Volume 4, Issue 3 GO-PCC Executive Board Officers

Roy Walker PCC Industry Co-Chair Presort First Class Sales Manager James Bryant PCC Postal Co-Chair Postmaster Oklahoma City Gary Baker PCC Industry Vice Co-Chair Department of Human Services Mail Manager Christine George Treasurer The Oklahoman Direct Operations Manager Don Mullican Secretary Farmers Insurance Mail Processing Manager

May / June 2011

National Postal Customer Council Day

August 2011 The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) and the Greater Oklahoma Postal Customer Council (GO-PCC) invite you to join us for National Postal Customer Council Day, September 21, 2011, at the Oklahoma Publishing Company, 9000 N. Broadway Extension in Oklahoma City. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:00 a.m. The program will start at 7:30 a. m. and, the National PCC Day will conclude at noon. We have slated two educational workshops (detailed below), a buffet lunch, and a live satellite broadcast from Tampa, Florida with Postmaster General and CEO, Pat Donahue. Acronyms, Postal phases, how familiar are you Postal terminology? We will feature a GO-PCC Puzzle Challenge segment where you can test your knowledge and also be the recipient of a prize. Join in the fun and test your skills. A Glimpse into Marketing and Sales We will feature a video staring Paul Vogel, President and Chief Marketing/ Sales Officer U. S. Postal Service. This video will discuss the many new products and services recently introduced or coming soon to the Postal Service. USPS is working hard to make it easier for customers to do business with the company. That's why they have introduced such programs as Every Door Direct Mail and the Direct Mail Hub. The Postal Service is also encouraging the use of technology to make the mail more exciting by using Quick Response (QR) Barcodes and Intelligent Mail barcode data. You'll get a glimpse of the new "Mail" campaign being launched in September that showcases the strengths of First-Class Mail. And, you'll hear how the Postal Service continues to enhance its package product offerings, delivering on value, convenience, and tracking. And, theres moreas Vogel explores the role of the Postal Service in an increasingly digital environment. Simplified Addressing for ALL Business Customers Mark Waugh, Manager Business Mail Entry, USPS On January 2, 2001, the Postal Service revised the Mailing Standards of the Domestic Mail Manual 602.3.2 to remove a restriction on the use of simplified addressing for: Saturation Standard Mail FLAT-SIZE mailpieces and Saturation Standard Mail irregular parcels that are delivered by USPS city carriers or to Post Office Box holders. This presentation will show you how to maximize your business by using simplified addressing. Also joining us will be Linda Welch, Vice President, Area Operations for the Southwest Area, Dallas, TX. Ms Welch will offer special remarks at the event. As an attendance bonus, stay for all of the National PCC Day activities and earn an Enhancing Mail Value Professional Certificate from USPS Headquarters. Register early and take advantage of our special company rates! For additional information or to make a reservation, call (405) 815-2302 or mail the attached registration form today! Sincerely, Postmaster, Oklahoma City GO-PCC Postal Co-Chair

GO-PCC Executive Board Members

Gil Anderson Barbara Aqrabawi Don Blevins Jeff Branstetter Jerry Calvert Sharon Chapa Bill Dobbins Sonya Dulan Steve Duncan Greg Garrett Beth Gatewood Colette Higgins Kim Jackson Henry Kubier Angela McLaughlin Mark Naylor Kevin Petrie Karen Schott Lisa Strange Joe Vanlandingham Margaret Vickers

James Bryant

Roy Walker

Presort First Class GO-PCC Industry Co-chair

Contents
National Postal Customer Council Day.............page 1 12th Annual GO-PCC Golf Tournament..page 2 Gold GO-PCC Members........page 3 4th Annual GO-PCC Car, Truck, & Bike Show.....page 4 Age Verified Delivery...................................................................................page 5 Spotlight on Success APP-LAUD.............page 6 Forever Priced Packaging....page 7 GO-PCC Website.......page 8 GO-PCC 2011Calendar of Events..........page 8

12th Annual GO-PCC Golf Tournament

Sign Your Team Up Today!
Team Trophies Door PrizesLunch More information and the registration form is available at

www.greateroklahomapcc.org

September 2, 2009 October 26, 2011 for the for the Greater Oklahoma Greater Oklahoma Postal Customer Postal Customer Council Council Tenth Annual Twelfth Annual Golf Tournament At Golf Tournament

Please Join Us

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The Mission of the Greater Oklahoma Postal Customer Council

To foster and maintain a close working relationship between mailers and the United States Postal Service. To share information about new and existing Postal Service products, programs, regulations, and procedures. To facilitate the exchange of ideas among mailers and Postal Service officials. To help members and their organizations grow and develop professionally through focused educational programs. To promote cooperation and support between members and others who are dedicated to quality and efficiency in the mailing industry.

The Greater Oklahoma PCC Gold Members

Gold Level GO-PCC Members

American Fidelity Assurance Company BancFirst

Bell + Howell
Help Point Claims Services by Farmers Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company Heritage Press Impressions Printing Oklahoma City Community College Presort First Class Tension Envelope Corporation, K.C., Mo. The Oklahoman Direct USE Federal Credit Union

On both the national and local levels, Postal Customer Councils work to continually improve service and communications.
Contact Us GO-PCC 4025 W Reno Ave Oklahoma City OK 73125-9802 Phone: 405-815-2302 Fax: 405-815-2310 sonya.r.dulan@usps.gov

Were Also On the Web!

www.greateroklahomapcc.org

Many of the GO-PCC events are made possible by the membership donations and support of our GOPCC Members. The GO-PCC website located at www.greateroklahomapcc.org lists our members who support our PCC. (Gold members have links to their websites.)

