Questions for Proposal of the Ronald Reagan USPS Stamp

June 22, 2004

[HighWheeler]

The Ronald Reagan commemorative postage stamp is planned to be released on/about February 6, 2005. I have a suggestion, but I don't know how or to whom to make the suggestion. I am guessing that our intelligent and creative FReepers would know how to find the right people to make this happen.

I would like to have the Ronald Reagan stamp's denomination set at 40 cents and not some lower value, to honor his position as our 40th President. The remaining stamp's cost above whatever the going postal rate at the time would be donated to Alzheimer's disease research.

This would help two ways. The stamp would have longevity as a letter stamp even as the postage rates go from the current $.37 each on up to $.40 over a period of time, and Alzheimer's research would get a healthy boost of donations. Even selling a mere 15 million books of stamps would generate $9 Million for Alzheimer's research at the current stamp rate.

Can any of you FReepers help me out here? Thanks.

[HighWheeler]

would you please ping your list, jms?

[AZamericonnie]

I can offer my support. Contact the Postmaster General. I think this is a lovely idea.

[HighWheeler]

ping

[HighWheeler]

could you ping your list, Victoria?

BTW, I am not a dad!

[HighWheeler]

Do you know what person this is? I am guessing the PG doesn't have an e-mail address ;)

[onyx]

Your idea is superb.

Gosh, I hope your idea becomes a reality.

Let me ping two knowledgeable friends.

[AZamericonnie]

POSTMASTER GENERAL/CEO JOHN E. POTTER. Try using WWW.usps.com. Should be able to find something there.

[Mannaggia l'America]

Try to get in touch with the leaders of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). I'm sure they would be happy to help you with a Ronald Reagan stamp. </sarcasm>

(I have some friends who work at the post office, and I think they still are worried that Reagan is going to privatize the post office. He he.)

[onyx]

Please ping your lists.

[4mycountry]

LOL!

[HighWheeler]

I just sent a note to the USPS via e-mail at their site. Thanks for the suggestion! If you want to help also, here is the link:

http://hdusps.esecurecare.net/cgi-bin/hdusps.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?p_sid=iY_JCAeh&p_lva=

[xeno]

How about try the office of Congressman Ernest Istook (R-OK) for starters. He is the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Treasury/Postal Appropriations which funds the U.S. Postal Service.

Washington DC Office

2404 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington DC 20515

(202) 225-2132 phone

(202) 226-1463 fax

[Howlin]

Postmaster General is the person to contact.

[Ciexyz]

Great idea, good luck.

[goodnesswins]

Did you go to a Post Office and ASK the Manager there? Someone there MIGHT have an idea of whom to contact (My Post Office is pretty good.)

[alancarp]

Note this - found on another website (http://www.rodserling.com/replies.htm):

While we appreciate your interest in our stamp program, I regret to inform you that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee reads only hard-copy (paper) mail. Please address your comments and ideas to:

Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Rm 4474E
Washington, DC 20260-2437

[alancarp]

Another address:

Proposed ideas for stamp subjects may be directed to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee at:

United States Postal Service
c/o Stamp Development
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Room 4474E
Washington, DC 20260-2437

[xeno]

I am not 100% positive but I think this would require authorization from Congress, that is why I suggested Chairman Istook.

[alancarp]

...but I guess those addresses get to the same place! More references: http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm/G043.htm#Rdn30260