Messages in FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club group.
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Dan Elliot4/15/2016
Dan Elliot
Loved those planes! Great jump seat (uncomfortable, but great view)!! I still remember the wreck I had...
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Peter Dangerfield4/15/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Brings back great memories, I was hired as avionics supervisor in Little Rock to help install the triple redundant avionics systems.
Dave Hansen4/15/2016
Dave Hansen
Excellent piece of our history.
Akita Hank4/16/2016
Akita Hank
You ain't jumped until you jumped a Falcon, it was definitely up close and personal with the pilots.
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Subject: FedEx Insurance History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/16/2016
FedEx Insurance History TriviaAnswer any of the following...
a. In the late 80's FedEx offered health insurance to retirees, starting at age 55. You only needed to have been at FedEx for 5 years. This stopped and any employee hired in the future had to work there at least 20 years. Why the change?
b. About last year, FedEx went to higher deductible, much higher premiums and higher costs to the employees on health insurance. Why?
c. The costs of FedEx health insurance for retirees & spouse (under the age of 65) is something like $500 or more a month, more than current employees. Why?
d. What group of employees at FedEx has the lowest premium?
e. Which group of employees probably has the best insurance at FedEx?
Dave Hansen4/16/2016
Dave Hansen
A= Cost B= Obamacare rule changes C = As you get older, you need more fixing. d- Pilots e=Hub workers. How did I do?
Debby Black Franklin4/16/2016
Debby Black Franklin
C. Actually it is more than $800 per person
Gary Phillips4/16/2016
Gary Phillips
He said $500 or more, more than current employees. He didn't mean total cost of premium.
Ray Lipham4/16/2016
Ray Lipham
C; As I understand it, around 1993, the federal government changed the law about how companies accounted for the expense of retiree health benefits. Companies had to start putting this future expense on the books, so to speak. To do that, the company had to assign a set expense for the retiree benefit. Of course, since then, the cost of health care has increased. The amount of money FedEx allocated to retiree health care has been exceeded by the increased cost of health care so that is the reason that retirees pay more. At the time this change was made, 50% of the companies that had retiree health care dropped it from their benefits.
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/16/2016
Answers
a. In the late 80's FedEx offered health insurance to retirees, starting at age 55. You only needed to have been at FedEx for 5 years. This stopped and any employee hired in the future had to work there at least 20 years. Why the change?
Ray's answer is correct. The regulatory board for CPA's recommended this change and the government accepted it....
b. About last year, FedEx went to higher deductible, much higher premiums and higher costs to the employees on health insurance. Why?
Dave is correct. The Affordable Care Act defined for companies the maximum they & employees could contribute to health care plans, and if they went over that amount, they were taxed at a 40% rate; this money went to subsidize citizens health care premiums and also went to hospitals in order for them to accept the plan. Either the government wanted everyone to have the same type of insurance or it was just another way to get money out of companies to subsidize premiums for others
c. The costs of FedEx health insurance for retirees & spouse (under the age of 65) is something like $500 or more a month, more than current employees. Why?
FedEx retirees can only keep FedEx insurance until they turn 65. FedEx contributes around $12K into an insurance pool and the employee contributes premiums into the same pool to pay for medical expenses. When an employee retires the company still contributes into the pool, but it is less than half of what they do for employees. The retiree has to make up the difference. About 9 years ago the premium was about $500/month(retiree & spouse). That premium is now between $900 and $1,200 a month.
d. What group of employees at FedEx has the lowest premium?
part time single hub employees
e. Which group of employees probably has the best insurance at FedEx?
Pilots, which is part of their contract. The contract also includes verbage to change that plan if it is defined as a 'cadillac' plan by the IRS.
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Ric Honey4/17/2016
Ric Honey
Thanks for the education Jimmy.
Subject: Jack Brown shared a link to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Jack Brown4/17/2016
Subject: HA HA LMAO!!
Gary Owens4/17/2016
HA HA LMAO!!
Mark Baugh4/17/2016
Mark Baugh
He was "Over Come" with sleep. :)
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Gary Owens4/17/2016
Gary Owens
LMAO
Gary Owens4/17/2016
Gary Owens
Too funny! I just had to post this!!!
Jon Peacock4/18/2016
Jon Peacock
This employee does not need to fired. Give him several days off without pay then. Then, Re-assign, him to something other than off load or on load of all aircraft or truck loading operations. Put him in the SPSS sort. That will keep him awake.
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Raymond Lane Cross4/18/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
His punishment: He had to stay in Lubbock over the weekend!
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Gary Phillips4/18/2016
Gary Phillips
He may have been going to apply as Tubby Smith's replacement.
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Subject: FedEx Trivia True of False? Answer any of the following...
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/18/2016
FedEx Trivia
True of False?
Answer any of the following...
1. At one time FedEx considered putting a large sportsplex at Democrat so employees could work out
2. At one time FedEx considered having a Florida private resort for employees to use with the idea the employees work very hard, the company wanted an inexpensive place employees & families to relax
3. At one time FedEx considered offering day care on site
4. At one time FedEx bid on flying private space shuttles
5. At one time FedEx leased amusement parks, just for employees to use for special days
6. FedEx turned down the option to be featured in the movie "CastAway"
7. FedEx managerial training includes physical training to put emphasis on taking care of yourself
8. FedEx has sold older jets, not gotten paid for them, and stole them back
9. Fred Smith gambled the last funds Federal Express had, to raise money to continue operations
10. FedEx moved its headquarters from Arkansas, because of better weather in Memphis
Ron Houston4/18/2016
Ron Houston
1-5=T, 6=F, 7=T, 8=T, 9=T, 10=F (Was moved but not for better weather). Have a great week! :)
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Ben Moore4/20/2016
Ben Moore
FedEx considered buying the former Holiday Inn University facility when it came up for sale. The deal got all the way up to Jim Barksdale. Jim vetoed it saying he didn't want to get calls for guests complaining about cockroaches in their room.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk4/21/2016
Answers:
1. At one time FedEx considered putting a large sportsplex at Democrat so employees could work out
TRUE
2. At one time FedEx considered having a Florida private resort for employees to use with the idea the employees work very hard, and the company wanted an inexpensive place employees & families to relax
TRUE
3. At one time FedEx considered offering day care on site
TRUE, in Collierville location
4. At one time FedEx bid on flying private space shuttles
TRUE, the company FedEx Spacetran was formed to launch small satellites and bid on the Space Shuttle launches, which were originally planned to be one per week and NASA wanted to turn over the management of cargo and flights to private firms
5. At one time FedEx leased amusement parks, just for employees to use for special days
TRUE
6. FedEx turned down the option to be featured in the movie "CastAway"
TRUE, Initially FedEx turned down being the express company in the movie. Castaway producers wanted millions from FedEx to be 'featured' in the movie. After review, the producers decided that having UPS as the express company just wasn't going to work with the audience, and FedEx was back in the movie, at no cost other than providing the Superhub and shooting locations.
7. FedEx managerial training includes physical training to put emphasis on taking care of yourself
FALSE & TRUE, at one time for 2 days it was included. It was a short lived experiment. Up at 6am for manager training in Olive Branch for 45 minutes of aerobic exercise. Some of the field guys partied every night(as much as you could party in Olive Branch), and almost collapsed. The exercise was discontinued after the 2nd day....
8. FedEx has sold older jets, not gotten paid for them, and stole them back
TRUE, as the rumor goes
9. Fred Smith gambled the last funds Federal Express had, to raise money to continue operations
FALSE but somewhat TRUE, FWS didn't gamble company money, but did gamble, won and put that on making payroll.
He was leaving Chicago where he was pleading for another round of financing with a financial institution to keep the company going. He was turned down.
He was at Chicago O'hare airport and just looked up at the flights out and next one was Las Vegas. He jumped on that plane and in Las Vegas he won $25,000. He put that in the company's funds to be used to make payroll the following week. Times were tough with even pilots buying their own fuel on their credit cards,at times, when FedEx credit was denied for fuel at some locations.
10. FedEx moved its headquarters from Arkansas, because of better weather in Memphis
FALSE, Federal Express did move it's headquarters but not for weather. The Little Rock airport needed expansion for the companie's plan and Arkansas would not take a risk and fund the expansion. Officials in Tennessee, offered FedEx space on the MEM airport in National Guard Hangars and an airport bond issue to build the first sorting hub.
Charlie Derrick4/21/2016
Charlie Derrick
8. As I remember it, the planes were leased to a company in Las Vegas, who did not pay the lease. We sent flight crew to 'recover' the assets.
Subject: Anyone know if Cigna covers acupuncture treatments?
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/20/2016
Anyone know if Cigna covers acupuncture treatments?
Eva Lantrip4/20/2016
Eva Lantrip
No it's not covered. Considered alternative medicine.
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/20/2016
thanks
Dany Hsch4/20/2016
Dany Hsch
They always used to
Eva Lantrip4/20/2016
Eva Lantrip
One of the churches in east Memphis has an acupuncturist who comes on Saturdays and you pay based on a sliding scale. I'll get the name of the church.
Eva Lantrip4/20/2016
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/20/2016
thanks!
Marsha Terry Rider4/20/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
The Cigna active employee insurance covered acupuncture when I left in 2013 - not sure if its still covered.
Subject: For Memphis based retirees...Summer Movies at the Orpheum
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/22/2016
For Memphis based retirees...Summer Movies at the OrpheumSchedule:•Jun 2 , 2016 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – 7pm
•Jun 3 , 2016 – Beverly Hills Cop – 7pm
•Jun 9 , 2016 – The Sound of Music – 7pm
•Jun 10 , 2016 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 8pm
•Jun 24 , 2016 – When Harry Met Sally – 7pm
•Jul 8 , 2016 – Pan’s Labyrinth – 7pm
•Jul 14 , 2016 – Tootsie – 7pm
•Jul 15 , 2016 – Muppet Treasure Island – 2pm
•Jul 15 , 2016 – North by Northwest – 7pm
•Jul 21 , 2016 – 10 Things I Hate About You – 7pm
•Jul 22 , 2016 – The Karate Kid – 7pm
•Jul 29 , 2016 – Clerks – 7pm
•Aug 19 , 2016 – Grease – 7pm
•Aug 26 , 2016 – Gone with the Wind – 7pm
Deby Abbott Jolley4/23/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Check their website for locations - either the Orpheum or Halloran Centre.
https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/events/2016-summer-movie-series
Subject: Raymond Lane Cross shared Memphis International Airport - MEM's video to the group: FedEx ITD Retire ...
Raymond Lane Cross4/22/2016
Here’s a little movie we made using FlightRadar24 on a Thursday night. All of this is happening while most of you are asleep. #FedEx
Sharon Fordham4/22/2016
Sharon Fordham
Amazing!!
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Peter Carabetta4/26/2016
Peter Carabetta
Awesome.. Thanks !!
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Subject: FedEx Trivia Answer any of the following:
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/26/2016
FedEx Trivia
Answer any of the following:
Questions and Answers
a. This company built the first SuperTrackers
HHP , hand held products
b. this system consolidated operations information into the first unix SUN workstations
GOCC
c. this system was modelled after AVIS car rental system
COSMOS
d. this company provided the ACD's (phone systems)
that connected 5000 customer service agents
ROckwell
e. this was the companies first Internet application
package scan tracking
f. this system connected 42,000 couriers via computers
DADS
g. this system cleared international shipments
Broker/Select
h. how many diverters did the first Memphis hub have?
zero- it had just a circular/oval conveyor belt
i. what are the first sort belts in the superhub where all conveyable packages go to-primaries
Don Rose4/26/2016
Don Rose
C. COSMOS, D. Rockwell F. DADS
Gary Schuyler4/26/2016
Gary Schuyler
A. Hand Held Products
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/26/2016
So far, Don & Gary's answers are correct for A,C & D
Joe Cutrell4/27/2016
Joe Cutrell
a few guesses - G: SELCT, H: 0, I: Primary Input
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/27/2016
...and Joe's answers are correct! ; G. sometimes called Broker/Select
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/27/2016
and E. the company's first internet application was Package tracking
Charlie Derrick4/27/2016
Charlie Derrick
B. GOCC
Charlie Derrick4/27/2016
Charlie Derrick
F. DADS
Subject: Jimmy.. When is FedEx's birthday 🎂 ??
Peter Carabetta4/26/2016
Jimmy.. When is FedEx's birthday 🎂 ??
Don Rose4/26/2016
Don Rose
Official start service date is April 17th, 1973.
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Peter Carabetta4/26/2016
Peter Carabetta
Thx so much Don.. I knew it was April but wasn't sure of the exact date.. 😊
Don Rose4/26/2016
Don Rose
We actually had a soft start date a few weeks before, but it didn't pan out well and we re-grouped.
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Subject: FedEx Retiree Poll Now that you are retired......
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
FedEx Retiree Poll
Now that you are retired......1. Where is your favorite place to vacation?
2. What is your favorite restaurant
3. About what percentage of your dinner meals do you eat out?
4. Are you more physically active in retirement than when you worked?
Cheryl Bowen4/28/2016
Cheryl Bowen
Hawaii
Olive Garden
20%
Was more active in retirement until back surgery in January.
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Sherry Little4/28/2016
Sherry Little
Mountains
Jim's Place East
5%
Absolutely - gym 4 -5 times a week
Dany Hsch4/28/2016
Dany Hsch
camping or hiking, italian, 99%, about the same
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Subject: Retired FedExR Lydle Simpson enjoying his retirement (shared from David Jordan's FB page)
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
Retired FedExR Lydle Simpson enjoying his retirement (shared from David Jordan's FB page)
Debby Black Franklin4/28/2016
Debby Black Franklin
Haaaay Lydle!!! Thanks for sharing! Debby Franklin
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
FedEx Trivia Quiz
In 1989 a disgruntled and fired courier wore a fedex like uniform and appeared on tv standing by a courier van, parked by a school, proclaiming that FedEx was cheating the government with one of it's services. ABC took the story big time and did something like a 20/20 segement on all of FedEx's abuses: Shipping munitions in vans that parked by schools, & not providing the government services that it paid for. ABC even went to a station to allow FedEx to comment on the accusations and no one would answer the door ( it didn't matter to ABC that it was a new, and unopened station that they went to for comment.) FedEx tried to get ABC to delay the broadcast until they could respond, but ABC refused and aired the segment
.a. What was the service called that FedEx offered to the government.?
b. What did FedEx do in response to the accusations?
Ray Lipham4/28/2016
Ray Lipham
FedEx offered a service called SSS, Signature Security Service, where a package was supposed to be in direct custody of an employee at all times and the there was a signature log that each employee signed as the custody passed from one employee to the next. Even the pilots signed the logs during the air transfer of the package. For the government, I believe there was a a slightly different version of the SSS feature called CSS, Constant Surveillance Service, that had a little bit higher requirements for security. (Maybe the package was supposed to remain in direct custody of the employee, like within eyesight, at all times). Anyway, I think FedEx discontinued both services shortly after the incident. Tom Oliver did the response on 20/20 and it wasn't his finest hour although it was a good response. The one thing that he said afterwards was that he regretted was that he didn't point out that a school bus parked next to the school, as was shown during the segment, had a tank of gasoline that was potentially more dangerous than the Class C explosive that was identified as a potential threat to the school. 20/20 made a big deal out of the fact that the Class C explosives were so dangerous that they were Cargo plane only and were not allowed to be transported on passenger aircraft. Gasoline was also a Cargo Only Hazardous Material but you could only ship a pint or less in a package. So a gallon of gasoline was considered to be too dangerous to even ship by cargo plane. At that time, FedEx also transported Class B explosives but only on an airport to airport basis. I think FedEx stopped carrying Class B explosives but continued carrying Class C explosives.
