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NEWS ALERT:  Earlier today (2/17/2012) HLN (Headline News) broadcast a report that stated the Postal Service PLANS (emphasis added) to increase postage rates to $0.50 for a First-Class letter even though it raised prices last month.  This report, as presented, is not correct.

Reports in both The New York Times and Bloomberg offer a more accurate account of the facts.  In a letter to Congress, the Postal Service is asking for the ability to raise the rate from the current $0.44 to $0.50 over one or more years as part of a larger plan created with the cooperation of Evercore Partners, Inc. a financial consulting company tasked by the Postal Service to create a financial action plan.  The price increase request is being made of Congress as current law prohibits the Postal Service from raising rates beyond the Consumer Price Index except for “exigent circumstances”.  

Lake Michigan Mailers closely monitors actions by the Postal Service.  We will continue to publish updates as circumstances warrant.  In the meantime, customers with questions are encouraged to contact us at 800-653-3121 Ext. 220.

Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-16/postal-service-seeks-a-new-50-cent-stamp.html?cmpid=yhoo

The New York Times Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/17/business/postal-service-warns-it-could-lose-18-billion-a-year.html?_r=1

The Postal Service has issued its comprehensive chart for service prices effective January 22, 2012.  This new chart can be downloaded by clicking here.

Donations Due by January 31, 2012

Lake Michigan Mailers has selected the Breast Cancer Charities of Notre Dame Athletics as one of our charity partners for 2012.   On February 12, 2012 the Notre Dame Women's Basketball Team will take on West Virginia in the fourth annual Pink Zone game to raise money for both regional and national breast cancer charities.  Bob Rhoa, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lake Michigan Mailers, has agreed to take part in the Treadmill Campaign by walking on a treadmill courtside during the game.

Lake Michigan Mailers is seeking donations of any size in support of Bob's efforts.  To make a donation, click on the link below to download our donation form.  Please complete the form and return with your donation to Lake Michigan Mailers by January 31, 2011. Checks and credit cards are accepted.

http://barcodemail.com/uploads/Pink_Zone_Donation_Form.pdf

We welcome donations of any size.  Those who contribute at the specific levels listed below will receive one of the following special gifts as a token of our appreciation.

• The first 20 donors with a donation of $15.00 will receive a 2011/2012 Notre Dame Women's Basketball Team Schedule Poster.
• The first 40 donors with a donation of $20.00 will receive a 2011/2012 Notre Dame Women's Basketball Team Schedule Poster AND a limited edition Notre Dame Women's Basketball Poster entitled "God, Country, Notre Dame".
• The first 10 donors with a donation of $35.00 will receive an authentic Notre Dame Pink Zone T-Shirt.
• The first 5 donors with a donation of at least $60.00 will receive an authentic Notre Dame Pink Zone Fleece Blanket.

100% of all money donated will be contributed to Notre Dame's Pink Zone efforts.

This appeal is NOT about Notre Dame athletics.  This appeal is about supporting a great breast cancer charity.  No matter who we support in the sports arena, we are hopeful that we can all agree to support this important cause.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Congressman Fred Upton (MI – 6) and Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee offers his comments on the Postal Service’s proposal to close the Kalamazoo, Michigan Processing and Distribution Center, as well as, the proposed elimination of the overnight delivery standards for First-Class Mail.  Please click here to download a copy of this letter.

The Postal Service, along with most other federal, state, and local agencies, will observe New Years Day 2012 on Monday, January 2, 2012.  As such, Lake Michigan Mailers will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2, 2012.  Please click here to download a copy of the 2012 Holiday Service Schedule.