International Mail
IMM REVISION
International Money Order Service - Miscellaneous Revisions
Effective June 28, 2001, sections 371.6, 371.721, and
371.8 are revised to change the Post Office box numbers in
the addresses for the Money Order Section. Section
371.723 is added to state the procedures concerning making inquiries on reissued international money orders.
We will incorporate these changes into both the printed
version of IMM Issue 25 and the online IMM, which can be
accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.
International Mail Manual (IMM)
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3 Special Services
* * * * *
370 Supplemental Services
371 International Money Orders
* * * * *
371.6 Lost Reissued Money Orders
* * * * *
[Revise the address in 371.6 to read as follows:]
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION
ACCOUNTING SERVICE CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 82412
ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421
* * * * *
371.721 Money Orders Issued Pursuant to an
Authorization to Issue an International Money
Order Form Set
* * * * *
[Revise the address in 371.721 to read as follows:]
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION
ACCOUNTING SERVICE CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 82412
ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421
* * * * *
[Add section 371.723 as follows:]
371.723 Reissued International Money Orders (89 Series)
Use PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry (postal card), in
accordance with DMM S020.2.14 when filing inquiries or
requests for replacement of reissued international postal
money orders. The U.S. payee may file and receive
payment.
371.8 Refunds
* * * * *
[Revise the address in 371.8 to read as follows:]
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION
ACCOUNTING SERVICE CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 82412
ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421
* * * * *
- Retail Marketing,Retail, Consumers and Small Business, 6-28-01
IMM REVISION
International Money Order Service - Denmark
Effective June 30, 2001, International Mail Manual (IMM) 371.3b and the Individual Country Listing for Denmark are revised to eliminate international money order service to Denmark.
We will incorporate these changes into both the printed version of IMM Issue 25 and the online IMM, which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.
International Mail Manual (IMM)
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3 Special Services
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370 Supplemental Services
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371.3 Fees
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[Revise item b to read as follows:]
b. The fee for money orders payable in countries for which application must be made via the Authorization to Issue an
International Money Order is $8.50 per money order. The maximum amount for a single postal money order is $700,
unless otherwise noted in parentheses.
These countries are:
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan ($200)
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Benin
Botswana
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Chile
China
Colombia
Corsica
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Croatia
Czech Republic
Egypt
Estonia
Faroe Islands
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Ghana
Great Britain and Northern Ireland ($200)
Greece
Guadeloupe
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Korea, Republic of Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Martinique
Mexico
Monaco (France)
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Norway ($400)
Paraguay
Philippines
Poland
Reunion
St. Bartholomew (Guadeloupe)
St. Martin (French Guadeloupe)
St. Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Senegal ($500)
Slovak Republic (Slovakia)
Slovenia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Uruguay
Vatican City
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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County Conditions for Mailing - Denmark
* * * * *
[Revise heading and text of the International Country Listing for Denmark to read as follows:]
International Money Order (371)
NOT available
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- Retail Marketing, Retail, Consumers and Small Business, 6-28-01
PUBLICATION 51 REVISION
International Mail - Textual Changes
The sections of Publication 51, International Postal
Rates and Fees, which pertain to Publishers' Periodicals
and Letter-post Size Limits are hereby corrected to reflect
current international mailing procedures.
We will incorporate these changes into the next printed
version of Publication 51, as well as the online version,
which can be accessed via Postal Explorer at
http://pe.usps.gov.
Publication 51, International Postal Rates and
Fees
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International Commercial Services
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Publishers' Periodicals
[Revise the last sentence in the first paragraph as follows
(the remainder of the text under the Publishers' Periodicals
header is unchanged):]
***Otherwise, the mailer must pay either the airmail letter-
post rate or the economy (surface) letter-post rate, whichever is less.
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Size Limits - Letter-post
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[Revise the header and the maximum length and height for
Postcards, Postal Cards, and Printed Matter in Card Form
as follows:]
Postcards and Postal Cards
Minimum length and height: 5-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches
Minimum thickness: 0.007 inch
Maximum length and height: 6 inches by 4-1/4 inches
Maximum thickness: 0.016 inch
[Add a new header and text after the Postcards and Postal
Cards section as follows:]
Letter-post Items in Card Form
Minimum length and height: 5-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches
Minimum thickness: 0.007 inch
Maximum length and height: 9-1/4 inches by 4-3/4 inches
Maximum thickness: 0.016 inch
* * * * *
- Marketing, International Business, 6-28-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-35
The Postal Service will issue a nondenominated, presorted First-Class Mail® postcard rate (15-cent value)
Woody Wagon stamp (Item Number 778700) in Denver,
Colorado, on August 3, 2001. The stamp, designed by
Kevin Newman of Santa Monica, California, goes on sale
nationwide August 4, 2001. The stamp will be produced in
self-adhesive coils of 10,000.
The Woody Wagon stamp features a woody station
wagon. Wood-paneled vehicles, or woodies, captured the
imagination of the American public from the 1930s through
the 1950s. Woodies came in several models including sedans, convertibles, station wagons, and trucks. Originally
designed as stylish cars for wealthy buyers, woodies were
later marketed as practical transportation for families, who
found woody wagons ideal for shopping trips and vacations. Today, woodies are favorite attractions at automobile
shows.
Issue:
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Woody Wagon
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Item Number:
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778700
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
Presorted First-Class Mail Card
nondenominated definitive
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Format:
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Self-adhesive coil of 10,000 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
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August 3, 2001, Denver, CO 80202
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Photographer:
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N/A
|
Designer:
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Kevin Newman, Santa Monica, CA
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Art Director:
|
Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
|
Typographer:
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Carl Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
|
Modeler:
|
Donald H. Woo
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Gravure
|
Engraver:
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Armotek Industries
|
Printer:
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Sennett Security Products (SSP)
|
Printed at:
|
American Packaging Corporation,
Columbus, WI
|
Press Type:
|
Rotomec, 3000
|
Stamps per coil:
|
10,000
|
Print Quantity:
|
310 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Nonphosphored Type III
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA
|
Colors:
|
Magenta, Black, Cyan, Yellow, PMS 561 (Green)
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.832 x 0.72 in./21.13 x 18.28 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.982 x 0.87 in./24.94 x 22.09 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
N/A
|
Plate Size:
|
420 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"S" followed by five (5) single digits
(every 21 stamps)
|
Marginal Markings:
|
N/A
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
778730 Strip of 25 w/plate no. -
$3.75
778740 Full Coil of 10,000 -
$1,500.00
778761 First Day Cover - $0.56
|
Sale Date:
|
August 3, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
August 4, 2001
|
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their
local Post Office, by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24, and at
the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should
affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the
envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a
larger envelope addressed to:
WOODY WAGON PRESORTED STAMP
POSTMASTER
951 20TH STREET
DENVER CO 80202-9998
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by September 4, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will not receive an automatic distribution of Item 778700, nondenominated,
Woody Wagon, presorted postcard rate (15-cent value),
pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) coil of 10,000. Automatic distributions will be provided to accountable paper depositories (APDs) and stamp service centers (SSCs).
SDOs requiring quantities of Item 778700 must order
them from the appropriate APD using a separate PS Form
17.
Post Offices requiring quantities of Item 778700 must order them from their designated SDO using a separate PS
Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute
stamps to Post Offices before July 27, 2001.
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs
requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate APD using PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Chicago APD will receive 2,400 coils; the Washington and Memphis APDs, 800 coils; the San Francisco and New York
APDs, 400 coils; and the Denver APD, 200 coils.
The Kansas City SSC will receive 8,800 coils for fulfilling
supplemental orders from the APDs.
Authorized philatelic centers requiring the Woody
Wagon, 10,000-stamp coil must order Item 778700 from
their designated SDO using PS Form 17.
- Stamp Services, Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
CORRECTION
The Frida Kahlo stamp announcement in Postal Bulletin
22050 (5-17-01, pages 37-38) stated that this stamp would
be issued in partnership with the Mexican Postal Service.
Recently, the U.S. Postal Service was informed that the
Mexican Postal Service plans to issue a Kahlo stamp but
not as a joint issue. Mexico will not participate in our
ceremony. Remove all references to a joint issue from all
products in design and from all items for the first day of issue ceremony.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-36
The Postal Service will issue a 34-cent Lucille Ball -
Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamp (Item Number 451300) in Los Angeles, California, on August 6, 2001.
