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Eastern Region

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Welcome to the Eastern Region A-PLUS Page!

The 38th Annual A-PLUS National Convention in Hanover MD was a wonderful week filled with learning, networking, support and relaxation among friends, peers and like-minded individual. It was an invaluable time to recharge and prepare for the next steps in achieving a meaningful work/life balance. We sincerely appreciate everyone who registered and attended the convention. Your presence and continued support meant so much to us!

A special thank you to the USPS Executives in attendance – Chief Performance Officer and Executive Vice-President: Dr. Joshua D. Colin, Executive Officers: Mr. Dane Coleman, Vice President Processing Operations and Todd Hawkins, Vice President Operations, Eastern Region, Jenny Utterback, Vice President, Organization Development, Former DPMG and current Governor of the USPS Ron Strohman. Their presence was a powerful demonstration of their support and commitment to the AIMS and Mission of A-PLUS which is to:

Promote the goals of the United States Postal Service
Unify and mentor African American EAS/PCES employees and
Monitor the statistical progress of minorities in hiring, promotions, separations, details and assignments while forming beneficial alliances with organizations such as the NAACP, LUNA, NETWORK, corporate sponsors, and other supporters. Congratulations to the LeGree Daniels Award Recipient Nikki Lowe! Ms. Lowe is a shining example of what can be achieved through initiative, drive, and perseverance. Her career journey reflects the power of dedication and hard work toward achieving professional goals.

Convention Highlights include:

Greg Gray, Motivational Speaker Extraordinaire who gave us Six Levers of Influence
Thoughtful testimonials provided by our members
The ORIGINAL Spotlight on You panel review
The Focus_40 Kick-off initiative which focuses and supports A-PLUS members with a decade or more remaining in their career/work life (working lives). Interested A-PLUS members will have mentor-mentee relationships, coaches, provided skill development tips & strategies and more.
Engaging panel discussions by A-PLUS, NAPS and UPMA leadership
Luncheon and panel discussion with descendants of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Tools for recognizing our communication challenges and doing the work to maintain communication – Presented by Dr. Kimberly Hayes
Generous Sponsors and diverse Vendors
A lively and enjoyable HBCU/Divine 9 Hospitality Night
Soulful Activities for our retirees
A post-convention tour of the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC
And much, much more

As history continues to evolve, changes within the USPS continue to occur. PMG Louis DeJoy is now retired. During his administration, his ten-year “Delivering for America” plan to stabilize the USPS began in 2021. As a result, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 addressed the budget requirements placed on the USPS by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) of 2006. Now, in 2025, we continue to transition and adjust to RTOs, mail processing and transportation changes, First-Class delivery changes and other cost-saving measures designed to improve service overall.

A-PLUS is committed to helping our members prepare and adjust to these changes. If you are an employee seeking a higher-level management position, A-PLUS can help you prepare for that next assignment. This is just one of the many benefits of membership. In the Eastern Region, we have fourteen chapters and it’s easy to become affiliated with us. Simply go to the membership tab on the A-PLUS and join today. Looking forward to seeing you at an A-PLUS meeting near you.

With A-PLUS love,

Cynthia Coles
President, A-PLUS Eastern Region

EASTERN REGION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS: