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Publication of the National A ssociation of Retired
P o s t a l I n s pe c t o r s
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3
WW W. N A R P I . O R G
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Come join us at the 2013 Western Region Reunion to be held in Golden, Colorado, July 7-9, 2013, hosted by
the NARPI Denver Chapter. We will be staying at the Table Mountain Inn in the historic area of downtown
Golden.
Golden, Colorado, nestles at the foot of the Rocky Mountains astride Clear Creek. Although Golden is only 15
miles west of Denver and 36 miles west from the Denver International Airport, two large mesas east of
Golden protect the city from urban sprawl. Boulder is 20 miles to the north; the historic gaming towns of
Central City and Blackhawk are 30 miles to the west.
Founded in 1859, a year into the Colorado gold rush, Golden was named for Thomas Golden, a settler who
panned gold in Clear Creek. The new town grew into a supply center for the gold fields to the west. In 1862
Golden was named the capital of the Colorado Territory but lost this distinction to Denver in 1867 amidst
much political intrigue. The railroad arrived in 1870, and three years later Adolph Coors founded a brewery
that would become the world's largest, with annual beer production of more than 20 million barrels. Early
schools evolved into the Colorado School of Mines with the coming of statehood in 1876. Today, Golden is
the county seat for Jefferson County and its half million residents.
Tourist attractions, including Heritage Square Amusement Park, MillerCoors Brewery tours, Buffalo Bill's
Museum and Grave and the Colorado Railroad Museum, among others, attract an estimated 2.5 million
visitors to the Golden area each year.
See pages 19 and 20 for information on the hotel and planned activities, and page 21 for the registration
form. Cutoff for registration is June 5, 2013.
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Volume 16, Issue 3
NARPI NEWS
Roger Colliver - Editor
NARPI NEWS is the official
publication of the National
Association of Retired Postal
Inspectors (NARPI), and is
published quarterly in January,
April, July, and October.
Email newsletter articles to:
[email protected]
Send membership inquiries to:
NARPI National Treasurer
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Peachtree City, GA 30269-7223
(or to: [email protected])
NARPI OFFICERS & STAFF
Dick Klenz - President
Vic Geerts - Vice President
Roger Colliver - Secretary
Robert Blackburn - Treasurer
Thomas Buggie - National
Electronic Communications
Coordinator (NECC)
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to:
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National Website
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Comments from NARPI National President
Dick Klenz
We have signed up for the first reunion of 2013
being held at Williamsburg and are looking
forward to enjoying this historically rich area.
We also look forward to attending the reunions
in Denver and Chicago. The reunion sites for
2013 offer great expressions of our country’s
history and culture. Equally important to us is
the opportunity to meet, greet and visit with old
and new friends of our organization.
We are able to keep in touch with everyone
through the NARPI News, Web Site and e-mail network, but it is always
good to be personally in touch during the reunions. We look forward to
getting together during 2013!
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, CONDOLENCE OR
RECOGNITION NOW ON NARPI WEBPAGE
A Certificate of Appreciation and Condolence for Loss is now available to
customize and print from the NARPI web site. This certificate was
developed for use by
chapter
officials
to
immediately respond to
families
of
retired
Inspectors who have
passed. The Certificate
can be edited to say what
you feel is appropriate
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for the situation, printed
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out and signed by the
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local
NARPI
chapter
officers, and sent in a
timely response to the
announcement of the
loss of a NARPI chapter
member. It is suggested
that the Certificate be printed on heavier weight paper for a more formal
look and feel. Chapter officials should plan ahead and secure a supply
of paper and envelopes to use when the occasion arises, usually
unexpectedly.
Login to the NARPI site at NARPI.org. Then use the link on the left hand
column and select Special Downloads. It may take several seconds to
open from the link. Once opened, the sample can be edited (using Power
Point) for your customized use to create a personal document for
presentation to the family of the deceased. For assistance or questions,
please contact R. Douglas Nunes, President Western Region.
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Comments from NARPI National Vice President
Vic Geerts
Hello to all. It appears our 2013 reunion season is shaping up to have some great venues
and opportunities to rekindle memories and friendships and also to create new ones for
our members. Our first one in Williamsburg, VA, April 28-30, is full of historical sightseeing and the sharing of food and laughter with the many attendees who have
registered. Our two remaining reunions will be in:
Boulder, CO
Chicago, IL
July 7-9
September 27-29
Both of these have wonderful events planned. Our reunions for 2014 are already being
planned, and they create a new experience for us in the Monterrey Bay area, Black Hills,
Mt. Rushmore and more.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you and sharing fellowship during the coming year.
Comments from NARPI National Secretary
Roger Colliver
As I approach the autumn of my tenure as National Secretary, 2013 is an event-filled
year with three great reunion locations, the results of the membership voting on the
constitutional changes, and the installation of new National Officers. I would like to
thank the members of the Constitution Committee Steve Schneringer, Steve Caver, and
John Swanson for bringing the vote on the Constitution changes to fruition.
There were 1283 ballots mailed to the entire voting membership to vote on the possible
changes to the constitution. A total of 657 ballots were returned, which represented 51
percent of the ballots mailed. There were 1115 votes cast from the 657 returned
ballots. All three of the constitutional changes passed, and the results were as follows:
INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP OF POSTAL POLICE OFFICERS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF NARPI.
YES
NO
88.7 PERCENT
11.3 PERCENT
ELIMINATE THE STATUS OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS
YES
NO
67.8 PERCENT
32.2 PERCENT
ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT REGIONAL REUNIONS BE HELD IN THE UNITED STATES
YES
NO
80.4 PERCENT
19.6 PERCENT
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CHAPTER REPORTS
Boston Chapter
Capital Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Gold Coast Chapter
New York/New Jersey Chapter
Philadelphia Chapter
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Jack Ellis - President
JD Stevens - Vice President
John Cunning - Secretary
John Swanson - Treasurer
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CHAPTER (covers New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)
Jack Ellis, President
Kevin Burke, Vice President
Pete Galante, Secretary
Sharyn Hennessey, Treasurer
On January 4, 2013, thirteen NY/NJ Chapter NARPI members joined 83 current and retired New York Division
Postal Inspectors, support personnel and local law enforcement officers who gathered at the opulent
Westbury Manor in Westbury, NY, to celebrate the retirements of New York Postal Inspectors Mitchell Ecker,
Vincent Lembo and John Simone. All three Inspectors spent their entire careers in the New York Division.
Mitch Ecker began his Postal service career in 1986 as an LSM
operator in Bethpage, NY. In 1990, he was appointed Postal
Inspector. He spent his 22 years as a Postal Inspector in various
assignments in New York City and on Long Island. His career
included a number of assignments of national importance including
the NY Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management following the 911
terrorist attacks, Inspection Service liaison to the U. S. Secret Service
during the 2004 Republican National Convention in NY, and he
served as a member of the PMG’s Executive Protection detail.
Before his retirement, Mitch also served a detail as Task Force
Leader on the JFK Airport Gateway International Service Center
Task Force for Global Security and Investigations.
Mitch’s
dedication and quiet professionalism earned him the respect of his
colleagues, postal management, and the law enforcement
community.