The stamp, designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC,
and illustrated by Drew Struzan of Pasadena, California,
goes on sale nationwide August 7, 2001. The stamp will be
produced in a pane of 20. The pane may be split and the
stamps may be sold individually.
Lucille Desiree Ball (1911-1989) was a prominent star
of stage, screen, radio, and especially television. She won
four Emmy Awards, was one of the first inductees into the
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in
1984, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1986.
She was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedom in 1989. For nearly three decades, Lucille Ball
endeared herself to viewers in her television role as Lucy
Ricardo on I Love Lucy, which debuted in 1951, ran until
1957, and is currently in reruns today.
Issue:
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Lucille Ball
|
Item Number:
|
451300
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent commemorative
|
Format:
|
Pane of 20 (1 design)
|
Series:
|
Legends of Hollywood
|
Issue Date & City:
|
August 6, 2001,
Los Angeles, CA 90001
|
Illustrator:
|
Drew Struzan, Pasadena, CA
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Modeler:
|
Banknote Corporation of America,
Inc. (BCA)
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Banknote Corporation of America,
Inc. (BCA)
|
Printed at:
|
BCA, Browns Summit, NC
|
Press Type:
|
Man Roland, 300
|
Stamps per Pane:
|
20
|
Print Quantity:
|
110 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Nonphosphored, Type III,
Block tagging
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
BCA, Browns Summit, NC
|
Colors:
|
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
0.84 x 1.41 in./21.34 x 35.81 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
0.99 x 1.56 in./25.15 x 39.62 mm
|
Pane Size (w x h):
|
8.48 x 7.17 in./215.39 x
182.12 mm
|
Uncut Press Sheet (w x h):
|
25.69 x 21.81 in./652.53 x
553.98 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
180 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"B" followed by four (4) single
digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
"© 2000 USPS" · Plate numbers ·
Price · Plate position diagram ·
Text
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
451320 Block of 4 - $1.36
451330 Block of 10 - $3.40
451340 Full Pane - $6.80
451361 First Day Cancellation -
$0.55
451362 Full Pane Canceled -
$8.80
451384 Press Sheet - $61.20
|
Sale Date:
|
August 6, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
August 7, 2001
|
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their
local Post Office, by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24, and at
the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should
affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the
envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a
larger envelope addressed to:
LUCILLE BALL - LEGENDS OF HOLLYWOOD COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
7001 S CENTRAL AVE
LOS ANGELES CA 90052-9998
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by September 5, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
The Postal Service will issue the Lucille Ball - Legends
of Hollywood commemorative stamp in Los Angeles, California, on August 6, 2001. In addition, uncut press sheets
featuring Lucille Ball commemorative stamps will be available at SFS.
Uncut Press sheet: Item Number 451384, $61.20 (USA
Philatelic catalog).
The Lucille Ball uncut press sheets may also be ordered
by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24, by fax at 816-545-1212,
and by mail from:
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 7247
PHILADELPHIA PA 19101-9014
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive three-
quarters of their standard automatic distribution quantities
for a pressure-sensitive adhesive stamp. Distributions are
rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000
stamps).
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
Post Offices for one-half of their standard automatic
distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of
Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before July 30, 2001.
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs
requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using a separate PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San
Francisco APD will receive 4,000,000 additional stamps;
the Chicago, Memphis, Washington, and New York APDs,
1,000,000; and the Denver APD, 320,000.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an
automatic distribution of these stamps in nine positions for
subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
SDOs That Serve This
Many Philatelic
Windows...
|
Will Receive This Quantity of
the Lucille Ball Commemorative
Stamp, Item 451300...
|
1
|
18,000
|
2
|
36,000
|
3
|
54,000
|
4
|
72,000
|
5
|
90,000
|
6
|
108,000
|
7
|
126,000
|
8
|
144,000
|
9
|
162,000
|
12
|
216,000
|
13
|
234,000
|
16
|
288,000
|
19
|
342,000
|
All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of
each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is
officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post
Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-37
The Postal Service will issue four 34-cent Amish Quilts
commemorative stamps (Item Number 451400) in Nappanee, Indiana, on August 9, 2001. The stamp, designed by
Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, goes on sale nationwide
August 10, 2001. This pane may be split and the stamps
may be sold individually.
The Amish quilt, distinctive in its simplicity, symmetry,
deft needlework, and broad fields of deep color, is one of
the most expressive traditions in American design. Amish
quilting traditions are influenced by the values of Amish daily life: humility, simplicity, modesty, and serviceability. The
four quilts featured on this pane of 20 stamps display the
saturated colors, bold geometric patterns, and central design motifs characteristic of quilts made in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania, during the first half of the 20th century. The quilts belong to the Foundation for Deep Ecology
in Albion, California.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their
local Post Office, by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24, and at
the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should
affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the
envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a
larger envelope addressed to:
AMISH QUILTS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
202 EAST MARKET STREET
NAPPANEE IN 46550-9998
Issue:
|
Amish Quilts
|
Item Number:
|
451400
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent commemorative
|
Format:
|
Pane of 20 (4 designs)
|
Series:
|
American Treasures
|
Issue Date & City:
|
August 9, 2001,
Nappanee, IN 46550
|
Designer:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Engraver:
|
N/A
|
Art Director:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Typographer:
|
Derry Noyes,
Washington, DC 20008
|
Modeler:
|
Joseph Sheeran
|
Manufacturing Process:
|
Offset
|
Printer:
|
Ashton Potter USA Ltd. (APU)
|
Printed at:
|
Williamsville, NY
|
Press Type:
|
Stevens, Security Press
|
Stamps per Coil/Pane:
|
20
|
Print Quantity:
|
96 million stamps
|
Paper Type:
|
Nonphosphored, Type III
|
Gum Type:
|
Self-adhesive
|
Processed at:
|
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
|
Colors:
|
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
PMS 187 (Red)
|
Stamp Orientation:
|
Vertical
|
Image Area (w x h):
|
1.42 x 1.105 in./36.068 x 28.067 mm
|
Overall Size (w x h):
|
1.56 x 1.225 in./39.624 x 31.115 mm
|
Full Pane Size (w x h):
|
7.063 x 7.75 x in./179.40 x
196.85 mm
|
Plate Size:
|
120 stamps per revolution
|
Plate Numbers:
|
"P" followed by five (5) single digits
|
Marginal Markings:
|
"© 2000 USPS" · Plate block
(6 positions) · Price · Plate
numbers · Barcodes · "AMERICAN
TREASURES" header
|
Catalog Item Number(s):
|
451440 Pane of 20 w/plate no. and
header - $6.80
451430 Block of 10 - $3.40
451420 Block of 4 - $1.36
451463 First Day Cover (Set of 4) -
$2.20
|
Sale Date:
|
August 9, 2001
|
Nationwide Sale Date:
|
August 10, 2001
|
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by September 8, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
Philatelic Products
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
Distribution
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive three-quarters of their standard automatic distribution quantities
for a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size
(40,000 stamps).
Initial Supply to Post Offices
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
Post Offices for one-half of their standard automatic
distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of
Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before August 1, 2001.
Additional Supply
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs
requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using a separate PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Memphis and New York APDs will receive 600,000 additional
stamps; the San Francisco and Washington, DC, APDs,
560,000; the Chicago APD, 800,000; and the Denver APD,
320,000.
Philatelic Requirement
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an
automatic distribution of these stamps in six positions for
subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
SDOs That Serve This
Many Philatelic
Windows...
|
Will Receive This Quantity of the
Amish Quilts Commemorative
Stamp, Item 451400...
|
1
|
12,000
|
2
|
24,000
|
3
|
36,000
|
4
|
48,000
|
5
|
60,000
|
6
|
72,000
|
7
|
84,000
|
8
|
96,000
|
9
|
108,000
|
12
|
144,000
|
13
|
156,000
|
16
|
192,000
|
19
|
228,000
|
Sales Policy
All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of
each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is
officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post
Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 01-38
Carnivorous Plants Commemorative Stamp
The Postal Service will issue four 34-cent Carnivorous
Plants commemorative stamps (Item Number 451000) in
Des Plaines, Illinois, on August 23, 2001. The stamp, designed and illustrated by Steve Buchanan of Winsted, Connecticut, goes on sale nationwide August 24, 2001. This
pane may be split and the stamps may be sold individually.
