A-PLUS

African American Postal League United for Success!

Southern Region

Greetings from the “He Ain’t Heavy” Region

309 and counting! Congratulations Southern Region! In forty-five days, we have recruited, retained, and reclaimed Members! What an awesome accomplishment. Please join me as we welcome 64 New Members as of February 15, 2024.

This election year marks a significant and challenging time in the A-PLUS organization. While adapting to an ever-changing “New Normal” of postal and global change; A-PLUS has remained resilient in providing personal and professional development, training, and self-improvement. On behalf of the A-PLUS Southern Region Executive Board, I want to express my appreciation for your outstanding contributions to the A-PLUS organization.

2023 was a tumultuous year for the Southern Region, yet each chapter preserved, pushed forward, and kept their eyes on the mission and vision of A-PLUS. With all the adversities that members faced, they were able to pivot and navigate challenges to adapt to the unforeseen, for a clearer vision for the future. Your efforts reflect phenomenal growth and SET the Southern Region for enormous success for the 2024-2026 term. We will SET our priorities from the Regional Officers down to the Chapter Officers, we do this via the acronym “S-E-T” which represents Service, Engagement, and Training.
SERVICE – Prepare your Chapters to serve in their postal and local communities; make an A-PLUS presence known through networking and connecting within the postal community by advertising through posters in facilities & bulletin boards, on Face Book & social media; promote the A-PLUS Brand through Community Service, Fundraisers, and Networking activities that help bring A-PLUS Awareness.

ENGAGEMENT – Engage members and representatives in the Aims and Goals of A-PLUS by attending postal events; host a booth in the Career Awareness Conferences and continue to Recruit, Retain, and Reclaim members who aspire upward mobility and/or desire to learn more within the Postal Service.  Build a relationship with higher level postal managers and executives.

TRAINING – Give your members a RETURN ON THEIR INVESTMENT by not just holding regular meetings to conduct A-PLUS business but center your meetings around a topic to enhance learning; have a training session on subjects that concern your local chapter members.

Now What is in store for the Southern Region? A-PLUS Southern Region Conference is October 11-13 in Montgomery, Alabama, DoubleTree Hotel. The theme is: Embracing The 4 Ps of Change Management: People, Process, Purpose, and Performance.

As Southern Region President, I want to express how grateful I am for your dedication and commitment to the “He Ain’t Heavy” Region in your role. Your efforts reflect that you made A-PLUS a priority, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish in the! 2024-2026 term.


SOUTHERN REGION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Josephine Wooley, A-PLUS Southern Region President
Pamela Lowery, A-PLUS Southern Region Vice President
Frederick Johnson, A-PLUS Southern Region Director
Betty Collins, A-PLUS Southern Region Secretary
Geneva London, A-PLUS Southern Region Treasurer
Lawrence “Larry” Lee, A-PLUS Southern Region Sergeant at Arms
Patrice Johnson, A-PLUS Southern Region Parliamentarian
Barbara Dillard, A-PLUS Southern Region Vice President of Retirees

2022-2024 Chapter Presidents
James Hill (Atlanta)
Tameca Reedy (Birmingham)
James Jones (Houston)
Gloria Bilbrew (Mississippi)
Celestine Jackson (New Orleans)
Brenda Loche (Monroe)
Brenda Bell (Montgomery)
Antionette Lewis (Nashville)
Deener Newberry (Memphis)
Sonya Livingston (Tampa)

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