Vinny Lembo began his Postal Service career in 1987 as a Mail
Processing Equipment Mechanic in Bethpage, NY, and was
appointed Postal Inspector in August, 1991. Vinny worked various
assignments that included the Brooklyn External Crimes Team,
Western Nassau Internal Crimes Team, the JFK Mail Theft Team and
the newly formed Homeland Security/DMI team. He also served as
the NY Division Biohazard Detection System coordinator and as the
DMI Recertification instructor.
Vinny received Exceptional
Individual Performance awards for his investigative efforts during
his career.
AIC Jean Wright, Mitch Ecker,
& A/INC Rich Vignogna
A/INC Rich Vignogna, Vinny Lembo,
& AIC Jean Wright
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John Simone began his Postal career in 1979 as an LSM Clerk in
Hempstead, NY. He was appointed Postal Inspector in August,
1987. John worked numerous assignments over his career
including External Crimes, Audit and Internal Crimes. John
received numerous awards and commendation letters from the
Postal Inspection Service, the banking industry, postal
customers, Federal and State prosecutor’s offices and local
police agencies.
John’s great sense of humor and his
presentations at retirement parties including his “mind reading
machine” will always be remembered with a smile.
New York Division Acting INC Rich Vignogna and AIC Jean
Wright presented the Inspectors with their congratulatory letters
AIC Jean Wright, John Simone,
from the Chief Inspector and their Retired Inspector Badges and
Credentials. NARPI members present to celebrate with Mitch,
& A/INC Rich Vignogna
John and Vinny and their families were Rob Cohen, Jack Ellis, Sol
Farash, Bill Hessle, Bob Klaus, Lou Lafleur, John McDermott, Larry Modafferi, Ed Mullins, Paul Pless, Susan
Plisky, Joe Rinaldi, Al Weissmann and retired Inspectors Carl Scalfani, Mike Bentivegna and Chris Webber.
Following a cocktail hour with bountiful “orderbs” and appetizers and a full sit-down lunch, the Inspectors
thanked their wives and families for their support and all those in the Inspection service who supported
them throughout their careers. Each Inspector was honored by their respective teams with a plaque. At the
conclusion, John Simone entertained everyone with his final version of his “mind reading machine.”
John Simone, Jack Ellis, Mitch Ecker, & Vinny Lembo
Paul and Angela Pless
Adam Fornaro, Charles Schriver, Ralph Franzese, John Simone, Liz Hansen, & Peter Ruh
Jack Ellis & Ed Mullins
Larry Modaferri & Sol Farash
Mitch & Debbie Ecker
Bill Hessle & John McDermott
Glen McKechnie & Vinny Lembo
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Matthew Vecchio, Alex Milaiko, Joe Periera,
Mitch Ecker, & Carl Vaccariello
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Vinny Lembo &
Carl Scalfani
Randy Cox &
Ralph Nardo
On February 7, 2013, fifteen NARPI members from the NY/NJ Chapter joined over 60 current and retired New
York Division Postal Inspectors, Postal Police Officers, support personnel and family members including his
mother and father, who gathered at the opulent Douglaston Manor in Douglaston, Queens, NY, to celebrate
the retirement of Team Leader Robert “Bob” Hoffman and his 32 years as a Postal Inspector. Bob was
appointed Postal Inspector in 1980 and began his career in the Washington Division working miscellaneous
assignments in the their Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk domiciles. A native New Yorker, Bob returned to
the New York Division in 1983 where he worked on the Brooklyn External Crimes Team. In 1995 Bob was
promoted to Team Leader of the Church Street Station Internal Crimes Team and designated a subject matter
expert by NHQ in 1996. Bob is also recognized as Certified Protection Professional by the ASIS organization.
Bob’s security contributions to the New York Division over the years include development of the Division’s
“Operation Zip (Zone Impact Policing) Program” enabling the Division to rapidly deploy resources to natural
disasters such as Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. Bob’s most recent notable accomplishment was managing the
International Mail Screening Operation at JFK International Airport. This pilot program with the Department
of Homeland Security earned Bob and the Postal Inspection Service White House recognition for its support
of this Homeland Security initiative.
New York Division AIC’s Tom Boyle and Jean Wright presented Bob with his congratulatory letter and retired
credentials from the Chief Postal Inspector. The Inspectors on Bob’s team had the honor of presenting Bob
with the retired badges he carried as an Inspector. NARPI members attending included Rob Cohen, Mitch
Ecker, Jack Ellis, Pete Galante, Sara Levinson, Larry Modaferri, Andy O’Shaughnessy, Al Patton, Paul and
Angela Pless, Susan Plisky, Joe Rinaldi, Al Weissmann, Eddie Wong and retired Inspectors Mike Bentivegna,
Vinny Lembo, Pete Nash and Chris Webber.
Following a reception and three-course sit down dinner, Bob thanked his family for their support throughout
his career and all of the Inspectors and support he was proud to serve with and manage over the years. Bob
said he is looking forward to retirement and joining NARPI. Best wishes to Bob and his family for a long,
happy and healthy retirement.
AIC Tom Boyle & Bob Hoffman
AIC Tom Boyle, Bob Hoffman,
& AIC Jean Wright
Bob & Ann Hoffman
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RETIREMENT OF ROBERT “BOB: HOFFMAN, FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Bob Hoffman with his team
Keith Boyce, Al Weissmann,
Larry Modaferri, & Chris Webber
Jack Ellis & Pete Galante
Zinkin Chin & Pete Nash
Randy Cox, Susan Plisky,
Sara Levinson, & Eddie Wong
Ketty Larco, Hoffman & Emily Tarrats
Jack Ellis & Bob Hoffman
Andy O’Shaughnessy, David Ng,
& Mitch Ecker
GEORGIA CHAPTER (covers Georgia - Quarterly luncheons)
Tom Walton, President
EJ Williams, Vice President
Fran Cunning, Secretary
John Cunning, Treasurer
Our March luncheon was hosted by Oscar and June Keplinger on March 21 at Due South Southern Cuisine in
Peachtree City. Attending were Fred and Helen Bell, Bob and Sue Blackburn, John Cunning, Rick Jones, Oscar
and June Keplinger, Willie Mitchell, Gary Roberts, Randy Stewart, Tom and Elise Walton, and EJ Williams. All
our chapter members were pleased that Roy and Elsie Matthews attended our December luncheon as Roy
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passed away on February 13. He will be missed. Prior to starting the March luncheon, a moment of silence
was held in honor of Roy. A contribution from the Georgia Chapter was sent to Roy’s church in his memory.
A thank you note was received from Elsie for the thoughtful gift. Our next luncheon will be held in June.
GOLD COAST CHAPTER (covers Florida - Meetings quarterly as scheduled)
Jay Siegel, President
Jeff Bush, Vice-President
Marquita Ward, Secretary
Jim Belz, Treasurer
The Gold Coast Chapter held its luncheon meeting on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Golden Corral
Restaurant in Margate, FL. Attending were Jim and Karen Belz, Bill Lewis, Bob and Ellen Bohde, Rafael Rivera,
Luis Colon, Jay and Carmela Siegel, Brian Conklin, Alyce Stoller, Dan Jones, and Tom Ward. We enjoyed the
great buffet at the Golden Corral. After lunch, Jay started the program.