The four Carnivorous plants represented on these
stamps are native, but not necessarily restricted, to North
America. The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is found
in moist, sandy areas near the coast from Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina, to central North Carolina. Found in the
southeastern United States, the Sarracenia flava, also
known as the trumpet or yellow pitcher plant, grows up to 4
inches tall. The Darlingtonia California, also known as the
cobra lily, is native to the West Coast. The English sundew
(Drosero) is a small plant that uses its sticky leaves to trap
insects and is found in mossy bogs across northern latitudes of the United States and along the West Coast as far
south as California.
Issue:
|
Carnivorous Plants
|
Item Number:
|
451000
|
Denomination &
Type of Issue:
|
34-cent commemorative
|
Format:
|
Pane of 20 (4 designs)
|
Series:
|
N/A
|
Issue Date & City:
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August 23, 2001,
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Illustrator:
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Steve Buchanan, Winsted, CT
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Designer:
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Steve Buchanan, Winsted, CT
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Engraver:
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Armotek Industries
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Art Director:
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Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA
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Typographer:
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Steve Buchanan, Winsted, CT
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Modeler:
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Avery Dennison, SPD
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Manufacturing Process:
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Gravure
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Printer:
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Avery Dennison (AVR)
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Printed at:
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AVR, Clinton, SC
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Press Type:
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Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK)
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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100 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Nonphosphored, Type III,
Block tagging
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Gum Type:
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Self-adhesive
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Processed at:
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AVR, Clinton, SC
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Colors:
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Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.840 x 1.410 in./21.336 x
35.814 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.990 x 1.560 in./25.146 x
39.624 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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5.85 x 7.75 in./148.59 x 196.85 mm
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Plate Size:
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160 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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"V" followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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"© 2000 USPS" · Price · Plate
position diagram · Plate numbers ·
Header "Carnivorous Plants"
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Catalog Item Number(s):
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451040 Full Pane - $6.80
451030 Block of 10 - $3.40
451020 Block of 4 - $1.36
451063 First Day Cancellation -
$2.20
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Sale Date:
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August 23, 2001
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Nationwide Sale Date:
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August 24, 2001
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Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue
postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their
local Post Office, by telephone at 1 800 STAMP-24, and at
the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should
affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the
envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a
larger envelope addressed to:
CARNIVOROUS PLANTS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS
POSTMASTER
1000 EAST OAKTON ST
DES PLAINES IL 60018-9998
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal
Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is
no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked
by September 22, 2001.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day
covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items
postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered
in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 1 800 STAMP-24 or
writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after
the stamp's issuance.
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive three-
quarters of their standard automatic distribution quantities
for a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size
(40,000 stamps).
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to
Post Offices for one-half of their standard automatic
distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of
Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before August 16, 2001.
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition
them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs
requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS
Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, Washington, and New York
APDs will each receive 840,000 additional stamps, and the
Denver APD will receive 280,000 additional stamps.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an
automatic distribution of these stamps in eight positions for
subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
SDOs That Serve This Many
Philatelic Windows...
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Will Receive This Quantity
of the Carnivorous Plants
Stamp, Item 451000...
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1
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16,000
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2
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32,000
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3
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48,000
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4
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64,000
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5
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80,000
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6
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96,000
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7
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112,000
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8
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128,000
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9
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144,000
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12
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192,000
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13
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208,000
|
16
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256,000
|
19
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304,000
|
All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of
each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is
officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post
Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.
- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
As a community service, the Postal Service offers
pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events
celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of
events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized
appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial
cancellation appears in italics under the date.
Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those
cancellations that were reproducible and available at
press time.
People attending these local events may obtain the
cancellation in person at the temporary post office station
established there. Those who cannot attend the event,
but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a
mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available
only for the dates indicated, and requests must be
postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested
pictorial cancellation date.
All requests must include a stamped envelope or
postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail
postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include
postage issued after the date of the requested
cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.
Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix
stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice,
address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for
sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or
postcard in a larger envelope and address it to:
PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF
THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed
below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).
Customers can also send stamped envelopes and
postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as
they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and
their return address. After applying the pictorial
cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or
without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
June 20, 2001
The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MALONE NY 12953-9998
The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS STATION
POSTMASTER
10 MILLER ST
PLATTSBURGH NY 12901-9998
The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS STATION
POSTMASTER
60 BROADWAY
SARANAC LAKE NY 12983-9998
June 28, 2001
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
300 SIMMONS RD
BUSHLAND TX 79012-9998
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
104 W 1ST ST
GROOM TX 79039-9998
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
306 NORTH LOCUST ST
WILDORADO TX 79098-9998
June 29, 2001
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
HWY 66 & GRAND ST
ADRIAN TX 79001-9998
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
222 NORTH MAIN ST
VEGA TX 79092-9998
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June 1, 2001
USPS
PEANUTS STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FAIRFAX SD 57335-9998
|
|
June 1, 2001
USPS
CAVALIER COUNTY RELAY FOR
LIFE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LANGDON ND 58249-9998
|
|
June 8, 2001
Cross Plains Project Pride
ROBERT E HOWARD STATION
POSTMASTER
101 NORTH AVE D
CROSS PLAINS TX 76443-9998
|
|
June 9, 2001
Department of Army - 100th
Division
100TH DIVISION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LOUISVILLE KY 40231-9998
|
|
June 9, 2001
Quartz Mountain Resort
OKLAHOMA ARTS INSTITUTE
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LONE WOLF OK 73655-9998
|
|
June 10, 2001
BIKERS AGAINST DIABETES
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SILVERADO CA 92676-9998
|
|
June 10, 2001
Dale & Martha Hawk Museum
DALE & MARTHA HAWK
MUSEUM STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WOLFORD ND 58385-9998
|
|
June 10, 2001
CHAUTAUQUA STATION
POSTMASTER
105 WASHINGTON ST
CORNING OH 43730-9998
|
|
June 13, 2001
PEANUTS STATION
POSTMASTER
816 EVERGREEN POINT ROAD
MEDINA WA 98039-9998
|
|
June 13, 2001
Nebraskaland Committee
2001 NEBRASKALAND DAYS
STATION
POSTMASTER
1302 INDUSTRIAL RD
NORTH PLATTE NE 69101-9998
|
|
June 14, 2001
American Legion & City of
Campton
COURTHOUSE SQUARE
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CAMPTON KY 41301-9998
|
|
