Wednesday, May 14, 2025
USPS characters are appearing on party goods
The organization has also approved a wooden mail truck toy
The Postal Service has licensed a line of party goods and a new toy mail truck.
Created by Colorfull Plates, the new line of children’s tableware features USPS characters Mr. ZIP, the bald eagle B. Franklin and Farley, a blue collection box. The characters star in the “Mail with Mr. ZIP” series on YouTube.
The disposable cups, napkins, dessert and dinner plates start at $6 and customers can choose between Mr. ZIP and Farley as the main character on the items.
They are available through the Colorfull Plates website.
The new wooden USPS mail truck by Candylab Toys retails for $16. It is available on the company’s website.
The online Postal Store has more USPS-themed items at usps.com.
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Cory D. Brown was named senior government relations and public policy integration and support liaison. He previously served as strategic initiatives program manager.
• Paul M. Gaudette was named the Manchester, NH, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as New England Division’s processing operations support manager.
• Rachel D. Jones was named WestPac Area’s facilities customer relations manager. She previously served as Gulf Atlantic Division’s emergency preparedness specialist.
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May 21, 2025
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‘Navigating the Care of Your Aging Family Members’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on long-term care, finances and home safety issues for elderly loved ones.
The session, “Navigating the Care of Your Aging Family Members,” will be held Wednesday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
May 21, 2025
Datebook
‘What Does Sleep Have to Do with Good Mental Health?’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the effect that sleep has on our mental well-being.
The “What Does Sleep Have to Do with Good Mental Health?” session will be held Wednesday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
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USPS characters are appearing on party goods
The organization has also approved a wooden mail truck toy
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
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‘Navigating the Care of Your Aging Family Members’
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May21Datebook
‘What Does Sleep Have to Do with Good Mental Health?’