At the Oct. 2, 2025, Branch Meeting the name of Mark Havens was drawn he/she was not present so she could not claim the amount of $205.00.  The next drawing will be at the November 5, 2025, Branch Meeting for $210.00.  Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!  

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President- Michael Barrett

                   Johnathan Morris

Vice-President- Phillip Taylor- Acclamation

Treasurer- Steven Vasquez- Acclamation

Secretary- Doyle Langston- Acclamation

Sgt-at-Arms- Manuel Herrera- Acclamation

Health Benefit Rep- Sharon Rucker- Acclamation

Director Of Retirees- Miranda Miller- Acclamation

Trustees- Rodney Anderson, Elaine Walker, Keith Robertson, Felix Tijerina, Alicia Kirkland-Perkins, David Brown, Hilda Campos, Alonzo Cortez, Chris Vasquez.

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Both By-law changes that were presented in September passed.
Branch meetings will now be held the first Wednesday of the month and we will be required to have a quorum of 20.

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Congratulations to our, brother, Larkin Henderson upon the Graduation of his son.

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Michael Gleason, Charmaine Parramore, Dezzmin Santiago, Elizabeth Collar, Migena Borg, Altonette Wilson, Nahuel Villafano

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Danuta Lee and Robert Walker

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Frank Cortez, Frank Laguna, Frank Ramirez, Don Bainbridge, Ceslo Jimenez, Oscar Reyes, Mary Gillespie

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We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our following Sisters / Brothers, and their family, upon their recent loss Danavan Tanner upon the loss of his father, Mary Gilespie upon the loss of her sister. May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.

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Qualifications - Must be a Letter Carrier Member, active or retired, in good standing of NALC Branch #226, or an immediate family member thereof, which includes spouse, children (adopted or step-children), and grandchildren.

Applicants must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning (accredited college or junior college) and must provide proof of said enrollment when the attached application is submitted. This grant will be paid by check to the college or university of the winning applicant. Applications must be submitted to the Branch office beginning September 01, 2025 and by no later than November 01, 2025.

The method of selection will be by a drawing from all qualified applicants, and the drawing will be held at the December 4, 2025 Branch Meeting. These funds will be paid directly to the college or university during the month of January 2024.

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At the Sept 4, 2025, Branch Meeting the name of Jessie Downe was drawn he/she was not present so she could not claim the amount of $200.00. The next drawing will be at the October 2, 2025, Branch Meeting for $205.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

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Congratulations to our, Sister Malaina Cruz upon the birth of their new baby.

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Denise Ballard, Natalie Bennett, Nina L Bldesoe, Brittney N Chapman, Justin L Cole, Billy E Davis, Viviane L Diadhiou, Leon Elamin, Everett C Ellis, Andy D Forh, Brenda N Freeman, Victor A Galindo, Bernardino Galvan, Jeralyn D Gentry, Nathaniel D Hanson, Ben A Heggan, Erik N Hughes, James R Leonard, Cordarius O Johnson, Alicia Jones, Shariece E Lewis, Zachery Logan, Collen B McDonald, Jesus E McLin, Sydney A Melle, N N Morris, Tiler W Myers, Kameron T Petrie, Salvatore Phelps, Chaine Pierre, Garry L Price, Marilyn M Proctor, Patricia R Ramirez, Debbie L Rayes, Crystal Reyes, D Robinson, Paul A Rodriguez, J G Suarez, Jessika M Sutton, Amanda V Torres, Cindy M Velazquez, Dandrea R William, G L Wilson and Kayla C Young.

There was no August branch meeting due to NO QUORUM

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Darrell Jones, April Summerhill and Robert Walker

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Randy Cortez, David Garcia Reagen White, Ricky Trammell, Zonda Townsend, Gerald Plumleigh, LaPorsha Henderson and Rhonda Middlebrooks

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We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our following Sisters / Brothers, and their family, upon their recent loss Johnnie Gray upon the loss of his brother-in-law, Joe Williams upon the loss of his sister, Sherry Willis upon the loss of her son. May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.

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1. NOW READS:

ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch # 226 shall be held on the first (1) Thursday of each month at the designated address posted on the Branch website, at 7:00 pm. If a conflict should arise an alternate meeting place will be chosen by the Executive Board.

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ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch #226 shall be held on the first (1) Wednesday of each month at the designated address posted on the Branch website, at 7:00 pm. If a conflict should arise an alternate meeting place will be chosen by the Executive Board.

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2. NOW READS:

ARTICLE III.
Meetings

Section 3 - A Quorum shall consist of twenty-five (25) members in good standing.

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ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS

Section 3 - A Quorum shall consist of twenty (20) members in good standing

Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 6:30 pm through 8:30 pm. This year’s banguet will be held at the:

LOGANS ROADHOUSE
948 NE LOOP 820
HURST, TX. 76053

Each Officer, Steward, and Retired member is entitled to two (2) reservations at no charge. Each additional reservation will be at a cost of $30.00 per reservation. We ask that you please RSVP to Branch Office and leave message or talk with Miranda, Director of Retirees at 817-284-5131 by no later than October 3, 2025.

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In accordance with Article V of the National Constitution, this is official notice to all members of the Panther City Branch #226, Fort Worth, Texas, that nominations for all elected officers for the term 2026-2028 will be accepted at the October 2nd Branch Meeting. The nominations will be open for the following positions: President (full-time), Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, HBR/MBA Representative, Sergeant-At-Arms, Director of Retirees, and five (5) Trustees.

The election of officers will be by mail-out ballot according to Article V of the Branch By-Laws. All candidates for Branch Office and/or for a delegate position must certify in writing that he/she has not voluntarily or otherwise held, accepted, or applied for a supervisory position in the Postal Career Service for any period of time, whether one (1) day or a fraction thereof, either detailed, acting, probationary or permanently, anyone serving in this capacity shall be ineligible to run for any office or to be a delegate for a period of two (2) years after termination of such supervisory status.

Nominations for delegates to the 2026 — 74th National Convention, which will be held in Los Angeles from August 3-7, 2026, will also be accepted at the October 2nd Branch Meeting; the election for delegates will be held at the November 6th Branch Meeting. All candidates for the position of officer and/or delegate must be current in payment of their dues in order to be eligible to be a candidate.

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At the June 6, 2025, Branch Meeting the name of Amanda Bruce was drawn She was not present so she could not claim the amount of $195.00. The next drawing will be at the August 7 2025, Branch Meeting for $200.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR NAME could be drawn!!!

Congratulations to our brother Lee (downtown station Rt.#424) and wife upon the birth of their baby boy.