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Official News Publication of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Volume 29 Number 3 Circulation 5000 Edited Maiden, NC November/December 2012 President’s Message Season’s Greetings! I would like to thank the Piedmont District #50 for helping with this year’s Fall Booster in Salisbury. Thanks to everyone that attended. There was a lot of good information that was shared. Chris Derrick has resigned from our NCRLCA Board. (See his letter of resignation within the newsletter.) We would like to thank Chris for serving on the State Board and wish him well in the future. The Board has appointed past President Brenda White to fill this vacancy until the elections at the 2013 State Convention. (See the Board statement in this issue.) We welcome Brenda back to the State Board. The National Steward System went into effect November 17 th , 2012. Please see the NCRLCA website for Steward Assignments for your office. As I am writing this, I am hearing rumors that members of both the Senate and House are trying to find common ground on some form of Postal Legislation during the Lame Duck Session. We all need to stay informed on this through the National website www.NRLCA.org as well as our www.NCRLCA.com website. With the election behind us we will have some new members of Congress from North Carolina so we will need to educate the new members of our needs and continue to let the re-elected members know where we stand on our views. During this holiday season I hope that everyone remembers the true reason for the season. Remember to spend time with your families and love ones during the holidays. Pam and I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas season. May God bless you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Inside This Issue Auto/Homeowners Ins. 3 Auxiliary News 13 Calendar 14 Chaplain’s Message 3 FEHB 4 NCRLCA.com 3 Officer Assignments 2 PAC 6/7 President’s Message 1 Retirement 5 Safety 4 South Atlantic Conference 3 State Steward 8-12 South Atlantic Conference January 28-29, 2013 Atlanta GA Derek Harpe

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Page 1: President’s Message Season’s Greetings!...Official News Publication of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Volume 29 Number 3 Circulation 5000 Edited Maiden,

Official News Publication of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association

Volume 29 Number 3 Circulation 5000 Edited Maiden, NC November/December 2012

President’s Message

Season’s Greetings!

I would like to thank the Piedmont District #50

for helping with this year’s Fall Booster in

Salisbury. Thanks to everyone that attended.

There was a lot of good information that was

shared.

Chris Derrick has resigned from our NCRLCA

Board. (See his letter of resignation within the newsletter.) We would like to

thank Chris for serving on the State Board and wish him well in the future. The

Board has appointed past President Brenda White to fill this vacancy until the

elections at the 2013 State Convention. (See the Board statement in this issue.)

We welcome Brenda back to the State Board.

The National Steward System went into effect November 17th

, 2012. Please

see the NCRLCA website for Steward Assignments for your office. As I am

writing this, I am hearing rumors that members of both the Senate and House are

trying to find common ground on some form of Postal Legislation during the

Lame Duck Session. We all need to stay informed on this through the National

website www.NRLCA.org as well as our www.NCRLCA.com website. With

the election behind us we will have some new members of Congress from North

Carolina so we will need to educate the new members of our needs and continue

to let the re-elected members know where we stand on our views.

During this holiday season I hope that everyone remembers the true reason

for the season. Remember to spend time with your families and love ones

during the holidays.

Pam and I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas season. May God bless

you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Inside This

Issue Auto/Homeowners Ins. 3

Auxiliary News 13

Calendar 14

Chaplain’s Message 3

FEHB 4

NCRLCA.com 3

Officer Assignments 2

PAC 6/7

President’s Message 1

Retirement 5

Safety 4

South Atlantic Conference 3

State Steward 8-12

South Atlantic Conference

January 28-29, 2013

Atlanta GA

Derek Harpe

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North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers’ Association

Officers

PRESIDENT

DEREK HARPE 781 Baltimore Rd.

Advance, NC 27006-7817

Phone 336-998-5293

Peach Belt 5

Roanoke Chowan 7

Durham County 12

Cumberland Hoke 20

Sea Level 23

Cleveland/Gaston 29

Tidewater 52

Union County 54

VICE PRESIDENT

CARL KELLY 7661Wilkins Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28311-9361

Phone 910- 488-5424

Ashe 6

Foothills 10

Five County 28

Guildford County 30

Person 41

Rockingham County 46

Watauga/Avery 57

SEC’Y.-TREAS.

RONALD L. LINEBERGER 3668 Startown Rd.

Maiden, NC 28650-8722

Phone 704-732-1604

FAX 704-735-9094

Smokey Mountain 11

Caswell County 14

Tri County 25

French Broad 31

Roaknoke 44

Rutherford/Polk 47

Piedmont 50

Executive Committee

RETIREMENT

DALE SAIN PO Box 52

Vale, NC 28168-0052

Phone 828-461-5057

Alamance 1

Wake County 24

Mecklenburg 38

Orange County 39

Randolph County 42

Wayne County 56

SAFETY

DANIEL CAUDLE 5744 Seward Rd.

Pfafftown, NC 27040-9618

Phone 336-924-0966

Albemarle 2

Alleghany County 4

Burke/Caldwell 9

Harnett County 32

McDowell/Mt. Mitchell 36

Tar River 51

FEHB

BRENDA WHITE 1336 Schoolhouse Rd

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-8180

Phone 252-771-8180

These Assignments Subject to Change

Brushy Mountain 3

Southeastern 8

Catawba/Lincoln 15

Central Carolina 16

Yadkin River 26

Johnston County 34

Appointed Officers

CHAPLAIN DOUG BYRUM

1016 Cuthbertson Road

Waxhaw, NC 28173-9751

Phone 704-843-3284

AUTO-HOME INS. REP.

Mitch Reece

211 Wheel Crest Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9729

Phone 336-764-2747

HISTORIAN

RONALD L. LINEBERGER 3668 Startown Rd.

Maiden, NC 28650-8722

Phone 704-732-1604

PROVIDENT GUILD

HAROLD KNIGHT 738 Stone Mountain Rd

Stoneville, NC 27048-7689

Phone 336-573-3274

P.A.C. CHAIRMAN VAN HEATH

25722 US Hwy. 64

Jamesville, NC 27846-9272

Phone 252-792-6614

PAST PRESIDENT

BRENDA WHITE 1336 Schoolhouse Rd

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-9596

Phone 252-771-8180

WEB MASTER

Jeff Essick

229 Essick Lane

Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9129

336-775-2519

[email protected]

MAIL NEWS ITEMS BY 10TH OF MONTH

and Address Changes

TO:

RONALD L. LINEBERGER 3668 Startown Rd.