Ray Lipham4/28/2016
Ray Lipham
Also, I think that another allegation that the disgruntled ex-courier made on 20/20 was that the dispatchers and couriers made drug deals over the radio bands that FedEx used to communicate with couriers on their routes.
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Ray Lipham4/28/2016
Ray Lipham
I just did a Google search to see if I could any record of the 20/20 segment on FedEx. I didn't but what I did find was that an ex-courier wrote a book with allegations that are totally unbelievable. It is both pathetic and humorous. It may not be the same courier and he may not be referring to the same 20/20 segment. https://www.bookdepository.com/Fred-Smiths-Fedex-Plantation-MR-Gary-Grant-Rullo-Sr/9780615636245
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Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
Now that is one of the most silliest books I've ever heard of....If you order the book it comes with free shipping...I wonder if he ships it via FedEx?
Don Rose4/28/2016
Don Rose
That book is totally laughable.
Deby Abbott Jolley4/28/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
That "author" is also called out in this article, including that he was stalking a member of FedEx Board of Directors.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/29/is-fedex-america-s-no-1-drug-dealer.html
Is FedEx America’s No. 1 Drug Dealer?
thedailybeast.com
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
Ray's answer is correct. Of the 200,000 shipments with the service over 2 years, only 182 govt shipments were suspect. Of those FedEx admitted they made mistakes on 27 shipments. The Defense Dept stopped using the service for 6 weeks, then wanted FedEx to allow them to start using the service again on probation. They had asked FedEx to offer the service even though it was a low volume product. As Ray commented, FedEx stopped the service with the government.
FedEx also stopped advertising with ABC for a while.
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Melissa Leech Ziemer4/28/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
The "munitions" in vans parked by schools were car airbag replacement modules. Yes, they have explosives in them--but was really twisted in the reporting.
Subject: Clark Howard Deal of the Day, 55" Memorex flat screen TV from Fryes for $379 or $329 if on Frye's ma ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk4/28/2016
Clark Howard Deal of the Day, 55" Memorex flat screen TV from Fryes for $379 or $329 if on Frye's mailing listhttp://deals.clarkhoward.com/deal/memorex-55-hdtv/
Ken Pasley4/28/2016
Ken Pasley
Sounds like a good deal
Subject: Looking for something in my office and ran across THIS. Thought I would share a flash-back.
Ron Houston4/29/2016
Looking for something in my office and ran across THIS. Thought I would share a flash-back.
Jim McBryde4/29/2016
Jim McBryde
I found mine in a box about a year ago. Went to cash it and it had appreciated to $82.50.
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Toni Jones4/29/2016
Toni Jones
Ran across mine last year while cleaning things out to move..lol
Kathy Jones Crockett4/29/2016
Kathy Jones Crockett
I can not find mine!
Subject: from J.M. Leverett FB page
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/3/2016
from J.M. Leverett FB pageFedEx'r Jim (JT) Thannum - "Grandpa JT tries on the GTR1"
Dan Elliot5/3/2016
Dan Elliot
Is that his new wheels?
Ken Pasley5/9/2016
Ken Pasley
nice ride
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/3/2016
FedEx Trivia
There is something at the hub that is valuable and that you need to load containers. When you need one, you typically have to go search and basically steal this item.What is it?
Peter Carabetta5/3/2016
Peter Carabetta
An aircraft ?? Hehe 😉
Margaret Burkeen5/3/2016
Margaret Burkeen
Tug?
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Peter Dangerfield5/3/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Loader?
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Dickie Dunn5/3/2016
Dickie Dunn
container
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Joe Cutrell5/3/2016
Joe Cutrell
dolly
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/3/2016
Margaret had the correct answer: Tug; people would get a tug, and remove the seats to keep tugs in their area...if you needed one, you had to go out and find one...
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Peter Carabetta5/3/2016
Peter Carabetta
Jimmy.. Is Mike Ducker still over International operations ??
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/4/2016
I believe he is Pres. and CEO of FedEx Freight
http://about.van.fedex.com/newsroom/global-english/fedex-freight-president-ceo-william-j-logue-to-retire-december-31-for-health-reasons/
FedEx Freight President & CEO William J. Logue to Retire December 31 for Health Reasons
about.van.fedex.com
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FedEx Trivia
Peter Carabetta5/4/2016
Peter Carabetta
Thx Jimmy for the info.. 😊
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/3/2016
FedEx Trivia
When Zapmail shut down, the Zapmailers were bought by salvage humanoids for these particular 2 items.Name the items?
Peter Dangerfield5/3/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Fax /copy machine and hard drive?
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Mike Mitchell5/3/2016
Mike Mitchell
Laser assembly and hard drive
Tommy Shelton5/3/2016
Tommy Shelton
We sold a boat load of toner cartridges.
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/4/2016
Answers: The Laser Printer engine(which was a standard part in laser printers at the time) and the dynamic memory on the computer boards. There was a shortage of this type memory in the industry and they were a valuable commodity.
Mike Mitchell5/4/2016
Mike Mitchell
I can verify that the Laser still works 32 years later...
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Dave Hansen5/8/2016
Dave Hansen
Wow. Impressive.
Subject: Do NOT look this up! Off the top of your head what engines do the tugs use? I know I drove tugs for ...
Gary Owens5/7/2016
Do NOT look this up! Off the top of your head what engines do the tugs use? I know I drove tugs for 7 years. (Fed Ex Tugs)
Ron Houston5/7/2016
Ron Houston
Just a guess . . . . Mitsubishi ?
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Ron Houston5/7/2016
Ron Houston
...or John Deere - lol :)
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Dan Elliot5/8/2016
Dan Elliot
tug boat? airport tug? mud race? miner?
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Dan Elliot5/8/2016
Dan Elliot
just a guess, GE?
Mike Mitchell5/8/2016
Mike Mitchell
Ford straight 6 cylinder. I think they are the 300 c.i six.
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Charlie Derrick5/9/2016
Charlie Derrick
I think Mike is correct.
Subject: Happy Birthday to former FedExR Dale Browning. Dale was greatly instrumental in evolving FedEx's net ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/9/2016
Happy Birthday to former FedExR Dale Browning. Dale was greatly instrumental in evolving FedEx's networks into the Router and Internet age.
Peter Dangerfield5/9/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Good on you Dale
Subject: Completed my First Dr. appt under Medicare.............
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/9/2016
Completed my First Dr. appt under Medicare.............Steroid shot for poison oak at $0 copay; and $4 for prescription creme under drug planI thought I might be treated differently as a Medicare patient, but they happily took my Medicare & Blue Cross cards ; I just need to learn to stay away from weeds.............
Linda Cook Thorn5/9/2016
Linda Cook Thorn
Sounds like a good excuse not to do yardwork to me :-)
By the way I just got out of the hospital a couple of weeks ago after a week and a half stay, doctors appointments three days a week blood work once a week and various other appointments due to my blood clot surgery…… I have not had to pay one red cent. I do have a good supplemental as well as my Medicare. i'm surprised at the low cost of my co-pay for drugs too …… at least For the majority of them.
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Peter Carabetta6/12/2016
Peter Carabetta
Yah Jimmy.. Blue Cross is awesome. Enjoy yur retirement.. 🌞
Subject: Who all lives in the Orlando area and what neighborhood do you reside? I may need to make frequent t ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/9/2016
Who all lives in the Orlando area and what neighborhood do you reside? I may need to make frequent trips to see family there soon, in the Lake Mary area and am looking at places to stay maybe a week at a time on our visits in different condos along i-4
Dan Elliot5/10/2016
Dan Elliot
There's a springhill suites right off of i4 and rt46(next exit from lake mary)...
Dan Elliot5/10/2016
Dan Elliot
and a residence inn nearby too!
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/10/2016
thanks Dan
David Hunt5/11/2016
David Hunt
Here is an idea ... Buy a nice RV, store it down there, it will be there for use to visit or even travel. You can stay at Ft. Wilderness Disneyland while visiting.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/10/2016
FedEx Trivia
Which of the following is True & which are False? (and Answers)
a. some couriers were using radios to reenact the three stooges routines in chicago, tying up the radio channel.
TRUE: A piece of software was written to capture their mic codes to determine the courier comediens
TRUE b. A programmer was selling drugs at FedEx and he kept his client list on a mainframe database
True c. There was once a criminal gang that took orders for beanie babies, but didnt ship anything, and who had an inside person in the call center to cover the cost of the beanie babies as lost
FALSE d. FWS piloted the falcons in the early days to deliver packages
TRUE e. FWS worked in the hub to help sorting packages in the early days
TRUIE f. Illegal drug money was shipped via FedEx, and it disappeared, the company put out a notice to turn themslves in, the people that shipped the money may come looking for them
TRUE g. fedEx once manufactured vans(Z-Vans)
Gary Phillips5/10/2016
Gary Phillips
B. True kept it on TSO.
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Ben Moore5/10/2016
Ben Moore
And his wife worked in ITD as well.
Subject: Hub article:
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/10/2016
Hub article:https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=266&dat=20061220&id=1wMxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wd8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3306,7185096&hl=en
Subject: "Wendy" A Dassault Falcon 20 on display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly Va. One of the f ...
Gary Owens5/10/2016
"Wendy" A Dassault Falcon 20 on display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly Va. One of the first planes used by Federal Express. What a beautiful plane indeed!
Jon Peacock5/11/2016
Jon Peacock
I was on the Federal Express MEM ramp to see FWS leave MEM with it on its last flight.
Charlie Derrick5/23/2016
Charlie Derrick
Was N8FE the first Falcon? Maybe Peter Dangerfield remembers.
Peter Dangerfield5/23/2016
Peter Dangerfield
I remember 8 and 9FE being the first to be modified Charlie
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/12/2016
FedEx TriviaAnswer any of the following
a. FedEx / SIS had a small tracking wheel installed on one end of some SuperTrackers...what was this for
b. Who made the zapmailer?
c. What was the device called which had a PC with connected laser scanners to enable more scans in the system?
d. Who made the DADS terminals in the vehicles and in which city was this company located?
e. What were Epson meters used for?
f. What is the system called that positions containers on the aircraft?
g. What was the company that built the computers used in Zapmail packet switching?
h. What is the most predominated database used at FedEx today?
Jim Bentley5/12/2016
Jim Bentley
D: MDI in Vancouver! F; Weight & Balance! H: IMS???
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Carl Wayne Hardeman5/12/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
F. Load planning which could be overridden by WnB.
Jack Brown5/12/2016
Jack Brown
b. NEC, g. Tandem Computers
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Jim McBryde5/12/2016
Jim McBryde
B. Nec. E. Losing billing info and driving randy jacobs crazy
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Jack Brown5/12/2016
Jack Brown
f. Weight and Balance
Dave Hansen5/12/2016
Dave Hansen
A Measuring dimensions. B=NEC D= MDI in Vancouver. Installed by Cetaca out of Memphis. F= Weight and Balance G= Tandem. They outlasted Dennis Jones. H=Cosmos (Which is DB2 I believe).
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Ben Moore5/13/2016
Ben Moore
H. IMS FastPath
Ron Houston5/13/2016
Ron Houston
"e" - All I can remember is those dam PDP1124's!!! Sharon Gunlock and I loaded those things until we were blue in the face....LOL - "Productions Controls, May I hep you?" :)
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/13/2016
Answers(to the best of Jimmy's memory):
a. FedEx / SIS had a small tracking wheel installed on one end of some SuperTrackers...what was this for dimensioning of packages
b. Who made the zapmailer?
NEC (Nippon Electric Company)
c. What was the device called which had a PC with connected laser scanners to enable more scans in the system?
PSCAN
d. Who made the DADS terminals in the vehicles and in which city was this company located?
MDI of Vancouver....Jim Bentley had better know this...
e. What were Epson meters used for?
Billing info put on cassettes and shipped to Memphis...sometimes the cassettes arrived
f. What is the system called that positions containers on the aircraft?
Weight & Balance
g. What was the company that built the computers used in Zapmail packet switching?
Tandem (Tandem was later purchased by Compaq, & HP purchased Compaq)
h. What is the most predominate database used at FedEx today?
Oracle
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Subject: Just a typical day at Fed Ex!
Gary Owens5/13/2016
Subject: I just wanted to share these random photos with the group. They include the crew of flight 705, the ...
Gary Owens5/14/2016
I just wanted to share these random photos with the group. They include the crew of flight 705, the flight that was hijacked by Auburn Calloway in 1994. The aftermath of the crash by one of our own in Tokyo Japan. The first 767 for Fed Ex in the factory at Everett Wa. Also a photo of the first African-American pilots hired by Fed Ex, Carrol Waters and Al Glenn. Plus a couple of others, enjoy!
Jack Brown5/14/2016
Jack Brown
Gary, Thanks for sharing.
Subject: I took the buyout Nov 2013. I signed the FedEx retirement pension kit I rec'd in late March 2016 to ...
Judy Davidson5/18/2016
I took the buyout Nov 2013. I signed the FedEx retirement pension kit I rec'd in late March 2016 to begin receiving my pension June 1, 2016. Got a phone call yesterday from FedEx benefits that my portable pension was miscalculated by $7k (not in my favor). It's hard to believe that they aren't compensating for their error. It's hard to believe a mistake like this. 2 weeks before I'm supposed to receive it. BTW, I'm 62. so the retirement age change should have nothing to do with me. Anyone else experience this?
Sandy Bringhurst Howard5/18/2016
Sandy Bringhurst Howard
Wow!!!
Judy Davidson5/18/2016
Judy Davidson
yeah...Sandy, it floored me. How can they make such a huge mistake..and just find it when I'm about to take it?? My birth date was correct, I can't imagine mistakes like this...not from a huge corporation for a 31 yr employee.
Sandy Bringhurst Howard5/18/2016
Sandy Bringhurst Howard
If you have it in writing, I think they should honor it!
Judy Davidson5/18/2016
Judy Davidson
its in writing. ..its the pension forms they sent me
Ron Houston5/18/2016
Ron Houston
I was told several times over the last several years; up until about 2 months ago that when I turn 55 I would be REQUIRED to start receiving - now, I'm told that was ALL incorrect information and that I do not have to start it at 55. I wonder how accurate the latest info is and wonder how many started at 55 because of bad information. (OR was all of that information different due to changes? )
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Carol Gassaway Kabakoff5/18/2016
Carol Gassaway Kabakoff
I took the buyout in May 2013. I was 55 and chose to start receiving my pension but it was my choice. Not required.
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Don Rose5/18/2016
Don Rose
I took the early retirement offer (the first one) in 2003. I received my final paycheck on Sept 30, 2003 and received my first pension check on Oct 1, 2003 (the next day). I was 1 month shy of my 55th birthday. The portable pension had not been in effect long before I retired, and I ended up getting at lump sum check for that a few months after I retired. I was also a 31 year employee. If you still have the paperwork that was submitted to you for your signature with the original figures quoted to you, then you should be able to hold benefits accountable for their error.
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Subject: Gary Owens shared a link to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Gary Owens5/21/2016
Leigh Pritchett Sawicki5/21/2016
Leigh Pritchett Sawicki
My husband will retire as a Memphis ARTCC controller in just under a year and a half. He'll miss working FDX aircraft on the midnight shifts!
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Subject: Gary Owens shared a link to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Gary Owens5/21/2016
Subject: FedEx retiree Jim Bentley....doing who knows what....
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/23/2016
FedEx retiree Jim Bentley....doing who knows what....
Gary Phillips5/23/2016
Gary Phillips
That's what he does.
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/23/2016
Jim probably does more than me....between travelling, fishing, photography, riding motorcycles, wheeling and dealing, and grandchildren....his plate is full.....
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Gary Phillips5/23/2016
Gary Phillips
Than me for sure.
