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SAFR OFFICES ONLY - HANDBOOK F-1 REVISION Employees Accountability Overages and ShortagesWith the implementation of Shared Services/Accounting (SS/A), Post Offices continue to report employee accountability overages or shortages in the corresponding AIC accounts. Overage in Stamp Stock AccountabilityFor an employee stamp stock accountability overage that exceeds the established tolerance, the full amount of overage continues to be recorded into AIC 057, Employee Stamp Credit Overage, on the employee's PS Form 1412, Daily Financial Report. The local unit management must maintain supporting documentation (PS Form 3294-P, Cash and Stamp Stock Count and Summary; PS Form 3368-P, Accountability Examination Record; etc.). A master control, either a system-generated report or a summary ledger PS Form 25, Trust Fund Account, is maintained for each category of employee overages by the postmaster, manager, supervisor, or designated employee at each office. If within 1 year a relationship is established to a subsequent shortage, use AIC 457, Employee Stamp Credit Overage Withdrawal, to offset part or all of the shortage. Managers should exercise judgment when determining the existence of a relationship that may warrant offsetting shortages and maintain appropriate documentation locally. At the expiration of 1 year, any unresolved stamp stock accountability overage amounts are moved into AIC 123, Lobby Services Revenue. Shortage in Stamp Stock AccountabilityFor an employee accountability shortage that exceeds the established tolerance, the full amount of shortage continues to be recorded into AIC 767, Employee Stamp Credit Shortage, on the employee's PS Form 1412. The local unit management must maintain supporting documentation (PS Form 3294-P, PS Form 3368, etc.) for stamp stock accountability shortages. A master control, either a system- generated report or a summary ledger PS Form 25, is maintained for each category of unresolved employee shortages by the postmaster, manager, supervisor, or designated employee at each office. It is the responsibility of the unit supervisor, manager, or installation head designee to monitor and pursue collection of the debt while adhering to the National Agreement and the Debt Collection Act. Shortage amounts resolved are cleared using AIC 367, Employee Stamp Credit Shortage Cleared. On PS Form 1412, amounts reported in AIC 057 and AIC 767 offset to a revenue account and thereby adjust AIC 853, Stamp Accountability Closing Balance, to the actual amount counted. Overage in Cash Credit AccountabilityFor an employee cash credit overage that exceeds the established tolerance, the full amount of overage continues to be recorded into AIC 068, Employee Cash Credit Overage, on the employee's PS Form 1412. The local unit management must maintain supporting documentation (PS Form 3294-C, PS Form 3368, etc.). A master control, either a system-generated report or a summary ledger PS Form 25, is maintained for each category of employee overages by the postmaster, manager, supervisor, or designated employee at each office. If within 90 days a relationship is established to a subsequent shortage, use AIC 468, Employee Cash Credit Overage Withdrawal, to offset part or all of the shortage. Managers should exercise judgment when determining the existence of a relationship that may warrant offsetting shortages and maintain appropriate documentation locally. After 90 days, any unresolved cash credit accountability overage amounts are moved into AIC 123, Lobby Services Revenue. Shortage in Cash Credit AccountabilityFor an employee cash credit shortage that exceeds the established tolerance, the full amount of shortage continues to be recorded into AIC 764, Employee Cash Credit Shortage, on the employee's PS Form 1412. The local unit management must maintain supporting documentation, (PS Form 3294-C, PS Form 3368, etc.) for cash credit shortages. A master control, either a system-generated report or summary ledger PS Form 25, is maintained for each category of unresolved employee shortages by the postmaster, manager, supervisor, or designated employee at each office. It is the responsibility of the unit supervisor, manager, or installation head designee to monitor and pursue collection of the debt while adhering to the National Agreement and the Debt Collection Act. Shortage amounts resolved are cleared using AIC 364, Employee Cash Credit Shortage Cleared. On PS Form 1412, amounts reported in AIC 068 and AIC 764 offset (increase or decrease) to AIC 752, Cash Remitted. We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, and into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs. Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures * * * * * [Revise title of Chapter 5 to read as follows:] 5 Trust, Suspense, and Financial Differences * * * * * [Add new subchapter 54 to read as follows:] 54 Employee Items and Financial Differences at SAFR Offices Employee items are defined as any unresolved employee advance salary issued, advance travel issued, and employee accountability overages or shortages. Each office maintains a master control, either a system-generated report or a summary ledger PS Form 25, Trust Fund Account, by category of employee items with the total amounts. Verify the office master control balance against the "ending balance report" that Shared Services/Accounting (SS/A) provides to you every reporting period. Financial differences are defined as discrepancies in money orders, cash deposits, banking discrepancies; discrepancies in an individual or a unit's PS Form 1412; and stamp stock inventory and retail floor stock differences. SS/A charges overage or shortage differences as a credit or debit to the office expense account. 541 Reporting Employee Items 1> Use the following AIC accounts to report unresolved employee items by categories: • Use AIC 754, Salary Advance Issued, for issuing advance to employees if they did not receive a payroll check by scheduled pay date or if they received an erroneous salary check that must be returned for a replacement check. • Use AIC 755, Emergency Travel Advance Issued, for issuing an advance "emergency" one-time nonrecurring payment locally to a bargaining unit employee, and do not exceed $500. • Use AIC 764, Employee Cash Credit Shortage, for reporting cash credit shortage amount that results from a cash credit count; if the amount exceeds the tolerance, report the full amount of shortage. • Use AIC 767, Employee Stamp Credit Shortage, for reporting stamp credit shortage amount that results from a stamp credit count; if the amount exceeds the tolerance, report the full amount of shortage. • Use AIC 057, Employee Stamp Credit Overage, for reporting stamp credit overage amount that results from a stamp credit count; if the amount exceeds the tolerance, report the full amount of overage. • Use AIC 068, Employee Cash Credit Overage, to report cash credit overage amount that results from a cash credit count; if the amount exceeds the tolerance, report the full amount of overage. 2> Use the following AIC accounts to report employee items resolved by categories: • Use AIC 354, Salary Advance Cleared, for repaying a salary advance issued. • Use AIC 355, Travel Advance Cleared, for repaying a travel advance issued. • Use AIC 364, Employee Cash Credit Shortage Cleared, for settling a cash credit shortage issued. • Use AIC 367, Employee Stamp Credit Shortage Cleared, for settling a stamp credit shortage issued. • Use AIC 457, Employee Stamp Credit Overage Withdrawal, to offset part or all of a previously related shortage (managers should exercise judgment when determining the existence of a relationship that may warrant offsetting shortages and maintain appropriate documentation locally). At the expiration of 1 year, any unresolved stamp stock accountability overage amounts are moved into AIC 123, Lobby Services Revenue. • Use AIC 468, Employee Cash Credit Overage Withdrawal, to offset part or all of a previously related shortage (managers should exercise judgment when determining the existence of a relationship that may warrant offsetting shortages and maintain appropriate documentation locally). At the expiration of 90 days, any unresolved cash credit accountability overage amounts are moved into AIC 123, Lobby Services Revenue. 3> Each office maintains a ledger sheet and master control, either a system-generated report or a summary ledger PS Form 25, Trust Fund Account, by category of employee items with the total amounts. 4> Verify the totals by categories with a system-generated ending balance report that Shared Services/Accounting (SS/A) will provide to you every reporting period. * * * * * - Revenue and Field Accounting,
SAFR OFFICES ONLY - HANDBOOK F-1 REVISION In-Transit Stock ShipmentsStock shipped from a stamp distribution office (SDO) or stamp services center (SSC) to the retail units are entered into the STAMPS system, which creates an item in the In- Transit Shipped Report System. Stock returned from retail units to the SDO or SSC will also create an item in the In- Transit Shipped Report System. When the retail unit or the SDO or SSC receives the shipment, the item is cleared off the report. Effective with the implementation of Shared Services/ Accounting (SS/A), the following policy and procedural change will occur related to stock shipped from the SDO or SSC to Post Offices or stock shipped from Post Offices to the SDO or SSC not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System by the receiving office. SS/A will notify the receiving office of any pending items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For amounts pending after 30 days, SS/A will debit the expense account of the receiving office finance number. Stamp stock discrepancy amounts shipped from the SDO or SSC or returned from the retail units will be charged to the receiving office finance number, after applying the overage/shortage tolerance guidelines. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A will do the following. From SDO or SSC to the Post Offices• Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the office. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the office and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the receiving office finance number. • SS/A charges discrepancy amounts to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. From the Units to the SDO or SSC• Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC and the district finance manager. • After 30 day, for any amount still pending in the In- Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the SDO or SSC finance number. • SS/A charges discrepancy amounts to the finance number of the receiving office following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items will also follow the current PS Form 8144, Stamp Discrepancy Report, process. We will incorporate this revision into the next printed version of Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, and into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal Service Policy Net Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs. Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures * * * * * 4 Managing Accountable Paper * * * * * 42 Managing Accountable Paper at Stations, Branches, and Post Offices With Stamp Accountability * * * * * [Revise the title of 423 to read as follows:] 423 Handling Main Stamp Stock and Unit Reserve Stamp Stock from SDO * * * * * 423.5 Receiving and Accounting for Stamp Stock Received [Revise the title of 423.51 to read as follows:] 423.51 Accountbook Offices and SFAP Units * * * * * [Insert the following subhead and text after existing text:] SAFR Offices The SDO ships stamp stock to the Post Office and enters stamp stock details into the STAMPS system, which creates an item in the In-Transit Shipped Report System. The Post Office receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the office. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the office and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the receiving office finance number. * * * * * [Insert 423.75 to read as follows:] 423.75 Shortages in Incoming Stock Shipments at SAFR offices SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. 423.8 Handling Overages in Stamp Stock [Add new 423.81 to read as follows:] 423.81 Overages in Incoming Shipments at SAFR Offices SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * [Revise the title of 424 to read as follows:] 424 Handling Unit Reserve Stamp Stock from SSC (formerly SDN) * * * * * [Add the following subhead and text after existing text:] SAFR Offices The SSC ships stamp stock to the Post Office and enters stamp stock details into the STAMPS system, which creates an item in the In-Transit Shipped Report System. The Post Office receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the office. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the office and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the receiving office finance number. * * * * * 424.6 Handling Shortages and Damaged Stock * * * * * [Add new 424.65 to read as follows:] 424.65 Shortages in Incoming Stock Shipments at SAFR Offices SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * [Add the following subhead and text after existing text:] Overages in Incoming Shipments at SAFR Offices SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * 428 Maintaining Total Stamp Accountability * * * * * 428.5 Handling Returned Stamp Stock * * * * * [Revise the title of 428.52 to read as follows:] 428.52 Accounting for Stock Returned to the SDO or SSC * * * * * [Add new subhead and text after existing text to read as follows:] SAFR Offices The Post Office returns stamp stock to the SDO or SSC, enters the information as Stock Returned on Form 17, and makes the entry into AIC 848, Stock Returned, of the unit's PS Form 1412, which creates an item in the In-Transit Returned Report System. The SDO or SSC receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In- Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the SDO or SSC finance number. SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * 43 Managing Accountable Paper at a Stamp Distribution Office * * * * * 434 Filling Requisitions * * * * * 434.3 Separating the Requisitions * * * * * [Add new 434.37 to read as follows:] 434.37 Shipments to SAFR Offices The SDO ships stamp stock to the Post Office and enters the information into the STAMPS system, which creates an item in the In-Transit Shipped Report System. The Post Office receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the office. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the office and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the receiving office finance number. 437 Handling Accountable Paper Returns 437.1 Receiving Salable Stock * * * * * [Add new subhead and text after existing text to read as follows:] SAFR Offices The Post Office returns stamp stock to the SDO or SSC, enters the information as Stock Returned on PS Form 17, and makes the entry into AIC 848, Stock Returned, of the unit's PS Form 1412, which creates an item in the In-Transit Returned Report System. The SDO or SSC receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In- Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the SDO or SSC finance number. SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * [Revise the title of 44 to read as follows:] 44 Managing Accountable Paper at a Stamp Service Center * * * * * 443 Receiving and Recording Shipments * * * * * [Add new 434.5 to read as follows:] 443.5 Receiving Stock from SAFR Offices The Post Office returns stamp stock to the SDO or SSC, enters the information as Stock Returned on PS Form 17, and makes the entry into AIC 848, Stock Returned, of the unit's PS Form 1412, which creates an item in the In-Transit Returned Report System. The SDO or SSC receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the SDO or SSC finance number. SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. 444 Filling Requisitions * * * * * [Add new 444.9 to read as follows and renumber existing 444.9 as new 444.10:] 444.9 Shipments to SAFR Offices The SSC ships stamp stock to the Post Office and enters the information into the STAMPS system, creating an item in the In-Transit Shipped Report System. The Post Office receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the office. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the office and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In-Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the receiving office finance number. * * * * * 446 Handling Discrepancies in Stock Received * * * * * [Revise the title of 446.12 to read as follows:] 446.12 Handling Stock Received Shortages - SAFP, Non-SAFP, and SAFR Offices * * * * * [Add new subhead and text after existing text to read as follows:] SAFR Offices SS/A charges discrepancies in incoming stock shipments to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. 447 Handling Accountable Paper Returns 447.1 Receiving Salable Stock * * * * * [Add new subhead and text after existing text to read as follows:] Receiving Stock from SAFR Offices The Post Office returns stamp stock to the SDO or SSC, enters the information as Stock Returned on PS Form 17, and makes the entry into AIC 848, Stock Returned, of the unit's PS Form 1412, which creates an item in the In-Transit Returned Report System. The SDO or SSC receives the stock and clears the stamp stock item from the In-Transit Shipped Report System. For items not cleared from the In-Transit Shipped Report System, the following actions occur: • Within 7 days, SS/A sends an e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC. • After 14 days, SS/A sends a second e-mail notification to the SDO or SSC and the district finance manager. • After 30 days, for any amount still pending in the In- Transit Shipped Report System, SS/A debits the expense account of the SDO or SSC finance number. SS/A charges discrepancies to the finance number of the receiving office, following the overage and shortage tolerance guidelines. Note: Discrepancy for factory packaged items also follows the current PS Form 8144 process. * * * * * - Revenue and Field Accounting,
Local Tax Code InformationThe Postal Service collects appropriate federal, state, and local taxes from the pay of our employees who are subject to these deductions. Based on agreements between local taxation authorities and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Postal Service collects occupational license taxes, city and/or county income taxes, revenue taxes, senior citizen taxes, mental health taxes, or, in some locations, two of these taxes. Shown below is an updated local tax code listing that adds or adjusts a number of additional tax collection locations, and indicates the type(s) of taxes collected directly from our employees. Some of the taxes shown below are automatically deducted from the salaries of Postal Service employees who live or work within the geographic boundaries of specific taxing authorities. However, most of these taxes have not been established as automatic deductions. If you are subject to these local taxes, you must be proactive and complete and submit the proper taxation paperwork. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the correct local taxes are deducted from your pay. If you live or work in a locality that is subject to one of the taxes listed below, and the correct deduction is not being assessed from your pay, you should immediately complete a PS Form 4, Employee's City or County Withholding Certificate. After completing this form, forward it to the appropriate Personnel office for entry into your master file.
- Payroll Accounting, Finance, 10-3-02
Federal Taxation Percentages for Supplemental WagesSupplemental wages - which include, but are not limited to prizes, awards, back-pay awards, severance pay, and reimbursements for moving expenses - are taxed at a rate different from normal income. Recent changes to federal taxation laws permit periodic changes to the percentage used for computing the tax to be withheld on supplemental wages. For 2003, the rate is 27 percent. The rate is scheduled to change again in 2004. - Payroll Accounting, Finance, 10-3-02
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600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On September 12, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: September 26, 2002, through September 25, 2003.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 600 pieces of EMS or $12,000 in postage for EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
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Discount Applied |
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8% |
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1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
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3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On September 16, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: September 30, 2002, through September 29, 2004.
b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces of EMS or $20,000 in postage for EMS.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.
2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
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8% |
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12 |
- International Business, 10-3-02
NOTICE
On October 7, 2002, Canada Post Corporation (CPC) will launch a new southbound international mail service, Expedited Parcel - USA. CPC will offer this service in Canada initially to retail mailers and will phase it in as an offering for CPC's commercial customers.
CPC will dispatch Expedited Parcel - USA from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, through U.S. Customs, to one of four Postal Service ground parcel receiving facilities in New Jersey, Buffalo, Detroit, and Seattle. Mailpieces will arrive in appropriate containers accompanied by a completed CN37 Parcel Surface Delivery Bill. The Postal Service will induct Expedited Parcel - USA mailpieces into the ground parcel mail processing stream for a 7-to-10-day service standard, like domestic Parcel Post® service. We do not expect any special envelopes or packaging materials at this time.
Expedited Parcel - USA will include Delivery ConfirmationTM service. The address side of an Expedited Parcel - USA package will show the Expedited Parcel - USA shipping label, as shown in Exhibit 1. Please follow standard scanning procedures for international surface parcels.
Return Undeliverable-As-Addressed Expedited Parcel - USA mailpieces to the Canadian sender in accordance with the provisions of International Mail Manual (IMM) 772.
We expect that the first southbound Expedited Parcel - USA mailpieces will arrive about October 7, 2002. Those of you who process or deliver international mail must be aware of this service, must process these items in the domestic Parcel Post mailstream, and must scan the items as described in this article.
Exhibit 1
Expedited Parcel - USA Shipping Label
- Global Package Services,
International Business, 10-3-02
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-47
The Postal Service will issue the 37-cent Greetings from America (Item 564300) stamps in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 50 individual designs on October 25, 2002, at the Mega Stamp Show in New York, New York. The stamps, designed by Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, Arizona, and illustrated by Lonnie Busch, Franklin, North Carolina, represent each of the 50 states and will be available for nationwide sale on October 26, 2002. The special issue Greetings from America pane may not be split, and the stamps may not be sold individually.
The stamps, which are being reissued with the 37-cent denomination, were first issued April 4, 2002, and were the first pane of 50 individually designed stamps issued in 10 years.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue cancellation by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com.
GREETINGS FROM AMERICA STAMPS
POSTMASTER
421 8TH AVE RM 2029B
NEW YORK NY 10199-9991
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 November 25, 2002.
Stamp Fulfillment Services 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 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers are available from Stamp Fulfillment Services 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 their full automatic distribution quantity for a PSA sheet stamp, plus an additional one-fourth of that standard automatic quantity. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (800 panes).
| Issue: | Greetings from America |
| Item Number: | 564300 |
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Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent Special |
| Format: | Pane of 50 (50 designs) |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & City: |
October 25, 2002, New York, NY 10199 |
| Designer: | Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Art Director: | Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Typographer: | Lonnie Busch, Franklin, NC |
| Artist: | Lonnie Busch, Franklin, NC |
| Modeler: | Donald H. Woo |
| Manufacturing Process: | Gravure |
| Printer: | Sennett Security Products (SSP) |
| Printed at: | American Packaging Corporation, Columbus, WI |
| Press Type: | Rotomec, 3000 |
| Engraver: | Southern Graphics |
| Stamps per Pane: | 50 |
| Print Quantity: | 200 million stamps |
| Paper Type: | Prephosphored, Type II |
| Gum Type: | Pressure Sensitive |
| Processed at: | Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA |
| Colors: | Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Black |
| Stamp Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Image Area (w x h): | 1.41 x 0.84 in./35.81 x 21.33 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): | 1.56 x 0.99 in./39.62 x 25.14 mm |
| Pane Size (w x h): | 8.93 x 11.0 in./226.82 x 279.4 mm |
| Plate Size: | 200 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: | "S" followed by four (4) single digits |
| Marginal Markings: | "© 2001 USPS" • price • plate numbers in all four corners • plate position diagram • text on reverse side on each stamp with information on state bird, flower, tree, capital, statehood. |
| Catalog Item Number(s): |
564340 Full pane of 50 - $18.50 564362 First day cover full pane - $20.50 564364 Canceled full pane - $20.50 |
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of their full standard automatic distribution quantity using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before October 21, 2002.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these souvenir sheets in 2 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
| SDOs That Serve This Many Philatelic Windows... |
Will Receive This Quantity of the Greetings from America Souvenir Sheets, Item 564300... |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 |
| 2 | 400 |
| 3 | 600 |
| 4 | 800 |
| 5 | 1,000 |
| 6 | 1,200 |
| 7 | 1,400 |
| 8 | 1,600 |
| 9 | 1,800 |
| 12 | 2,400 |
| 13 | 2,600 |
| 16 | 3,200 |
| 19 | 3,800 |
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. There will be no backup at the accountable paper depositories for fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs.
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. The special issue Greetings from America pane may not be split, and the stamps may not be sold individually.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 10-3-02
The 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, Item 992200, will be available soon for sale at all Post Offices, philatelic centers, and by mail, telephone, and internet order from Stamp Fulfillment Services.
To obtain an initial supply of the 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, Post Offices must immediately order Item 992200 from their designated stamp distribution office (SDO) using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute the 2002 yearbook to Post Offices before October 28, 2002. All locations may place the 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook on sale October 31, 2002, or as soon thereafter as initial quantities are received.
