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| Branch 2184 |
Letter Carriers
National
Association of
Association of
| President's Report |
Picnic 2010
Neither rain nor wind nor threat of bad weather could stop the Branch 2184
Picnic. While other less hardy picnic goers would have been running for cover,
the weather-tested and hardened Branch 2184 carriers were hardly fazed. The
day seemed to have three parts to it. The first part proved to be a typical summer
day with just a hint of a shower, but overall a bright and sunny start. Part II
started when the ponies arrived and along with them a few dark clouds in the
distance. It soon became apparent that the ideal weather with which we started
the picnic would not last. The rain, wind and warning sirens started, alerting all
to take precautions.
With that, our volunteers quickly moved the picnic into the Branch Hall and
under the big top. While we were waiting for what turned out to be a legitimate
weather threat to blow over, the picnic volunteers moved into high gear to secure
the area and the supplies from the downpour and wind. After an approximately
one-hour delay the clouds parted and we moved back outdoors. There was still
an occasional downpour but the storm clouds were soon passing. Soon the grill
was back in operation as well as the sno-cone, popcorn and cotton candy
machines, not to mention the pony rides and moonwalk and the obstacle course.
Part III provided the all clear we were looking for. The skies turned bright and
it was time to finish a fun yet sometimes wet picnic. While the turnout was surely
dampened by the forecast, those who did attend seemed not to be too bothered
by a little weather. Very special thanks to our concession crew who miraculously
braved the storm and handled the weather emergency like real professionals.
Thanks also to our Activities Coordinator Cindy Trzeciak who handled the
arrangements for the picnic and to our outstanding “picnic grounds crew” Len
Zawisa and Jim Powell. The picnic area and Branch grounds never looked better.
Have a great summer!
-- Mark Judd
President
Neither rain nor wind nor threat of bad weather could stop the Branch 2184
Picnic. While other less hardy picnic goers would have been running for cover,
the weather-tested and hardened Branch 2184 carriers were hardly fazed. The
day seemed to have three parts to it. The first part proved to be a typical summer
day with just a hint of a shower, but overall a bright and sunny start. Part II
started when the ponies arrived and along with them a few dark clouds in the
distance. It soon became apparent that the ideal weather with which we started
the picnic would not last. The rain, wind and warning sirens started, alerting all
to take precautions.
With that, our volunteers quickly moved the picnic into the Branch Hall and
under the big top. While we were waiting for what turned out to be a legitimate
weather threat to blow over, the picnic volunteers moved into high gear to secure
the area and the supplies from the downpour and wind. After an approximately
one-hour delay the clouds parted and we moved back outdoors. There was still
an occasional downpour but the storm clouds were soon passing. Soon the grill
was back in operation as well as the sno-cone, popcorn and cotton candy
machines, not to mention the pony rides and moonwalk and the obstacle course.
Part III provided the all clear we were looking for. The skies turned bright and
it was time to finish a fun yet sometimes wet picnic. While the turnout was surely
dampened by the forecast, those who did attend seemed not to be too bothered
by a little weather. Very special thanks to our concession crew who miraculously
braved the storm and handled the weather emergency like real professionals.
Thanks also to our Activities Coordinator Cindy Trzeciak who handled the
arrangements for the picnic and to our outstanding “picnic grounds crew” Len
Zawisa and Jim Powell. The picnic area and Branch grounds never looked better.
Have a great summer!
-- Mark Judd
President
