Well, the state convention is over. I had a good time and learned a lot about what happens at the state level in our Union. I met quite a few new people, and even saw some people I met last year at the National convention. While at the convention I took a few notes to inform the membership what happened while I was there.

9-21-01
We had a total of 2 National Officers, 14 State Officers and 403 Delegates, representing 36 Branches statewide. Beechwold Station took up a collection totalling $1245 for the NYC relief effort. The State Association donated $2000 for the cause. There were three resolutions and one constitutional amendment presented. All of them passed without objection.

9-22-01
For those of you that were wondering about the carriers at the World Trade Center towers, there were 40 carriers that served both towers. No one was injured luckily. PMG Potter says the 800 - 2500 management positions will be cut. It was also noted that the Postal Service is in the red $1.65-$2 billion. There is a test going on in a few cities in which mail is put into plastic bags. One idea that the Postal Service came up with is the placing of ads on postal vehicles and in offices. I remember seeing something on TV a few months back and saw and AOL ad on the side of a LLV.
We held state elections today also. All officers were decided by acclamation. The results were:
President

Tony Heitic

Vice President

Dan Grilliott

Secretary Smokey Stover
Treasurer

Al Moran

Director of Education

Jack Sporn

Director of Retirees

Oscar Stueve

Executive Board

Dan Rupp

Larry Ramsey Sherrie Bates
Chuck Sharp Gary Gabbard Charles Warner
Dennis Perk Jeff Messenger Donny Wireman

Lastly, the 2003 State Convention will be held in Cincinnatti. $4000 was given to the State Auxillary, $2000 was given to the Dayton Band, $2000 given to the Cleveland Band and $1312 was collected for COLCPE.

Memorial Service for deceased members. Bobby Solt, Carl Demko, Gary Boller, and Ricky Baker listening intently.(front-back) Rocco Evangelista, Carl Demko, Howard Jarvis, Bobby Solt, Gary Boller, Ron Santivicca. (front-back) Doug Gulley, Bill Pagano, Jack LeVally, Ray Mitchell, Tony Snyder, Don Sheperd, Trevor Payne, Art Armstrong, Jackie and Keith Mitchell. (front-back) Tony Snyder, Don Sheperd, Mike Holmes (left), Trevor Payne (right), Art Armstrong, Jackie and Keith Mitchell. (front-back) Doug Gulley, Ray Mitchell, Don Sheperd, Roger Miller, Mike Holmes, Trevor Payne, Art Srmstrong, Jackie and Keith Mitchell. This can't be good. Bobby Kirk and Roger Miller plotting something evil. Chuck Sharp speaking on behalf of the branch.

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