This item is a 64-page hardbound book that includes 70 commemorative stamps, with mounts, and sells for $49.95. The beautifully illustrated book contains colorful pictures and text featuring stamp subjects such as Langston Hughes, Greetings from America, Mentoring a Child, American Bats, Andy Warhol, Neuter or Spay, and 17 other subjects celebrated on 2002 commemorative stamps. The 70 commemorative stamps have a combined postage value of $25.30.
Note: Due to the June rate change and customers requesting Love stamps for various special occasions, the decision to issue the new Love stamps was made after the 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook went on press. For this reason the new Love stamps are not included in the 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook or stamp packet; however, they will be included in next year's 2003 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook.
The yearbooks and stamp packets are being shipped to SDOs separately from different suppliers.
The printing contractor for the yearbook has already completed its shipments to SDOs. Shipments are in master cartons of 15 books.
The stamp packets will be banded in bundles of 15 and shipped to SDOs in master cartons of 150 packets. Partial cartons will be used for shipments not in multiples of 150.
Minnesota Diversified Industries will ship the stamp packets to SDOs in two waves. Wave 1, consisting of approximately one-half the SDO's designated quantity, is scheduled to begin shipment October 3, and will be completed October 17, 2002. The remaining stamp packets will be shipped in Wave 2 beginning October 21, and will be completed November 15, 2002. All SDOs must verify receipt of the quantities of stamp packets, as recorded on their PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and those actually received. SDOs should also verify that they have received equal quantities of books and stamp packets.
Offices must report all sales of Item 992200, 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, in AIC 092, Philatelic Product Sales.
For the third year, in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, this book as well as the 29th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps will be available in bookstores and other retail outlets where books are purchased.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 10-3-02
The new 29th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, Item 880200, is available for sale at all Post Offices, philatelic centers, and by mail, telephone, and Internet order from Stamp Fulfillment Services.
To obtain the initial supply for your Post Office, immediately order Item 880200 from your designated stamp distribution office (SDO) using a separate PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. All locations may place the new edition of the guide on sale as soon as initial quantities are received.
The new 29th edition features more than 100 new illustrations, hundreds of new listings and prices, plus new features and stamp-related facts. Priced at $18.95, the 592-page guide includes lists of market-based values for all U.S. used and unused stamps and for many valuable stamp errors. In addition, the guide contains more than 2,000 full-color stamp illustrations; extensive lists of philatelic organizations, publications, and resources; and a wealth of basic stamp collecting information. These features make it a valuable tool for beginning, intermediate, and advanced collectors, and it is still one of the best bargains in the hobby.
The printing contractor for the guide shipped the books (which are accountable items) in cartons of 20 to SDOs and stamp service centers (SSCs). Installations should report any discrepancies between the quantities shown on the Advice of Shipment and those actually received by using the procedure outlined in Handbook (HBK) F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, sections 436 or 446, Handling Discrepancies in Stock Received.
Promotional copies of the guide will not be distributed. You can now display the guide in your Post Office by simply removing a copy from your inventory for promotional use. Follow the procedures outlined in HBK F-1 section 428.8, Obtaining Stock for Promotions or Presentations.
Offices must report all sales of Item 880200, 29th Edition, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, in AIC 092, Philatelic Product Sales.
For the third year, in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, this book as well as the 2002 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook will be available in bookstores and other retail outlets where books are purchased.
As the 29th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps becomes available, Post Offices must withhold all remaining copies of the 28th edition (Item 890100) from sale and take the following actions:
1. Retail Outlets. Collect any copies of the 28th edition of the guide from stamp credits. Immediately return them to main stock using PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. Post Offices. Consolidate all remaining copies of the 28th edition of the guide, if any, into the unit reserve stock. Prepare all 28th editions of the guide in accordance with procedures established for disposing of obsolete and redeemed stock, and submit according to local district quarterly stamp destruction or return schedules.
2. Local Office Philatelic Programs. Submit PS Form 17 to the local SDO and SSC for the number of 28th editions of the guide (Item 890100) needed for philatelic/promotional programs. You may give one or more copies to local schools, libraries, student groups, stamp clubs, and retirement s.
3. Stamp Distribution Offices. Stamp all copies of the guide used in promoting philatelic programs "NOT FOR RESALE." The SDO custodian of accountable paper must attest that each item is so stamped and prepare PS Form 3238, Stamps and Stamped Paper Destruction Certificate, endorsed "PHILATELIC PRODUCTS GIVEN TO PHILATELIC PROGRAMS." Program coordinators must acknowledge receipt of Item 890100 and be responsible for its control.
Note: The instructions for providing obsolete editions of the guide for philatelic and promotional purposes are an exception to general guidelines for destruction of accountable items, especially regarding obsolete (withdrawn from sale) items. In this instance, it is Postal Service policy not to destroy copies of the previous year's edition of the guide when they can be used for valid promotional and/or educational purposes.
Dispose of all remaining copies of the 28th edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps (Item 890100) in accordance with Handbook F-1, section 45, Destroying Stamp Stock. Because disposition instructions are issued annually for past issues of guide, your office should have only the new 29th edition in inventory after completing the above procedures. If previous editions are on hand, discard/recycle them immediately, in accordance with Handbook F-1, section 45.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 10-3-02
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 the hyphen 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.
September 20, 2002
SPAY OR NEUTER STATION
POSTMASTER
100 SOUTH BELCHER RD
CLEARWATER FL 33758-9998
SPAY OR NEUTER STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 1991
LAKELAND FL 33802-1991
SPAY OR NEUTER STATION
POSTMASTER
50 8TH AVE SW
LARGO FL 33770-9998
SPAY OR NEUTER STATION
POSTMASTER
5201 WEST SPRUCE ST
TAMPA FL 33630-9831
September 20, 2002
Postal Service
NEUTER OR SPAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HARRISBURG PA 17112-9998
September 21, 2002
Postal Service
NEUTER OR SPAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MILL HALL PA 17751-9998
October 12, 2002
CRUISIN THE COAST STATION
POSTMASTER
135 MAIN ST
BILOXI MS 39530-9998
CRUISIN THE COAST STATION
POSTMASTER
11110 HWY 49
GULFPORT MS 39503-9998
| September 6-8, 2002
Norwalk (CT) Stamp Club OYSTER FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 16 WASHINGTON ST NORWALK CT 06856-9998 |
| September 7, 2002
Muldraugh Elementary COMMUNITY DAYS 50TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MULDRAUGH KY 40155-9998 |
| September 8, 2002
Postal Service ZIP MEETS DATE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 140 LONG BEACH CA 90801-0140 |
| September 11, 2002
Peaster Post Office HEROES OF 2001 STATION POSTMASTER 8816 FM RD 920 PEASTER TX 76485-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
San Jose Post Office HEROES OF 2001 CITY HALL STATION PHILATELIC WINDOW 1750 MERIDIAN AVE SAN JOSE CA 95101-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
Postal Service HEROES OF 2001 STATION POSTMASTER 5702 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HWY YORKTOWN VA 23692-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
Postal Service FEDERAL PLAZA STATION POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029 B NEW YORK NY 10199-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
Postal Service WORLD TRADE CENTER STATION POSTMASTER SPECIAL EVENTS 421 EIGHTH AVE RM 2029B NEW YORK NY 10199-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
State of Arkansas HEROES STATION POSTMASTER 600 EAST CAPITOL AVE LITTLE ROCK AR 72202-9998 |
| September 11, 2002
Postal Service HEROES OF 2001 STATION POSTMASTER 525 8TH ST AUGUSTA GA 30901-9998 |
| September 17, 2002
Postal Service and Maryland of Business and Economic Development BATTLE OF ANTIETAM 140TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SHARPSBURG MD 21782-9998 |
| September 18, 2002
SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA STATION SPECIAL CANCELLATION UNIT 3300 V ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20018-9998 |
| September 19, 2002
ASM HEALTH AND TRANSPLANT STATION CUSTOMER RELATIONS COORDINATOR 351 24TH ST NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203-9998 |
| September 20, 2002
CAPITAL AREA MOBILE SPAY NEUTER CLINIC STATION SPECIAL CANCELLATION UNIT 3300 V ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20018-9998 |
| September 20, 2002
United Coalition for Animals for the Southwest Ohio Area UCAN STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CINCINNATI OH 45202-9998 |
| September 20, 2002
Humane Society SPAY NEUTER STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BATTLE CREEK MI 49016-9998 |
| September 20, 2002
SPCA LONG BEACH CA STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 140 LONG BEACH CA 90801-0140 |
| September 20, 2002
SPAY NEUTER STATION MANAGER MAIN OFFICE WINDOW SERVICES 900 EAST FAYETTE ST BALTIMORE MD 21233-9715 |
| September 20, 2002
Humane Society of Missouri HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI STATION POSTMASTER 1720 MARKET ST ST LOUIS MO 63155-9998 |
| September 20-21, 2002
City of Collinsville ITALIAN FEST STATION POSTMASTER 130 SOUTH CENTER COLLINSVILLE IL 62234-9998 |
| September 20-21, 2002
No More less Pets Inc Coalition NO MORE LESS PETS INC STATION POSTMASTER 4600 SOUTHWEST 34TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32608-9998 |
| September 21, 2002
Covered Bridge Society of Oregon STAYTON JORDAN COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PHILATELIC SERVICES PO BOX 9998 STAYTON OR 97383-9998 |
| September 21, 2002
Postal Service EDINBURG OLE TIME FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 205 NORTH MAIN ST EDINBURG VA 22824-9998 |
| September 21 ,2002
Postal Service PANAMA CITY FL STATION POSTMASTER 1336 SHERMAN AVE PANAMA CITY FL 32401-9998 |
| September 22, 2002
DOG JOG STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MADISON WI 53714-9998 |
| September 23, 2002
NATIONAL DOG WEEK STATION POSTMASTER 65 NORTH MAIN ST CRANBURY NJ 08512-9998 |
| September 23, 2002
Napa Post Office NAPA CA STATION POSTMASTER 1625 TRANCAS ST NAPA CA 94558-9998 |
| September 24, 2002
Lakes Region Humane Society WOLFEBORO FALLS STATION POSTMASTER 35 CENTER ST 13 WOLFEBORO FALLS NH 03896-9998 |
| September 26, 2002
Postal Service WOMEN IN JOURNALISM STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 GREENSBORO NC 27427-9998 |
| September 26, 2002
Memphis Humane Society CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 3503 MEMPHIS TN 38173-0503 |
