• Lunch with Senator Amy Klobuchar. Dan Mooney North Central Area Vice President, Curt O’Donnell a Branch 16 President and Aricka Sundstrom State Legislative representative.
  • Branch 16 Treasurer Bruce Kuiper recognized by the NAPS President Ivan Butts for his military service at Legislative Training Session 2026
  • NAPS Branch 16 VP Tashi Lama along with Area VP Dan Mooney at 2025 Career Conference
  • President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act into Law
  • North Central Area picture taken during 69th NAPS National Convention.

A Message from Branch 16 President 

Curt O’Donnell 

Dear Branch 16 Members, 
 
I have a brief update for all Minnesota members of NAPS. We recently concluded our State Convention in St. Cloud. It was a successful two-day event where we had the opportunity to meet several national officers who are candidates in the upcoming local/national elections this fall.

Significant changes are expected in both state and national leadership. Additionally, Brian Wagner provided training on the 650 processes. He also introduced some forthcoming documentation that will assist us in responding more effectively to the increasing corrective actions directed at the EAS staff in our district.

We have compiled several important notes from the convention. These will be made available on our website at www.naps16.org/branch-16-newsletter

I would also like to invite you to the Minneapolis Branch meeting this Thursday. It will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have and to receive documentation related to future elections. I look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you and have a great day! 

Best regards, 

Curt O’Donnell 

NAPS Branch 16 President 

Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony, DC

The NAPS resident officers and wreath-laying ceremony honorees:

Thomas Bowie Jr., MSC Red Bank District, NJ, Branch 568; Christina McComas, Charleston, WV, Branch 212; and Bruce Kuiper, Minneapolis Branch 16, Stanley Griffin, Knoxville, TN, Branch 165;

President Ivan D. Butts, Executive Vice President Chuck Mulidore and Secretary/Treasurer Jimmy Warden.