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This year we'll pursue a closer relationship with our local post office- a New Year's resolution that could result in many benefits to your club.

Begin by appointing someone to handle post office public relations, and preferably it's someone who can be reached by phone during normal business hours. The first step for that person is to visit your local post office and find the official whose duties might involve serving as a contact for your club. Within the introductory visit, be sure to emphasize that the purpose of the club is to promote stamp collecting within the local community. Offer your club's assistance in areas related to stamp collecting. Give your post office contact written information of your club's meeting location and dates. Include the name and phone number of your new public relations appointee.

Be brief, make unobtrusive follow up visits, and by all means ensure that your post office contact regularly receives copies of your newsletter.