How to Order the First Day of Issue PostmarkCustomers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: THURGOOD MARSHALL COMMEMORATIVE STAMP 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 February 6, 2003. Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service 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 First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance. Philatelic ProductsThere are no philatelic products for this stamp issue. Distribution: Item 453800, 37-cent Thurgood Marshall Commemorative StampStamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive their full standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps). Initial Supply to Post OfficesSDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices of a full standard automatic distribution quantity using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before December 30, 2002. Philatelic RequirementSDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 9 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
Additional SupplyPost Offices requiring additional Item 453800 must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional Item 453800 must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17. For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 4,000,000 additional stamps; the Denver APD will receive 1,000,000 additional stamps. For fulfilling supplemental orders from APDs, the Kansas City Stamp Services Center will receive 16,000,000 additional stamps. Sales PolicyAll Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. - Stamp Services, STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 02-49 Lunar New Year - Ram Commemorative Stamp
The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Lunar New Year - Ram commemorative stamp (Item 453700) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on January 15, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois. The stamp, designed and illustrated by Clarence Lee, Honolulu, Hawaii, goes on sale nationwide on January 16, 2003. In the Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Ram begins on February 1, 2003, and ends on January 21, 2004. Charm, creativity, and a caring and gentle personality are hallmarks of the ram. The Postal Service will mark the occasion with the issuance of the 11th stamp in the award- winning Lunar New Year series. How to Order the First Day of Issue PostmarkCustomers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: LUNAR NEW YEAR - RAM COMMEMORATIVE STAMP 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 February 14, 2003.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service 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 First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance. Philatelic ProductsThere are no philatelic products for this stamp issue. Distribution: 37-Cent Lunar New Year - Ram Commemorative Stamp, Item 453700Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive one-third of their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps). Initial Supply to Post OfficesSDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for one-quarter of their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before January 6, 2002. Philatelic RequirementSDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 6 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
Additional SupplyPost Offices requiring additional Item 453700 must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional Item 453700 must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17. For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, APDs will receive the following quantities of additional stamps: San Francisco, 4,000,000; New York, 2,400,000; Chicago and Memphis, 1,000,000 each; Denver, 400,000; and the Honolulu SDO, 800,000. Sales PolicyAll Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. - Stamp Services, NOTICE 2003 Commemorative Stamp PosterIn the centerfold, you will find a full-color poster featuring a reproduction of each of the stamps in the 2003 Commemorative Stamp Program. The 2003 Commemorative Stamp Program includes something for all our customers, whether they want stamps for mail use or as collectibles. Household mailers, commercial mailers, and casual and serious collectors will be excited about these great new designs. This year's program features the following commemorative stamps: • Lunar New Year: Year of the Ram • Black Heritage: Thurgood Marshall • Literary Arts: Zora Neale Hurston • American Filmmaking: Behind the Scenes • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge • Legends of Hollywood: Audrey Hepburn • Nature of America: Arctic Tundra • Korean War Veterans Memorial • American Treasures: Mary Cassatt • Holiday Celebrations: Hanukkah • Holiday Celebrations: Kwanzaa • Christmas: Madonna and Child by Jan Gossaert The stamps are tentatively scheduled for issuance in various months throughout the year. The issue dates, formats, denominations, and design elements are subject to change. We will announce the official date of issuance and design format for each stamp in the Postal Bulletin before its release. - Stamp Services,
REVISION 2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery - Announcement 03-A (November 2002)The 2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery announcement in Postal Bulletin 22090 (11-28-02, page 75) has been revised to reflect a change in the first day of issue for the 37-cent Year of the Ram commemorative stamp. The revised announcement appears on page 23. - Stamp Services,
2003 STAMPS AND POSTAL STATIONERY This is a periodic announcement of new stamps and postal stationery items being issued during the calendar year. For additional information on stamps and stamp products visit our Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com.
Note Descriptions C: Change in previously announced date, site, and/or rate N: New issue P: Pictorial first day postmark + Customers must affix additional postage to bring total postage to at least the minimum First-Class Mail rate for an envelope or stamped card, depending on which is used. Also, the cost for a stamped envelope is the value of the postage plus 8 cents, and the cost for a stamped card is the value of the postage plus 2 cents.
2003 Requisition Schedule - Postage Stamps and Stamped CardsAll Stamp Distribution Offices (SDOs) and authorized CAG A-G Post Offices that order postage stamps and stamped cards should refer to the 2002 Requisition Schedule appearing with this article. When you order postage stamps from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), submit PS Form 3356, Stamp Requisition - Bulk Quantities (note: Use PS Form 3356 to order only those postage stamps manufactured by the BEP). When you order stamped cards from the Government Printing Office (GPO), submit PS Form 3216, Requisition for Postal Cards - Bulk Quantities. Until further notice, do not mail your stamp or post card requisitions to BEP or GPO, but follow the procedures as outlined below: 1. Complete a PS Form 3356 (for stamps from BEP), or a PS Form 3216 (for cards from GPO). 2. Print clearly all required information. 3. Enter the appropriate "item number." (Reminder: accountable paper depositories (APDs) are the primary source of supply for stamp items not available for bulk requisitioning from suppliers). 4. Enter "quantity requisitioned." Do not exceed the maximum quantity per requisition, or the order will be edited down to that prescribed amount. 5. Signatures are required. Requisitions must contain a signature. 6. Photocopy the completed forms three to a sheet if possible, but do not combine BEP and GPO requisitions on the same sheet. Please keep requisitions to BEP and GPO separate. 7. Fax to Headquarters Stamp Distribution at 202-268-5978. 8. Retain the original PS Forms 3356 and 3216 at your SDO or accounting office. Do not mail. 9. Before faxing, examine photocopies for clarity. Leave a space of approx one-half inch at the top of the photocopy to allow for the fax transmission's "informational header." You must fax requisitions at least 1 week before the date assigned on the schedule. Shipments will begin approximately 7 to 10 days after that date. Strict compliance with this schedule equalizes the workload and maximizes transportation efficiency. Requisitions to the BEP that are received after their assigned date are processed and shipped as time permits, but no later than the next designated ordering cycle. Requisitions to the GPO that are received after their assigned date are deferred until the next designated ordering cycle. This schedule does not apply to orders for precanceled stamps or to properly identified and documented emergency orders. Such orders are processed immediately upon receipt. Nevertheless, it takes 7 to 10 days from the date of submission before the requisitioning office receives the stock. Offices must identify emergency orders by faxing a separate memorandum with the requisition. The memorandum must list the reason for "out-of-schedule" ordering, and include the requisition number, item number, manager's signature, city, state, and ZIP+4 Code. Unless such a memorandum is received, the BEP and GPO will follow normal processing procedures. Processing orders "out-of-schedule" increases shipping and handling costs; consequently, avoid this practice when possible. Complete instructions for ordering stock in bulk quantities may be found in the current edition of the Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, Section 423.4. The current edition of Handbook F-1 is accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs. 2003 Requisition Schedule (BEP and GPO Only)
Note: The requisition schedule for stamps and stamped cards is not the same as the schedule for stamped envelopes. - Stamp Services, Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-12-02
Plain Stamped Envelope Ordering InformationFollow these procedures to ensure the timely receipt of plain stamped envelope orders. Current and new accountable paper custodians should retain this document for reference and review it frequently. For complete information, refer to Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, section 423.43. The current edition of Handbook F-1 is accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs. Ordering Plain Stamped EnvelopesAll stamp distribution offices (SDOs) and authorized CAG A-G Post Offices may submit requisitions to Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) for stamped envelopes. Plain stamped envelopes can be ordered once every accounting period according to the requisition schedule shown in Figure 1. Submit requests to SFS using PS Form 3205, Requisition for Plain Stamped Envelopes, which is shown in Figure 2. Submit all requisitions to arrive at least 7 days before the due date indicated on the schedule in Figure 1. Shipments are made in the second week following the scheduled submission week. Please maintain an 8-week inventory of stamped envelopes. Note: The submission week for stamped envelopes is not the same as those for stamps and stamped cards (see Handbook F1, 423.43-5). They are issued in ascending numerical sequence in lots of 100 cards to SDOs and 50 cards to authorized CAG A-G Post Offices (see Handbook F-1, 423.43-2). When your current supply of PS Forms 3205 is depleted, order a new supply by submitting PS Form 3206, Order for Form 3205, which is shown in Figure 3. Please note the packing requirements. To facilitate the processing of your requisition, order only in the carton sizes shown on PS Form 3205 (Figure 2) and/or the chart of carton sizes shown in Figure 4. You must circle a specific packing size on PS Form 3205 or you will receive the 2,500-size carton for the #10 and #9 envelopes, and the 5,000-size carton for the #6-3/4 envelopes, for quantities in those amounts or greater. When ordering full pallets of envelopes, refer to Figure 5 for the standard palletized quantities used to meet new Postal Service shipping and stacking requirements. The EP-10E envelope, preaddressed to SFS, can be ordered as follows: • Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 800-332-0317, option 1, then option 2. Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order). • E-Mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov. • Mail: Send a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address: SUPPLY REQUISITIONS The relevant ordering information for the EP-10E envelope is as follows: PSN: 7530-01-364-7065 If you have not already done so, please order this envelope immediately, and destroy all previous issues of EP-10E envelope. Using the new envelope will speed up the delivery and processing of your requisition. Emergency RequisitionsIf you need stamped envelopes urgently to fulfill customer demand outside the normal requisitioning cycle, you may submit an emergency requisition. Submit a memorandum with the requisition listing the reason for the out-of-cycle order, the date the envelopes are required, the requisition number, the quantity and item, the signature of the local manager, and the Post Office telephone number, city, state, and ZIP Code. If this information is not included on the memo, the requisition will be processed as a normal requisition. Processing orders out-of-cycle increases shipping and handling cost, so please submit emergency requisitions only if you are unable to get stock from your SDO or accountable paper depository (APD). Receipt of StockExamine each shipping carton to ascertain that all cartons are addressed to your office, that the seals are not broken, and that the cartons are not damaged. If there are any signs of tampering, report to the inspector in charge immediately (see Handbook F-1, 423.6-3). Always enter the total value of the stock as noted on PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, even if physical quantity is not the same. This amount has been charged to your finance number as of the date of shipment. If you enter a figure other than the total from PS Form 3309, you will receive a statement of difference from the postal data center (PDC). Allow 3 weeks from date of shipment before reporting full-carton nonreceipts to SFS. If you ordered the incorrect item, contact your SDO for permission to return or exchange the stock. If the contractor furnished you the incorrect item, contact SFS for information on how to receive a PS Form 3309 for stock received (Treat-As-Filled) or how to return stock to SFS for replacement if it cannot be used. To report nonreceipt of a carton or cartons, send a memo to SFS. Do not use PS Form 8144, Stamp Discrepancy Report, to report nonreceipts of full cartons or for incorrect items. Shortages in Sealed CartonsReport by telephone to Stamp Acquisition, Quality Assurance (202-268-6542), if one or more boxes of 500 are missing in a sealed carton. Follow up by reporting shortage on PS Form 8144 to the address on the form. Total all PS Forms 8144 at the end of the accounting period and file a claim for loss (see Handbook F-1, 423.72-2). Include the "PLAIN PACKED BY" numbers shown on the preprinted panel on each inside box on the PS Form 8144 so that the contractor can be appropriately notified. Shortages in Open/Damaged CartonsIf there are any signs of tampering and stock is missing from a carton, report it to the inspector in charge immediately (see Handbook F-1, 423.6-3). Damaged CartonsHandle stamped envelopes that are damaged according to Handbook F-1, Part 452. Overages in Sealed CartonsReport overages on PS Form 8144 immediately and send a copy to the address on the form. Send the overage stock with the original PS Form 8144 by registered mail to the following address: US POSTAL SERVICE Include on the PS Form 8144 the "PLAIN PACKED BY" numbers shown on the preprinted panel on each inside box so that the contractor can be appropriately notified. Defective StockDefective stock is not saleable and must remain the property of the Postal Service. It must be returned immediately to main stock and then to the SDO, if applicable. Follow the procedures for shortages as noted previously (report on PS Form 8144 and file a claim for loss). Include the "PLAIN PACKED BY" numbers shown on the preprinted panel on each inside box on the PS Form 8144 so that the contractor can be appropriately notified. Stamped Envelope DiscountFull boxes of stamped envelopes may be sold to customers using the rates shown in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) P020, which results in making sales at a discount. Your office was charged the individual price when the envelopes were shipped to you. Use PS Form 3220, Claim for Stamped Envelope Discount, to account for all full boxes of envelopes sold to customers at a discount (see Handbook F-1, 426.82). Figure 1. Requisition Schedule FY 2002
Note: The requisition schedule for stamped envelopes is not the same as the schedule for stamps and stamped cards.
