October 01, 2008 - VER Timeline Released The Postal Service has finalized the timeline for the VER (Voluntary Early Retirement) for Postmasters. This early out is being offered by Postal Headquarters in response to our request on your behalf. As you can see, the rollout begins very soon. For those of you considering pursuing this course of action, we encourage you to start investigating what impact leaving the Postal Service might have on your lifestyle. More information on the early out will be shared by The LEAGUE as soon as it is received. Here's some of the key dates and time frames: November 21, 2008 - Annuity estimates will begin being mailed to eligible employees. November 28, 2008 - VER Offer packages will begin being mailed to VER eligible employees. December 03, 2008 through January 16, 2009 - VER Window Period The VER effective date is Tuesday, March 31, 2009. MANAGERS, HUMAN RESOURCES (AREA) SUBJECT: Pay-for-Performance Mid-Year Review and Interim Rating Process The FY 2009 PEP Mid-Year review process will open in the Performance Evaluation System (PES) on Monday, March 31. At that time, employees may begin to submit accomplishments toward the objectives for their position (permanent or detail) held on March 28, 2009. Evaluators' review of submitted accomplishments and Mid-Year discussions with all of their employees must be completed and documented in PES by Monday, May 12. As a reminder, evaluators are required to conduct one-on-one Mid-Year discussions with all of their employees. Prior to beginning the Mid-Year process, employees must ~ Review their individual profiles and assure that the profile is up to date and accurate ~ Pay special attention to the Finance Number, Unit, and Position Type on their profile ~ Add/Review any detail assignments ~ Complete any required actions in PES Please stress to employees and evaluators the importance of paying close attention to the information contained in their profiles. Profile information is used to map the employee's record to the NPA Unit at the end of the fiscal year. We are aware that a few employees have been disappointed by the NPA Composite Summary that was calculated into their end of year rating because they did not pay close attention when taking profile actions that impacted their NPA unit. However, we have consistently held that it is the employee's responsibility to ensure that the information in his/her profile is correct at all times. I also want to share an enhancement in PES that changes the display of interim ratings. Employees who are eligible for an interim rating no longer need to wait until their end of year rating is displayed in PES to see the interim rating. This year employees will be able to view an interim rating as soon as it is finalized. The new 1-15 rating scale implemented this year for all performance pay programs will be used for any applicable interim ratings. If employees or evaluators have any questions, they should be directed to their PFP coordinator. A listing of PEP Coordinatorscan be found on the PFP website at http://blue.usps.qov/hrisp/ser/pfp/,elcome,htm, The PFP web site will be updated shortly to include guidance about the mid-year process. If you have questions regarding PFP, please contact Robin McLarney, Manager, Performance Evaluation Programs, at (202) 268-3951. Mangala P. Gandhi Manager Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition |
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Postmaster Dennis Schoenefeld made four presentations on behalf of the Butte community. TO: SPC George P Schulte SPC Jesse L Vogt SPC Michael A Roth SGT Timothy J Hansen Unit: 153rd Engineer Battalion Wagner South Dakota National Guard Unit. The following message was printed on the back of each Heor's Plaque presented: "A small token of appreciation from the community for the sacrifices you have made for your country, the community of Butte and most of all to your families, during the last year." |
Postmaster Sharleen Miller made a presentation of a Hero's Plaque on behalf of the Chambers community TO: SGT Christian R. Mueller 735 TC Company B. National Guard Unit. The following message was printed on the back of the Hero's Plaque that was presented: "This is a small token of our appreciation from the community for the sacrifice you have made for your country, the community of Chambers and most of all to your family during this year." |
Postmaster William Krejci presents American Red Cross Commemerative plaque to Grand Island Board President Ron Adams in appreciation of the humanatarian efforts for the victims and families of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The plaque features the 50 yr and 100yr American Red Cross Commerative mint stamps |