Subject: Photo memory from long ago...FedEx retiree Ancel Hankins
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/23/2016
Photo memory from long ago...FedEx retiree Ancel Hankins
Don Rose5/23/2016
Don Rose
Looooooooong ago.
Subject: FedEx Trivia....you may have to think a little harder for this one...
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/25/2016
FedEx Trivia....you may have to think a little harder for this one...
Name any of the things, FedEx employees had to do each year...that had nothing to do with actually doing their jobs................
Jim McBryde5/25/2016
Jim McBryde
Sfa
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Jim Bentley5/25/2016
Jim Bentley
Back in the early days, work in the hub during rush season.
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Akita Hank5/25/2016
Akita Hank
What Jim Bentley said!
Raymond Lane Cross5/25/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
mbo/pbo
Subject: FedEx Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/25/2016
FedEx Trivia:How many Boeing 727's are flying at FedEx?
Buddy Johnson5/25/2016
Buddy Johnson
None
Jon Peacock5/25/2016
Jon Peacock
None
Eddie Garrison5/25/2016
Eddie Garrison
Zero
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Debora Williams Waller5/25/2016
Debora Williams Waller
They have been retired...... like me :-)
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Subject: FedEx Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/25/2016
FedEx Trivia:a. Where was the COSMOS system written?b. Where was the CHRONOS system written?
Raymond Lane Cross5/25/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
a. COS, b. Orlando?
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Akita Hank5/25/2016
Akita Hank
Most of Cosmos was written in COS, but it was started in Memphis by the team specifically hired to develop it on ACP (the Wizard of Avis). Then the COS development center was built and they were all located there plus some existing FedEx developers.
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Subject: I remember the good ole' days. Do you?
Gary Owens5/26/2016
I remember the good ole' days. Do you?
Terrie Hoerning5/27/2016
Terrie Hoerning
I sure do💜
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Peter Dangerfield5/27/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Oh yea, the good old days with strong purple blood.
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Nancy Hinds5/27/2016
Nancy Hinds
Indeed... And even before I worked there. Had a date with a guy 1975 or so and I was to pick him up at a place called FedEx late at night. Drove down on Democrat up to the old Guard gate - said where I was going and buzzed on over to Hangar 7 - parked near a Falcon and hopped out to get him... Who knew I would be there a few years later..
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Debby Black Franklin5/27/2016
Debby Black Franklin
Best company to work for...ever.
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Don Rose5/27/2016
Don Rose
I spent 31 years of my life with this awesome company and, for the most part, enjoyed every minute.
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Charlotte Benton Hieronymus5/27/2016
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus
I agree with Don...but 35 yrs for me.
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Buddy Johnson5/27/2016
Buddy Johnson
I agree with Don and Charlotte. It was a fantastic ride, met many great folks along the way! And yes, I still bleed Purple 👾🔮⚛☂😈
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Dan Elliot5/27/2016
Dan Elliot
Man! You guys must be old! :P
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Charlotte Benton Hieronymus5/27/2016
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus
Just well preserved!😆
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Don Rose5/28/2016
Don Rose
Speak for yourself Char, I'm old.
Debora Williams Waller5/28/2016
Debora Williams Waller
I remember the purple planes. I was at FedEx 35 years. I also remember they stopped painting the fuselage purple because it was so expensive and we were buying planes every year.
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Subject: FedEx poll question:
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/27/2016
FedEx poll question:As employees of FedEx we received a good many benefits including:
-lower cost medical and term life insurance
-some travel discounts
-funstuff & Discount bulletin boards
-cellphone & home internet discounts
-special events
-and especially bonus'sAs retirees some of the things we get:
-our pension checks
-OneExchange program which is pretty good for medicare transition
-some discounts off the FERC bulletin board
-a few car and hotel discounts
-$85 subsidy on our medicare supplement for retiree & spouse
-a few cellphone discounts(as allowed by these companies), no Internet
-ability to get same insurance up to age 65, though expensive
-shipping discount
-FedEx Retiree Club & some eventsPoll Question:
What else would you like for the Corporation to do for you as a retiree, or are you satisfied with what is available to you now?
Jon Peacock5/27/2016
Jon Peacock
Lower our retiree health insurance for those not old enough for Medicare. Regular "still employed" FedEx employees pay only a fraction of what retirees have to pay for the same Cigna insurance.
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Ann Hoff Crum5/27/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
Being on Medicare now, VISION insurance is expensive and doesn't cover near as well as Davis Vision. ☹️
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Kerry Allen Clark5/27/2016
Kerry Allen Clark
And dental
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Sheila Perkins Wright5/27/2016
Sheila Perkins Wright
$85 subsidy on Medicare supplement?
Jon Peacock5/27/2016
Jon Peacock
$1,560.00 per month for me, my wife, and 1 child under 26. FedEx retiree health insurance.
Laura Ladd Beard5/27/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Jon, you got a good deal. Mine is almost $800 for just me. 😊
But I am glad I have it!!!!
Jon Peacock5/27/2016
Jon Peacock
M too.!!!
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/27/2016
Medicare supplement subsidy: when you retire there are some qualifications to meet, but the company will deposit about $1020 for retiree and $1020 for spouse to be used for supplement, drug or dental/vision plans administered thru OneExchange.
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Jeannie Owens5/27/2016
Jeannie Owens
What is OneExchange? How do we get more information on it? I haven't seen anything.
Gary Phillips5/27/2016
Gary Phillips
I hated dealing with oneexchange but they finally got my $85 even though I didn't use them to help with my health supplement. I went on disability so got in Medicare before 65. If you're under 65 on Medicare, the regular supplements (like F) are much higher. I had to go with Medicare Advantage which is a PPO and therefore Medicare pays nothing actually.
Don Rose5/27/2016
Don Rose
But that is only if you apply for it within 3 months of turning 65. I retired in late 2003 and had never heard of this subsidy until a few months ago, and I've been on Medicare 2 1/2 years. The benefits books stop coming after you retire, or at least mine did, and I never knew about it.
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Sheila Perkins Wright5/27/2016
Sheila Perkins Wright
I don't get any info from Fedex anymore.
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Don Rose5/27/2016
Don Rose
Nor do I, and that is why I was unaware of the subsidy.
Terrie Hoerning5/28/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Please lower the premium! I love that we have benefits, but they do take a chunk out the retirement check.
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Subject: Inside the cockpit of some Fed Ex aircraft. Cessna 208, Boeing 757,777, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11. I like ...
Gary Owens5/28/2016
Inside the cockpit of some Fed Ex aircraft. Cessna 208, Boeing 757,777, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11. I like these photos, I have never seen inside before.
Subject: Although there have been several posts to this group that explains why Retiree Health Insurance cost ...
Ray Lipham5/29/2016
Although there have been several posts to this group that explains why Retiree Health Insurance costs so much more than Employee Health Insurance, the explanation has often been buried in long chain of comments. Today I just happened to come across a 1993 memo from FedEx Personnel that explains the reason for the difference so I'm posting it as a PDF. In a nutshell, starting in 1994, FedEx had to start recognizing the cost of future retiree health expense as a current expense even if an employee was 20 years away from retirement. To book the expense, FedEx had to assign a value to that expense and the value that was assigned to that expense was 150% of the current (1994) health care costs. Essentially, the retiree health expense was capped in 1994 but health care costs continued to increase. Since the companies contribution was capped and since health care costs have continued to increase, the retiree has had to pick up more of the cost of the health care insurance. From the memo, it appears that the company can increase the cap and I would not be surprised if the cap has not been increased in the last 20 years. However, since the expense is projected for many years in the future, even a small increase in the cap would have a substantial impact on the books and management does not like the color of red ink. Incidentally, about half of all companies that offered retiree health care prior to 1994 dropped it in 1994 because of this change. OK, that's my understanding of the higher cost of retiree health care. Maybe someone who is more financially literate than I can provide a more precise answer. Still, I have found FedEx Retiree Health Care to be the best deal available this side of age 65. If anyone knows of a better deal that does not involve getting another job, I want to hear about it.
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/29/2016
All the above true.
And below are changes and reasons as I understood them.
1. FedEx changed who could get Retiree Health Insurance due to an IRS accounting change:
As stated above, The national group that sets accounting standards decided that companies had to book future expenses(like projected insurance costs for employee retirement) for employee insurance each year in their accounting practices. For that reason, FedEx then changed it's practices that you had to be at the company 20 years before getting the retiree life insurance option(for newly hired employees). Previously you could have started work at Federal Express at age 50, worked 5 years and retired, and could get health insurance at age 55(which was probably $200 a month then).
2. Around 1994 FedEx fixed it's subsidy for retirees in the future.
At the time the employee paid something like $250 a month for family insurance, and the company contributed into the insurance pool something like $1,000 a month for each employee. The employee and company contribution was something like $13K per year.
Knowing that increased health costs were projected across the country, they limited this subsidy for retirees to something like $400 a month or about $4.5K a year, with the retiree making up the difference in the insurance pool, as costs rose each year.
As I understood it, if the total per employee/retiree increases, the companies contribution is fixed for retirees, protecting the companies financial health, but not protecting the retiree's costs.
So the company is still contributing to retirees, but not putting itself at risk of losses due to rising health costs.
And of course, the subsidy of about $4500 a year stops at Medicare age, but for many retirees, it still provides a subsidy of about $1,020 each for retiree & spouse to be used for Medicare or health premiums for life.
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Ann Hoff Crum5/29/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
Has anyone gotten an individual policy and NOT used the FedEx retiree plan? Might be cheaper.
Ray Lipham5/30/2016
Ray Lipham
I did look at alternatives and even shopped the ObamaCare website. I was not able to find any cheaper alternatives and generally the alternatives that were closest in premium price to the FedEx plan did not have the coverage of the FedEx plan: the alternatives had higher out of pocket expenses.
Subject: Anyone flown Allegiant Air before? good? bad?
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/29/2016
Anyone flown Allegiant Air before? good? bad?
Jim Bentley5/29/2016
Jim Bentley
I have several times. No problems.
Laura Ladd Beard5/29/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
i flew round trip to orlando in february. it was a good experience. for both flights, i paid extra to get my seat assignment early, early boarding and a checked bag. seems like i had to pay for a carry on too. the cost was still reasonable and they were direct flights.
Dan Elliot5/29/2016
Dan Elliot
we just flew to PA from Orlando... not bad, the only bad point is the seats don't recline... be careful with the "extras" they can add up quickly...
John Wilkinson5/30/2016
John Wilkinson
Several times...no issues.
Subject: I would love to have one of these for my nephew!
Gary Owens5/29/2016
I would love to have one of these for my nephew!
Don Rose5/29/2016
Don Rose
I'd love to have one for my granddaughter.
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Don Rose5/29/2016
Don Rose
I wonder if someone had that made or if they are for sale.
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Gary Owens5/29/2016
Gary Owens
I found this photo on the net
Linda Cook Thorn5/30/2016
Linda Cook Thorn
Love one for my Great Grandson. :-)
Subject: FedEx Trivia Answer any below.........
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/30/2016
FedEx Trivia
Answer any below.........
a. What company was contracted to build the bus sized high power Satellite to be used for future Zapmail communications?
b. What company was formed by FedEx to manage the launching of Space Shuttles, planned to be one every week initially?
c. Project REDS was to transmit images of all airbills by satellite to remote locations where the info would be keyed overnight, before the packages left the SuperHub; where were the locations initially planned to be located?
d. What type aircraft did FedEx purchase to fly passengers?
e. Did FedEx ever fly passengers? (other than jumpseat)
f. Did FedEx ever have flight attendants?
g. What was the largest type of freight that Flying Tigers fly out of South America?
h. Who from FedEx served in a high ranking government position?
i. Who from FedEx was appointed to chair the recovery from Hurricane Katrina for Mississippi?
Jim Bentley5/30/2016
Jim Bentley
H: Alan McArtor FAA Head F: Yes, we inherited them from Tigers E: I don't think so
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Peter Dangerfield5/30/2016
Peter Dangerfield
D 737 E. No Vince Fagan our first marketing genius convinced FWS to stick to our knitting. H TAM
Jim Bentley5/30/2016
Jim Bentley
Hey Pete, did we not have a couple of 727 QC's that were gonna fly passengers, but then scrapped that idea??
Peter Dangerfield5/30/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Jim we purchased five 737 QC aircraft then realized the additional support(food, stews, gate slots, baggage handling etc) to fly passengers during the day and removing and replacing the seats would be a nightmare to keep clean. Hence Vince comment.
Jim Bentley5/30/2016
Jim Bentley
Ahh, ok. I jump seated on the 737 and remember the crew talking about how much they would enjoy flying passengers..... NOT!! the 727 was a typo.. LOL
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Buddy Johnson5/30/2016
Buddy Johnson
Didn't we fly military charters with the 747s?
Kathy Jones Crockett5/30/2016
Kathy Jones Crockett
Jim Bentley, We had employed the guy that developed the Wizard of Avis put the operation program together to change out the aircarft from packages to passengers..... Prior to him coming on board we (customer service) had contracted Sperry Univac to develop a telephone operations, The system never worked as required...(thank God for detail communications with their team) Vince Fagan sent me in to FWS office to tell him the bad news.... He in turn called the Wizard guy,and Charlie Brandon that I would be at Clark Tower to explained what was needed for the operation. That delayed the planned programs for the package/passenger switch out.... And it never came up again to my knowledge....
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Peter Dangerfield5/30/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Buddy Johnson yes we did
Dave Hansen5/30/2016
Dave Hansen
A. Hughes Communications. Fedex also bought high powered amplifiers from Varian for this purpose. I know where they went after ExpressOne was cancelled.
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock5/31/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
I. Jim Barksdale
Buddy Johnson5/31/2016
Buddy Johnson
G. Race cars
Jim Bentley5/31/2016
Jim Bentley
Or race horses! They are a lot bigger than the cars!! LOL And if you remember how the cargo hold on those old DC-8's smelled, they carried a lot of animals...
Buddy Johnson5/31/2016
Buddy Johnson
LOL. Both pretty big. Was gonna put Shamu the whale but not sure if she ever went to SA
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/1/2016
Answers (to the best of Jimmy's memory...)
a. What company was contracted to build the bus sized high power Satellite to be used for future Zapmail communications?
Hughes was the correct answer
b. What company was formed by FedEx to manage the launching of Space Shuttles, planned to be one every week initially?
FedEx SpaceTran
c. Project REDS was to transmit images of all airbills by satellite to remote locations where the info would be keyed overnight, before the packages left the SuperHub; where were the locations initially planned to be located?
Appalachian mountain area to help Coal miner areas, & Caribbean
d. What type aircraft did FedEx purchase to fly passengers?
Five Boeing 737's
e. Did FedEx ever fly passengers? (other than jumpseat)
Yes, it inherited a charter service where Flying Tigers flew military & charter flights. FedEx shut down that service a short time after the purchase.
FedEx did receive license to fly passengers between Midway(Chicago) & Memphis but never flew passengers.
f. Did FedEx ever have flight attendants?
yes, about 300 which came with the Flying Tigers purchase. FedEx shut down the service soon after flight attendant union negotiations were to start.
g. What was the largest type of freight that Flying Tigers flew
out of South America?
Livestock: cows, pigs, horses....and as someone mentioned automobiles
h. Who from FedEx served in a high ranking government position?
T. Alan McArter, head of the FAA, appointed by Elizabeth Dole.
i. Who from FedEx was appointed to chair the recovery from Hurricane Katrina for Mississippi?
