Special Edition                                                August 24, 2012 

2012 National Convention, 

Days 3-4

 
Nominations and election for national elected office and 
completion of resolutions hallmark a busy Thursday in Reno

  

The first order of business in the afternoon was the nomination of officers and host convention cities for 2016. Nominated officers listed below with winners in bold.

  

National President- Louis Atkins

Executive Vice President- Jay Killackey

Secretary/Treasurer-Mary Burkhard; Brian Wagner

Northeast Region Vice President- Tommy Roma

Eastern Region Vice President- Ivan Butts

Central Region Vice President-Reuben Gay; Craig Johnson

Southern Region Vice President- Tim Ford

Western Region Vice President-Ben Clapp; Marilyn Walton

New England Area Vice President-Tammy Rosario; Cy Dumas

New York Area Vice President-Jimmy Warden

Mideast Area Vice President-Angela Garland; Hans Aglidian

Capitol-Atlantic Area Vice President- Richard Green

Pioneer Area Vice President- Chuck Mulidore

Michiana Area Vice President- Kevin Trayer

Illini Area Vice President-Charles E. May ;Luz Moreno

North Central Area Vice President- Neil Baker

MINK Area Vice President- Larry Ewing

Southeast Area Vice President- Jerry Sebastian

Central Gulf Area Vice President- Roy Beaudoin

Cotton Belt Area Vice President- Shri Green

Texas Area Vice President- Jaime Elizondo

Northwest Area Vice President- Cindy McCracken

Rocky Mountain Area Vice President- John Aceves

Pacific Area Vice President- Hayes Cherry

  

Nominees for 2016 Convention Cities:

National Harbor, MD

Phoenix, AZ

Detroit, MI

 
NAPS Convention passes resolutions
 
Body passes changes to Constitution and stakes out policy moving forward

 

The Resolutions Committee completed its work by the end of Thursday's business session. 

 

The committee was chaired by Bernie McCarthy; June�marie Brandt was co-chair and Katie Cole served as secretary. Thirty-one resolutions were referred to the committee, with three additional resolutions presented at the convention.

 

Resolutions 25, 28 (a vehicle for 27), 29, 30 (a vehicle for 31), 32, 33, 35, 41, 42, 44, 52, 53, 54, 56 and 57 were defeated.

 

Resolutions that passed were 26 (as amended), 34 (as amended), 36, 39-a vehicle for 37, 38 and 40-(as amended), 43 (as amended), 45, 46 (as amended), 47, 48 (as amended), 49, 50 (as amended), 51 and 55.

 

Language from the resolutions that were passed as amended will be included in the October/November convention issue of The Postal Supervisor. 

Thank You, 
Franklin
 
Longtime NAPS Parliamentarian Announces Retirement

 

In a stunning development, longtime NAPS parliamentarian Franklin Blackstone announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2012 National Convention.

 

Blackstone has been a staple of NAPS for several decades, with his tenure with NAPS beginning back in the 1950's. Blackstone, a Pittsburgh native has only ever missed three NAPS National Conventions during his relationship with the organization. 

 

Blackstone has provided counsel to seven NAPS Presidents and has been regarded as an impartial voice to regulate the flow of conventions. With his wife Bonnie by his side, Blackstone said thank you to the membership for allowing him to serve.
Shelley Berkley speaks to membership
 
Nevada Congresswoman outlines the need for a strong Postal Service

  

Rep. Shelley Berkley

  

Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-NV, who is running for a Nevada Senate seat this November, addressed NAPS delegates. She told the crowd that looking at all of them reaffirmed her faith in America. She welcomed everyone to her beautiful home state of Nevada and to the "Biggest Little City on the Planet." "We are delighted to have you here," she exclaimed.

 

She told everyone to be sure to take time and enjoy the beauty and splendor of northern Nevada. "I am thrilled to be among friends and proud and honored to be here today," she said. "You have helped make our Postal Service function, making sure it has the tools to do its job."

 

Berkley recognized Postal Service employees for helping build our nation and the work they continue to do for the country's citizens. She referenced the challenges middle-class families are facing. Her grandparents were immigrants who had a dream of a better life for their family.

 
She said she thinks about her grandparents and how they would marvel at having a granddaughter serving in the U.S. House and running for the U.S. Senate. "My job," she pledged, "is to make sure future generations have the same opportunities I had growing up."

 

Berkley told delegates it is time for Congress to reduce the Postal Service's prefunding requirements and return the $11 billion it has overpaid to FERS. She also said post offices must stay open in order to continue to provide the outstanding service the USPS has provided all these years. And she insisted on maintaining overnight First-Class service. "We need it," she stressed, "we want it; we deserve it!"