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William Wright Stevie Ray Vaughn Martha Foote Loretta Maydwell Janine Yowell Charles Jemison Debra Gilbert Vickie Crouse Greg Jones John Mike Hale Don Packwood Linda Daniels N.K. Balakushna Kush Charles Robinson Vickie Crouse Loretta Maydwell Nancy Helms Glenn Littrell Martha Foote -President -Exec. Vice President -Secretary/Treasurer -Membership/Insurance Coordinator -Recording Secretary -Sergeant@Arms -Clerk Craft Director -Asst. Craft Director -MVS Craft Director -Maintenance Craft Director -Chief Trustee -Trustee -Trustee -OWCP Director -Area Coordinator -Chief Steward -Director Research & Education -Editor -Associate Editor Clerk

AUGUST 2012 STEWARDS

MVS: Edward Cayce, Tony Moore, William Wood. Greg Jones : Craft Director. Maintenance: Phillip Ashby, Keith Bornstein, Charles Finney, Tony Gray, Paul Sevenish, Steve M. Vaughn, Steve W. Vaughn. John (Mike) Hale: Craft Director. Clerks:Julie Alums, John Guthrie, Nancy Helms, Loretta Maydwell, Lorenzo Tucker, Rebecca Moore, April Pryor, Terry Corley-Reed, Debra Gilbert: Clerk Craft Director. Clerks, Station & Branches: Chantel Beckwith, Diana Coleman, Linda Daniels, Robin Miles, Pamela Plummer, LaTonia Smith. Clerks, Associate Offices: Tina Haskett, Jacqueline D. Henson, Kathy Miller-Hunt, Jeffrey A. Moore, Mary Jo Rogers, Helen Scott, Suzanne Wiltermood, Jackie Williams, Vickie Crouse: Assistant Craft Director.

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Volume 40 Number 8
August 2012
These Capitalist generally act harmoniously and in concert to fleece the people. Abraham Lincoln, speech, Illinois legislature, Jan. 1837

Inside This Issue

National Convention Coverage Pro-Labor/Political Rally Annual Picnic Raffle Jackpot Up To $750 Labor Day Page 2

FROM THE PRESIDENTS DESK.. August Update!

August will be a most trying busy period for Postal Workers, as you know: Columbus, Terre Haute and Bloomington mail is now being processed at the Indy P&DC. Our Brothers and Sisters from those areas have been seriously impacted as a result of those Plant closures. Locally, we have begun bi-weekly staffing and scheduling meetings to address our concerns.

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ASSOCIATE OFFICES Beech Grove Danville Franklin Lebanon New Palestine Shelbyville Brownsburg Fishers Greenfield Martinsville Noblesville Westfield Carmel Fortville Greenwood Mooresville Plainfield

MEMBERS ONLY: Page 7 MEMBERSHIP REPORT, TREASURERS REPORT,. STAFFING Page 8

STAFF
Pat Gregory Lena Williams Office Manager Office Assistant

Fast approaching is our August 11th union meeting, where a political rally highlighted by Democratic candidate for Governor John Gregg will address Late Breaking: the audience. The following day, Sunday, August 12th, our local annual picnic will be Local #130 held at Fort Harrison State Park. Please plan on attending, as the entire entertainment Challenges Deems committee has planned a special event.

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Local #130 Challenges Deems Desirable Attendance Policy

Visit: www.indyinfo-online.org for more information. Look for this article in the left sidebar and click the title.

On August 17th many officers and delegates will be departing for the 21st Biennial Attendance Policy National convention to be held in Los Angeles. Craft meetings are scheduled for the 18Visit 19 while the convention runs from the 20-24. www.indyinfo-online.org Many issues concerning the structure of the National union will undoubtedly be the most for more information. consuming topic, and should very well be, as shrinking membership certainly affects the Look for this article in the national staffing and structure just as it has done locally. Log on to the APWU web page, left sidebar and click the and as a member you can use the 'Members Only' option to review all of the resolutions title. that are currently posted. Also, an inquiry into the indyinfo-online will keep interested members informed on a daily basis.

