Better Together

Better Together
By Shearly Shawn
NAPS Capitol-Atlantic Area Vice President

Since I was appointed National Auxiliary Capitol-Atlantic Area vice president, I’ve had the pleasure of working with NAPS and Auxiliary members around the country. I have attended two Legislative Training Seminars and the 2024 National Convention in Connecticut.

Additionally, I worked with Eastern Region Area Vice President Hazel Green at the Eastern Region Cabinet meeting and Capitol-Atlantic Area states’ convention. I attended the Pennsylvania State Convention as a guest the past two years and joined with the Auxiliary to help with registration and raffles. It is a joy to be with a group of people who come together for a common cause.

For area and regional events, the Auxiliary usually takes care of registration, providing delegates with badges, bags and convention booklets. We then move into the work of raising money for SPAC. The Auxiliary works hard selling raffle tickets, gift cards and other items to raise money for SPAC.

That money helps push NAPS’ legislative priorities, such as passage of the Social Security Fairness Act that repealed the WEP and GPO. This bill had been a decades-long priority of NAPS. As a member of the Auxiliary, I am proud to have played a small part in its passage.

In 2024 SPAC contributions, the Capitol-Atlantic Area finished number one in total money collected: $38,565.40. We finished number two in the per-capital by area: $12.98. Maryland finished number three in state totals: $14,319.00.

Part of the success of NAPS depends on the work of the Auxiliary. It is critical this year to raise money for SPAC and help NAPS members advocate for postal, supervisor and retiree issues with our congressional representatives. In order to do better, we have to work together as a team. Remember, there is no “I” in team.

Divided we fall, as one we are strong. We are better together!