Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the following: Billy Arnold — Foot Surgery and Clarence Suber   In Hospital w/pneumonia. We wish all a speedy recovery!

At the March 6, 2025, Branch Meeting the name of Marcus L Johnson was drawn he was not present so he could not claim the amount of $180.00. The next drawing will be at the April 3, 2025, Branch Meeting for $185.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our following Brother, and his family, upon their recent loss of Retired member Robert Briseno on February 21, 2025. May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.

Tony Atkinson, Karla Guevana, Roscani Hernandez, Damian Martinez, Vinne A Phelps, Darwin K Smith, Jr, Virgil J Smith and Nathaniel J Young.

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One (1) Executive Board recommendation was accepted and carried.

MOTION — Christi Fite that we pay the eligible delegates who attend the TSALC 112^th State Convention $1,000.00 — contingent upon attendance requirements, to be held in Austin, TX, July 28 thru July 30, 2025, seconded Keith Robertson. MOTION CARRIED

NALC LONE STAR BRANCH 132 - DALLAS, TX HAVE SCHEDULED RALLY TO SAVE USPS TO BE HELD SUNDAY, MARCH 23 @ 2 P.M. (FLYER ATTACHED) ANYONE PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WANTS TO CARPOOL NEEDS TO BE AT THE UNION HALL AT 1:15 PM.

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Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the
following: Mark Spriggs - Extended Sick Leave, Nik Lathop - surgery and Debbie Parkers - two dog
bites. We wish all a speedy recovery!

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At the February 6, 2025, Branch Meeting drawing name Georgew Pitts was drawn if he was present he
would have won some money $180.00. The next drawing wil be at the March 6, 2025, Branch Meeting
for $185.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

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We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our Brothers and Sisters, and their families,
upon their recent losses of Retiree members John Jackson and Goria Scott. May God be with you and
yours in your time of sorrow.

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Congratulations to Brothers Salvador Estrada at the N Richland Hills Station and John Newcomb of the
NCS (ANNEX) Station, who recently retired! Best wishes!!

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GUEST SPEARKER Shelby Clower addressed the membership regarding HR 70

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Branch Treasurer submitted November and December 2024 financial reports, which were approved by
the membership.

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We would like to send out our congratulations to Seminary Station carrier Charles Halla, whose son Josh Halla was chosen to be a pallbearer for President Jimmy Carter at the ceremony in the President's hometown in Georgia. What a great honor that was. We want to thank Josh Halla for his service and for his role he played in this ceremony.

The Branch will conduct an Open House at the newly constructed Branch Building to be held – December 22, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  The Branch will cater food from Olive Garden and drinks (no alcohol) to be held at:

NALC Branch 226

6900 Baker Blvd

Richland Hills, TX  76118

At the December 5, 2024, drawing the name of retired member Donald Bainbridge was drawn if he was present he would have won some money $175.00.  The next drawing will be at the January 2nd Branch Meeting for $180.00.  Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

Those Brothers, Sisters and family members reported ill and/or injured these past months were all of the following: Sterling Brown – arm injury, Ryan Clark – surgery, Brandon Dillion – Injury to feet, Jessie Kirklindesadler -  surgery, Ryan Vierkant – knee injury and Charles Winans – hip injury.  We wish all a speedy recovery!

(2) Archie Bradley and Quewanna Johnson

Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your benefits. Open Season officially begins Nov. 11, 2024, and ends Dec. 9, 2024. This season is unique because the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.In conjunction with the PSHB change, we are happy to announce that the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program will now be administered by Inspira Financial. With the FSA change, you will now have flexibility in how you pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, including a new debit card option.

Download the complete package here.

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Congratulations to Sister Karen Winklemeyer at the Polytechnic Station who recently retired! Best wishes!!

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NEW MEMBERS: NOVEMBER 7TH BRANCH MEETING – Twenty-one (21)

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PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES:

#1 NOW READS:

ARTICLE III. MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch #226 shall be held on the first (1st) Thursday of each month at the designated address posted on the Branch website, at 7:00 pm. If a conflict should arise an alternate meeting place will be chosen by the Executive Board.

CHANGE TO READ: (INBOLD TYPE)

ARTICLE III. MEETINGS

Section 1 - The regular meeting of Branch #226 shall be held on the first (1st) Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at:

American Legion post #569400

Felix Street

Fort Worth, TX 76115

‍If a conflict should arise an alternate meeting place will be chosen by the Executive Board.

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At the November 7, 2024, drawing the name of Hoy G Payne, Jr. was drawn, if he was present, he would have won $170.00. The next drawing will be at the December 5th Branch Meeting for $175.00. Be there, who knows, YOUR name could be drawn!!!

We take this time to extend our prayers and sympathies to our Brothers and Sisters, and their families, upon their recent losses: Michael Barrett – upon the loss of his mother; Tiffany Hall – upon loss of her uncle and Larkins Henderson – upon the loss of his sister. May God be with you and yours in your time of sorrow.