Figure 4. Carton Sizes
Maximum quantity that can be ordered per requisition is 2,500,000. * For quantities greater than 5,000, must order in multiples of 5,000. Figure 5. Standard Palletized Quantities
- Stamp Services,Government Relations and Public Policy, 12-12-02
Pictorial Cancellations AnnouncementAs a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time. People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary Post Office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail® postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced. Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code). Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
- Stamp Services,
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.
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| Old | 04-3951 | 71946 | AR | Hatton | Polk | Main Office | Post Office | 10/25/1993 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Hatton AR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 71937. |
| New | 04-2106 | 71937 | AR | Cove | Polk | Hatton | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 04-1125 | 72516 | AR | Boswell | Izard | Main Office | Post Office | 10/25/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Boswell AR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 72556. |
| New | 04-5688 | 72556 | AR | Melbourne | Izard | Boswell | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 12-6941 | 31073 | GA | Plainfield | Dodge | Main Office | Post Office | 08/14/1998 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Plainfield GA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 31023. |
| New | 12-2816 | 31023 | GA | Eastman | Dodge | Plainfield | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| Old | 16-4818 | 60182 | IL | Maple Park | Kane | Virgil | Community Post Office | 01/04/2002 | Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Virgil IL becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 60151. |
| New | 16-4818 | 60151 | IL | Maple Park | Kane | Virgil | Place Name | 08/10/2002 | |
| Old | 20-4036 | 41444 | KY | Ivyton | Magoffin | Main Office | Post Office | 01/03/1997 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Ivyton KY becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 41465. |
| New | 20-6816 | 41465 | KY | Salyersville | Magoffin | Ivyton | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 20-6052 | 42365 | KY | Penrod | Muhlenberg | Main Office | Post Office | 08/26/1994 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Penrod KY becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 42339. |
| New | 20-2292 | 42339 | KY | Dunmor | Muhlenberg | Penrod | Place Name | 10/26/2002 | |
| Old | 20-7584 | 41377 | KY | Talbert | Breathitt | Main Office | Post Office | 12/17/1993 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Talbert KY becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 41339. |
| New | 20-4052 | 41339 | KY | Jackson | Breathitt | Talbert | Place Name | 10/26/2002 | |
| Old | 20-0540 | 41569 | KY | Belfry | Pike | Toler | Community Post Office | 05/18/2001 | Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Toler KY becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 41514. |
| New | 20-0540 | 41514 | KY | Belfry | Pike | Toler | Place Name | 07/31/2002 | |
| Old | 21-8892 | 71481 | LA | Verda | Grant | Main Office | Post Office | 08/16/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Verda LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 71454. |
| New | 21-6214 | 71454 | LA | Montgomery | Grant | Verda | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 21-1417 | 70042 | LA | Carlisle | Plaquemines | Main Office | Post Office | 12/31/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Carlisle LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 70040. |
| New | 21-1118 | 70040 | LA | Braithwaite | Plaquemines | Carlisle | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 21-0676 | 70716 | LA | Bayou Goula | Iberville | Main Office | Post Office | 02/07/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Bayou Goula LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 70788. |
| New | 21-9308 | 70788 | LA | White Castle | Iberville | Bayou Goula | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 21-1235 | 70720 | LA | Bueche | West Baton Rouge | Main Office | Post Office | 12/28/1990 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Bueche LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 70729. |
| New | 21-2808 | 70729 | LA | Erwinville | West Baton Rouge | Bueche | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 21-3302 | 70642 | LA | Fullerton | Vernon | Main Office | Post Office | 02/21/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Fullerton LA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 70656. |
