USPS: U.S. FLAG AT HALF STAFF FOR MEMORIAL DAY

U.S. FLAG AT HALF STAFF FOR MEMORIAL DAY. In remembrance of those who died in our nation’s service, fly the U.S. flag at half staff on Memorial Day, Mon., May 30. When flying the flag at half staff, it should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised to the peak again before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. Memorial Day also is one of six days each year the POW-MIA flag is to be flown.

USPS TEAMS WITH SBA

USPS TEAMS WITH SBA. The Postal Service and Small Business Administration joined forces recently to give advice to Los Angeles-area business owners. About 500 people attended the event organized by the USPS Pacific Area’s multicultural marketing group. Workshops showed how to develop an advertising campaign on a tight budget and use Direct Mail effectively, increasing response rates and sales. The conference was the first for the agencies, and was so well received that it won’t be the last.

Carrier pickup passes the 1 millionth package mark

HIGHS IN THE 60s. The mercury is rising for Carrier Pickup Online Notification. Four times this month — May 2, 3, 10 and 17 — the number of packages picked up as a result of online requests surpassed 60,000. Carrier pickup passed the 1 million package mark by May 23 — the earliest ever for any month. Customers use Carrier Pickup Online Notification and Click-N-Ship to make shipping from their home or office . . . a breeze