: the convention, the form may be obtained 1. NAME: ______BRANCH ______2. NAME: ______BRANCH ______from the secretary-treasurer’s office or down- 3. NAME: ______BRANCH ______Every four (4) years, nominations for officers 4. NAME: ______BRANCH ______5. NAME: ______BRANCH ______of the Union shall be called by the Chairper- loaded from NALC’s website in the secre- Signed ______Nominator tary-treasurer section. Copies of the new Branch______son of the Convention on the third day Date ______(Wednesday) of the Convention. The Chair form will also be available at the convention. ACCEPTANCE I, ______Branch ______

shall call for nominations from the floor for Prospective candidates for national office City ______State ______

accept nomination for the position of ______each national office separately. Any delegate not attending the national convention may for the four year term ending in 2014, and authorize my name to appear as a candida position on the Official Election Ballot. I certify that I have not served in a su may nominate any eligible member for any submit an acceptance of nomination by for the 24 months prior to this nomination. one of the following national offices: Presi- completing the bottom portion of the form Signed______dent, Executive Vice President, Vice Presi- and submitting the par- Date ______dent, Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secre- tially completed form to tary-Treasurer, Director of City Delivery, the secretary-treasurer Director of Safety and Health, Director of Life prior to the convention. Insurance, Director of Health Benefits, Direc- Rates for NALC election ads The acceptance of nom- In accordance with the resolution passed at tor of Retired Members, and a three-member the 52nd Biennial NALC Convention, the rates for Board of Trustees. Nominations of fifteen ination should be sent by certified mail, return political ads in The Postal Record for candidates (15) National Business Agents shall be sepa- for national office have been calculated at the rately by NALC Regions, as constituted effec- receipt requested, and it must be received by the actual per-page publication cost and are printed tive January 1, 1974. Only delegates from the below, at least 60 days prior to the convention. secretary-treasurer’s appropriate NALC Region may nominate can- Subject to convention action, such advertise- didates for the position of National Business office no later than July ments will be printed in the special combined Agent for such Region. Nominations to the 30, 2010. In addition, September-October Postal Record. Camera- position of National Business Agent in each such prospective candi- ready ads or the copy for ads, as well as Region shall be restricted to nominees whose dates not attending the payment by check payable to NALC, must be Branch is located in such appropriate NALC convention must ensure received at the NALC office during the convention Region. No person shall be nominated for that a second copy of or at NALC Headquarters by Tuesday, September any office without his/her written acceptance, the form containing 5 (The Postal Record, 100 Indiana Ave. NW, on officially prescribed forms, which must the remainder of the Washington, DC 20001-2144). Ads may be sent include the endorsement from five (5) dele- required information, electronically to [email protected], but pay- gates representing five (5) Branches. The including the signature ment must be made by check. official forms shall be handed to the Secre- Below are the rates for political ads (size tary-Treasurer at the time of nomination, and of the nominator and shown is width x height): the endorsements of 1 3 no person shall be permitted to accept nom- Full page (7 /8" x 9 /4"): $3,000 1 3 ination for more than one office at any Con- five delegates repre- Half page (7 /8" x 4 /4"): $1,500 1 1 vention. No second shall be necessary to a senting five branches, One-third page (7 /8" x 3 /4" 1 3 nomination, and no nominating speeches will is submitted at the or 2 /4" x 9 /4"): $1,000 1 3 be permitted by the Chair. No nominee who convention. ✉ One-sixth page (2 /4" x 4 /4"): $500

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS JUNE 2010 I POSTAL RECORD 23 Salute to retiring officers he NALC plans to honor all of the Retiring Officers’ Dinner; c/o NALC Ticket deadline national officers who will retire Secretary-Treasurer; 100 Indiana Ave. Tat the end of their current terms NW, Washington, DC 20001-2144. Tables in December or have retired since the of eight seats may be reserved in advance, July 8 Boston Convention at a reception and but only after the order and payment are dinner at the Hilton Anaheim on August received at NALC Headquarters. 12, the Thursday evening of the 67th Regions, branches and individual Biennial Convention. members must use the order form to buy The Retiring Officers’ Dinner program tickets. Tickets and table assignments will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., with will be held for pickup at the Retiring dinner served at 7 p.m. A special salute Officers’ Dinner booth in the convention to the officers will follow, and the evening registration area. You must list on the will end with dancing until 11 p.m., order form the person authorized to pick according to Secretary-Treasurer Jane E. up tickets, as only that person will be able Broendel, who is coordinating the event. to receive the tickets. Checks payable to Tickets are $80 each and will be sold “Secretary-Treasurer, NALC” must be on a first-come, first-served basis. Those received at NALC national headquarters planning to attend should purchase no later than July 8. tickets as soon as possible by sending More information on the event will full payment along with the Retiring appear in the July issue of The Postal Officers’ Dinner order form below to: Record. ✉ Retiring Officers’ Dinner Order Form Please reserve ______tickets for the NALC Retiring Officers’ Dinner on Thursday, Mail order form and August 12, 2010, at the Hilton Anaheim. Enclosed is $______(@ $80 per ticket). payment to: Tickets will be held for pickup at the Retiring Officers’ Dinner ticket booth located in the convention registration area. Retiring Officers’ Dinner Person designated to pick up ticket(s)______NALC Secretary-Treasurer

