.August 2 - August 6, 2009
National League of Postmasters Convention
Adam's Mark Buffalo-Niagara
Buffalo, New York
Planned Workshops at the Convention
eCareer Hiring
This presentation will go through the basics of hiring using eCareer. It also will cover how to move
employees from one office to another, from one bid job to another; how to delete positions; employees from roles;
and many other tasks Postmasters must now perform under eCareer.
Time Management
Postmasters today have more on their plates than they can do in an eight-hour day. This class will
help you better manage organization, prioritize projects and keep your day within your control.
About LITE BLUE
This class will go over all the available tools Lite Blue offers us as well as for all our employees.
It is hoped that you will walk away with a better understanding of how to use Lite Blue to its full potential and will
be able to share this with your employees.
Outlook Training
Most Postmasters use only a few of the many tools that Outlook has available. This presentation
will help you use all the tools available with Outlook, from setting up your calendar with recurring suspense dates
to building archives and folders. The instructor also will provide tips on using Outlook as part of your time
management process.
Dealing with SOX Today
Learn about the most common compliance problems that are being found in the field. We will
learn how to correct those and how to proactively do self-audits to keep in compliance. SOX—as we were taught
versus SOX today—is worth finding out about.
How To Deal with a Difficult MPOO
This workshop will do more than just help you deal with a difficult boss—it also will help arm
you with the tools you need when the line has been crossed and what you can do about it. When can you say
that something is unacceptable and when do you need to get on the phone and ask for help in dealing with a
hostile workplace environment?
Financial Management
Explore the basics of general finance in regard to investments and managing your retirement money.
Growing Revenue in Tough Times
Increase your revenue and improve customer satisfaction with a understanding of your
customers’ needs as well as changing behavior of the retail associates by educating them on USPS products
and services. Apply industry techniques of standardization to create a more uniform look and feel in retail lobbies
and to encourage customers to make USPS their service provider of choice. Learn how to balance revenue growth,
retail efficiency and effectiveness.
eCareer Advancement
This class will help Postmasters compete for positions, along with instructions on how to best
fill out job applications, make updates and get ready for that next promotion.
Handling Stress
Today’s workplace environment, along with all the normal day-to-day issues, is creating a
lifestyle that is full of stress. This presentation will provide tips on how to handle stress and avoid stress when possible.
Post Office Continuance
LEAGUE Post Office Continuance Consultant Mario Principe coaches on what you need to know
about potential post office closings, how communities effectively can protect this resource and identity, and what
facility problems make it easier for USPS to attempt to close a post office. Bring your questions and leave with a
path to turn back a closing.
Small Office Variance (SOV)
This Postal Headquarters’ program is designed for all H-L offices. SOV is used in the Western Area
for complement management. It is now being rolled out nationally. Although designed as a complement tool,
it is often used to develop and spread budgets as well as for hiring. It can be used to reduce workhours to the
point of an office not needing clerk assistance. This presentation will help you understand what drives the
numbers and what you need to do to verify the accuracy of the data and its results.
TSP At a Glance
Explore the latest enhancements and changes to the TSP as well as an overview of the plan’s
various benefits— contributions, loans, withdrawals, etc.
Adam's Mark Buffalo-Niagara Hotel
Online Reservations for Postmasters Group Rate.
Group Code: Postmasters
The Convention Room Rate
Adams's Mark is $114.00 single thru quad plus 13.75% tax per night.
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January 30 - February 2, 2010
League Legislative Forum
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone - 703-920-3230
Fax - 703-271-5212
Telephone Reservation Group Code "NLP"
The Times for each event is subject to change – Please look for updates on the website before printing in publications – Date updated is 01/21/2009. Link to National Website
Saturday, January 31, 2009
9:00 a.m.
National Legislative Committee Meeting
League Forum Registration
Adverse Action Counselors Training
10:00 a.m.
Exhibits Open
Code of Governing Rules Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.
National Membership Committee Meeting
Area & District Coordinators Meeting
Effective Service Committee Meeting
Site Selection Committee Meeting
Adverse Action Counselors Training Continued
3:00 p.m.
Club Meetings and Workshops -
State Branch Legislative Chairmen Workshop
Past Presidents and Current Presidents Club Meeting
Vice Presidents Workshop
6:15 p.m.
First Timers Orientation
6:30 p.m.
Meet the Candidates
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Worship Service
8:30 a.m.
League Forum Registration
Exhibits Open
8:45 a.m.
Chorus Rehearsal
9:00 a.m.
League Legislative Forum Welcome, Postal Legislative Update and
Congressional Appointment Planning Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting
11:00 a.m.
Workshops:
Growing Revenue Made Simple.
Presented by Richard Rudez, Mgr; Retail Operations Support USPS
CSV/CSAW workshop to provide an understanding of what the programs
were intended to do and how Postmasters can make sure they are getting
all the work load credit they can.
Presented by Executive Vice President Mark Strong
NARFE will present a pre-retirement/ retirement workshop
11:00 a.m.
Workshops continued:
Small Office Closing Workshop
Presented by: Mario Principe, Post Office Continuance Coordinator
1:15 p.m.
Area Meetings
Eastern I/Eastern II/Capitol Metro
Great Lakes
New York Metro/Northeast
Western I/Western II/Pacific
Southeast/Southwest
RLP Executive Board Meeting
2:45 p.m.
Membership Workshop and Planning Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Workshops & Meetings –
Labor 101 – basics on Labor, Jobs, Forms and other labor related topics
Presented by Dixie Bentley, Postmaster
Are you really prepared for the future? Presented by: Talons Financials experts
including a HR retired manager, and a financial expert.
Retired League Postmasters General Membership Meeting
Auxiliary General Membership Meeting
Secretaries/Treasurers Workshop
Editors Club Meeting/Workshop
5:30 p.m.
Super Bowl Party – Cash bar - Light Snacks and Appetizers
Monday, February 2, 2009
7:00 a.m.
IMP Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Ticket Exchange for Banquet Seating
8:00 a.m.
Sunrise Praise Worship Service
Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m.
League Forum Registration
9:00 a.m.
General Session
10:00 a.m.
John “Jack” Potter, Postmaster General, Patrick Donahoe, Deputy PMG &
COO Marie Therese Dominuez, Sr. VP Gov't Rel. & Pub. Pol. Postal Topics and Issues
12:30 p.m. Lunch on your Own
12:30 p.m.
Past National Officers Meeting/Dutch Treat
1:30 p.m.
General Session
Drawing for Buffalo Convention Registration
David Williams, Inspector General USPS
Adam J Smith, Exec Director, Vote By Mail Project
Samuel Pulcrano VP, Sustainability USPS Presentations
4:30 p.m. General Session end
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Congressional Individual State Breakfasts/Luncheons and Appointments
3:15 p.m. Laying of the Wreath Place: “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”
6:00 p.m. Grand Banquet