APWU National Convention August 20-24 Los Angeles, California

Grievance Time Limits Extended During National Convention
APWU Web News Article 71-2012, June 7, 2012

Many Postal Support Employees (PSEs) are attaining the

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POWER
Back to School Backpack Project: For the past several
years POWER has sponsored a backpack giveaway for children whose families are struggling to prepare for their children going back to school. You can help the backpack project by purchasing raffle tickets, donating a backpack or school supplies, or make a donation. Donations can be dropped off at the hall and will be locked up until needed.

The APWU has reached an agreement with the Postal Service to extend the time limits for grievances and appeals to arbitration during the weeks surrounding the APWU National Convention, Industrial Relations Director Mike Morris has announced [PDF]. From Aug. 13 to Aug. 31, time limits for filing and/or appealing grievances will be extended for a period of 18 days beyond those specified in the National Agreement. The extension is necessary, Morris said, because national officers and many local stewards and officers will attend the National Convention, as well as convention workshops and craft conferences.
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Raffle: POWER Sisters and Brothers are selling raffle

tickets for an I-Pad 3 and $100 gas card to raise funds to purchase backpacks and school supplies for the above project. Tickets will be will be sold at the union meeting on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11:00 am. Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20. For all the times someone was there to help you, this is a good way to pay it forward. 1

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AUGUST 2012 requirements for health coverage. A health plan orientation will provide all necessary information. Any PSE with health plan questions can ask for a steward and we will insure the Local APWU Membership/Insurance coordinator Loretta Maydwell conveys all the proper forms (Postal ease FEHB worksheet). Remember the Consumer Driven APWU health plan is funded 75% by the USPS. Use enrollment code 474 for self and 475 for family. The 2010-2015 Joint Contract Interpretation Manual has been completed. We have placed our order, but I do not anticipate a quick filling of this order. An electronic version is available on the Industrial relations page of the APWU web site. *****All Stewards need to have their Flash drives updated, or pick one up if you have not done so yet***** William W. WW Wright President, Indianapolis Area Local #130 APWU, AFL-CIO

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Treasurers Report
By Martha Foote Secretary/Treasurer Balance Sheet As of JULY 10, 2012
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Membership Report
By Loretta Maydwell Membership Insurance Coordinator JULY 2012 CLERKS 872 MAILHANDLERS 7 MVS 112 MAINTENANCE 214 ASSOCIATE MEM. 9 1,223 SEPARATED 4 CANCELATIONS 1 CASH PAYS 4 MARTHA FOOTE SHARYN STONE JIM WILLIAMS WILLIAM WRIGHT NON-PAY STATUS 53 RETIRED: 3 Robert Davis Karen Pershing Conzola Gilbert

Indy Info Editorial Policy

The INDY-INFO is the official publication of the Indianapolis Area Local # 130, APWU, AFL-CIO. Any and all opinions appearing in the Indy Info, Indy Info-LITE and Indy Info-Online are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or the union. The editor reserves the right to determine whether material submitted for publication shall be printed. All time sensitive submissions must be received no later than the 15th of the month. Articles must be submitted by E-mail or digital media. Articles submitted in print will be subject to available transcription resources. Submissions must be accompanied by the writer's name, address and phone number. Printed articles must be signed. If a person wishes to remain anonymous, please state so. Pseudonyms are permissible only when the author is identified by name, address and phone number to the editor. All submissions are subject to editing. No article will be published that demeans or attacks another member of this local. Targeted Print Date: 7/29/12 Targeted Mailing Date: 08/01/12

ASSETS Current Assets Checking & Savings ELECTION FUND 2,537.07 CONVENTION FUND 9,201.53 EDUCATION FUND 7,424.23 ENTERTAINMENT FUND 5,296.65 RESERVE FUND President AL/SL 8,085.14 5% CONTINGENCY FUND 11,907.00 POWER FUNDS (718.15) GENERAL FUND checking 5,847.55 PAYROLL FUND checking 4,565.41 Total Checking & Savings 54,864.58 Total Current Assets GOLDMAN FUND RETIREES FUND 2,321.79 22,844.23 Martha Foote - Secretary/Treasurer 54,864.58

From the Editors Desk...