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Join the League: THE Organization that is WORKING for YOU! Words of wisdom from National Sec/Tres Linda Rumney Because I have been involved with League membership for some time, I am often asked the following question. "WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE LEAGUE?" There are many benefits that we as League members receive that we may take for granted or not even think about until we have a need for them. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS The League represents the "Voice of the Postmaster" in efforts to enhance the pay, benefits and working conditions of Postmasters. A registered lobbyist provides a direct line of communication with Congress on issues of concern to Postmasters, retirees and the US Postal Service. SECURITY LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVERSE ACTION The League is the ONLY Postmaster organization that includes legal services as part of it's monthly membership dues. The League is the nation's premier advocate for protecting the jobs and rights of Postmasters. We can feel secure in the knowledge that we have the best legal representation available should the need arise. Adverse Action legal services benefit offers representation by an attorney before the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit at significantly discounted rates. IMPROVED MANAGER'S PROCESS This program offers support for League members and their families to help them to cope with a wide range of medical, behavioral, psychological and addiction issues. A 24 helpline is available at 800-524-4771 LEAGUE PUBLICATIONS The Postmaster's Advocate, Advocate Express and in West Virginia, our award winning publication, Mountain League News. POST OFFICE CONTINUANCE CONSULTANT The League employs Mario Principe who was a former discontinuance coordinator with the USPS to deal with Post Office closings. A SENSE OF FAMILY AMONG YOUR FELLOW LEAGUE MEMBERS. This is only a partial list of the benefits available through the League. The list could go on and on. If you have any questions concerning benefits or membership, contact any member of the Board . Membership in the League is an honor and a privilege and we encourage every Postmaster, PMR and EAS employee to join. |
POSTAL REFORM PASSES HOUSE AND SENATE House, senate pass historic postal reform legislation Both the House and Senate passed historic postal reform legislation in the final hours of the 109th Congress after key negotiators Reps. Tom Davis (R-VA) and Henry A. Waxman(D-CA) and Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tom Carper (D-DE) - brokered an agreement that will modernize the U.S. Postal Service and make it viable for the 21st century. The legislation, the first major overhaul of the USPS since 1970, will help stabilize mail volume and stamp prices. The postal reform bill has been more than a decade in the making. "This represents a lot of work done behind the scenes, and a lot of compromises made with the mailers and the unions," said Jerry Cerasale, senior vice president of government affairs for the DMA. "We are very proud and excited that this has finally moved forward." The new bill, H.R. 6407, was introduced by Rep. Davis, who chairs the House Committee on Government Reform on Dec. 7. The House passed the bill late Friday night and the Senate early Saturday morning. The postal reform bill represents a major victory for the millions of businesses, nonprofit organizations and consumers across the country that rely on the USPS. The bill now goes to President Bush for a signature, and most believe he will sign it. The final legislation reflects an agreement reached among key members of congress, the Administration and the mailing community. It contains all of the elements mailing stakeholders have sought over the past several years, including: a cap that will tie future postal rate increases to the rate of inflation; a tight exigency clause defining the conditions for emergency rate increases; the return of the military retirement cost burden (some $27 billion) to the Treasury; and language supporting the continuation of work-sharing agreements. "We are grateful that the funding for USPS retiree military service obligations will be borne by the Treasury," said John E. Potter, Postmaster General, in a statement on Saturday. "This, combined with release of the escrow funds, will be used for retiree health benefits." Lawmakers also were able to strike a deal on the level of authority given to the newly created Postal Regulatory Commission. The bill maintains language included in both the House and Senate versions giving the commission tools, such as subpoena power, to ensure that the USPS is in compliance with the law and that the interests of the mailing public are protected. It also contains new language giving the Commission the power, as an expert regulatory body, to monitor the new rate system in future years and make whatever changes are necessary to ensure that it continues to meet postal customers' needs. At the same time, the bill would add an Inspector General of the Postal Regulatory Commission to monitor the regulator in the use of its expanded powers. The Direct Marketing Association has long held that postal reform will play a critical role in making sure that the Postal Service can continue to deliver the reliable, cost-effective service that consumers and businesses have come to expect. The bill also would install a three-day waiting period before an employee is eligible to receive workers' compensation for job-related injuries. The waiting period is a feature of most state workers' comp programs, and at one point had been dubbed a deal-breaker by the National Association of Letter Carriers union. Other federal employees are not subject to a waiting period. "The parties were able to resolve their differences, including the NALC issue," said Bob McLean, executive director of the Mailers Council. "Everyone had to compromise to be able to get to this point. For example, the bill still includes the three-day waiting period [stipulation], which the NALC was against. This hasn't changed. That's the kind of compromise we are talking about." NALC had shut down the bill before Congress' Oct. 1 adjournment after deciding it could not support S. 662 because it would have established a three-day waiting period for injured letter carriers before they could go on continuation of pay. Mr. McLean said the Mailers Council is very pleased with the bill. "This bill will save mailers billions, that's billions with a 'b', of dollars," he said. |