June 14, 2001
USPS
HONORING VETERANS
STATION
POSTMASTER
116 NORTH 5TH ST
MISSOURI VALLEY IA
51555-9998
|
|
June 14, 2001
USPS
HONORING VETERANS
STATION
POSTMASTER
520 3RD ST
DEVILS LAKE ND 58301-9998
|
|
June 15, 2001
Hershey Post Office
HONORING VETERANS
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HERSHEY PA 17033-9998
|
|
June 16, 2001
RELAY FOR LIFE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SELMA CA 93662-9998
|
|
June 16, 2001
Tabor School
CZECH DAYS STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TABOR SD 57063-9998
|
|
June 16, 2001
Lewisville Centennial Committee
LEWISVILLE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LEWISVILLE MN 56060-9998
|
|
June 16-17, 2001
Louisville Stamp Society
LOUIPEX STATION 2001
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LOUISVILLE KY 40231-9998
|
|
June 23, 2001
Aberdeen Oz Festival
EMERALD CITY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ABERDEEN SD 57401-9998
|
|
June 23, 2001
USPS
REUNION STATION
POSTMASTER
206 C ST
LEMOORE CA 93245-9998
|
|
June 23, 2001
HOME OF THE BARN PAINTER
STATION
POSTMASTER
117 WEST MAIN ST
BELMONT OH 43718-9998
|
|
June 26, 2001
AMERICAS HIGHWAY STATION
POSTMASTER
1405 WEST MAIN ST
ST. CHARLES IL 60174-9998
|
|
June 27, 2001
The Utica Post Office
USPS PRO CYCLING TEAM
GOOD LUCK STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PITCHER ST
UTICA NY 13504-9998
|
|
June 27, 2001
USPS PRO CYCLING TEAM
STATION
POSTMASTER
8225 CROSS PARK DR
AUSTIN TX 78710-9998
|
|
June 27, 2001
USPS Downtown Springfield Inc
SPRINGFIELD STATION
POSTMASTER
411 EAST MONROE
SPRINGFIELD IL 62701-9998
|
|
June 28, 2001
USPS
ZIP CODE DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
314 SOUTH POPLAR ST
CENTRALIA IL 62801-9998
|
|
June 28, 2001
Postal Service
FORBES FIELD STATION
MANAGER
347 SOUTH BOQUET ST
PITTTSBURGH PA 15213-9998
|
|
June 28, 2001
Batsto Citizens Committee
BATSTO POST OFFICE
ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
114 SOUTH 3RD ST
HAMMONTON NJ 08037-9998
|
|
June 28, 2001
Racine Belles
RACINE BELLES STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
RACINE WI 53404-9998
|
|
June 28, 2001
THE STADIUM STATION
POSTMASTER
14-24 ABBOTT RD
FAIRLAWN NJ 07410-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo
PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS
STATION
POSTMASTER
442 MILLER VALLEY RD
PRESCOTT AZ 86301-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
USS ALEXANDRIA SSN-757
10TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PLAZA COURT
GROTON CT 06340-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
Guymon Post Office
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
302 NORTH QUINN ST
GUYMON OK 73942-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
Chamber of Commerce
ZIP CODE DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
1301 EAST MAIN ST
CARBONDALE IL 62901-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
Ada School
ALL SCHOOL REUNION
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ADA MN 56510-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
City of Ada
ADA MN 125 YEAR STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ADA MN 56510-9998
|
|
June 29, 2001
USPS
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
EDMORE ND 58330-9998
|
|
June 29-30, 2001
TASBIT Take a Step Back in Time
TASBIT STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WITTENBERG WI 54499-9998
|
|
June 29-30, 2001
McDowell House
MCDOWELL HOUSE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
DANVILLE KY 40422-9998
|
|
June 29-July 1, 2001
Pine Grove Mills Community In
Action Foundation Inc
PINE GROVE MILLS STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
PINE GROVE MILLS PA
16868-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Vero Beach Post Office
VERO BEACH STATION
POSTMASTER
2050 13TH AVE
VERO BEACH FL 32960-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
The Robert Morgade Library
PORT SALERNO POST OFFICE
STATION
POSTMASTER
4755 SOUTHEAST DIXIE HWY
PORT SALERNO FL 34992-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
NETHERLAND INN STATION
POSTMASTER
320 WEST CENTER ST
KINGSPORT TN 37660-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
OC BLACK CHAMBER
BUSINESS STATION
POSTMASTER
701 NORTH LOARA ST
ANAHEIM CA 92803-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Village of Mundelein
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY
STATION
POSTMASTER
435 EAST HAWLEY ST
MUNDELEIN IL 60060-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
USPS
CARTWRIGHT'S CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CARTWRIGHT ND 58838-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
USS IWO JUMA (LHD-7)
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 17000
PENSACOLA FL 32501-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Esmond ND
ESMOND CENTENNIAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ESMOND ND 58332-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
PEEVER CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
PEEVER SD 57257-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Pomme de Terre Chamber of
Commerce
CHAMBER STATION
POSTMASTER
214 SOUTH SPRING ST
HERMITAGE MO 65668-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
JUNE 24TH MASONIC
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
317 SOUTH 5TH ST
FLORALA AL 36442-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
The Wooster Brush Company
WOOPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
153 EAST SOUTH ST
WOOSTER OH 44691-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Clark County Sesquicentennial
Committee
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
104 SOUTH FILMORE ST
OSCEOLA IA 50213-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
FDR LIBRARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HYDE PARK NY 12538-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Hooper Commercial Club
QUASQUICENTENNIAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HOOPER NE 68031-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Gardiner Community Historical
Group
GARDINER HISTORIC STATION
POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC
SERVICES
PO BOX 9998
GARDINER OR 97441-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
McLoud Chamber of Commerce
BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
700 SOUTH 8TH ST
MCLOUD OK 74851-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Route 66 Post Offices
75TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
2301 ROSS
AMARILLO TX 79120-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
DUNDALK HERITAGE FAIR
STATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
COORDINATOR (A)
PO BOX 4022
DUNDALK MD 21222-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Frackville Anniversary Committee
125TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
109 SOUTH LEHIGH AVE
FRACKVILLE PA 17931-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Henry Community Center/Henry
Volunteer Fire Department
HENRY FUN DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HENRY VA 24102-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Town of Newburg
J. RICHARD TAYLOR
MEMORIAL BRIDGE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
NEWBURG WV 26410-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Sesquicentennial Committee
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
KNOXVILLE PA 16928-9998
|
|
June 30, 2001
Hawkeye Area Council Boy
Scouts
TRUCK-O-RAMA STATION
POSTMASTER
615 6TH AVE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52401-9998
|
|
July 1, 2001
New London Chamber of
Commerce
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
NEW LONDON WI 54661-9998
|
|
July 1, 2001
Downtown Collinsville Committee
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATSUP
BOTTLE STATION
POSTMASTER
130 SOUTH CENTER
COLLINSVILLE IL 62234-9998
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|
July 1, 2001
Warren USPS
EAGLE SCOUT STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NE
WARREN OH 44481-9998
|
|
July 1, 2001
Canton Crocodiles
CANTON CROCODILES
STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
4420 DRESSLER ROAD NW
CANTON OH 44718-9998
|
|
July 2, 2001
Town of Millinocket Centennial
Committee
MILLINOCKET CENTENNIAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
113 PENOBSCOT AVE
MILLINOCKET ME 04462-9998
|
|
July 2, 2001
Bicentennial Postal Service
BICENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FLEMINGSBURG KY
41041-9998
|
|
July 2-4, 2001
Idaho County Historical Society
MAILING MAY STATION
POSTMASTER
300 WEST MAIN ST STE 300
GRANGEVILLE ID 83530-9998
|
|
July 2-4 & 7, 2001
Idaho County Historical Society
QUASQUICENTENNIAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
300 WEST MAIN ST STE 300
GRANGEVILLE ID 83530-9998
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July 2-6, 2001
LIONS INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION STATION
POSTMASTER
125 WEST SOUTH STREET
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46206-9998
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|
July 3, 2001
US Postal Service Fair Lawn NJ
07410-9998
LT JAMES I PLATT STATION
POSTMASTER
14-24 ABBOTT RD
FAIR LAWN NJ 07410-9998
|
|
July 3, 2001
Liberty Festival Independence
Day Committee
LIBERTY FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
49 ASH ST
LEWISTON ME 04240-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
SESQUICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
102 WEST MAIN ST
BELLE CENTER OH 43310-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Lititz Springs Park - 184th July
4th Celebration
ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
74 EAST MAIN ST
LITITZ PA 17543-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Norman Post Office
STAR SPANGLED STATION
POSTMASTER
129 WEST GRAY STREET
NORMAN OH 73069-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Laclede Family Days
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
163 RILEY CREEK PARK RD
LACLEDE ID 83841-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Cub Scouts of America
ANNIVERSARY STATION PACK
25
POSTMASTER
44 NORTH BROAD ST
CANFIELD OH 44406-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Buck Hill Falls Lot and Cottage
Association
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BUCK HILL FALLS PA
18323-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Calvin Coolidge Memorial
Foundation
COOLIDGE STATION
POSTMASTER
236 COOLIDGE MEMORIAL RD
PLYMOUTH VT 05056-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Unicover Corporation
LIBERTY BELL STATION
POSTMASTER
2970 MARKET ST ROOM 306B
PHILADELPHIA PA 19104-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Mount Shasta Post Office
FUN RUN AND WALK STATION
POSTMASTER
301 SOUTH MOUNT SHASTA
BLVD
MOUNT SHASTA CA
96067-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Fair St Louis
BIRTHDAY WISHES TO
AMERICA 225TH BIRTHDAY
STATION
POSTMASTER
1720 MARKET ST
ST LOUIS MO 63155-9998
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|
July 4, 2001
City of Chiloquin
DIAMOND JUBILEE STATION
POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC
SERVICES
PO BOX 9998
CHILOQUIN OR 97624-9998
|
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July 4, 2001
Town of Colesville Youth Civic
Association
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
3619 STATE RT 79
HARPURSVILLE NY 13787-9998
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|
July 4, 2001
Chamber of Commerce
4TH OF JULY STATION
POSTMASTER
507 MAIN ST
SEWARD NE 68434-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Gallatin County Committee
GALLATIN COUNTY TOURISM
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
JUNCTION IL 62954-9998
|
|
July 4, 2001
Boy Scouts of America
ANNIVERSARY STATION TRP
25
POSTMASTER
44 NORTH BROAD ST
CANFIELD OH 44406-9998
|
|
July 5, 2001
Duster Quads Searchlights
Association
VETERANS REUNION STATION
POSTMASTER
3160 IRVIN COBB DR
PADUCAH KY 42003-9998
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July 5, 2001
25TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
10000 SLOAN FIELD BLVD
MIDLAND TX 79711-9998
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July 6, 2001
Princeton All Class Reunion
ALL CLASS REUNION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
PRINCETON MN 55371-9998
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July 6, 2001
Riverfest, Inc.
