USPS revenue rises 4.3 percent

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1 March, 2015 Issue Executive Board Postal Co-Chair: Jagdeep Grewal Postmaster, Sacramento (A) Industry Co-Chair: Miles French Pitney Bowes Presort Services Industry Vice Co-Chair: Patti Ghan Legislative Data Center Secretary: Israel Camarena Neopost Treasurer: Kathy Pescetti Admail West Advisory Council Administrative Chair: Ralph Petty Communications Chair: Cara Beyenka Admail West Education Chair: Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones, Ed.D., MDC Pitney Bowes Membership Chair: Jacqueline Whitten Pitney Bowes Postal Liaison (A): Candace Cheathon USPS USPS Manager, Marketing (A): Daisy Daniels Customer Relations Coordinator (A): Candace Cheathon Business Mailer Support Analyst: Randy Holt Manager, Business Mail Entry: Tammy Talso Manager, Consumer & Industry Contact (A): Joseph Houseworth Mailing Standards Specialist (A): David Lai Manager, USPS Sales: Sherri Moberg-Plasch Address Change: Sacramento District Marketing Secretary fax PCC newsletter Publishing: Communications Chair Cara Beyenka. Admail West Printing and Mailing Donated By: Admail West USPS revenue rises 4.3 percent $754 million net loss recorded during first quarter The Postal Service ended fiscal 2015 s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2014) with a 4.3 percent increase in operating revenue compared to the same period one year earlier. The net loss was $754 million. The operating revenue increase was partially driven by the record number of packages delivered during the holidays. Shipping and package volume rose 12.8 percent compared to one year earlier. The net loss included a $1.4 billion expense accrued for the mandated prepayment to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Other year-to-year highlights: Standard Mail volume rose 3.5 percent, driven by an increase in political mail volume. First-Class Mail volume decline slowed to a 1.1 percent decrease. Standard Mail revenue and First-Class Mail revenue were up 7.6 percent and 3.7 percent, respectively. These increases were driven partially by the January 2014 price increase. Our employees delivered double-digit growth in packages this holiday season, which shows our growing ability to compete for and win new package delivery customers, said PMG Megan Brennan. To keep the momentum going and to ensure we are the shipper of choice for our residential and business customers we will continue to expand customized delivery solutions and package capacity while delivering high levels of service. Jagdeep Grewal Postmaster, Sacramento

2 Industry Co-Chair Corner Miles French Change Up! The Annual Networking Breakfast was a smash! Our best networking event yet! Over 100 people attending, and they were making omelets left and right! We welcomed a few new faces to the Sacramento Mailing industry. Karen A. Padden the new Senior Plant Manager USPS West Sac, along with USPS District Manager Jeff Lelevich bringing us the latest Postal news. Our vendors came through with over $ in Gift cards for the raffle. Yeah vendors! On March 12 th The Sacramento PCC will provide a presentation for the April 26th 2015 USPS postage rate increase. This will be presented jointly by Stephen Walmer of Neopost and the USPS. Breakfast too! Our first meeting in the newly appointed PCC room at the Royal Oaks Post Office! On April 9 th The USPS will provide a Plant Tour of the major processing site for the USPS in West Sacramento. We will have some food, and conduct a regular PCC meeting with Education topic and get a behind the scenes look at this impressive plant. What s this?? Two events in one day?? On the morning of April 9 th, join us in West Sacramento for our Plant Tour and meeting. Later on, join all the fun folks from the mailing community and Postal Employees at the Sacramento River Cats Opening Night & Postal Night! You can get your tickets at $15 each, and INCLUDES parking. We will all sit together in one section only 200 tickets available, do not wait to buy or you will be sad. You can have the tickets mailed to you, give us your address through the website. PCC contact is Candi Cheathon at Growing Together is the theme for the National Postal Forum in This year presents a unique opportunity for Sacramento PCC members as this premier event is being held in Anaheim. The NPF will bring together in one place influential mailing and shipping professionals. For the first time, National Postal Forum (NPF) attendees will have the ability to receive Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM) certification at the National Postal Forum in Anaheim, CA, held May 17-20, This is an exclusive opportunity for NPF attendees! Instructors from the USPS National Center for Employee Development (NCED) will travel to the Forum and provide certification classes. Next up on your Sacramento PCC Schedule: March 12 th, 8:30am PCC Meeting & Education Session on 2015 USPS Rate Increase Impact Presented by Senior Business Analyst, Stephen Walmer at Neopost and the USPS Continental Breakfast will be provided. April 9 th, 8:30am PCC Meeting & Education Session & USPS West Sacramento Plant Tour 3775 Industrial Blvd. West Sacramento CA April 9 th, 7:05pm Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees Raley Field West Sacramento CA May 14 th, 8:30am PCC Meeting & Education Session May 17 th 20 th, National Postal Forum Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA For more information go to June 11 th PCC Meeting & Education Session on How to Do Business With CA State Government Presented by Wayne Gross from Department of General Services, State of California Remember to visit the website for current information at Sacramento PCC meetings are held at the Royal Oaks Post Office on the second Thursday of each month, unless there is a scheduled event at another location. Check the website! The PCC executive board holds a meeting on the last Thursday of each month, via conference call. Reach out, and we can send out the call in number. page 2. March, 2015 Issue