| September 26-29, 2002
Postal Service LOBEX III 2002 STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 140 LONG BEACH CA 90801-0140 |
| September 27, 2002
Postal Service IRVING BERLIN STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 WATER MILL NY 11976-9998 |
| September 27-28, 2002
Albany Township Historical Society 250TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 3759 RTE 737 KEMPTON PA 19529-9998 |
| September 28, 2002
Lake Minnetonka Stamp Club TONKAPEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 HOPKINS MN 55343-9998 |
| September 28, 2002
Northampton SPCA SPCA NEUTER OR SPAY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 EASTON PA 18045-9998 |
| September 28, 2002
Postal Service BURKE FALL FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 EAST BURKE VT 05832-9998 |
| September 28, 2002
Postal Service BLACK EXPO 02 STATION POSTMASTER 1100 KINGS RD JACKSONVILLE FL 33203-9998 |
| September 28, 2002
Concord Veterinary Clinic PET STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CONCORD VA 24538-9998 |
| September 29, 2002
HEROES OF 2001 STATION POSTMASTER 89 RIVER ST HOBOKEN NJ 07030-9998 |
| September 29, 2002
Harts Pumpkin Farm HARTS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BEAR CREEK NC 27207-9998 |
| October 1-31, 2002
Lake City Community College ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 320 NORTH 1ST ST LAKE CITY FL 32055-9998 |
| October 3, 2002
USS NAUTILUS SSN 571 REUNION STATION POSTMASTER 100 PLAZA COURT GROTON CT 06340-9998 |
| October 3, 2002
Postal Service PEACHAM FALL FOLIAGE STATION POSTMASTER 79 CHURCH ST PEACHAM VT 05862-9998 |
| October 3, 2002
Texas Cattle Raisers Association TSCRA 125TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 100 TENNESSEE ST GRAHAM TX 76450-9998 |
| October 3, 2002
Graham Post Office OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM AND ART CENTER STATION POSTMASTER 100 TENNESSEE ST GRAHAM TX 76450-9998 |
| October 3, 2002
HEROES OF 2001 STATION POSTMASTER 325 EAST FIRST AVE HIALEAH FL 33010-9998 |
| October 3-5, 2002
Blue Grass Festival 6TH ANNUAL STATION POSTMASTER 201 WEST OKLAHOMA ST GUTHRIE OK 73044-9998 |
| October 4, 2002
Village of Ilion Sesquicentennial Committee SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 48 FIRST ST ILION NY 13357-9998 |
| October 4, 2002
Worcester Museum SMILEY FACE STATION POSTMASTER 4 EAST CENTRAL ST WORCESTER MA 01613-9998 |
| October 4, 2002
Postal Service BARNET FALL FOLIAGE STATION POSTMASTER 30 MONUMENT CIRCLE BARNET VT 05821-9998 |
| October 4-5, 2002
Kentucky Apple Festival 40TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY APPLE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 PAINTSVILLE KY 41240-9998 |
| October 4-5, 2002
District II Alumni Association DISTRICT II ALUMNI ASSOCIATON STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SHIDLER OK 74652-9998 |
| October 4-5, 2002
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce APPLEFEST STATION POSTMASTER 1202 ELK ST FRANKLIN PA 16323-9998 |
| October 4-6, 2002
Wickett Bluegrass Festival WICKETT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 300 OBRIEN WICKETT TX 79788-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Postal Service. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MITCHELL SD 57301-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Greyhound Friends of North Carolina NINTH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 OAK RIDGE NC 27310-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Philatelic Club of Will County WILLCOPEX STATION POSTMASTER 2000 MCDONOUGH ST JOLIET IL 60436-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Starke County Humane Society SCHS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 ORA IN 46968-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Autumn of Parade Committee CELEBRATE THE RED WHITE BLUE STATION POSTMASTER 500 WASHINGTON ST OREGON IL 61061-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Olean Stamp Club SENFIELD STATION POSTMASTER 102 SOUTH UNION ST OLEAN NY 14760-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Victor Farmington Rotary BREAST CANCER AWARENESS STATION POSTMASTER 1560 STATE ROUTE 332 FARMINGTON NY 14425-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Optimist Club - Mount Zion MT ZION SESQUICENTENNIAL 150 STATION POSTMASTER 11 MARTIN ST MOUNT ZION GA 30150-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Postal Service FALL FOLIAGE STATION POSTMASTER 262 SCOTT HWY GROTON VT 05046-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Social Circle Post Office 8TH ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 125 WEST HIGHTOWER TRAIL SW SOCIAL CIRCLE GA 30025-9998 |
| October 5, 2002
Amarillo Post Office AMARILLO TX STATION POSTMASTER 2301 ROSS ST AMARILLO TX 79120-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
Gwinnett Historical Society Inc ELISHA WINN FAIR STATION POSTMASTER ELISHA WINN HOUSE DACULA GA 30019-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
FORT ROWDY GATERING STATION POSTMASTER 8 EAST SPRING ST CONINGTON OH 45318-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
Umpqua Valley Stamp Club DOUGLAS COUNTY OREGON SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES 6451 FORT MCKAY RD UMPQUA OR 97486-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
Clifton Stamp Show Society THE WRITE STUFF STATION SCS SUPERVISOR 811 PAULISON AVE CLIFTON NJ 07011-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
Rekindle the Spirit Association APPLE N CHEESE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CANTON PA 17724-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
STUCK ON STAMPS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 HARBERT MI 49115-9998 |
| October 5-6, 2002
Florida Park Service INDIAN KEY STATION POSTMASTER 82801 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY ISLAMORADA FL 33036-9998 |
| October 6, 2002
Postal Service ST JOHNSBURY FALL FOLIAGE STATION POSTMASTER 1153 MAIN ST ST JOHNSBURY VT 05819-9998 |
| October 6, 2002
Alma Murray ATCHISON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 52 STATION POSTMASTER 621 KANSAS AVE ATCHISON KS 66022-9998 |
| October 6, 2002
City of Oswego MUSEUM DEDICATION STATION POSTMASTER 391 WEST FIRST ST OSWEGO NY 13126-9998 |
| October 6, 2002
TOWN OF HIGHLANDS ORANGE COUNTY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 FORT MONTGOMERY NY 10922-9998 |
| October 8, 2002
NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial Committee FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL STATION POSTMASTER PHILATELIC CLERK ALBANY NY 12205-9998 |
| October 9, 2002
Friends of Responsible Pet Care RESPONSIBLE PET CARE STATION POSTMASTER 401 OGLETOWN RD NEWARK DE 19711-9998 |
| October 9, 2002
Outer Banks Stamp Club KITTY HAWK POST OFFICE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 KITTY HAWK NC 27949-9998 |
| October 10, 2002
US Department of Justice DEA El Paso Intelligence Center RED RIBBON CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 8401 BOEING DR EL PASO TX 79910-9995 |
| October 10, 2002
City of Burlington BURLINGTON 325 STATION POSTMASTER 427 HIGH ST BURLINGTON NJ 08016-9998 |
| October 10, 2002
Great Falls Stamp Club CELEBRATE STAMP COLLECTING MONTH STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 GREAT FALLS MT 59401-9998 |
| October 11, 2002
City of Olney OLNEY ALBINO SQUIRREL CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 330 SOUTH WHITTLE AVENUE OLNEY IL 62450-9998 |
| October 11-12, 2002
Belleview/South Marion Chamber of Commerce FOLK FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 4800 SOUTHEAST 110TH ST BELLEVIEW FL 34420-9998 |
| October 11-13, 2002
Kiwanis Harvest Festival KIWANIS HARVEST FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 INEZ KY 41224-9998 |
| October 11-13, 2002
Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition Club PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION STATION POSTMASTER 28 EAST AIRY ST NORRISTOWN PA 19401-9998 |
| October 11-13, 2002
Heritage Days Committee BLAIN STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BLAIN PA 17006-9998 |
| October 11-20, 2002
Friends of Fort Worden FORT WORDEN CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 1322 WASHINGTON ST PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
NASCAR Association NASCAR DAY STATION POSTMASTER 611 WEST ACADEMY ST RANDLEMAN NC 27317-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Spencerville Covered Bridge Festival Committee SPENCERVILLE COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 6909 STATE ROAD 1 SPENCERVILLE IN 46788-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
POSTAL STORE STATION POSTMASTER 1201 BUSINESS WAY LEHIGH ACRES FL 33936-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Towamencin Historical Society 225TH ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 1401 FORTY FOOT RD KULPSVILLE PA 19443-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Guinn Haskins and Associates WAKULA CHIVAREE STATION POSTMASTER 8219 WOODVILLE HWY WOODVILLE FL 32362-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 125 WEST SOUTH ST INDIANAPOLIS IN 46206-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Humane Society BARKTOBER FEST STATION POSTMASTER 6740 PITTSFORD-PALMYRA RD FAIRPORT NY 14450-9997 |
| October 12, 2002
US Dept of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER 611 VANDENBURG ST AUSTWELL TX 77950-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Postal Service DALLAS STAMP DAY EXHIBITION STATION POSTMASTER 401 DFW TURNPIKE DALLAS TX 75260-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
STAMP SHOW STATION POSTMASTER 250 ST JOSEPH ST MOBILE AL 36601-9813 |
| October 12, 2002
Postal Service BENSON TO DRAGOON AZ STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 DRAGOON AZ 85609-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Snyder Post Office WHITE BUFFALO STATION POSTMASTER 2610 36TH ST SNYDER TX 79549-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
MONROE EXHIBITION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MONROE WI 53566-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CASTILE NY 14427-9998 |
| October 12, 2002
Appalachia Day coming APPALACHIA DAY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 PIPPA PASSES KY 41844-9998 |
| October 12-13, 2002
CUY LORPEX 2002 STATION MARKETING SPECIAL CANCELS 2200 ORANGE AVE #206 CLEVELAND OH 44101-9996 |
| October 12-13, 2002
Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition Club PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION STATION POSTMASTER 28 EAST AIRY ST NORRISTOWN PA 19401-9998 |
| October 12-13, 2002
Evansville Stamp Club EVANSPEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 EVANSVILLE IN 47708-9998 |
| October 12-13, 2002
The Utica and Fort Stanwix Stamp Clubs ONEIDA NATION STATION POSTMASTER 133 FARRIER AVE ONEIDA NY 13421-9998 |
| October 13, 2002
Town of Bath US NAVY STATION POSTMASTER 750 WASHINGTON ST BATH ME 04037-9998 |
| October 13, 2002
US NAVY STATION 100 YEARS OF DESTROYERS POSTMASTER 911 JACKSON AVE PASCAGOULA MS 39567-9998 |
| October 13, 2002
Universal Ship Cancellation Society NAVY DAY STATION 100 YEARS OF DESTROYERS POSTMASTER PO BOX 85530 SAN DIEGO CA 92186-9998 |
| October 15, 2002
Telequa Community Center TILLER CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 TILLER OR 97484-9998 |
| October 15, 2002
MAGNOLIA STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MAGNOLIA MS 39652-9998 |
| October 16, 2002
MILE BRANCH SETTLEMENT STATION POSTMASTER 900 MAIN ST FRANKLINTON LA 70438-9998 |
| October 16, 2002
City of North Platte NE TEDDY BEARS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 NORTH PLATTE NE 69101-9998 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 10-3-02
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 |
| 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 | 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 |
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- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Classification, 10-3-02 |
Get your 50 Greetings from America stamps and a beautifully designed American Commemorative Collectible panel for only $21.95.
