Free Webinar – Package Shipping Best Practices

August 23, 2026

Free Webinar - Package Shipping Best Practices

September 25, 2026 at 11 AM EST

In this webinar, you will learn about:

Identifying what is a package?
Commercial pricing vs Retail pricing.
Ground Advantage vs Priority Mail.
Dimensional Surcharge.
Label 888 discontinued.

Bob Tomer is the Vice President of Business Development at AMASTI. A 25-year veteran of the mailing and shipping industry, he began his career as a mail sorter and driver, later moving through roles as a machine technician, production manager, and plant manager before stepping into sales and executive leadership. Known for his practical insight and hands-on experience, Bob helps organizations optimize their workflows using smart, scalable technology. He also serves on the board of the Steel Valley PCC, where he works to strengthen the connection between USPS and business mailers.

Outside of the mailing and shipping industry, Bob is active in the community. He sits on the boards of the Delmont Athletic Association and the Josh Perne Memorial Youth Squirrel Hunt. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and their three children. A lifelong outdoorsman, Bob is passionate about hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He is a strong advocate for keeping public lands publicly owned and expanding access for future generations of outdoor enthusiasts.

Join us via Zoom

Phone one-tap: US: +15033361236,,1653450725#,,,,*122384# or +1952-229-5070,,1653450725#,,,,*122384#

Meeting URL: https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1653450725?pwd=v34bY0X4HRbcUqhoapFbbBB5kCTd8u.1

Meeting ID: 165 345 0725

Passcode: 122384

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Meeting ID: 165 345 0725

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Free Webinar – Learn About The Mailability of HAZMAT Materials

August 1, 2026

Free Webinar - Learn About The Mailability of HAZMAT Materials

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11 AM EST

Join Jennifer Cox, Classification Specialist, US Postal Service on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11 AM EST who will discuss HAZMAT/DG mailability guidance and exemption approvals. Jennifer is the current team lead for developing and maintaining the policies contained in USPS Publication 52 – Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail. She has prepared various Federal Register notice proposals and final rules announcing regulatory changes which results in writing many revisions to Publication 52 bringing clarity and procedural improvements.

Jennifer Cox is a Classification Specialist at US Postal Service headquarters for the office of Product Classification and is the current team lead for developing and maintaining the policies contained in Publication 52 – Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail. She has been with the Product Classification group at headquarters since 2019 and is a Postal Service veteran of 21 years. As a classification specialist, she has prepared various Federal Register notice proposal and final rules announcing regulatory changes which results in writing many revisions to Publication 52 bringing clarity and procedural improvements. Additionally, she routinely works with commercial customers to provide Hazmat/DG mailability guidance and exemption approvals; conducts internal Hazmat/DG training sessions for sales, postal inspection, and retail associates; assists with creating and updating all Postal Hazmat/DG courses; speaks at internal and external events; and regularly attends government agency and COSTHA sessions to stay current on global hazmat/DG regulations.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

Phone one-tap:

US: +15033361236,,1654669392#,,,,*887277# or +1952-229-5070,,1654669392#,,,,*887277#

Meeting URL:

https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1654669392?pwd=buAedVfnI2cOjyxPBHrsQW6DwG2GGv.1

Meeting ID:

165 466 9392

Passcode:

887277

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Meeting ID:

165 466 9392 Passcode 887277

Webinar – Overview of Proposed Price Changes 2026

May 7, 2026

June 4th, 2026 at 11 AM EST

Overview of the proposed July price changes for market-dominant products (pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission).
Discussion of changes in pricing structure and promotions that may affect your mailing strategy.
Karen and her team are responsible for the pricing of all market dominant products including First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals and Package Services and other Special Services.

Karen Meehan, USPS Director, Mailing & Services Pricing

Karen is a 35-year Postal Service veteran and is presently the Director of Mailing and Services Pricing. In this role, she is responsible for the pricing of all market dominant products including: First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals and Package Services and other Special Services.

Karen’s tenure with the Postal Service includes managing the competitive products pricing group, the international products pricing group and an assignment as the Acting Manager of Cost Attribution. She began her career in the Finance Department, working on the Household Diary Study.

Karen has a Masters of Economics from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech.

Join via Zoom:

https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1616294392?pwd=y29lUY3DmNYeDYN8HSSTqzaea5CSjT.1

Meeting ID 161 629 4392

Passcode 712083

Phone One-Tap: US: +15033361236,,1616294392#,,,,*712083# or +1952-229-5070,,1616294392#,,,,*712083#

Questions? Contact Tina Grabovez, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov

National PCC Day 2025

August 1, 2025

National PCC Day – August 28, 2025

Registration 8 am, Program 9 am – 2 pm

The NEW Center at NEOMED

4211 State Route 44, Rootstown OH 44272

Take I-76 to 44, go south. Enter across from Giant Eagle and look for the American / Ohio flags. Park in that lot and enter under the awning. Once inside, take the stairs or the elevator on the right.

Your Registration of $79 will cover:
• Keynote Presentation: Leading Forward – Marc McCrery, Vice President, Customer Experience, USPS
• Featured speaker Bob Tomer of AMASTI – Mail Smarter – Money Saving Strategies for Mailers
• Additional Presentations from USPS Experts
• Award Presentations & Prizes & One-on-One Networking Opportunities
• Industry Education – Certificate for all Attendees
• Visit Exhibitors for State-of-the-Art Products & Services
• Registration includes education, continental breakfast, and hot lunch.