RIVERFEST STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LA CROSSE WI 54601-9998
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|
July 6-8, 2001
Melvin Centennial Committee
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
246 MAIN ST
MELVIN IA 51350-9998
|
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July 7, 2001
Half-Shire Historical Society
CHARLES SWEETING POSTAL
HISTORY DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
6067 SOUTH MAIN ST
SANDY CREEK NY 13145-9998
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|
July 7, 2001
Fort Worth Post Office
PRO CYCLING STATION
POSTMASTER
4600 MARK IV PARKWAY
FORT WORTH TX 76161-9998
|
|
July 7, 2001
Victor - Farmington Rotary
VICTOR FARMINGTON ROTARY
BASEBALL STATION
POSTMASTER
1560 RT 332
FARMINGTON NY 14425-9998
|
|
July 7, 2001
The Terrence C. Graves Memorial
Committee
MEMORIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
101 E CORTLAND ST
GROTON NY 13073-9998
|
|
July 7, 2001
The National Distance Running
Hall of Fame
INDUCTION DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PITCHER ST
UTICA NY 13504-9998
|
|
July 7, 2001
Dunnell Centennial Committee
DUNNELL MN CENTENNIAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
DUNNELL MN 56127-9998
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July 7, 2001
Boilermaker Road Race
Committee
FIRST ANNUAL BOILERMAKER
8K WALK STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PITCHER ST
UTICA NY 13504-9998
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July 7, 2001
Brookfield Historical Society
MARVIN NEWTON HOUSE
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BROOKFIELD VT 05036-9998
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July 7, 2001
Bunkhouse Outlaws Pony
Express
FRONTIER STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HARDIN MT 59034-9998
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July 7, 2001
Tatamy Fire Company
FIREMANS PARADE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TATAMY PA 18085-9998
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|
July 7, 2001
Lake Rabun Association
LAKE RABUN STATION
POSTMASTER
17 LAKEMONT INDUSTRIAL DR
LAKEMONT GA 30552-9998
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July 7, 2001
Fannettsburg Festival Committee
FANNETTSBURG FESTIVAL
CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FANNETTSBURG PA
17721-9998
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July 7, 2001
Silver Lake Community
75 YEARS ON THE LAKE
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SILVER LAKE WI 53170-9998
|
|
July 7-8, 2001
Fifield PO
125TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FIFIELD WI 54524-9998
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July 7-14, 2001
NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL
STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684-9998
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July 8, 2001
The Utica Boilermaker Road Race
Committee
RACE DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PITCHER ST
UTICA NY 13504-9998
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July 8, 2001
TOUR OF ARLINGTON STATION
RETAIL MGR BOSTON
DISTRICT
PO BOX 9998
ARLINGTON MA 02474-9998
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|
July 9, 2001
Mesa Post Office USPS
LEGENDARY PLAYING FIELDS
STATION
MESA MAIN OFFICE
CANCELLATION REQUEST
135 NORTH CENTER ST
MESA AZ 85201-9998
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|
July 9-10, 2001
Chase County Tourism Committee
CHASE COUNTY CHAUTAUQUA
2001 STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
IMPERIAL NE 69033-9998
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July 10, 2001
160TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
3843 OCEAN GATEWAY
LINKWOOD MD 21835-9998
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- Stamp Services,Public Affairs and Communications, 6-28-01
Special Cancellation Die Hubs
Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the
special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for
the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die
hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant
managers who do not have these special die hubs may not
request them from the sponsors.
Cancellation
|
Period of Use
|
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
|
April 1-Oct. 31
|
National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May
|
May 1-May 31
|
Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis
|
May 1-May 31
|
Support Your Mental Health Association
|
May 1-May 31
|
National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge
|
May 1-June 14
|
Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can
|
May 1-June 30
|
Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center
|
May 15-June 15
|
Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA
|
May 15-June 17
|
Conquer Multiple Sclerosis
|
May 17-June 17
|
Conquer Cystic Fibrosis
|
Sept. 1-Sept. 30
|
Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference
|
Sept. 1-Oct. 31
|
Employ People With Disabilities
|
Sept. 1-Nov. 30
|
Give to the United Way
|
Sept. 15-Nov. 15
|
Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month
|
Oct. 1-Oct. 31
|
Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home
|
Oct. 1-Oct. 31
|
Support Infection Control Week
|
Oct. 1-Nov. 30
|
Help Retarded Children
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
Military Families Recognition Day
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
National Adoption Month
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind
|
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
|
Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association
|
Nov. 8-Dec. 31
|
Support American Education Week
|
Nov. 10-Nov. 30
|
Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education
|
Dec. 1-Dec. 31
|
- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Product Design, 6-28-01
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Old/
New
|
Finance
No.
|
ZIP
Code
|
State
|
P.O. Name
|
County/
Parish
|
Station/Branch/Unit
|
Unit Type
|
Effective
Date
|
Old
|
11-4995
|
33853
|
FL
|
Lake Wales
|
Polk
|
Main Office
|
Post Office
|
07/01/2001
|
Realign ZIP Code
boundaries. Use Lake
Wales FL 33859 as
last line of address for
a portion of the
deliveries previously in
ZIP Code 33853. This
amends Postal Bulletin
22050.
|
New
|
11-4995
|
33859
|
FL
|
Lake Wales
|
Polk
|
Main Office
|
Post Office
|
07/01/2001
|
Old
|
15-0925
|
83788
|
ID
|
Boise
|
Ada
|
Main Office
|
Post Office
|
07/01/2001
|
Realign ZIP Code
boundaries. Use Boise
ID 83704 as last line of
address for a portion of
the deliveries
previously in ZIP Code
83788.
|
New
|
15-0925
|
83704
|
ID
|
Boise
|
Ada
|
Cole Village
|
Classified
Station
|
07/01/2001
|
Old
|
36-1392
|
28277
|
NC
|
Charlotte
|
Mecklenburg
|
South
Providence
|
Classified
Station
|
06/04/2001
|
Establish a new ZIP
Code for Post Office
Boxes. Use Charlotte
NC 28271 as last line
of address for a portion
of the Post Office
Boxes previously in
ZIP Code 28277.
|
New
|
36-1392
|
28271
|
NC
|
Charlotte
|
Mecklenburg
|
South
Providence
|
Classified
Station
|
06/04/2001
|
- Address Management, 6-28-01
|
REVISED PUBLICATION
Publication 123, Consumer's Guide to Postal Rates and
Fees, has been revised to reflect the rate modifications effective July 1, 2001. Limited quantities of the publication will
be distributed directly to Postal Service facilities based on
the CAG level of the office. You may order additional copies
of the publication from the material and distribution center
(MDC).
Distribution to Postal Service facilities and availability at
the MDC will begin by mid July.
- Pricing and Classification Implementation,Pricing and Product Design, 6-28-01
NOTICE AND CORRECTION
Please disregard the article titled "Notice: Proper Identification of Damaged Mail Transport Equipment Rolling
Stock" in Postal Bulletin 22051 (5-31-01, page 59). The
article that appears here has the correct information.
All users of mail transport equipment (MTE) are requested to promptly identify, "red tag," and isolate damaged
or defective wheeled containers used to transport mail.
Damaged rolling stock must be removed from service and
placed in a holding area for return to the servicing mail
transport equipment service center (MTESC).