3 Short Notice! How-To Webinar Get Executive Mail Center Manager Certification at NPF For the first time, National Postal Forum (NPF) attendees will have the ability to receive Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM) certification at the National Postal Forum in Anaheim, CA, held May 17-20, This is an exclusive opportunity for NPF attendees! Instructors from the USPS National Center for Employee Development (NCED) will travel to the Forum and provide certification classes. Join an hour webinar on March 4, 2015 at 1 p.m. (EST) to understand more about the program and how this certification provides a solid foundation in mail center management and a return on investment. Speakers: Hear from Paul Warrick, Manager, National Center for Employee Development and Maureen Goodson, Executive Director, National Postal Forum The EMCM course is a comprehensive training program that is designed for individuals who wish to develop Mail Center Management skills. It offers a certified designation that emphasizes professionalism in Mail Center Management. The course teaches skills needed to manage more effectively, boost productivity and cut costs. The program is sponsored by the USPS and has been developed by a professional committee with representatives from the mailing industry. To earn official certification, participants are required to attend all 14 planned sessions and pass an exam at the completion of each module. The NPF and the USPS NCED have designed a program that allows EMCM trainees to also benefit from major NPF program elements, including: Sunday Events: National Area Focus Group and PCC Opening Session Monday Morning Opening General Session Technology Tuesday General Session Exhibit Hall Peer to Peer Roundtables Networking Partnership Luncheon Limited space is available for the course. Preregistration is required to reserve your space. The fee for EMCM certification course is $ with the purchase of a NPF full registration. Webinar registration is required. Please see instructions to participate below: Attendee Information US/Canada Attendee Dial-in: (866) Password: Conference ID: Attendee Direct URL: If you cannot join using the URL listed above, please use the alternate logins below: Alternate URL: Event Number: Please visit us on the USPS Industry Outreach website. Thank you for your support of the United States Postal Service. --Consumer and Industry Affairs

4 PCC River Cats Night Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees Thursday, April 9 th at 7:05pm, Raley Field Have you heard? The Sacramento River Cats are now the SF Giants AAA team! Join us for Opening Day! Thunderstix Giveaway! First 7,500 fans through the gates get a free pair of Thunderstix. Also Enjoy: Free Parking, Pre-Game Opening Day Ceremonies, PLUS Free Peanuts & Cracker Jacks for PCC Members Buy tickets at SacPCC.com for just $15! Tickets can be mailed to you before game day if you include your Name & Address when purchasing! Or, contact Candi Cheathon at to arrange a pick up. Hosted by the Sacramento PCC & USPS