Jim Barksdale
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/30/2016
Legends of Yore
Jim Bentley suggested a poll for retiree, or to be retirees, for their jumpseat or other stories over their career at FedEx.....at least those that can be printed.Before your memories fail, just post any stories that come to mind. Some of this will be transferred to the FedEx Legends website where there are some stories already listed:http://www.fedexlegends.info/stories.html
Jim Bentley5/30/2016
Back in the good "ole" days, I jump seated on a Falcon to Lexington,, Ky. We arrived at the ramp and the Van from the station was supposed to meet us to trainload the freight from the plane. We got there just about daylight and NO van. The Captain waited about 10 minutes and said, come on lets unload this freight on the ramp. We have to go on to our next stop. All the freight was dumped on the ramp, I sat on it and the Falcon departed. Oh yes, and it was raining. I sat there over two hours before the van arrived. The driver had overslept. I was soaked, the freight was soaked, and the manager was pissed... LOL This was before cell phones... There was no one in the FBO. I was stuck.....
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Kathy Jones Crockett5/30/2016
The week I was to be married, I had to go to Newark, NJ...My commercial flight was cancelled, the only hope I had to get home was on the Falcon Jump seat...The plane was full, I called Tucker Taylor with my desperation, He joked,"well we can get a proxy to stand in for you ".... Then preceded to remove enough freight off the plane to cover my weight to get me home !!!!!
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Ray Lipham5/30/2016
I jumped seated a lot, especially when I worked in Operations Audit. Early one mid-winter morning we were flying into Appleton, Wisconsin in a Falcon. It was cold, it was dark, and the ground was covered in snow. We arrived early but the problem with that was that the airport control tower had not opened yet so we had to circle the airport until the control tower opened to give us clearance to land. The captain was clearly perturbed and remarked, "If it was up to me, this part of the country would have never been civilized". The Cheeseheads really enjoyed that story and re-told it like it was a badge of honor.
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Karen Sandiford Roberson5/31/2016
My father, John "Buddy" Sandiford, came to work for FedEx in the fall of 1978 as a manager in Fight Operations. I was fortunate enough to secure a part time position in Cash Apps in 1981. As a full time freshman at what was then called "Memphis State", I quickly took advantage of my jump seat privilege, quite frequently camping out at 3am to secure the most sought after flights. On one of these flights, bound for L.A., we had just gotten to our flying altitude when the 2nd officer got up and left the cockpit. Soon after, a red phone in the center of the cockpit rang, the flight Engineer answered it and immediately turned to me and said, "it's for you". Being the naive 18 year old that I was, I didn't hesitate to answer the phone, wanting nothing more than to follow procedures. A voice on the other end of the line identified himself as "Mr. Smith", and he was asking intently if the crew was taking "good care of me", providing me enough beverages and snacks. I quickly responded "yes sir". Only after I had hung up, and the 2nd officer had returned to the cockpit did I realize I had been duped. Years later, I was recanting the story to my father when he disapprovingly replied, "that was YOU?". Apparently I had been the butt of a story he had heard over the years, unbeknownst to him, it was his daughter.
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Don Rose5/31/2016
Don Rose
Great story.
Dan Elliot5/31/2016
My most memorable jumpseat was quite a trip! It was long ago, can't remember the year, late 70's early 80's? I frequently used the jumpseat to fly from Denver to other points of interest! Normally through Memphis... on this trip, in a glorious Falcon of course, I'm sure you all remember flying the Falcon jumpseat! A very comfortable piece of metal that folded down from the cabin door! Quite roomy too! :) Anyway, back to the story,.... We were flying into Memphis from Denver. The flight had gone without any issues until we reached Memphis. As we turned on to the final leg of our landing pattern and about ready to touch down, a FedEx feeder plane pulled right onto the active runway! Our Runway! We were heading straight for it! imminent collision about to take place! The Co-pilot who was flying the plane seemed frozen and the Captain yelled, "I got it!" and took control of the plane. He veered to the left but couldn't avoid the impact! Our right wing was ripped off and the other plane caught on fire! Luckily we didn't!! All I remember after that was the copilot literally climbing over me to get out of the plane! Ha! Probably to change his pants!! anyway, no one was hurt and I got a great story to tell!
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Kathy Jones Crockett5/31/2016
I was glad I was skinny then!
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/31/2016
Gary Holmes story
It always tickled me how much energy Gary Holmes(communications programmer) could put into something that could make his like easier. As he started doing triatholons across the world, he used jumpseat to the max. He got tired of waiting until the online jumpseat system opened late into the night. In the mid 80's he wrote a Tandem/3270 program that would logon him on automatically and immediately start making reservations for him, so he didn't have to stay up late....
Later, it was Gary who wrote a simple satirical poem and placed it on his Runner's usenet board. It was some satire on why everyone needed to support the pilots who were unionizing. Several pilots that ran & bicycled with him saw it, thought it was funny and passed to some other pilots. In 24 hours that poem was spread around the world and the pilot steering committee used it (as if it was seriously written) as a rallying cry for all pilots to support the union. Gary then received a call, that he had been banned for life from jumpseating...from the union.
That banishment didn't hold up and eventually Gary got to jumpseat once again, until we all lost that benefit.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk5/31/2016
Jim Bentley, didn't you have a story about installing a DADS system somewhere and someone special drove by and put you on their jet??
Subject: To Infinity & Beyond....
Jimmy Glenn Burk5/31/2016
To Infinity & Beyond....
Subject: FedEx Trivia, answer any of the following:
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/1/2016
FedEx Trivia, answer any of the following
:1. Which customer automation device was built for the front office?
a. apple II
b. PS2
c. PS3
d. Epson meter
2. Which of the following did Zapmailers not use for communications?
a. 56kbps
b. Satellite
c. dial up
d. LAN
3. Which of the following did FedEx or ITD not provide to employees at any time?
a. cost of living raises
b. Your birthday off as a holiday c. Bonus at Christmas d. jumpseat for spouse
4. Zapmail forecasts for the first day was 5,000 documents. How many were actually sent the first day?
a. 10
b. 50
c. 500
d. 1000
5. Who was the CIO of FedEx who had a Physics degree?
a. Dr. Ron Ponder
b. Rob Carter
c. Dennis Jones
d. Charlie Brandon
Gary Phillips6/1/2016
Gary Phillips
2.d
3.d
4.c
Buddy Johnson6/1/2016
Buddy Johnson
5. D
Deby Abbott Jolley6/1/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
1.c
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Mary A Johnson6/1/2016
Mary A Johnson
1C, 3D
Marsha Terry Rider6/1/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
3. wouldn't it include a. as well as d?
Mary A Johnson6/1/2016
Mary A Johnson
We used to get them ... a LONG, LONG, time ago.
Marsha Terry Rider6/1/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
I wondered, Mary. A lo-o-o-ng time ago, about 1996) I distinctly remember a co-work complaining in a SFA meeting complaining about not getting COLAs. I reminded her that we had a merit-based system and if she wanted COLAs she could go work for IRS or USPS! This is why I was likely not considered a mgmt candidate; just a tad too blunt. He-he.
Buddy Johnson6/2/2016
Buddy Johnson
bet that coworker was a marginal performer!!
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/2/2016
Answers
FedEx Trivia, answer any of the following:
1. Which customer automation device was built for the front office?
c. PS3
2. Which of the following did Zapmailers not use for communications?
d. LAN
3. Which of the following did FedEx or ITD not provide to employees at any time?
d. jumpseat for spouse
4. Zapmail forecasts for the first day was 5,000 documents. How many were actually sent the first day?
b. 50
5. Who was the CIO of FedEx who had a Physics degree?
d. Charlie Brandon
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/2/2016
COST OF LIVING (as I remember it)
At one point in the 80's you could get up to a 10% merit increase, every 6 months if under midpoint, or one year if over.
The merit system was changed to something like 4% max, but with cost of living raises, which were about 1% a quarter then; Inflation hit and cost of living went to 3% a quarter which we received for a couple quarters..........Before the end of the fiscal year.....all this changed and they settled on 5% max every 6 months or a year...and cost of living went away forever...
Subject: Has anyone seen this...
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus6/1/2016
Gale Brewer6/1/2016
Gale Brewer
Would be a good choice.
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Subject: FedEx Trivia Two part trivia question.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/2/2016
FedEx Trivia
Two part trivia question.
1. This person was a vp in ITD, and left the company for a promised CIO job at a telecommunications company.
There were 13 candidates for his replacement.
Who was this person?
2. SVP Dennis Jones had all of his current VP's interview all 13 candidates, who had to give their recommendations on which Director nominee to choose.
Who did they collectively choose as the new VP to replace the above?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/4/2016
Answers:
1. Jon Ricker
2. Rob Carter
Subject: Does anyone have retiree benefits (e.g. discount DisneyWorld tix) phone number/website address? Thx.
Susie Coyle Richardson6/3/2016
Does anyone have retiree benefits (e.g. discount DisneyWorld tix) phone number/website address? Thx.
Debora Williams Waller6/3/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Is this what you mean? http://www.ferc1.org/
FedEx Retiree Club
ferc1.org
Susie Coyle Richardson6/3/2016
Susie Coyle Richardson
👍
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/3/2016
There aren't many discounts for disney or travel that I know of.
www.ferc1.org is the official FedEx Retiree Club website.
If you join, it lists discount codes for Enterprise, National & Hertz rental services, and some interline websites.
It also references this site for some discounts for travel to Disney and other locations:
https://www.getawaytoday.com/
The pilot union has a page listing discount codes for FedEx for airlines & hotels, not sure if it applies to Retirees:
http://fdx.alpa.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PcalWXa44Ns%3D
Delta lists this webpage for discounts for FedEx employees, not sure about Retirees:
http://www.deltavacations.com/corporatepromo/index.do?corporatePromoId=FEDEX
THis is a site for FedEx employees for Hilton to quickly get credit for joining Hilton Honors.
https://www.hiltonhhonors.com/ProcessLanding/ProcessLanding/?lp=fedexft
There was a dedicated page on Marriott's website for employees and retirees, but it has been removed over the last year.
FedEx Retiree Club
ferc1.org
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/3/2016
and for info on discounts for orlando parks I usually look at www.mousesavers.com and click on WALT DISNEY WORLD in the left hand column.
MouseSavers.com - Your source for Disney discounts, codes & deals!
mousesavers.com
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Sharon Fordham6/3/2016
Sharon Fordham
Gtper@fedex.com Retiree benefit travel forms, I use for delta/retiree travel .hope this helps
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Susie Coyle Richardson6/3/2016
Susie Coyle Richardson
FYI. The disneyworld Swan resort has dropped room rates recently...when I booked in April was $288 for 2 queens... Now $183 (AAA rate).
Subject: RIP
Gary Owens6/4/2016
Subject: For the Hard of Hearing FedEx Retirees:
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/10/2016
For the Hard of Hearing FedEx Retirees:For you retirees who can't hear the words coming out of your flat screen TV very well, I tried the $30 sound reflectors instead of using my soundbar. Worked as good as the soundbar to me.http://www.soundscoopz.com/There is also an alternative at www.soundverter.com but they are out of stock until the summer.
Ron Houston6/11/2016
Subject: Generations
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/10/2016
GenerationsI came from a family of 6 children. From those six, our family is now about 53 humanoids and continue to grow. We grew up initially, without a lot of things but had each other. Nothing much riled us and our emotions were pretty much calm and collected, in happiness and stress.My two sons work at FedEx, Jonathan is a manager and Josh is a technical architect. One of Josh's coworkers put out this guide to his emotions...pretty funny and also probably correct!I put out the second photo...
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/11/2016
FedEx Triviaa. Who is this person?
b. What did she do at FedEx?
c. What does she do in retirement?
Buddy Johnson6/11/2016
Buddy Johnson
Rhonda Kay Coop. She worked the Personnel area, rep for IT. She paints.....an artist.
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Sheila Turnage Harrell6/12/2016
Sheila Turnage Harrell
Kay Coop, VP HR and she is a beautiful artist who creates gorgeous paintings! She is a wonderful person!
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Subject: Please remember Larry Netter and family in your thoughts and prayers. His wife, Sue, passed away thi ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/12/2016
Please remember Larry Netter and family in your thoughts and prayers. His wife, Sue, passed away this morning. She was a super nice person.
Jack Brown6/12/2016
Jack Brown
I am so sorry to hear this.
Buddy Johnson6/12/2016
Buddy Johnson
Also heard that Karl Birkholtz passed away this morning
Sheila Turnage Harrell6/12/2016
Sheila Turnage Harrell
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about this. I thought the world of Larry and will keep them in my prayers.
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Donna Dolson Pelech6/12/2016
Donna Dolson Pelech
So sorry to hear this news
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Daria Faye Ellis6/12/2016
Daria Faye Ellis
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Ken Pasley6/12/2016
Ken Pasley
Thank you.
Sherry Aaholm6/12/2016
Sherry Aaholm
So sorry to learn this.
Donna Neville6/12/2016
Donna Neville
So sorry. My deepest sympathy to Larry.
Irene Williams6/12/2016
Irene Williams
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for Larry and his family.
Gary Phillips6/12/2016
Gary Phillips
So sorry to hear. Prayers for Larry, Chris and family.
Subject: Just learned from Mary Harvey Gurley that Karl Birkholz passed away last night. He was an early lead ...
Sheila Turnage Harrell6/12/2016
Just learned from Mary Harvey Gurley that Karl Birkholz passed away last night. He was an early leader at FedEx and took the Memphis Hub to the next level after Art Bass! Many of us worked with him. He also was active in the FedEx Family House! He will be missed.
Liz Ciulla Carrozza6/12/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
Yes, he will be greatly missed.
Marsha Terry Rider6/12/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Oh dear, so sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family and friends.
Debora Williams Waller6/13/2016
Debora Williams Waller
He was also President of the FedEx Retiree Club. He will be missed.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/13/2016
Karl
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Subject: Arrangements for Sue Netter
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/12/2016
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/13/2016
FedEx TriviaName these two FedEx Retirees? and what they did at FedEx
Liz Ciulla Carrozza6/13/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
In the right is Joe Keohane. No clue what he did.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/15/2016
Joe Keohane is correct answer, Joe was in Finance when I knew him; And Marsha Rider, ITD
Subject: Found this token in my office at home :)
Clayton Roderick6/15/2016
Found this token in my office at home :)
Debora Williams Waller6/15/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Awesome !! Don't let it get away from you. It was a time in our life we'll always remember.
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Eric Brosch6/16/2016
Shane Borden6/16/2016
Shane Borden
8 steps to recover from a memory full error. Not bad!
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Eric Brosch6/16/2016
Eric Brosch
The picture above was taken in the lobby of the CLC. What a cool piece of FedEx history!
Does anyone know whether the company has ever employed an official company historian?
Marcie Littles Moss6/16/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
This Zapmailer was in my boss' s office...Jim Colson
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Debora Williams Waller6/16/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Eric, to my knowledge there isn't a historian. The FedEx Retiree Club had talked about having one. But one hasn't been established yet.
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Marcie Littles Moss6/16/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
I have one
Also have a Zap mirror, one of the "mirror" letters and part of a shipping crate used to ship the Zapmailers
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Subject: I still keep that commemorative medallion on my desk, I remember when we got them.
Ezra Fried6/16/2016
I still keep that commemorative medallion on my desk, I remember when we got them.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/16/2016
FedEx History TriviaTechnology Services was the group that provided technical field and central support for Zapmail. After Zapmail it provided Technical support for Customer automation, DADS, Supertracker repair, Radio services in the field, network support etc.a. Name the first VP of Tech Services
b. Name the second VP of Tech Services
c. Name the third VP
Raymond Lane Cross6/16/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
I worked with Larry Netter and Harry Dalton. Both great leaders.
Marcie Littles Moss6/16/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
Jim Colson, Harry Dalton, Larry Netter
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Peggy Dawson Black6/17/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
A - Harry Dalton
B - Larry Netter
C - Mike Lauderdale
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/17/2016
Marcie is correct. Jim Colson, Harry Dalton, Larry Netter, and then Larry's group was split into two divisions with Mike Lauderdale taking the automation support part and Gene Sun absorbing the field support.
