WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN MARCH, 2010? HOW ABOUT JOINING US AT AN APWU BLIZZARD SEMINAR AND NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA?

Union Blizzard in Orlando, Florida in March 2010
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All APWU brothers & sisters are cordially invited to attend six (6) full days of Union education, activism & fellowship sponsored by the APWU of Florida, in conjunction with the National Presidents Conference and the National Secretary-Treasurer Training Seminar.

Join us - March 24-29, 2010!

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Take advantage of our warm Florida hospitality and great rates in a beautiful union hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort. Bring the whole family. Parking, internet access, fitness center and transportation to theme parks included.
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Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa Resort, 1900 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL. hotel website: www.BuenaVistaPalace.com <<
Reservations: toll free: (866) 397-6516. APWU rate: $99.00 plus taxes and $10 resort fee.

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Orlando, Florida March 24-29, 2010 APWU of Florida Educational Spring Seminar and National APWU President's Conference Schedule
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010: Florida Presidents Conference 9 am - 5 pm. Round Robin discussion of current topics of urgent concern for Local Presidents, Visiting Presidents, and National APWU Officers.

Welcome: Hospitality Room - Wednesday through Sunday 7 pm ‘til ?

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Thursday, March 25th, 2010: APWU of Florida Educational Seminar/ National APWU Retirees Department.

General Assembly: 9 am - 12 noon, Updates and news from National Executive Board Members and National Officers.

Craft Breakouts: 2 pm - 5 pm - Craft Directors and NBAs discuss craft specific topics & goals.

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Thurs., March 25, 2010 - Retirees luncheon: - 12 noon - 1 pm, National APWU Retirees Department workshop 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

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Friday, March 26th, 2010: APWU of Florida Seminar / National APWU Sec-Treasurer Training.

General Assembly: 8:30 am Class Breakouts 9 am - 5 pm, full and half day classes.

National Secretary-Treasurer Training: 9 am - 5 pm.

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Saturday, March 27th, 2010: APWU of Florida & National Presidents Conference Seminar/National Sec-Treasurer Training General Assembly, 8:30 a.m. with Keynote Speaker, President Bill Burrus.

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Following President Burrus, APWU of Florida and NPC joint classes - Full and half day classes and National Sec-Treasurer training resumes.

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Sunday, March 28th, 2010: National Presidents Conference (NPC), 9 am - 5 pm. Discussion of Agenda Items & Conference Business.

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Monday, March 29th, 2010: National Presidents Conference NPC, 9 am - 5 pm. Discussion of Agenda Items & Conference Business.

APWU OF FLORIDA SPRING SEMINAR IN OCALA, FL. MARCH 26-28, 2009; FLORIDA PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE ON WED., MAR. 25

AGENDA UPDATE WRITTEN BY JOHN S. OLIVE, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

APWU of Florida Spring Seminar, March 26-28, 2009 Ocala Hilton, Ocala, Florida, United States of America.

APWU OF FLORIDA STATE RETIREE CHAPTER

APWU OF FLORIDA STATE RETIREE CHAPTER UPDATED NEWS

President Mario Miceli and the APWU of Florida State Retiree Chapter members will meet for luncheon at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. All Retirees are welcome. You must be a union member.
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Retirement Seminar FERS and CSRS Thursday, March 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and to be repeated Saturday morning, March 28, 2009.

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APWU Health Plan speaker at the Open Forum Thursday morning, March 26 and at a booth throughout the Seminar.
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At my request the hotel has extended their deadline for the APWU room rate ($109.00) through this Friday.
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If you encounter any difficulty reserving your rooms, first call Christine Dewey at 1-352-873-6447.
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If, for any reason, she does not resolve your problem, please call me immediately at 850-723-7847.
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See you in Ocala.
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In Union Solidarity, JOHN S. OLIVE, Director of Education, APWU of Florida

BREAKING 21ST CENTURY RETIREE PARADISE NEWS:

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BREAKING 21ST CENTURY RETIREE PARADISE NEWS

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On behalf of the members of the APWU of Florida and the North Central Florida Area Local, we welcome you to Ocala for the APWU of Florida Spring Seminar which will be held here March 26th, 27th and 28th.

