Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Capturing fall’s vivid palette
USPS dedicates its Autumn Colors stamps in Connecticut
The Postal Service dedicated its Autumn Colors stamps on Aug. 16 at the Great American Stamp Show in Hartford, CT.
The stamps showcase 10 photographs by Allen Rokach (1941-2021), who developed a technique that imbues the images with an impressionistic cast.
“Every year, millions of Americans seek the beauty of leaves turning from coast to coast in the fall. Thanks to the talents of photographer Allen Rokach, these stamps allow us to preserve and share one of nature’s most amazing canvases year-round,” said Scott English, executive director of the American Philatelic Society, who spoke at the event.
Joining English at the event were Heather Dyer, USPS chief information security officer; Richard Wiese, a TV host and president emeritus of the Explorers Club; and Rachel Lenda, director of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
“Growing up in Maine, I always loved ‘leaf peeping’ season and the vibrant colors signifying the change of seasons,” Dyer said.
“As summer fades, I love watching the trees in our mountains, forests and backyards transform into the rich shades of red, purple, yellow and orange that make autumn so special.”
Wiese, who was host of the Emmy-winning TV nature show “Born to Explore With Richard Wiese,” praised the Postal Service’s choice of subject.
“These stamps are not just pieces of paper; they are miniature masterpieces, reminding us of the simple yet profound joys that autumn brings into our lives,” he said.
Autumn Colors stamps are sold in panes of 20 and are available at Post Offices and usps.com.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Donna Berry, processing finance and budget manager for Lakeshores, Southwest and Westshores divisions, was named Western Region’s acting finance and budget manager.
• Richard S. Firestone, a strategic project specialist in the chief customer and marketing officer’s organization, received a Chief FOIA Officer’s Award for his efforts to help the Postal Service respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Steven A. Grant, the Queens, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Richmond, VA, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager.
• Stephen J. Humin, New York Metro Division’s senior processing director, was named South Atlantic Division’s acting senior processing director. Steven F. Wojtaszek, plant manager at the Morgan Processing and Distribution Center in New York City, was named New York Metro Division’s acting senior processing director.
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Area and Regional Update newsletters published
The latest editions of the quarterly Area and Regional Update newsletters will be mailed to Postal Service employees’ homes throughout August.
In addition to local and regional news coverage, each issue includes national stories and regular columns from USPS leaders, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Area and Regional Update is available in Atlantic-Eastern, Southern-Eastern, Central-Western and WestPac-Western editions.