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Marcie Littles Moss6/17/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
I knew Jim was the first. I started with him when it was Gemini
Subject: Happy Birthday today to former FedExr Keith McGarr!
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/17/2016
Happy Birthday today to former FedExr Keith McGarr!
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/17/2016
FedEx Trivia1. I was a professor
2. I was into the first models of Fedex's air systems
3. I was a CIO of FedEx
4. I was CIO & COO of a Telecom companyWho am I?
Don Rose6/17/2016
Don Rose
Ron Ponder
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Buddy Johnson6/17/2016
Buddy Johnson
Ditto on Don's answer
Peggy Dawson Black6/17/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
Ronny J Ponder
Subject: FedEx Trivia History
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/17/2016
FedEx Trivia HistoryIn the early and mid 80's FedEx had seasoned & experience field, operations, field, and customer service personnel.Then over the course of a few years, that personnel expertise decreased to a very low level in many departments.What was the reason(s) for the decrease in talent?
Gary Phillips6/17/2016
Gary Phillips
Drugs?
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Clayton Roderick6/17/2016
Clayton Roderick
FedUp ?
Debora Williams Waller6/17/2016
Debora Williams Waller
I didn't see or experience this. Everyone I worked with was working very hard trying to keep up with the fast growing company.
Don Rose6/17/2016
Don Rose
Other companies hiring our talent.
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Deby Abbott Jolley6/17/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Outsourcing?
Peter Dangerfield6/17/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Outsourcing
Gary Phillips6/17/2016
Gary Phillips
I know it increased in the areas I worked in of course :)
Gary Phillips6/17/2016
Gary Phillips
.com companies possibly.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/17/2016
Reasons: When Zapmail was hiring there were many promotion opportunities in that group; hundreds took new positions leaving a gap in some areas. When International expanded the same thing happened. Some of the most experienced went to International leaving some knowledge gaps in many departments.
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Debora Williams Waller6/17/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Same thing happened when FedEx Services stood up. Express lost a lot of IT related experience (requirements writing, test scripts, testing, post load support) and that large work load fell on those of us who stayed in Express.
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Subject: No comment needed!
Gary Owens6/17/2016
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/20/2016
FedEx TriviaWhom is this???
Gary Phillips6/20/2016
Gary Phillips
Wilson
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Dave Hansen6/20/2016
Dave Hansen
Wilson!!!!!
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Don Rose6/20/2016
Don Rose
Wilson. I just watched the movie last week.
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Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/21/2016
FedEx Trivia
LineHaul Systems included all the applications to support the Hub, Ramp, Air Ops & TruckingHow many applictions did that group support?a. 50+ b. 100+ c. 200+ d. 500+
Gary Phillips6/21/2016
Gary Phillips
C
Ron Houston6/21/2016
Ron Houston
D
Peter Dangerfield6/21/2016
Peter Dangerfield
D
Deby Abbott Jolley6/21/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
D
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/22/2016
Answer was D; around 586 applications in the Y2K changeover
Subject: FedEx Trvia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/21/2016
FedEx Trvia
Over 380 DADS mini computers and 42,000 plus terminals were installed in the early 80'sa. who installed the first 1/2 dozen systemsb. who installed the rest?
Jim Bentley6/21/2016
Jim Bentley
Jim, Richard, JJ, Randy, Nathan, and some other guy!! But it was closer to the first dozen systems. Cetacea sound did the radio mods and terminal installs after that. The Dads coverage group installed the computers and color terminals!
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/22/2016
Jim is correct...he was there and should know...
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Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/21/2016
FedEx Trivia
FedEx started operations with no networks, just phones. It then went to an arinc type messaging protocol using teletypes and a CRT screen at the stations and used a message switch program to send messages back and forth.What was the name of the company that provided these initial terminals and controller that connected them to a network?
Charlie Derrick6/21/2016
Charlie Derrick
Incoterms?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/22/2016
Answer: Charlie is correct: Honeywell Incoterms
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/21/2016
FedEx TriviaWhen FedEx migrated to 3270 screens in the late 70's what was the target response time fora. the field?
b. the call centers?
Buddy Johnson6/21/2016
Buddy Johnson
2 seconds
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Melissa Leech Ziemer6/22/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
a. 4 seconds, b. 3 seconds
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Roger Yannett Sr6/22/2016
Roger Yannett Sr
3 seconds
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/22/2016
Answer Target Response Times:
2 seconds Call Center
5 seconds Field
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Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/21/2016
FedEx Trivia
At one point in call center history, agents refused to share headsets or the same pods, when they had different shifts using the same pods?Why?
Dave Hansen6/21/2016
Dave Hansen
Lice?
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Gary Phillips6/21/2016
Gary Phillips
I know I wouldn't. Not sanitary.
Dany Hsch6/21/2016
Dany Hsch
It's gross!
Ron Houston6/21/2016
Ron Houston
Ear snot.
Clayton Roderick6/21/2016
Clayton Roderick
AID's fear of the 80's
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Melissa Leech Ziemer6/21/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
All of the above?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/22/2016
Answer: fear of AIDS
Dany Hsch6/22/2016
Dany Hsch
Ignorance
Dave Hansen6/22/2016
Dave Hansen
Ear Wax phobia. Very debilitating.
Chris Jones6/23/2016
Chris Jones
When I was in customer service in early 80's, everyone had their own personal headset. I can't imagine ever having to share a headset with someone. That's like sharing a toothbrush.
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Subject: FedEX trivia quiz?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/23/2016
FedEX trivia quiz?
When FedEx was close to signing contracts to fly the supersonic Concorde from Europe to the USA what/whom stopped the deal?a. cost
b. union pilots
c. France
d. capacity
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
Answer: c) France; Britain and France governments who built and flew the Concordes had to both agree to keep the Concordes in service for at least 10 years. Britain agreed, France would not commit because of losses in keeping the jet flying
Subject: FedEX trivia quiz?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/23/2016
FedEX trivia quiz?If FedEx had closed the deal to fly Concordes who were going to fly the supersonic jets?a. Our pilots
b. British pilots
c. French Pilots
d. Union pilots
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
Answer: b) British pilots
Subject: FedEX trivia quiz?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/23/2016
FedEX trivia quiz?If FedEx had closed the deal to fly Concordes where would they have landed in the US?a. Memphis
b. Dallas
c. Dulles
d. Newark
Dave Hansen6/23/2016
Dave Hansen
C
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Ben Moore6/23/2016
Ben Moore
Dulles. That's the only place that Concordes could land since they couldn't fly supersonic over land.
Mark W Evans6/24/2016
Mark W Evans
Dulles but the Memphis airport was expanded to handled bigger planes
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
Answer: Dulles was the correct answer. if memory is correct, the Concordes initially could land at Dulles and Dallas, but could not fly supersonic when flying over the continental US.
Liz Ciulla Carrozza6/24/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
I believe we have had at least one Concorde land here. Been a long time though.
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Subject: FedEX trivia quiz?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/23/2016
FedEX trivia quiz?If FedEx had closed the deal to fly Concordes how many 727's would it take to carry it's capacity freight?a. 1/2
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
Dan Elliot6/23/2016
Dan Elliot
a
Shane Borden6/23/2016
Shane Borden
A)
Thankfully they didn't do this as they might have gone bankrupt!
Dave Hansen6/23/2016
Dave Hansen
D
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
Answer: A) was the correct answer. The Concordes were very narrow and small compared to the 727
Dan Elliot6/24/2016
Dan Elliot
I got a walk through on one... they were so small, you had to duck your head!
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
I believe that John Schwarzmann may have jumpseated on the Concorde.
Ben Moore6/25/2016
Ben Moore
ExFedExer John McCann flew the Concorde back from London to Dulles. Had a speedometer on the bulkhead that registered Mach 2.0.
Bob Baxter6/27/2016
Bob Baxter
Sue and I flew (personal business) from Heathrow to Dulles 75% standby airline employee discount = $800 each. Mach 2, 1350 mph, 58500 feet altitude. Standby was no problem - only 30 passengers in 90 seats. Very memorable experience. Dan Elliot, even I had to duck!
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Subject: FedEX trivia quiz?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/23/2016
FedEX trivia quiz?In the early 80's FedEx started looking long term about where couriers, when they got older, could migrate into. Where were the initial jobs the company thought they would go to??a. Call Center
b. Customer facing jobs
c. Hub
d. Data Entry
Dan Elliot6/23/2016
Dan Elliot
e. upper management! :P
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Melissa Leech Ziemer6/23/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
a & b. If you could've seen how most couriers typed in the 80's, you'd know data entry was NOT an option.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/24/2016
Answer: the Call Center...but I think the Call center pay was less than that of the couriers.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx History TriviaAnswer any of the following?a. Who was the first manager of the DADS application development group in COS?
(DADS was the DEC PDP-11 system which supported dispatcher screens and usually 100+ DADS terminals in the Vans)b. Who was the first manager of the SuperTracker development group in COS?c. Who was the first manager of the PSCAN development group in COS?
(PSCAN was a PC which connected multiple hand held laser scanners and was used for mass scans, usually in stations or ramps)
Jim Bentley6/27/2016
Jim Bentley
A: Becky Steele
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/28/2016
Jim is correct! And whom was the 2nd manager????
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx TriviaIn 1981, how much did FedEx spend on Christmas Parties?a. $250K
b. $500K
c. $1M
d. $1.5M
Ron Houston6/27/2016
Ron Houston
d.
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Debora Williams Waller6/27/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Those were the good ole days.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/28/2016
Answer: I was told $1M
Terrie Hoerning6/29/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Those were some fun times!
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Dan Elliot6/30/2016
Dan Elliot
the good ole days
Subject: FedEx History Trivia On which system was COSMOS originally prototyped on?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx History Trivia
On which system was COSMOS originally prototyped on?a. IBM
B. DEC
C. Data General
D. Burroughs
Dave Hansen6/27/2016
Dave Hansen
D
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/29/2016
Dave's answer was correct, "D"' a Burroughs 6700 mainframe
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Ray Lipham6/30/2016
Ray Lipham
Dave Dalton used to tell a story about the Burroughs box. He said that if it was just running a few jobs concurrently it would do fine but if it was running about 20 jobs at the same time, it would not get anything done because all of the CPU time would be spent swapping jobs in and out. I always thought that was a good analogy to human multi-tasking but our threshold is way below 20.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/30/2016
A good number of FedExr's came to the company via Data Communications Corp (DCC) in Memphis. DCC had a Burroughs 6700, Burroughs 7700 and a Honeywell Multics mainframe. DCC processed accounting, advertising, billings and scheduling for over 500 television and radio stations, so the machines were running many programs real time for these companies. Either Burroughs or someone at DCC wrote a systems level program actually called 'Swapper' to keep the OS from swapping before the transactions could be finished. It worked quite well.
At least 20 or more from DCC ended up at Federal Express.
Dave Hansen6/30/2016
Dave Hansen
And at least as many from Cylix Communications Corp as well. Myself, Perk Perkins, Ancel Hankins, Sandy McCall to name a few.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/30/2016
I also came from Cylix which was split off from DCC,but it was a very small group then (Jim Ziegler, Rick Simmons, Jimmy Burk, Ancel Hankins, Terry Cox, Sivamani Kamerswaren & Dave Goggans)
Akita Hank6/30/2016
Akita Hank
Larry Stoltenberg led the team that developed the ACP OS like system that ran all Data Communication's programs. One of the significant improvements was to use fixed length I/O records allowing greater management of disk and memory read/writes over the normal random length I/Os. The same process could have worked well for FedEx, but when the Burroughs CEO would not kowtow to Charlie's demands he was hell-bent on going to IBM. At the time the airline and car rental systems ran on IBM 360s using Airline Control Program operating system to achieve the high transaction rates demanded of those industries. It was expected that FedEx transaction rates could reach those same levels. So the Wizard of Avis and his minions were hired and the facility at Colorado Springs was built for their use. Some where well into the development, Charlie Germano had the audacity to suggest that IMS could now handle the expected transaction rate for COSMOS. As you know, somewhere down the line COSMOS was converted to IMS. The Burroughs systems were unceremoniously kicked out, still containing the round chip I put in the square hole to fix the processor late one night.
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Buddy Johnson6/30/2016
Buddy Johnson
D
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/30/2016
History tidbit: About 7 years after the IBM/COSMOS system replaced the Burroughs mainframe, I was called to FWS office to listen to Charlie Brandon make a proposal to the company. It may have been that Charlie was under a consultant contract or maybe he was just paying a visit. His recommendation was about Zapmail and his recommendation was to build a 2nd network based totally on IBM to just handle the admin messages for Zapmail. He went over stability factors of IBM and why etc. It would have been financially prohibitive and admin messages weren't a problem. It was the only time I every met him. After the meeting, and Charlie had left, FWS gave me some new assignments to go research, none related to what Mr. Brandon was talking about and I went on my way. He did seem like a very nice person.
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Akita Hank6/30/2016
Akita Hank
Charlie was a visionary and did some good things for the company. But he was also rather egotistical and didn't take disagreements well.
Akita Hank6/30/2016
Akita Hank
I actually came to FedEx from the Datacom company, a subsidiary of Data Communications Corporation and precursor of Cylix. Then I left FedEx for Cylix. Then I left Cylix to return to FedEx. Then I retired.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia Why did FedEx change from an Airline Control operating system (ACP or TPF) to a ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx History Trivia
Why did FedEx change from an Airline Control operating system (ACP or TPF) to a completely IBM operating system (IMS) written in COBOL?a. Jim Barksdale liked IBM better
b. Better speed to market for applications
c. It ran much faster
d. to align development groups in Memphis and Colorado Springs
Buddy Johnson6/27/2016
Buddy Johnson
D
Ben Moore6/29/2016
Ben Moore
It was cheaper.
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/29/2016
Answer....as told to me by Mr. Barksdale was that the company couldn't grow and take the development time needed with assembly language programming. It was taking a year for small changes and a year for any major changes. Although all of the above were also correct answers also.
Akita Hank7/1/2016
Akita Hank
b. As originally proposed by Charlie Germano.
Kathy Jones Crockett7/1/2016
Kathy Jones Crockett
B.... ACP was an operational disaster, if one needed to make quick changes!
Akita Hank7/1/2016
Akita Hank
You would know better than anyone! Have a happy day.
Akita Hank7/1/2016
Akita Hank
Kathy Jones Crockett, you should tell the story you having to look for an alternative customer service system When Charlie kicked out Burroughs then negotiating a deal for a stripped down version of the ACP system.
Kathy Jones Crockett7/1/2016
Kathy Jones Crockett
Are you speaking about the Sperry Univac disaster
Akita Hank7/1/2016
Akita Hank
That, the reason you had to do that, the outcome, and how you worked out a deal with ACP development guys for a near-term solution.
Akita Hank7/1/2016
Akita Hank
A big problem with the initial implementation of Cosmos on ACP was response time to the terminals. We ultimately had to purchase a Network monitoring system to indicate problems to the mainframe or to the network. Nearly all of the data indicated main frame problems. The main frame guys obtained the hardware monitors and were able to nail down their problems. There were always continuing tensions between mainframe and network folks primarily because of competition between mainframe and network directors, egged on by Jim Barksdale of course.