| New | 21-7059 | 70656 | LA | Pitkin | Vernon | Fullerton | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 23-3600 | 21736 | MD | Gapland | Washington | Main Office | Post Office | 07/31/1993 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Gapland MD becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 21779. |
| New | 23-7920 | 21779 | MD | Rohrersville | Washington | Gapland | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 36-8360 | 28471 | NC | Watha | Pender | Main Office | Post Office | 11/09/1991 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Watha NC becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 28478. |
| New | 36-8608 | 28478 | NC | Willard | Pender | Watha | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 37-8880 | 58489 | ND | Venturia | McIntosh | Main Office | Post Office | 08/02/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Venturia ND becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 58413. |
| New | 37-0464 | 58413 | ND | Ashley | McIntosh | Venturia | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 35-3275 | 12739 | NY | Godeffroy | Orange | Main Office | Post Office | 02/28/1990 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Godeffroy NY becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 12729. |
| New | 35-2045 | 12729 | NY | Cuddebackville | Orange | Godeffroy | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| Old | 40-7168 | 97872 | OR | Ritter | Grant | Main Office | Post Office | 05/05/1989 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Ritter OR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 97856. |
| New | 40-4944 | 97856 | OR | Long Creek | Grant | Ritter | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 40-1504 | 97821 | OR | Cayuse | Umatilla | Main Office | Post Office | 12/21/1985 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Cayuse OR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 97801. |
| New | 40-6624 | 97801 | OR | Pendleton | Umatilla | Cayuse | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 40-3072 | 97831 | OR | Fox | Grant | Main Office | Post Office | 11/14/1997 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Fox OR becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 97856. |
| New | 40-4944 | 97856 | OR | Long Creek | Grant | Fox | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-0404 | 16614 | PA | Bakers Summit | Bedford | Main Office | Post Office | 03/24/1989 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Bakers Summit PA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 16673. |
| New | 41-7120 | 16673 | PA | Roaring Spring | Blair | Bakers Summit | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 41-8052 | 16682 | PA | Sproul | Blair | Main Office | Post Office | 03/30/1990 | Post office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Sproul PA becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 16682. |
| New | 41-1424 | 16625 | PA | Claysburg | Blair | Sproul | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 46-1404 | 57526 | SD | Carter | Tripp | Main Office | Post Office | 11/22/1985 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Carter SD becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 57580. |
| New | 46-9666 | 57580 | SD | Winner | Tripp | Carter | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 47-5820 | 38056 | TN | Miston | Dyer | Main Office | Post Office | 07/31/1995 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Miston TN becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 38080. |
| New | 47-7248 | 38080 | TN | Ridgely | Dyer | Miston | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 47-6564 | 37842 | TN | Ozone | Cumberland | Main Office | Post Office | 03/31/1991 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Ozone TN becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 37854. |
| New | 47-7368 | 37854 | TN | Rockwood | Roane | Ozone | Place Name | 10/12/2002 | |
| Old | 47-7512 | 37372 | TN | Saint Andrews | Franklin | Main Office | Post Office | 05/04/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Saint Andrews becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 37375. |
| New | 47-7704 | 37375 | TN | Sewanee | Franklin | Saint Andrews | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| - Address Management, Chief Technology Officer, 12-12-02 |
REMINDER
We have been notified that postal facility opening units (LDC 010) are not saving the plastic label holders used to close and address plastic sacks destinating at their locations. We have also noted that the national inventory of plastic label holders has fallen far below the inventory levels of sacks on which they are used.
Plastic label holders are reusable and must not be thrown away. Do not intentionally remove them from the draw tapes of sacks on which they are attached. After emptying each plastic sack, remove the label from the label holder, and prepare the sack/label holder combination for return to the serving Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) service center.
Consolidate separated label holders from their sacks for return to the MTE service center, along with the sacks. Please contact your serving area mail transport equipment specialist (AMTES) for more site-specific shipping information.
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 | Tracy, Bob | 303-313-5241 |
| blank | Creason, Dale | 303-313-5824 |
- Mail Transport Equipment,
Network Operations Management, 12-12-02
MOVER'S GUIDE NEWS
The January edition of Mover's Guide should be in facilities by the third week in December. Offices that do not receive copies of the Mover's Guide shipped directly to them can begin placing orders for less than 100 copies of Mover's Guide the last week of December by one of the following means:
• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, choose option 1, then option 2.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).
• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
Here's the information that you'll need to order the Mover's Guide:
PSIN: PUB 75
NSN: 7610-03-000-4795
Unit of Issue: EA
Bulk Pack Quantity: 100
Quick Pick Number: 441
Price: NA
Edition Date: 01/03
If you run out of your copies of the Mover's Guide before the next print cycle in April, you can order an additional 100 copies or less of Mover's Guide by contacting the MDC. If your office needs more than 100 additional copies of Mover's Guide, or you would like to request any changes in the number of copies of Mover's Guide that your Post Office presently receives, call the Mover's Guide Field Communications department, Imagitas, at 800-816-6837, or send a fax to 781-906-4848.
Do not begin using the new version of Mover's Guide until January 1, 2003, unless your current quantity has been depleted. When you begin using the January 2003 Mover's Guide, please discard/recycle all of your outdated stock.
Also, please tell your customers they can change their address online by visiting www.usps.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Mover's Guide Field Communications department at 800-816-6837.
- Address Management,
Chief Technology Officer, 12-12-02
CORRECTION
An article in Postal Bulletin 22090 (11-28-02, page 83) should not have been published.
Please disregard the article "Frequency of Handling Funds From Retail Stamp Vending Machines."
- Self Service and Access Management,
Delivery and Retail;
Revenue and Field Accounting,
Finance, 12-12-02
Visual merchandising Great news! The new Visual Merchandising application is
online now available on the redesigned retail Web site. Employees at Postal Service retail units with Intranet access can train themselves in all aspects of Postal Service merchandising. Topics include Marketing 101, Messaging, Communication By Zone, POP (point of purchase) Planograms, Merchandising, What We're Selling, Retail Access, Employee Support, and Ready Set Retail.
Postmasters, managers, retail associates, or any employees interested in retail, are encouraged to access the site at their convenience and learn how to use visual merchandising techniques to raise revenue and increase customer satisfaction. Retail employees with POP responsibilities particularly will enjoy the site.
Just go to http://retail.usps.gov and click on Visual Merchandising. The exciting world of merchandising is as close as your keyboard.
Yes, the snowmen stick! The new Snowmen Tape Stamps are popular with customers this holiday season. These are the new self-adhesive holiday stamps available in linerless coils of 100. However, there has been some concern expressed by both Postal Service customers and retail associates about the stick-ability of the Snowmen Tape Stamps. You'll notice that immediately after the stamp is applied, it can be removed and repositioned. This is by design! That's right, these stamps can be removed after they're initially applied, but only for 30 minutes. After that, they're permanently stuck. The adhesive is specially made to provide this convenience.
Be sure to advise customers about this new feature and assure them that the Snowmen stick.
ReadyPostTM training The 14-minute ReadyPost video has been assigned training course number 41501-21 and NSN #6910-05-000-5589. Employees will receive 15 minutes training credit for viewing the video, which provides an overview of the ReadyPost Shipping Supplies program. Topics in the video include commentary from Retail Marketing on the national program and its success, testimonials from Postal Service employees around the country, and principles of good retailing.
