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Navy Postal Clerk Rating established 30 Nov 1960
 Welcome to the Navy Postal Clerks Association WebSite
This site and its related Association is for past and present Navy members of the Postal Clerk rate (established 1960) and their families. Also pre and post PC that served as navy postal clerks are welcome as are Marine Corps Postal Clerks, and any officer or civilian employee that served in a postal billet.
Any and all family members of a deceased postal clerk are welcome tp join. Please register with the site, registration will grant you access to many advanced website features. Registration is free and is separate from membership in the Association. When you register start use your real name as your user name, the reason being is that the Association is for Navy Postal Clerk and persons with a relationship with the Navy Postal Service. It is establish to promote friendships, renew old acquaintances, and memories. It is not to be anonymous user website. Under other information indicate your PC rate or your association with the Navy Postal System. If you are already registered PLEASE change your user name to your real name. The association is made up of former, retired and active men and women of the Naval Postal Service who have been serving the fleet since October 1960, and the Mail handlers before them.
There is a myth that the association is a bunch of old Chiefs, this is not a fact as we have PCSN's to PCCM's, serving as little as 2 years to over 30 years, regular Navy as well as reserves.
The purpose of the association is:
- To promote the social welfare of the Navy Postal Clerk community.
- To conduct programs for charitable and educational purposes.
- To sponsor or participate in activities patriotic in nature.
- To provide social and recreational activities for it's members.
Along with the above, we also have a goal of keeping the tradition of hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Naval Postal Service and the Mail Handlers before them alive.
Postal Clerks are among the most known people of any command, sometimes maybe not the most liked, but still the best known.
You can wear the a Navy Retired or a Navy ball cap and many times will be told "Hello Shipmate", but wearing the Navy Postal Clerk Association cap, you are more likely to hear "did you know postal clerk so and so" Come on over to the Forums and speak your mind!
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Association News
From the President,
It is with heavy heart I must report the passing of a wonderful lady.
PCCM Lou Sprinkle wife Letty passed away Saturday evening May 9th.
She had been in poor health for the past several years, so it was not entirely
unexpected.
Anyone wanting to contact Lou you can reach him at: lousprinkle@aol.com
“Las Vegas won the vote as the site for the NPCA 2010 reunion. Then our economy went into the tank. I am now in the process of finding the best and most economical place to hold that Las Vegas reunion presently planned for 3-6 May, 2010 arrive May 3 check-out May 7th . A key factor in the success of our reunions is the availability of an informal meeting or "hospitality" room in which folks can gather, talk, relax and enjoy refreshments. Most hotels charge an exorbitant rental fee for such a meeting room unless the group can promise a minimum of 25 rooms to be occupied and attendance at a banquet catered by the hotel; in which case, the vital hospitality room then becomes "complimentary." Obviously, it serves the success of the reunion very well if we can contract for a minimum of at least 25 rooms in the chosen hotel and count on all reunion attendees to sleep there and participate in the banquet. A reasonable estimate of the number of rooms to be occupied and the number of participants in the banquet is essential to planning and negotiating with any hotel. For planning purposes of members, the nightly room charge (single or double occupancy) is not expected to exceed $ 70, and the reunion including banquet will probably be around $ 70.00 for member plus $35 for guest. The impact of our recession on NPCA members and their families and the possible resultant affect on reunion participation is unknown and difficult to estimate without some input. Because of these unusual, tenuous times, it is requested that NPCA members please inform our President as soon as possible by telephone, email, or letter whether or not they now think they will attend the reunion and whether or not their spouse will accompany them; and keep our President informed of any changes as time goes by. Thank you”
Mike Bertalan
2063 West 103rd St., Cleveland Oh 44102
Tel 216-961-7199; cell 216 299-6732
email:Navy-Postal-Clerk-Association@roadrunner.com
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Reunion News 2008 & 2010 |
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 Navy Postal Clerk Association The reunion is over, believe all a had good time. Below is a review by PCCM Gil Hough USN Ret also check out the some phots from the reunion taken and edited by PCCS John Spellman USN Ret. You can view the photos at "reunion liks" on the menu at the left or click on The Banquet or At the Bar-B-Q To see who is who in the photos
click here
Note from Gil
Aloha to our members!
Our Reunion was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia from June 4-8, 2008. However, it was really over at the conclusion of the banquet on the night of June 7th.
