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Cliff Bennett Memorial Education Award

MAIL Magazine, MAILCOM, MSMA and Pitney Bowes are honored to present to you the Cliff Bennett Memorial Education Award.  Cliff Bennett contributed to the education and professional career development of thousands of Mail and Distribution Managers worldwide during his lifetime.  This award is a legacy to Cliff’s commitment to the professional development of Mail and Distribution Center Managers.  The information in this brochure explains the various parts of the award and how Mail Systems Management Association (MSMA) members can apply.

Award Recipient Requirements

There are 4 requirements:

• TIME IN THE INDUSTRY:
  The applicant must have completed a minimum of one year in the Mail / Shipping / Distribution Industry by June 15th of the year of the award.
  
  
• SUPPORT OF EMPLOYER:
  The applicant’s employer must be supportive of the time required for the recipient to be away from work for attending the Fall MAILCOM Conference and the Pitney Bowes seminars. Therefore, a letter from the applicant’s manager on their company’s letterhead stationery must accompany the application.
  
  
• MEMBER OF MSMA:
  The applicant must be a member-in-good-standing of MSMA at the time of application. Verification of MSMA membership must be by a local MSMA Chapter Officer or an officer of the National MSMA Board.
  
  
• ESSAY (250 words or less):
  The applicant must submit a written statement (essay) containing 250 words or less, explaining why he/she has desired a career related to the Mail and Distribution Industry.

Four Elements of the Cliff Bennett Memorial Education Award

1. Fall MAILCOM Conference Registration

   Cliff was a consistent presenter of various seminars at MAILCOM Conferences. MAILCOM will contribute one full Fall MAILCOM Conference registration. The specific date, location and details for the Fall MAILCOM Conference can be found on the MAILCOM website:

   www.mailcom-conference.com

2. PITNEY BOWES
   Mail Management Seminars

   Cliff created and taught the Pitney Bowes Mail Management Seminar for many years. Pitney Bowes will contribute registrations to:

   • Mail Management Seminar
   • Advanced Mail Management Seminar
   • Production Mail Management Training

   The registrations to the Mail Management and Advanced Mail Management seminars include lodging and meals while at Peachtree City, GA. The Production Mail Management Training is conducted at various locations in the United States. Please check the Pitney Bowes website for more information:

   www.pitneybowes.com

3. MAIL Magazine
   Excelsior Publications

   Cliff authored numerous articles for MAIL Magazine. Excelsior Publications will contribute:

   • A one-year subscription to MAIL Magazine
   • A copy of the new "Complete and In-Depth Reference Book"

   www.mail-magazine.com

4. MSMA – Mail Systems Management Association

   Cliff was an active member of the MSMA National Board. He was instrumental in the development of the CMDSM Certification and Examination Program. MSMA will contribute up to $1,500 toward the recipient's expenses of travel, meals, and accommodations required to attend MAILCOM and/or the Pitney Bowes Mail Management Seminars. Please check the National MSMA website for more information:

   www.msmanational.org