We Really Are One Family
By Robert “Bobby” Bock
Southeast Area VP
At my branch meeting, a member informed everyone that a MPOO in Florida 2 was planning a softball tournament/family event. Hearing this, I made a motion to offer financial support for the event. The members passed my motion and our branch informed the MPOO that NAPS was all in.
Postmaster Alex Herrera had a vision, along with other EAS employees, on how to put together this event. Craft employees also participated in the planning, ensuring it would be a family event.
The event was attended by over 300 employees and family members; 10 offices fielded teams for the softball tournament. Competition on the softball field was fierce, but friendly; everyone had a great time. For one day, there was no separation of clerks, carriers or supervisors. It simply was postal employees and their families having a good time.
I would like to give a shout out to Hal Barber, the leader of MPOO D. Hal was chef for the day along with Central Florida Branch 406 President Ernie Gonzalez. I also want to recognize and thank all the volunteers who made this day a success.
The softball tournament aside, the true winners on the field in Winter Park, FL, were the families who participated and enjoyed the festivities. I can’t say enough about the EAS employees in the MPOO D group. I am so proud of the way they worked to make this a success. I think these types of gatherings can be replicated around the country. This NAPS- sponsored event raised the morale of the employees who participated. We might invite the PMG to our next tournament to throw out the first pitch!