The Orlando Reunion was discussed. Our chapter volunteers were great; pictures were spread over a table
for all attendees to view. We also discussed the 2013 Reunions being held in Williamsburg, VA, Golden, CO,
and Chicago, IL. Some of the Gold Coast Chapter members have plans to attend the Williamsburg and Golden
events.
Jay mentioned that if chapter members would prefer to receive the newsletter NARPI News by mail, they
should contact Bob Blackburn, who maintains the NARPI mailing lists, and Tom Buggie. We also discussed
the financial condition of the Postal Service and the U.S. economy. How does the Sequester affect retirees?
Treasurer Jim Belz gave the financial report. Due to the healthy condition of our treasury as a result of the
Orlando Reunion, we are suspending local chapter dues. We will query our members to determine if meeting
on a weekday is preferable to our current and longstanding luncheons on Saturdays. At present, our next
meeting would be on Saturday, June 8, at the Golden Corral.
BOSTON CHAPTER (covers Boston)
CAPITAL CHAPTER (Quarterly luncheons)
John Fuccillo, President
Kathy McDonough, Secretary
Robert E. Terry, President
Vanessa Pinto, Vice President
John G. Swanson, Secretary/Treasurer
No reported activity.
No reported activity.
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER (Spring &
Autumn meetings)
John Comber, President
John Rooney, Vice President
Charlie Mendell, Reporter
No reported activity.
2013 DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR REUNIONS
Williamsburg VA (Atlantic Region) April 28-30, 2013
Golden, CO (Western Region) July 7-9, 2013
Chicago, IL (National & Mid-America) September 27-29, 2013
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MID-AMERICA REGION
Choo Choo Chapter
Heart of America Chapter
Memphis Chapter
North Coast Chapter
Northern Lights Chapter
Procrastination Chapter
St. Louis Gateway Chapter
Sam Houston Chapter
Soiky Chapter
Texas Chapter
Windy City Chapter
Wurst Chapter
Bill Bengele - President
Rick Price - Vice President
Mel Vander Meer - Secretary/Treasurer
HEART OF AMERICA CHAPTER (covers Western MO and KS)
(Meets bi-monthly on the 3rd Friday)
Neca Mills, President
Deborah Britain, Vice President
Richard Britain, Secretary
Joan Long, Treasurer
Heart of America Chapter members were invited to the Kansas City Field Office Christmas Party. The event
occurred on Friday, December 21, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. The annual Christmas luncheon was held in a festivelydecorated conference room at the Postal Inspection Service Field Office in Overland Park, Kansas. The meal
this year included ham and fried chicken with all the trimmings. NARPI members John Carlock, Larry and
Alyson Hisky, and Rich and Deborah Britain joined current Postal Inspection Service employees and their
family members for the gathering. Retired Postal Inspector Ron Scheid was also present. The Heart of
America Chapter appreciates current Inspection Service employees allowing our members the opportunity to
be a part of this annual special event.
ST LOUIS GATEWAY CHAPTER (covers Eastern MO, Central and Southern Illinois)
(Meetings are scheduled bi-monthly)
Corne Huelsebusch, President
Margaret Jones, Secretary
Joe Sinibaldi, Treasurer
Our first luncheon of the year was held on February 23 at Houlihan's Restaurant. It was a cold and miserable
day outside, but the 22 brave people who made it had a great time. Houlihan's served up some tasty food,
and everyone caught up on the news. Our hosts Harry and Marcia invited everyone who could over to their
home for some tasty desserts as usual. Those attending were Terry and Celeste Cullivan, Corne and Rose
Huelsebusch, Ben and Angi Knudtson, Ken and Nancy Rickard, Dennis and Dee Simpson, Wayne and Pam
Turner, Bill and Linda Wood, Karl and Nel Zickler, Harry and Marcia Lyon, Arleen Gassner, Anne Leachman,
Debbie Platt, and Joe Sinibaldi.
TEXAS CHAPTER (Meets 2nd Wed. of each quarter)
Rick Price, President
Bill Vivoni, Vice President
Gary Grant, Secretary/Reporter
Linda Thompson, Treasurer
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J. R. (Rick) Price, President, presided over the luncheon meeting on January 9, 2013. The meeting was held at
the Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington, TX. Thirty-two people attended the luncheon as follows: Chuck
Beck, Curt and Deanie Bena, Doug Brown, Steven and Jann Caver, Eileen Farrell, Kirk and Caroline Gabbert,
Gary Grant, Chris and Gay Hallien, Les Hewett, Al Holmes, Kay Hunt, Scott Hunt, Mike and Linda Kirksey, Jim
Mathine, Dave McDermott, Mike Mead, Elzie Odom, Rick Price, Richard Shollenberger, Wayne and Lin
Thompson, Jim Travell, Tim Vasquez, Bill Vivoni, Lyle Wiggs, and Barbara and Don Wilson.
Outgoing President Steven Caver introduced the officers who had served the chapter over the past eight
years, stating it was time for new leadership. Following those introductions, Rick Price was formally
nominated for President, Bill Vivoni for Vice-President, Lin Thompson for Treasurer, and Gary Grant for
Secretary. Jim Mathine seconded the nominations for Rick Price, Bill Vivoni, and Gary Grant, while Al Holmes
seconded the nomination for Lin Thompson.
Having no additional nominations, all were elected
unanimously. Newly-elected President Rick Price subsequently thanked all of the outgoing officers for their
service to the chapter and presented Steven Caver, Jim Mathine, and Al Holmes with gift cards as a token of
the chapter’s appreciation. During the remainder of the meeting, each member spoke about how long they
had been retired and what they have been doing since retirement. Les Hewett, who retired in 1984 as
Division Administrative Officer, and who is currently 92 years young, was discovered to hold the record
among the attendees for “longest retired” and “oldest member.”
The Texas Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each calendar Quarter. The next meeting will be held at
the Rolling Hills Country Club, Arlington, on April 10 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Our
guest speaker will be Fort Worth Division Acting INC Greg Torbenson, who will be speaking on current events
in the Inspection Service. Following the April luncheon, members are invited to adjourn to The Ballpark in
Arlington where the Texas Rangers will be playing an afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
WURST CHAPTER (Covers the Milwaukee & SE Wisconsin areas)
(Meets quarterly)
Virgil Guralski, President
Robert Baumann, Vice President
Joe Hoffman, Secretary/Treasurer
A Wurst Chapter luncheon was held on February 20 at the Water Street Brewery in Delafield, WI. The
establishment offers a full menu, and as implied in the name, it does house a small brewery in which is
produced a variety of traditional and specialty beers. The conversation was spirited as we enjoyed a day of
sunshine and relative warmth following a February snowstorm. The gathering was hosted by Mike and Kathy
Cashmer of Helenville, WI. We welcomed Bob Baumann of Oak Creek, WI, to his first luncheon since double
knee surgery on October 26. Also in attendance were Steve Werlein of Madison, WI, as well as Joe and Liz
Hoffman of Watertown, WI.