June 4th was a day of check in and figuring out who is who because our appearances have deteriorated over the years (mostly not so good). Life’s a beach shipmate’s.
June 5th: Free day to visit Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The Postal Service did a special cancellation of our event. However, most of our membership cancelled so many letters that they did not really give a rip.
June 6th: Our business meeting was conducted; a motion was made to continue our officers as is without change. A motion was made and seconded, thanks for your continued outstanding performance one and all. Gil Hough agreed to help out on the information sharing side of the house.
The main topic of the meeting was to determine where the next NPCA reunion will be held in 2010 during the first two weeks of May. Our by-laws indicate it will be held on the West Coast. Motions were made for the following four areas:
Reno, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Laughlin, Nevada San Diego, California
It was decided that only members paid through 2008 or above can vote and are entitled to a primary and secondary vote. Your address label will have the year you are paid through, if it does not have a number, your dues are now payable. You will have thirty (30) days from the date of this letter to cast your vote VOTING IS COMPLETE, NEXT REUNION IN LAS VEGAS.
Dues are $20.00 for two (2) years. If you are not paid up, please remit your dues to:
NPCA
C/O LNCM Steven Hill
32265 Via Arias
Temecula, Ca 92592
Ph: 951-303-0412
Steven.Hilll@med.navy.mil
Additionally, a motion was made and seconded to make Mr. Van B. Bean an honorary member of our association. Welcome aboard Van!
We were very fortunate to have the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Supply Community CMDCM (SW) James A. Collins and PCCM Ron Guyton as our guests to bring us up to date on the Postal Clerk Community. Jim was just appointed as the Force Master Chief of the Naval Supply Systems Command (former PCCM). Ron is the Community Manager of the Postal Clerk and other supply ratings. He is located at BUPERS in Millington, Tennessee. He determines where billets are needed and how many personnel can be advanced. Both of them have joined our association and are our very first two active duty members! I have attached to this letter an overview of where the ratings are headed. However, Jim indicates the merger with Store Keeper is a done deal and the rating will be known as Logistics Specialist (LS). One additional piece of information is money orders will no longer be sold on any ship!
We had a great Bar-B-Q at Iron Mike Patras’s house in Virginia Beach from 1300-1600 hours. We had chicken, pork,hot dogs, hamburgers and a load of other delicious items. Master Chef Terry Baardsgaard and his trusted assistant prepared the meal in sweltering 100 degree weather. Great job Terry.
The final event of the evening was a casino night in our hospitality room. George Piette sponsored the event along with his fellow Knights of Columbus pals. The bad news was the dealers thought they were suppose to let everybody win and everyone won. Mike Bertalan broke into a deep sweat because he thought we may go bankrupt. Fortunately for us, most gave their winnings back.
June 7th: This was our banquet and the names of our fellow “shipmates forever” were read by Michael P. Dwyer.
June 8th: Travel home.
A great big Bravo Zulu and thanks to our hosts, Michael “Iron Mike” and Maggie Patras; Michael P. Dwyer and Liz; Ron and Marie McEntee for taking on the logistics of the reunion. The same to Terry Barrdsgarrd and all others who did more than just drink beer!
See the read more for more information
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Schlorships for Postal clerks and family |
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 Supply Corps Foundation Scholarships
Good News for Postal Clerks, since the PC Rate is now part of Supply, You are now eligible for the Supply Corps Foundation Scholarships
Who is eligible?
OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN, SPOUSES AND GRANDCHILDREN OF ACTIVE, RESERVE AND RETIRED SUPPLY ENLISTED AND OFFICERS Goal is to award $200,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarship application form is available starting in mid- January of each year, until early April. Contribution is tax-deductible Available Thru CFC Code 1337
2007-2008 Academic Year • Total New Scholarships Awarded: 68 Over 3 Million awarded since inception • 80% from Officer Community • 20% from Enlisted Community POC is Jack Evans (706) 354-4111 e-mail evans@usncf.com
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Final seletion PCCM & PCCSs |
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 The Navy Postal Clerk Association extends it's congratulation to newly selected Senior Chief Postal Clerks. They are the last to be selected PCCS.
Shawn Grasty Navy Hospital Bethesda
Chad McCann USS George Bush (CVN-77)
Mark Schlosser precom Uss Makin Island (LPH-8)
Christopher Wood PC "A" school Ft Jackson
The Navy Postal Clerk Association extends it's congratulation to newly selected Master Chief Postal Clerks PCCM (sel) Edgardo Rodriguez. He is the very last to earn the honor of PCCM.
