Due to the holidays approaching and with PEAK season upon us, the November FESA training will be cancelled.

It was scheduled for November 20th, at 8:30 EST. 

 We had a great agenda in 2025 with our FESA sponsored training.

I thank all of our facilitator that gave their time and provided the great, informative sessions for the membership.  

Mari Beth Kirkland
UPMA National Education Committee Chair

On Wednesday, October 15, we hosted the inaugural session of the new UPMA LEADership Development Program. We are excited about the potential this program holds to strengthen our leadership capabilities and support our continued growth.  When you have an opportunity to please review the video by clicking on the link below and share your thoughts.  You can send them to information@unitedpma.org.  Your feedback is vital as we work together to develop and enhance our leadership initiatives.  Thank you for your ongoing commitment and leadership.

 https://zoom.us/rec/share/zVLgcleXZi6dr1RiVvT1YH59zB-rVTcs6DF89rqLWR1yIA4YSLwWC5doxg5CdFDu.ZMhxlvv_twTvi8rr

Earl Husbands
UPMA National Membership Director

As a means of engaging and developing our members at future UPMA Fall Conferences, I am excited to share the official 2025 UPMA CAOS Recap Video, highlighting the wonderful event we had in Chicago this year.  Please take a few minutes to watch the video by clicking on the link below:

CAOS 2025 Video - ILUPMA

All of the UPMA Fall Conferences that we hold each year are very similar to the one in the video.  Please stay tuned to updates for UPMA events by visiting Events | United Postmasters and Managers of America We hope to see you at some if not all of our events! 

Earl Husbands
UPMA National Membership Director

UPMA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: from Dave Cook

I want to share information provided by UPMA National Office about the new UPMA Leadership Development Program hosted by Kevin Terry. It is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 8:30 PM EST.  The purpose is to build a culture of excellence among USPS leaders at all levels. Save the date, and spread the word to our Active members to ensure maximum engagement. The more leaders involved, the stronger our impact. The link to the meeting is below. 

https://zoom.us/j/96126189823?pwd=9FQQkKnK5aDOND6yQasL2q0Wd36I00.1

Meeting ID: 961 2618 9823

Passcode: 088856

Additional training may be found on the National website, UnitedPMA.org under the communication tab

https://www.youtube.com/@UnitedPMA/playlists

https://www.youtube.com/@UnitedPMA/playlists

Today I’m excited to share another inspiring and uplifting photo/video montage from our recent 2025 UPMA Western Officers Conference (WOC) that was held in Meridan, Idaho on October 3-4, 2025.  It was another incredible event filled with guest speakers, training, vendors, and entertainment.  The energy and collaboration at WOC was simply amazing!  Please click on the link below and take a look for yourself:

 https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2vZjNzco/j2OKUfJlh91BllGdOWhrPg/watch?utm_content=DAG2vZjNzco&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0eaf38db00

 If you haven’t yet attended an in-person UPMA event, I strongly encourage you to do so.   They are truly incredible and showcase the dedication, passion, and genuine love and respect our members have for one another and they serve as a reminder of the great things we can achieve together.  Please stay tuned to updates for UPMA events by visiting National Events | United Postmasters and Managers of America.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Earl Husbands
UPMA National Membership Director                                                             10/30/25

Dear Member,

It is that time again, time for the Benefits of UPMA Membership …

Training sponsored by FESA. 

This month our featured speaker is C. Scott Christiansen and he will be covering Leadership Skills.  Join us to learn some different strategies and skills to manage your staff.  Leadership can be the key to a productive and successful environment.

The training as always is at 8:30 PM. Eastern time on Thursday September 18, 2025.  I encourage anyone who can to get on and see what UPMA has to offer, growing leaders today to keep the USPS strong tomorrow.  The link if you didn’t get or can’t find the calendaring message is below. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98315223600?pwd=a2DtfkvxnsUzsfXiWEPk05TtgxNeoz.1&from=addon

Mari Beth Kirkland
UPMA National Office