“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
That’s the official motto of the United States Postal Service. And it sums up the hardy spirit the post office has been known for ever since 1775, when Benjamin Franklin took charge as the very first postmaster general.
Like its Wild West cousin, the legendary Pony Express, the Postal Service has another motto, too: “The mail must go through!” On a typical delivery day, the USPS sorts and delivers roughly 700 million pieces of mail – an average of 4,877 pieces every single second. This includes everything from postcards to packages, plus plenty of personal letters.
What’s more, just like the Pony Express, the USPS braves all winds and weathers to make sure you get your mail. Postal workers often keep right on working during blizzards, storms, and hurricanes. Typically, mail delivery is suspended only when evacuation orders or shelter-in-place orders are in effect. Or when a letter carrier’s life is clearly in danger. Otherwise, “the mail must go through” – no exceptions, no matter what.
Now There’s a Special Day Set Aside to Honor Our Nation’s 490,000 Postal Workers
Each year, on July 1, Americans celebrate National Postal Workers Day. This annual US holiday pays tribute to all the everyday heroes who bring us our letters and packages – from the sorters, processors, and service clerks to the mail carriers and vehicle drivers.
How can we honor these hardworking employees on their special day? Why not give them commemorative lapel pins from Sunset Pins & Coins?
Lapel pins are widely used to show respect and appreciation. So, they’re a natural choice for National Postal Workers Day.
Who Should Order Lapel Pins for National Postal Workers Day?
- Local postmasters, field office managers, and district managers: Are you in a management position with the USPS? Assuming you have funds for such purposes, you can reward your workers with handsome lapel pins acknowledging years of service, special achievements, etc.
- Mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and other public officials: If you’re a government leader at any level, you recognize the crucial role the Postal Service plays in your constituents’ daily lives. To show your esteem, you can award commemorative lapel pins to local and regional postal workers, perhaps during an official ceremony.
- Business owners who depend on the USPS: If you own or run a business – big or small – you’re well aware of the importance of the Postal Service. Show your appreciation with lapel pins for all the employees at your local post office. They’ll be tickled pink. And perhaps they’ll even be motivated to provide even friendlier service!
- Neighborhood groups and homeowners’ associations: If you’re in a close-knit community – perhaps with an HOA – why not pool resources with your neighbors to order a batch of lapel pins, expressly for the purpose of rewarding your area’s postal workers? We guarantee they’ll appreciate it!
- Party and Event Planners: Is your community planning a special celebration for National Postal Workers Day? If so, you may want to order lapel pins to memorialize the occasion. You can order them for all your attendees, not just for the postal workers.
- Individuals, too: You don’t have to hold an official position to show your regard for postal employees. You can order lapel pins in any quantity from 50 to 100 on up. That should be more than adequate to provide pins for just about everyone – from your local letter carriers to the folks at the post office service desk.
What Kind of Lapel Pins Should You Order?
It’s up to you! At Sunset Pins & Coins, we produce premium pins in the following categories:
- Soft Enamel Pins: These highly popular pins boast distinctive 3D designs, with raised ridges and recessed cavities for a richly textured effect. Vivid colored enamel is poured into the recessed areas, then baked and cured to harden. Result: eye-catching pins that cost less to produce and can be crafted quickly. They’re the perfect option for buyers on a budget.
- Hard Enamel Pins (Cloisonné): Unlike soft enamel pins – known for their 3D texture – these jewelry-like pins are perfectly smooth all over, with a hard, durable surface that’s buffed for a brilliant shine. They take longer to produce, so they cost a little more. But many people feel their elegant look is well worth the extra expense. Choose these classy cloisonné pins if you want to make a stunning impression.
- Die-Struck Pins: Seeking a simple, sophisticated design, with no colored enamel fill? Consider our die-struck pins. These tasteful monotone pins are plated with a decorative metal like gold, silver, or copper. Often they’re also antiqued for a vintage burnished effect. Either way, they work well with workplace attire – including the famous blue uniforms worn by letter carriers – so they’re ideal for National Postal Workers Day.
Contact Us Right Away to Place Your Order
No matter which pin design you prefer, you’ll want to order ASAP. And remember, if you miss out on National Postal Workers Day, there’s always National Thank a Mail Carrier Day (February 4)…plus every other day of the year. Let’s face it, there’s never a bad time to honor postal employees!
