“Cultivate Your Potential” August 11-13

          Suncoast District Career Conference 2017

                  Register Now!   Workshops First Come, First Serve!

Make plans to attend this year’s Career Conference on August 11 through 13 to learn about available career opportunities and ways to prepare for career advancement. 

Register online now: http://suncoastcareerawareness.com/

A wide variety of workshops are available. The sessions are led by Subject Matter Experts who will share their postal experience and expertise.  Select the workshops that interest you.  Workshops are filling up quickly, so register now!  Registration ends July 12, 2017!

On Friday, take advantage of one on one eCareer Critiques to help perfect your eCareer profile and network with District Manager Eric Chavez and the Suncoast District Leadership Team Mentors. The evening ends with a Social Hour and appetizers.

Saturday is an action packed day with an array of workshops, lunch, keynote speakers, an awards ceremony and a Social Hour complete with music, dancing and appetizers.  A Golf Tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. and requires a separate registration and fee. 

Sunday includes workshops and special guest speaker Southern Area Vice President (AVP) Shaun E. Mossman, followed by a Question and Answer Session with AVP Mossman, District Manager Eric Chavez and the Suncoast District Leadership Team.

Prizes to be awarded include Highest Referral (individual); Highest MPOO/Postmaster representation referral; First Time Conference Attendee Drawing; Golf Tournament - Longest Drive; and Golf Tournament - Beat the Pro (District Manager).

The three day off-the-clock Career Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee FL, 34746. Hotel rooms are offered at discounted rates of $119.  For Hotel Reservations, call (407) 597-4000 and mention Suncoast Career Conference. Room reservations must be completed by July 12, 2017. 

CAREER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Register online:

http://suncoastcareerawareness.com/

Registration also available at USPS locations below; see attached Registration Form and workshop information

$50.00 money order, credit/debit and cash at select USPS Retail locations listed below*

$52.00 via PayPal includes $2 convenience fee

*Registration payment by cash, debit and credit card ONLY. Payment must be made at the following USPS Retail Windows Only-(Main Office Only) by July 12, 2017: Altamonte Springs-Montgomery Road, Bonita Springs, Bradenton Main, Brooksville-Cortez Blvd, Clearwater-S Belcher Rd, Daytona Beach Main, Flagler Beach, Fort Myers Downtown, Lady Lake, Lakeland Main, Largo-8th Ave, Longwood, Melbourne on New Haven Ave, Naples Main, New Port Richey, Orlando Main, Punta Gorda, Sarasota Main, Sebring-Ridgewood Drive, St. Petersburg Main, Tampa Main, Winter Haven, Venice Main, and Vero Beach Main. 

Celebration Golf Club, 701 Golf Park Drive, Celebration FL 34747

Saturday, August 12

Registration & Driving Range 7:00 a.m.; Shotgun 7:30 a.m.

Prizes for winners and top team!

Golf Tournament Registration

Suncoast CDC Golf Tournament

PO BOX 39420, Tampa FL 33630-9420 or

EMAIL:  SUNCOAST-CAREERCONFERENCE@usps.gov

Follow the payment information on registration form by July 12, 2017.

Hurry!  Register Now!  Workshops are first come, first serve and fill up quickly.  Registration ends July 12.

Britney Receives Gold

St. Petersburg Main Office Retail Associate Brittany Brinkley (center) received a Gold Star Award from Officer In Charge (OIC) Jackie Villemaire (right) earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience transaction.  This was Brittany’s first Gold Star Award.

Congratulations, Brittany!

Rosario Celebrates 40

Tampa Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) Mail Handler Rosario Gibilaro (center) listened intently as Senior Plant Manager Ivonne Gonzalez (left) read his 40-year Service Award while District Manager Eric Chavez (right) looked on.

District Manager Eric Chavez (front, center) thanked Mail Handler Rosario Gibilaro for his dedicated service during the recognition event with Tampa P&DC employees (above).

Congratulations, Rosario!