Although all MTE items passing through the MTESCs
are scanned for obvious defects, use of the orange PS
Form 4707, "Out of Order" tag, will ensure that broken rolling stock is identified and scheduled for repair. Please help
the MTESC network keep your rolling stock serviceable by
tagging all defective containers.
- Mail Transport Equipment,Network Operations Management, 6-28-01
NOTICE AND CORRECTION
Please disregard the article titled "Notice: Removal of
Trash from Mail Transport Equipment" in Postal Bulletin
22051 (5-31-01, page 59). The article that appears here
has the correct information.
Mail processing centers and facilities must immediately
stop shipping excess or broken office and workroom furniture, equipment, garbage, and trash to the mail transport
equipment service centers (MTESCs) in excess containers
or cardboard boxes. Incidents of this type have increased
sharply during 2001. This practice creates environmental
health and safety problems at the receiving MTESCs,
which must spend unbudgeted funds to dispose of the refuse through waste management contractors.
Future shipments of this type will be returned to the originating offices, which will be billed for the additional shipping and handling expenses.
Refer to Handbook AS-701, Material Management, for
instructions on disposing of unneeded or broken
equipment.
- Mail Transport Equipment,Network Operations Management, 6-28-01
This office will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2001 to celebrate Independence Day.
Federal regulations and guidance from the Office ofPersonnel Management require agencies covered by reduction-
in-force (RIF) procedures to establish Competitive Areas and to
publish a list of those Competitive Areas for theiremployees. Competitive Areas are organizational units under
separate management authority within which preference-eligible employees compete during a reduction in force. Listed
below are the Competitive Areas for the U.S. Postal Service as
of June 28, 2001.
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Organization
|
Competitive Area
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Headquarters
|
Office of the Postmaster General/Chief Executive Officer
|
Separate
|
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Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President
|
Separate
|
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Office of the Deputy Postmaster General
|
Separate
|
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Office of the Chief Postal Inspector
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Separate
|
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Office of the General Counsel/Vice President
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Separate
|
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Office of the President, Packages
|
Separate
|
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Offices of Senior Vice Presidents
|
Separate
|
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Each Vice President's Organization
|
Separate
|
Headquarters
Related
Organization
|
Organizational
Type
|
Each Inspection Service Operation Support Unit
|
Separate
|
Each Inspection Service Division
|
Separate
|
Each Statistical Programs Service Center1
|
Separate
|
Each Field Counsel Unit1
|
Separate
|
Each Rates and Classification Service Center1
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Separate
|
Each Facilities Service Office1
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Separate
|
Each Purchasing Service Office
|
Separate
|
Each Communications Service Center1
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Separate
|
Each Mail Recovery Center
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Separate
|
Each Accounting Service Center
|
Separate
|
Each Sales Center2
|
Separate
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Unique Org. -
Separate
Competitive Area
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Address Management, Memphis TN
|
Separate
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Capitol Metro Area Operations, Gaithersburg MD
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Separate
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Center for Employee Development, Norman OK
|
Separate
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Engineering, Merrifield VA
|
Separate
|
Expedited HUB Operations, Indianapolis IN
|
Separate
|
Expedited/Package Services, Roswell GA
|
Separate
|
Facilities, Arlington VA
|
Separate
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Field Retail Operations, St. Louis MO
|
Separate
|
HRIS Support Services, Eagan MN
|
Separate
|
International Business Information Technology, Jamaica NY
|
Separate
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IP Business Transportation, St. Louis MO
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Separate
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Maintenance Technical Support Center, Norman OK
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Separate
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Memphis Design and Construction Field Office, Memphis TN
|
Separate
|
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Minneapolis Management Support Service Center, Eagan MN
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Separate
|
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Raleigh Management Support Service Center, Raleigh NC
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Separate
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Sales, Arlington VA
|
Separate
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Sales, Western Region, San Francisco CA2
|
Separate
|
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San Mateo Management Support Service Center, San Mateo CA
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Separate
|
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St. Louis Management Center, St. Louis MO
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Separate
|
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Organization
|
Competitive Area
|
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Unique Org. -
Part of Another
Competitive Area
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Automation Purchasing, Merrifield VA
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Purchasing and Materials,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Capitol Metro Facilities Service Office, Columbia MD
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Facilities, Arlington VA
|
Career Development (Inspection Service), Potomac MD
|
Inspection Service,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Columbia Facilities Service Office, Columbia MD
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Facilities, Arlington VA
|
Criminal-Forensic/Technical Service Units
|
Inspection Service,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Dulles Stamp Distribution Network, Dulles VA
|
Public Affairs and
Communications,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Field Counsel - Mid-Atlantic, Washington DC
|
General Counsel,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
HQ Facilities Services, HQ Washington DC
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Facilities, Arlington VA
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IP Business Delivery/Retail Operations Equipment, Merrifield VA
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Information Platform,
National HQ,
Washington DC
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IP Business Processing and Distribution, Merrifield VA
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Information Platform,
National HQ,
Washington DC
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Mail Equipment Shop, Washington DC
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Purchasing and Materials,
National HQ,
Washington DC
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Major Facilities Purchasing, Arlington VA
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Purchasing and Materials,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Mid-Atlantic Communications Service Center, Columbia MD
|
Public Affairs and
Communications,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
National Test Administration Center, Merrifield VA
|
Employee Resource
Management,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Northern VA Rates and Classification Service Center, Alexandria VA
|
Marketing,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
Northern VA Statistical Programs Service Center, Alexandria VA
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Finance, National HQ,
Washington DC
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Sales, Business Development Support, Dallas TX
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Dallas Sales Center,
Dallas TX
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Sales, National Accounts Training and Development, Hartford CT
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Hartford Sales Center,
Hartford CT
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Sales, Regional Offices, Dulles VA
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Sales, Arlington VA
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WFB Center for Leadership Development, Potomac MD
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Employee Resource
Management,
National HQ,
Washington DC
|
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Organization
|
Competitive Area
|
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Unique Org. -
Grouped for
Competitive Area
|
Host Computing Services
|
Minneapolis Information
Technology Site
|
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Minneapolis Integrated Business System Solutions Center
|
Customer Care Operations
|
Raleigh Information
Technology Site
|
Raleigh Integrated Business Systems Solutions Center
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Distributed Systems Certification/Deployment
|
Distributed Systems Service Center
|
Information Systems Security
|
Disaster Recovery Center
|
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Telecommunications Services
|
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St. Louis Integrated Business Systems Solutions Center
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St. Louis Information
Technology Site
|
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San Mateo Integrated Business Systems Solutions Center
|
San Mateo Information
Technology Site
|
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Wilkes-Barre Integrated Business Systems Solution Center
|
Wilkes-Barre Information
Technology Site
|
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Stamp Fulfillment Service Center
|
Kansas Stamp Services
Center
|
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Kansas City Stamp Distribution Network
|
Inventory Control
|
Topeka Purchasing and
Material Center
|
Inventory Support
|
Topeka Label Printing Center
|
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Topeka Material Distribution Center
|
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Topeka Purchasing Center
|
Systems Integration (Topeka)
|
Field
|
Each Area Office
|
Separate
|
Each District Office (including its Vehicle Maintenance Facilities)
|
Separate
|
Each Post Office
|
Separate
|
Each Processing and Distribution Center
|
Separate
|
Each Area Field Retail Operations
|
Separate
|
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Each Senior Processing and Distribution Center
|
Separate
|
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Each Processing and Distribution Facility
|
Separate
|
Each Air Mail Center
|
Separate
|
Each District Field Retail Operations
|
Separate
|
Each Air Mail Facility
|
Separate
|
Each Bulk Mail Center
|
Separate
|
Each Remote Encoding Center
|
Separate
|
Each International Satellite Facility
|
Separate
|
Each International Service Center
|
Separate
|
Each Independent Mail Transfer Center
|
Separate
|
Each Independent Delivery Distribution Center
|
Separate
|
Each Mail Equipment Facility
|
Separate
|
1 The units located in the Washington DC commute area are part of the parent national Headquarters organization Competitive Area.
2 The Western Sales Region and the San Francisco Sales Center are in the same Competitive Area.
- Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition, Employee Resource Management, 6-28-01
EMPLOYEE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
Believe it or not, it's Back-to-School offer time for the
Employee Connectivity Program! Effective July 1, 2001,
several changes to the Employee Connectivity Program
(ECP) will take effect:
· Employees now have no limit on the number of computers they may purchase from Compaq or IBM.
