August 28, 2025 - NPCC Day

The National Postal Customer Council (NPCC) Day was held on August 28, 2025, bringing together postal leaders, industry partners, and business mailers to strengthen collaboration and share insights on the future of mail. The event featured keynote presentations, educational sessions, and networking opportunities focused on innovation, customer engagement, and operational excellence.  Attendees gained valuable updates from USPS leadership and learned best practices for enhancing mail performanceand customer experience.

August 4, 2025 - Links of Novi Annual Golf Event

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Detroit Postal customer Council (PCC), on partnership with the Advertising Production Club of Detroit (APCD) and proudly presented by Graphic Media Alliance, hosted its highly anticipated Annual Golf Outing at the stunning Links of Novi.  The event was a standout success, attendees praised the event's organization, atmosphere and sense of community.  The turnout exceeded expectations as we welcomed over 100 golfers who came out to enjoy a day of networking, sunshine, and a little friendly competition, resulting in strong engagement throughout the day.  The event strengthened relationships between USPS and the business mailing community.  The event featured exciting contests, fantastic food, and an incredible lineup of raffle prizesthat kept the energy high throughout the day.  One of the highlights was the Detroit PCC 50/50 raffle, which drew lots of attention and participation, adding a fun and charitable twist to the festivities.

July 21, 2025- Mount Clemens Post Office Dedicated to Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson

On Monday, July 21, 2025, Mount Clemens Post Office at 11:00a.m., a formal dedication ceremony was held at the Mount Clemens Post Officelocated at 155 South Main Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan 48046.  The post office was officially designated as the "Lieutenant Colonel Allexander Jefferson Post Office" to honour the lifetime of service of Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson.  The naming was made possible by federal legislation introduced by Gary Peters (U.S. Senator, Michigan) signed into law October 2024.  

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson was born November 15, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Clark College in 1942.  Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson completed pilot training at the Tuskegee Army Airfield in 1944 and served as a P-51 "Red Tail" fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group (the famed Tuskegee Airmen) based in Ramitelli, Italy.  Oh his 19th mission he was shot down over Toulon, France; he was captured by German forces and held as a prisoner of war in Poland, later liberated by the U.S. Third Army under General Patton.  After the war, he returned to Michigan, worked as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, earned a teaching certificate, and obtained a Master's in Education from Wayne State University.  He retired from the U.S. Reserves in 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and after 31 years in Detroit Public Schools (retiring as an assistant principal in 1979) he passed away on June 22, 2022.  Among his recognitions were the Purple Heart (2001) and, as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Congressional Gold Medal (2007).

2023 National PCC Day Celebration - September 22 in Troy MI

The Detroit (PCC) Postal Customer Council, Michigan 1 District, celebrated National PCC Day on September 22, 2023. Upon entry into the event, our guests were treated to continental breakfast and time to mingle.  Our Media Team prepared the slideshows that ran prior to event and during our lunch break of our own PCC photos of our year’s events and the slides of this year’s National PCC Winners. .   Detroit PCC has always been committed to bringing our members   the most innovative messaging to ensure they are kept aware of the best the Postal Service has to offer and how they will benefit from the information. 

Our sessions: 2023-24 USPS Mailing Promotions presenting the various options available and offered tips on layering promos for best discounts presented by experts Roman Godlewski, USPS and Kevin Yost, TGI Direct, Inc.    It was a great prelude into our topic presentation; Insights on Integrating Generative A.I.  by Rick Ryan, Pitney Bowes Fellow.  This session impressed that AI is a tool to amplify human creativity and ingenuity and how to integrate it into their marketing plans.  Our guest speaker Eric Henry, VP, Retail and Delivery Operations, presented on status of the USPS emphasizing what the PMG’s 10-year plan is for the Postal Service, intriguing information for all which highlighted where we are heading into the coming years. Our vendors supported us with their own display tables and were introduced by our executive board.  Each vendor was given the opportunity to publicize their business and what their specialty is in the mail industry. 

We celebrated Detroit PCC winning the Gold and Platinum Awards for 2023.  We received this award because we fulfilled the requirments in educational event planning and community particpation through the year.  We hope you will continue to support us and join us for our many innovative events.   www.detroitpcc.com 

photod l to r:  PCC Awards and gift bags - guests in session - Eric Henry with PCC members

Annual Golf Outing - With the Detroit PCC - APCD - GMA

On August 7 2023, The Detroit PCC, partnered with Graphic Media Alliance (GMA) and The Advertising Production Club of Detroit  (APCD) for our 28th Annual Golf Outing at the Links of Novi.  It was a huge success as our golfers turned out for an afternoon of golf and fun in semi-great weather and the Links of Novi course was stunning. This year our lead sponsor was Graphic Media Alliance, who not only golfed with us but with their sponsorship helped us reach our goals.   

Because of the generosity of our golfers and sponsors, our organizations will continue to offer educational programming to business mailers and newcomers engaged in learning more about marketing using print media.  Our programs are targeted to increase knowledge of the importance of what print mail is and how it effects the marketing world.