Rochelle Converted

Port Richey Retail Associate Rochelle Thompson (right) received congratulations from Postmaster Brian Strasser (left) on finally being converted from Postal Support Employee (PSE) to full time Retail Associate.  Thompson has worked in various positions at the Postal Service for more than ten years.  “I knew Rochelle was going to be a great employee from the beginning.  She earned three Gold Star Awards while she was a PSE,” said Strasser.  “To my knowledge, she is the only PSE who earned a Gold Star during her on the job window training.”

Congratulations, Rochelle!

Perfectly Perfect

Manager Post Office Operations C Janice Walters (front, third left) presented Perfect Attendance Awards to (Front row, left to right) Merritt Island Postmaster Dana Wilson, Orange City Postmaster Pierre Hall, Edgewater Postmaster Roberta Stevens-Simmons, Titusville Postmaster Betty Triglia, Deland Postmaster Enrica Lubrano and Rockledge Postmaster Jose Melendez; and (Back row, left to right) Altamonte Springs Postmaster Jason Szul, Flagler Beach Postmaster Jim Davis, New Smyrna Beach Postmaster Elli Calidonio and Palatka Postmaster Rick Pasek.

Congratulations to all!

Chris Is Recognized

Longwood Wekiva Supervisor Customer Services Chris Merto (left) received a Certificate of Appreciation from Manager Post Office Operations C Janice Walters (right) for maintaining the office performance at an exceptional level.

Congratulations, Chris!

40 For Van

Vero Beach Retail Associate Van Pate, Jr. (right) received his 40-year Service Award and pin from Postmaster Brian A. Frazier (left).

Congratulations and thank you for your service, Van!

Postmaster Certificates

Deland Postmaster Enrica Lubrano (right) received her framed Postmaster Certificate from Manager, Post Office Operations (MPOO) C Janice Walters (left).

Ormond Beach Postmaster Marcia Cue (right) received her framed Postmaster Certificate from Manager, Post Office Operations (MPOO) C Janice Walters (left).

Cocoa Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado (right) received her framed Postmaster Certificate from Manager, Post Office Operations (MPOO) C Janice Walters (left).

Congratulations Enrica, Marcia and Millie!

Brian Is Perfect

New Smyrna Beach Retail Associate Brian Bell added another Gold Star to the office’s plaque after receiving his fourth Gold Star Award for earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience transaction.  Bell, who is camera shy, was recognized in front of his co-workers and everyone enjoyed refreshments as part of the celebration.

Congratulations, Brian!

Port Richey Recognition

Recognition for Zero Sick Leave in 2016 was presented by Port Richey Postmaster Brian Strasser (center) to (left to right) Supervisor Customer Services (SCS) Donald Wiseman, Letter Carrier Rick Goff, SCS Melody Grantham and Manager Customer Services Christina Walker.

Congratulations to all!

30 For Patricia

Customer Retention Agent Patricia Berges (center) was happy to receive her 30-year Service Award and pin from A/Marketing Manager Sanja Reeves (right) and  Manger, Retail Carol Shirley (left).

Congratulations, Patricia!

New Smyrna Beach In The News

New Smyrna Beach employees impressed a customer with their courtesy and efficiency during his frequent visits to the Post Office.  The customer took the time to write his praises and send them to the local newspaper (above).

The New Smyrna Beach Team (above, from left: Custodian Mike Brown, Retail Associates Lisa Pisciotta, Debbie Pugh, Donna Sholey, Nancy Hatcher, Selena Green and Supervisors Customer Service Danny Valcarcel and Colleen Henley.   Not pictured: Retail Associates Brian Bell, Michelle Green and Donna Delsol) is “by far the best retail group in the entire Suncoast District” according to Postmaster Elli M. Calidonio (not pictured).  “My sincere thanks for all that the employees at the New Smyrna Beach do,” said Calidonio. “It is nice to hear from our customers projecting accolades to our community.”

Way to go, New Smyrna Beach!

Gold In Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Lead Retail Associate Jennifer Kronable (right) was recognized with her seventh Gold Star Award and Retail Associate Laura Kumm (center) received her first Gold Star Award.  The awards were presented by Supervisor Customer Services Michelle Smith (left) for achieving perfect scores on Retail Customer Experience transactions.

Congratulations, Jennifer and Laura!