· Noncareer employees and retirees are now eligible
to participate in the program.
· Employees are no longer required to provide an employee ID # when placing an order.
To place an order for the Back-to-School offers that become effective July 1, 2001, use one of the following phone
numbers or Web site addresses accordingly:
Compaq 1-866-USPSECP (1-866-877-7327)
PIN Code: 10791
www.compaq.com/affinity/uspsecp
PIN Code: 10791
IBM 1-800-426-7235
Extension 4563
www.ibm.com/shop/ibmdeals/usps
Passcode 4563
Note:
ECP June offers expire June 30, 2001. See pages 31-34 for Back-to-School offers.
- eBusiness Implementation Planning,eBusiness Integration, 6-28-01
Base System
Compaq Base
system $590
Hardware
Compaq Presario 5000A
800 MHz Intel Celeron processor
64MB SDRAM
20GB hard drive
48x CD ROM
56K modem
15" monitor (upgrade to 17" for
$100)
Internet keyboard
JBL speakers
* Options available with this sytem only:
- IJ650 color inkjet printer for $45 - 64MB RAM upgrade for $45 - 17"
monitor upgrade for $75 - 3-yr on-site warranty upgrade for $50
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
MS Works 2000
MS Encarta Online Deluxe 2000
Netscape Navigator
Warranty
1-year on-site warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
CompuServe at reduced rates
Other Products
Compaq offers USPS employees a discount on
all Compaq portable
and desktop systems listed on its consumer Web page.
|
IBM Base
system $719.10
Hardware
NetVista A20i
850 MHz Intel Celeron processor
64MB RAM memory
20GB hard drive
48x-20x CD ROM
56K modem
15" monitor
Internet keyboard
Speakers
Free choice
of Lexmark Z42 color jetprinter or UMAX Astra 3400 scanner with
this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
MS Works 2000
MS Money 2000
Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license
Norton AntiVirus (OEM Version)
Warranty
3-year parts and on-site labor limited warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
Premium NetZero at reduced rates
Other Products
IBM offers USPS employees a discount on PCs
and PC
accessories in the online IBM.com catalog.
|
Full
specifications and details are available from Compaq and IBM
|
All taxes and shipping are
extra
Step-up System
Compaq
Step-up system $930
Hardware
Compaq Presario 5000A
AMD Athlon 1 GHz
128MB SDRAM
40GB hard drive
8x CDRW
56K modem
16 MB graphics card
17" monitor
Internet keyboard
JBL speakers
Free
choice of IJ650 color inkjet printer or 3-yr on-site warranty upgrade
with this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
Electronic Arts Sports and Entertainment:
- Madden NFL 2001 - Triple Play 2001 - Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2001 - Need
for Speed
MS Works 2000
MS Encarta Online Deluxe
Netscape Navigator
Warranty
1-year on-site warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
CompuServe at reduced rates
Other Products
Specially priced options with this system:
- IJ650 color inkjet printer $69 - 3-yr on-site warranty upgrade $50
Compaq offers USPS employees a discount on
all Compaq portable
and desktop systems listed on its consumer Web page.
|
IBM
Step-up system $989.10
Hardware
NetVista A20i
Pentium III 1.0 GHz processor
128MB RAM memory
30GB hard drive
8x/4x/32x-13x CDRW
56K modem
15" monitor
Internet keyboard
Speakers
Free
choice of LEXMARK Z42 color jetprinter or UMAX Astra 3400 scanner
with this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
MS Works 2000
MS Money 2000
Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license
Norton AntiVirus (OEM Version)
Warranty
3-year parts and on-site labor limited warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
Premium NetZero at reduced rates
Other Products
IBM offers USPS employees a discount on PCs
and PC
accessories in the online IBM.com catalog.
|
Full
specifications and details are available from Compaq and IBM
|
All taxes and shipping are extra
Premium
Compaq
Premium system $1090
Hardware
Compaq Presario 5000A
1000 MHz Intel Pentium III processor
128 MB SDRAM
40GB hard drive
48x CD ROM
8x CDRW
56K modem
10/100 N/C
17" monitor
Internet keyboard
JBL speakers
Free
choice of IJ650 color inkjet printer or 3-yr on-site warranty upgrade
with this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
MS Works 2000
MS Encarta Online Deluxe
Netscape Navigator
Warranty
1-year on-site warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
CompuServe at reduced rates
Other Products
Specially priced options with this system:
- IJ650 color inkjet printer $69 - 3-yr on-site warranty upgrade $50
Compaq offers USPS employees a discount on
all Compaq portable
and desktop systems listed on its consumer Web page.
|
IBM
Premium system $1196.10
Hardware
NetVista A60i
1.3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor
128MB PC800 RDRAM memory
20GB hard drive
48x-20x CD ROM
56K modem
10/100 ethernet
17" monitor
Internet keyboard
Sound Blaster Live
Speakers
Free
choice of LEXMARK Z42 color jetprinter or UMAX Astra 3400 scanner
with this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
Lotus SmartSuite Millenium license
Norton AntiVirus (OEM version)
Warranty
3-year parts and on-site labor limited warranty
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
Premium NetZero at reduced rates
Other Products
IBM offers USPS employees a discount on PCs
and PC
accessories in the online IBM.com catalog.
|
Full
specifications and details are available from Compaq and IBM
|
All taxes and shipping are extra
Laptop System
Compaq
Laptop $999
Hardware
Presario 1200 TA
800 MHz Intel Celeron processor
12.1" TFT SVG A
128MB SDRAM, 2 SODIMMs
15GB hard drive
3.5" floppy for future bay
24x CD ROM for future bay
56K PCI modem
Free
choice of IJ650 color inkjet printer or Back Pack with this system
only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
MS Works
Microsoft Money 2000
Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2001
Warranty
1-year warranty parts, labor, mail-in
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
CompuServe at reduced rates
Other Products
Compaq offers USPS employees a discount on
all Compaq portable
and desktop systems listed on its consumer Web page.
|
IBM
Laptop $899
Hardware
ThinkPad i Series
700 MHz mobil Intel Celeron processor
13.3" XGA TFT Display
64MB SDRAM3
10GB hard drive
24x-10x CD ROM
56K modem
Free
choice of LEXMARK Z42 color jetprinter or UMAX Astra 3400 scanner
with this system only.
Software
Windows Millennium operating system
Quicken 2000
Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license
Norton AntiVirus (OEM version)
Warranty
1-year depot limited warranty/service at
local repair location
Internet Service Provider
Free NetZero (40 hrs per month)
*Telephone charges may apply based on customer
location and calling plan.
Premium NetZero at reduced rates
Other Products
IBM offers USPS employees a discount on PCs
and PC
accessories in the online IBM.com catalog.
|
Full
specifications and details are available from Compaq and IBM
|
All taxes and shipping are
extra
PUBLICATION REVISION
A revised Publication 308, Know Your Rights: A Guide
for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, is now available at the
material distribution center (MDC). The brochure is also
available at all Postal Inspection Service offices.
The brochure describes the rights of victims of postal
crime. The information is intended to help victims and witnesses deal with the problems and questions that may surface during an investigation and provide them with a better
understanding of how the criminal justice system works.
Contact information for agencies offering potential resources for victims is also included.
Publication 308 is available on the Internet at
http://new.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub308.pdf.
Employees may order copies of this publication by one
of the following means:
· Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 1-800-332-0317, option 1, then option 2.
· cc:Mail: Send an F3Fill-completed PS Form 7380,
MDC Supply Requisition, to MDC Customer Service
at TOKS001L.
· Official Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the
MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
The relevant ordering information for Publication 308 is
as follows:
PSN: 7610-04-000-5315
PSIN: Pub 308
Unit of Issue: EA
Quick Pick #: N/A
Bulk Pack Quantity: 4,000
Price: $0.0414
Edition Date: 02/01
- Inspection Service, 6-28-01
RURAL CARRIERS
In accordance with provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3
of the Rural Carrier National Agreement, effective June 15,
2001 (pay period 15-01), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will increase from 39.5 cents per mile to
40.5 cents per mile.
The EMA is 40.5 cents per mile, or a minimum of $16.20
per day, whichever is greater.