CHOO CHOO CHAPTER (Meets quarterly)
Gary Kinney, President
Shirley Kirksey, Secretary
No reported activity.
MEMPHIS CHAPTER (covers Northern MS, Eastern
AR, Western TN) (meetings every other month)
John Stinchfield, President
Bill Goden, Vice President
Robin Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
No reported activity.
NORTHCOAST CHAPTER (Meets three
NORTHERN LIGHTS CHAPTER (covers MN, ND
times yearly—Spring, Summer, Fall )
and SD) (Meets quarterly)
Bill Bengele, President
John Campisi, Secretary
Charles G. “Chuck” Calhoun, President
Lorrin Gullberg, Secretary/Treasurer
No reported activity.
No reported activity.
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PROCRASTINATION CHAPTER (covers
Michigan and Fort Wayne, IN) (Meets when it can’t
be put off any longer)
Mike O’Hara, President
Roger Ware, Vice President
Sandy Witt, Secretary/Treasurer
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SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER (Meets quarterly)
Dick Carlson, President
Rich LaBoda, Vice President
Bruce Beckham, Secretary
Harry Breda, Treasurer
No reported activity.
No reported activity.
SOIKY CHAPTER (Southern Ohio—
WINDY CITY CHAPTER (Chicago, Northern Illinois
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, IN and KY)
(Meets quarterly)
and Northern Indiana), (Meets several times a year)
Larry Lockwood, President
Vacant, Vice President
John Ruberti, President
Mike Schwartz, Vice President
Howard Matthews, Secretary/Treasurer
No reported activity.
No reported activity.
SUPER BOWL XXII MEMORIES
BY JOE CLARK
I look back on a significant event in my life as a U.S. Postal Inspector when Super Bowl XXII was hosted in San
Diego, CA. Preston Robert "Bob" Tisch grew up in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. On August 16, 1986,
he was appointed Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, serving until February, 1988.
I was assigned by Headquarters to provide his security during all of the Super Bowl Events. I must say it was
a privilege to meet both him and his wife. It started when we had to pick him up in Malibu, where he was
hosting the groundbreaking of a Loews Resort. His first request set the tone for the rest of the week. I had
been given the authorization to rent him a Limousine for the week. However, when I asked him his
preference, he requested that we use one of the U.S. Postal Police vehicles. He especially wanted one with the
light bars and siren. He told me his wife Joan thought it would be a lot of fun to show up at events in that
instead of a Limo. It definitely stood out among all the Limos at the Super Bowl parties and events that week.
They were down to Earth with a great sense of humor. It was apparent based on his schedule and their
conversation that they were more than casual fans. I will also say they were devoted to each other, New York,
and the NFL.
He was proud of his responsibility as
Postmaster General. This was demonstrated
to me as we had initiated a sophisticated
PPO Control Center using the IT resources
and budget of the Postmaster Margaret
Sellers. He said he wanted to visit the center
and see it for himself. Margaret, a San Diego
icon, had bragged to him about it.
Another significant event that week was the
Dedication of the Super Bowl XXII stamp.
An autographed First Day Cover is part of
my memorabilia. Sadly, “Bob” passed away
in 2005, but he thankfully realized his
dream of owning a Championship Football
Team. He became part owner of the New
York Football Giants in 1991.
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WESTERN REGION
Cactus Chapter
Colorado Chapter
Lo-Cal Chapter
Nor-Cal Chapter
Nor’West Chapter
Doug Nunes - President
Ron Miller - Vice President
Steve Schneringer- Secretary
Ray Tangney - Treasurer
COLORADO CHAPTER (Meets on first Tuesdays of even numbered months)
Bob Vincent, President
Rich Winsor, Secretary/Treasurer
Hopefully the Christmas season was good to all of you. It is with great sadness that I report the passing of
Doyle Marshall. Doyle passed away on December 30, 2012, and he was laid to rest on January 5, 2013. Doyle
was 98 years old, and he was a true gentleman to all who knew him. I’m sure that BJ would appreciate a
quick note.
Our December meeting was held at the Briarwood Inn in Golden. Those who enjoyed the good food, the good
fellowship and the Christmas decorations included Bob Vincent, Ed and Brenda Cornell and their unofficial
grandson Zeke Coffey, Phil and Joan Leathery, Lee Brown, Ken and Jan Hommas and Deborah, our grandson
Miles and Rich Winsor. As usual the food was great and the fellowship was better.
FYI – Bob has signed a contract with the Table Mountain Inn in Golden, CO, for our upcoming July reunion.
The regional reunion will be in Golden from July 7-10, 2013. So please be thinking of how we all might get
involved to make the reunion a memorable event.
Our February 5 meeting will be hosted by Bob Vincent at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden. It will be a good
chance to see the hotel accommodations up close and personal. Hopefully, we can get a large gathering.
Hope to see you there.
LO-CAL CHAPTER (Meets first Tuesday of the even numbered months)
Ron Miller, President
Sarah Jones, Vice President
Tom Buggie, Secretary/Treasurer
Our Christmas Lunch was held at Ruby’s Diner in Orange. It’s become a tradition now that Ron and Jan
Miller host the December lunch. Jan does a great job with the table decorations, and Ron carries them in. We
stood around a bit longer this time catching up on the latest news. We had a private room at the south end
of the depot (remember—it’s the Orange train station in addition to a Ruby’s). With windows on three sides
there was plenty to distract us. We eventually ordered from the menu. At the close of the luncheon we had
our gift exchange drawing. The drawing established the order of selection. It’s always fun seeing what
people purchased for some unknown recipient. The table decorations were also raffled off. Thanks, Jan and
Ron.
Attending were Tom and Sandy Buggie, Bill Davis, Mike Delaney, Roberta Harris and Jack Zavada, Keith Lewis,
Ron and Jan Miller, Mikela Miller (daughter-in-law) and son Joshua, Rick and Mimi Ruhland, Ray and Alice
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Tangney, Bob Werbick. Rick and Mimi recently moved from Cleveland where they were heavily involved in
the 2012 reunion held there. Two photos were sent 12-14 to Lo-Cal members.
Laughlin 2013: Our February meeting will be a return to the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, NV. We are again
meeting with the Cactus Chapter. We will be staying at the Golden Nugget on Tuesday and Wednesday,
February 12 and 13. Our chapter is coordinating the event this year.
NARFE News: The 112th Congress is over. In the last two years they managed to pass 238 laws or about 4%
of the bills introduced in the House. Many of the new laws named post office buildings.
Lo-Cal Updates: The Post Office Building at 225 Simi Village Dr., Simi Valley, will be named the “Postal
Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building.” HR 6587 has passed in both the House and Senate and was
sent to the President for signature on 12-31-2012. He was killed in an auto accident in 1990, while in a work
status. Many of us attended his funeral.
Mo Jones had neck surgery in 12-22-2012. He is recovering well.
Newsletter Subscription: If you wish to receive paper copies of our newsletter, please send a $5 check
payable to Tom Buggie, 4840 Cardiff Bay Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057-3413. That will cover the cost of mailing,
paper, ink, etc. Our chapter does not currently have dues. The eNewsletter will continue to be sent to all
NARPI members living in southern California and a bunch of others that previously worked here.