National Convention Coverage
As is my normal habit I try to keep a daily journal of convention business that I try to upload it to the internet daily. (www.indyinfo-online.org) This year I will be arriving early to the convention in order to attend training offered to Editors by the PPA and to attend committee meetings. During the convention I will be serving on the Sergeant of Arms & Teller committee. Hopefully this will not interfere with staying on top of convention business. If it does it is my hope that other delegates will file daily or intermittent reports throughout the convention. Glenn Littrell Editor: Indy Info National Delegate Prior to and during the Convention also see the Events Calendar at the website.

NEXT UNION MEETING AT: 11:00 a.m. August 11, 2012

IN UNION SOLIDARITY, Loretta Maydwell

Picnic Reservation Form: RSVP Deadline August 3, 2012

Member:____________________________________ Last 4 of SS#:________________ PL#:____________ Members deposit amount: $__________ (Refundable at Picnic only) # of guest:__________ Total Guest Amount: $______________ (Nonrefundable)

STEWARD PHONE LINES P&DC Stewards Room 464-6163 MVS Room 464-6404 Associate Offices 634-1783 MPA & P-1 870-8894
NOTE: Stewards are not always in the Steward Room; your supervisor is responsible to make the appropriate contact to the Union for representation, or call the hall.

Pro-Labor Political Rally & August Union Meeting

Democratic Candidate for Governor John Gregg, pro-labor candidates, AFL-CIO, APWU Central Region Coordinator Sharyn Stone (former IAL#130 President) At the Indianapolis Area Local #130 Union Hall August 11 at 10:00am

Total Amount Enclosed: $__________ Member $5.00 (refundable deposit) Guest $5.00 each (children under 3 free) Note: please pay Members amount separate from Guest. Members deposit will be returned upon check-in at the Picnic registration table.

Registration form for EARLY BIRD FUN WALK : RSVP Deadline August 3, 2012
Member:____________________________________ Last 4 of SS#:________________ PL#:____________ # of walkers:__________ *We will have maps, bottled water and information available at the start of the walk. Water fountains are available at the Duck Pond and more bottled water will be available at the end of the walk. This activity is FREE, but to insure we have enough resources and volunteers available be sure to register for the walk by turning this form in with your Picnic Registration Form.

UNION MEETING:
August. 11, 2012 at 11:00am By membership vote at the July General Membership Meeting the hours of the August meeting were pushed from 10:00am to 11:00am to accommodate the Rally. In addition the membership voted to endorse Democratic Candidate for Governor John Gregg, Representative Andre Carson and President Barrack Obama in the November election. 1509 E. Prospect Street east of Fountain Square Attend the Rally, the membership meeting and enjoy lunch at the Fountain Square eateries.
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Kids Fishing Event Registration Form:

Member:____________________________________ 1# of participants:__________ If you would be interested in volunteering to help with this Activity contact the Union Hall If you would be interested in making a donation to the cost of the rods & reels check

AFFILIATIONS
American Postal Workers Union Postal Press Association Indiana State AFL-CIO Central Labor Council of Marion County Indiana Postal Workers Union

this box enter the amount $____________and turn in with your other RSVPs. For ages 17 and under. Participants must be accompanied by and adult who assumes responsibility This activity is FREE, but to insure we have enough resources and volunteers available be sure to register by turning this form in with your Picnic Registration Form. 7

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Special Pullout: Annual Picnic