American Commemorative Collectibles make wonderful gifts for yourself and others and are a wonderful way to enhance your stamp collection.
To order the Greetings from America panel (Item 562397) or to subscribe to or get more information about any of the American Commemorative Collectibles listed below, call 800-STAMP-24. Customers may order Greetings from America panels and other items online by visiting the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com; click on Buy Stamps & More, and then Shop the Postal Store.
American Commemorative Collectibles are an easy and affordable way to acquire all of your stamp collectibles! Choose any or all of the following official American Commemorative Collectibles to enhance your display of stamps.
American Commemorative Panels
Obtain photo or steel engravings, mint condition stamps,
and subject-related text presented on a beautifully designed
page. These are only $6.00* each, depending on the value
of the stamps.
American Commemorative Collection
This collection is an easy and uniform way to collect and learn about commemorative issues. Just mount the stamps on the specially designed sheet and place them
in a three-ring binder. These are just $3.25* each, depending on the value of the
stamps.
American Commemorative Cancellations
Get first day cancellations and stamp(s)
that have been affixed to colorful, specially
tinted sheets to enhance your display.
These are about $2.00* each, depending
on the value of the stamps.
First Day of Issue Ceremony Programs
Receive detailed information about each first day of issue ceremony held for all new
stamps and stationery issuances. Collect these valuable programs for only $4.95
each.
Standing Order Service
Buy the commemoratives, definitives, and special stamps of your choice in the format(s) that you choose. Prices vary depending on selection.
*Prices subject to change without notice.
Order now. Establish your American Commemorative Collectibles account(s).
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 10-3-02
To make the upcoming Fall and Holiday mailing seasons successful, we need your assistance to ensure that we meet our customers' needs. Please see poster on page 31.
During the upcoming mailing seasons, conduct an ongoing mail transport equipment (MTE) round-up to locate unprocessed, forgotten, and misused MTE. Return all such MTE to circulation, and report it to your area mail transport equipment specialist (AMTES).
Specifically, we currently have a critical shortage of flat tubs and trays, so please focus on finding those during the round-up. Canvas your facilities and round up all flat tubs and trays that are being used for any purpose other than mail processing.
Mailers' MTE stock also must be kept at the appropriate levels. When some mailers overstock on MTE, they prevent other mailers from completing their mailings. They should maintain no more than a 7-day supply of MTE. If you find that any mailer's supply exceeds that level, contact your AMTES, who will correct the problem by arranging for redeployment.
Following is a list of AMTESs and their contact information.
| Area | AMTES | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Metro | Martin, Eddie | 301-618-4402 |
| Eastern | Hunt, Darla | 412-494-2871 |
| blank | Ward, Delonda | 412-494-2879 |
| Great Lakes | Cebulski, Bob | 630-539-4739 |
| blank | Moreland, Ray | 630-539-4449 |
| New York Metro | Ascone, Ben | 646-473-3729 |
| Northeast | Croce, Diane | 860-285-7163 |
| blank | Marker, Linda | 860-285-7130 |
| Pacific | Jackson, J.C. | 510-292-2468 |
| Southeast | Bailey, Paul J. | 901-747-7275 |
| Southwest | Coffey, Earl | 214-819-8825 |
| Western | Allen, Buddy | 303-313-5241 |
| blank | Creason, Dale | 303-313-5824 |
- Mail Transport Equipment,
Network Operations Management, 10-3-02
Post Office Changes |
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Old/ New |
Finance No. | ZIP Code | State | P.O. Name |
County/ Parish |
Station/Branch/Unit | Unit Type | Effective Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old | 12-2992 | 30137 | GA | Emerson | Bartow | Main Office | Post Office | 07/13/2002 | This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 30137 to include delivery. |
| New | 12-2992 | 30137 | GA | Emerson | Bartow | Main Office | Post Office | 09/03/2002 | |
| Old | 17-5962 | 47262 | IN | Nebraska | Jennings | Main Office | Post Office | 01/04/1994 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Nebraska IN becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 47223. |
| New | 17-1144 | 47223 | IN | Butlerville | Jennings | Nebraska | Place Name | 10/19/2002 | |
| Old | 17-3828 | 46046 | IN | Hillisburg | Clinton | Main Office | Post Office | 07/01/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Hillisburg IN becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 46041. |
| New | 17-2992 | 46041 | IN | Frankfort | Clinton | Hillisburg | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 21-6149 | 70376 | LA | Modeste | Ascension | Main Office | Post Office | 10/02/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Modeste LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 70346. |
| New | 21-2353 | 70346 | LA | Donaldsonville | Ascension | Modeste | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 22-9660 | 04552 | ME | Southport | Lincoln | Newagen | Community Post Office | 05/11/1998 | Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Newagen ME becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 04576. |
| New | 22-9660 | 04576 | ME | Southport | Lincoln | Newagen | Place Name | 06/19/1999 | |
| Old | 22-7335 | 04278 | ME | Rumford Center | Oxford | Main Office | Post Office | 09/30/1995 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Rumford Center ME 04278 as last line of address. |
| New | 22-2085 | 04278 | ME | Dixfield | Oxford | Rumford Center | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 35-2485 | 13758 | NY | East Pharsalia | Chenango | Main Office | Post Office | 04/30/1997 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use East Pharsalia NY 13758 as last line of address. |
| New | 35-4915 | 13758 | NY | McDonough | Chenango | East Pharsalia | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 35-1070 | 12028 | NY | Buskirk | Rensselaer | Main Office | Post Office | 05/15/1997 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Buskirk NY becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 12028. |
| New | 35-2330 | 1202 | NY | Eagle Bridge | Rensselaer | Buskirk | Place Name | 10/23/2002 | |
| Old | 38-0854 | 43805 | OH | Blissfield | Coshocton | Main Office | Post Office | 09/19/1998 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Blissfield OH 43805 as last line of address. |
| New | 38-8645 | 43805 | OH | Warsaw | Coshocton | Blissfield | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 38-0413 | 43803 | OH | Bakersville | Coshocton | Main Office | Post Office | 12/19/1991 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Bakersville OH 43803 as last line of address. |
| New | 38-7952 | 43803 | OH | Stone Creek | Tuscarawas | Bakersville | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 38-7399 | 43778 | OH | Salesville | Guernsey | Main Office | Post Office | 01/02/1999 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Salesville OH 43778 as last line of address. |
| New | 38-6874 | 43778 | OH | Quaker City | Guernsey | Salesville | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 38-7889 | 43786 | OH | Stafford | Monroe | Main Office | Post Office | 08/30/1997 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Stafford OH 43786 as last line of address. |
| New | 38-4452 | 43786 | OH | Lewisville | Monroe | Stafford | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 40-6176 | 97460 | OR | Norway | Coos | Main Office | Post Office | 11/01/1991 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Norway OR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 97458. |
| New | 40-5936 | 97458 | OR | Myrtle Point | Coos | Norway | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-5488 | 19452 | PA | Miquon | Montgomery | Main Office | Post Office | 10/13/1995 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Miquon PA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 19444. |
| New | 41-4340 | 19444 | PA | Lafayette Hill | Montgomery | Miquon | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-7280 | 18839 | PA | Rushville | Susquehanna | Main Office | Post Office | 05/18/1995 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Rushville PA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 18828. |
| New | 41-4532 | 18828 | PA | Lawton | Susquehanna | Rushville | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| Old | 41-3332 | 17031 | PA | Green Park | Perry | Main Office | Post Office | 08/31/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Green Park PA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 17024. |
| New | 41-2432 | 17024 | PA | Elliottsburg | Perry | Green Park | Place Name | 10/19/2002 | |
| Old | 41-8460 | 16685 | PA | Todd | Huntingdon | Main Office | Post Office | 01/26/1986 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Todd PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 16685. |
| New | 41-0920 | 16685 | PA | Broad Top | Huntingdon | Todd | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-5740 | 16860 | PA | Munson | Clearfield | Main Office | Post Office | 10/26/1984 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Munson PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 16860. |
| New | 41-6548 | 16860 | PA | Philipsburg | Clearfield | Munson | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-2532 | 16638 | PA | Entriken | Huntingdon | Main Office | Post Office | 09/18/1992 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Entriken PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 16638. |
| New | 41-4000 | 16638 | PA | James Creek | Huntingdon | Entriken | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-7568 | 16253 | PA | Seminole | Armstrong | Main Office | Post Office | 07/05/1994 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Seminole PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 16253. |
| New | 41-5860 | 16253 | PA | New Bethlehem | Armstrong | Seminole | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-0360 | 15713 | PA | Aultman | Indiana | Main Office | Post Office | 12/30/1988 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Aultman PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 15713. |
| New | 41-3744 | 15713 | PA | r City | Indiana | Aultman | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-4736 | 15549 | PA | Listie | Somerset | Main Office | Post Office | 12/31/1992 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a community Post Office. Use Listie PA 15549 as last line of address. |
| New | 41-2940 | 15549 | PA | Friedens | Somerset | Listie | Community Post Office | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 46-2502 | 57625 | SD | Eagle Butte | Dewey | Main Office | Post Office | blank | This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 57625 to include delivery. |
| New | 46-2502 | 57625 | SD | Eagle Butte | Dewey | Main Office | Post Office | 09/19/2002 | |
| Old | 47-9012 | 37395 | TN | Watts Bar Dam | Rhea | Main Office | Post Office | 10/01/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Watts Bar Dam TN becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 37381. |
| New | 47-8100 | 37381 | TN | Spring City | Rhea | Watts Bar Dam | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| - Office of Address Management, Chief Technology Officer, 10-3-02 | |||||||||
®
This office will be CLOSED
Monday,
November 11, 2002,
to observe
Veterans Day.
Buy stamps here The Postal Service is introducing its new "Buy Stamps Here" decal. It will help customers easily identify non-Postal Service locations coast-to-coast where stamps are sold. Look for the decal at participating supermarkets, drug stores, and ATMs, on vending machines, and at contract postal stations.
It's about providing affordable, universal service - when and where people need them.