5 Forever Stamp Prices Unchanged Postal Service Committed to Growth; Action Taken to Increase Needed Revenue The United States Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of a price increase for Mailing Services products based upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI) cap authority. The filing, if approved, would keep Forever Stamps at their current price of 49 cents. The First-Class Mail prices for these products are: Current Proposed: Letters (1 oz.) 49 cents 49 cents Letters additional ounces 21 cents 22 cents Letters to all international destinations $1.15 $1.20 Postcards 34 cents 35 cents BME Postpourri Today s action is the latest in a series of steps the Postal Service has taken as part of a comprehensive approach to achieve financial stability. By growing volume, revenue and contribution, the Postal Service will continue to 2/26/2015 meet America s mailing and shipping needs well into the future. While improving efficiency in streamlining its Cara network Beyenka and seeking legislative changes, the Postal Service must address an outdated business model. 2/26/2015 RE Sac PCC March 2015 Newsletter.htm Sacramento, CA; 'Ghan, Patti From: Ko, Duk H Sacramento, CA Sent: Thursday, February 26, 201 To: Cara Beyenka; 'Miles M. Fr Cc: Daniels, Daisy M West Sac Subject: RE: Sac PCC March 2015 N From: Some of the key elements Ko, Duk of H the - Sacramento, proposal include CA [duk.h.ko@usps.gov] the following: From: Maintains single-piece Ko, Duk Sent: Thursday, H Sacramento, stamp February CA [duk.h.ko@usps.gov] prices 26, at cents 9:59 AM Sent: Thursday, February 26, :59 AM To: To: Addresses PRC Cara concerns Cara Beyenka; Beyenka; 'Miles M. about French'; 'Miles underwater Cheathon, M. Candi French'; R Sacramento, products Cheathon, CA; Yan, Will Candi West Sacramento, R - Sacramento, CA; Polk, Angela T CA; Yan, Will - West Simplifies Special Sacramento, Sacramento, Services CA; 'Ghan, Patti' to CA; reduce Polk, redundancy Angela T - Sacramento, and improve CA; customer 'Ghan, Patti' ease of use Cc: Daniels, Daisy M West Sacramento, CA; Houseworth, Joseph R Palermo, CA; mdavidek@postagemeter.com For BSN Cc: Daniels, Daisy M - West Sacramento, CA; Houseworth, Joseph R - Palermo, CA; Subject: RE: Sac PCC March 2015 Newsletter The filing does not affect mdavidek@postagemeter.com Postal Service Shipping products and services and are proposed to become effective Subject: on For BSN April 26, The RE: PRC Sac PCC will review - March the 2015 prices Newsletter before they are proposed to become effective on April 26, Attachments: 2015, to determine if image001.emz prices are consistent with applicable law. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For BSN For more information about the Postal Service, visit and As of January 2015: industry at large dim weight pricing criteria have changed! As of January 2015, Industry At Large DIM Weight Dimensional weight (DIM w Dimensional pricing weight (DIM criteria weight) have is a methodology changed used to price packages based Dimensional weight (DIM weight) is a methodology used to price packages based on the on package the volume, no on the package volume, not its weight package volume, not its weight. Dimensional weight (DIM weight) is a methodology used to price packages based on the package volume, not its weight USPS will only apply DIM Weight in rare scenarios USPS will only apply DIM Weight in rare scenarios (when a package is priority mail AND over one cubic foot AND going (when a package is priority mail AND over one cubic foot AND to zones USPS will 5 through only apply 9) DIM Weight in rare s to zones 5 through 9) to zones 5 through 9) When USPS applies When USPS applies DIM Weight, the US DIM Weight, When the USPS USPS applies billable weight DIM is less Weight, than competitors the USPS because billable the volumetric weight divisor is less has not changed than competitors changed because the volumetric divisor has not changed Thank you, Duk Ko Business Service Network Representative, EAS 16 Sacramento District 3775 Industrial Blvd West Sacramento CA (916) (Office) (916) (Fax) duk.h.ko@usps.gov March, 2015 Issue. page 3 Thank you, Duk Ko Business Service Network Representative, EAS 16 Sacramento District 3775 Industrial Blvd West Sacramento CA (916) (Office) (916) (Fax) duk.h.ko@usps.gov

6 membership list Express Members Admail West, Inc. Bell and Howell CA Legislative Data Center Cenveo Discount Mail Inc Dome Printing DST Output and Mail Services Int l Mailing Equip. Hasler Postage Meters Mailing Systems, Inc. Mailrite Print & Mail, Inc. Pacific Gas & Electric Pacific Standard Print Pitney Bowes Pitney Bowes Presort Services Priority Members Capture Technologies Factor Systems Kern U.S.A. Response Envelope Company Sacramento Postal Customer Council P.O. Box West Sacramento, CA Return Service Requested First-Class Mail Postage & Fees PAID USPS Permit No. G USPS Rate Increase Impact Presented by Stephen Walmer, Neopost & USPS PCC Meeting & Education Session & USPS West Sacramento Plant Tour 8:30am 3775 Industrial Blvd. West Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees Opening Night & Postal Night! 7:05pm Raley Field West Sacramento National Postal Forum Anaheim Convention Center For more information go to Do you have a suggestion for a meeting topic, a tour or a good speaker for a meeting? If so, please share your suggestion with any board member, or webmaster@sacpcc.com. March, 2015 Issue February Meeting, 2015 Networking Breakfast business card drawing sponsors & Winners! NPF Registration Fee [val. $925]: Jeff Carvalho, Sponsor: NPF $50 Studio Movie Grill Gift Card: Lou Correia, Sponsor: MSI $50 Gift Card: Johnny Yang, Sponsor: Sacramento PCC $25 Macys Gift Card: Deanna Quok, Sponsor: Tension Envelope $25 Shell Gas Cards: Jill Guerrero, Vicki Iander & Steve Gulesserian Sponsors: Canon USA & Pitney Bowes Presort Srvcs. $25 Panera Gift Cards: Carolyn Hotaling & Joanna Wright Sponsor: Mailrite Print & Mail $25 Starbucks Gift Cards: Kim Walker, LaVerne Barnes, Lynette Chan & Monica Cuellar Sponsors: Pitney Bowes, Post City Credit Union, Response Envelope & Zoom Copiers $25 BJ s Rest. & Brewhouse Gift Card Sharon Yee, Sponsor: JMP Business Systems Exec. Board Meetings are held the last Thursday of every month. Upcoming Meetings 2015