Local #130 Annual Picnic

Indianapolis Area Local #130, APWU, AFL-CIO
August 12, 2012 Fort Harrison State Recreation Area
Northeast corner of Marion County Food, Friends, Family and Co-Workers

Picnic 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Food Served 12:01 pm to 4:00 pm

RAFFLE INFORMATION:

50/50 DRAWING
Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5

Guaranteed Jackpot $250.00

NOW= $750+

Proceeds go to support the Annual Picnic and activities for the picnic. Winner will be drawn at the Annual Picnic. Ticket Sales close at the end of the August General Membership Meeting. Need not be present to win. Jackpot must be claimed within 30 days or prize will be forfeited. Winner must present Identification and stub that matched the information on the winning ticket. If information on winning ticket is incomplete or stub is lost then Identification and acknowledgement by the seller of the winning ticket and person are required. Winners name and ticket # will be published in the September and October Indy-Info, on the website and through other means. A big part of our fundraising to cover the cost of the picnic is the current 50/50 Raffle. Tickets for the raffle cost $2.00 each, or a money saving 3 tickets for $5.00 . The sale of tickets end following the Locals August General Membership Meeting; Saturday morning, August 11th. The winning ticket will be drawn the following day at the picnic. You do not need to be present to win. The way a 50/50 raffle works is that 50% of ticket sales goes to the winner and 50% is divided between the member who sells the most ticket (10%) and the Local (40%). Funds raised from the current raffle will go to offsetting the cost of the raffle and picnic. The more tickets you buy the better your chances of winning, but as you buy more tickets the size of the jackpot increases. See a steward, Committee person or local officer to purchase tickets.

Keep buying tickets to push the Jackpot higher! Watch the website to track the Jackpot as it grows: www.indyinfo-online.org MENU: Pulled Pork, Chicken, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Rolls, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Sweat & Mild BBQ
Sauces. +more Food Served 12:01 pm to 4:00 pm

CORN HOLE CONTEST: Signup at the registration table, details will be provided on site. FREE HAYRIDE: (first 40 to signup at registration desk.) Tractor pulled hay-wagons will take you from our
picnic shelter, along the Harrison Trace, around both Delaware Lake and the Duck Pond, along a smooth paved and scenic path with lots of shade and wild flowers. Parents or guardian will have to sign a waiver (at the registration desk) for minors. The hayride will depart at 2pm.

EARLY BIRD FUN WALK: Ft. Harrison has miles of paved and unpaved hiking trails that give you the opportunity to
see beautiful scenery, wildlife, old growth forest and to burn a few calories. We have mapped out a half mile, 1 mile, 2 mile (pave), and a 2 mile (partially paved) course. The event is FREE, we just ask that you RSVP so we know how much water to bring. We will meet in the Delaware lake Parking lot. All trails start and end at the parking in this activity unless you strike out on your own on one of the other trails. If you wish to strike out on your own still meet us at the parking lot to get a map and water.*
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PLAYGROUNDS: There is a park oriented playground right next to our picnic shelter with swings,
climbing apparatus and a slide built right into a hill. There are several more playgrounds within a half mile of our picnic shelter. This is an on your own activity, no fee.

HORSBACK & PONY RIDES: The saddle barn is located

about a mile from our picnic site (Sycamore Shelter). The saddle barn will be open all day 9am to 5pm. Horseback and pony rides are 'walkin'. We will have maps located at the shelter for your reference. This is an on your own activity.* Horseback Riding (guided saddle tours) $16 - 1.25 miles about 35 minutes; $21 - 2.5 miles about 60 minutes ($1 discount with cash) Ages 6 and up only. Everyone will have to sign a release, parents must accompany anyone under 18 years old to the saddle barn to sign a release. Adult Assisted Pony Rides $3.50 - for "parent" assisted pony ride ($.50 discount with cash). Not a turnstile. This will occur in a corral about 200 yards long and you will be allowed up to three out and back trips. *An 'on your own activity is an activity that the Entertainment Committee has made arrangements or has made the activity provider aware of the possibility of a large number of participants. The activity is independent of the Committees control, scheduling or supervision. If there is a fee for the activity it is the responsibility of the participants to pay that fee

MILITARY MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER: Located near the Horse Stable are the Museum Of 20th
Century Warfare and the Visitors Center. Both are walk-in and free activities showing the military history and natural history of Fort Harrison. This is an on your own activity, no fee.

