Congratulations to Brothers Salvador Estrada at the N Richland Hills Station and John Newcomb of the
NCS (ANNEX) Station, who recently retired! Best wishes!!

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GUEST SPEARKER Shelby Clower addressed the membership regarding HR 70

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Branch Treasurer submitted November and December 2024 financial reports, which were approved by
the membership.

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We would like to send out our congratulations to Seminary Station carrier Charles Halla, whose son Josh Halla was chosen to be a pallbearer for President Jimmy Carter at the ceremony in the President's hometown in Georgia. What a great honor that was. We want to thank Josh Halla for his service and for his role he played in this ceremony.

The Branch will conduct an Open House at the newly constructed Branch Building to be held – December 22, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  The Branch will cater food from Olive Garden and drinks (no alcohol) to be held at:

NALC Branch 226

6900 Baker Blvd

Richland Hills, TX  76118

At the December 5, 2024, drawing the name of retired member Donald Bainbridge was drawn if he was present he would have won some money $175.00.  The next drawing will be at the January 2nd Branch Meeting for $180.00.  Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the following: Sterling Brown – arm injury, Ryan Clark – surgery, Brandon Dillion – Injury to feet, Jessie Kirklindesadler -  surgery, Ryan Vierkant – knee injury and Charles Winans – hip injury.  We wish all a speedy recovery!

(2) Archie Bradley and Quewanna Johnson

Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your benefits. Open Season officially begins Nov. 11, 2024, and ends Dec. 9, 2024. This season is unique because the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.In conjunction with the PSHB change, we are happy to announce that the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program will now be administered by Inspira Financial. With the FSA change, you will now have flexibility in how you pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, including a new debit card option.

Download the complete package here.

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Congratulations to Sister Karen Winklemeyer at the Polytechnic Station who recently retired! Best wishes!!

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NEW MEMBERS: NOVEMBER 7TH BRANCH MEETING – Twenty-one (21)

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PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES:

#1 NOW READS:

ARTICLE III. MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch #226 shall be held on the first (1st) 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.

CHANGE TO READ: (INBOLD TYPE)

ARTICLE III. MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch #226 shall be held on the first (1st) Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at:

American Legion post #569400

Felix Street

Fort Worth, TX 76115

‍If a conflict should arise an alternate meeting place will be chosen by the Executive Board.

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At the November 7, 2024, drawing the name of Hoy G Payne, Jr. was drawn, if he was present, he would have won $170.00. The next drawing will be at the December 5th Branch Meeting for $175.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our Brothers and Sisters, and their families, upon their recent losses: Michael Barrett – upon the loss of his mother; Tiffany Hall – upon loss of her uncle and Larkins Henderson – upon the loss of his sister. May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.

Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the following: Sterling Brown – arm injury, Graysen Cisneros – dog attack hospitalized left arm injury, Mary Gillespie – radiation/Bone cancer, Danuta Lee – shoulder surgery, Patricia McFatridge – mother having hip surgery, Donavon Tanner – mother had surgery, Zandra Roberson – knee surgery, Ryan West – had surgery and Charles Winan - hip injury. We wish all a speedy recovery!

Call to Order: Vice-President Christi Fite at 7:00 pm.Invocation: ChairPledge of Allegiance: Chair

Roll Call of Officers: Excused: Michael Barrett and Dole LangstonRoll Call of Stewards: Excused: Robert Branson, Tarrell Hammonds, Doyle Langston and Gabe Knight.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: MOTION – Felix Tijerina to accept the minutes of the previous meeting October 3, 2024, as printed, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

Communications & Notices: Chair reported.New Member Applications: Twenty-One (21) names Read

MOTION - to accept all new members, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: E Board recommendation: Three (3)

1. MOTION – Phillip Taylor that we dispense with the November 28, 2024 and December 26, 2024, E-Board Meetings and the January 2, 2025, Branch Meeting and that all members receive credit for said meetings, Keigh Robertson seconded. MOTION CARRIED
2. MOTION – Manuel Herrera to send President Michael Barrett to TSALC COP Meeting to be held January 25, 2025, in Austin, TX and that we pay hotel, per diem, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, seconded Steven Vasquez MOTION CARRIED
3. MOTION – Phillip Taylor to retain Miranda Miller for $4500.00 to do the Year End Reports for 2024, Keith Robertson, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

Training: Chair reported.Legislation: None.Health & Safety: None.