"Tape Stamps" market test A new 100-stamp coil is being market tested in POS Post Offices this fall. The Holiday Snowmen stamps, Item 781200, will be issued as a special linerless, pressure-sensitive adhesive stamp coil. Employee and customer focus group testing revealed that potential customers like this new coil format because it can be placed into a 1-inch tape dispenser and used like tape. They're called Tape Stamps. They're cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and easy to use. There's no stamp backer lining to throw away.
The first day of issue for this new stamp coil is October 28, 2002, with nationwide sales beginning on October 29, 2002. The results of this market test will determine if the Postal Service will pursue further development and production of this new coil format. Educating consumers about this new coil and how to use it properly is a critical element in accurately gauging the success of this new product.
Only POS Post Offices will receive the test coils to track sales data. Three million coils of 100 stamps (300 million stamps) will be produced for this test; therefore, stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will not be receiving an additional quantity for reorders for traditional stores. Postal Stores will receive the Tape Stamps in two packaging formats; both formats will be packaged in "clamshell" packs for slat walls. One format includes a single coil of 100 stamps, Item 781201, selling for $37; the other format is a single coil of 100 stamps with a reusable stamp dispenser, Item 781202, selling for $38. Both packages will contain a customer opinion survey card to obtain customer feedback on this new product. Instructions on how to use this new coil will also be printed on the backer card. All packaging will carry security tags so additional security tagging is not needed.
Because the packaged coils for Postal Stores are bulky and could cause storage problems for stores and SDOs, Postal Stores will get two direct shipments of coils - one shipment before the first day of issue and the other shipment just after first day of issue. Both shipments will equal one-half of the expected sales needs. SDOs will need to order additional packaged coil stock based on their available storage space and the available storage space in their Postal Stores. The Tape Stamps will be sent through the SDOs for proper accountability transferring. However, they will be boxed and identified for specific Post Office locations. The distribution quantities going to offices are based on an individual Post Office's prior sales history of coil stamps.
POS offices other than Postal Stores (traditional Post Offices) will receive their coils in "sticks" of five, which can be broken off into single coil units. This format takes up less drawer space. Traditional offices also will receive a shipment of Tape Stamp dispensers. These dispensers are made especially for Tape Stamp coils and will sell for $1. The dispensers will be packaged for slat wall display.
Sales associates are encouraged to explain to customers how to use the new Tape Stamps and stamp dispenser. As an option, sales associates should explain that the coil can be used on standard 1-inch tape dispensers. It's important to note that Tape Stamps will not dispense properly using standard stamp coil dispensers - the dispenser will gum up, making it difficult to dispense the stamps. Tape Stamp coils can also be used without a dispenser. The customer should simply replace the starter tab on the first stamp after using the desired amount of stamps. This tab makes the coil easier to use and prevents the stamps from sticking to the roll. Storage: Avoid exposing Tape Stamp coils to hot temperatures. If exposed to hot temperatures, cool to room temperature before using.
The holidays are coming The Holiday retail drive period begins October 19. Research tells us that during this period folks who don't regularly frequent Post Offices will be coming in more often to buy stamps for cards and to send gifts. The goal of the drive period is to look for opportunities to educate residential customers on Postal Service products and services that best fit their mailing needs. In particular, spread the word about Express Mail® and Priority Mail® services, along with extra services like Insurance and Delivery ConfirmationTM services.
The Holiday point-of-purchase (POP) kits and employee communications elements will start arriving in all offices this week. Make sure to change the signs on October 19 so customers are aware of the services they need. It'll make their holidays brighter - and help our bottom line.
Ring in the holidays There's a new FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD® holiday 4-pack available this season that offers customers a great deal. It features four 50-minute phone cards for only $24. If sold separately at the current retail price, customers would pay $32 for the four cards. At the new low price, it's like getting one 50-minute FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD free! The holiday 4-packs make great stocking stuffers and are perfect gifts for teachers, the barber, the newspaper delivery person, the dog walker - everyone on the holiday gift-giving list. This promotion is bound to raise FIRSTCLASS PHONECARD revenue during the holiday season.
ReadyPost video The Postal Service, in partnership with Hallmark, has produced a 14-minute video on the ReadyPostTM shipping supplies program. Topics include commentary by Postal Service Retail Marketing on the national program and its success, testimonials from Postal Service employees around the country, and principles of successful ReadyPost retailing efforts. These principles include anticipating customer needs, ordering the right product mix and making it available, and clean and well-organized merchandising. Copies of the video were sent to each district. Offices interested in obtaining a copy should contact their retail specialist.
One of Hallmark's responsibilities is to provide unit-level support to help ensure Post Offices are getting the fullest benefit from ReadyPost. Hallmark representatives will be available to attend Postal Service retail meetings to provide an educational PowerPoint overview on the ReadyPost shipping supplies program. This 45-minute presentation includes a showing of the video. Hallmark representatives also will be able to answer any questions concerning the program. If you're interested, please contact Susan Thomas, Hallmark representative, at 816-216-3214 or e-mail her at sthomas5@hallmark.com.
Real People, Real Success Reminder: The Postal Service's small business contest, Real People, Real Success, ends October 19. The contest Web site is www.usps.com/realsuccess.
Feedback Send comments and questions to:
WHATS IN STORE
US POSTAL SERVICE
1735 N LYNN STREET RM 6042
ARLINGTON VA 22209-6057
Retail Coaches
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This month's edition has information regarding Let's Talk Retail and the new website location.
Get FY 2003 off to a great start by regularly turning to this excellent communications tool. Let's Talk Retail is a valuable resource for all retail employees.
The purpose of these retail talks is to assist managers and supervisors in promoting an interactive dialogue with their retail employees on a weekly basis. The talks include:
• Product knowledge information
• Sales skills
• New products
• New services
• Retail policy and procedures
Distribution of these talks is a district decision. Any office with access to the Postal Service "blue" page can access this retail information. Now, files also can be downloaded via the Delivery and Retail website at its new location, http://blue.usps.gov/delivery; click on Customer Service, then Let's Talk Retail. Or you can go directly to this URL: http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/cs_retail_lets_talk_retail.htm.
CORRECTION
The Stand-Up Talk in Postal Bulletin 22085 (9-19-02, page 4) included incorrect information regarding why the weight requirements for pieces dropped into a collection box are not applicable in this case.
The fifth paragraph of the Stand-Up Talk should now read as follows (changed text is bolded):
For added convenience, customers may drop pieces with domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail online shipping labels with PC Postage, regardless of weight, into a collection box. This is because PC Postage customers are required to register with www.usps.com and pay with a credit card.
- Product Information Requirements,
Product Development, 10-3-02
REMINDER
When disposing of Post Office box units with key type locks that are unserviceable and/or obsolete, you must follow the disposal procedures provided in Handbook AS-701, Material Management, Section 646.5, Post Office Boxes.
That section specifies that you must
• Remove (punch out) the keys and locks on unserviceable/obsolete Post Office box units, or
• Remove those keys and render those locks inoperable (drilled with a quarter-inch bit), before disposing the units.
• Forward the removed locks and keys to the following address:
MAIL EQUIPMENT SHOPS
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
2135 5TH STREET NE
WASHINGTON DC 20260-6224
Telephone: 202-281-2620
- Material Production and Distribution,
Supply Management, 10-3-02
UPDATE
The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors. Changes and additions appear in bold.
You may use this information to purchase products for personal use or as premiums and giveaway items. These products are not for resale.
Products for resale will be made available through the Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) program, which will be launched for the 2002 Holiday period in participating Post Offices. Please contact your Area Retail manager for more information - or send an e-mail to licensing@usps.com.
