Celebrating Our Auxiliary
Celebrating Our Auxiliary
By Melva Seals
NAPS Auxiliary Texas Area Vice President
The NAPS National Auxiliary was organized in 1933 by Hazel Cochran, the first president, in Chicago. I have attended 18 consecutive conventions, the first in 1990 in San Diego. I’ve also attended a few Legislative Training Seminars.
The Auxiliary has come a long way. Its members always have been there to support NAPS by sending letters to Capitol Hill in support of NAPS’ legislative agenda, as well as conducting 50/50 raffles at events to contribute to the Supervisors’ Political Action Committee (SPAC). The PAC helps elect members to Congress and secure beneficial legislation to support Postal Service employees.
The Auxiliary is committed to providing ongoing support to NAPS members and help whenever needed. We provide this support locally in the state chapters or nationally at the Legislative Training Seminar and national conventions. The 2026 National Convention will be in San Francisco.
I would like to challenge all members of the Auxiliary to strive to work toward increasing our membership and show strong support in San Francisco as we have done in the past convention by:
- knowing the mission of the Auxiliary
- making sure all members are informed of the issues on which the Auxiliary is working
- staying informed and aware of the importance of SPAC
- being familiar with all the Auxiliary bylaws
So, this month, while we are commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let us not forget to celebrate and reflect back on the Auxiliary.
Don’t forget to submit your application to the Hazel Cochran Scholarship fund by May 31, 2026.