Maiden, NC 28650-8722

Phone 704-732-1604

FAX 704-735-9094

Please notify the officer assigned to your

district four weeks ahead of your meeting

so as to eliminate any conflict of meeting

dates as much as possible. State Steward

Conley and Sr. Assistant State Stewards

Hudgins and Smith are unassigned and will

attend as many district meetings as their

schedule permits.

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NCRLCA Website

The NC website (ncrlca.com) is up and running.

If you have not visited it, please take a look. We are

attempting to keep the info as current as possible.

We now have a page for posting District Meeting

notices. I need your help in order to post the

meeting notices timely. Please either mail or email

info as soon as you have it. My address and email

information can be found on page two of this

newsletter.

Any additional pertinent information that you

have or would like to see on the site will be

reviewed and posted contingent upon the board’s

approval. There are no plans for a forum or a

location for personal comments on the site. The site

(ncrlca.com) is for informing our members by

providing current information as timely as possible.

The NC board has no intention of allowing any

information on the site that will offend any member.

Any suggestions for content will be appreciated and

considered pending review.

Thank you, Jeff Essick

South Atlantic Conference News

The 36th annual South Atlantic Conference will

be held in Atlanta, GA January 26-28, 2013. Crowne

404-768-6660, ask for the SAC rate.

Auto-Homeowners’ Insurance Update

It is that time of the year when everybody gets

busy with holiday plans. When you are participating

in your added activities, it is good to know that you

are adequately covered in case of an accident. Our

insurance provider can help you make sure you have

the right protection for your individual situation. Do

not be fooled by some of the advertisements that you

see for other companies. Lower premiums do not

always compare apples to apples coverage. Call me if

you have any questions.

There is a new emphasis now on homeowners’

policies from our provider. If you are a district

president or secretary-treasurer, please send me

information as soon as possible about your upcoming

spring meetings. I need a contact person as well as the

time, date and location of your meeting for scheduling

a representative from our insurance provider to give a

presentation on the homeowners’ insurance. I will be

looking forward to hearing from you on this.

As always, feel free to call if you have any

questions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to

all of you. Mitch Reece

Chaplain’s Message Doug Byrum, Chaplain

Christmas at Night

Read Ephesians 5:3-20 You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy

nation, God’s own people, in order that you may

proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of

darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9 (NSRV)

Jesus was born when shepherds were “keeping

watch over their flock by night” (Luke 2:8). The

world into which he came was as dark as the night. an

iron-fisted military ruler was on the throne in Rome.

Palestine’s governor, Herod, was cruel. Joseph and

Mary came to Bethlehem to register and to pay taxes

to a dictator. The world was troubled by hunger,

poverty, disease, and ignorance. Because many of our

carols sound sweet and gentle, we forget the harsh

world into which Jesus was born.

Our world is troubled by war, political conflict,

hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hunger, disease,

poverty, ignorance, racial strife. Each of us at some

time suffers loss and discouragement. Death,

emotional breakdowns, family quarrels, loneliness,

and suicide mar the picture of joy proclaimed by

Christmas. And the darkness of our own sin can

become an almost overwhelming burden.

But Jesus came because the world is dark and

troubled. His light and love penetrate the darkness;

and if we follow him, we will “have the light of life:

(John 8:12).

Prayer: Help us to remember, O God, that the peace

on earth proclaimed by angels at Jesus’ birth is peace

for our world and our lives. Amen.

Thought for the Day: What shall I do to bring Christ’s

light into the darkness?

Prayer Focus: Those feeling overwhelmed and

discouraged during the holidays

God bless all of you and have a Merry Christmas,

Doug and Linda Byrum

Season’s Greetings

Harriet and I would like to wish all rural carriers

and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year.

Ronald and Harriet Lineberger

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This article is not going to be just another "Make

sure you drive safely in the snow and ice" warning.

We all know that we have to reduce our speed and

following distance. We know the rules regarding

braking. We are aware that if the back end of the mail

vehicle begins to slide to the left, that we turn the

steering wheel to the left to correct the slide. These

are rules of driving that should be mentioned just to

remind us of the danger that is present when snow and

ice are present. But this article will mainly deal with

our daily duties during inclement weather.

Firstly, we should have proper clothing and

footwear. In the footwear department, a good pair of

boots or cover boots will make for a more comfortable

day. The boots need to be water repellant so that your

feet will stay dry. A wet pair of socks will cause the

feet to lose a lot of heat. It is also necessary to keep a

dry pair of socks with you on the route.

Remember when departing the mail vehicle to

plant your feet firmly on the snow. Don't put one foot

on the snow and attempt to leave the vehicle. This

could result in the foot on the snow slipping and

causing a strain, sprain or break. When carrying a

parcel to the door, take short steps all the way to the

parcel drop off. Be sure to climb the steps slowly and

carefully.

Secondly, knowing what clothing to wear can be

confusing. The big, bulky down coat may be warm

but it may cause problems with moving around in the

vehicle. The experts tell us to dress in layers since

this is the best way to trap heat and keep out the cold

air. If it gets warm during the day, a layer can be

removed.

Staying comfortable on the route will be one less

worry on bad weather days. It will be tough enough

just getting all the parcels to the proper address

without having to fret over cold feet and body.

Thirdly, if you drive a private vehicle on the route,

be sure to keep safety equipment in the trunk for

emergency situations. A blanket or an extra coat

would not be overkill. It could possibly save your life

if the unexpected happens.

I hope that each of you have a wonderful and safe

holiday season.

Hi folks, I'm back. The State Board appointed me to

the Executive Committeeman position vacated by Chris

Derrick until our next convention. Ronald and I will be

helping you with FEHB for the next few months.

I hope you are all aware that open season began on

November 12 and will end on December 11 at 5 PM

EST. Federal Employees Vision and Dental plan ends on

December 10th at 11:59 PM EST.

This year please take the time to compare the

different plans offered to us as carriers.

Changes this year include coverage for a weight

management program and increased coverage for

nutritional counseling. Removal of the $5,000.00

maximum for covered infertility, removal of the annual

$500.00 limit for diabetic education. Coverage has been

added for foot orthotics, and a decrease in the co-pay for

services received at a PPO urgent care center.

These are just a few changes that could make a big

difference in the plans you choose.

So do your homework and compare plans, then

make the best decision for you and your family.

