[Psml] Merit Mark comments

[Lonnie]

Re: Merit Mark commentsIt hasn't settled anything Guy!

Lonnie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nina P. Anastasio 
  To: Lonnie Butler 
  Cc: psml at usps.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:54 PM
  Subject: [Psml] Merit Mark comments


  Hi John,
  Well put! I believe your statement, along with those of John Alter and Kent Simpson, should settle the merit mark discussion.
  P/D/C Guy Anastasio
  D/3 Bayside Power Squadron


  Oct 13, 2009 12:43:47 PM, jrb at accurecord.com wrote:

    The problem with allowing squadron commanders to be the final authority on merit marks is that in most cases squadron commanders, unless they are retreads, generally don't have enough experience in USPS to render informed decisions. A commander with one advanced grade and 1 or 2 merit marks (which is becoming the norm rather than an aberration) is struggling just to understand what's expected and to keep up with the normal work load.  As squadron sizes shrink, their load increases. This is not to say that there are not some well organized squadrons that are able to help new commanders. But my experience gained over 20+ years is that many squadrons are happy just to find someone still breathing to take their turn in the barrel.

    Also, the idea that a merit mark should be awarded to a new member as an incentive to do work is putting the cart before the horse. Does the Army award medals before a soldier has done something meritorious? 

    A Merit Mark is a type of medal awarded to members.  As stated in the Ops manual   "A merit mark (MM) is awarded by the chief commander to a member for substantial personal effort in furthering the interest, programs and objectives of USPS, its districts and squadrons. It is a coveted award; it is by and large the only official recognition members receive for their efforts".

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