NOR-CAL CHAPTER (Meets every other month)
Doug Nunes, President
Al Dockus, Vice President
Bill Kienzle, Secretary
Bob Dower, Treasurer
Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the Year of the Snake. Our luncheon was held on February 7th at
the Meridians Restaurant, Sun City Lincoln Hills in Lincoln, CA. Lincoln’s original town site was surveyed and
laid out in 1859 by Theodore Judah along the proposed line of the California Central Railroad. The name
"Lincoln" was conferred in honor of Charles Lincoln Wilson, one of the organizers and directors of the
California Central Railroad. The CCRR was planned as a rail link between the cities of Marysville and
Sacramento via a connection to the Sacramento Valley Railroad in Folsom. Grading from Folsom to
Marysville commenced in 1858 and was completed to Marysville by 1860. Track laying began that same year,
and the rails reached the site of Lincoln in early 1861.
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Luncheon Attendees
Back Row: Bill Helm, Bob Cooper, Larry Nelson, Terry and Kathy Paramore, Denny Hagberg, Bob Basinger,
Jim and Lana Hanney, Al Dockus, Rolf Adams, Bob Dower, Lora and Doug Nunes, Bill Kienzle
Front Row: Anita Beppu, Jane Nelson, Phylis Cooper, Bea Moore, Cindy Kienzle, Mary Hagberg, Pat Plaster
and Jeanne Dower. (Dave Madden not pictured)
The Free Lunch Challenge: The winner of this month’s free lunch
challenge was pulled from a basket of names of all correct entries, and the
lucky winner was Jeanne Dower, pictured receiving her winnings from Doug
Nunes.
The challenge for this newsletter and a chance to win a free lunch at our
April meeting: What US military general and future president, defeated the
British at the Battle of New Orleans in 1814? Send your answers to me at
[email protected]. A winner will be drawn from all the correct entries
submitted.
Nunes’ Notes: Well, we had a great lunch at the Orchards Creek Lodge,
Meridians Restaurant-Solarium, hosted by Bill Helm and Rolf Adams. The
food was again special, continuing a great yearly line up of NARPI lunches.
We need luncheon hosts for August, October, and December.
All members of NARPI including Associate members will receive a ballot soon to decide the following issues:
1. To include membership for Postal Police Officers as Associate members of NARPI.
2. Eliminate the status of honorary memberships.
3. Eliminate requirement that Regional Reunions must be held in the United States.
The Eastern Region reunion in Williamsburg will be the week of April 28-May1. We have several members
attending. If you have not signed up yet, there is still time. Come and join us at a very special venue.
Our next Luncheon will be in Dixon and hosted by Jim and Lana Hanney.
2013 Reunion Recap: Williamsburg VA – April 28-30, 2013; Golden CO – July 7-10, 2013; Chicago IL –
September 27-29, 2013. Go to narpi.org for registration and additional information about all of the reunions.
Luncheons scheduled for 2013 and the hosts: Our luncheon schedule has several openings for 2013--April
2013 Jim & Lana Hanney; June 2013 Gladys Giron and Leslie Zelaya; August 2013 (need a host); October 2013
(need a host); December 2013 (need a host). If you are interested in hosting a luncheon in 2013, please
contact Doug Nunes or Bill Kienzle.
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Many of you have told me how much you enjoyed Bud's since we had our meeting there a couple of years
ago, so we are giving you another chance to visit beautiful downtown Dixon, CA and enjoy the food and
atmosphere of Bud's. On Thursday, April 4, we will gather in the bar beginning at 11:30-12:30 for no-host
drinks with lunch from 12:30 to 2:30. Directions: From I-80 southbound: Take exit 66A to merge onto CA113S toward Dixon/Curry Rd. Take a slight right onto N. 1st street and drive 1.8 miles to the restaurant on
the right. From I-80 northbound: Take exit 63 toward Dixon Ave/West A St/Fairgrounds Continue straight
onto West A St., then turn right onto 1st street. Free parking is available on the street or in the large parking
lot across the street from Buds (watch out for puddles in the lot).
NOR’WEST CHAPTER (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska)
(Luncheon meetings monthly on 3rd Wednesdays with the exception of January and July)
Steve Schneringer, President
Jim Foster, Vice President
Nor’west’s fourth annual Christmas potluck was
again celebrated at the Schneringer’s on December
19th. After gorging on delectable hot dishes, salads
and yummy deserts washed down by a great selection
of member provided wines, a survey was taken of the
sixteen members attending. The question, how many
grandchildren and great grandchildren can you
claim? The answer, 35 grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren! Those attending were Ken and Phyllis
Weber from Bellingham, Clarke and Mike Coulter
from Port Orchard, and those in between, Jim
Bordenet, Jim and Lana Foster, Earl Ingebright, Jim
and Lana Foster, Mimi Krause, Carrie Leaverton, John
and Dianne Mohr, Ves and Bernice Townley, and
hosts Steve and Hope Schneringer.
The February Nor’west luncheon was held on the 20th
at Arnies Restaurant next to the Edmonds
Washington State Ferry dock. This allowed Clarke
and Mike Coulter to commute on the ferry from Port
Orchard. The luncheon was hosted by Dick and Ellen
Beidle. Earl Ingebright, Steve and Hope Schneringer,
Our very special members Ves and Bernice Townley
and Ken and Phyllis Weber were also present. Martha
Osborne reported her husband Wayne had successful
colon cancer surgery on February 13. Wayne, 88 years old, is recovering nicely. Earl Ingebright, 95,
announced his wife Laurine celebrated her 95 th this month surrounded by family from California and several
other states. There will be an additional party put on by their “local” kids.
CACTUS CHAPTER (covers Arizona, Luncheon meetings 3 Fridays in even months)
rd
Dave Wood, President
Mike Casadei, Vice President
John Zemblidge, Secretary/Treasurer
No reported activity.
END OF CHAPTER REPORTS
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Following is the new version of our NARPI constitution with the revisions that were approved in the recent
vote detailed on page 3. Changes were made to Article X, Sec. 3, Article XI, Sec. 1, and Article XII, Sec. 1. The
constitution is also available at the website NARPI.org.
CONSTITUTION
of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED POSTAL INSPECTORS
ARTICLE I
Name and Purpose
Sec. 1 The name of the organization shall be National Association of Retired Postal Inspectors.
Sec. 2 The purpose of the organization is to provide a means for bringing together retired Postal Inspectors,
their former Postal Service associates as defined in Article X, and spouses for social fellowship.
ARTICLE II
Officers
Sec. 1 National officers shall be members of the association as defined in Article X, Section 1, and shall
consist of a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Sec. 2 The officers shall hold office for two (2) years, or until their successors have been elected and
installed. The national President and national Vice-President shall not succeed themselves.
Sec. 3 Candidates for election to each office shall be obtained in the following manner:
a. Self-nomination.
b. Solicitation by the nominating committee.
c. Nomination from the floor at the National Reunion and from Regional Reunions during the year
preceding the year of election.
Sec. 4 Names of candidates shall be published in the newsletter prior to being placed on the ballot. The
Chairperson of the Nominating Committee shall publish the final date for declaring candidacy.