Employees providing auxiliary assistance or serving
auxiliary routes under provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.5,
receive an EMA of 40.5 cents per mile or $4.65 per hour,
whichever is greater. This EMA should not exceed the
amount provided in the special EMA for the route stops and
miles.
The EMA rate schedule on pages
36-37 supersedes all previously published EMA schedules for employees receiving
EMA.
The optional EMA rate, effective November 4, 2000, remains at 65 cents per mile.
- Collective Bargaining and Arbitration,Labor Relations, 6-28-01
Louis Malcolm Holley is a full-time,
regular distribution clerk, employed by the Postal Service for 24 1/2 years.
On the morning of June 2, 2001, Holley and more than $3.2 million in postal-registered
remittances disappeared from the Phoenix Processing and Distribution Center.
See "Wanted" poster on page 40.
Holley's female friend has cooperated with the In-spection Service. She indicated that on Saturday, June 2,
she found an envelope containing the registration to
Holley's vehicle. Holley signed over his most recent paycheck to her. The friend says that she has no idea where
Holley is or might be and has not heard from or seen him
since 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2001.
What is known is that Holley abandoned a rented Nissan
Sentra in Boise, Idaho. The Arizona tag, 255DPX, wasremoved from the Sentra and has not been recovered. On
June 4, 2001, he purchased a 1995 Black Jeep Cherokee
Limited with gold trim and gold wheels, roof rack, sunroof,
tinted windows, tan leather interior, Idaho temporary tags
(white with blue trim) # 0194853. The Jeep Cherokee's VIN # is 1J4GZ78YXSC653454. The Jeep was last seen in Spokane, Washington, on June 8, 2001.
On Thursday, June 14, 2001, an arrest warrant was issued for Holley.
If you have information relating to Holley or his
whereabouts, contact Postal Inspectors at
602-223-3660.
- Inspection Service, 6-28-01
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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN FACT SHEET
Percentage returns released June 6, 2001, by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
ANNUAL
RETURNS
|
G
Fund
|
F
Fund
|
LBA
Bond
Index
|
C
Fund
|
S&P 500
Stock
Index
|
S *
Fund
|
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
|
I *
Fund
|
EAFE
Stock
Index
|
1989
|
8.81
|
13.89
|
14.53
|
31.03
|
31.69
|
-
|
23.94
|
-
|
10.36
|
1990
|
8.90
|
8.00
|
8.96
|
-3.15
|
-3.10
|
-
|
-13.56
|
-
|
-23.59
|
1991
|
8.15
|
15.75
|
16.00
|
30.77
|
30.47
|
-
|
43.45
|
-
|
12.19
|
1992
|
7.23
|
7.20
|
7.40
|
7.70
|
7.62
|
-
|
11.87
|
-
|
-12.22
|
1993
|
6.14
|
9.52
|
9.75
|
10.13
|
10.08
|
-
|
14.57
|
-
|
32.68
|
1994
|
7.22
|
-2.96
|
-2.92
|
1.33
|
1.32
|
-
|
-2.66
|
-
|
7.75
|
1995
|
7.03
|
18.31
|
18.47
|
37.41
|
37.58
|
-
|
33.48
|
-
|
11.27
|
1996
|
6.76
|
3.66
|
3.63
|
22.85
|
22.96
|
-
|
17.18
|
-
|
6.14
|
1997
|
6.77
|
9.60
|
9.65
|
33.17
|
33.36
|
-
|
25.69
|
-
|
1.55
|
1998
|
5.74
|
8.70
|
8.69
|
28.44
|
28.58
|
-
|
8.63
|
-
|
20.09
|
1999
|
5.99
|
-0.85
|
-0.82
|
20.95
|
21.04
|
-
|
35.49
|
-
|
26.72
|
2000
|
6.42
|
11.67
|
11.63
|
-9.14
|
-9.10
|
-
|
-15.77
|
-
|
-14.17
|
2000
MONTHLY RETURNS
|
G
Fund
|
F
Fund
|
LBA
Bond
Index
|
C
Fund
|
S&P 500
Stock
Index
|
S
Fund
|
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
|
I
Fund
|
EAFE
Stock
Index
|
June
|
0.53
|
2.07
|
2.08
|
2.44
|
2.47
|
-
|
12.01
|
-
|
3.91
|
July
|
0.53
|
0.89
|
0.91
|
-1.56
|
-1.56
|
-
|
-2.84
|
-
|
-4.19
|
Aug.
|
0.52
|
1.46
|
1.45
|
6.19
|
6.21
|
-
|
11.16
|
-
|
0.87
|
Sept.
|
0.49
|
0.64
|
0.63
|
-5.27
|
-5.28
|
-
|
-4.07
|
-
|
-4.87
|
Oct.
|
0.51
|
0.66
|
0.66
|
-0.40
|
-0.42
|
-
|
-8.17
|
-
|
-2.36
|
Nov.
|
0.48
|
1.65
|
1.64
|
-7.87
|
-7.88
|
-
|
-17.02
|
-
|
-3.75
|
Dec.
|
0.48
|
1.86
|
1.86
|
0.50
|
0.49
|
-
|
6.33
|
-
|
3.55
|
2001
MONTHLY RETURNS
|
G
Fund
|
F
Fund
|
LBA
Bond
Index
|
C
Fund
|
S&P 500
Stock
Index
|
S
Fund
|
Wilshire
4500 Stock
Index
|
I
Fund
|
EAFE
Stock
Index
|
Jan.
|
0.46
|
1.65
|
1.63
|
3.55
|
3.55
|
-
|
5.44
|
-
|
-0.05
|
Feb.
|
0.42
|
0.87
|
0.87
|
-9.12
|
-9.12
|
-
|
-12.15
|
-
|
-7.50
|
March
|
0.45
|
0.51
|
0.50
|
-6.33
|
-6.34
|
-
|
9.18
|
-
|
-6.67
|
April
|
0.43
|
-0.42
|
-0.42
|
7.78
|
7.77
|
-
|
10.58
|
-
|
6.95
|
May
|
0.47
|
0.61
|
0.60
|
0.65
|
0.67
|
1.42
|
2.37
|
-4.13
|
3.53
|
LAST 12 MONTHS
|
5.93
|
13.18
|
13.12
|
-10.55
|
-10.55
|
-4.88
|
-10.47
|
-17.72
|
-17.36
|
Fund
|
Invested In
|
Index Tracked
|
G-Government Securities Investment Fund
|
Special issues of U.S. Treasury securities
|
N/A
|
F-Fixed Income Index Investment Fund
|
Barclays U.S. Debt Index Fund
|
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond index
|
C-Common Stock Index Investment Fund
|
Barclays Equity Index Fund
|
S&P 500 stock index
|
S-Small Capitalization Stock Index
Investment Fund
|
Barclays Extended Market Index Fund
|
Wilshire 4500 stock index
|
I-International Stock Index Investment Fund
|
Barclays EAFE Index Fund
|
Europe, Australasia, and Far East stock index
|
Future performance of the funds will vary and may be significantly
different from the returns shown above. See the Summary of the Thrift
Savings Plan for detailed information about the funds and their
investment risks. The monthly returns of the TSP Funds represent net
earnings for the month after deduction of accrued administrative
expenses and, except for the G Fund, after deduction of trading costs and
accrued investment management fees as well. The returns for the four
indexes shown do not include any of these deductions.
* Implemented May 2001.
Please post on bulletin boards. Recycle all previous notices.
FUEL PRICE DISCOUNTS
On May 24, 2001, the Postal Service and Speedway SuperAmerica entered into an agreement that provides a special fuel pricing discount by using the U.S. Bank Voyager
fleet card. This discount is based on a sliding scale of consumption. At its current consumption level, the Postal Service will receive the maximum discount of 2 cents a gallon.
Of equal importance to this discount, Speedway SuperAmerica is working with Voyager Fleet Management to remove all appropriate state taxes (both excise and sales)
from the billing process. The net amounts billed to each
Postal Service site using the Voyager fleet card will exclude
these taxes.
Speedway SuperAmerica operates over 2,600 locations
in AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH,
PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WV. Specific store locations
may be obtained from their Web site at http://www.speedway.com (click About Us, then Store Locator).
Speedway SuperAmerica operates under the following
brand names: Speedway, SuperAmerica, Bonded, Gastown, Rich Oil, Martin, WakeUp, Kwik Sak, and Cheker.
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