The following list of national conferences/seminars will help mail managers to keep current with the latest developments in the industry and provide networking opportunities. This is a partial list of mail conferences and seminars.

1. Federal Mail Symposium
Sponsored by GSA, the First Federal Mail Symposium will be held at the new Washington DC Convention Center. Registration is OPEN to all federal agencies. The workshops will address issues that relate to federal mail employees and discuss new trends in federal mail management, technology, security, safety, policies, and other federal mail center operations issues. For more information contact:

Ms. Marcerto Barr
Telephone: (202) 208-7654
E-mail: marcerto.barr@gsa.gov

2. Interagency Mail Policy Council (IMPC) Quarterly Meetings
The Interagency Mail Policy Council (IMPC) is a group of federal employees that meets on a quarterly basis to share mail management information, best practices, and provide training. The IMPC was established in 1997 and is officially chartered by the Administrator of the GSA. For more information contact:

Mr. Derrick Miliner
Mail Management Policy
1800 F Street, NW, G-215
Washington, DC 20405
Telephone: (202) 273-3564
Fax: (202) 501-1567
Email: Derrick.Miliner@gsa.gov
Internet Address: http://www.gsa.gov/mailpolicy

3. Department of Defense (DoD) Official Mail Management Workshop
Sponsored by the Military Postal Service Agency, the DoD Official Mail Manager Workshop offers training for all Department of Defense agencies and is OPEN to all federal agencies. Training includes basic technical postal information such as: how to reduce postage costs, computing postage, classes of mail, special services, postage meter management, US Postal Service automation, and the Private Express Statutes. For more information:

Telephone: (703) 325-0674
Fax: (703) 325-9534
E-mail: dodomm@mpsa.army.mil

4. Government Mailers Advisory Council (GMAC) Meetings
GMAC is an active partnership of members from the federal mailing community and the US Postal Service in Washington, DC. Formed in August 1994, GMAC is a forum for sharing ideas, suggestions and solutions to improve mail services. The GMAC has made major strides in standardized addressing and reducing misdirected mail. GMAC's membership includes federal mail managers in the Washignton DC area that are served by Washington DC post offices. For scheduled meetings contact:

Mr. Tony Myers
Co-Chair, GMAC
Telephone: (202) 720-2469
Email: Tony.Myers@usda.gov
Internet Address: http://www.usps.com/capdistrict/gmac.htm

5. Partners for Progress Printing and Mail Conference
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Partners for Progress, Printing and Mail Conference is held annually in July and is OPEN to all federal agencies. The sessions address issues that confront all mail industry employees and discuss new trends in print media and mail. For more information contact:

Mr. Dallas Woodruff
Telephone: (202) 586-4326
E-mail: dallas.woodruff@hq.doe.gov

6. MailCom Conference and Exhibition
This semi-annual national trade show is co-sponsored by Mail Systems Management Association and Mail Magazine. It also has vendor displays and training. MailCom is an independent educational organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of the science and art of mail communications. For more information:

MailCom
Office of the Managing Director
P.O Box 1483
Belmar, New Jersey 07719-1483
Telephone: (732) 280-8865
Fax: (732) 280-7854
Internet Address: http://www.mailcom-conference.com

7. National Postal Forum
This semi-annual educational and trade show event for business mailers and key postal officials is sponsored by the US Postal Service. It has 3 1/2 days of business sessions, numerous networking opportunities, and an exhibition area displaying the latest products and services. For more information, contact your local postal account representative, business center, or the National Postal Forum.

National Postal Forum
Department 946
McLean, VA 22109-0946
Telephone: (703) 218-5015
Fax: (703) 218-5020
Fax: (800) 757-1844
Internet Address: http://www.npf.org

8. International Publishing Management Association (IPMA)
Each year IPMA holds an educational conference and exhibit to facilitate the interchange of ideas and experiences between industry professionals. This is a networking opportunity for the in-house corporate publishing and distribution manager. For more information:

IPMA
1205 West College Street
Liberty, MO 64068-3733
Telephone: (816) 781-1111
Fax: (816) 781-2790
Internet Address: http://www.ipma.org

9. Parcel Shipping & Distribution Forum
Each year Parcel Shipping & Distribution focuses on delivering proven information that you can take back and put to use right away. The time and effort you invest in attending even one or two sessions will pay dividends long into the future. You'll learn from a panel of top industry experts on how to run and maintain a more efficient and profitable operation. The conference will focus on the entire "Order-to-Ship" cycle with sessions covering Order Entry, Picking, Packing, Compliance Labeling, Parcel Sortation and Manifesting Shipments to Transportation and Final Delivery. Parcel Shipping & Distribution Forum will cover issues specific to the small-shipment industry.

Joel Dunkel
President, EventEvolution Management Inc.
Telephone: (203) 378-4991
Fax: (203) 378-9474
E-mail: jdunkel@eventevolution.com
Internet Address: http://parcelforum.com/overview/

10. Direct Mail Seminar Series
Direct Mail is an advertising medium, sponsored by the US Postal Service, that offers seminars to help organizations reach their mailing goals successfully. During this five-hour seminar, Direct Mail professionals present the process of designing a Direct Mail campaign, from start to finish. Beginning with an overview of Direct Mail, they teach about using the Internet to build a campaign, procuring lists, printing and lettershop operations, concept/copy development, and mail preparation. The yearly seminar schedule contact:

USPS
Telephone: 800-ASK-USPS
Internet Address:
http://www.usps.com/directmail/seminars/schedule.htm

11.  Xplor International Conference and Exhibit
This annual Global Electronic Document Systems Conference and Exhibit will be hosted at the Dallas Convention Center, October 24-28, 2004. The conference is designed to expand knowledge and enable professionals to build and share knowledge concerning solutions, tools, and processes for communicating customized information. Xplor International is the worldwide association of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify, and deliver customized information using a variety of document technologies. For more information contact:

Muriel Hogan
Director, Conferences & Exhibits
Xplor International
Email: Muriel@xplor.org
Address: http://www.xplor2004.org

12.  Pitney Bowes Mail Management Seminars
Pitney Bowes Mail Management Seminars are offered both at the basic and the advanced level. They provide practical solutions that help realize significant cost-savings in mail management and improve mail center productivity. The 2-day Seminars are OPEN to mail center personnel, mail managers, business managers, and anyone interested in obtaining cost savings. Seminar topics include managing carriers, reply mail, disaster recovery, mail center security, and special services. The cost for each seminar is $1,295 plus applicable sales tax. The seminar is free if you have purchased/leased equipment within the last 15 months. For more information contact:

Aberdeen Woods Conference Center
Pitney Bowes National Training Center
201 Aberdeen Parkway
Peachtree City, GA 30269-3189
Telephone: (770) 487-2666
Telephone: (770) 487-3028
Fax: (770) 487-3189
Internet Address: www.pb.com

13. Business Mail Customer Seminars
This workshop, sponsored by the US Postal Service, is conducted on presort standard mail. It is offered throughout in the Washington DC area. It is held biweekly on Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There is no charge for these seminars, although advance registration is required.  For more information contact:

USPS
Business Mail Entry Office
(703) 698-6378

14. Performance Measurement for Government

This conference, presented by the Advanced Learning Institute, and co-sponsored by the George Washington University, will teach federal executives how to measure and monitor strategic plans to ensure innovation and promote an efficient government. The conference will be held September 21-23, 2004. This is a valuable opportunity to share and learn from experiences of other professionals. For more information contact:

Ms. Milissa Wittenberg
Telephone: (888) 362-7400
Email: Melissa@aliconferences.com
Internet Address:
http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/governmentperformance/904.html