Brenda White, Executive Committeeman Because of an inadvertent error, OPM did not

provide the NRLCA with accurate premium rates for the

Rural Carrier Benefit Plan (RCBP) based on the

Arbitration award in July 2012. Premium rates for active

rural carriers that appear on the back page of the 2013

RCBP brochure and appeared in an article in the October

issue of The National Rural Letter Carrier are incorrect.

The monthly premium rates for retired carriers are

correct on the RCBP brochure and in the October

magazine article. The correct 2013 biweekly Postal

premium rates for the RCBP are as follows:

For current rural carriers

(appointed before 7/3/2012)

POSTAL BIWEEKLY PREMIUM

Tot. Premium USPS Carrier

Self (381) $278.41 $209.39 $69.02

Family (382) $568.66 $466.27 $102.39

For new rural carriers

(appointed on or after July 3, 2012)

Self (381) $278.41 $204.09 $74.32

Family (382) $568.66 $454.46 $114.20 Ronald Lineberger, Sec/Treas

SAFETY

“IT’S NOT A

RACE” Danny Caudle

FEHB

Brenda White

Ronald Lineberger

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When you reach your full retirement age, you can work and earn

as much as you want and still receive

your full Social Security benefit

payment. If you are younger than full

retirement age and if your earnings

exceed certain dollar amounts, some of

your benefit payments during the year

will be withheld.

This does not mean you must try to

limit your earnings. If we withhold

some of your benefits because you

continue to work, we will pay you a

higher monthly benefit amount when

you reach your full retirement age. In

other words, if you would like to work

and earn more than the exempt amount,

you should know that it will not, on

average, reduce the total value of

lifetime benefits you receive from

Social Security-and may actually

increase them.

Full Retirement Age

For persons born during the years

1943-1954, the full retirement age is

66. If you were not born in this period,

you can find your full retirement age

on page of your Social Security

Statement.

Retiring Early

If you’ve earned 40 credits (credits

are explained on page of your

Statement), you can start receiving

Social Security benefits at 62 or at any

month between 62 and full retirement

age. However, your benefits will be

reduced based on the number of

months you receive benefits before you

reach full retirement age.

If your retirement age is 66, benefits

will be reduced:

25 percent at age 62;

20 percent at age 63;

13 1/3

percent at age 64; or

6 2/3

percent at age 65.

Delaying Retirement

You may decide to wait beyond

your full retirement age before

choosing to receive benefits. If so, your

benefit will be increased by a certain

Here is how this works: after you

reach full retirement age, we will

recalculate your benefit amount to give

you credit for any months in which you

did not receive some benefit because of

your earnings. In addition, as long as

you continue to work, we will check

your record every year to see whether

the additional earnings will increase

your monthly benefit.

Many people can continue to work

and still receive retirement benefits. If

you want more information on how

earnings affect your retirement

benefits, ask for How Work Affects

Your Benefits Publication No.

0510069), which has current annual

and monthly earnings limits, and is

available on the Social Security

website.

Percentage for each month you don’t

receive benefits between your full

retirement age and age 70. This table

shows the rate your benefits increase if

you delay retiring.

Year of birth Yearly increase rate

1937-1938 6.5%

1939-1940 7.0%

1941-1942 7.5%

1943 or later 8.0%

Rules that may affect your survivor

If you are married and die before

your spouse, he or she may be eligible

for a benefit based on your work

record. If you start benefits before your

full retirement age, we cannot pay your

surviving spouse a full benefit from

your record.

Also, if you wait until after your

full retirement age to begin benefits,

the surviving spouse benefits based on

your record will be higher.

You can find answers to

frequently asked questions about

Social Security, learn about factors

that could affect your benefits and

much more by visiting Social

Security online at:

www.socialsecurity.gov. if you do not have access to the

Internet, you can get information

about Social Security by calling 1-

800-772-1213 (1-800-325-0778 for

the deaf or hard of hearing) or by

visiting a local Social Security

office.

Other useful websites

www.mymoney.gov

This website contains

calculators for financial planning

and information on money-related

matters, such as retirement planning

and starting a small business.

www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/nearretireme

nt.pdf

Have you determined how much

money you will need in retirement?

There are many tools available to

help you, such as the Taking the

Mystery Out of Retirement Planning

Workbook available at this link.

www.sec.gov/infestor/seniors.shtml

Are you looking for information

about the investment options

available to you as you enter

retirement? The Securities and

Exchange Commission has a wealth

of information on different

investment products and topics

available at this website.

www.usa.gov.topics/seniors.shtml

This website has a varity of

resources for seniors on topics

including retirement planning,

housing and health.

www.socialsecurity.gov

Dale Sain, Retirement

Receiving Benefits While You Work Need More Information?

Retirement Age Considerations

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Elections

Are Over The elections are over. Your PAC is not here to

high five you if you supported President Obama or

console you if you supported Romney. We have to

concern ourselves with what is happening and what

will be happening on Capitol Hill. There will be

many new faces in Congress come January. We

need to get access to these new members as soon as

possible to make them aware of what we do and

what we need or do not need. Education is a very

large part of what our PAC does. Think back to

before you were a Rural Carrier and how much you

did not know then that you do know now. Most

members of Congress are just like you were before

you came to work here. You thought you knew

what went on in the Post Office. I bet you were

surprised when you actually came to work. We

have to talk, lobby and/or educate; whatever term

you want to use. If we don’t get to them, who

might provide them with bad information?

6-Day delivery is on the line. If we lose 6-day

delivery we will never get it back. Think about all

that truly means. How many of our RCAs will stick

around if they can only work when we are sick or

on leave. Would you hang around? Many of us

cannot get off now when we want to, what will our

future look like with few relief carriers? Once we

lose 6-day, many of our mailers will leave and they

too, will not come back. Some forward looking

entrepreneur will step forward and take our

business. Giving up 6-day is not a smart business

decision, but when has that stopped upper

management from making bad decisions?

We desperately need your financial support

to keep our lobbyists working on Capitol Hill

and ---- if you have not called your member of

Congress and both Senators to voice your

support of six day delivery; WHY THE HECK

NOT? 2012 was an election year and while

neither of our Senators were up this year, every

member of the House was and we now have

several new members from NC and they

probably know little or nothing about Rural

Delivery. Call them. Write letters to their in-

state offices. Make your voice heard and protect

your job and benefits and the future of the

United State Postal Service. (Sample letters can

be found at www.nrlca.org from the Home Page

under “LEGISLATIVE/PAC UPDATES,

ACTION ALERT!”)

