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Tuesday 24 September 2024 Plainridge Park Casino The Loft Meeting Room Entrance 301 Washington St, Plainville MA 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
USPS Keynote Speaker Steven W. Monteith Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President
Industry Keynote Speaker Chris Wrenn Founder and CEO of Bridge Nine Records and Sully's Brand
Industry Panel Moderator Christopher Makolandra Manager, Enterprise Operations – Intelligent Document Management
Industry Panelist - Providence Kimberley Waltz Vice President Client Relations and Postal Affairs
Industry Panelist - Greater Boston Sean Hunt Account Manager
Industry Panelist - Pioneer Valley Rob Leveille Mail & Opscan Services Supervisor
Industry Panelist - Connecticut Robert Zacharie Manager, Production & Logistics
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Supervisor, Customer Service Support, will be the host for this event. Join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 1:00 pm where our guest will be Jamison Newlander, actor, writer, and director.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend Guest - Jamison Newlander |
July 30, 2024 – 1:00 pm
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"Year of the Dragon" Stamp Dedication The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will be hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration "The Year of the Dragon" on May 21, 2024, starting at 10:00 am. There will be special guests including the Acting Postmaster of Boston, Joshua Balcunas. |
Scavenger Hunt 16 May 2024 5:00 PM Please join the Greater Boston PCC for a Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, 16 May 2024 starting at 5:00 pm. This fun filled event will begin and end at the Beantown Pub located at 100 Tremont St Boston MA.
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Topgolf Networking Event 11 April 2024 5:00 PM Canton MA
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GBPCC Podcast Event Join the Greater Boston PCC for an exciting interview with connections to Boston sports history. Hear from Chris Wrenn, owner of two Boston Based Brands, Bridge Nine Records and Sully’s Brands. Chris will tell us his story of how a Sports Rivalry between New York and Boston helped to kickstart Bridge Nine records to what it’s known as today. Speakers – Chris Wrenn, Owner/CEO of Bridge Nine Records and Sully’s Brands, Chris Makolandra (Interviewer), George Kippenhan (Interviewer)March 26, 2024 – 1:30 pm via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
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The Massachusetts / Rhode Island district has been working hard to bring our staffing levels where they need to be. We currently need to hire more than 700 carriers across MA & RI. It isn’t easy trying to find new ways to think outside the box and spread the word that we’re hiring. We’ve set up hundreds of hiring events at Post Offices across the district, we had a flash mob that got network TV coverage, we’ve attended channel 25 Zip trips, purchased billboards, radio ads, newspaper articles and plenty of banners. We’ve had tables set up at sporting events and races, food pantries, Masshire events, county fairs, high school job fairs and more. Despite our aggressive recruitment efforts, we are still battling to keep up with retirements fill positions, especially in the carrier craft. We have several entry level positions available ranging from clerks & letter carriers to mail handlers and administrative staff that require no experience and include on-the-job training as needed. The Postal Service offers competitive wages, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Continuing education and skills building courses are available to qualified individuals at no cost to them. If you or someone you know is interested in a job with the Postal Service, stop by your local Post Office and speak with someone today. Or you can go to usps.com/careers and search, by state, for available jobs near you. Then use your laptop to apply from the comfort of your own home. March Calendar Events Listed Below |
Friday March 1st Wareham Plant 25 Tobey Rd 11AM-1PM Tuesday 5th Brockton Plant 225 Liberty St 02301 11AM-1PM Accord Station 28 Whiting St. 02043 10AM-12PM Sandwich PO 69 RT 6A 02563 10AM-12PM Falmouth PO 120 Main St 02540 10AM-12PM Lawrence PO 431 Common St. 01840 10AM-2PM Wednesday 6th Plymouth PO 100 Long Pond RD. 02360 10AM-12PM Harwich PO 1484 Orleans RD. 02645 10AM-12PM Nantucket PO 5 Federal St. 02554 10AM-2PM Thursday 7th Medfield PO 60 North St 02052 10AM-12PM South Dennis PO 9 Market PL. 02660 10AM-12PM Mashpee PO 11 Market PL. 02649 10AM-12PM Woburn PO 462 Washington ST. 01801 10AM-2PM GMF 25 Dorchester AVE. 02205 10AM-2PM Friday 8th Wareham Plant 25 Tobey Rd 11AM-1PM Tuesday 12th Brockton Plant 225 Liberty St 02301 11AM-1PM Accord Station 28 Whiting St. 02043 10AM-12PM Sandwich PO 69 RT 6A 02563 10AM-12PM Falmouth PO 120 Main St 02540 10AM-12PM Lawrence PO 431 Common St. 01840 10AM-2PM Wednesday 13th Plymouth PO 100 Long Pond RD. 02360 10AM-12PM Harwich PO 1484 Orleans RD. 02645 10AM-12PM Nantucket PO 5 Federal St. 02554 10AM-2PM Thursday 14th Medfield PO 60 North St 02052 10AM-12PM South Dennis PO 9 Market PL. 02660 10AM-12PM Mashpee PO 11 Market PL. 02649 10AM-12PM Woburn PO 462 Washington ST. 01801 10AM-2PM GMF 25 Dorchester AVE. 02205 10AM-2PM Friday 15th Wareham Plant 25 Tobey Rd 11AM-1PM | Saturday 16th Everett Job Fair 47 Elm St 02149 10AM-2PM Tuesday 19th Brockton Plant 225 Liberty St 02301 11AM-1PM Accord Station 28 Whiting St. 02043 10AM-12PM Sandwich PO 69 RT 6A 02563 10AM-12PM Falmouth PO 120 Main St 02540 10AM-12PM Lawrence PO 431 Common St. 01840 10AM-2PM Wednesday 20th Plymouth PO 100 Long Pond RD. 02360 10AM-12PM Harwich PO 1484 Orleans RD. 02645 10AM-12PM Nantucket PO 5 Federal St. 02554 10AM-2PM Thursday 21st Medfield PO 60 North St 02052 10AM-12PM South Dennis PO 9 Market PL. 02660 10AM-12PM Mashpee PO 11 Market PL. 02649 10AM-12PM Woburn PO 462 Washington ST. 01801 10AM-2PM GMF 25 Dorchester AVE. 02205 10AM-2PM Friday 22nd Wareham Plant 25 Tobey Rd 11AM-1PM Tuesday 26th Brockton Plant 225 Liberty St 02301 11AM-1PM Accord Station 28 Whiting St. 02043 10AM-12PM Sandwich PO 69 RT 6A 02563 10AM-12PM Falmouth PO 120 Main St 02540 10AM-12PM Lawrence PO 431 Common St. 01840 10AM-2PM Wednesday 27th Plymouth PO 100 Long Pond RD. 02360 10AM-12PM Harwich PO 1484 Orleans RD. 02645 10AM-12PM Nantucket PO 5 Federal St. 02554 10AM-2PM Thursday 28th Medfield PO 60 North St 02052 10AM-12PM South Dennis PO 9 Market PL. 02660 10AM-12PM Mashpee PO 11 Market PL. 02649 10AM-12PM Woburn PO 462 Washington ST. 01801 10AM-2PM GMF 25 Dorchester AVE. 02205 10AM-2PM Makeit Haverhill 301 Washington St. 01832 4AM-6PM Friday 29th Wareham Plant 25 Tobey Rd 11AM-1PM |
Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Supervisor, Customer Service Support, will be the host for this event. Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 11:30 am where our guest will be Ayla Brown, American recording artist, songwriter, radio host, and former NCAA basketball player.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend Guest - Ayla Brown |
January 30, 2024 – 11:30 am
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy 2023 National PCC Week National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Week was an opportunity for business customers to hear from Postal Service leaders about the transformational changes happening at the Postal Service. The annual meetings were held across the country, September 18 through 22, 2023, to bring participants together to discuss strategies to grow the mailing and shipping industry. 106 PCCs participated in 56 joint events. A video message from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was shown at each event, with the exception of Boston where he appeared in person. If you did not get the opportunity to hear his message, click here: 2023 National PCC Week PMG Message. The Headquarters National PCC Program Office thanks all 106 PCCs for participating this year. |
Registration is from 8:00 AM to 8:59 AM Event Starts at 9:00 AM We strongly encourage folks to take public transportation due to heavy traffic
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Supervisor, Customer Service Support, will be the host for this event. Join us on Thursday, October 27th at 10:00 am where our guest will be John Philbin, actor and professional surfing instructor.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - John Philbin |
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NEW POSTAGE RATES WEBINAR Be Prepared, New Rates Coming Soon! The Postal Customer Council of Greater Boston invites you to attend this webinar which will review the upcoming changes to postal rates on 09 July 2023. Learn how to prepare for the changes and gain insights into how they will impact your operations. This Webinar is free to attend
Presenter: Adam Lewenberg, President, Postal Advocate Inc. |
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Real-Time Package Tracking Where is my package? is one of the most frequently asked questions of any customer. With the use of modern “IoT” tracking tools, we can answer that with even greater granularity than the usual package scans. Join us in this workshop as we take you through the process of real-time package tracking. Speaker: Bob Dixon Director, Product Technology Innovation United States Postal Service
Robert (Bob) E. Dixon, Jr. was named Director, Product Technology Innovation in September 2014. In this role, Mr. Dixon oversees the development of new technology-based products and services that extend the suite of Postal Service offerings to both consumers and businesses. Such innovations are launched both as independent products and as a part of the Informed Delivery platform. Mr. Dixon began his postal career in 1999 as a contract employee and assisted in the development of the original PostalOne! Application and the early customer identity and analytics solutions. In 2007, he became a career Postal employee, leading the development of the Full Service platform and in 2010, he took over the technical implementation of USPS.com. Throughout his career, Mr. Dixon has continued to develop other programs such as Click-N-Ship and Web Tools. He developed the MY USPS technology platform which offers proactive package tracking to USPS customers and is now a part of the Informed Delivery platform. Prior to joining the Postal Service, Mr. Dixon served as Vice President of a professional services start-up focusing on web-technologies serving commercial and government clients. Mr. Dixon graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. March 14, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Supervisor, Customer Service Support, will be the host for this event. Join us on Thursday, October 27th at 10:00 am where our guest will be James Jackson Jr., actor, musician and cabaret artist.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - James Jackson Jr. |
October 27, 2022 – 10:00 am
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Monday, May 9th at 10:00 am where our guest will be Courtney Fallon, National TV Host, Sports Reporter and entrepreneur.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - Courtney Fallon |
May 9, 2022 – 10:00 am
Smithsonian National Postal Museum Virtual Highlights Tour Wednesday November 10 2:00 pm EDT What do the Titanic and the Pony Express have in common? What is the Inverted Jenny and why is it America’s most famous stamp error? Learn all that and more on an engaging virtual tour that covers highlights of the National Postal Museum collection. Presented by an engaging panel of docents, each presenting their own favorite objects and stories, this participatory tour brings the Smithsonian museum to you. There will be time at the tour’s end for Q&A. The event will be moderated by Maggie Sigle, National Postal Museum Volunteer and Intern Program Manager.
