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SUMMARY:National Postal Forum Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The National Postal Forum has partnered with the USPS to present the mailing and shipping industry’s premier educational venue\, trade show and networking event. Held every spring\, the four-day NPF is the only event that works directly with USPS managers to provide the most comprehensive educational and networking platform possible for meeting the needs of the industry and postal customers. \n \nWhy Attend NPF? \n\nTop-notch industry education.\nProfessional networking opportunities.\nMeet with USPS leadership.\n\nWhile we live in a high-tech world\, mail remains the preeminent “high-touch” means of reaching out to customers\, businesses and the world\, and no one knows that better than our attendees! The NPF is the ideal way to stay in sync with all the advances and trends that affect the rapidly progressing and changing mailing and shipping industry. \nThis is the only event that brings together all senior level USPS executives\, leaders of the mailing and shipping industry as well as the industry’s major suppliers and partners. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity to listen and learn from these champions of mail and shipping! \nFor more information regarding the National Postal Forum https://npf.org/ \nUSPS Opening General Session \nMonday\, May 22: 8:00 AM – 9:30AM \nLouis DeJoy\, Postmaster General of the United States will deliver remarks centered around the Delivering for America plan\, for putting USPS on a positive trajectory with new opportunities for the mailing and shipping industry. The Postmaster General will update attendees on the progress to dramatically improve on time delivery\, the road to USPS financial sustainability and the multitude of strategies underway to change and improve the USPS delivery network. This engaging talk will showcase some of the organization’s highlights over the past several months\, and the upcoming priorities to position USPS\, and its customers\, well for the future. \n 
URL:https://westpacpcc.org/event/national-postal-forum-charlotte-nc-5/
LOCATION:Steven’s Steak & Seafood House\, 5332 Stevens Place\, Commerce\, CA\, 90040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Santa Ana Meetings
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SUMMARY:Lesson 1- Classes of Mail Series June 6 - Mail Design Professional Course –
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING ONLINE STUDY SESSIONS\nStarting on Tuesday\, June 6\, 2023 we will be hosting 12 online meetings on Tuesday and Thursday\nfor six weeks from 11 am to 12 pm PST \n \nThis is a six-week course that entails 10 lessons and 2 study sessions to help get you certified. The total cost for your certification is $105.00. ($95.00 for the exam which will be required and billed separately during the middle of the course and $10.00 enrollment fee billed at time of registration) \nGet together with like-minded individuals from the mailing industry and learn how to create the perfect mail piece. We will be meeting virtually twice a week for six weeks and you will be able to test at the end of the course to earn a certification for a small fee. We have invited mailing professionals to share valuable information and allow you to ask questions during the course.\nPlease join us for this event starting on June 6th. \nThe Mail Design Professional (MDP) course provides in depth training on postal standards related to designing letter and flat mail to facilitate processing on high-speed automated equipment while maximizing cost effectiveness and reducing processing delays. \nThis course is ideal for those who wish to maximize their proficiency in designing letter-size and flat-\nsize mail to meet USPS® standards and obtain certification as a Mail Design Professional. \nRegister here https://santaanapccMPD2023.eventbrite.com \nhttps://santaanapccMPD2023.eventbrite.com \nAgenda and Dates\nJune 6 Lesson 1- Classes of Mail\nJune 8 Lesson 2- Processing Categories\nJune 13 Lesson 3 – Basic Addressing\nJune 15 Lesson 4 – Barcode Formats\nJune 20 Lesson 5 – Automation Letters\nJune 22 Lesson 6 & 10 – Automation\, Tad and Tidbits\nJune 27 Lesson 7 – Reply Mail\nJune 29 Lesson 8 – Postage Payment Methods\nJuly 6 Lesson 9 – AIS Products\nJuly 11 Study Session 1 \nJuly 13 Study Session 2 \nThe following subject areas are offered in the MDP Program curriculum: \nClasses of Mail \n\nPriority Mail Express\nFirst-Class Mail\nPeriodicals\nUSPS Marketing Mail\nNonprofit Marketing Mai\nPackage Services\n\nAutomation Flats \n\nFlexibility\nMaximum Deflection Criteria\nRigid Flat-Size Mailpieces\nConstruction\nPolywrap Standards\nBarcode Placement\n\nBasic Mail Design \n\nMailability\nProcessing Categories\nFlat-size Pieces\n\nReply Mail \n\nBusiness Reply Mail\nCourtesy Reply Mail\nMeter Reply Mail\nPermit Reply Mail\nUSPS Returns Service\nReusable Mailpieces\n\nAddressing \n\nAddressing Procedures\nAddressing Guidelines\n\nPostage Payment Methods \n\nAnnual Presort Mailing Fees\nPrecanceled Stamps\nPostage Evidencing Systems\nPermit Imprint Indicia\n\nIntelligent Mail Barcode Formats \n\nBarcode Symbology\nMailer ID\nAutomation Prices\nFull-Service Option\nPrint Specifications\nBarcoding Standards\n\nAIS Products \n\nAddress Quality\nAddress Information ProducAncillary Service Endorsements\nAddress Quality Census Measurement and Assessment Process\nNational Deliverability Index\nAutomation Letters First-Class Mail and Standard Mail\nAutomation Letters\nPostcard AddressingFolded Self-Mailers and Booklet Type Mail pieces\n\nTads and Tidbits \n\nElection Logos\nExtra Service Labels\nRepositionable Notes\nRPNs for Automation\nCustomized Market Mail\nCMM Preparation\n\nThe Education Subcommittee of the PCC Advisory Committee in collaboration with the USPS\nNational Center for Employee Development (NCED) Team is offering the MDP Program to PCCs \nThe course includes:\n• Postal addressing standards\n• Classes of mail and processing categories\n• Intelligent Mail® and package barcode format and print specifications\n• Designing automation letters and flats (tabbing\, polywrap\, deflection\, flexibility\, etc.)\n• Reply mail (Business\, Courtesy\, Meter\, Permit Reply and Merchandise Return Service)\n• Address Information products and Move Update \nLearners will also receive information on design standards for:\n• Customized Market Mail\n• Repositionable Notes\n• Election Mail Logos\n• Privately Printed Labels\n• Reusable Envelopes \nRegister here https://santaanapccMPD2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://westpacpcc.org/event/lesson-1-classes-of-mail-series-june-6-mail-design-professional-course/
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