NC Membership 4842

NC PAC Donors 119 (2.45%)

Members missing 4723 (97.55%)

2.45% of our members are carrying a lot for the rest

of us. Please send in your PAC donation today.

Just imagine the power this organization would

have if the numbers above could be reversed. UPS

would no longer be the largest lobbying

organization, it would be US.

You don’t have to break your bank account to

support PAC. We have members that have donated

$5 this year and we will have members that will hit

$500 or $1000 by the end of the State Convention.

Every donation helps. Make your donation today.

Thank you.

Send PAC Donations to:

Van Heath

25722 US HWY 64

Jamesville NC 27846-9272

Phone: 252-792-6614

Cell: 252-809-2144

Email: [email protected]

For internet security; when emailing,

Subject line should read “PAC”

Write those letters to your members of Congress

and to both Senators and follow up with a phone

call. Remember to always use the in-state addresses.

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2012-2013 PAC Donor List PLATINUM Level

($1500+)

Jeanette Dwyer

Danny Caudle

DIAMOND Level

($1000+)

RUBY Level ($500-

999)

Van Heath

ELITE Level ($250-

499)

Chris Barber

Van Carter

Dennis Conley

Heather Cook

Sally Corriher

Derek Harpe

Robin Hoyle

Bryan Hudgins

Carl Kelly

Ronald Lineberger

Brenda Prevatte

Jimmie Reavis

Lynn Shoe

Barbara Smith

Betty Westbrook

Brenda White EXECUTIVE Level

($100-249)

Lynn Adams

Debbie Bennett

Tom Brown

Doug Byrum

James Comer

Lola Erexson

Ken Frazier

Louise Fulwood

Phillip Fulwood

Vicki Gray

Robert Gurganus

Cathy Hogan

Stanley Howell

Brenda Johnson

Harold Knight

EXECUTIVE Level

($100-249)

(continued)

Sue Ligon

Connie Lindsay

Dale Sain

Rhonda Sears

Donald Sellers

Mike Shue

James Simmons

Linda Sweezy

Doretha Wagoner

Pete Williford

LEADERSHIP

Level ($50-99)

Mary Lou Alligood

Donald Ayscue

Brenda Bateman

Wanda Biles

Phyllis Black

David Boege

Henry Bottoms

Agnes Brinn

Bud Cale

Kerry Carawan

Michael Caswell

Judy DiBacco

(Friend)

Jeff Essick

Kelly Futch

Brenda Gibbs

Claire Glass

Don Gottshall

James Holmes

Eileen Jensen

Bonnie Johnson

James Morrison

Gail Naillon

Mitch Reece

Kaye Smith

SUPPORTER Level

($5-49)

Bill Bailey

Bobbie Battle

Terry Bell

Dianne Boone

Cynthia Bunch

Mack Caudell

Dawn Chambers

Rebecca Cockrell

Jackie Corey

Karen Davis

Lula Davis

Chris Derrick

Marvin Downing

Jeanette Dwyer

Vivian Earley

Odessa Elliott

Kay Elswick

Jerry Huffines

Joann Gurganus

Nancy Hargrave

Jeannette Heath

Priscilla Hyatt

Judy Jones

Mary Josewitz

Janet Kight

Christine Laney

Sara Leonhardt

Melissa Liverman

Jadwiga McClelland

Jarrod McKinney

Norbert Mildner

Ivy Monger

Sharon Moore

Kathy Nicholson

Nancy Odham

Etta Palmer

Virginia Patterson

Edward Pearce

Kim Ranker

Roberta Rauen

Ellen Reavis

Laurie Ross

Laura Ruiz

Sharon Rush

SUPPORTER Level

($5-49)(continued)

Latoya Shine

Tracy Spencer

Patricia Stanley

Phermela Tann

Dianna Valente

Ann Voliva

Joseph Whitley

Ernest Young

Sustaining Members

Mack Caudell

Sally Corriher

Chris Derrick

Jeanette Dwyer

Ken Frazier

Van Heath

Priscilla Hyatt

Bonnie Johnson

Mary Josewitz

Janet Kight

Christine Laney

Sara Leonhardt

Sue Ligon

Melissa Liverman

Jadwiga McClelland

Norbert Mildner

Jim Morrison

Reggie Neal

Terry Neutze

Kim Ranker

Mitch Reece

Laurie Ross

Laura Ruiz

Mike Shue

David Tew

Dianna Valente

Betty Westbrook

Joseph Whitley

Ernest Young

Donor list is current

through

18 November 2012

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STATE STEWARDS

NORTH CAROLINA

MID-CAROLINAS

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

Dennis Conley

PO Box 2136

Franklin, NC 28744-2136

828-369-3847

ASSISTANT DISTRICT

REPRESENTATIVES

Barbara Smith

PO Box 14985

Raleigh, N C 27620-4985

919-212-1564

Sally Corriher

445 Corriher Gravel Rd

China Grove, NC 28023-9497

704-855-2629

Tracy Davidson

6008 Davidson Drive

Matthews, NC 28104-5449

704-821-8016

GREENSBORO

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

Frank Suttles

PO Box 745

Carrboro, NC 27510-0745

919-932-7835

ASSISTANT DISTRICT

REPRESENTATIVES

Barbara Smith

PO Box 14985

Raleigh, N C 27620-4985

919-212-1564

Bryan W. Hudgins

149 Corner High Road

Eure, NC 27935-9701

252-357-2406

Sally Corriher

445 Corriher Gravel Rd

China Grove, NC 28023-9497

704-855-2629

Mid Carolinas District Representative Dennis Conley

New Assignments and Addresses

You will find in another section of the North

Carolina Rural Carrier a listing of all office

assignments in the new National Steward System.

These listings are subject to change at any time and

any changes would be listed in the state magazine

and on the NCRLCA.com website.

If you have an issue in your office you should first go to your local

steward if you have one, then to the area steward, assistant district

representative (ADR) or district representative (DR) to seek assistance. If

you cannot reach them, then contact your appropriate DR for assistance.

Please remember, in the new system, Frank cannot assist you if your route is

in a Mid-Carolina office and I cannot help if your office is in the

Greensboro District. Two (2) ADRs are assigned to both districts and can be

contacted, but please try to contact your assigned steward/representative

before calling someone else. While all DRs and ADRs are full-time NRLCA

employees, we will be on the road adjudicating grievances, handling PDIs,

or in meetings and we will try to return your call as soon as possible. The

area stewards are carrying their route and may not be able to return your call

until the evening. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me

for any assistance. Under the new National System we have been asked to

have PO Boxes for delivery of our mail and all have new email addresses.

