Retired member and former officer Harriet Weikert turns 80 on January 25.  Let's all send her a card to wish her a Happy Birthday! Her address is 1544 Grimes Circle, Urbana 43078.  

Congratulations NEW RETIREES

Ms. Michelle L. Arnold Retired Postmaster Jackson
Marilyn K. Mulholland Retired Postmaster Spencerville
Ms. Mari Beth Kirkland Retired
Postmaster Windsor
Laura S. Reese Retired Postmaster Montpelier
David A Bair Retired Member Columbus
April J Stidham Retired Member Wauseon
Ms. Kathleen M. Yun Retired Member Elyria
Mr. Matthew A. Doherty Retired Postmaster Grove City
Brent Shadbolt Retired Postmaster Wauseon

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) 2025: From OPM.gov

Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuitants and survivors and eligible Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees and survivors will receive a COLA effective December 1, 2024. The increase will be reflected in your January 2, 2025, payment. CSRS annuitants will receive a 2.5% COLA and eligible FERS annuitants will receive a 2.0% COLA.

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UPMA POSITION AVAILABLE TO UPMA RETIRED MEMBERS: WWW.unitedpma.org

Full Time Executive Assistant and Office Administrator Position

Company Description

United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) exists to mentor, guide, and support all Postmasters, Managers, Supervisors, and other EAS professionals, as well as anyone aspiring to these positions. We provide members with networking opportunities and essential training to help them achieve their professional goals. We are dedicated to creating avenues through which all United States Postal Service employees can help one another in matters concerning their careers.

Role Description

This is a full-time Executive Assistant and Office Administrator position located in Alexandria, Virginia. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting executive-level staff and ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly. This role will require handling confidential information, scheduling, handling phone and email communications, creating expense reports, and performing other administrative tasks, as needed.

Note: This position is currently posted for application only from members of UPMA who have retired, or will be retired on, or before, the start date of employment which is January 1, 2025. The application period is open until Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9 PM, EDT. Interviews for this position will take place between Monday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Application Process: If you are interested in this position please send a letter of application, including your qualifications for the position to President-elect Tony Leonardi (tonyupmafl@gmail.com) and current Executive Director Dan Heins (dheins@unitedpma.org) prior to the application deadline on September 27th.

Click on this Link to the Federal Retirement Newsletter:

https://www.myfederalretirement.com/ira-contirbutions-secure-act/