Illinois Rural Letter Carriers Association

Start Planning to attend Mid States Conference in 2009 - Peoria, Illinois

(see calendar of events for more details)

Welcome to the official website for the Illinois Rural Letter Carriers’ Association.

The purpose of this Association shall be to improve the methods used by rural letter carriers, to benefit their conditions of labor with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and to promote fraternal spirit among its members. This Organization shall not affiliate or merge with any other organization or group without a majority vote of the delegates at a national or special convention or a majority mail referendum vote of all members voting.

The following standards of conduct are prescribed for this Association:

To maintain democratic procedures and practices, including provisions for periodic elections to be conducted subject to recognized safeguards and provisions defining and securing the right of individual members to participation in the affairs of the organization, to fair and equal treatment under the governing rules of the organization, and to fair process in any disciplinary proceedings;

To prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, or marital, economic, social or political status;

To prohibit business or financial interests on the part of organization officers and agents which conflict with their duty to the organization and its members; and

To maintain fiscal integrity in the conduct of the affairs of the organization.

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EMILY ANDERSON IS STANDING BY HER MAILBOX AWAITING YOUR TICKETS FOR THE DRAWING - $1 TICKETS OR 6 FOR $5

SUPPORT PAC - DID YOU KNOW THAT THE DO NOT MAIL REGISTRY BILL COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE FUTURE OF OUR JOBS? THIS LEGISLATION HAS BEEN DEFEATED IN 9 STATES AND IS PENDING IN SEVERAL OTHERS. YOUR PAC DONATIONS HELP COUNTER VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AND ADVOCACY GROUPS.

YOUR PAC DONATIONS HELP US CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST

CONTRACT DELIVERY SERVICE

YOUR DONATIONS HELP US TO EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND GAIN SUPPORT FOR BILLS

WE MUST CONTINUE TO THE FIGHT AGAINST OUTSOURCING.

MAIL THAT CHECK TODAY!!! PLEASE!!!

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ATTENTION CARRIERS AND AUXILIARY MEMBERS: MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW: the Auxiliary is collecting information and photos of members of the rural carrier family who have passed away this year. All photos will be returned. Please send names of Association, Auxiliary, and Juniors member to: Rebecca Bowen, P.O. Box 200, Bement, IL 61813. Please include the person's name, county, and birth year. For additional information contact Pete Harrington, ILRLCA Secretary/Treasurer at 217-486-7371.

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A Tentative Agenda is posted on the Calendar of Events - Check it Out!

State Convention - Make Your Reservations Today!!! The Hilton Gardens, Effingham: 1301 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401. 217-540-7777 Fax: 217-540-7776. Be sure and tell them you are with the Illinois Rural Letter Carriers - rooms are limited for our block at our rate of $82, plus tax.

Also - Remember that there is Steward's Training on Sunday Afternoon of Convention - will include lunch!

REMINDER - Check this site for important calendar dates and information!

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624 and 629 Areas are looking for Facilitators for the QWL Process.

Will be trained.

If interested please email Jerry Burley at jerryburley@mchsi.com for 624 and

Chris Finley at cfinley@shawneelink.net for 629

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SUPPORT THE HAWKEYE DJSC!!

The Hawkeye DJSC is emphasizing the image of the rural carriers in our communities. Toward this end Polo and Denim shirts are being offered to rural carriers at a very affordable price. The shirts are of good quality and have the USPS emblem with Rural Carrier printed underneath. Polo shirts are available in Red, Blue, and Navy. The Denim shirts are available in long or short sleeves. Please indicate quantities, the pricing is as follows:

Polo shirt Red ____ Blue____ Navy____

M _____ L _____ XL______ $11.00 ea.

XXL ____ $13.00 ea. XXXL ____ $15.00 ea. Total $________

Denim Long-sleeve ______ Short-sleeve _______

M _____ L _____ XL______ $15.00 ea.

XXL ____ $17.00 ea. XXXL ___ $19.00 ea. Total $________

Please enclose a money order made out to PJ’s Signs for the correct amount.
Do not send check or cash. Please return by March 22, 2008.
Mail to: Marvin Hartz- Hawkeye DJSC Coordinator, 313 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL 61277-9998
Please fill in your name and address below.

NAME _________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________

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