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Wednesday, October 27th at 11:00 am where our guest will be Andre Gower, actor, host, producer and director.
October 27, 2021 – 11:00 am via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - Andre Gower |
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Please join us for a virtual session to meet the newly appointed Greater Boston District postal team. This is your opportunity to learn who they are and ask any questions you might have. Wednesday, 15 September 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Thursday, June 3rd at 10:00 am where our guest will be Jerry Thornton, writer, radio host, and comedian.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - Jerry Thornton |
June 3, 2021 – 10:00 am
11 May 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Thursday, May 6th at 11:00 am where our guest will be Kerry O'Malley, theatre, film & television actress and singer.
via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
Guest - Kerry O'Malley |
May 6, 2021 – 11:00 amJoin the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Thursday, April 1st at 10:00 am where our guest will be Matty Blake, host, actor, writer, adventurer and investigator. April 1, 2021 – 10:00 am
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Celebrity Video Podcast Series Join the Greater Boston PCC for our “Celebrity Video Podcast Series” where we chat with a local personality and discuss how they utilize the United States Postal Service. George Kippenhan, USPS Manager Consumer & Industry Contact, will be the host for this event. Join us on Tuesday, March 9th at 10:00 am where our guest will be Nick Stevens, local Host and Comedian.
March 9, 2021 – 10:00 am via Zoom This Webinar is free to attend
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Greater Boston & Providence Postal Customer Councils invite you to get inspired with Award-Winning Author Les Standiford February 24, 2021 – 1:00 pm
via Zoom
This Webinar is free to attend
Speaker: Author, Les Standiford Recipient - Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award and Frank O’Connor Award for Short Fiction Fellowships - National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities Founding Director - Creative Writing Workshop - Florida International University Holder of the Peter Meinke Chair in Creative Writing at Eckerd College Nominee - Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award Author of 24 books including: Critically acclaimed The John Deal Mystery Series Black Mountain Spill (adapted into a feature film) History Channel Top Ten Pick - Last Train to Paradise: Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean New York Times Bestseller and #1 Wall Street Journal True-Crime Bestseller - Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction that Changed America |
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MAIL SECURITY WEBINAR 10/28/2020 11:00 AM Start Mail Center Security in the Current COVID Environment The Postal Customer Council of Greater Boston invites you to this webinar which will review the importance of mail center security, the prevalence of mail-borne threats, new types mail-borne threats, and how to implement robust procedures, processes and technologies to keep your organizations safe. The presentation sponsored by RaySecur also introduces the concept of the 5- Pillars of mail center security, based on U.S. Department of Homeland Security Guidelines, which helps organizations develop and implement enterprise-wide mail security processes, thereby preventing mail-threats from disrupting business operations. The impacts of COVID-19 on mail center operations and recommendations and best-practices for resuming operations will also be discussed.