Sec. 5 Officers shall be elected by ballot of the members and associate members. A ballot shall be mailed to
each member and associate member and shall be returned prior to the national reunion. Ballots will be
tabulated by the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. Candidates for each office receiving a plurality
of votes cast shall be elected and shall be installed at the National Reunion.
ARTICLE III
Duties of the President
Sec. 1 The President shall preside at business meetings of the Association, appoint committees, and perform
such duties as custom and parliamentary procedures may require. The President shall appoint a member to
fill any vacancy which may occur, including regional vacancies.
Sec. 2 The President or officer presiding at the annual business meeting shall be guided, as far as
practicable, by the manual entitled “Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.”
ARTICLE IV
Duties of the Vice-President
Sec. 1 The Vice President shall assume the office of the President in the event the President is absent or the
office becomes vacant and perform such other duties as are delegated by the President.
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ARTICLE V
Duties of the Secretary
Sec. 1 The Secretary shall keep the records and minutes of the Association and make an annual report
thereof. The Secretary shall, via a quarterly newsletter (NARPI NEWS), notify members of dates and places of
reunions, and conduct correspondence as may be appropriate to the office.
Sec. 2 The Secretary shall receive a salary limited to the basic minimum quarterly amount to be eligible to
qualify for Social Security benefits.
ARTICLE VI
Duties of the Treasurer
Sec. 1 The Treasurer shall collect all monies due the Association, issue membership cards and receipts for
money received, keep an accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements and present those records,
along with supporting papers, to the auditing committee for audit.
Sec. 2 The Treasurer shall maintain a current record of members and their addresses. That listing in the
form of mailing list (labels) or computer file shall be furnished to the Secretary, as needed, for required
mailings.
Sec. 3 The Treasurer shall receive a salary limited to the basic minimum quarterly amount to be eligible to
qualify for Social Security benefits.
ARTICLE VII
Committees
Sec. 1 The Audit Committee, Constitution Committee and Nominating Committee shall each consist of three
(3) members, one from each region. The Chairperson of each committee shall be named by the President.
Sec. 2 The President shall name such other committees as are deemed appropriate.
ARTICLE VIII - The Executive Committee
Sec. 1 The Executive Committee shall consist of the elected or appointed officers, the immediate past
President and regional presidents. They shall have power to act on matters arising between reunions which
are not provided herein.
Article IX
National Electronic Communications Coordinator (NECC)
Sec. 1 The President, with the advice of the Executive Committee, will appoint a National Electronic
Communications Coordinator (NECC). The NECC will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the
NARPI web site. The Coordinator will also be responsible for the dissemination of information via e-mail to
NARPI members and others designated by the Executive Committee.
Sec. 2 Specific duties and responsibilities of the NECC are outlined in a separate Instruction from the
Executive Committee.
Sec. 3 The National Electronic Communications Coordinator shall receive a salary limited to the basic
minimum quarterly amount to be eligible to qualify for Social security benefits.
ARTICLE X
Membership
Sec. 1 Membership in the Association shall consist of retired Postal Inspectors, retired persons who served
as Postal Inspectors under permanent appointment and left the position under honorable circumstances, and
those persons now retired who served at least five (5) years in the position of Investigative Aide, Special
Investigator, or Document Examiner (Analyst), or who retired directly from such position under honorable
circumstances.
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Sec. 2 Spouses of members as defined in Section 1 shall also be members with full voting rights. Spouses of
deceased members as defined in Sec. 1 shall retain their membership by payment of dues as set by the
Executive Committee. Spouses of deceased persons who were eligible for membership under Sec. 1 may
become members upon application and payment of required dues.
Sec. 3 Postal Inspection Service domicile, division, regional or national headquarters employees and Postal
Police Officers who either retired from any Inspection Service administrative/staff position or served in one
or more Inspection Service administrative/staff positions for at least five (5) years, and left the Inspection
Service and, if applicable, the U. S. Postal Service under honorable circumstances shall, upon proper
application and payment of dues, be accepted as Associates. Spouses of Associates as defined in this section
shall also have Associate member status, and surviving spouses of deceased Associates may retain their
Associate membership by payment of required dues. Associate members and spouses shall also be members
with full voting rights.
Sec. 4 Application for membership shall be made on the official application furnished by the Association or
from the NARPI Website and shall be submitted to the Treasurer together with dues in the proper amount. In
the event of rejection, dues tendered shall be returned to the applicant.
ARTICLE XI
Dues
Sec. 1 The Executive Committee shall set the dues schedule. The schedule will be printed on the official
application blank. Dues shall become due and payable by January 1 of each calendar year and if not paid by
March 1 of that year, membership status shall be terminated.
ARTICLE XII
Sec. 1 The Association shall consist of three (3) regions: Atlantic, Mid-America and Western. Reunions for
social purposes shall be held by each of the three (3) regions when satisfactory arrangements are made;
however, regions may hold joint reunions. The Vice-President shall serve as coordinator to advise and assist,
so as to prevent conflict of dates. Business transacted at regional meetings shall not be binding on the
National Association.
Sec. 2 The annual business meeting of the Association shall be held each year during the period of
September 1 through October 31 on a rotating basis between the three (3) regions.
Sec. 3 National officers shall be allowed expenses equivalent to round trip coach airfare and single lodging
to attend the national reunions, with total not to exceed an amount recommended by the Executive
Committee and approved by members present at the prior national reunion. The President or designee shall
be allowed expenses equivalent to round trip coach airfare and single lodging not to exceed an amount
recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the members present at the prior national
reunion to attend regional reunions.
ARTICLE XIII
Inter-regional organizations and local chapters
Sec. 1 The members within each of the regions may establish intra-regional organizations and each region
may adopt a constitution and a set of by-laws, elect officers, collect dues and provide for establishment of
local chapters of NARPI. Only members as defined in Article X, Section 1, shall be eligible for offices of
Regional President and Regional Vice-President. No region or chapter shall have the power to prescribe
purposes or adopt rules in conflict with this constitution. Members of such regional organizations and local
chapters shall be members or Associate members of NARPI who are current with their national dues.
ARTICLE XIV
Constitution Revisions
Sec. 1 Any proposed revisions in, or amendments to, this constitution shall be by action of members present
at the national reunion, and then submitted to the entire membership for vote by mail.
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2013 NARPI WESTERN REGION REUNION
Golden, Colorado
July 7 - 9, 2013
Come join us at the 2013 Western Region Reunion to be held in Golden, Colorado July 7-9, 2013, hosted by
the NARPI Denver Chapter. Lodging for the Western Region Reunion has been reserved at the Table
Mountain Inn, a boutique hotel located in the historic district of downtown Golden. NARPI room rates are
$145 per night for a standard (king bed) room or $159 for a deluxe (king bed) room. Most deluxe rooms on
the Table Mountain side of the hotel have spacious balconies with a view of Table Mountain and downtown
Golden. The rooms are limited so please book ASAP. The special NARPI rate is available on either side of the
reunion based upon availability. The price does
not include tax of 7.5%.
Parking is free.
