Last week, Link shared a big headline: The USPS Board of Governors chose David Steiner to be the 76th postmaster general.
Assuming the successful completion of the ethics and security clearance vetting process, Steiner, the former president and CEO of Waste Management Inc., is expected to join USPS in July.
“Dave is the right person to lead the Postal Service at this time to ensure this magnificent and historic organization thrives into the future,” said Amber McReynolds, board chair. She described Steiner as “a highly regarded leader and executive with tremendous vision, experience and skill that can be applied to the long-term mission and business needs of the Postal Service.”
Link also reported on the organization’s latest quarterly financial report, shipping price changes that will take effect in July, the dangers of social engineering scams, and positive numbers for the “Mailin’ With Mr. ZIP” YouTube series.
Additionally, we covered the open houses being held at USPS sorting and delivery centers nationwide.
“The feedback from employees has been incredibly positive,” said Demaris McCants, postmaster of Winston-Salem, NC. “The upgrades are amazing.”
On the stamp front, we told you about a White House unveiling of artwork for a new release honoring former first lady Barbara Bush; a ceremony for the new Goodnight Moon stamps in Kansas City, MO; and a video exploring the Powwows: Celebrating American Culture stamps.
And we previewed Stamp Out Hunger, the food drive spearheaded by the National Association of Letter Carriers with assistance from USPS and other groups.
Finally, “Heroes” spotlighted Jeffrey Abbruzzese, who was discovered a house fire in Pawcatuck, CT, while “Off the Clock” had a honey of a story: Kirk Kern, postmaster of Star, NC, has been keeping bees for the past six years.