This Webinar is free to attend
Presenter: Cody Martin, Mail Security Director, RaySecur
Cody Martin had over 12 years of experience as a Federal Agent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, including serving in the Dangerous Mail Unit, and several additional years as a mail security consultant to a broad range of organizations and industries. He has worked on mail security for a Super Bowl, with the Secret Service for President George W. Bush in retirement, and has directly responded to and investigated hundreds of mail-borne threats. |
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Get Connected and Grow! Date and Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2020. The main event will begin at 2:00 p.m. ET Agenda:
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Matty Blake Recognition
Matty Blake, star of History Channel's "The Curse of Oak Island", host of the podcast "Monsterland" and former on air personality of "The Golf Network" was presented with a plaque from the Greater Boston Postal Customer Council featuring the new "Arnold Palmer" USPS Stamp on May 28, 2020. Mr. Blake has used his podcast platform (which has amassed over 100,000 downloads) to promote the Greater Boston PCC and USPS. An avid golfer, Mr. Blake was touched by the framed art piece. "I am truly humbled that the Greater Boston PCC and USPS would present me with this beautiful plaque. Arnold Palmer was one of my Dad's favorites and as I often mention on my podcast, I am a golf fanatic! During this hectic time, I remain in awe of what the Postal Service does for our community. Thank you to the Postal Customer Council and USPS for this gift of recognition." Matty is heading out to Michigan to start shooting the new season of "Oak Island" and hopes to get a few rounds of golf in on his off days. "Hopefully, the inspiration of my new Arnold Palmer stamp décor will help my short game!" he joked. |
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Matty Blake Recognition
Matty Blake, star of History Channel's "The Curse of Oak Island", host of the podcast "Monsterland" and former on air personality of "The Golf Network" was presented with a plaque from the Greater Boston Postal Customer Council featuring the new "Arnold Palmer" USPS Stamp on May 28, 2020. Mr. Blake has used his podcast platform (which has amassed over 100,000 downloads) to promote the Greater Boston PCC and USPS. An avid golfer, Mr. Blake was touched by the framed art piece. "I am truly humbled that the Greater Boston PCC and USPS would present me with this beautiful plaque. Arnold Palmer was one of my Dad's favorites and as I often mention on my podcast, I am a golf fanatic! During this hectic time, I remain in awe of what the Postal Service does for our community. Thank you to the Postal Customer Council and USPS for this gift of recognition." Matty is heading out to Michigan to start shooting the new season of "Oak Island" and hopes to get a few rounds of golf in on his off days. "Hopefully, the inspiration of my new Arnold Palmer stamp décor will help my short game!" he joked. |
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SOLD OUTJim Burns
The Greater Boston PCC is proud to announce Jim Burns as our Industry Person of the Year for 2019. Jim has been an active member of the Greater Boston PCC Executive Board for many years and currently serves as Treasurer. Jim is the Operations Manager at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston overseeing Receiving & Mail Services. He has over 28 years of mailing experience with 23 years in the Healthcare field and 5 years in outsourcing. He holds industry certifications of EMCM, CMDSM, MDC, and MDP and he’s been a speaker at Greater Boston PCC events, at other PCC’s around the country and annually at the National Postal Forum (since 2007). Additionally, he has presented at the following conference: MAILCOM, The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), The National Association of College and University Mail Services (NACUMS), and The Association of College & University Mail Services (ACUMS). Jim is a strong supporter of the educational commitment that the PCC has to the industry and to our membership. He has participated in most of our PCC events, and often brings his whole team from Mass General Hospital. Jim’s passion is mentoring and developing managers in the industry at the local and national level. He is always willing to share his operational experiences or discuss industry mail certifications. Jim’s dedication and the efforts he puts in to the Greater Boston PCC is a large part of our continued success. On behalf of the Greater Boston PCC, we would like to thank Jim for all he does! It is our honor to have him as our Industry Person of the Year. |
Special thanks to our Sponsors & Panelists who participated in National PCC Day 2019 at Plainridge Park |
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The HQ National PCC Program Office is excited to announce the 2019 Northeast Area PCC Boot Camp
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PCC Honors Our Veterans On December 3rd, members of the PCC Board joined the USPS and Congressman Joe Kennedy III in a “Salute to Veterans”. The event, which took place at the Boston VA Hospital in West Roxbury, included the unveiling of a World War I stamp and an address by Congressman Kennedy. Hand-made pens, crafted by Boston PCC Board member Al Silverstein were distributed to the veterans, along with note cards and envelopes.
In what has become an annual event for the Greater Boston PCC, this is our way of expressing our gratitude for the service of our veterans. A memorable event for all involved.
Pictured Top: PCC Industry Co-Chair Mike Shields, David Hencke VA, PCC Board Member Al Silverstein, Postmaster Nick Francescucci, Congressman Joe Kennedy III, Melissa Conway VA and Jim Holland, USPS Marketing Manager. Pictured Right: PCC Industry Co-Chair Mike Shields addressing the assembled crowd of veterans. |
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood...
The dedication took place on the Matty & Nick Show (3-7pm on WAAF). Hosts Matty Blake and Nick Stevens are pop culture experts who were honored to take part in a ceremony dedicated to one of their childhood idols: Mister Rogers. "He was such an instrumental part of our childhood, I am beyond flattered that we are a part of this special dedication," said Blake. After unveiling the new stamp live on 107.3 (as well as the "WAAF" and "Matty & Nick" social media pages), Postmaster Francescucci presented commemorative Mister Rogers plaques to Blake, Stevens and producer Stanley Bruno. "As Mister Rogers famously stated, 'the greatest gift you give is your honest self', let me say what a delight it was to receive a USPS plaque as we honored one of America's most beloved teachers!" declared Stevens. |
It was indeed a beautiful day in the neighborhood as PCC Executive Board Members Nick Francescucci, Postmaster of Boston and George Kippenhan, Manager of Consumer & Industry Contact dedicated the new Mister Rogers Stamp at WAAF Studios in Brighton on April 10. Steve Smith
Steve has stepped up his involvement this past year and been instrumental in helping with the Greater Boston PCC Newsletter and Website, and has been involved in all of our educational events. He keeps everyone advised of new industry developments & regulatory changes, good and bad. Steve’s been a speaker at several Greater Boston PCC events, recruited vendor sponsorships and has reached out to folks to attend events. He’s resourceful and has been a leader and a mentor to countless people in the mailing industry for decades. From local PCC events to The Periodical Publications Association, The Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers and the Mailers' Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC), Steve finds a way to lend his expertise. Whether you’re an industry veteran or newly hired supervisor, Steve is there to offer advice and support. He generously shares what he knows with his colleagues. The work, time, and effort that Steve puts in to the Greater Boston PCC is one of the reasons why we have such a great chapter and win awards! On behalf of the Greater Boston PCC, thank you for all you do, Steve! It is our honor to have you as our Industry Person of the Year! Latest newsletter: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 20.pdf |
Steve Smith has been chosen by The Greater Boston PCC as our Industry Person of the Year for 2018. With an encyclopedic knowledge of the mailing industry, Steve is always willing to share his expertise as an educator or colleague. His intelligence is matched by his kind nature, compassion and willingness to assist our PCC in any capacity.