Reservations must be made by telephone at 800762-9898, Extension 1, or 303-277-9898,
Extension 1. Be sure to ask for the NARPI rate.
The reservation deadline is June 5, 2013. Come
join us and experience the Wild West. If you
have any questions, please contact Rich Winsor
(303-279-5360) or Bob Vincent (303-862-7735).
We look forward to seeing you in July!
Sunday July 7: Registration and Hospitality Room: Opens at 3 p.m.
Monday July 8: Historical Denver Tour and Lunch: We will leave the
hotel at 9:00 a.m. by bus and drive the 15-minute drive to Denver. We
will tour Denver by bus, stopping at various historic locations. The tour
will present the history of Denver from the beginning to the present.
There will be stops at the famous “One Mile Above Sea Level” step at the
state capitol, the elegant Molly Brown house and the world famous
Brown Palace Hotel. Lunch will be provided in a historic building in
downtown Denver. We will return to the hotel around 4:00 p.m., which
will allow plenty of time to explore historic Golden.
Tuesday July 9: United States Air Force Academy Tour: The bus will leave the
hotel at 9:00 a.m., and we travel to the United States Air Force Academy in nearby
Colorado Springs. We will enjoy a tour of the Academy grounds, including the
Cadet Chapel. We will then return to Golden and enjoy a VIP tour of the Coors
Brewing Company. A box lunch will be provided. We will return to the hotel
around 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 9: Western Region Meeting and
Banquet: The Western Regional meeting will
start at 4:00 p.m. The banquet will begin at
6:00 p.m. with a cash bar available. The banquet meal will be served at
7:00 p.m. The banquet style meal will include Grilled Flank Steak, Grilled
Salmon, and Tequila Lime Chicken, and all the fixins. Dessert, coffee, iced
tea and water are included. Suggested banquet dress is business casual or
western!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Transportation
Golden is about 36 miles west of the Denver International Airport. For those who won’t have transportation,
a shuttle service is available through SuperShuttle for $60 (round trip) per person.
For those adventurers among us, downtown Denver, with all the restaurants you could ever imagine, is about
20 minutes east of Golden. For those who love to wager a bit, Blackhawk and Central City are about a half-
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hour drive west of the hotel. Buffalo Bill’s grave and the expansive views of the area are on Lookout
Mountain, a short 10-15 minute drive from the hotel.
Golden Area Attractions (see NARPI.org for a more detailed listing of attractions)
Take a look! Golden has ten museums, a record for a town of 7.9 square miles with 17 thousand people.
Covering an entire museum spectrum, they include history, geology, fossils, art, railroads, quilts, living
History Park, and mountaineering. There are also four gallery/shops featuring southwestern and western
paintings, sculpture, and pottery with traditional and contemporary themes.
Astor House Museum - Built in 1867 the Astor House (on the National Register of Historic Places) stayed in
continuous operation as a boarding and rooming house until 1971. With one of the first bathtubs in town,
the Astor House attracted trail-dusted visitors willing to pay 25 cents for a hot bath, www.GoldenHistory.org.
Buffalo Bill's Gravesite and Museum/Pahaska Teepee - The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave offers visitors
an intimate view of the Buffalo Bill’s Old West. Exhibits exploring his life and times include Wild West show
outfits and posters, Indian artifacts, and antique firearms. Visitors can try on cowboy outfits and get a
picture while seated on "Stumpy," the Museum's fiberglass horse, www.buffalobill.org.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve - Discover Lookout Mountain Nature Center, where nature's
riches abound and where curiosity and exploration are always rewarded. Experience exhibits of migrating
birds and secrets of the ponderosa pine forest. Stroll trails winding through forest and meadow or join a
naturalist-guided program, http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R14.htm.
Golden History Center - Discovery place of Tyrannosaurus Rex, home to an American saint, location of the
largest single-site brewery on Earth—Golden, Colorado, is truly a one-of-a-kind city. Explore the colorful past
of this unique community at the Golden History Center. Explore dynamic exhibits, engaging programs, and
amazing collections, www.GoldenHistory.org.
Colorado Railroad Museum - Twelve acres of narrow and standard gauge locomotives, cars, and 50
thousand rare old photographs, papers and artifacts. The museum itself is a replica of an 1880-style masonry
railroad depot, www.crrm.org.
Lariat Loop Heritage Alliance Facility - You can retrace the motoring adventures of the early days of the
automobile, 1900-1920, and still experience the thrill of foothills touring. Colorado's first gateways to the
mountains still have sharp curves, winding roads, spectacular views, and waysides., www.lariatloop.org.
Colorado School of Mines - The first public institution of higher learning to open its doors in Colorado was
established in 1874 to serve the needs of the local mining industry. Today, the School has an international
reputation for excellence in both engineering education and the applied sciences with special expertise in the
development and stewardship of the Earth's resources. Mines has the highest admission standards of any
public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S., www.mines.edu.
American Mountaineering Center, www.mountaincenter.org
Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum - www.bwamm.org
Calvary Episcopal Church - , www.calvarygolden.net
Clear Creek History Park, www.GoldenHistory.org
Dinosaur Ridge - World-renowned geological and paleontological outdoor museum, www.dinoridge.org
Foothills Art Center, www.foothillsartcenter.org
Geology Museum, www.mines.edu/academic/geology/museum
Heritage Square, www.heritagesquare.info
Jefferson County Judicial and Administrative Building Facility, www.jeffco.us
Miners Alley Playhouse - The Affordable Special Event, www.minersalley.com
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), www.nrel.gov
Phoenix Gold Mine, www.phoenixmine.com
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, http://www.redrocksonline.com
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, www.rmqm.org
Territorial Capitol Building - Built in 1861 by W. A. H. Loveland.
Twelfth Street Historic Armory
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2013 WESTERN REGION REUNION
GOLDEN, COLORADO
JULY 7- 9, 2013
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 5, 2013
Hotel: Table Mountain Inn, 1310 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401
Rates: NARPI room rates are $145 per night for a standard room with a king size bed or $159 per
night for a deluxe room with a king size bed. The special NARPI rate is good on either side of the
reunion dates, based on availability. The price does not include tax of 7.5%. Reservations must be
made by telephone at 800-762-9898, Ext 1 or 303-277-9898, Ext 1. Ask for the NARPI room block.
Registration Fee:
Includes a continental breakfast on July 8 and 9
and a hospitality room on July 7, 8 and 9.