100 Indiana Ave. NW Branch number_____ Phone number where you can be reached ______Washington, DC 20001-2144 Name______Checks payable to “Secretary-Treasurer, NALC” Address______must be received no later than July 8. City______State______ZIP______

Please indicate if you or anyone in your party has any special dietary considerations ______

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24 POSTAL RECORD I JUNE 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Tour information for the NALC Convention ABOUT TOUR RESERVATIONS To reserve tours online, please go to www.nalc.org/news/conv/index.html. All requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Reservations must be prepaid online or faxed to the tour operator, ACCESS Destination Services. Payment is due at the time of the reservation. Confirmations will be sent to those attendees who provide an e-mail address. Your printed confirmation is your ticket. All tours use air-conditioned, deluxe touring vehicles. Meals are not included on any tour; however time will be allotted on all-day tours for lunch on your own. Tours are not included in any other registration fees. Late and on-site tour prices will be $3.00 more per ticket. Please keep a copy of this form for your records. Early Bird deadline is July 23, 2010. For further questions, contact ACCESS Destination Services at [email protected]

TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

JEWEL OF THE MISSIONS: MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The most beautiful and best known of the California Missions, Old Mission San Juan Capistrano is only a short trip south. Discover the enchantment of this living historical landmark. Tour through the pristine gardens, soldier barracks, and beautiful archeological monuments. Following the tour, drive through the picturesque town of Laguna Beach. ISLAND SHOPPING What better way to fulfill your day than to enjoy shopping at the exclusive in upscale Newport Beach. It’s a unique mixture of stores, restaurants and services in a world-class location. You’ll find more than 70 specialty and department stores in an outdoor setting overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Atrium Court, located in Fashion Island, boasts more than 75 international boutiques, with French, Japanese, German and Italian designers well represented. In addition, there is a “Farmer’s Market” gourmet grocery store and a fabulous food court! For those interested, a hop to nearby Balboa Island for some local beachside shopping is included in this tour. Lunch will be on your own at either Fashion Island or Balboa Island. With so many options—it will be tough to choose! LIGHTS, CAMERA, LOS ANGELES! LA CITY TOUR The city of Los Angeles is a beautiful mix of old and new... gleaming high-rises coexist alongside historic treasures. Spend a delightful day experiencing three popular areas of the true City of Angels. Aboard a comfortable coach, your LA expert tour guide will introduce you to Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles and home to many local Mexican handicrafts. Stop at Hollywood and Highland, the retail/entertainment complex and true essence of old time Hollywood adjacent to the world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater and Hollywood Walk of Fame. See the Sunset Strip, home to LA’s hottest nightlife and star-spotting. Experience Beverly Hills, the neighborhood of the rich and famous which boasts the world’s most luxurious shopping. Time will be given to stop at Olvera Street, Hollywood & Highland, and Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. ZOOFARI: THE WORLD FAMOUS SAN DIEGO ZOO The San Diego Zoo, located within Balboa Park, is world famous for its impressive animal collection, in both size and for the wide variety of rare and exotic species exhibited. Here, guests see some of the world’s rarest wildlife including giant pandas and koalas. There is Ituri Forest, a mysterious central African rain forest where adventurers encounter forest buffalo, hippos, otters, okapis, colorful birds and acrobatic monkeys. Other unique habitats include Polar Bear Plunge, Tiger River, Gorilla Tropics, Absolutely Apes and Sun Bear Forest. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: Universal Studios Hollywood. With thrilling park rides and shows, a real working movie studio and LA’s best shops, restaurants and all-new cinemas at CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family. Tour includes admission to Universal Studios and transportation. Lunch on your own. DOLPHIN ADVENTURE Your group will experience an unforgettable day at sea off the coast of Dana Point. This experience allows guests an up-close and personal look at some of the ocean’s most beautiful and playful creatures. Dolphins native to the Pacific coastline are usually spotted within minutes of leaving the harbor. Experience first-hand the grace and beauty of these agile animals as they try to outrace the vessel! Guests are certain to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. ART WALK IN LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Beach is best known as an artistic and quaint village community, home to nearly one hundred art galleries and one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques. This tour provides your special guests with an inside look at a handful of local artists in their private working studios. You’ll see their latest work as well as the processes and tools used for their inspiration. Enjoy contemporary, abstract and figurative art, mixed media, sculpted glass jewelry, bronze sculptures and more. On the way to the studios, we will stop at a beautiful ocean view outlook of Laguna to experience Laguna’s ambiance and learn about the history of how Laguna became an artists colony. Note: Wear comfortable shoes. This tour includes walking. WARNER BROS STUDIOS V.I.P. BACKLOT & LOS ANGELES TOUR This 2.5 hour tour via carts takes you through the back lots, sets, stages and craft shops, ending at the Warner Bros museum, where you can explore motion picture memorabilia from past and present. During the day, guests will enjoy a narrated tour of a few of LA’s most prized landmarks as well as lunch provided at a popular LA restaurant. The Hollywood sign, Kodak Theater, Mann’s Chinese Theater, and Rodeo Drive will be just several of the highlighted attractions that will round out the perfect day in “Tinseltown.” CITADEL OUTLET SHOPPING is LA’s only outlet shopping! Discover savings of up to 70% off at more than 85 of the hottest designer outlets such as Guess, Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, Nautica, BCBG MAX AZRIA, Nine West, Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor and many more. 

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