Vendor Table cost is $170 – Includes two tickets to attend

Questions? Contact Tina Grabovez at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov or 216-443-4723

Importance of Mailpiece Design: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

July 20, 2025

August 20, 2025 – 11:00 AM EST

Failing to meet the minimum mailing dimensions for commercial mail can significantly impact your budget.

This session will explore the common mistakes in mailpiece design and provide strategies to avoid them. This session is essential for printers and mailers, as the competitive edge of a well-designed mailpiece is becoming increasingly crucial in the marketing landscape.

Join us to ensure your mailpieces are cost-effective and designed to save you time and money.

Floyd Creecy is the Vice-President of Operations at 120 Design Studios, based in Orlando, FL. In this role, he oversees all operational aspects of the company, ensuring seamless execution of IT and branding projects while driving strategic growth in the commercial contracting sector. He is also the Executive Director of the Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA), a member of the Greater Baltimore Postal Customer Council (GBPCC),and serves on the PCCAC Strategic Innovation Sub-Committee. Renowned for his compassionate leadership, Floyd empowers and motivates his teams and audiences alike. His extensive experience in project management and branding, coupled with his expertise as a speaker, makes him a staple at industry events like PCC, Postal Forum, MAILCOM, and MSMA conferences, where he delivers impactful keynote speeches.

Floyd’s professional mantra —“Attitude, Industry education, and information aid us in our ability to exceed our limitations”— reflects his firm belief in the power of positive thinking, continual learning, and access to information as keys to success. Floyd holds a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDSM).

Join us on Zoom
https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1600160664?pwd=hIRvBX615rP4EUp3MdHb4wmKcN0LEF.1

Phone one-tap: US: +15033361236,,1600160664#,,,,*539453# or +1952-229-5070,,1600160664#,,,,*539453#
Meeting ID: 160 016 0664
Passcode: 539453
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Addressing’s Best Practices & Reducing Undeliverable Mail

January 29, 2025

February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

No two businesses are the same – different business needs around addresses. Within a business, not all mailings are the same. They have different priorities relative to goals, purposes, needs, fraud, restrictions, regulations and requirements. So it makes sense they may have different “Best Practices” when it comes to Address Quality. Best Practices mailers have undeliverable mail rates 50-65% lower than the industry average. And recent changes provided an opportunity to reduce their undeliverable mail by an additional 10+%. This translates to lower costs, faster bill payments, happier clients, increased sales and so much more.

In this session, Adam Collinson, Director of Address Intelligence, GrayHair Software LLC will focus on address-related issues that businesses are facing as well as the tools and data that can be utilized to make positive process changes. Adam analyzes and improves processes in all areas of mail including Data Entry, Address Quality and Return Mail, Database Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cash Flow Optimization, and Mail Tracking Analytics. In his position, Adam uses his experience and knowledge to analyze, research, design and implement new solutions to meet the needs of the ever-changing mailing industry. Adam also serves as the MTAC (Mailers Technical Advisory Committee) Industry Focus Leader for Data, Technology and Addressing.

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Phone one-tap: US: +15033361236,,1614402429#,,,,*695546# or +1952-229-5070,,1614402429#,,,, *695546#>/p>

Meeting URL: https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1614402429?pwd=zO2J1sN3NCzq7mZXxbjSRZQQIHHnza.1

Meeting ID: 161 440 2429 Passcode: 695546

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Meeting ID: 161 440 2429 Passcode 695546

Promotions and Incentives

December 29, 2024

The Ohio 1 District Postal Customer Councils invite you to our educational and networking event on

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Join us in January as we begin 2025 with a Lunch & Learn Session featuring Lori Joyner-Swetlin, Postal Solutions Leader, GrayHair Software.

Over two and a half decades of expertise in tackling USPS mailing and operational mail workflow issues, Lori’s primary focus currently lies in designing and integrating top-tier data quality and workflow solutions. These ensure mail is aptly addressed and adorned with intelligent mail barcodes which makes it possible to manipulate data in several ways for various users resulting in significantly profitable outcomes.

Lori has facilitated many presentations within the USPS sector, including subjects such as Informed Delivery, USPS Promotions, Address Quality, Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) tracking, and IMB Address Change Services along with Data Usage.

Lori’s collaborations with the USPS lead to establishing the Electronic Return Receipt product and procedures for USPS Certified Mail. Holding the front line for Pitney Bowes at the Ohio State Supreme Court, the pioneering state to employ this service, which is now implemented nationwide.

As CEO/President of ACDC Atwood Community Development Corporation, Lori steers a community organization that is dedicated to enhancing the living standard in the Atwood Lake Region via financial and ecological responsibility and openness.

Cost is free. Since this is an in-person event, please bring your lunch if you wish. The USPS Administration Building is located at 2200 Orange Ave., #201, Cleveland, OH 44101.

Please register your intent to attend by Friday, January 17 with Tina Grabovez, USPS Customer Relations Coordinator via email at valentina.grabovez@usps.gov.