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Subject: FedEx trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx triviaJim Barksdale was the CIO of IT; on his frist trip to Colorado Springs what was the department doing when he arrived?a. Departmental meeting
b. Disaster recovery drill
c. Playing football
d. no one was at work when he arrived early
Buddy Johnson6/27/2016
Buddy Johnson
C
Cheryl Bowen6/27/2016
Cheryl Bowen
C. The power was out and everyone was outside.
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Bob Baxter6/27/2016
Bob Baxter
Thanks for defending our honor Cheryl Bowen! Not only was the power out, there were only a couple of windows in the buildings, none of which could be opened.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
Answer: Cheryl of course is correct...since she was there. See Bob Higgins interview (Clip #4) about the visit http://www.fedexlegends.info/allvideos.html#higgins
Untitled Document
fedexlegends.info
FedEx trivia
Buddy Johnson6/28/2016
Buddy Johnson
I knew there was something odd going on but could not recall. Good video.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx History TriviaWhen FedEx formed the Collierville Services IT/Sales/Marketing facility, there were locked gates between the approximately 7 buildings. Why were there gates between the buildings?
Gary Phillips6/28/2016
Gary Phillips
Buildings were going to be used by different companies.
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Tommy Johnson6/27/2016
Tommy Johnson
I wondered that myself. that was quite a pain trying to get somewhere.
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Jimmy Glenn Burk6/30/2016
Answer: To easily enable other buildings to be leased to companies other that FedEx. The projected hire rate in the late 90's was 500 IT professionals a year...which sounds high but that was the projection. In case the company's plans ever changed, they could rent the buildings. Because of the large number of new hires, IT Services also formed it's own recruitment department.
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Subject: FedEx Insurance Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx Insurance TriviaIt used to cost about $1K out of pocket when you had a new child born.What does it now cost the new parents????
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/29/2016
Answer: What I am hearing, it will cost between $3K and $4k out of pocket expense.
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
FedEx History TriviaIn Federal Express' infancy, the company required an airbill on the package. Companie's that shipped hundreds of packages found this tedious and unneccesary. There was a deferred product where you just used your own label and slapped a sticker on the package.What was this service called and who offered it?
Ray Lipham6/27/2016
Ray Lipham
Express Manifest?
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/28/2016
Answer: UPS Blue Label
Ray Lipham6/28/2016
Ray Lipham
I guess Express Manifest was offered to compete with Blue Label. It did not require an airbill. You just stuck a sticker on the package and the sticker had the airbill number. Express Manifest predated customer automation. Quite frankly, it was pretty much of a mess for operations to try to handle.
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Subject: Grandchildren riding in the jeep on a lazy Sunday afternoon...note the nice cap...
Jimmy Glenn Burk6/27/2016
Grandchildren riding in the jeep on a lazy Sunday afternoon...note the nice cap...
Janie Haynes7/27/2016
Janie Haynes
Couple of cuties and the cap's pretty cool too😊
Subject: Learned interesting tidbit re: Retiree Insurance Coverage. Mine is terminating July 1 (turning 65) b ...
Don Rush6/29/2016
Learned interesting tidbit re: Retiree Insurance Coverage. Mine is terminating July 1 (turning 65) but wife continues. However, delay getting tests done today (June 29) at hospital because Dr. office requested "pre-cert" based on me being primary on insurance. Nope. Even tho it doesn't change until July 1, they had to do the pre-cert with her as the primary. Just in case someone else has to get a certification just at Medicare changeover, thought I'd let y'all know what to expect.
Subject: What a Rush.... Still !!
Peter Carabetta6/30/2016
Subject: Can retirees and spouses use Southwest Airlines discount travel? Thanks!
Carl Wayne Hardeman6/30/2016
Can retirees and spouses use Southwest Airlines discount travel? Thanks!
Subject: FedEx History Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/1/2016
FedEx History Trivia:Who is this person and what did he do at FedEx?
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/4/2016
Answer: this is Ken Willoughby; I believe he succeeded Karl Birkholz in the SuperHub Ops
Subject: FedEx History Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/1/2016
FedEx History Trivia:Who is this person and what did he do at FedEx?
Dany Hsch7/1/2016
Dany Hsch
my hero!!!!
Don Rose7/1/2016
Don Rose
Ken May. Completed his career at head of FedEx Office.
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J. David White7/1/2016
J. David White
I first worked in support of Ken May when he was MD for Caribbean & Latin America region in early 90s.
Dany Hsch7/1/2016
Dany Hsch
It's too bad they pushed him out. He was the greatest ground ops VP ever . He tried to be Bernie Sanders but you can't change a corporate culture of greed overnight
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Shaandaar Zabardast Zindabaad7/2/2016
Shaandaar Zabardast Zindabaad
Smith
Ray Lipham7/2/2016
Ray Lipham
Yes, I always thought that he would be the one that could fill Fred's shoes once he retired. He would not be like Fred but he seemed to be capable pf leading the company. Unfortunately other members of senior management who were also angling to be Fred's successor probably thought the same thing.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/1/2016
FedEx History TriviaWho is this person and what did he do at FedEx?
Don Rose7/1/2016
Don Rose
Bob May. Many things at FedEx, but most well known as head of Zapmail (ZAPCZAR).
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Ann Hoff Crum7/1/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
RIP Bob May. A wonderful man.
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Kathy Jones Crockett7/1/2016
Kathy Jones Crockett
What a wonderful Man, I worked for him twice, in Zapmail and then help write the business plan for BLS, From there managed the call center in BLS !!!! Love Bob May !!
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Jimmy Glenn Burk7/14/2016
Bob May was the correct answer, a fun person to work with!
Peggy Dawson Black7/14/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
A very nice man for sure.
Subject: Those of you that knew Suzie Tidwell, it was her husband that died this week when the Bobcat over tu ...
Kathy Jones Crockett7/1/2016
Those of you that knew Suzie Tidwell, it was her husband that died this week when the Bobcat over turned into a lake. It was on the news Monday, but did not mention the name.
Jeannie Owens7/2/2016
Jeannie Owens
So very sorry to hear this. Praying for the family.
Shirley Lovelace Williams7/2/2016
Shirley Lovelace Williams
Sorry to hear this. Remember Suzie from FedEx. Prayers for the family.
Shaandaar Zabardast Zindabaad7/2/2016
Shaandaar Zabardast Zindabaad
R.I.P
Subject: FedEx History Trivia True or False 1. All the svp's under FWS wanted to go to a centralized call cen ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/2/2016
FedEx History Trivia
True or False
1. All the svp's under FWS wanted to go to a centralized call center concept instead of having customers call the local station for dispatch
2. Pilots had a handbook provided by the company that said that any company purchased by Federal Express and who had pilots....those other pilots would go behind the Express pilots in seniority
3. At one time Federal Express was looking at building a Fitness Club for employees to work out, it would be across the street from the Hub
4. At one time Federal Express was going to build or buy a resort for employees and families to take their well deserved vacations
5. One of the Federal Express Corporate pilots was also Elvis Presley's pilot
6. One of FWS' secretaries became a pilot
7. No one in FWS' family has ever worked at Federal Express
8. Ancel Hankins was responsible for getting FedEx's communications and wiring out from under the IBM computer floor
9. Jim Barksdale had the company's first MD11 fly low and right by Clark Tower for the employees to see
10. Dr. Ron Ponder started the first project mgmt meetings of all departments to coordinate activities; it was called the Ron-doRama
Gary Phillips7/2/2016
Gary Phillips
5. True......Milo
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Nancy Muffett Pirani7/3/2016
Nancy Muffett Pirani
Milo High. He wore his TCB necklace every day he flew the corporate jet. I worked with him for years in Corporate Aviation and still miss him dearly.
Gary Phillips7/3/2016
Gary Phillips
Yep. Had a nice boat down on the river as well. Great guy...and funny.
Ron Houston7/2/2016
Ron Houston
1-F, 2-T, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-F, 8-T, 9-T, 10-F.
Ben Moore7/3/2016
Ben Moore
2-T - Ask the Flying Tiger pilos about that
5-T - Milo High
9-F - FedEx was long gone from the Clark Tower by the time of MD11s
10-Kinda - They were called Ponderamas
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli7/7/2016
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli
2 and 5 are true. 6 and 7 are false.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/7/2016
Answers....to the best of my memory
1. All the svp's under FWS wanted to go to a centralized call center concept instead of having customers call the local station for dispatch
FALSE - none wanted to and there was a forced re-org; the company had been divided into regions and none of the svps wanted to lose any control, after this, direction was Centralized
2. Pilots had a handbook provided by the company that said that any company purchased by Federal Express and who had pilots....those other pilots would go behind the Express pilots in seniority
TRUE - and lore states that this item was removed from the handbook in the months preceding the buyout
3. At one time Federal Express was looking at building a Fitness Club for employees to work out, it would be across the street from the Hub
TRUE
4. At one time Federal Express was going to build or buy a resort for employees and families to take their well deserved vacations
TRUE
5. One of the Federal Express Corporate pilots was also Elvis Presley's pilot
TRUE- Milo High, very nice guy
6. One of FWS' secretaries became a pilot
maybe TRUE, maybe FALSE; flew with a lady pilot on the Corporate jet, who was said to have been a secretary early on in FedEx's history
7. No one in FWS' family has ever worked at Federal Express
FALSE - his son Richard is a VP at FedEx
8. Ancel Hankins was responsible for getting FedEx's communications and wiring out from under the IBM computer floor
TRUE- Ancel orginally was a part time contractor who put in a telecommunications control system, datascope and other test equipment to troubleshoot the network, which was previously located under the computer room floor; he was later hired as the manager over data engineering
9. Jim Barksdale had the company's first MD11 fly low and right by Clark Tower for the employees to see
FALSE- he did have the first DC-10 fly by Clark Tower
10. Dr. Ron Ponder started the first project mgmt meetings of all departments to coordinate activities; it was called the Ron-doRama
FALSE - he did start the first large scale project reviews and management in IT, and the employees affectionally called it the PonderRama;
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli7/7/2016
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli
It was Pete Willmott's secretary who became a Corporate, then Line Pilot.
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Subject: Some in this group are in my FB list and learned about his yesterday. I wanted to let those of you w ...
Jack Brown7/4/2016
Some in this group are in my FB list and learned about his yesterday. I wanted to let those of you who may not have heard that my lovely wife, Peggy, passed away Sunday, 7/3. We were married 34 years, 9 months, and 8 days. She is going to be buried in Memphis so she will be close to our children. I will post the info on the arrangements once they are finalized.
Mark Baugh7/4/2016
Mark Baugh
So sorry to hear the news Jack, all the best to you and your family during this difficult time....
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Charles Allen7/4/2016
Charles Allen
I am so sorry for your loss. Life is so short at its very longest. 🙏🏻
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Linda Cook Thorn7/4/2016
Linda Cook Thorn
Prayers for you and your family, Jack. So sorry! 😢🙏
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Subject: Peggy's funeral arrangements have been finalized: Memphis Funeral Home 3700 Germantown Road Bartlett ...
Jack Brown7/4/2016
Peggy's funeral arrangements have been finalized:
Memphis Funeral Home
3700 Germantown Road
Bartlett, TNWednesday, July 6, 2016
Visitation: Noon until 2 p.m.
Service: 2 p.m. and then graveside service
Reception afterwardsOur children and I would like to ask that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Peggy's name.
Dany Hsch7/5/2016
Dany Hsch
I'm sorry for your loss :-(
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Dave Hansen7/5/2016
Dave Hansen
Very sorry for your loss sir. You choose a good group for Peggy That is who handled my fathers services 2 years ago tomorrow. Funeral Director Carter Jackson was a godsend. Will add her to my prayers.
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Jack Brown7/5/2016
Jack Brown
Thanks for the info.
Buddy Johnson7/5/2016
Buddy Johnson
Jack, sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
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Subject: FedEx Trivia History Quiz
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/5/2016
FedEx Trivia History Quiz
a. What was the name of the system that provided real time communications for pilots anywhere in the world, in addition to messaging real time on aircraft back to memphis via Satellite?
b. If a DC-10 is converted from 3 pilots/engineer to 2 pilots; what was it then called?
c. How many runways are at the Memphis Intl airport?
d. How many air traffic towers are at the Memphis Intl airport
e. RumorMill & Ancient history is that many FedEx pilots got somewhat angry when the 727's first came into the system.....why were the pilots upset?
f. When FedEx announced they were going to fly passengers during the day, and packages at night....was any other airline doing something like this???
Dave Hansen7/5/2016
Dave Hansen
A= ACARS (Aircraft Addressing And Reporting System). B= MD-11 C=4 runways D= 2 towers
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Jon Peacock7/5/2016
Jon Peacock
B. MD-10
C. 4 Runways at MEN
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/7/2016
Answers
a. What was the name of the system that provided real time communications for pilots anywhere in the world, in addition to messaging real time on aircraft back to memphis via Satellite?
ACARS was the correct answer.
b. If a DC-10 is converted from 3 pilots/engineer to 2 pilots; what was it then called?
MD-10 was the correct answer.
c. How many runways are at the Memphis Intl airport?
4 was correct
d. How many air traffic towers are at the Memphis Intl airport?
Two is correct answer, FAA has one and FedEx has one to control taxi-ing FedExaircraft
e. RumorMill & Ancient history is that many FedEx pilots got somewhat angry when the 727's first came into the system.....why were the pilots upset?
Rumor-mill has it that the 727's introduced color radar, while the Falcons only had monochrome...all wanted color...
f. When FedEx announced they were going to fly passengers during the day, and packages at night....was any other airline doing something like this???
Yes, but in the opposite direction. American Airlines was primarily flying Freight for customers on night legs to major cities. They introduced red-eye flights for passengers who wanted to take those freight flights. The flights didn't last that long.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia (Answer any of the following)
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/7/2016
FedEx History Trivia (Answer any of the following)
1. Which of the following was not a location for FedEx Corporate Headquarters
a. Clark Tower
b. Hangar at the airport
c. Mirror Building on Airways
d. NonConnah Parkway
2. Who was in charge of overseeing the first cargo doors, cut into the first Dassault Falcons?
3. Who was the first President of FedEx Express?
4. How far away is FWS's home from FDX Headquarters?
a. < 1mile b. 5 miles c. 10 miles d. 20 miles
5. When Jim Barksdale became SVP of Data Systems, he was asked to leave Clark Tower. Why?
6. Dr Ron Ponder was asked to become the CIO of IT after Barksdale, what was his previous FedEx job(s)?
7. What was the group called to look at future things, located on Ridgeway?
Don Rose7/7/2016
Don Rose
1. a
4. a
7. The Green Team
Carl Wayne Hardeman7/7/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
6. Operations research.
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Pat Woodruff Gunter7/7/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Ben Moore7/8/2016
Ben Moore
1 A
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/9/2016
Answers:
1. Which of the following was not a location for FedEx Corporate Headquarters
a. Clark Tower
2. Who was in charge of overseeing the first cargo doors, cut into the first Dassault Falcons?
Ted Weise
3. Who was the first President of FedEx Express?
Ted Weise
4. How far away is FWS's home from FDX Headquarters?
a. < 1mile
5. When Jim Barksdale became SVP of Data Systems, he was asked to leave Clark Tower. Why?
FWS wanted him to start interacting with all the other SVP's in planning the company's future.
6. Dr. Ron Ponder was asked to become the CIO of IT after Barksdale, what was his previous FedEx job(s)?
VP of Operations Research which included SIS or Industrial Engineering
7. What was the group called to look at future things, located on Ridgeway
Formed in 1980 as part of a changing of the guard re-org; Art Bass was moved from Pres and COO to vice Chairman of Federal Express. He headed a new group called Advanced Projects and Research Corporation.
Don Rose7/9/2016
Don Rose
And they were commonly called "The Green Team" by most employees.
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Subject: David Nieto shared Scott Langa's post to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
David Nieto7/8/2016
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/8/2016
David Nieto >> http://www.mysuncoast.com/health/
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/11/2016
FedEx History Trivia & Answers
1. For Zapmail phase I, couriers picked up and delivered documents to a a local Zapmailer I to be scanned and transmitted to a destination station. What had to be installed everywhere to accomplish this? DADS
2. To free up couriers to deliver zapmail documents, delivery times had to change. What was the new delivery time for packages? and what was that project called? 10:30am Early?
