Meeting called to order by President Sharp at 7:06pm. Minutes from February meeting read and accepted.

Communications: Ron Santavicca read a letter from Community Hospice for donation in Bill Cooke’s mothers’ memory. Bills list read and accepted. Three applications for membership – Douglas Jurden, Jim Flaugher and Joshua Rowe. The two present were inducted into the Branch by President Sharp.

Education: The first route inspection seminar will be held Wednesday March 20^th at 6:30pm here at the Branch. There are three city stations and four A.O.’s scheduled. Management is looking to capture time. There will be a WIN workshop (attendance required to have DC trip paid for), Thursday April 11^th at 6:30pm here at the Branch.

Law Committee: Submitted Amendment to Article 3 Section 1. The Regular meeting of this Branch shall be held the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. The Stewards meeting shall be held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Executive Board meeting shall be the Monday preceding the Stewards meeting at 6:00pm.

Section 1. The regular meeting of this Branch shall be held the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. The Stewards meeting shall be held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Executive Board meeting shall be the Monday preceding the Stewards meeting at 6:00pm. Submitted by Douglas Gulley, Edward Stewart and Rocco Evangelista. This will be reread at the May meeting and voted on.

Retirees: Howard Henry’s wife fell and broke her hip. We have sent a card but will try to get one for the next Branch meeting.

Safety and Health: Tony Snyder reported that Lloyd Dalton is checking on the washing of the vehicles. They are to be sprayed out inside as well as out. Several people asked that the cleaners cover the seats before they spray as many do not. Since warmer weather is coming, start using your DOG WARNING cards.

Treasurer’s Report read by Bill Pagano.

Two leather jackets secured by Carl Demko will be raffled off. The proceeds will go to the One New Toy program. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. One is a USA and one is a OSU. Tentatively the drawing for the jackets is scheduled for the Branch picnic. Ticket sales will determine if both will be raffled at the picnic, June 23^rd.

New Business: Since the DC trip is just around the corner it is time to start collecting for COLCPE in your stations, whether you have 50/50 drawings, bake sales or whatever, get started. Artie Armstrong is in charge of contacting the Stewards about COLCPE collections.

Westland questioned about privacy rights on the workroom floor. Seems the supervisor wants to know what they’re talking about.

City wide, there has been a problem with the letters coming in the flats. This has been put to Management but nothings been done to correct it. Also, more flats are coming without the contents. Probably because they’re using old equipment at City Gate, Couldn’t take the time to install the new equipment.

R.A.A. Report: Vince having the Executive Board meeting in DC this week as well as negotiating meeting. Doug emphasized the importance of COLCPE, would like to see us back at the top of the state in contributions like we used to be. Health benefit plan picked up approximately 500 new enrollees during open season. Volumes down and the Service might be right about losing revenue. Get down here for the route inspection seminars, the more informed you are, the better you will do on the inspection. MAKE SURE YOU ACCOUNT FOR ALL NON-CASING TIME.

Ed Thomas recommends reading the Federal Times article about the Postal Service.

Chuck explained the importance of responding to legislative matters (i.e. steel tariffs). Those responses show voting strength.

Questions regarding sudden appearance of breaker cards during inspection.

Motion made to adjourn at 8:14pm passed. Ed Ralston won the raffle and returned his $31.25 to COLCPE. Also congratulations on his new baby.