I'm back - finally!

Hello A Plus members, friends and curious onlookers - it's been awhile but I've finally returned to my duties as A Plus Triad Blogger. I've been undertaking a number of projects and assignments over the past 6 months and neglected my duties, but I'm back on track now (hopefully). I pledge to keep you updated and informed, and I will be as accessible as possible as we move forward. The blogs will be shorter than past entries but should be informative enough.

For now, we have our final official A+ Triad meeting for the year coming up Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 pm at Greensboro P&DC. Our special guest is Esther Tinort from Facilities Service Office (FSO) in Greensboro and a former Greensboro District employee. She will tell us what is going on with facilities - Post Office closures, consolidations, Station/Branch Optimizations, etc. She can also speak to what kind of opportunities are in FSO, though right now there are no opportunities anywhere. This job freeze is rock solid with no end in clear sight.

We have a party coming up on December 4 and we're putting some final touches on it so that will be the next blog entry. On this one we share the flyer and we send an invite to you and a friend/colleague to come learn something you won't have another chance to learn elsewhere. Plus, get with some positive people, network with folks from the district, plant, Post Office and HRSSC, and find what you need to get where you want to go. We'll help you get there, promise! - Peace, Prez CW

Our next A+ Triad meeting is Sunday, May 24, 2010 - 3 pm. Join us as we learn "Strategies for Getting What you Want - before the window of opportunity closes." It's a Greg Gray presentation, brought to you exclusively for the Triad. Also, learn the up-to-date info on the upcoming White Party, perhaps the most exciting event so far this year. We could use the help! Finally, bring your eCareer application, and be on the lookout for some new workshops being worked on. You may be in need of the help, or just want to learn something new. See you soon - cw

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Our annual All-White Party for the grown and sexy set is on! Mark calendars for Saturday, June 26 at a new spot, Gabriel's, 4312 Big Tree Way, right off I-40 Exit 214 and Wendover, across from Hilton Garden Inn. $15 gets you the hottest party in the Triad for the mature set, with two levels of music and fun, two full bars, light refreshments, a balcony to cool off, and this time around, the HOTTEST DANCE MUSIC FROM THE 70'S UP TO NOW! Call for tickets, or email us to get on the mailing list - aplustriad@yahoo.com. Don't miss out!

P.S. Want a copy of this flyer to pass around or email to friends? Send me an email!

SPECIAL A+ MEETING AND WORKSHOP!

We need to meet prior to our Feb. 27 party to organize things, so we'll do so Feb. 21. Headlining the meeting will be our very own Terry Mayers, who will speak on opportunities in the plants. We'll also talk about upcoming events, conferences and volunteer opportunities. All are invited, especially first- and second-timers. Questions? Holla at me 336-337-7628. - cw

A+ Bloggers, here's the updated version of the Flyer - it includes our DJ Chris Brown of CnC Hit Factory, a dynamic music master, and Southern Grooveline (www.southerngrooveline.com), who will teach us some new line dances. This is another A+ affair, different from the others - a very classy, mature and professional crowd who only wants to come out and have a good time without the drama. We'll give away some stuff, too. Questions? Hit me up at aplustriad@yahoo.com. - cw

Greetings A Plus bloggers! Finally the announcement is out - A PLUS: CELEBRATION SATURDAY is February 27, 2010, 8 pm-Midnight at the Clarion Hotel in Greensboro. Four of our great friends and colleagues have retired - Cassandra Banks (HRSSC), Cynthia Terry Brown (District Safety), Dwight Durden (FMLA) and Brenda Lacewell (P&DC) - and we want to send them off right! Plus, we're celebrating February birthdays, including mine! Get your tickets now and be ready to party with some serious old-school jams and some new and favorite line dances. $15 advance, $20 at door give you light buffet, cash bar and "celebration" cake. Call us up and we'll take care of your tickets - call me (Carl), 336-337-7628, Angie Hicks (HRSSC) 248-867-0633, Rose Gray (BMC) 336-455-0682, Candice McCarty (P&DC) 336-508-2626, or Carlotta Banks (Winston-Salem), 336-918-5058. This will be one not to miss! - cw