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President Bush signed postal legislation on Dec 20th into law that benefits residential and business customers by ensuring predictable price increases tied to the rate of inflation. With the President are (from left): Postmaster General Jack Potter, Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE), Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), USPS Board of Governors Chairman James Miller, Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL), and Rep. John McHugh, (R-NY). |
Madison and Bill Krejci on the Postal float for the Marquette Heritage Days parade |
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF POSTMASTERS NEBRASKA BRANCH 2009-2010 OFFICERS VICKI OZENBAUGH President 515 Road 18 Ohiowa, NE 68416 Home 402-295-2505 Cell 402-759-0411 vozenbaugh@windstream.net Exeter Post Office 402-266-5171 Victoria.L.Ozenbaugh@usps.gov TRACY BONDEGARD Secretary-Treasurer 4370 Road S Oak, NE 68964-8214 Home 402-225-5299 Cell 402-224-1420 riverviewt@hotmail.com Beatrice Post Office 402-228-3361 Tracy.L.Bondegard@usps.gov REUBEN SCHMALE Executive Vice President and Membership Chairman 108 S 2nd Seward NE 68434-2104 Home: 402-641-7075 Work: 402-549-2223 Ulysses NE 68669 rschmale@neb.rr.com TOM RIGGS Vice-President 4580 N Pawnee Ave Hastings, NE 68901-8306 Home 402-463-8097 Cell 402-984-8549 rplace@gtmc.net Glenvil Post Office 402-771-2528 Thomas.M.Riggs@usps.gov MICHELE STOLTENBERG Vice-President 1000 W Edith St Sargent, NE 68874-4141 Home 308-527-3451 Cell 308-214-1013 stoltenberg@nctc.net Sargent Post Office 308-527-4100 Michele.M.Stoltenberg@usps.gov SHERRI HELMAN Vice-President 1741 33rd RD David City, NE 68632 Home 402-367-4663 Cell 402-367-8692 shelman@wildblue.net Brainard Post Office 402-545-3721 Sherri.A.Helman@usps.gov PEGGY ROIT Vice-President 608 Road 20 Ohiowa, NE 68416 Home 402-295-2340 pjroit@yahoo.com Ohiowa Post Office 402-295-2222 Peggy.J.Roit@usps.gov KAREN MERRYMAN Immediate Past President 808 Road P Geneva, NE 68361 Home 402-759-4865 McCool Junction Post Office 402-724-2333 Karen.S.Merryman@usps.gov KEVIN COTTAM State Coordinator 5727 Road N Hebron, NE 68370 Home 402-365-4538 Cell 402-460-6932 kevinCottam@diodecom.net Carleton Post Office 402-356-2341 Kevin.L.Cottam@usps.gov WILLIAM KREJCI National Legislative Chairman P O Box 1 Marquette NE 68854-0001 Home: 402-694-5619 wkrejci2@yahoo.com Marquette Post Office 402-854-2498 BEVERLY ZINK Convention Site Chairman 90368 474th Ave Naper NE 68755-3021 Home: 402-775-2206 zink@inebraska.com Naper Post Office 402-832-5977 Beverly.A.Zink@usps.gov SHIRLEY STOLTENBERG Editor 807 N Collins Atkinson NE 68713 Home: 402-925-5507 Cell: 402-340-2579 pmstuart65@yahoo.com CHARLOTTE ZIEG Chaplain 401 Martin Ave Beaver Crossing Ne 68313 Home: 402-522-5170 Dorchester Post Office 402-946-2411 Western II Area Coordinator Kelly McCartney 1000 Progress St Liberty, MO 64068-9998 E-Mail: athiker40@att.net O: (816) 792-2872 KS District Coordinator & Kansas President: Judy Raney PO Box 1113 Lawrence, KS 66044-1113 Office: (785) 843-8777 Home: (785) 841-0259 Email: judyraney@att.net NEBRASKA RETIREE BOARD NEBRASKA RETIREE BOARD Retiree President Jean Roemer 1482 County Road M Blvd Hooper NE 68031-2066 Home: 402-654-2272 mdandthe3ts@hughes.net Vice President Cleo Peterson 508 Waldo Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 308-382-7313 PCLPeterson@q.com Retiree Secretary-Treasurer Thurlow Noble P O Box 277 Valparaiso NE 68065-0277 Home: 402-784-6441 tpmenoble@aol.com Historian Pat Huffman 2002 Road Q Waco NE 68460-8828 Home: 402-362-3443 pattyanne@windstream.net Editor Elaine Knoell 655 N 23rd #615 Fremont NE 68025 NEBRASKA AUXILIARY BOARD Ron Schropfer, President PO Box 247 Fairmont, NE 68354-0247 PH: (402) 268-6261 Gerald Roemer, Exec. Vice President 1482 County Rd M Blvd. Hooper, NE 68031-2066 PH: (402) 720-1528 Ashley Moyer, Vice President 22712 Havelock Ave Eagle, NE 68347 PH; (402) 781-2444 Charlene Wendt, Sec/Treas 2540 Nancy Dr. Lincoln, NE 68507 (402)325-0862 rwendt@neb.rr.com |
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Congratulations and Thank You to the following Pin earners who helped make our Nebraska State Legislative PAC successful. Richard Wendt $6000 Pin Peggy Roit $5000 pin Karen Merryman $4500 pin Georgia Schropfer $4500 pin Vicki Ozenbaugh $4000 pin Rose Dankleff $3500 pin Dennis Schoenfeld $2500 pin Sharleen Miller $500 Pin Judy Healy $500 Pin Cleo Peterson $3500 pin Mark Tylkowski $500 pin Michele Stoltenberg Gold pin Cindy Ruhge Gold pin Tammy Moyer Gold Pin Rick Duffy GOLD Pin Kevin Cottam Gold Pin Linda Melton GOLD Pin Janet Mansfield GOLD pin Barb Steskel GOLD Pin Cindy Bauman Silver Pin Sheri Helman Silver Pin 50/50 winner Barb Steskel Ruby Pin (photo right) and to ALL who participated in our 50/50, Raffle, Auction and PAC contributions. Everyones donation was greatly appreciated! |
Postmaster Early Out timeline form OPM for VERA . |
Reuben Schmale the 2009 Nebraska Postmaster of the Year receives plaque from 2008 Postmaster of the Year Vickie Ozenbaugh. Click on Reuben's plaque and see a video of his award ceremony. |