Schedule:
-before 11am Set-up (Shelter) -10am Fun Walk (Delaware Lake parking lot) -10am Kids Fishing (Delaware Lake) -12pm Food Served (Shelter, until 4pm) -2pm Hay Ride (Shelter) -??pm Corn Hole Contest (Shelter) -4pm Cleanup.

Attention Stewards, Officers & Committee members:

Anyone who has not returned tickets or money to the Union Hall should do so ASAP. If you are not selling anymore tickets we need your unsold tickets to re-issue them. If you are still selling tickets we need your sold stubs and money ASAP, so that we can update the Jackpot amount on the website. You can pick up more tickets to sell, but we need your money and stubs to issue you more tickets. Remember, all tickets and money must be returned to the Union Hall no later than the August 11th meeting. Don't wait to the last minute.

ALL DAY: Horseback riding, Military

Museum, Visitors Center, Drawings, Playgrounds

Driving Instructions & Gate Entry Fee: There is

a $5.00 per CAR entry fee to the park. When you enter be sure to ask for a map and obtain a receipt which is good for reentry to the park. Feel free to ask the attendant for directions to our shelter (Sycamore Shelter) Before this portion of Ft. Harrison was converted into a state park there was more than one entrance to the area. Many online map services and maps for in car navigation DO NOT show those entrances as being closed, so if your instruction do not include Post Road then they may be outdated. Ft. Harrison is located on the North East side of Indianapolis. East of I-465 and north of I-70. Coming across town using I-465 [the Red Line]: get off on the 56th street exit and go east to post road, turn north [left], then follow the instructions for the Blue Line below. Coming from the east or west, not using the highways: 38th street, 30th street and Washington street all intersect with Post Road [the Black Line or the Blue Line]. Turn north [left from the west and right from the east], then follow the instructions for the Blue Line below. Coming from I-70, east or west [the Black Line]: get off on Post Road going north, then follow the instructions for the Blue Line below. Going north on Post Road [the Blue Line]: continue north until Post Road ends at a three way stop. Turn left, this is Shafter Road [also 59th street]. Follow the road until you come to the park gate. Pay the attendant and get a map and a receipt. [Its very simple from there but if you want you can get further instructions from the attendant, just ask for directions to the Sycamore Shelter]

FISHING:
Thanks to the donation of time and money from members of Local #130 We will have a fishing session for kids at 10:00am at Delaware Lake. Kids will be provided with a rod and reel (which will be theirs to keep) and adults will be on hand to offer instructions and assistance for the kids. Kids need to pre-register. If you are interested in donating either time or money to this activity please indicate on the Fishing activities registration form. Delaware Lake is within walking distance of our picnic shelter. You can fish from the pier or the shore. Kids can fish for free but adults must have a license. License can be purchased and printed online. Children must be accompanied by their parents who assume all risk.
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Welcome
Every attempt has been made to insure that, in spite of budget constraints, we can put on the best possible picnic while staying within a very tight budget. We are accomplishing this not just by cutting cost, but by obtaining the donation of services and by fund raising. Many hours have been put in by the Committee volunteers and as the picnic approaches their will be more hours devoted to this effort. NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: August 6, 11:00am at the Union Hall. Dianna Coleman, (Chair), Linda Daniels (Co-Chair), Martha Foote, Kim Graves-Arthur, Loretta Taylor, Sandra Spaulding, Charlotte Hiatt, Chantel Beckwith, Debra Gilbert, and Charles Jemison. 5