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Considering Retirement?
Announcing an APWU Retirement Seminar – Wednesday, February 1, 2006

When:

• Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Time:

• 5:00 to 5:30 PM Pizza and Beverages
• 5:30 to 8:00 PM Retirement Seminar

Who:

• Minneapolis Area Local Members and Spouses  *** please respond as requested below!

 What:

• This retirement seminar will be conducted on behalf of the local by Minnesota APWU President and former Local Business Agent, Don Sevre!  Don has substantial training in Civil Service Retirement and Federal Employee Retirement Systems.  Additionally, Don has conducted numerous retirement seminars for APWU members throughout the state which have been well received by those in attendance.  Don will be assisted by Jim Henry!  Jim has served in a number of capacities for the Minneapolis Area Local, and is currently an Assistant Coordinator at our Bulk Mail Center.  Like Don, Jim has substantial knowledge of the applicable USPS retirement systems! 

 Where:

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 160 Union Hall
  2522 Marshall St. NE
  Minneapolis, MN 55418 (Next Door to Jaros’ Bar) 

***   Due to limited seating and to ensure adequate supplies and pizza,we need to know you plan to attend.

To reserve your place call us at 612-623-0677 or leave a message on our voice mail by Friday, January 27, 2006.  We will need to know how many will attend and if you intend to arrive early for pizza!

2006 Local COPA Thermometer

We once again begin a New Year and thus renew our campaign to build upon our local efforts to contribute to APWU COPA!  Last year we awarded over $750.00 to COPA contributors and this year we will look to give out even more cash awards in relation to our COPA Thermometer level! 

Even though all the details of our 2006 COPA incentives will be released in future publications of the local….If you already contribute through PostalEase, Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT), check, or cash…keep those coming and you will be included in new (and what we think will be increased) opportunities for cash drawings for all contributors!  Our goal for 2006 is to exceed $20,000 in COPA donations and increase participation through EFT and PostalEase contributions!   The Minneapolis Area Local is recognized for each member of our local who has contributed by cash, check, EFT or PostalEase.  This is confirmed to us by monthly print outs received from APWU Headquarters…..We will begin awarding cash prizes based on this print out and our level of contributions!   The earlier you contribute the more chances you will have to win!  

 4^th ANNUAL Bemidji Ice Fishing Extravaganza

Bemidji APWU Local President, Jim Walinski has once again sent us notification and an invitation to participate in what will be Bemidji Local’s 4^th annual “Ice Fishing Extravaganza!”

This invitation is extended to all Minneapolis Area Local members!   The event will be held at noon on Sunday, February 19, 2006.    It will be on Lake Bemidji accessed through the North Woods Access!

If you will recall, in 2005, the Minneapolis Area Local participated in afund raising event due to an auto accident that severely injured Big Jim Walinski!  The event was a huge success and along with aiding Big Jim’s recovery, Big Jim is excited to report he has now been able to purchase a new banjo! 

If you would like to attend this fun event you can contact Bemidji Local #1069

Entertainment Chairperson, Richie Curtis at 218-759-9722!

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