These will be listed at the end of my article. We all look forward to this new

undertaking and realize there may be a few growing pains before everything

gets worked out but it will not take long.

Christmas Overtime

As you receive this issue, we will be in mid-stream of Christmas

overtime period. Many of you have voiced your opinion that it is not

Christmas overtime, but a period of assistance to make sure we do not get

any overtime. While I agree it is not overtime, but if they want to send me

home early and still pay me for the whole day that is just as good to me.

Christmas overtime began on December 1 and will end on December 21.

Management has found another way to punish the rural craft by not

including the overtime period until the 24th

. Do they believe the Christmas

mail will stop on the 21st and the next two (2) delivery days we will have no

Christmas mail to deliver? I think not. Several years ago, this occurred and I

brought it forward to the National Board at that time only to be told this is

the way it had always been and I politely told them this was the first and if

we agreed to it, it would not be the last. Since next year the pay period ends

on the 27th

will they continue overtime the two (2) days after Christmas, I

doubt it. Do not be afraid to ask for assistance on Saturday or Monday if you

need it to affect timely delivery for these days. We do not want to be going

to homes on Christmas Eve while our family is beginning Christmas

celebrations.

All stewards/representatives want to thank you for your patience during

this year. We have tried our best to represent every carrier to the best of our

ability. All of us wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you.

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New Steward System-Greensboro District

Frank Suttles, District Representative

As of November 17, 2012 the National Steward System started. There are going to be several changes within the state

concerning this. In the past, the stewards have all worked under Dennis Conley as the State Steward. The Assistant State

Stewards worked their assigned areas and all stewards in the state reporting to Mr. Conley. Under the new system we will

have 2 District Representatives within the state. In the Mid-Carolinas District, Dennis will become the District

Representative. In the Greensboro District Frank Suttles will become the District Representative. Working with Dennis

will be Tracy Davidson, Sally Corriher and Barbara Smith as Assistant District Representatives (ADR). In the Greensboro

District working with Frank will be Bryan Hudgins, Sally Corriher, and Barbara Smith as Assistant District

Representatives ADRs. As you can see, Barbara and Sally will be working within both districts.

Also, with these changes there will be a new position created within the steward system. This new position will be an

Area Steward position. With this change, there will be an area steward assigned to a group of cities. You will contact

these Area Stewards when there are issues (questions) within these cities. Included in these listings are cities that have

different stations within the city. In those stations where there might be a **local steward, any issues within that station

should go through the assigned local steward before going out of the office.

Remember, the Area Stewards, may be on their routes and you may have to leave a message. They will return

your call as soon as possible. If you have a problem reaching them, please leave a message. In your message leave your

name, your contact number (both slowly), the office that you work in and briefly tell us about the issue at hand.

Contact numbers for all representatives is listed below:

MID-CAROLINA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Name: Dennis Conley Barbara Smith Sally Corriher

Title: District Representative Assistant District Representative Assistant District Representative

Address: PO Box 2136 PO Box 14985 PO Box 460

City, State: Franklin NC 28744-2136 Raleigh NC 27620-4985 China Grove NC 28023-0460

Telephone: 828-369-3847 919-212-1564 704-855-2629

E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Name: Tracy Davidson Name: Kelly Kenny Futch Brenda Prevatte Bethany Small

Title: Assistant District Representative Title: Area Steward Area Steward Area Steward

Address: PO Box 277 Telephone: 910-270-4986 910-738-8424 910-457-5036

City, State: Matthews NC 28106-0277

Telephone: 704-821-8016

E-Mail: [email protected]

GREENSBORO DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Name: Frank Suttles Bryan Hudgins Barbara Smith

Title: District Representative Assistant District Representative Assistant District Representative

Address: PO Box 745 PO Box 21 PO Box 14985

City, State: Carrboro NC 27510-0745 Eure NC 27935-0021 Raleigh NC 27670-4985

Telephone: 919-932-7835 252-357-2406 919-212-1564

E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Name: Sally Corriher Barbara Smith Name: Audrey Solomon Carmen Cotts Gail Naillon

Title: Assistant District Representative Title: Area Steward Area Steward Area Steward

Address: PO Box 460 Telephone: 919-669-9515 347-678-9587 336-504-3519

City, State: China Grove NC 28023-0460

Telephone: 704-855-2629

E-Mail: [email protected]