Health & Welfare: Sharon Rucker reported – Open Season.

Uniforms: Manuel Herrera

Old Business: 1) 2025 calendars – those ordered were distributed.

2. Election of Delegates to the TSALC 112th Texas State Convention to be held in Austin, Texas, July 28 – 30, 2025. List of Names Read

MOTION – Keith Robertson to accept the list of Delegates to the TSALC 112th Texas State Convention to be held in Austin, TX, July 28-30, 2025, seconded Felix Tijerina. MOTION CARRIED

3. 2025 Proposed Budgets both General and Building.

MOTION – Tommy Garrett to accept the proposed 2025 General Budget as printed, Keith Robertson, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

MOTION – Tommy Garrett to accept the proposed 2025 Building Budget as printed, Keith Robertson, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

New Business: None.Good of the Association: reported on Contract.Treasurer's Report: Treasurer submitted August and September 2024, financial reports.

MOTION – Manuel Herrera, to accept the August 2024 and September 2024 financial reports as printed, Alicia Kirkland-Perkins, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

Membership Drawings: The name of member Hoy G Payne, Jr. was drawn, for the $170.00 Membership Drawing, but since he was not present, next month's drawing will be for $175.00.

MOTION TO ADJOURN – Rodney Anderson, Phillip Taylor, seconded. MOTION CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm; 30 members were in attendance.

Respectfully submitted,

Christi Fite

PSHB is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits(FEHB) Program and will be administered by OPM. Coverage under the PSHB Program will be effective January 1, 2025.

Explore these documents to learn more about Postal Service Health Benefits
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PSHB Booklet

PHSB FAQ's

PHSB Enrollment

PHSB For Annuitants

PHSB For Employees

PHSB FACT SHEET

The Annual Officers, Stewards, and Retirees Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 6:30 pm through 8:30 pm.

This year's banquet will be held at the:
LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE
948 NORTH EAST 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 a cost of $30.00 per reservation. We ask that you please RSVP to Branch Office and leave a message or talk with Rosemary, office secretary at 817-284-5131 by no later than November 8, 2024.

Congratulations to Sister Ciarra Bowman at the Polytechnic Station announced the birth of baby boy, Oscar Reyes of the Grapevine Post Office announced the birth of his son, Miranda Miller retired member upon the birth of new great-granddaughter and Brother Dan Nguyen – who recently retired!  Best wishes!!

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At the October 3, 2024, drawing the name of Alvin Gugot was drawn if he was present he would have won some money $165.00.  The next drawing will be at the November 7^th Branch Meeting for $170.00.  Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!  

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We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our Brothers and Sisters, and their families, upon their recent losses:  

‍Rodney Anderson – upon the loss of his sister;

‍Mark Spriggs – upon the loss of his mother;

‍Justin Harvey – upon the loss of his father.  

‍May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.

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Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the following:

Simon Gasca, III – had stroke

‍Duane Purcell, Jr – heart procedure

‍Glen Taylor – knee injury

‍Patricia Manning – heat illness

‍Donavon Tanner – mother had surgery

‍Vickie Thomas – injured leg

‍Viviana Federico -  back injury.  

We wish all a speedy recovery!

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In accordance with Article V of the National Constitution, this is official notice to all members of Panther City Branch #226, Fort Worth, Texas, that nominations for delegates to the 2025 TSALC Annual State Convention will be accepted at the October 3^rd Branch Meeting.   Any member in good standing may be nominated for delegate position.  All nominees for a delegate position must be current in payment of their dues in order to be eligible for a delegate position.  All nominees 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 on (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.  The election for delegates will be held at the November 7^th Branch meeting.  The TSALC 112^th Annual State Convention will be held in Austin, Texas July 28 -30, 2025.

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