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George Kippenhan Receives The Silver PCC Postal Member of the Year Award
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Greater Boston PCC Receives Gold Award for Communication Program Excellence
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Enterprise Payment System (EPS) Educational Event
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Greater Boston Postal Customer Council Event
Special thanks to our Sponsors who participated in National PCC Day 2018 at Granite Links Golf Club |
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PCC Day 2018 Thursday - September 27th 2018 Granite Links Golf Club Quincy MA Keynote Speakers
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USPS Middlesex-Essex Processing & Distribution Center Tour
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On Wednesday, May 2nd, the Greater Boston Postal Customer Council held a Plant Tour of the USPS Middlesex-Essex Processing and Distribution Center. The event was well attended with over 50 participants and included a presentation, tour and lunch. Duane Lariviere, the Senior Plant Manager kicked things off by providing an overview of the operation and fielded questions from the audience. USPS staff members brought groups on to the production floor to view the Flats Sequencing System (FSS) and other various pieces of equipment throughout the 120,000+ square foot facility. It was a very insightful tour and we appreciate the USPS team at Middlesex-Essex for providing the opportunity to view their operation.
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Greater Boston PCC Honors Retiring Board Members
In December, at the Greater Boston PCC’s holiday meeting, Alice Gordon and Al Lacerda were formerly recognized as retired from the PCC Executive Board. They were recognized by those in attendance and the USPS provided wonderful large framed stamps that coincided with Al’s and Alice’s interests. The framed pieces included a message of gratitude from the PCC. Alice was a longstanding member of the board serving in many different roles including Co-Chair. She was also known as the designated proofer for all PCC copy that was sent out, and no one did it better! A little known fact about Alice that was brought up was that she holds a spot in Postal trivia history. When the government forced the Postal Service to give up its fledgling efforts in pioneering electronic commerce, Alice’s firm bought the E-COM system from them. Alice has also joined the ranks of Executive Board Members granted Emeritus status.
All present provided a rousing standing ovation, and the board wished them well in their future endeavors. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 18.pdf
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Al Lacerda joined the Board in 2001. Over his years of service Al served on the newsletter committee was and known as the provider of the Postal facts and trivia that appeared in the PCC newsletter. He could always be counted on to keep the board up to date on the latest in hot rod and souped up car news.Boston PCC Honors Veterans
On December 7 Nick Francescucci, Jim Holland, Mike Shields and Al Silverstein visited the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury. We were invited by David Hencke of the VA. Opening remarks were delivered by Karen Acerra-Williams, Deputy Director, VA Boston Healthcare. Nick then spoke about the connection between the high percentage of veterans who work for the USPS in the Greater Boston area and our responsibility to recognize their service and sacrifice. Most Importantly, 35 veterans received handmade pens crafted by PCC Board member Al Silverstein, along with cards, message pads and, of course, postage stamps. Thankfully and gratefully, 5 WW2 Veterans were present and were also honored, with the longest and loudest ovation on the 73rd anniversary of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. |
November PCC Event a Huge Success!
Adam Lewenberg, Postal Advocate Inc, opened the program by discussing new postage rates going into effect in January 2018. He informed the audience on the best way to prepare for the changes and offered insight into how these changes will impact mailing operations. The second presentation was on International Mail changes taking effect in 2018. Steve Smith, Base 60 Consulting and Merry Law, WorldVU LLC, provided information on how International Mail will be defined as "Goods" or "Documents" starting in January 2018. Finally, Jim Holland, Marketing Manager, Greater Boston District USPS, unveiled the 2017 Flag stamp with David Hencke, of the VA Hospital. Mr. Hencke was also presented with kits and pens made by Al Silverstein, PCC Board Member. These kits and pens were distributed to the patients at the VA Hospital. The event was sponsored by Creel Printing, Boston University, R.R. Donnelly Logistics Solutions and The Berkshire Company. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 17.pdf |
On Wednesday, November 15th, the Greater Boston Postal Customer Council held a very special 3-part event at American Legion Post 440 in Newton, MA. With over 40 attendees, it was one of the most successful events of the year.Greater Boston PCC Honors Board MembersThe Greater Boston PCC recently recognized Al Silverstein (Former Industry Co-Chair) and Jack Shea for their years of service to the Board and the mailing community of Greater Boston. They were both celebrated at a special breakfast meeting in their honor. Combined, they have over 50 years of tenure on the Board as well as helping mailers throughout the area.