Name: Daniel Caudle Jeff Essick Brenda White

Title: Area Steward Area Steward Area Steward

Telephone: 336-692-0147 336-775-2519 252-339-7792

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MID-CAROLINAS DISTRICT

ZIP OFFICE ZIP OFFICE ZIP OFFICE

Barbara Smith, ADR 28432 CLARENDON 28740 GREENMOUNTAIN

28323 BUNNLEVEL 28434 COUNCIL 28741 HIGHLANDS

28328 CLINTON 28436 DELCO 28742 HORSE SHOE

28334 DUNN/ERWIN 28444 HARRELLS 28743 HOT SPRINGS

28341 FAISON 28450 LAKE WACCAMAW 28745 LAKE JUNALUSKA

28344 GODWIN 28451 LELAND 28746 LAKE LURE

28365 MOUNT OLIVE/DUDLEY 28455 NAKINA 28747 LAKE TOXAWAY

28366 NEWTON GROVE 28456 RIEGELWOOD 28748 LEICESTER

28395 WADE 28479 WINNABOW 28751 MAGGIE VALLEY

28398 WARSAW/KENANSVILLE Brenda Prevatte, Area Steward 28752 MARION/OLD FORT

28412 WILMINGTON 28320 BLADENBORO 28753 MARSHALL

28412 WILMINGTON-MAGNOLIA 28340 FAIRMONT 28754 MARS HILL

28425 BURGAW 28364 MAXTON 28761 NEBO

28438 EVERGREEN 28369 ORRUM 28763 OTTO

28439 FAIR BLUFF 28372 PEMBROKE 28766 PENROSE

28441 GARLAND 28377 RED SPRINGS/SHANNON 28771 ROBBINSVILLE

28442 HALLSBORO 28382 ROSEBORO 28773 SALUDA

28447 IVANHOE 28383 ROWLAND 28777 SPRUCE PINE

28448 KELLY 28385 SALEMBURG 28778 SWANNANOA

28449 KURE BEACH 28392 TAR HEEL 28779 SYLVA

28457 ROCKY POINT/CASTLE HAYNE 28393 TURKEY 28782 TRYON

28459 SHALLOTTE 28399 WHITE OAK 28786 WAYNESVILLE

28460 SNEADS FERRY/HOLLY RIDGE Kelly Kenny-Futch, Area Steward 28787 WEAVERVILLE

28462 SUPPLY 28421 ATKINSON 28789 WHITTIER

28463 TABOR CITY 28435 CURRIE 28790 ZIRCONIA

28472 WHITEVILLE/CHADBOURN 28443 HAMPSTEAD 28792 HENDERSONVILLE

28501 KINSTON 28453 MAGNOLIA 28806 ASHEVILLE

28508 ALBERTSON 28454 MAPLE HILL 28806 ASHEVILLE-LONDON ROAD

28513 AYDEN 28458 ROSE HILL 28901 ANDREWS

28515 BAYBORO 28464 TEACHEY 28904 HAYESVILLE/WARNE/BRASSTOWN

28523 COVE CITY 28466 WALLACE 28905 MARBLE

28525 DEEP RUN 28478 WILLARD 28906 MURPHY

28526 DOVER 28516 BEAUFORT Sally Corriher, ADR

28527 ERNUL 28518 BEULAVILLE 28001 ALBEMARLE

28528 GLOUCESTER 28521 CHINQUAPIN 28012 BELMONT

28529 GRANTSBORO 28532 HAVELOCK 28016 BESSEMER CITY

28530 GRIFTON 28539 HUBERT 28020 CASAR

28538 HOOKERTON 28557 MOREHEAD CITY/ATLANTIC BEACH 28021 CHERRYVILLE

28540 JACKSONVILLE 28584 SWANSBORO 28023 CHINA GROVE

28540 JACKSONVILLE/BRYNN MAWR Dennis Conley, DR 28025 CONCORD

28551 LA GRANGE/SEVEN SPRINGS 28701 ALEXANDER 28031 CORNELIUS

28555 MAYSVILLE 28704 ARDEN 28033 CROUSE

28562 NEW BERN 28705 BAKERSVILLE 28034 DALLAS

28570 NEWPORT 28709 BARNARDSVILLE 28036 DAVIDSON

28571 ORIENTAL 28711 BLACK MOUNTAIN 28037 DENVER

28572 PINK HILL 28712 BREVARD/PISGAH FORREST 28040 ELLENBORO

28573 POLLOCKSVILLE 28713 BRYSON CITY 28043 FOREST CITY/BOSTIC

28574 RICHLANDS 28714 BURNSVILLE 28052 GASTONIA

28580 SNOW HILL 28715 CANDLER 28071 GOLD HILL

28585 TRENTON 28716 CANTON 28075 HARRISBURG

28586 VANCEBORO 28719 CHEROKEE 28078 HUNTERSVILLE

28590 WINTERVILLE 28721 CLYDE 28080 IRON STATION

28594 EMERALD ISLE PO 28722 COLUMBUS/MILL SPRING 28081 KANNAPOLIS

Bethany Small, Area Steward 27829 ETOWAH 28086 KINGS MOUNTAIN

28420 ASH 28730 FAIRVIEW 28090 LAWNDALE

28422 BOLIVIA 28731 EAST FLAT ROCK/FLAT ROCK 28091 LILESVILLE

28423 BOLTON 28732 FLETCHER 28092 LINCOLNTON

28430 CERRO GORDO 28734 FRANKLIN 28097 LOCUST/STANFIELD

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28107 MIDLAND 29720 LANCASTER Gail Naillon, Area Steward