Seven For Sharon

Customer Retention Agent Sharon Crawford-Barner (left) was presented with a Gold Star Award from Officer In Charge (OIC) Jackie Villemaire (right) for earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience (RCE).  This was Crawford-Barner’s seventh Gold Star Award.

Congratulations and thank you for providing exceptional customer service, Sharon!

Employee Day With The Rays

Buy your tickets today for a fun filled afternoon of tailgating, prizes and baseball!

Bring your family and friends to the 2017 USPS Employees, Families and Friends Day with the Rays.

Tailgate prior to the game and meet with everyone in "The Back Porch event area" of Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays VS Texas Rangers

Sunday July 23, 2017 @ 1:10 PM.

Lower Box Tickets are $30 ($75 Value) and includes your choice of a FREE Tampa Bay Rays baseball hat to be picked up from a Rays representative at Guest Service on game day.

Upper Level Tickets are $17 ($35 Value)

To sit with your friends, please mail orders together. 

To purchase tickets, complete the attached form and email or mail to:

Tracie Finley

USPS

3135 1^st Ave. N.

St. Petersburg, FL  33730-9998

Dennis Retired

Orlando Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) Maintenance Mechanic Dennis Cloninger (right) received his Retirement Certificate from Manager Maintenance Operations Tom Downs (left).

Cloninger began his 33 year postal career as a Mail Handler.  He transferred to Maintenance as a Custodian a couple of years later and two years later was promoted to Maintenance Mechanic.  “The Orlando P&DC Maintenance Department bids Dennis farewell and extends best wishes for his retirement,” said Downs.

Happy Retirement, Dennis!

Cassie Retired

Fort Myers Retail Associate Cassie Hogrefe (right) received her Retirement Certificate from Supervisor, Customer Services Robert Totten (left). Hogrefe retired with more than 19 years of service.

Congratulations, Cassie!

Perfect In Safety Harbor

Safety Harbor Rural Carrier Angela Lane (left) received a Perfect Attendance Award from Postmaster Angela Depew (right).

Safety Harbor Clerk Samuel Conover (right) received a Perfect Attendance Award from Postmaster Angela Depew (left).

  

Safety Harbor Clerk Rural Carrier Helen Shelly (left) received a Perfect Attendance Award from Postmaster Angela Depew (right).

Safety Harbor Supervisor Customer Services Mike Mizell (right) received a Perfect Attendance Award from Postmaster Angela Depew (left).

Congratulations Angela, Samuel, Helen and Mike!

Informed Businesses

Bonita Springs Postmaster Al Gucmeris (right) and Customer Relations Coordinator Philip Wiebold (left) explained the features and benefits of the United States Postal Service’s new Informed Delivery Service to The Print Shop representatives and exhibitors (above) at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber “Business Before Business” Trade Show held at The Naples News Press. Attendees networked with fellow Chamber members and shared information about their products and services.

Great job promoting our marketing solutions!

Career Conference Filling Up! Register Now!

“Cultivate Your Potential” August 11-13

Suncoast District Career Conference 2017

Register Now – Workshops First Come, First Serve

                                  

District Manager Eric Chavez always works towards achieving commitment and producing excellent results.  He believes in engaging and empowering employees while encouraging self-development for each individual to be successful in their chosen careers. To help all employees take full advantage of career opportunities, Chavez has selected instructors who are Subject Matter Experts in their respective fields to share their postal experience and expertise at this year’s Career Conference:  “Cultivate Your Potential…your future is unwritten.”

The three day off-the-clock Career Conference begins Friday, August 11 and concludes Sunday, August 13, 2017.  This enrichment event will be held at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee FL, 34746. Hotel rooms are offered at discounted rates ($119.00). 

Friday will include workshops for all registered participants and will be the start of making connections with Suncoast District Leadership Team Mentors and future career colleagues.

Saturday will be an energetic day of keynote speakers, workshops, learning experiences and networking opportunities.  A Golf Tournament will be held at Celebration Golf Club, 701 Golf Park Drive, Celebration FL 34747 (see info below). 