USPS Promotional Products
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
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Bradford Exchange 9333 North Milwaukee Avenue Niles IL 60714 |
Plates, plaques, and/or plate-like objects made out of cold-cast resin or porcelain |
Telephone: 847-966-2770 Fax: 847-966-3121 |
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Century Promotional Products Inc 457 Farnsworth Circle Barrington IL 60010-1078 |
Promotional products, t-shirts, golf shirts, caps, recognition and safety awards |
Telephone: 847-639-4259
Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional use only |
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Concord Industries 19 Willard Road Norwalk CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, Americana products |
Online: www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
Specialty stores |
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CWS Awards 4709 23rd Avenue SW Seattle WA 98109 |
Awards including jeweled pins, standard pins, medallions, lapel pins, rings, plaques, and trophies |
Telephone: 206-270-0923 Fax: 206-933-9608 |
For USPS promotional use only |
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Data Solutions and Technology Inc 3300 75th Ave Suite 110 Landover MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, t-shirts and canvas prints of stamps |
Online: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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FiF Marketing 41 E Main Street Suite 112 Lake Zurich IL 60047 |
Corporate gifts and promotional products |
Online: www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
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Financial Innovations Inc 1 Weingeroff Boulevard Cranston RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, lapel pins, mugs, key rings, caps |
Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
CVS, K-Mart, Kroger |
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Gary Mandel Promotional Products 1202 West Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica CA 90404-3722 |
Promotional products |
Telephone: 310-392-4070 Fax: 310-392-4467 |
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Giftprenuers 640 South Grand Avenue Suite 106 Santa Ana CA 92705 |
Logo watches, corporate gifts, promotional products |
Telephone: 800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional use only |
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Heritage Promotions 3760 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Saint Augustine FL 32084 |
Premium and promotional items |
Telephone: 904-827-9747 Fax: 904-827-9707 |
For USPS promotional use only |
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Highland Glen Manufacturing Inc PO Box 294 Buffalo NY 14213-2028 |
Key rings and key accessories |
Telephone: 716-883-1110 Fax: 716-885-0243 |
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Highlander Logo Products 1072 Jacoby Road Akron OH 44321-1799 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella |
Telephone: 330-666-7390 Fax: 330-666-4525 |
Ask for color catalog |
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Hy-Ko Products 7370 Northfield Road Walton OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers |
Telephone: 440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
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iPROMOTEu 8 Strathmore Road Natick MA 01760-2419 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, mugs |
Online: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
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Jonathan Grey & Associates 920 Calle Negocio Suite B San Clemente CA 92673-6207 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, pins, bears, frames |
Online: www.jgrey.com Telephone: 949-498-2515 Fax: 949-298-2830 e-mail: raquel@jgrey.com |
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March Company 3815 Academy Pkwy NE Albuquerque NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, money clips, Heroes of 2001 product |
Online: www.marchco.com Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
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Nancy Sales Company Inc 22 Willow Street Chelsea MA 02150 |
Mugs, shot glasses, key chains |
Telephone: 617-884-1700 Fax: 617-889-2789 |
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Postal Products Unlimited 500 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI 53207-2649 |
Commemorative rings, employee recognition gifts, collectibles, give-aways, and marketing items |
Telephone: 800-229-4500 e-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
Mainly for USPS promotional use only, with the exception of the commemorative rings |
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Royel Marketing 50 Park Place Suite 810 Newark NJ 07012 |
Assorted ad specialties, apparel, employee incentives, awards and promotional products |
Telephone: 973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
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Sonoma Pins 677 1st Street W Sonoma CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 product |
Online: www.favoriteline.com/heroes Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
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U S Allegiance Inc 63004 Layton Ave Bend OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings from America mugs, key chains, tote bags, stationery |
Online: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 541-330-6282 Fax: 541-330-6268 |
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Wei Kee Plastic Industrial Ltd 92 Pokfulam Road Flat B-1 La Clare Mansion Hong Kong |
Miniature plastic mailboxes |
Telephone: 852-2881-7708 Fax: 852-2895-0695 (Hong Kong) |
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Winco International 9019 Oso Ave Suite F Chatsworth CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, pen stands, first day covers, and bookmarks with or without attached emblems |
Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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Wonderland Marketing 1718 Sherman Ave Suite 311 Evanston IL 60201 |
Corporate gifts: watches, mugs, clocks, pens |
Online: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 847-526-1500 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
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Apparel and Jewelry
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| American
Needle 1275 Busch Pkwy Buffalo Grove IL 60089-4504 |
Postal Service logo caps, postal Classic Collections caps | Telephone:
847-215-0011 Fax: 847-215-0013 |
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| Cizna Inc 45 E 25th Street Apt 11D New York NY 10010-2941 |
Mr. Zip t-shirts | Currently available in Japan only | blank |
| Corning
Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning NY 14830-2253 |
T-shirts | Online:
www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum Gift Shop |
| Data Solutions
and Technology Inc 3300 75th Ave Suite 110 Landover MD 20785-1501 |
EID polo shirts and t-shirts | Online:
www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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| FiF Marketing 41 E Main Street Suite 112 Lake Zurich IL 60047 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, logo apparel | Online:
www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
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| Financial
Innovations Inc 1 Weingeroff Boulevard Cranston RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, logo apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps | Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
CVS, K-Mart, Kroger |
| 5-Star Marketing 4005 W Green Tree Road Milwaukee WI 53209 |
Polo shirts, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, hats, and bags | Telephone:
414-351-6212 Fax: 414-351-1336 |
For USPS promotional use only |
| Freedman
& Company 77 Street John's Road Camp Hill PA 17011-3056 |
T-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags | Telephone:
800-392-1066 Fax: 717-761-5276 |
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| Giftprenuers 640 South Grand Avenue Suite 106 Santa Ana CA 92705 |
Embroidered apparel | Telephone:
1-800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional use only |
| JER Sports 1604 A Street West Babylon NY 11704-5074 |
Men's, women's, and children's slippers; sandals; canvas, synthetic, and leather footwear, and boots | Telephone:
631-587-1705 Fax: 631-422-4119 |
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| Jonathan
Grey & Associates 920 Calle Negocio Suite B San Clemente CA 92673-6207 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, logo apparel, clothing, and hats | Online:
www.jgrey.com Telephone: 949-498-2515 Fax: 949-298-2830 e-mail: raquel@jgrey.com |
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| Kahala 424 Summer St Honolulu HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with stamp images | Telephone:
808-523-7873 Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii |
| Lands' End 6 Lands' End Ln Dodgeville WI 53595 |
Corporate logo apparel, embroidered apparel | Telephone: 800-535-3060 Fax: 800-297-2606 |
Catalog sales |
| Logotel 9005 Red Branch Road Columbia MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print t-shirts | Telephone:
410-772-5623 Fax: 410-740-8978 |
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| Malama Pono
Ltd 1401 Maulhardt Avenue Oxnard CA 93030-7966 |
100% cotton t-shirts featuring the Duke Kahanamoku stamp | Telephone:
310-576-2444 Fax: 310-576-2440 |
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| Museum Company 695 Route 46 W Suite 400 Fairfield NJ 07004-1592 |
Women's sleep shirt with Love stamp image | Telephone: 973-244-4300 Fax: 973-244-4281 |
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| Postal
Products Unlimited 500 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI 53207-2649 |
Commemorative rings, sportswear, assorted gear, employee recognition gifts, collectibles, give-aways and misc. marketing items | Telephone:
800-229-4500 e-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
Mainly for USPS promotional use only, with the exception of the commemorative rings |
| Royel Marketing 50 Park Place Suite 810 Newark NJ 07012 |
Men and women's apparel | Telephone:
973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
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| Third Street
Sportswear PO Box 145 Ozark MO 65721-0145 |
Snoopy "Flying Ace" t-shirts | Telephone:
800-538-1059 Fax: 417-485-8995 |
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| Veer Right 3705 Airport Circle NW Suite I Wilson NC 27896 |
Men and women's apparel (Cutter & Buck), accessories, and gifts | Telephone:
252-237-5900 Fax: 252-237-8004 |
For USPS promotional use only |
| Winco International 9019 Oso Ave Ste F Chatsworth CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces | Telephone:
818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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| Wonderland
Marketing 1718 Sherman Ave Suite 311 Evanston IL 60201 |
Corporate apparel: jackets, shirts, sweaters; corporate gifts: Watches, mugs, clocks, pens | Online:
www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 847-526-1500 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
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Posters and Enlargements
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| American
Stamp Collectibles Inc RR 12 Box 180 Donohoe Road Greensburg PA 15601-9812 |
Matted and/or framed elements consisting of some or all of the following: Actual U.S. semi-postal Heroes of 2001, U.S. semi-postal Heroes of 2001, and other printed images | Telephone:
724-396-4562 Fax: 724-837-0444 |
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| Chimera
Publishing 719 Arena Drive Hamilton NJ 08610 |
Open edition, 4-color process, photo-mechanical lithographic, 18" x 26" posters | Telephone:
800-448-0295 Fax: 609-888-1802 |
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| Classic
Editions dba Timeframed Penobscot Building Suite 3700 645 Griswold Street Detroit MI 48226-4219 |
Two-dimensional reproductions of USPS stamp and historic/nostalgic items, including photographs, letters, manuscripts, notes, sketches, diaries, maps, plans, legal documents, news clippings, advertisements, and operating manuals | Telephone:
313-963-2242 Fax: 313-963-2252 |
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| Creative
Framing 525-M E Market St Leesburg VA 20176-4171 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps, enlarged reproductions of stamp art | Online:
www.usps.com/shop Telephone: 703-771-6354 Fax: 703-771-6398 |
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| D &
P Creations Inc 2177 B North Batavia Orange CA 92665 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps, enlarged reproductions of stamp art | Online:
www.dpcreations.com Telephone: 714-974-0905 Fax: 714-974-1147 e-mail: dpcreations@earthlink.net |
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| Dodge Color
4827 Rugby Avenue Bethesda MD 20814-3040 |
Transparencies, negatives, reproductions, and reprints of framed and unframed stamp designs. Products can only be sold to (1) USPS personnel for corporate use and (2) USPS licensees | Online:
www.dodgecolor.com Telephone: 301.656.0025 Fax: 301-656-0025 |
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| Kennedy
Mint Inc 12102 Pearl Road Strongsville OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins | Online:
www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail |
| Paper Tiger 335 Jefferson Ave Cresskil NJ 07262 |
33 cent Ayn Rand stamp poster | Online:
www.papertig.com Telephone: 201-567-5620 Fax: 201-541-9529 |
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| Western
Metal Decorating 8875 Industrial Lane Cucamonga CA 91730-4529 |
Posters and clips made of metal materials in all sizes | Telephone:
909-987-2506 Fax: 909-483-6096 |
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| Winco
International 9019 Oso Ave Ste F Chatsworth CA 01311-4117 |
Framed stamp pins/emblems with stamp art reproductions | Telephone:
818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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Toys and Games