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Once again it’s our pleasure to provide a wide variety of mini seminars presented by experts on their respective issues in a three day format we call the Spring Seminar. We have listened to your concerns and responded with what we think will be the best on target information available to you anywhere. The training sessions are carefully planned to benefit local officers and stewards with information vital to our everyday relationship with the Employer.

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Thanks in advance to President Brian O’Neill and the North Central Florida Area Local for being our host. As you can see in the attached agenda we are fortunate to host important players in the APWU’s future. And we will be rolling out the APWU’s new Webinar Format for the FMLA update with Resident Expert Steve Albanese.

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APWU of Florida Spring Seminar: March 26-28, 2009.
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Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474.
Room Rate: Single $109.00/Double $109.00.
Reservations may be made by calling Telephone: 352.854.1400 or Toll-Free: 1-877-602-4023.
All reservations must be made by March 3, 2009 to get the special group

rate. Ask for the American Postal Workers Union.

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Any change (addition or correction) you may wish for the attached agenda can most likely be accommodated. Just let me know. Beyond that, I look very much forward to being with you in Ocala. If I can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to call.
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Registration for the Seminar---$25.00 before March 12, 2009. After March 12---$35.00.
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Florida Presidents Conference---Wednesday, March 25th, 2009.
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Classes will include the following:
Basic and Advanced Shop Steward, Family Medical Leave Act, Excessing, Identity Theft, Arbitration Roundtable, National Labor Relations Board, and Guests. Instructors and more details will be announced soon.
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In Solidarity,
John S. Olive, Director of Education, APWU of Florida
P.O. Box 17722, Pensacola, FL 32522
Voice: 850.433.8080 Fax: 850.433.8246
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Email: johnsolive@apwupensacola.org
or http://www.apwupensacola.org/ for more information.

FLARA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN TALLAHASSEE, FL MAR 18-20, 2009 ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT TONY FRANSETTA

BREAKING 21ST CENTURY RETIREE PARADISE NEWS:

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TO: All FLARA Executive Board Members, Club & Individual Members & Invited Guests.

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FROM: Tony Fransetta, President-FLARA

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RE: FLARA's Legislative Conference and Quarterly Board Meeting CALL LETTER.

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Greetings: The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will hold its Legislative Conference and Quarterly Executive Board Meeting on March 19th and 20th, 2009 at the "Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites", located at 2725 Graves Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. We ask that you arrive on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 and check in at the hotel. Our meeting will begin Thursday, March 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with a break for lunch (provided by FLARA).

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We will meet again on Friday, March 20th, at 9:00 a.m. with a break for lunch (provided by FLARA) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will re-convene at 1:00 p.m. for legislative reports and any unfinished business. This is a tentative schedule with the possibility of change.
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The hotel room rates are as follows for FLARA members and guests:
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, $ 129.00/night plus tax; 850-536-2000.
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Comfort Inn, $ 85.00/night plus tax, includes continental breakfast; 850-562-7200.

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Days Inn - Tallahassee Northwest, $ 49.00/night plus tax (Full bed); $ 65.00 (Double bed or King bed) includes continental breakfast; 850-562-2000.

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Please note that the above three hotels are located on one property connected by a common parking lot.

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Please remember that there are a limited number of rooms available per rate/hotel and the cutoff date for room reservations is February 24, 2009, so please make your reservations ASAP. When making your reservations, please call the hotel direct at the number listed above and ask for the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans group code.

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Registration fee for the Legislative Conference is $80.00 per member. Guest registration is $60.00. Registration forms and fees must be received by FLARA by March 1st, 2009 to process your credentials! If you have any questions, please contact the FLARA office at 561-792-8799.

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Sincerely,
Tony Fransetta, President
Yvonne Garrity, Executive Director