Southern Area Vice President Shaun E. Mossman, the Suncoast District Leadership Team, as well as representatives from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be available to share information about career opportunities.  Representatives from Human Resources Shared Services Center (HRSSC) will be on hand to assist with career planning for retirement.  Saturday evening will conclude with a social event, complete with music and dancing to reenergize for Sunday’s career development opportunities. 

Sunday will continue with workshops and networking experiences. eCareer one-on-one reviews are available throughout the weekend.

 “I am looking forward to seeing you at the career conference,” said District Manager Eric Chavez.  “Your postal future is unwritten and career opportunities are available.”

Workshops are first come, first serve and fill up quickly.  A separate registration and fee are required for Saturday’s Golf Tournament.  Hurry!  Registration ends July 12!

A prize will be presented for most referrals.  On the registration form, provide the name of the person (manager/supervisor/craft employee) who referred you to the Career Conference.

CAREER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

$50.00 money order, credit/debit and cash at select USPS Retail locations listed below*

$52.00 via PayPal includes $2 convenience fee

Send PayPal payments and registration form to

SUNCOAST-CAREERCONFERENCE@usps.gov or register online.

*Registration payment by cash, debit and credit card ONLY. Payment must be made at the following USPS Retail Windows Only-(Main Office Only) by July 12, 2017: Altamonte Springs-Montgomery Road, Bonita Springs, Bradenton Main, Brooksville-Cortez Blvd, Clearwater-S Belcher Rd, Daytona Beach Main, Flagler Beach, Fort Myers Downtown, Lady Lake, Lakeland Main, Largo-8th Ave, Longwood, Melbourne on New Haven Ave, Naples Main, New Port Richey, Orlando Main, Punta Gorda, Sarasota Main, Sebring-Ridgewood Drive, St. Petersburg Main, Tampa Main, Winter Haven, Venice Main, and Vero Beach Main. 

Workshops

•        Motivation – Seize Your Dreams

•        Attitude is Everything

•        Retirement Overview

•        Making the Most of Your Benefits

•        Building Team Success

•        Financial – Understanding NPA

•        Lifelong Learning/LMS

•        Balancing Work and Family

•        Business Communications For Advancement

•        Career in Law Enforcement

•        Interview Techniques

•        Career in Mail Processing

•        Career in Customer Services

•        eCareer/Showcasing Yourself

•        Individual Development Plan

•        Mentoring

Workshops are first come, first serve and fill up quickly.  Register Now!

Workshop Selection can also be made online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017SUNConf.   You do not have to submit a hard copy and submit online.  Confirmation of payment is required.

Golf Tournament Fee $45

Celebration Golf Club, 701 Golf Park Drive, Celebration FL 34747

Saturday, August 12

Registration & Driving Range 7:00 a.m.; Shotgun 7:30 a.m.

Prizes for winners and top team!

Golf Tournament Registration

Suncoast CDC Golf Tournament

PO BOX 39420, Tampa FL 33630-9420 or

EMAIL:  SUNCOAST-CAREERCONFERENCE@usps.gov 

Follow the payment information on registration form by July 12, 2017.

For hotel reservations, call Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Hotel Reservations at (407) 597-4000 and mention the Suncoast Career Conference for the discounted rate of $119 per night.  Room reservations must be completed by July 12, 2017.

The Suncoast District Career Conference 2017 “Cultivate Your Potential” on August 11-13 includes educational presentations, workshops, networking, lunch, dinner and a reception. A separate registration and fee are required for Saturday’s Golf Tournament. 

Hurry!  Register Now!  

Workshops are first come, first serve and fill up quickly.  

Registration ends July 12.

Carla Retired

Umatilla Rural Carrier Carla Frey (left) received her Retirement Certificate from Officer In Charge (OIC) Carlos Enriquez (right).

The Umatilla Team (above) bid Rural Carrier Carla Frey (front, right) farewell after 19 years of service.

Happy Retirement, Carla!

Employee Day With The Rays

Buy your tickets now and join USPS employees for a 

fun-filled day!

Join your co-workers and bring your family and friends to the 2017 Employee Day with the Rays.

Tailgate prior to the game with your group and other 

Rays fans.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers

Sunday July 23, 2017 @ 1:10 PM.