28114 MOORESBORO 29726 McCONNELLS 27231 CEDAR GROVE

28115 MOORESVILLE/MOUNT ULLA 29727 MOUNT GROGHAN 27243 EFLAND

28115 MOORESVILLE-MAIN 29728 PAGELAND 27278 HILLSBOROUGH

28120 MOUNT HOLLY/STANLEY 29729 RICHBURG 27291 LEASBURG

28124 MOUNT PLEASANT 29730 ROCK HILL 27301 MCLEANSVILLE

28128 NORWOOD 29741 RUBY 27314 PROSPECT HILL

28137 RICHFIELD/NEW LONDON 29742 SHARON 27536 HENDERSON

28138 ROCKWELL 29743 SMYRNA 27573 ROXBORO

28139 RUTHERFORDTON 29745 YORK Jeff Essick, Area Steward

28144 SALISBURY 27012 CLEMMONS

28150 SHELBY GREENSBORO DISTRICT 27239 DENTON

28166 TROUTMAN Audrey Solomon, Area Steward 27260 HIGH POINT

28167 UNION MILLS 27501 ANGIER 27282 JAMESTOWN

28168 VALE 27504 BENSON/COATS 27313 PLEASANT GARDEN

Tracy Davidson, ADR 27524 FOUR OAKS 27317 RANDLEMAN/SOFIA

28103 MARSHVILLE 27569 PRINCETON 27360 THOMASVILLE

28105 MATTHEWS 27576 SELMA 27370 TRINITY

28110 MONROE/INDIAN TRAIL 27807 BAILEY 27371 TROY/BISCOE

28119 MORVEN 27520 CLAYTON 27407 GREENSBORO

28129 OAKBORO Barbara Smith, ADR Frank Suttles, DR

28133 PEACHLAND 27505 BROADWAY 27203 ASHEBORO/RAMSEUR

28134 PINEVILLE 27511 CARY 27207 BEAR CREEK/GOLDSTON

28135 POLKTON 27526 FUQUAY-VARINA/HOLLY SPRING 27208 BENNETT

28170 WADESBORO 27546 LILLINGTON 27214 BROWNS SUMMITT

28173 WAXHAW 27559 MONCURE 27215 BURLINGTON

28174 WINGATE 27562 NEW HILL 27229 CANDOR

28213 CHARLOTTE 27610 RALEIGH 27233 CLIMAX

28314 FAYETTEVILLE Brenda White, Area Steward 27235 COLFAX

28315 ABERDEEN 27823 ENFIELD/WHITAKERS 27242 EAGLE SPRINGS

28326 CAMERON 27837 GRIMESLAND 27244 ELON NC

28327 CARTHAGE 27909 ELIZABETH CITY 27253 GRAHAM

28337 ELIZABETHTOWN/CLARKTON 27910 AHOSKIE 27288 EDEN

28338 ELLERBE 27944 HERTFORD 27299 LINWOOD

28343 GIBSON 27957 MERRY HILL 27302 MEBANE/HAW RIVER

28347 HOFFMAN/MARSTON 27958 MOYOCK 27305 MILTON

28348 HOPE MILLS/PARKTON 27962 PLYMOUTH 27306 MOUNT GILEAD

28352 LAURINBURG/LAUREL HILL 27976 SOUTH MILLS 27310 OAK RIDGE/STOKESDALE

28356 LINDEN 27983 WINDSOR 27311 PELHAM/RUFFIN

28357 LUMBER BRIDGE Carmen Cotts, Area Steward 27312 PITTSBORO

28358 LUMBERTON 27560 MORRISVILLE 27315 PROVIDENCE

28373 PINEBLUFF 27248 FRANKLINVILLE 27325 ROBBINS/SEAGROVE

28376 RAEFORD 27249 GIBSONVILLE 27330 SANFORD

28379 ROCKINGHAM/HAMLET 27298 LIBERTY/JULIAN/STALEY 27343 SEMORA

28384 SAINT PAULS 27502 APEX 27344 SILER CITY

28390 SPRING LAKE 27514 CHAPEL HILL-TIMBERLYNE 27349 SNOW CAMP

28391 STEDMAN/AUTRYVILLE 27703 DURHAM 27356 STAR

28396 WAGRAM Danny Caudle, Area Steward 27376 WEST END/JACKSON SPRINGS

29702 BLACKSBURG/GROVER 27018 EAST BEND/SILOAM 27377 WHITSETT

29704 CATAWBA 27030 MOUNT AIRY 27392 YANCEYVILLE

29706 CHESTER 27040 PFAFFTOWN Sally Corriher, ADR

29709 CHESTERFIELD 27050 TOBACCOVILLE 27006 ADVANCE

29710 CLOVER 27052 WALNUT COVE 27007 ARARAT

29712 EDGEMOOR 27116 WINSTON SALEM 27009 BELEWS CREEK

29714 FORT LAWN 27284 KERNERSVILLE 27011 BOONEVILLE

29715 FORT MILL 27292 LEXINGTON 27013 CLEVELAND

29717 HICKORY GROVE 27320 REIDSVILLE 27016 DANBURY

29718 JEFFERSON 27358 SUMMERFIELD 27017 DOBSON

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27019 GERMANTON 28689 UNION GROVE 27860 PANTEGO

27020 HAMPTONVILLE 28690 VALDESE/CONNELLY SPRINGS 27863 PIKEVILLE

27021 KING 28692 VILAS 27864 PINETOPS

27022 LAWSONVILLE 28694 WEST JEFFERSON 27865 PINETOWN

27023 LEWISVILLE 28697 WILKESBORO 27866 PLEASANT HILL

27024 LOWGAP Bryan Hudgins, ADR 27869 RICH SQUARE

27025 MADISON 27507 BULLOCK 27870 ROANOKE RAPIDS/GASTON/WELDON

27027 MAYODAN 27508 BUNN 27871 ROBERSONVILLE

27028 MOCKSVILLE 27522 CREEDMOOR 27874 SCOTLAND NECK

27041 PILOT MOUNTAIN 27525 FRANKLINTON 27875 SCRANTON/SWAN QUARTER

27043 PINNACLE 27529 GARNER 27880 SIMS

27045 RURAL HALL 27530 GOLDSBORO 27882 SPRING HOPE

27046 SANDY RIDGE 27541 HURDLE MILLS 27883 STANTONSBURG

27048 STONEVILLE 27542 KENLY 27884 STOKES

27051 WALKERTOWN 27544 KITTRELL 27886 TARBORO

27053 WESTFIELD 27545 KNIGHTDALE 27888 WALSTONBURG

27054 WOODLEAF 27549 LOUISBURG 27889 WASHINGTON/CHOCOWINITY

27055 YADKINVILLE 27551 MACON 27892 WILLIAMSTON

28603 HICKORY 27557 MIDDLESEX 27893 WILSON/ELM CITY

28604 BANNER ELK 27563 NORLINA/MANSON 27897 WOODLAND

28605 BLOWING ROCK 27565 OXFORD 27919 BELVIDERE

28606 BOOMER 27572 ROUGEMONT/BAHAMA 27921 CAMDEN

28607 BOONE 27577 SMITHFIELD 27924 COLERAIN

28609 CATAWBA 27581 STEM 27925 COLUMBIA

28610 CLAREMONT 27583 TIMBERLAKE/HURDLE MILLS 27926 CORAPEAK

28615 CRESTON 27587 WAKE FOREST/ROLESVILLE 27928 CRESWELL/ROPER

28617 CRUMPLER 27589 WARRENTON 27932 EDENTON

28618 DEEP GAP 27591 WENDELL 27935 EURE

28621 ELKIN 27592 WILLOW SPRING 27937 GATES

28622 ELK PARK 27596 YOUNGSVILLE 27938 GATESVILLE

28624 FERGUSON 27597 ZEBULON 27942 HARRELLSVILLE

28626 FLEETWOOD 27801 ROCKY MOUNT 27946 HOBBSVILLE

28630 GRANITE FALLS 27805 AULANDER 27948 KILL DEVIL HILLS

28631 GRASSY CREEK 27806 AURORA 27954 MANTEO/MANS HARBOR

28634 HARMONY/OLIN 27808 BATH 27959 NAGS HEAD

28635 HAYS 27809 BATTLEBORO 27979 SUNBURY

28636 HIDDENITE/STONEY POINT 27810 BELHAVEN 27980 TYNER

28637 HILDEBRAN 27812 BETHEL 27986 WINTON/COFIELD

28640 JEFFERSON 27814 BLOUNTS CREEK

28642 JONESVILLE 27816 CASTALIA

28643 LANSING/WARRENSVILLE 27818 COMO

28644 LAUREL SPRINGS 27824 ENGELHARD

28645 LENOIR/HUDSON 27826 FAIRFIELD

28650 MAIDEN 27828 FARMVILLE

28651 MILLERS CREEK 27829 FOUNTAIN

28655 MORGANTON 27830 FREMONT

28657 NEWLAND 27831 GARYSBURG

28658 NEWTON/CONOVER 27834 GREENVILLE

28659 NORTH WILKESBORO/MORAVIAN FALLS 27839 HALIFAX

28663 PINEY CREEK 27843 HOBGOOD

28665 PURLEAR 27844 HOLLISTER

28670 RONDA/ROARING RIVER 27845 JACKSON

28673 SHERRILLS FORD/TERREL 27846 JAMESVILLE

28675 SPARTA/GLADE VALLEY/ENNICE 27847 KELFORD

28676 STATE ROAD 27850 LITTLETON

28677 STATESVILLE 27851 LUCAMA

28679 SUGAR GROVE 27852 MACCLESFIELD

28681 TAYLORSVILLE 27853 MARGARETTSVILLE

28683 THURMOND 27855 MURFREESBORO/CONWAY

28684 TODD 27856 NASHVILLE

28685 TRAPHILL 27857 OAK CITY

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NORTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

MR. L. E. WHITE

1336 Schoolhouse Road

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-9596

252-771-8180

VICE PRESIDENT

MR. BARRY CORRIHER

445 Corriher Gravel Road

China Grove, NC 28023-9497

704-855-2629

SEC./TREAS.