____
X $35 = _________
Monday
July 8
Historical Tour of Denver with stops at the
State Capitol, Brown Palace Hotel, and the Molly
Brown Museum. Lunch is included. (9 am – 4pm)
____
X $70 = _________
Tuesday
July 9
Tour of the US Air Force Academy and VIP
____
tour of the Coors Brewing Company. (9am to 3pm)
Includes box lunch (with water, chips and cookie)
X $45 = _________
Banquet – 6pm Cash Bar; 7pm Dinner
____ X $45 = _________
Buffet Dinner entrees include Grilled Flank Steak,
Grilled Salmon, and Barbeque Chicken Breast
Total remitted
$ _________
Attendee Name(s): ______________________________________________________________
(As you want on your ID Badge(s))
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Email : _______________________________________
Emergency Contact Name/Number_________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Rich Winsor and send it with your completed Registration Form to
201 Kimball Avenue, Golden, CO 80401. Cutoff date is June 5, 2013.
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POSTAL INSPECTOR MICHAEL T. RAE RIDES IN THE POLICE UNITY TOUR
TO HONOR FALLEN POSTAL INSPECTOR PRESTON PARNELL
On February 6, 2013, the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, approved the addition of
the name of Postal Inspector Preston Parnell to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall as a line of duty
death. His name and memory will be honored at a Candlelight Vigil to be held on May 13, 2013, during
National Police Week. Postal Inspector Michael T. Rae will be riding his 10th Police Unity Tour Ride this year
in honor of Inspector Parnell and his family. The Police Unity Tour is a 300-mile bicycle ride from New Jersey
to Washington, DC, and its motto is, "We Ride for Those Who Died." Over 1200 federal, state and local police
officers take part in this ride to honor our nation's fallen police officers and their families. The ride arrives
in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2013, the day before the Candlelight Vigil, and Inspector Rae will meet with
Inspector Parnell's survivors and Postal Inspection Service Officials to honor Inspector Parnell's family and
their sacrifice. Each rider rides with a wrist band with a fallen police officer's name, and Inspector Rae will
present the Parnell family with Police Unity Tour wrist bands at the conclusion of the Police Unity Tour to let
them know that we remembered Inspector Parnell's sacrifice and that we cared.
Each rider must raise $1,750 to do the ride, and Inspector Rae has raised over $20,000 through his ten years
of doing the ride. If you would like to honor Inspector Parnell and support Inspector Rae, contributions
which are tax deductible should be made payable to "The Police Unity Tour" and sent to Inspector Rae at Mike
Rae, Attn. PUT, 6501 Durham Ct., Mentor, OH 44060. Any contribution is welcomed, and for contributions of
$100 or more, Inspector Rae will send you a book, while supplies last, signed by Clint Hill, the Secret Service
Agent who climbed on the back of the Kennedy limo on Nov. 22, 1963, after Oswald fired his fatal shots at
President Kennedy. This is the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination, and Agent Hill's signature is
sure to rise in value.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO HONOR FALLEN
POSTAL INSPECTOR TERRANCE “TERRY” ASBURY
DEDICATION CEREMONY MAY 15, 2013, 10:00 A.M.
I am reaching out to NARPI for assistance on a project to honor fallen Postal Inspector Terrance “Terry”
Asbury, who was killed in an on-duty vehicle collision in 1990. We are having a post office in Simi Valley, CA,
formally dedicated to him, and the ceremony will be on May 15, 2013, 10:00 a.m. for anyone who would like
to attend. If you would like a commemorative invitation to the ceremony, please contact me.
Terry graduated class 1986-03 and was assigned to Wichita, KS, before moving to Los Angeles. I am in touch
with his widow and his former team leader Rich Florence. I am looking for anyone who knew him that can
add anything. I am extremely short on photos. Terry is on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in
Washington, DC, but little has been done locally to honor him. His family thinks he has been forgotten, and
we are trying our best to fix that.
To the right is an academy
photo showing Terry second
row from the back, all the
way on the right, wearing a
dark suit, mustache and a big
smile.
If you would like
additional information or can
provided any assistance,
please contact me. I hope you
can join us for the dedication.
Aaron Jensen
U. S. Postal Inspector
PO Box 22793
Long Beach, CA 90801
562 983-8303 (Office)
562 983-8329 (Fax)
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IN MEMORIAM
It is with much regret and our deepest sympathy to their spouses and families
that we announce the passing of the following NARPI members.
NAME
Gregory Buonocore
Thomas J. Jamer
Roy L. Matthews, Jr.
Irene L. Nelson
Mary Lou Petree
John “Ed” E. Stimmell
SPOUSE
DATE OF DEATH
DIVISIONS
Arlene Jamer (d)
Elsie Bray Matthews
Dwight Nelson (d)
Franklin D. Petree
Patricia J. Stimmell
November 18, 2012
December 2, 2012
February 13, 2013
March 23, 2013
February 18, 2013
March 15, 2013
KCM, STP, DSM
PHI, REG
ATL, CHA
CIN, DET
ATL, WAS
SFO, CHI
Information on former members and non members
Lowell Garl (L. G.) Moore
Madlyn Marie Peterson
Alexander “Lee” Spadoni
Barbara Ann Thompson
Bess Moore (d)
Roberta Moore (d)
Irvin (Bud) Peterson (d)
Katherine Spadoni
Bob Thompson
July 9, 2011
KCM
March 20, 2013
March 19, 2013
March 4, 2013
DEN, BOS
LAX, SDG
SFO, OKC
NEW MEMBERS & ADDRESS CHANGE (keep this page with your Membership Directory)
Brandt, Joseph A & Becky L
133 Woodhaven Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3781
412-486-5925
PGH
[email protected]
Czupor, Maria K & Robert A
Campbell
16125 Savory Circle
Parker, CO 80134-7729
703-901-6611
HOU & HDQ
[email protected]
Denton, Carolyn Ann (Associate)
1141 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127-5227
901-484-2102(c)
MEM
[email protected]
Mitchell & Debbie Ecker
3014 Hewlett Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566-5313
516-379-2160
NYC
[email protected]
Evans, William J & Barbara H
1010 S Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483-4231
843-224-6143
PGH, LAX, CHR
[email protected]
Frevola, Arthur & Annette
436 Atlantic Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305-2336
718-667-2063
NWK
[email protected]
Groen, Lori A & Boyd
1714 Monroe Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172-1840
608-450-0258
MKW, CHI
[email protected]
Hoffman, Robert J & Anne B
169 Hoover Drive
Centerport, NY 11721-1348
631-385-8853
WAS & NYC
[email protected]
Joseph, Linda D (Associate)
170-34 130 Avenue, #5E
Jamaica, NY 11434-0295
NYC
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Lembo, Vincent J & Veronica S
5 Seneca Court
Port Jefferson Station, NY 117764485
631.331.5925
NYC
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Upson, Billy R & Frieda L
P. O. Box 925
Nash, TX 75569-0925
214-832-3379
DET, MEM
[email protected]
ADDRESS CHANGE
Mike & Linda Hesse
4816 Rabbit Trail
Plano, TX 75074
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ASSOCIATION OF
RETIRED POSTAL INSPECTORS
P.O. BOX 3223
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269-7223
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
IN THIS ISSUE
Western Region Reunion Introduction
Page 1
Certificate of Appreciation, Condolence
or Recognition
Page 2
National Officers Comments
Pages 2-3
Chapter Reports (with photos)
Pages 4-15
Remember When - Super Bowl XXII
Page 11
Constitution of the National Association
of Retired Postal Inspectors
Pages 16-18
Western Region Reunion
Information & Registration Form
Pages 19-21
Postal Inspector Michael Rae Rides in Police
Unity Tour for Preston Parnell
Page 22
Post Office Dedication in Memory of Terry
Ashbury and Request for Assistance
Page 22
In Memoriam
Page 23
New Members, Address Change
Page 23
PRSRT STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
JACKSON, MS
PERMIT NO 222