WHAT IS THE PCC?

The Postal Customer Council™ (PCC®) is a network of business mailers and representatives of the U.S. Postal Service®, who gather regularly to discuss and resolve local mailing issues. On both the national and local levels, Postal Customer Councils work to continually improve communication between the Postal Service™ and its customers.

HISTORY

The Postal Customer Council™ (PCC®) was established in 1961 to improve communications between U.S. Postal Service® customers and managers. The organization has grown increasingly more important since the 1970s, when business mailing issues became its primary focus.Today, there are more than 200 local Postal Customer Councils with approximately 120,000 members across the nation. Regular meetings, educational programs, mailer clinics, and seminars keep members abreast of the latest Postal Service™ developments. Members also work closely with local Post Office™ locations to make mail service more efficient, resulting in improved delivery and greater customer satisfaction.

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL OF NEW YORK IS TO:

Promote local cooperation and support of Postal Service initiatives Foster a close working relationship between the Postal Service and business mailers Share information and exchange ideas about new and existing Postal Service products, services, programs, and procedures that affect business mailers Help PCC member organizations grow professionally through focused educational programs Establish a means of regular communication between customers and local postal managers. Inform postal customers of the latest changes in postal products, services and rates. Assist customers in improving their internal mail operations. Create a better understanding of the Postal Service through business meetings, mailer clinics, mailing seminars, tours of Postal facilities and visits to other customers' plants. Provide information necessary to make the most effective and efficient use of postal products and services. Provide an organized way for Postal speakers to introduce Postal products, services and programs to the public. Educate mailers on the proper use and implementation of automation and mailing list hygiene programs.

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Networking with other mailers to exchange effective best practices Learning new methods and processes for a more productive mailing operation Interacting with Postal Service™ managers, vendors, and other industry professionals Finding new ways to make your business more profitable. Learn how smart solutions from the Postal Service can help your business save money. Find out about the latest developments in Postal Service products, rates and procedures.