MRS. SUE KELLY

7661 Wilkins Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28311-9361

910-488-5424

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MRS. PEGGY SIMMONS

5418 Seven Creeks Hwy.

Nakina, NC 28455-9073

910-642-3754

MRS. NORMA WILLIFORD

511 Old Goldsboro Road Newton Grove, NC 28366

910-594-0433

MR. LINWOOD SMITH

1008 Dowling Road Raleigh, NC 27610-4419

919-212-1564

CHAPLAIN

MRS. CAROLYN WARD

3951 Virginia Rd

Tyner, NC 29780-9797

252-221-4683

PROVIDENT GUILD

MR. CHARLES ADAMS

1940 Shawtown Road

Glade Valley, NC 28627-9161

336-657-8962

HISTORIAN

HARRIET P. LINEBERGER

3668 Startown Road

Maiden, NC 28650-8722

704-732-1604

JUNIOR SPONSOR

MRS. SARAH STEWART 251 Cedar Drive

Stoneville, NC 27048-841

336-427-3675

PAST PRESIDENT

MR. BARRY CORRIHER

445 Corriher Gravel Road

China Grove, NC 28023-9497

704-855-2629

Auxiliary News

The Christmas season is upon us and going in full

swing. Several things come to mind, family, friends,

cousins, church and our rural carrier family, and the

list goes on. In this holiday season which seems to

have started before Halloween according to retailers,

my thoughts turn to how can I best serve and

accomplish the giving of gifts. I do not buy lavish or

even token gifts for friends just for show. Most of my

friends are like me, if I need it, I will go out and

purchase the item as long as I have the money to do so. Also, I have more

materialistic things than I need. It is time for me to clean my house not only

of materialistic items but also to clean my mind and soul.

This year has been difficult for me. In May, I decided a total knee

replacement was my best option. Now as I am healing, I know I did the right

thing. Recently, I have come to realize, “Yes, I am improving and I will be

fine.”

During the Christmas season, it is a time to be thankful for what we have

and what we can give and do for others. Many times we have heard give 10

percent of our money to the church for God’s work. As money can’t buy

everything, think about your time. We are all busy working or doing various

tasks. Remember, your time is valuable and you can give 10 percent or more

of your time to helping others. Volunteer at your local food pantry and/or

soup kitchen, collect toys for the underprivileged children in your area, help

someone with repairs to their home, ring a bell for the Salvation Army, and

look around your neighborhood to see if there is someone needing help. If

you seem to be unable to find something to do for someone, get in your car

and go visit a retirement facility or that elderly couple on your mail route

would appreciate a visit. Caroling is another way to give back to your

community. So what if you seem to sing off key, you are still spreading the

message and giving to God. This will not go unnoticed by God.

Take time to reflect on the auxiliary program, Program of Love, and the

humanitarian project, Epidermolysis Bullosa, (EB). This is a rare, genetic,

connective tissue disorder which does not have a cure. Kay Carter has put

together a wonderful program for the Auxiliary and “debra”, EB. Hopefully

you have heard about the program and are supporting EB and Kay.

A part of the National Auxiliary Program includes scholarships for our

Juniors. The national scholarships must be completed with attached

information where applicable and postmarked by March 1. Contact Kay

Carter or Sue Kelly, NC Auxiliary Secretary-Treasurer, for these forms.

At the Fall Booster meeting in Salisbury, the North Carolina Rural

Carriers came together to help one of their own, Dan Crookshank and his

family. Dan is no longer able to carry the mail as he has cancer. Dan wanted

to take his wife and daughter to the Biltmore House in Asheville for

Christmas. As the hat was passed, North Carolina Rural Carriers came

through for Dan and his family. Merry Christmas to you, Dan and family.

Wishing the entire North Carolina and National Rural Carriers and

Auxiliary members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Harriet Lineberger

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NCRLCA Dues for 2010-2011

[ ] Regular…Cash………...………………$559.00

[ ] 1187…Bi-Weekly….……………………$21.50

[ ] Retired……Cash………………………..$97.00

[ ] 1187R…Monthly…………………………$8.08

[ ] 73, RCA, RCR……Cash…..………….$188.00

[ ] 1187……Bi-Weekly..…………………….$7.23

The membership year begins July 1, ends June 30.

Please make checks payable to NCRLCA. Checks

or membership form should be mailed to Ronald L

Lineberger, Secretary/Treasurer. The address is

listed on page two.

NOTE: “Dues, assessments, contributions or gifts

to NCRLCA are not deductible as charitable

contributions for federal income tax purposes.”

POLITICAL ACTION FUND

Contributions are needed for the NCRLCA lobbying effort. The fund is

used to maintain friendly relations with members of Congress, to preserve

your fringe benefits and work practices, affecting the welfare of each rural

letter carrier, substitute, PTF, RCA, RCR, retired carrier and their

families.

Make checks payable to the NCRLCA PAC Fund and mail to:

Van Robert Heath

PAC Chairman

Address in on page two

Upon receipt of $5.00 or more, you will receive a membership card.

Please return this form with your contribution.

NAME__________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________

CITY___________________________________

STATE_____________________ZIP__________

DISTRICT_______________________#_______ CIRCLE ONE

REGULAR RETIRED SUBSTITUTE

MEMBERSHIP

If you have forgotten to pay your membership dues for the next year, please do so immediately. If your dues are delinquent, it could affect your Rural Carrier Benefit

Plan. The most convenient way to pay is to sign a “dues withholding” form (1187 or 1187R for retirees). If you need a form, please contact a board member. Regular

and substitutes can sign a form NOW.

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