What:

Johnstown Post Office City Carriers: J. Greg Averi; Sue Cafeo; Dave Correll; Paula Delich; Paul Donati; Jim Kassick; Lou Klinger; Stan Niton and Steve Shumaker join Rural Carriers: Sandy Jansure and Lewis “Michael” Shaffer in a group that will be recognized for having been inducted into the prestigious National Safety Council’s “Million Mile Club” for achieving thirty or more years of accident-free driving on the job.

The eleven professional drivers will receive a special Million Mile Club plaque from Western Pennsylvania District Manager Jay Phelan and Johnstown Postmaster Wendy Ryan-Hudak in a brief ceremony among their coworkers.

To be qualified, for Million Mile Club status, a professional driver must have driven accident-free for either 30 years or a million miles.

"These are outstanding postal employees in every aspect considering this very demanding position,” said Hudak-Ryan. “The Postal Service has always emphasized safe driving practices. Each member of this group is very conscientious and their leadership and accomplishments are a great example for every member of our workforce."

Who:

City Carriers: J. Greg Averi; Sue Cafeo; Dave Correll; Paula Delich; Paul Donati; Jim Kassick; Lou Klinger; Stan Niton and Steve Shumaker; Rural Carriers: Sandy Jansure and Lewis “Michael” Shaffer;  USPS Western PA District Manager Jay Phelan; Manager Post Office Operations Joe Scherder; Johnstown Postmaster Wendy Ryan-Hudak; NALC Union Officials; and employees of the Johnstown Post Office.

When:

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
8:00 a.m.

Where:

Johnstown Post Office
111 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15901

Background:

The USPS is proud of its safety record and equally proud of postal employees who daily provide excellent customer service, while safeguarding themselves and the neighborhoods they serve. National Safety Council Million Mile Club and Safe Driver Awards are appropriate methods of recognizing employees who are dedicated and committed to safe working and driving practices.