This training course is also available on the Employee Development Web site at http://nced.usps.gov/pde/documents. Click on MMM and scroll down to 021118.doc. Local Postal Service Employee Development Centers can order copies of the video through their normal procedures for ordering training supplies. The cost of reproducing the video is $8.95 each.
The ReadyPost PowerPoint presentation conducted by Hallmark, Inc., which includes the 14-minute video, has been assigned training course number 41201-13. Employees attending this presentation will receive 1 hour of training credit. While Hallmark remains the supplier for ReadyPost, this presentation will be available by directly contacting Susan Thomas, Hallmark Representative, at 816-216-3214 or by e-mail at sthoma5@hallmark.com. This presentation can be conducted at Postal Service-related functions (postmaster meetings, staff meetings, etc.).
The presentation provides in-depth information about these merchandising principles: anticipating customer needs, ordering the right product mix, availability of product, and proper merchandising and display.
Feedback Send comments and questions to:
WHATS IN STORE
US POSTAL SERVICE
1735 N LYNN STREET RM 6042
ARLINGTON VA 22209-6057
REVISED HANDBOOK AVAILABLE
Handbook PO-512, Plant Loading Authorization and Procedures Guidelines, has been completely revised. The revised version differs from the previous handbook, published September 1, 1989, in that it redefines the responsibilities of the district and the area office in a plant load, clearly explains how to establish and administer a plant load agreement, and explains which forms are required and how they are to be completed.
The revised handbook is available through the Material Distribution Center (MDC) and on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on HBKs.
Order the revised Handbook PO-512 by one of the following means:
• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, choose option 1, then option 2.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).
• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.
• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:
SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702
The relevant ordering information for Handbook PO-512 is as follows:
PSIN: HBKPO512
NSN: 7610-03-000-3831
Unit of Issue: EA
Bulk Pack Quantity: 80
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Price: $4.8209
Edition Date: 10/02
- Surface Operations,
Network Operations Management, 12-12-02
On March 26, 2002, a contract for industrial and automotive batteries was awarded to Enersys, Inc. (contract number 363199-02-P-0270). Under this partnership, all industrial batteries and chargers and automotive batteries must be purchased from Enersys, Inc. This partnership is part of Supply Management's commitment to provide cost savings by leveraging Postal Service national buying power, providing transaction cost savings, and streamlining procedures.
The Postal Service formed this strategic partnership with Enersys, Inc., to provide batteries for Postal Service requirements nationwide. This is a 5-year contract with a 5-year option that will improve service levels and increase standardization opportunities with every new purchase of Enersys equipment.
Effective December 2, 2002, you must use eBuy when ordering industrial and automotive batteries; go to http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp (note that this URL is case sensitive). Prices are available from eBuy, or by contacting Paul Kofchock, Enersys Customer Service, at:
Telephone: 800-844-8999
Fax: 610-372-8912
E-mail: paul.kofchock@enersysinc.com
Follow locally established buying procedures and, when placing an order under this contract, you must include a valid Federal Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (FEDSTRIP) number. You must not order against this contract using a credit card.
Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs) can access their consignment battery inventory levels and usage, and warranty information at the Delivery and Industrial Equipment Category Management Center (CMC) Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/pmsc/greensboro (note that this URL is case sensitive). Click Go. On the CMC main page, to view battery inventory, click Industrial Equipment, then Industrial Batteries, and then Link to VMF Battery Consignment Data.
Detailed ordering instructions are contained in Material Logistics Bulletin MLB-CO-02-004 at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/depot.htm.
The Delivery and Industrial Equipment CMC in Greensboro, North Carolina, administers this contract. Direct questions concerning the contract to:
RONNIE E KLUTZZ CPM
DELIVERY AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CATEGORY
MANAGEMENT CENTER
PO BOX 27496
GREENSBORO NC 27498-0001
Phone: 800-627-7211
Fax: 336-665-2866
E-mail: rkluttz@email.usps.gov
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 12-12-02
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.