Lower Box Tickets are $30 ($75 Value) and includes your choice of a Tampa Bay Rays baseball hat to be picked up from a Rays’ representative at Guest Services on game day.

Upper Level Tickets are $17 ($35 Value)

To sit with your friends, please mail orders together.  To purchase tickets, complete the form above and mail to:

Tracie Finley

USPS

3135 1^st Ave. N.

St. Petersburg, FL  33730-9998

25 For William

Vero Beach Rural Carrier William Bowders (left) received his 25-year Service Award from Postmaster Brian A. Frazier (right).

Congratulations, William!

King Recognized For 25

Palm Bay Rural Carrier Christopher King (right) was presented with his 25-year Service Award from Manager, Customer Services Paul Folsom (left).

Way to go, Chris!

National Postal Workers Day

July 1 is celebrated by many as National Postal Workers Day.  It can be traced back to 1997, when a former postal employee in the Seattle District thought of the idea of having a day to recognize postal workers. 

Although the employee’s idea did not go through the process to become an official day of recognition, it is an opportunity to thank Postal Service employees for their dedication and commitment to the Postal Service.

Mark Your Calendars & Celebrate National Postal Workers Day on July 1.

Winter Park Performs Perfectly

When Winter Park Postmaster Victor Lopez (above) received a frantic phone call from one of his customers, he knew his team of employees would do everything possible to assist.  The customer, Mr. Johnson, explained that he and his family were going on a vacation and were waiting for a package they needed for their trip.  They learned from the sender that the package was scheduled to be delivered the day after they were leaving.  “The customer made a point of stressing how important it was to receive the package before leaving for their trip,” said Lopez. “I quickly engaged the team.  We located the package and delivered it before the customer left for his vacation.”

Mr. Johnson was so thrilled with the excellent customer service that he posted the Twitter comment above, stating Winter Park employees are his heroes!  “The key is to keep everything positive and engage the employees in all aspects of their job,” said Lopez.  “Winter Park is a great team.  I have a new assignment and I am going to miss them.”  Lopez has a new position as Postmaster of Casselberry, FL.

Way to go, Team Winter Park!

Cocoa Celebrates

Cocoa Rural Carrier Shane Braley (center) was presented with an “Official Off Duty Sign” from Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado (front, right). Braley retired with over 40 years of combined military and postal service.  “When you love where you work and the team you work with, the smiles are endless,” said Postmaster Bautista-Tirado.  Co-workers (above) all gathered around to wish Braley a final good-bye.

Cocoa Letter Carrier Phillip Pauline (left) was presented with his 30-year Service Award from Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado (right). “Phil is a pleasure to work with every day. He is so positive and the USPS is so fortunate to call him one of their own,” said Postmaster Bautista-Tirado.

Lead Retail Associate Doug Quinn (left) was presented with his Gold Star Award from Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado (right) for earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience transaction.  “Doug is a pleasure and displays his professionalism every day with his peers and our customers. Thank you Doug,” said Postmaster Bautista-Tirado.

Front row, left to right: Rural Carrier Steven Page, Letter Carrier Joe Deveaux, Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado, Letter Carrier Steve Hevron, Distribution Clerk Sheila Bradley, Letter Carriers Yvonne Tuunanen and; back row: James Hartnett received their Certificates of Appreciation for not using sick leave in FY16. Postmaster Bautista-Tirado embraced her employees for having no sick leave usage and stated, “These employees understand the significance of banking their sick leave so their tomorrows will have financial security. I could not be more proud of them.”

  

 

Retail Associate Joyce Larsen (above) was presented with her Gold Star Award from Postmaster Millie Bautista-Tirado for earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience transaction. “Joyce’s smiles are very contagious at Cocoa. She greets every customer with that smile. Thank you, Joyce, for providing great service,” said Postmaster Bautista-Tirado.

Congratulations and thank you Team Cocoa!

Mojica’s Second Gold

Orlando Alafaya Branch Retail Associate Elvira Mojica (center) was presented with her second Gold Star Award by Manager, Customer Services Ernesto Gonzalez (right) and Supervisor, Customer Services Calmellia Johnson (left) for earning a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience transaction.

Congratulations, Elvira!