November 2024 Minutes
JAMES E PARKS JR. NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT BRANCH 526 MINUTES – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS
JAMES E PARKS JR. VIRGINIA BRANCH 526
MINUTES – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lloyd Cox called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm at Merrifield P & D C in Merrifield VA. The following officers were present: Lloyd Cox, President; Alice Jackson, VP of Customer Service; Deborah Farmer, VP of P&DC; Junemarie Brandt, Editor and Chief; and Joanne Farmer, Secretary/Treasurer. Committee Chairs: Deborah Holley - Constitution/By-Laws; Harold Wade – Legislative; Andrew Martin - Membership; and Kenneth Marshall - Sergeant at Arm. The following Committee Chairs were absent: James Reedy, and Darcy Driscoll.
The agenda was read, and Alice Jackson motioned to accept the agenda as read with any additional corrections; Junemarie Brandt 2nd; motion passed.
The minutes were read, and Deborah Farer motioned to accept the minutes as read with any necessary corrections; Tina Barrett 2nd; motion passed.
The Treasury Report was read, and Junemarie Brandt motioned to accept the report with any necessary corrections; Darryl Beasley 2nd; motion passed.
Committee Reports
Constitution and By-laws – Chair, Deborah Holley
No report
Legislative- Chair, Harold Wade
No report
Membership – Chair, Andrew Martin
Signed up 1 new member
Benevolence – Chair, Darcy Driscoll
No report
Resolution – Chair, James Reedy
No report
Sargent-At-Arms – Chair, Kenneth (Kenny) Marshall
No report
Editor in Chief – June Marie Brandt
No report
Advocacy Reports
Rose Allen – no cases
Darryl Beasley – 2 LOW in lieu 14-Day
Junemarie Brandt – 3 I&I, 2 appeal LOW
Lloyd Cox – 3 I&I
Deborah Farmer – no cases
Joanne Farmer – 2 I&I
Deborah Holley –no cases
Alice Jackson – 1 I&I and settlement for LOW
Andrew Martin – no cases
Harold Wade – no cases
Old Business
New Business
Lloyd stated we have been pushing Bill House 82. It is the windfall offset, which means if you are a postal employee, you are entitled to Social Security, and they cannot reduce it. Lloyd encourages the members to contact their congressman to get them to sponsor the Bill.
Darcy stated the audit committee audited the secretary/treasury book, which is good and has no discrepancy.
NAPS National Convention at Foxwood Resort Casino Mashantucket, CT, from August 10, 2024, to August 13, 2024. The overall comments about the convention were very enjoyable, well-organized, high-tech, and informative. Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General, addressed the supervisors at the convention. Greg Gray gave an outstanding presentation. Branch 526 was well-represented on the national convention committees. Also, Branch 526 Hospitality Room was a success. Overall, the networking was outstanding. Junemarie Brandt won one of the newsletter awards, and Joanne Farmer won 3rd place for Website.
November is the election for the Vice President of Customers, Vice President of P&DC, and Secretary/Treasurer. Lloyd assigned an election committee, chair Darryl Beasley, and Yvette Merkison.
Eastern Region Cabinet Meeting is January 16 – 29, 2025 in Cleveland, OH.
Deborah Holley won the $50 raffle drawing for attending the meeting.
Motion to adjourn was made at 8:00 pm by Andrew and 2nd by Darryl Beasley; motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Farmer
Secretary/Treasurer