Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Johnna Alexander-Vandervoort Postmaster
Submit A Lead Success


Johnna Alexander - Vandervoort Postmaster

Christian Motorcyclist Association – Vandervoort Postmaster Johnna Alexander initiated a Submit A Lead for Christian Motorcyclist Association, resulting in a $62,000 sale.  

The company has been in operation in the Hatfield AR area since 1975. They provide correspondence, retail motorcycle gear, and a monthly magazine among other mail services to their 150,000 members across the United States and other nations.  

After contact by a member of the Sales staff, the company started using the U.S. Postal Service. Let’s  all send Johnna a big ”Thank You” for generating a lead that produced new revenue. 

Story from Hoggin' Revenue



Friday, January 25, 2013


New prices for 2013
USPS to change rates Jan. 27

The new First-Class Mail Global Forever stamp will allow customers to mail letters up to two ounces to Canada and up to one ounce anywhere else in the world for a set price of $1.10.
Effective Jan. 27, new prices will go into effect for some USPS products and services.
The new prices for First-Class Mail and service pricing include:
·         First-Class Mail, one ounce: 46 cents
·         First-Class Mail postcard: 33 cents
·         Stamped postcards: 37 cents
·         Electronic Return Receipt: $1.25.
·         Certificate of mailing: $1.20
New domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products:
·         Small box: $5.80
·         Medium box: $12.35
·         Large box: $16.85
·         Large APO/FPO box: $14.85
·         Regular envelope: $5.60
·         Legal envelope: $5.75
·         Padded envelope: $5.95
Other changes include a new offering a First-Class Mail Global Forever stamp that will allow customers to mail letters up to two ounces to Canada and up to one ounce anywhere else in the world for a set price of $1.10.
Customers can obtain lower prices for Priority Mail and other types of expedited products when purchasing them online.
A complete list of new prices with additional information is available here.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

FARMINGTON POST OFFICE RECEIVED HONORABLE MENTION IN POSTMASTER GENERAL'S SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE AWARD

L-R: Mary Pettice, Debi Layman, Paula Gross, Beth Noe, Julie Biswell, Simone Jordan.
Not pictured: Richard Naylor, Darla Smith, Linda Rathell

The Farmington Post Office was selected for an Honorable Mention in the Postmaster General Sustainability Excellence Award completion in Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Pollution Prevention.

At the Postal Service, sustainability means maintaining the welfare of our people, and providing wise stewardship of our planet while delivering on the promise of universal service at an affordable price.

Making the world a greener place is not easy. The Farmington Employees have demonstrated that getting people to re-think how they behave, and to see the impact their actions have on the environment is an important first step. That is why I am especially pleased to recognize the efforts that this team provided to put your stamp on a greener tomorrow!

Submitted by Pat Holcomb, Farmington Postmaster

Sunday, January 20, 2013

COREESE WELLS - LOCAL HERO
BLYTHEVILLE CITY CARRIER



Coreese Wells, Blytheville City Carrier



Coreese Wells was recently commended by Postmaster General, Patrick Donahoe for her heroism and selfless display of civic duty. This recognition was well deserved for the part she played in making sure a child was safe.

While delivering her route, Coreese noticed a small child, alone, wandering along a busy highway in Gosnell, AR, she walking dangerously close to the edge of the roadway and cars were having to swerve to avoid hitting her. Naturally, Coreese stopped to question and help this child. The little girl seemed to be about four years old and was not able explain where she was going, but stated her friend lived further down the highway.

Coreese began to walk with the child for her protection, called her supervisor to apprise him of the situation and the supervisor called the Gosnell Police Department.  The officer was able to find someone that knew the child and where she lived. She was returned safely to her home.

The officer commented, "She (Coreese) was amazing. These days people like Coreese Wells are few and far between."

Thank you Coreese for being who you are, for caring for this little one and for being an outstanding representative of the US Postal Service!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

1 - 2 - 3 STEPS TO FIGHT THE FLU




1. TAKE TIME TO GET A FLU VACCINE.     (FLU VACCINE FINDER)

  • CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.
  • While there are many different flu viruses, a flu vaccine protects against the three viruses that research suggests will be most common.
  • Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine.
  • Vaccination of high risk persons is especially important to decrease their risk of severe flu illness.
  • People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older.
  • Vaccination also is important for health care workers, and other people who live with or care for high risk people to keep from spreading flu to high risk people.
  • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness, but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead.
    
2. TAKE EVERYDAY PREVENTIVE ACTIONS TO STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
  • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • See Everyday Preventive Actions and Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) for more information about actions, apart from getting vaccinated and taking medicine, that people and communities can take to help slow the spread of illnesses like influenza (flu).
   
3. TAKE FLU ANTIVIRAL DRUGS IF YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBES THEM
  • If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can treat your illness. 
  • Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. They are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaled powder) and are not available over-the-counter. 
  • Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For people with high risk factors, treatment with an antiviral drug can mean the difference between having a milder illness versus a very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay. 
  • Studies show that flu antiviral drugs work best for treatment when they are started within 2 days of getting sick, but starting them later can still be helpful, especially if the sick person has a high-risk health or is very sick from the flu. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking this drug. 
  • Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.

Monday, January 7, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS TO LR ASHER STATION GOLD STAR WINNERS!


Pictured L-R Rashenda Branch, Sherae Martin, Tracy Jefferson

Retail Associates Rashenda Branch and Tracy Jefferson  at the Little Rock Asher Station are doing what it takes achieve the Gold Star Level.  Rashenda has earned two Gold Stars.   There are several requirements to obtain Gold Star status, with the main objective to provide excellent customer service to every person that walks in the retail lobby.



Friday, January 4, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL LEA
SILOAM SPRINGS RETAIL ASSOCIATE GOLD STAR WINNER




Michael Lea, Retail Associate at the Siloam Springs Post Office had a perfect transaction. He earned a Gold Star for his efforts to generate revenue and provide outstanding customer service