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athearn
Inc 19010 Laurel Park Road Compton CA 92064-6091 |
Model railroad rolling stock, locomotives, passenger cars, flat cars featuring tractor- trailer trucks, billboards, mailboxes, buildings, and other accessories common to the category and in keeping with Licensor's trademark equities subject to Licensor's prior written approval | Telephone:
310-631-3400 Fax: 310-885-5296 |
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| Build-a-Bear
Workshop Inc 1954 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St Louis MO 63114 |
T-shirt featuring Teddy Bear stamps on plush animals | Telephone:
314-423-8000 Fax: 314-423-8188 |
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| First Gear
Inc 8668 Kapp Dr Peosta IA 52068-9568 |
Die-cast model '37 Chevrolet U.S. Mail delivery truck | Telephone:
888-771-5576 Fax: 319-582-2415 e-mail: consumerservices@1st-gear.com |
Tradeshows |
| Golden Wheel
Die Casting Unit 408-409 62 Mody Road Tsimshatsi East Kowloon HK |
Vehicle and airplane die-cast replicas | Telephone:
852-2412-2339 Fax: 852-2412-7986 (Hong Kong) |
Request catalog |
| KJ Classic
Metal Designs PO Box 663 Winder GA 30680-0663 |
1:15 scale replica Postal Service delivery van | Telephone:
770-867-4452 Fax: 770-586-0163 |
Dealers |
| Liberty
Classics 235 Peterson Road Libertyville IL 60048-1005 |
Free-wheeling die-cast vehicles in 1:24 and 1:64 scale with plastic and rubber components | Telephone:
847-367-1288 Fax: 847-367-1295 |
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| Lionel LLC 50625 Richard W Boulevard Chesterfield MI 48051-2493 |
Priority Mail railroad boxcar | Telephone:
810-949-4100 x1 Fax: 810-949-1013 |
Dealers |
| Mattel Inc 333 Continental Boulevard El Segundo CA 90245 |
Matchbox collectibles mail van | Telephone:
856-234-7400 Fax: 856-722-9342 |
Sears, FAO Schwarz, JC Penny, Target, Ames, K-Mart, ShopKo, Wal-Mart, Meijer, Bradlees, Kay Bee Toys, Toys R Us |
| May Cheong
Toy Products Fty Ltd dba Maisto International Inc. 7751 Cherry Avenue Fontana CA 92336-4002 |
Die-cast vehicle replicas in 1:64, 1:43, 1:32, and 1:100 scales and die-cast airplane replicas in 7-inch scale | Telephone:
909-357-7988 Fax: 909-357-2020 |
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| MBI Inc 47 Richards Ave Norwalk CT 06857 |
Die-cast metal vehicles | Telephone:
203-853-2000 Fax: 203-853-0647 |
Direct mail with Danbury Mint and Postal Commemoratives Society |
| MTH Electric
Trains Inc 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr Columbia MD 21046 |
Model railroad boxcars | Telephone:
410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 |
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| My Surf
Studio 607 Huber Drive Saint Paul MN 55120-1916 |
Educational and edutainment software utilizing USPS corporate signature, USPS Post Office, and Mr. Zip | Telephone:
651-687-0028 Fax: 651-688-7863 |
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| National
Geographic Society 1145 17th Street NW Washington DC 20036 |
Book titled Graveyards of the Pacific | Online:
www.nationalgeographic.com Telephone: 202-828-8093 |
National
Geographic Bookstore 1145 17th St NW Washington DC 20036 |
| Peter Parker
Puzzles 363 Westland Avenue Columbus OH 43209 |
Stamp art jigsaw puzzles | Telephone:
614-258-3575 Fax: 614-258-3588 |
Direct mail catalog, toy stores, novelty gift shops |
| Playing
Mantis 3618 Grape Road Mishawaka IN 46545 |
Die-cast trucks with mounted stamps in truck bed | Online:
www.playingmantis.com Telephone: 219-252-0300 Fax: 219-252-0500 |
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| Spec-Cast 428 6th Avenue Dyersville IA 52040 |
Die-cast model trucks and planes | see distributor
directory Online at www.speccast.com Telephone: 563-875-8706 Fax: 563-875-8056 |
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| Wei Kee
Plastic Industrial Ltd 92 Pokfulam Road Flat B-1 La Clare Mansion Hong Kong |
Miniature plastic mailboxes | Telephone:
852-2881-7708 Fax: 852-2895-0695 (Hong Kong) |
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Commercial Novelty
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Tapes
d/b/a Great Notions 2751 Electronic Lane Dallas TX 75220-1217 |
Computer embroidery systems | Telephone:
214-352-6940 Fax: 214-352-7249 |
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| B &
K Specialties 1030 North State Street Suite 39-H Chicago IL 60610 |
Collectibles, give-aways, employee recognition gifts | Telephone:
312-664-5010 Fax: 312-664-0873 |
For USPS promotional use only |
| Bradford
Exchange 9333 North Milwaukee Avenue Niles IL 60714 |
Plates, plaques and/or plate-like objects made out of cold-cast resin or porcelain | Telephone:
847-966-2770 Fax: 847-966-3121 |
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| Case Stationery
Co Inc 179 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers NY 10701-6616 |
Looney Tune stamp characters metal box | Telephone:
800-431-2422 Fax: 914-965-2362 |
Request full-color catalog |
| Changing
Seasons Software LTD 5881 Roanoke Drive Madison WI 53719-1629 |
Philatelic software/catalog | Online:
www.stampbase.com Telephone: 609-273-2739 Fax: 609-273-1965 |
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| Cinegram
Media Inc 1 Springfield Avenue Summit NJ 07901-4055 |
Celebrate the Century CD-ROMs, Screensavers | Telephone:
908-598-4755 Fax: 908-598-4756 |
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| Concord
Industries 19 Willard Road Norwalk CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, americana products | Online:
www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
Specialty stores |
| Corning
Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning NY 14830-2253 |
Note cards, puzzles and wall art | Online:
www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum Gift Shop |
| Cranston
Consumer Products Co 469 7th Avenue New York NY 10018-7605 |
Celebrate the Century fabric | sells only to retailers (Wal-Mart, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.) | blank |
| Desperate
Enterprises Inc 728 E Smith Road Medina OH 44256-2423 |
I Love Lucy stamp tin sign | Online:
www.desperate.com Telephone: 800-732-4859 x10 Fax: 330-725-0150 |
Direct mail |
| Direct
Checks Unlimited LLC 8245 North Union Boulevard Colorado Springs CO 80920-4470 |
Bank checks, return address labels, and checkbook covers | Telephone:
719-531-3954 Fax: 719-548-9604 |
Call to get order forms. |
| Gimbels
of Maine PO Box 57 Boothbay Harbor ME 04538-0057 |
Collectible porcelain thimbles | Online:
www.gimbelsdepartmentstore.com Telephone: 207-633-5088 Fax: 207-633-5128 |
Retail location in Maine, direct mail |
| Godinger
Silver Art Co Ltd 6315 Traffic Avenue Ridgewood NY 11385-2629 |
Silver-plated lead crystal giftware | Telephone:
212-685-5843 x201 Fax: 212-545-0793 |
Gift stores |
| HE Harris
& Company Inc 3101 Clairmont Road NE Atlanta GA 30329-1015 |
Stamp collecting albums and kits | Online:
www.heharris.com Telephone: 404-214-4300 Fax: 404-214-4390 |
eBay store |
| Heritage
Collections Ltd 6647 Kerns Road Falls Church VA 22042 |
Holiday ornaments made with live stamps | Telephone:
703-533-7800 Fax: 703-533-7801 |
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| Highlander
Logo Products Corp 1072 Jacoby Road Akron OH 44321-1799 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella | Telephone:
330-666-7390 Fax: 330-666-4525 |
Ask for color catalog |
| Hy-Ko Products 7370 Northfield Road Walton OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers | Telephone:
440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
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| iPROMOTEu 8 Strathmore Road Natick MA 01760-2419 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, mugs | Online:
www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
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| Kennedy
Mint Inc 12102 Pearl Road Strongsville OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins | Online:
www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail |
| Kurt S Adler
Inc 1107 Broadway New York NY 10010-2872 |
Holiday ornaments | Telephone:
212-924-0900 Fax: 212-807-0575 |
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| Nancy Sales
Company Inc 22 Willow St Chelsea MA 02150 |
Mugs, shot glasses, key chains | Telephone:
617-884-1700 Fax: 617-889-2789 |
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| Pro Pacific
Corporation 300 North Continental Boulevard Suite 120 El Segundo CA 90245 |
Custom collectible mint tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes | Telephone:
310-765-4533 Fax: 310-662-1615 e-mail: dave@propacific.com |
For USPS promotional use only |
| Sonoma Pins 677 1st Street W Sonoma CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 product | Online:
www.favoriteline.com/heroes Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
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| Summerfield
Foods Inc 1305 North Dutton Avenue Suite 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401-7103 |
Butter cookies | Telephone:
707-579-3938 Fax: 707-579-8442 |
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| Te Neues
Publishing Company 16 W 22nd Street 11th Flr New York NY 10010-5803 |
Wall calendars featuring various stamp designs | Telephone:
212-627-9090 Fax: 212-627-9534 |
Stationery stores, gift retailers, book stores, postmark america store |
| Technicraft
Industries Inc 11 Iron Forge Road Paxton MA 01612-1523 |
Heroes of 2001 cotton and acrylic throw blankets, pillows, and tote bags | Telephone: 508-792-9065 | blank |
| U S Allegiance
Inc 63004 Layton Avenue Bend OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings from America mugs, key chains, tote bags, stationery | Online:
www.ipledge.com Telephone: 541-330-6282 Fax: 541-330-6268 |
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| Vanmark
Inc 2551 E Philadelphia St Ontario CA 91761 |
Figurines, frames, clocks, bookends | Telephone:
909-923-6789 Fax: 909-673-9699 |
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| Wei Kee
Plastic Industrial Ltd 92 Pokfulam Road Flat B-1 La Clare Mansion Hong Kong |
Miniature plastic mailboxes | Telephone:
852-2881-7708 Fax: 852-2895-0695 (Hong Kong) |
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| Winco
International 9019 Oso Ave Ste F Chatsworth CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pen stands, paperweights, framed stamp pins/emblems with stamp art reproductions, stamps and/or first day covers, and bookmarks, with or without attached emblems | Telephone:
818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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- Licensing, Public Affairs and Communications, 10-3-02
The 2003 year type for hand stamp and cancelling machines will be automatically distributed to all Postal Service facilities that received 2002 year type for hand stamps and cancelling machines. The Material Distribution Center (MDC) mailed a postcard notification on September 27, 2002, to each Postal Service facility that received 2002 year type. If your facility needs a different quantity or a different 2003 year type, make changes on the preaddressed postcard and drop it in the mail. If no changes are needed, do not mail the postcard. Complete instructions are on the postcard.
If your facility needs 2003 year type for hand stamp or cancelling machines but has not received a postcard notification by October 18, 2002, contact Materials Customer Service no later than October 25, 2002. Please be ready to give the customer service representative the PSIN number for the item needed, the quantity, and the FEDSTRIP number for the ordering facility.
The MDC will ship the year type no later than December 18, 2002. Allow 10 to 14 days for delivery.
To determine the proper year type for cancelling machines, check the model number on the machine nameplate. Use Exhibit 15 in Publication 247, Supply and Equipment Catalog, as a guide for ordering the correct type.
1. PSIN O76E for Models D, K, and G new style canceling machines using 77, 225, and 218-A die hubs (7520-01-363-9283).
2. PSIN O103HD2 for Models HD-2 canceling machines (7490-00-920-9277).
3. PSIN O133E for Model Flier and M machines using 1207 die hubs (7490-00-996-3084).
4. PSIN O217E for Model G canceling machines using 218 die hubs (7520-01-363-9279).
5. PSIN O691G for Model Flier and M machines using 1207-G die hubs (7520-01-363-9280).
6. PSIN O702A for steel post marked, hammer type (7520-01-363-9281).
7. PSIN O718A for steel post marker, rotary type (7520-01-363-9282).
8. PSIN O642 rubber, for use on Nos. 550, 570, and 552 (7520-01-000-9100).
9. PSIN O744, steel, for use with No. 700 without flange (7520-01-364-1911).
10. PSIN O747, steel, for use with No. 700 with flange (7520-01-364-3887).
The 2003 year type for Mark II Facer-Cancelers (7490-04-000-2003) will be distributed automatically to all plant maintenance facilities who received the 2002 year type. This year type is also used on the MRC small cancelling machine, Models 3601/3602, and the AFCS machine, both lead and trail. Only plant maintenance facilities may order this year type. Plant maintenance facilities are responsible for supplying this year type to all offices they service.
- National Supply Management Programs,
Supply Management, 10-3-02
The GPO distributes the Postal Bulletin for the Postal Service to all postal facilities except classified stations and branches, contract postal units, and detached mail units, which receive copies from their administrative post office. The Postal Bulletin is also available online at http://www.usps.com (click on Info, then Postal Periodicals and Publications).
If your postal facility has access to cc:Mail, you may send a request for a new subscription order, an address and/or quantity change, or a subscription query to the cc:Mail address POSTAL BULLETIN. If you are using another email product, you can use the Internet emailaddress pbulleti@email.usps.gov.
If you do not have access to email, you may complete the order form and mail it to:
ATTN POSTAL BULLETIN
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5540
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5540
Either way you send it, please include the "PO0"subscription number from your address label.