3. Did Federal Express ever have armed couriers? No
4. What surrounds the jet fuel tanks at the hub? lighting detection system
5. What is the data table called, which is stored in every tracker/powerpad and automation device that provides routing information for each package?URSA
6. What type of loading equipment was used to load the Falcons? manual by hand
7. At one point everyone who 'volunteered' to work in the SuperHub at peak was supposed to purchase what? steel pointed shoes
8. Around 1990 FedEx hired 200+ positions to help the company; a few years later these positions were eliminated or absorbed into the workforce as other job descriptions. What were these positions? Quality Adminisrators
Melissa Leech Ziemer7/11/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
1. Landlines, 3. No, 4. Astra, 8. Powership training specialists
Jim Bentley7/11/2016
Jim Bentley
6: Brute force!!
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia (SuperHub)
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/14/2016
FedEx History Trivia (SuperHub)a. Who was the prime contractor for the SuperHub?b. Who was the chief executive in overall charge of the project?c. A director who was doing everything he could to make sure the SuperHub project was on schedule was demoted. Why was he demoted?d. Who was the prime contractor for the initial sorting equipment?e. Who was in charge of operations at the time the SuperHub went live?
Peggy Dawson Black7/14/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
E. Ken Willoughby
Carl Wayne Hardeman7/14/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
c. a poor SFA score?
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Jimmy Glenn Burk7/17/2016
Answers(I think)
a. Who was the prime contractor for the SuperHub?
The Austin Company
b. Who was the chief executive in overall charge of the project?
Mike Basch
c. A director who was doing everything he could to make sure the SuperHub project was on schedule was demoted. Why was he demoted?
There were multitudes of contractors, contracts and different bonds to manage. Somehow some of the contracts were given, using Federal airport bonds, without the proper multiple bidding process as required by law.
d. Who was the prime contractor for the initial sorting equipment?
Rapistan
e. Who was in charge of operations at the time the SuperHub went live?
Karl Birkholz was VP of all hub ops, and if memory is correct, Ken Willoughby was over the sort operations at the time in Karl's dept.
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Peter Dangerfield7/17/2016
Peter Dangerfield
B Mike Basch
Subject: Jimmy Sowell Retirement(from about 8-9 years ago)
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/17/2016
Jimmy Sowell Retirement(from about 8-9 years ago)Jimmy Sowell started his career at FedEx when he and others came over from Cook Industries with the Cook IBM Operations center around 1978. He concluded his career as the VP of ITO. His former boss, for his retirement, had a large tent, a real Nascar car and a simulator where you could drive a real race car. Jimmy's staff wanted him to be able to have the same Nascar experience...
Carl Wayne Hardeman7/17/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
Look Govan Hornor
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Whitman Able7/18/2016
Whitman Able
FDX Flashback...
Steven Swanberg8/11/2016
Steven Swanberg
When Jimmy retired I heard he was given some wood working power tools and when asked what he had made a few months later the answer was . . .
"sawdust . . . lots and lots of sawdust . . . ."
He was a Character!
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Subject: R Squared...what really goes on in those meetings
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/19/2016
R Squared...what really goes on in those meetingsThis video is a spoof of the IT Operations R Squared meeting. R2 is a weekly meeting to go over all operations IT problems and specify who or what caused it, and to take actions to prevent if possible in the future. Info collected feeds into the WAR meeting which is a weekly meeting of all Operations across the company. Hundreds of people are on the WAR call.This video was done for Jimmy Sowell so that he would never ever forget the pain of those meetings....
Kelly Clements Staggs7/19/2016
Kelly Clements Staggs
Miss those Jimmy Sowell meetings!
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Liz Ciulla Carrozza7/19/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
Spoof but pretty realistic for big meetings. So glad I'm retired! 😌
Sarah Bassett Lee7/19/2016
Sarah Bassett Lee
Geana Allen7/19/2016
Geana Allen
Jimmy Burk - too funny - I worked for Jimmy starting in 1978 - what a run
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Patricia Ross7/19/2016
Patricia Ross
Enjoyed this! Brings back lots of memories!!
Marsha Terry Rider7/20/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
come on guys! You know it was an Info Security problem!
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/20/2016
FedEx Trivia
Answer any of the following
:1. Name the first device used to preprint airbills at a customer location.
2. Name the first device used to collect large customer billing data with micro cassettes.
3. Name the first device used to automate shipping the 'front office' of a business.
4. Name the first application to automate dispatch for couriers and stations.
5. Name the first VP who pushed customer automation primarily to automate billing.
Deby Abbott Jolley7/20/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
3 - Powership 3 (It was so cute!!)
Jim McBryde7/20/2016
Jim McBryde
1. Fec computer 2 epsom meter. 3. Ps3. 5. Dhj.
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Bob Baxter7/20/2016
Bob Baxter
4- My recollection is AIDS (Automated Information and Dispatch System).
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/21/2016
Answers:
1. Name the first device used to preprint airbills at a customer location.
it was the basic Apple computer with a 128K floppy drive
2. Name the first device used to collect large customer billing data with micro cassettes.
Epson Meter
3. Name the first device used to automate shipping the 'front office' of a business.
PS3 (Powership 3)
4. Name the first application to automate dispatch for couriers and stations.
COSMOS (although it was called something else when on the Burroughs Mainframe)
Second came DADS(Digitally Assisted Dispatching) which put a DEC PDP11 minicomputer in the stations and a 5" CRT terminal in each Van connected via the Radio.
5. Name the first VP who pushed customer automation primarily to automate billing.
Dennis Jones aka DHJ
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/21/2016
FedEx History TriviaAround 1976 the Federal Express Board met with this company to see if they wanted to purchase Federal Express. This was due to the high debt structure the company had at the time. This other company did a review and declined to purchase FedEx.What was this company?
Charlie Derrick7/21/2016
Charlie Derrick
Flying Tigers. I remember when their BAC111 executive jet pulled up to hanger 6
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Charlie Derrick7/21/2016
Charlie Derrick
What was Fred's response to them?
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Pat Woodruff Gunter7/21/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
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Jimmy Glenn Burk7/23/2016
Answer: at this point in time it was Purolator who was approached by the Federal Express Board
Charlie Derrick7/25/2016
Charlie Derrick
We were popular.
Subject: ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY OVERNIGHT !!!!!
Peter Carabetta7/22/2016
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY OVERNIGHT !!!!!
Subject: Bought some very low carb bagels from California.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/22/2016
Bought some very low carb bagels from California.Pkg was shipped frozen from California on Monday via Home Delivery to 4129 loch meade.Rcvd email that package was delivered to my front door at 12:15pm.My home office is 10' from the front door....no package.
Contacted FedEx by txt message, and they couldn't help...asked that I call customer service.Cust Service said it would take up to 2 days for them to trace....to which I replied...this is a perishable item...2 days won't cut it....she then put me on hold while she called the station directly....
Came back and said she had called twice and no one answered...but would let them know so they could find the package quickly...At 7pm...my package was delivered by my neighbor, 10 houses down whose address is 4219 loch meade, by Tammy Payne who still works at FedEx..... it had been delivered by a dyslexic driver evidently.So, my package was delivered by FedEx...kind of...
Thanks Tammy!
Sheila Turnage Harrell7/22/2016
Sheila Turnage Harrell
Funny story! Very expensive courier!
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Dany Hsch7/22/2016
Dany Hsch
Oh I know folks that know her . A VP
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Dany Hsch7/22/2016
Dany Hsch
Terrible customer service!
Ann Hoff Crum7/22/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
Customer service was horrible !
Oh, how are the bagels??
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/22/2016
Bagels = Taste Good; 2 net carbs per bagel, 120 cal; I consume them to control BG for diabetes 2; they also have a 60 calorie version but it is closer to cardboard taste...
http://locarbu.com/shop/bread-bagels-pitas-pizza-crusts/great-low-carb-cinnamon-bagels/
Great Low Carb Cinnamon Bagels – Lo Carb U
locarbu.com
Bought some very low carb bagels from California.
Melissa Leech Ziemer7/22/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
Call center agents outsourced to other countries + overworked and understaffed station agents + large influx of new couriers = Sharp decline in customer service. Very sad.
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Dany Hsch7/22/2016
Dany Hsch
Should I worry about my pension? Yes, every single courier I run into is very unhappy about the continual micro managing and high turnover . The new generation won't put up with it for the pay
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Deby Abbott Jolley7/23/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
I hope they figure this out before they kill our pensions!!!
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Dany Hsch7/23/2016
Dany Hsch
Supposedly our pensions are protected ? Lol
Dany Hsch7/23/2016
Dany Hsch
It's been going on for over 10!years
Subject: Retirement
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/22/2016
RetirementAn elderly gentleman, retired military, in my church, made the following statement about his retirement and staying busy"Every day I wake up, and there is always something I have to do .....or something, I want to do, every day...."Bill Hooker(I've found this to be true)
Deby Abbott Jolley7/22/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Yep! For sure!!
John Wilkinson7/23/2016
John Wilkinson
I've always remembered what one of my friend's dad had to say about retirement...."I get up with nothing to do and go to bed without it all done." Then I thought it funny. Now that I'm retired, I understand. .
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Subject: FedExr Laura Bullion whose husband is Tom Bullion, a Legend in his own FedEx career.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/23/2016
FedExr Laura Bullion whose husband is Tom Bullion, a Legend in his own FedEx career.
Geana Allen7/23/2016
Geana Allen
Lovely person
Terrie Hoerning7/24/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Yes she is!
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Jean Evans Kirksey7/24/2016
Jean Evans Kirksey
She's a sweetie!
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Elizabeth Ward Blaylock7/25/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
A "legend in his own FedEx career" is perhaps the understatement of 2016. Always fun when Tom is around.
Subject: Jimmy Glenn Burk > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/24/2016
Don Rose7/24/2016
Don Rose
I remember this well.
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Michael D. Mehl7/24/2016
Michael D. Mehl
I remember that terrific ad like it was yesterday!
Terrie Hoerning7/24/2016
Terrie Hoerning
👍
Eric Brosch7/24/2016
Eric Brosch
Awesome!!
Pat Woodruff Gunter7/24/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
Priceless.
Subject: Anyone remember the commercial that showed a truck careening through a city while the narrator descr ...
Eric Brosch7/24/2016
Anyone remember the commercial that showed a truck careening through a city while the narrator described all the things you need for a delivery company, ending with, "but most importantly, you need planes" as the truck flies off the end of a pier? I loved that commercial and would love to see it again.
Steven Swanberg8/11/2016
Steven Swanberg
Me Too! I do remember it as well.
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Drew Perkins9/13/2016
Drew Perkins
Check with Ronnie Carney at the WHQ Auditorium. There should be a DVD with commercials dating from 1975-2005.
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2016
FedEx History Trivia
Answer any of the following True or False; these have been listed before, but always fun to remember...
1. A package once was picked up before the customer could hang up while talking to Customer Service for dispatch
2. A courier couldn't open a drop box, so he loaded the drop box in the back of his van, to make sure packages weren't left
3. FedEx tested automated drop boxes in the late 70's
4. An employee once rented a helicopter to fly to an antenna tower in heavy snow, jumped out of the helicopter because it was too dangerous to land, and fixed a repeater so that dispatches could transmit; he was later fired
5. Customer Service in the early days could satisfy claims on their own up to $100
6. Federal Express once spent over $60M a year to expedite packages that were left behind in the hub
7. Once there were so many abandoned calls to the call center, reason was there wasn't enough capacity at the ACD (voice switch)
8. When a vendor refused to build more DADS terminals(to force FedEx to buy their more expensive & newer terminal), a departement in FedEX just redesigned it, and built over 45,000 units, saving over $100M
9. Pilots were provided a toll free number to Memphis which allowed them to make phones calls free to anywhere in the country. One of the largest users of this number was college students.
10. The Overnight Letter was a strategic direction that all the executives supported.
Jim Bentley7/25/2016
Jim Bentley
1-9 are true! Not sure about 10
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Ron Houston7/25/2016
Ron Houston
I'm going with ALL TRUE.
Peggy Dawson Black7/25/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
1-9 true; 10 false
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
Answers to best of my memory
1. A package once was picked up before the customer could hang up while talking to Customer Service for dispatch
True, it initially took 1-2 hours for a courier to arrive for a pickup, but after DADS and terminals were installed in the van, the courier had the info in less than a minute. Customers would generally call for a pickup hours before they would have it ready. A courier made a delivery to one customer, got back in his truck and dispatch was on his screen for a business next door; the customer was still on the phone asking the agent a question and the courier came in and said 'where is my package'..... it set a new standard about when you had to have the package ready.
2. A courier couldn't open a drop box, so he loaded the drop box in the back of his van, to make sure packages weren't left
TRUE; he either forgot his key or key wouldn't work...so he made the pickup anyway...by tilting the drop box over and pushing into his van
3. FedEx tested automated drop boxes in the late 70's
FALSE, but they were tested in 1981 with printers, phones and a small srg
4. An employee once rented a helicopter to fly to an antenna tower in heavy snow, jumped out of the helicopter because it was too dangerous to land, and fixed a repeater so that dispatches could transmit; he was later fired
TRUE and FALSE; this did happen, but I don't think he was fired for this helicopter rental.....could be fired for any independent thought or unapproved purchase years later
5. Customer Service in the early days could satisfy claims on their own up to $100
TRUE; in one example a person ordered Memphis BBQ to be shipped for his mother's birthday at a senior home in Florida. It did not arrive. The agent got on the phone and found a highly recommended BBQ place in that city and had it delivered to the customer's mother.
6. Federal Express once spent over $60M a year to expedite packages that were left behind in the hub
TRUE
7. Once there were so many abandoned calls to the call center, reason was there wasn't enough capacity at the ACD (voice switch)
FALSE; reason in this case was that upper mgmt dictated required training to everyone and so few people were on the phones, that each call center took agents off line, and set their ACD switches to route the calls to the next call center....every call center did the same and calls were going everywhere, and not being answered
8. When a vendor refused to build more DADS terminals(to force FedEx to buy their more expensive & newer terminal), an engineering department in FedEX just redesigned it, and built over 45,000 units, saving over $100M
TRUE, Bruce Lindow and his engineering team, with much suffering and brilliance developed and had the terminals manufactured.
9. Pilots were provided a toll free number to Memphis which allowed them to make phones calls free to anywhere in the country. One of the largest users of this number was college students.
TRUE, once some pilots gave the number to their children at college, all the college students in the world got hold of the number
10. The Overnight Letter was a strategic direction that all the executives supported.
FALSE, many executives thought it was a crazy idea....but Mr. Smith's opinion prevailed fortunately
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Ridley Anderson7/27/2016
Ridley Anderson
All true. Oops. I should have checked the answers first.
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Mary A Johnson7/27/2016
Mary A Johnson
Have you been listening to Tom Peters? He was always saying good things about us! What ever happened to him?
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2016
FedEx History TriviaWho is this FedEx gentleman and what did he do at FedEx?
Bruce Lindow7/25/2016
Bruce Lindow
Daryl Skoog.
Ron Houston7/25/2016
Ron Houston
Daryl Skoog - MD thru CIO EMEA.
Don Rose7/25/2016
Don Rose
Where is Daryl now?
