Flash Bulletins are paid for by members of the APWU. Information contained in these bulletins is intended for APWU members. Member questions and/or comments regarding any flash bulletin content are always encouraged. Reading of publications prepared for and financed by dues paying members by those who do not is yet one more example of non-members accepting benefits that have been paid for by others! 

COPA CLUB YIELDS MORE WINNERS!

Brothers and Sisters, due to purchasing Valleyfair tickets through their group sales program, Valleyfair traditionally gives the local a various number of complimentary (good any day) tickets to the park! This year we were sent 6 tickets and have taken this opportunity to draw 3 names from our list of COPA CLUB members for a pair of Valleyfair tickets.

Congratulations to:  Jerry Kolb (MVS), Kip Narbo (Clerk Craft), and Tedd Bennethum (MVS).  To date our COPA CLUB has yielded 15 winners of cash and/or merchandise.

• Entry in to the club is as easy as donating $10.
  Your check made out to “APWU COPA” can be sent  to:
  APWU COPA
  PO Box 96542
  Washington DC 20077

Or Cash and Check donations are also accepted at our NE Minneapolis Union Office at 1234, NE 4^th St, Minneapolis 55413.   If you prefer a hands free approach, you can contribute by calling PostalEase – follow the prompts, and give as little as $1 per pay period or choose Electronic Fund Transfers from your banking institution.  All the details necessary are available through your APWU Steward or calling 612-623-0677.

What ever method you choose, The Minneapolis Area Local is given regular reports from the National APWU COPA site so you are included in our Local Drawings for our COPA Club cash & prizes!  Don’t miss your chance to participate today.   Thanks to all who are already on board!

APWU MILITARY VETERAN NEWS!

In May 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) learned that an employee, a data analyst, took home electronic data from VA that was stored in his home on a laptop computer and external hard drive.  This data was subsequently stolen from his home.

The data lost is primarily limited to an individual's name, date of birth, and social security number. In some cases, spousal information may have been included.  The VA has determined that information on up to 26.5 million veterans may have been compromised.

What should I do to protect myself? Do I have to close my bank account or cancel my credit cards?

At this point there is no evidence that any missing data has been used illegally. However, VA is asking all veterans to be extra vigilant and to carefully monitor bank statements, credit card statements, and any statements relating to recent financial transactions, and to immediately report any suspicious or unusual activity.

For tips on how to guard against misuse of personal information, visit the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.ftc.gov/.  You do not have to close your bank account or cancel your credit cards. You should, however, take steps to protect yourself against identity theft.

One way to monitor your financial accounts is to review your credit report. By law you are entitled to one free credit report each year. Request a free credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, TransUnion – at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

On Saturday, September 16, 2006, the Minneapolis Area Local will be sponsoring and hosting our initial “COPA CLUB APPRECIATION & CASINO NIGHT.”  In what we hope will become an annual event, we will have free food and beverages for all our 2006 COPA Club members along with free “Casino Money” COPA Club members can use to play any one of several games we will be providing with professional dealers etc. 

In addition, many prize drawing will be conducted and held all while everyone socializes and has a great time!  This will be a huge event and we will need as many volunteers as possible to help work the event and make sure all have a good time!

If you can volunteer for this event or you just have questions, please contact our Co-Chair of this event, Peggy Whitney at 612-623-0677.  Our next COPA CLUB APPRECIATION & CASINO NIGHT MEETING will be immediately after our June 29^th Legislative and Organization Committee (L/OC) meeting.   The L/OC meeting will begin at 4:00 PM and the COPA meeting will begin at 5:00 PM with both being at our Union Hall located at 1234 4^th St NE in Northeast Minneapolis.  Please let us know if you want to volunteer and if you attend the meeting there will be free Pizza on us! 

UPCOMING EVENTS!

August 4^th 7:30 AM, The Annual Faust-Terwedo APWU Golf Tournament will take place at Sundance Golf course.  This tournament features a shot gun start, great prizes, and coordinated finish to ensure all participants can enjoy a free meal and awards presentation while they socialize and enjoy the day!  This is open to all APWU members, immediate family and invited guests of the local!  Watch your future issues of the flash for tournament entry forms, or go to www.minneapolisapwu.org and click flash bulletins where you will find our April 26, 2006 flash which contains the entry form and details!

September 16^th, APWU COPA Appreciation and Casino Night – Have you contributed to APWU COPA?  Participation through PostalEase, EFT, or at least $10 check or cash makes you eligible for hundreds of dollars in prizes AND members who belong to the club will be treated to free food and beverages while they last during this event!  Call PostalEase, or send those checks made out to APWU COPA in today!

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