Thank You for your support!

4th Annual GO-PCC Car,Truck, & Bike Show

The 4th Annual GO-PCC Car, Truck, & Bike Show was held on July 9, 2011. It was one HOT car show! We had hoped for no rain and were rewarded with clear skies and 110 degree heat. Needless to say, the misting tent stayed busy since shade was at a premium. Overall, we had 113 vehicles and lots of spectators. Considering the heat, this was a well attended car show. The car show is one of our larger membership events and we gained 85 new GO-PCC members which is a 19.6% increase. The GO-PCC Executive Board would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help at the car show. Job well done!

Adult Signature - Postal Service Offers Age-Verified Delivery

Looking for greater control over who receives your shipments? Adult Signature is now available from the Postal Service. This extra service provides a method for customers to obtain a signature at delivery from an adult recipient who is 21 years of age or older. The option is available for commercial and online customers who use Express Mail, Priority Mail, Critical Mail, Parcel Select barcoded nonpresort and Parcel Select Regional Ground for their shipping. There are two variations of Adult Signature: Adult Signature Required. This requires the signature of a recipient 21 years of age or older upon delivery. The cost is $4.75 per piece. Adult Signature Restricted Delivery. This requires the signature of the addressee (or agent with written authorization) only, who must be 21 years of age or older upon delivery. The cost is $4.95 per piece. Additional details can be found at usps.com/shipping/adultsignature.htm.

Spotlight on Success - APP - LAUD

More than 1 million iPhone, iPod touch and iPad customers have downloaded the Postal Service mobile application. Launched in December 2009, the USPS App has consistently been one of the top 10 free business apps in the App Store. The app gives customers instant, on-the-go access to the most popular tools on usps.com, such as ZIP Code lookup and Track & Confirm. The USPS App is available free from the App Store on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at itunes.com/appstore. For more information, to usps.com/mobile/info.htm

Simple Just Got Simpler Postal Service Introduces Forever-Priced Packaging

Building on the simplicity of flat-rate shipping and the value of Forever postage, the Postal Service has introduced a shipping option that lets customers lock in postage at current prices, when using Prepaid Priority Mail Flat Rate packaging. Designed to make it easier to do business with the Postal Service, Prepaid Forever Priority Mail Flat Rate packaging is the only prepaid packaging option currently available in the domestic shipping market. With Prepaid Priority Mail Flat Rate packaging, customers now have the convenience of prepayment, establishing an even simpler way to ship, said Gary Reblin, vice president, Domestic Products. It takes the overall value of flat-rate shipping to a new level. Prepaid Forever Priority Mail Flat Rate packaging is available for online ordering in packs of 3, 5, 10 or 25 at various retail price points. Delivery Confirmation service is included at no extra charge, and additional services, such as Signature Confirmation and insurance, are available when packages are shipped at retail locations. Prepaid Forever Priority Mail Flat Rate packaging includes an address label with Forever postage, so there are no labels to print. And with Priority Mail Flat Rate shipping, theres no extra cost for packages weighing up to 70 pounds, no hidden fees or surcharges, and the packaging is environmentally friendly, Reblin added.

Prepaid Forever Priority Mail Flat Rate Packaging Flat Rate Envelope Legal Flat Rate Legal Size Envelope Padded Flat Rate Padded Envelope Small Flat Rate Box Medium Flat Rate Box (two designs) Large Flat Rate Box

Cost Per Piece $ 4.95 $ 4.95 $ 4.95 $ 5.20 $ 10.95 $ 14.95

PCC education
provides a low cost way of educating employees on how to grow a business by using the mail. Exchange ideas with other local businesspeople, take advantage of the latest Postal information, resources, and tools to help your business and learn the most effective and profitable ways to market through the mail. A key goal of the new PCC Network is to transform PCCs into a premier network for customer education and training, in order to facilitate growth for PCC member organizations. These educational resources can help promote a strong PCC in your community. Speakers, training seminars, articles, and other support materials are available to improve your mailing processes .

GO-PCC Website www.greateroklahomapcc.org

The Greater Oklahoma PCC (GO-PCC) website is an excellent easy-to-use source for the latest PCC information. Dates and registration information for all events can be found on the website. Some of the Information that is available on the website is listed below: Membership level information GO-PCC events calendar Names and photos of Executive Board Members Listing of the many GO-PCC awards Photos of past GO-PCC events

The GO-PCC website is updated on a regular basis so bookmark it and use it often!

GO-PCC 2011 Calendar of Events

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For more information, email sonya.r.dulan@usps.gov See you there!

2011 Calendar of Events

January 12 February 24 March 9 April 6 April 21 May 1- 4 May 11 May 24 June 16 July 9 September 21 September 26 October November 18

Contact Us GO-PCC 4025 W Reno Ave Oklahoma City OK 73125-9802 Phone: 405-815-2302 Fax: 405-815-2310 sonya.r.dulan@usps.gov

Were Also On the Web!

www.greateroklahomapcc.org

Educations Session - How to Work with Your Mail Preparer to Implement IMb Services Quarterly Luncheon / Meeting Educational Session Educational Session Quarterly Luncheon / Meeting - Protect Your Employees and Secure Your Mail Center National Postal ForumSan Diego Educational Session Heritage Press Tour Quarterly Luncheon / Meeting 4rd Annual GO-PCC Car, Truck, & Bike Show National PCC Day 12th Annual GO-PCC Golf Tournament No events scheduled Quarterly Luncheon / Meeting

Mark your calendar today! Visit www.greateroklahomapcc.org for more information A printable Calendar of Events is available on the website! www.greateroklahomapcc.org