It is my pleasure to offer you congratulations on your appointment to Master Chief Postal Clerk. Looking back your record of achievements surpassed many strong candidates to earn you your appointment to PCCM.
Again, congratulations and welcome you to the many who are now called Master Chief Postal Clerks.
Abel M. Quinones, PCCM, USN(Retired)
e-mail abelisable@comcast.net
Senior Adviser, NPC Assn
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OPEN LETTER FROM PCCM GIL HOUGH USN Retired |
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 News Story by: PCCM
Gil Hough, USN (Ret)
“ Why Join the NPCA
Association”
The Navy Times dated October 25, 1960, nearly forty six (46)
years ago announced those selected for the Postal Clerk (PC) rating and it was
born; 644 personnel switched ratings to become the elite of the elite; those
who served and cared.
It seems the older I become, the more nostalgic I become; I
was seventeen (17) in 1960. One thing remains certain is that I was proud to
serve my fellow sailors and provide valuable morale from home. I have great
memories of our rating and friendships that I have made over the past 46 years.
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Annual Dues Reduced |
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Membership dues have been reduced to
$ 20 for two years
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Our Treasurer is Steve Hill
"Annual membership dues are $20 for all of 2008/2009
send dues to:
NPCA
C/O LNCM Steven Hill
32265 Via Arias
Temecula, Ca 92592
Ph: 951-303-0412
Steven.Hill@med.navy.mil
PCC Grover McLaughlin is secretary/ Mail Directory/and Membership. If you see something wrong in thes Directory or know of another Postal Clerk that's not listed, please contact Mac at below:
PCC Grover McLaughlin
13079 Feather Ridge Drive
San Antonio, TX 78233
Ph: 210-654-8556
g.mclaughlin@sbcglobal.net
Publisher for the NPCA
Newsletter is Gil Hough
If you have anything for the newsletter you can submit it to Gil Hough either by
e-mail to hough@hawaii.rr.com
or by snail mail at
Gil Hough
95-117 Lalei Pl
Mililani HI 96789-3021
" ANY PROBLEM WITH THE ASSOCIATION, or suggestion for this website contact
Navy-Postal-Clerk-Association@roadrunner.com
Mike Bertalan,
Assc President
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PC MEMORABILIA |
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PCCM (RET) RED LAIL SENT IN A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM FLEET MORALE CENTER NAPOLI. I HAVE SET UP A LINK FOR PC Memorabilia. IF ANYBODY HAS ANY ITEMS OF INTEREST RELATING TO THE NAVY POSTAL SYSTEM THAT THEY WISH TO SHARE WITH THEIR PC SHIPMATES, SENT IT E-MAIL TO Navy-Postal-Clerk-Association@adelphia.net
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NAVY POSTAL CLERK ASSOCIATION COIN |
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The association challenge coin designed by our
Senior Advisor
Abel-is-able Quinones
The coin is on sale at NPCA Store for $8.00 a piece or two for $15.00
We also have a plastic case available for $1.00
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Old Articles
| Saturday, June 10 | | · | Associations Newsletter Hits the Street |
| Wednesday, April 05 | | · | 2004 Association Minutes |
| · | Note from Commander Prestidge to the members |
| Wednesday, January 11 | | · | REUNION UPDATE |
| Tuesday, November 29 | | · | NAVY POSTAL CLERK ASSOCIATION COIN |
| Thursday, November 03 | | · | DOD Business Advisers Tell Rumsfeld Military Mail Should Be Outsourced |
| Thursday, May 05 | | · | REUNION 2006 |
| Thursday, March 17 | | · | REUNION ITINERARY |
| Wednesday, October 06 | | · | POSTAL CLERK REUNION, MOBILE 2005 |
| Saturday, September 11 | | · | NPC WebMail |
| Friday, August 13 | | · | Association Membership Dues |
| Monday, July 19 | | · | Memory book |
| Monday, May 10 | | · | INTERNET TAX ! |
| Sunday, May 09 | | · | Back Up and More Secure |
| Tuesday, March 09 | | · | Survivors’ Benefit Plan Needs Your Help |
| Monday, February 23 | | · | Photo Gallery is Ready for Submissions! |
| Sunday, February 22 | | · | A few issues |
| · | GREAT JOB NAVY POSTAL CLERK DAMIAN |
| · | Photos and Ship Store |
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