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2018 Postage Rates & International Mail Changes Flag Stamp Unveiling Join the Greater Boston PCC for a special 3-part event! Wednesday, November 15th 2017
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| Northeast Area: Areas Inspiring Mail MEETING - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM USPS Speaker line up: Ed Phelan, NEA Vice President Operations Robert Dixon, Director Product Technology USPS HQ
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Special thanks to our Sponsors who participating in National PCC Day 2017 at Gillette Stadium:
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PCC Day 2017 Monday - September 25th 2017 Gillette Stadium
Event Agenda: PCC Day 2017 Agenda.pdf
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PCC Day 2017 Raffle Prizes 2018 NPF Complimentary RegistrationFree Pair New Balance Shoes (Online Order Coupon) $75 Gift Certificate Patriots Pro Shop (2 Each) $75 Gift Certificate Bass Pro Shop (2 Each) Patriots Signed Memorabilia Various Gifts donated by each PCC
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Greater Boston PCC and MSMA New England Chapter as we present "Mail Through the Millennia" on June 22, 2017 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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District Manager Mike Powers Retires
On Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Charlestown Knights of Columbus Hall, Mike Powers, stood in front of family, friends and colleagues and said goodbye to his beloved Greater Boston District after 37 years with the Postal Service. When Mike began his career with the USPS as a clerk in the fall of 1980, he had no idea what the future held for him. Rising through the ranks as a supervisor, superintendent and manager, Mike excelled at both the Mail Processing and Delivery & Customer Service sides of the business. Mike’s early years in management were largely connected to the Boston Post Office. Among the positions he held were Manager, Customer Services, Executive Postmaster for the Boston Post Office , Senior Manager, Distribution Operations and Manager, Distribution Operations. These assignments were followed by promotions to the District Manager positions for the Massachusetts and Southeast New England District. Since April 2014, Mike Powers held the position of District Manager for the Greater Boston District. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 15.pdf |
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The 25th annual Letter Carriers’
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Six Decades of Public Service Honored!
Pictured—Anthony Rauseo Jr. with District Manager Mike Powers After a government career spanning more than six decades, Anthony Rauseo Jr. received a heart-warming send off from his coworkers at the Woburn Detached Mail Unit. District Manager Mike Powers, Boston Postmaster Nick Francescucci, Operations Manager Barry Begley and a host of District employees were on hand to join the celebration. District Manager Powers noted, as he presented an award to Tony that “When you think of it, this is like working two careers.” Mike recalled a ceremony 10 years ago when he presented Tony with his 50-year pin and thanked Tony again for his years of service and his commitment to his craft. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 14.pdf |
First Event of 2017 The GBPCC was in attendance as the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98
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PCC Closes Out 2016 In Style!
On Wednesday, December 15, 2016, The Greater Boston PCC had their year-end event at American Legion Post 440 in Newton. To open the event, Mark Fallon gave a presentation on the new postage rates going into effect in January 2017. Mark explained how organizations should prepare for the change, and how mailers can take advantage of the new weight allowances.
Next, Nicolas Francescucci, the Postmaster of Boston, led the unveiling of the 2016 Military Service Cross stamps. Joining Nick was Mike Powers, USPS District Manager; Francisco A. Ureña, Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Dan Clark, retired State Trooper and Marine veteran; and Adam Lewenberg, PCC Co-Chair (pictured left) After the unveiling, the PCC presented Secretary Ureña a special gift to honor and assist local veterans in the Commonwealth. The PCC donated custom sets of note cards, Military Service Cross stamps and pens for veterans. The pens were hand-turned, wooden barrel writing instruments crafted by our own Al Silverstein. Thanks Al! Our special guest, Dan Clark (pictured right), is also known as "The Singing Trooper". Dan performed a special rendition of the National Anthem, other patriotic songs and Christmas carols. It was a fantastic way to close out a great event – and an exciting 2016! Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 13.pdf |
Nick Francescucci Sworn in as Postmaster On September 16, 2016, Nicolas R. Francescucci stood in front of 200 guests (including governments officials, colleagues, friends and family) in the flag room of the State House, placed his hand on the Bible (held by his wife Theresa) and took the traditional oath, administered by Mike Powers, District Manager (pictured). With this, Francescucci was officially sworn in and became the 53rd Postmaster of Boston, Massachusetts. As Postmaster of Boston, Francescucci will oversee 100+ stations, branches, retail units and carrier annexes encompassing zip codes 021, 022 and 024 (with the exception of Cambridge). This includes over two million customers and approximately 708,000 delivery points. He will manage over 4000 employees. Postmaster Francescucci’s installation was emceed by Michael Haggerty, former Postal Executive. Guest Speakers included: Daniel J. Ryan, Massachusetts State Representative, 2nd Suffolk District, Chief John Barros, Chief of Economic Development under Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Michael Rakes, Senior Plant Manager, Greater Boston District. The National Anthem and God Bless America were sung by Michelle Kippenhan, wife of George Kippenhan, Manager of Consumer & Industry Contact, while the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by their daughter Mary. Frederick White, Korean War Veteran and Retired USPS Supervisor delivered the Invocation. Mike Powers, District Manager, shared stories of Nick’s leadership and his dedication to the Postal Service and their customers before swearing in the new Postmaster. |
Jack-o'-lanterns Stamp Unveiling & Student Educational Event Highlands School, Braintree MA
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Betsy Shortell Receives The Silver Industry Person of the Year Award
At the 2016 National Postal Customer Council Awards in Washington DC, Betsy Shortell, of the Greater Boston PCC, received the Silver Industry Person of the Year Award. Betsy, Manager of Harvard University Mail and Distribution Services (HUMDS), has been a Greater Boston PCC Executive Board Member for 6 successful years, serving as the Industry Co-Chair for 2 years, helping lead Greater Boston to Platinum and Gold Level Awards on National PCC Day. During her tenure as co-chair, Betsy led the Executive Board in developing creative and innovative ideas, programs and seminars. These seminars included presentations about Mail Fraud, the Power of Networking and Industry Certifications to name a few. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 12.pdf |
2016 National PCC Leadership Award PCC Partner of the Year Central MA PCC, Greater Boston PCC, Southeastern MA PCC, Western MA PCC, New Hampshire PCC and Providence PCC
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Invitation to Attend Click the images for registration link
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Social Media for Print and Mail Professionals By using the power of the Internet, you can successfully network with other people - regardless of title, profession or background. In this webinar, you'll learn how to build and maintain your business and personal networks to improve your chances of success in today's competitive marketplace. We'll discuss methods for online networking, including social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Participants will learn to:
Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at noon from the computer of your choice. Participation is limited to the first 50 attendees, so register today!
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Special thanks to our Sponsors who are participating in National PCC Day 2016 at Gillette Stadium:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
| Bronze Sponsors Asendia USA Compunetix DeBourke Company Design Advantage IMEX Global Solutions Jet Mail Services JLS Mailing Services RR Donnelley SCLogic The Allied Group Window Book, Inc. WINN Solutions
Corporate Sponsors AAA Northeast Direct Associates New Balance Athletics Sungard Availability Services The Berkshire Company
Benefactors Cathedral Corporation Colonial Printing Harvard University MSMA New England Chapter National Postal Forum New Balance Athletics New England Journal of Medicine Postal Customer Council of Providence Sherman Printing United States Postal Service |
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2017 Postage Rates & Military Service Cross Stamp Unveiling Join the Greater Boston PCC for a special 3-part event! Thursday, December 15th 2016
The second part of the program will be an unveiling of the 2016 Military Service Cross stamps. Join Nicolas Francescucci, the Postmaster of Boston, as he presents the stamp dedication. The final part of the event will be a special presentation to honor and assist local veterans in the Commonwealth.
Special guest, Dan Clark "The Singing Trooper" will be on hand to perform during the event. Door prizes will be given away and lunch is included in the registration cost. Date: December 15th 2016 Time: Registration at 9:30 AM Event begins at 10:00 AM Location: American Legion Post 440 Newton MA Cost: $20 GBPCC Member Rate - Corporate & Premiere $25 General Rate Event contributors whose support is greatly appreciated:
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To open the event, Mark Fallon will discuss the new postage rates going into effect in January 2017. Learn how to prepare for the changes and gain insights into how they will impact your operations.
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PCC Day 2016 Friday, September 23rd - Gillette Stadium Event Agenda: PCC Day 2016 Agenda.pdf Keynote Speakers
PCC Day 2016 Raffle Prizes 2017 NPF Complimentary Registration (2 Each)Free Pair New Balance Shoes (Online Order Coupon) $100 Gift Certificate Patriots Pro Shop $100 Gift Certificate Bass Pro Shop Various Gift Baskets donated by each PCC |
| Early Bird Raffle Winner - Attendee Two Patriots Tickets Jerry Caracciolo Roger Williams University Congratulations!!! Sponsored by: MSMA New England |
| Early Bird Raffle Winner Gillette Stadium Tour John Joyce Boston College Congratulations!!! |
| Early Bird Raffle Winner - Sponsor Two Patriots Tickets Steven Parker Cox Communications Congratulations!!! Sponsored by: |
Working Together For Others On Saturday, March 19, PCC Board Member Mark Fallon and The Berkshire Company sponsored the National Postal Forum - Habitat for Humanity event. A wonderful group of NPF attendees, USPS employees and local community members worked together to help build the dream of owning a home to a deserving family. 22 people from 9 states spent their Saturday priming, painting, caulking, hanging doors and installing trim. This is another example of the mailing industry and the USPS working together and giving back to the community. Thank you to all of the volunteers for all of your hard work – and all of your smiles – to help make the day such a success.
