Next Chapter Event Northern Pacific Postal Update and The Move to Marketing Services November 3, 2010 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto 1919 Fourth Street | Berkeley, CA 94710  Postal Update So you think you know what’s going on with the Postal Service. Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. If you want the straight scoop, hear it at the Great Lakes chapter meeting. MFSA’s VP Postal & Member Relations, Leo Raymond will fill you in on: What’s happening with the recent price increase filing. The status of efforts to stabilize USPS finances. Rule changes that may be effective next January. Developments in Congress that will affect the Postal Service. The Move to Marketing Services There is an unprecedented convergence of societal, economic, and industry specific issues that threaten the current composition and structure of the printing, mailing, and fulfillment industries. This reality may be forcing your company to reconsider your existing business models and value proposition. This session is presented by MFSA’s President and CEO, Ken Garner will discuss: The reasons why a business transformation may be necessary How you can work to expand your menu of products and services to be more attractive and relevant to existing and future customers Get a readiness assessment More about the Winterberry Group White Paper on the move to MSP Event Cost: $35 per person – MFSA member $40 per person – Non-member Price includes lunch. Schedule: 11:30 - 12:00 noon | Registration, Lunch & Chapter Business 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm | Program To Register: Download the form HERE to mail, fax or email in. Members register online by clicking the link at the top of this page.

Southern California

President: Tom Duchene, TDMS, Inc.

Immediate Past President: Peter Friedrich, Pitney Bowes Presort Services

Board member: John Hodgman, Direct Connection Mailing

For more chapter information, contact Jennifer Root 703.350.6177

What is MFSA?

MFSA is the national trade association for the mailing and fulfillment and communication distribution services industry. The Pacific Chapter is divided into two groups - Northern and Southern, and provides regional networking and educational opportunities within the states of  California, Nevada and Arizona. MFSA provides

• Instant Postal Information
• Management Education
• Periodicals, Business Surveys, and Manuals unique to the industry
• Networking Opportunities
• Fulfillment Best Practices
• Individual Help with Postal and Employment Issues

Members of MFSA are in the mailing services, product fulfillment, literature fulfillment or printing business. Associate members are the suppliers to the mailing and fulfillment services business.

A broad range of services is available to member companies, to help them realize their full potential in the mailing and fulfillment business. These services have been selected and developed by mailing and fulfillment professionals themselves -- so they have been designed to fill the most pressing needs of the industry today, while keeping an eye on the industry of tomorrow.

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