Santa Ana District Postal Customer Council

Santa Ana District Postal Customer Council
Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date:
Monday, September 12, 2011 meeting held at the Santa Ana USPS on Grand Ave, started at 10:05 AM

Board Members Present:
Vince Torrenueva, Penny Woodworth, Ken Snavely, Michelle Palomino, Scott McGuire,  Michele Marasca, Kim Baker, Sid Stoker, Scott Jones, (Dave Napier-2nd meeting)

1. Secretary Minutes

Review Secretary minutes/Vince
The minutes were submitted to and approved by the board.

2 . Treasurer’s Report

Review Treasurer report/ Vince
We have $11,045.76 on balance. Copy to approve was not available.
(duplicate check amount needs to be changed. Will need new report to approve on Oct 3 board meeting)

3. Recap Deputy PMG Visit

Ken was his chauffeur for three days. He was impressed with the PCC. Vince thought he was down to earth. Scott felt there were respectful questions from the audience. Scott has pictures to use for the newsletter. We had very good attendance considering we only had 1-1/2 weeks to prepare.

4.September 21, National PCC Day

Vince has a telecom this afternoon. Penny needs to find a way to get an 11 foot screen to the Sheraton. It needs to be there by 6 AM. We don’t want to leave it overnight, as the hotel will not be responsible for it. There will be celebrity lookalikes wandering through to keep the Hollywood atmosphere. Michele M. is going to San Diego, so somebody will be needed to take pictures. So far registration is low – under 100, but there are always walk-ins.

5. November 10 Event

We need donations for the Postal Buck giveaways. Vince suggested we let each vendor who donates a prize speak. The board decided that Vince should be the speaker instead. If there aren’t enough donations the PCC will buy a prize. Everyone who attends that day will receive a Postal Buck ticket. We will have our Eagle awards on that day, as well as the 2012 Executive Board nominations. The board members will weed out non-attendees, and make a decision at the December lunch. Michelle thought you have to be a board member before serving on the Executive board. Vince will look into it. Vince will run for one more term as Chair.   As far as topic, the main choice is rate changes, but we need to have a backup. We’ll wait until the expected announcement this week before deciding. Scott Jones agreed to handle rates, but if we have another topic he might not have time to prepare. Rates usually draw people in. We will make the final decision via email. Scott McGuire needs art by end of September in order to design the flyer. We need attendance from PCC day to gather names for certificates.

6. Event Badges

Advantage priced them, but were expensive. It isn’t their main area of print. Kim Baker suggested Coast Label. Michelle P. said Jim Helm’s company might be able to help. Dave Napier offered to get a price.

7. Holiday Board Member Lunch

We need to decide on a day and location for the lunch. Vince will put suggested locations on a list, and we will have a voting process.

8. Sub-Committees

Newsletter – Lead article will either be Ron Stroman or National PCC Day. Michele needs a person to interview. Scott M. said Lisa Phillips from Biola University has agreed to it. For Ask the Eagle we thought of answering real questions instead of light-hearted fun facts.

Next Board Meeting will be Monday, October 3, 2011 at the USPS on Grand Ave in Santa Ana.

Meeting adjourned at 11:07am by Vince Torrenueva.

Minutes submitted by Kim Baker, SADPCC Secretary