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Mail Technology Awards The U.S. Postal Service recognized Harvard University and New Balance with its Mail Technology Award for their companies’ support of the success of mail and their commitment to a successful business relationship with the Postal Service. Awards were presented at the 2016 National Postal Forum in Nashville, TN.
L-R: Mike Powers (USPS Greater Boston) , John Nolan (Harvard), Megan Brennan (USPS PMG), Betsy Shortell (Harvard), Pete Shepherd (WITS), Rick Uliski (USPS NEA VP)
L-R: Mike Powers (USPS Greater Boston) , Megan Brennan (USPS PMG), Genevieve Sandoli (New Balance), Joe Caniglia (New Balance), Rick Uliski (USPS NEA VP) |
Boston Hockey Teams Up for Mary
Three years ago after watching a Boston Bruins game, Mary told her father that she wanted to learn how to ice skate. George and his wife Michelle heard that a “Learn to Skate” event was being held in the Kippenhan’s hometown of Rockland. Mary’s diagnosis and low muscle tone essentially made even learning to walk a huge challenge. So although hesitant, George and Michelle borrowed some hand-me-down skates, pads and helmets and watched Mary fall on the ice for the first ten minutes. George states, “She was wiping out, but with a big smile on her face.” Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 10.pdf |
Many of you may know George Kippenhan as a Postal Customer Council Executive Board Member. Others know him as the Manager of Consumer and Industry Contact for the United States Postal Service who is quick to respond to any of your issues or questions with a resolution in a timely manner. What you may not know is that he spends most nights and weekends with his 11 year old daughter Mary, in the most unimaginable environment for a girl who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 2…an ice hockey rink.PCC Night at the Boston Celtics
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The sold-out PCC Networking night at the Celts was a fun night! On February 3rd, the Greater Boston PCC enjoyed a full evening that featured a delicious pre game meal and networking at The Harp, a guided private tour of the New England Sports Museum and an escort to our seats to watch the Celtics earn a 102-95 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Isaiah Thomas led all scorers with 17 points. PCC Members from as far away as CT came to the event and all had a memorable evening.
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USPS just announced that postage will be coming down on Sunday, April 10, 2016, as the 4.3 percent exigent surcharge is removed and rates are returned to the Consumer Price Index-capped levels. |
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Good Grief, Charlie Brown!
George Kippenhan, PCC Executive Board Member and USPS Manager of Consumer & Industry Contact, has been visiting elementary schools in the Greater Boston District with his original presentation entitled the “Power of Mail”. Kippenhan shows the students how important it is to simply put a pen to paper and write a letter to those who you care about. At the end of each presentation, the new Charlie Brown Christmas Stamps are unveiled much to the delight of the children (and teachers) in attendance. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 9.pdf
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The Greater Boston PCC would like to thank Betsy Shortell for the amazing work she did as Industry Co-Chair. Here are some of her greatest accomplishments over the past 2 years: · Helped organize two very well-attended National PCC Day events at Gillette Stadium and at the New England Journal of Medicine. · Oversaw numerous educational and networking events. · Provided a framework for education and support. · Led the Greater Boston PCC Board to further its mission. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 9.pdf
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First Price Increase In Three Years for Commercial Priority Mail Scheduled for January 2016 • No Increase in Forever Stamp Prices or Other Mailing Product Prices |
Download Special thanks to our Sponsors & Vendors who participated in National PCC Day at Gillette Stadium:
Silver Sponsors
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PCC Day 2015 Photos
Vendors
Direct Associates Winn Solutions Design Advantage Printing Industries of New England (PINE) OPEX Corporation RR Donnelley T-Mobile Cathedral Corporation National Postal Forum (NPF) Worcester Envelope Company Bay State Envelope IOPC MultiSort BUDGETCARD Inc. Ricoh Jet Mail Services Sungard Availability Services Neopost USA International Bonded Couriers, Inc. DeBourke Company SCLogic JLS Mailing Services Colonial Printing United States Postal Service
Copper Sponsors
The Berkshire Company Lindenmeyr Munroe Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA) New England Data Mentors/Relevate Silver Direct Renaissance IMAGING
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Meet the New Senior Plant Manager of the Greater Boston District: Michael Rakes Rick Uluski, USPS Northeast Area Vice President has announced the selection of Michael W. Rakes as the new Senior Plant Manager for the Greater Boston District. Mike prides himself on being one of the more customer-centric Plant Managers in the Nation. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 8.pdf
| USPS Unveils Special Olympic Stamp The United States Postal Service (USPS), in celebration of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement, unveiled a national commemorative stamp on Thursday, July 30, 7:30 pm, at The Company Theatre, in Norwell, MA. Mike Powers, USPS Greater Boston District Manager, was on hand to unveil the new stamp, and mark the occasion with The Company Theatre’s Artistic Directors and many Special Olympic athletes who have benefited from the theatre’s charitable generosity. Read more: GBPCC Newsletter Issue 8.pdf |
ZIP Codes Tamed The Postal Service Boom 52 Years Ago (Click the picture link for WGBH news article)
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