Ron Houston7/25/2016
Ron Houston
As I understand it - Daryl and Joan are in Colorado Springs. Daryl works here - http://www.microplanettech.org/MicroPlanet/Management.html
Management
microplanettech.org
FedEx History Trivia
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx History Trivia
in the 90's the SuperTrackers wouldn't hold a full days charge. In some cases the batteries even melted. SIS experimented with battery chargers in the vehicles to no avail.Because the batteries wouldn't hold the charges, tens of thousands of batteries were thrown away each month.A QAT was formed led by me, with the majority of the work done by Bruce Lindow & Scot Struminger's teams to solve that issue and many more.What was the primary reason for the battery problem?
Akita Hank7/27/2016
Akita Hank
The charging circuit was overcharging the batteries causing the batteries to become defective.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/30/2016
If my memory is correct, Ancel's answer is pretty close.
the batteries were not being charged properly...and by continuing to overcharge, there was an memory effect on the batteries in which they never held a viable charge. The batteries actually had to be drained and then recharged. Bruce Lindow & dept designed a 'battery hospital' to cycle the batteries correctly.
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Subject: FedEx history trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx history trivia:What is 555-1212?
Deby Abbott Jolley7/27/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Isn't that the number for information? Precursor for googling a phone number?
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock7/27/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
How about 526-5261 for correct time and temperature report? We called it "Jam Jam 1"
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Deby Abbott Jolley7/27/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
JamJam still works!!
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Dave Hansen7/27/2016
Dave Hansen
Used by Telco to test the line.
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Carl Wayne Hardeman7/27/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
Junior Samples' cell phone number?
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Bob Black7/28/2016
Bob Black
That was BR-549
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Jane Meredith Robbins7/27/2016
Jane Meredith Robbins
Directory Assistance. ATT still uses that number for DA on their cell phones and will charge your account!
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/29/2016
Answer: in this case, it was the Zapmail mpn or address to the closest packet node where admin messages about the document were sent; it was also the phone number for at&t directory assistance
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx History Trivia
At the end of Zapmail the number of documents transmitted on a peak day was around 55,000;What percentage of those documents were sent from an address in Washington DC, to an address in Washington, DC???
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/31/2016
Answer: 10%
Subject: FedEx history trivia?
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx history trivia?
FedEx was one of the first transportation companies to deploy timeplex and I-Net switches to integrate voice and date across it's network. It then started a subsidiary Telecom enterprise called FITC to buy and sell telecommunications services, it then deployed an X.25 network to integrate 3270 and packet traffic, followed by a CISCO router network across all it's locations.Who was the 2nd company, which followed just about everything FedEx did, but years later....and even sent a thank you message to FedEx for working out the kinks in these technologies...so they didn't have to?
Gary Phillips7/27/2016
Gary Phillips
The switches were TimePlex and NET (Network Equipment Technologies) iNET (Integrated Network) was what the network was called.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/31/2016
Answer: UPS
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx History TriviaAbout how many radio tower leases did FedEx have in many cities to support it's dispatch vehicle fleet?a. 100+ b. 330+ c. 550+ d. 880+
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/28/2016
answer d. 880+
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/27/2016
FedEx History Trivia
Which of the following is true about FedEx connecting directly to the Internet initially
?a. the person that signed a free 30 day direct connect circuit to the Internet was sent to signature jail
b. upper management didn't want to support this or pay for it
c. it cost $1,000 a month
d. the only FedEx users of the Internet were technical people using usenet support groups
Gary Phillips7/27/2016
Gary Phillips
Probably all. A. Was Jimmy Burk I think.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/29/2016
Forwarded comment:
Your post on the Internet reminded me. We were using Western Union as a fax service for the call centers to send Customs clearance documents. In the late 1980s Technical Support used Western Union to exchange messages with IBM's internal PROFS using the x.400 protocol. Some of the FedEx Ops Research folks wanted to exchange messages with university professors who were using the newfangled Internet e-mail. I approached our Western Union rep about connecting FedEx's EMC2 to the Internet. He said he would check on it. He came back in a week or two and said he must have misunderstood me. He couldn't find anyone who knew what the Internet was.
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/29/2016
Answers:
a. the person that signed a free 30 day direct connect circuit to the Internet was sent to signature jail
TRUE, although signature jail only lasted a couple days...in this case
b. upper management didn't want to support this or pay for it
TRUE, we did it anyway; Major cost savings were being realized from work that Dale Browning and Irene Williams were doing on consolidating network costs; we decided to take some of those savings and just do it anyway
c. it cost $1,000 a month
FALSE
It cost $5,000 a month; the Internet was so new, the closest connection point for Memphis was St. Louis, so the majority of this cost was a 56kbps direct line circuit to that location
d. the only FedEx users of the Internet were technical people using usenet support groups
TRUE
Subject: Wishing a Happy Birthday to FedExr Linda Hook Stewart Reeves!
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/28/2016
Wishing a Happy Birthday to FedExr Linda Hook Stewart Reeves!
J. David White7/28/2016
J. David White
Happy birthday Linda.
Subject: FedEx ITD History Trivia (Signatures):
Jimmy Glenn Burk7/31/2016
FedEx ITD History Trivia (Signatures):a. Who signed his memos JET and what did he do?b. Who signed his memos JLB and what did he do?c. Who signed his memos TAM and what did he do?d. Who signed his memos RJP and what did he do?
Jim Bentley7/31/2016
Jim Bentley
A: Janice Elaine Turner, comm software
Penny Hitchcock Hopper7/31/2016
Penny Hitchcock Hopper
I was thinking Jim Tolleson (sp?) in COS.
Don Rose7/31/2016
Don Rose
Penny Hitchcock Hopper You are correct. Jim signed as JET, and most of the COS folks called him JET. I know I did.
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Jim Bentley7/31/2016
Jim Bentley
B: Jim Barksdale, FedEx Big Dog
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Elizabeth Ward Blaylock8/2/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
If you are going to run with the Big Dogs you have to get off the porch!
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Jim Bentley7/31/2016
Jim Bentley
D: Dr Ronnie Ponder
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Jim Bentley7/31/2016
Jim Bentley
C: T Allen McArtor, flight
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Don Rose7/31/2016
Don Rose
D. Ronny Ponder. Many things at FedEx including SVP of IT.
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Cheryl Bowen7/31/2016
Cheryl Bowen
James E. Tollefson, VP, Colorado Springs Data Center.
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Peggy Dawson Black8/1/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
A. Jim Tollefson VP software dev in COS
B. Jim Barksdale CIO
C. T. Alan McArtor
D. Ron Ponder SVP IT
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Timothy Joseph Frassinelli8/2/2016
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli
Barksdale, COO, Netscape. McArtor, VP, Advanced Projects, SVP AOD, Administrator FAA. Former Blue Angel. Supporter of St. Jude. Ponder, SVP IT, Phd.
Subject: Monday afternoon in downtown Memphis TN.
Peter Carabetta8/1/2016
Monday afternoon in downtown Memphis TN.
Subject: Wow... Got 3 at once in Memphis TN
Peter Carabetta8/2/2016
Wow... Got 3 at once in Memphis TN
Subject: Just got off the phone call with Dr. Ron Ponder. He follows the ITD Breakfast group and enjoys every ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/2/2016
Just got off the phone call with Dr. Ron Ponder. He follows the ITD Breakfast group and enjoys everyone's postings.He fondly remembers working with so many good and hardworking people at FedEx as he and all of us built systems that had never been done in the industry.For those that didn't know Dr. Ponder, he built FedEx's Operations Research department from scratch and that group was heavily involved in all decisions from where to fly the planes, what forecast of volumes from every zip to zip, which planes to fly and optimum routes and schedules to fly them. He then managed a consolidated department of Operations Research and IE or SIS, Strategic Integrated systems.After Jim Barksdale was promoted from CIO to COO of the company, Dr. Ponder was chosen to be the new SVP/CIO of IT and Operations Research.He led the IT department into a new real time communications world where FedEx expanded into , Customer Automation, International Systems, Cosmos IIB package tracking, and many other systems.Many people fondly remember him setting up the first major Project Managment meetings, affectionally called the Ponderama's that allowed interaction of many groups....and use of a green fish...He left FedEx in the early 90's to become the CIO and then COO of Sprint and many other high level positions in the industry.I'm hoping we can tape an interview with Dr. Ponder in the near future, he has a lot of valuable history tidbits and memories inside his head.
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2016
FedEx TriviaDo you have a favorite pen, pin, cup, trinket or dodad that you still have kept from your FedEx career?
Melissa Leech Ziemer8/4/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
Just found a box of them cleaning out the garage: "Don't Panic" pins, Christmas wrapping paper sheets, International Zap Mail pen, and much more.
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Don Rose8/4/2016
Don Rose
I have a ton in boxes somewhere.
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Debora Williams Waller8/4/2016
Debora Williams Waller
I have several items also.
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Sherrie Hughins Gully8/4/2016
Sherrie Hughins Gully
I have pins, buttons and mugs.
Deby Abbott Jolley8/4/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
I have a couple of the big ole planes that I received as awards. I think those are my favorites...
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Mark Baugh8/4/2016
Mark Baugh
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2016
what is the top object?
Clayton Roderick8/4/2016
Clayton Roderick
Crack pipe ?
Mark Baugh8/4/2016
Mark Baugh
Zap Mail Ka·zoo
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Chris Jones8/4/2016
Chris Jones
i have a kazoo too
Mark Baugh8/4/2016
Mark Baugh
Chris Jones8/4/2016
Chris Jones
This is a ZapMail promotional poster for our International service. There is a set of 5 prints-Paris, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Brussels. This one is the Paris poster.
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Pat Woodruff Gunter8/4/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
I use a few mugs for every day...mostly good memories. 😊
Melody Preuitt Mettes8/4/2016
Melody Preuitt Mettes
Does anyone have the "unimportant" stamp that was nixed just before the ZapMail launch? I want one!
Irene Williams8/5/2016
Irene Williams
I have the plastic plane that you awarded me for "best presenter" at an all management meeting you held. Topic was "Dale Grear is 40 Today". We were in a park for the meeting.
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Subject: The Tandem Systems Group taken at the CAC around mid 1980's.
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2016
The Tandem Systems Group taken at the CAC around mid 1980's.L-R: Ray Burk , Steve Swanberg, Danny Baser, Dale Teets, Bob Palasz, Gary Holmes, David Windham, Steve Morrison, and Lance Nelson.
Chris Apalodimas8/4/2016
Chris Apalodimas
They were a great group. Back in 1986, Kurt Wulff and all of them were so helpful getting us to 1) convince Dr. Ponder to do SUPER system on the Tandem and 2) really working hard to make it all work as we moved forward.
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Susie Coyle Richardson8/4/2016
Susie Coyle Richardson
Steven Swanberg
Chris Apalodimas8/4/2016
Chris Apalodimas
I always loved working with Steve. . he was knowledgable and a great sense of humor!
Mary A Johnson8/5/2016
Mary A Johnson
SUPER is officially retired, but one txn is still in production
Rebecca Felts8/5/2016
Rebecca Felts
I worked with some of those folks.
Steven Swanberg8/11/2016
Steven Swanberg
Notice which one is not wearing a tie :-) and if you can zoom in on his hand take a look at how he is holding his can of soda . . . :) :-)
Gary should not have had to leave this Earth the way he did :-(
https://www.facebook.com/GbobHolmes?fref=ts
Gary Holmes
Memphis, Tennessee
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Jimmy Glenn Burk8/11/2016
For the Halloween Nonconnah Fall Festival, Gary wore a t-shirt costume with a Tie painted on it....
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Jimmy Glenn Burk8/11/2016
...and I got Gary his interview at FedEx with Jim Moore for a programmer position. Gary didn't own a suit or dress shoes, so he wore his Dad's suit, shoes and tie....it loosely fit, but Gary did get the job working with Jim Bentley
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Subject: David White: To the best of my memory from 1987 the FedEx employees in picture were:
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2016
David White: To the best of my memory from 1987 the FedEx employees in picture were:Back Row L to R: Greg Nemec, Sharon Roberts, Carol Williams (now deceased), and Carla S. Moore.Front Row L to R: Marsha Wallace, Jonnie Carrion, Marie McVay, J. David White, & Jon Peacock.
Marie McVay8/4/2016
Marie McVay
This was taken on the ribbon cutting of the PBX our team installed at the Parts Bank on Perkins (I think)! We were all in our teens! :).
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Subject: True or False (in the early 80's) Answer any of the following.
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2016
True or False (in the early 80's)
Answer any of the following.
a. FedEx's Computer Center after the Cook purchase was in Clark Tower
b. It was OK with company policy to drink while at lunch
c. The computer systems were moved to 2955 Republican from Clark Tower
d. A Data Systems goal was to get everyone , in IT, a 3270 terminal or PC
e. If the department reached it's quarterly goal, everyone got a day off
f. You always got your birthday off, or a day of your choosing
g. A 4 day work week was planned for all IT employees but stopped
Buddy Johnson8/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
A T
B T
C F
D T
E T
F T
G T
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Don Rose8/4/2016
Don Rose
All true except C.
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Buddy Johnson8/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
Computer systems were moved from Clark Tower to CAC Mod I in a highly organized weekend effort.
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Sonny Holman8/4/2016
Sonny Holman
A very long weekend, Buddy!!
Buddy Johnson8/5/2016
Buddy Johnson
Yep
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Ben Moore8/8/2016
Ben Moore
A sleepless weekend other than a brief nap on Ed White's couch.
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Ann Hoff Crum8/4/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
B was true......and a manager always put the groups lunch on an expense report!!!!
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Dany Hsch8/4/2016
Dany Hsch
Couriers as well as managers drank daily 1978
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Peggy Dawson Black8/4/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
a. True
b. True
c. True
d. True
e. False
f. False
g. True
Ann Hoff Crum8/5/2016
Ann Hoff Crum
Goes back to 1973 when I stared!
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Jimmy Glenn Burk8/8/2016
Answers (to best of my memories)
TRUE
a. FedEx's Computer Center after the Cook purchase was in Clark Tower
TRUE
b. It was OK with company policy to drink while at lunch
---and many many did
FALSE
c. The computer systems were moved to 2955 Republican from Clark Tower
as stated the Computers were moved to the CAC or CTC facility on Airways across from the West runway
FALSE
d. A Data Systems goal was to get everyone , in IT, a 3270 terminal or PC
although many in IT wanted a terminal (PC's weren't really available or useful in early 80's) Jim Barksdale stated that he wanted everyone to have one,,,,that needed one...but not just everyone
TRUE
e. If the department reached it's quarterly goal, everyone got a day off
true in IT or DATA SYSTEMS as it was called...and the initial quarterly goal was to get all the printed reports out on time
TRUE
f. You always got your birthday off, or a day of your choosing
true in IT or Data Systems
FALSE
g. A 4 day work week was planned for all IT employees but stopped
it wasn't planned for all IT employees but was heavily discussed and there were proposals for programmers and some other groups to go to 4 day work weeks. I wasn't part of those conversations but was told, there was pushback from the Field Operations side who wanted to do the same thing and they couldn't reconcile a common policy; several groups in FedEx currently have 4 day work weeks
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Terrie Hoerning8/9/2016
Terrie Hoerning
All true, except C
Subject: Photo of first Amazon aircraft; Amazon is using a 3rd party to procure, paint & fly the jets for the ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/5/2016
Photo of first Amazon aircraft; Amazon is using a 3rd party to procure, paint & fly the jets for them.https://www.yahoo.com/news/first-amazon-prime-airplane-debuts-040123215.html
Deby Abbott Jolley8/5/2016
Shane Borden8/6/2016
Shane Borden
The only way to make a small fortune in aviation is to start with a large one. Amazon should leave this to the pros.
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Johnnie Edwards8/6/2016
Johnnie Edwards
They are smart....leasing
Michael D. Mehl8/7/2016
Michael D. Mehl
"America, you've got a new airline! There's no First Class, no meals, no movies...in fact, no passengers…just packages!" Wait…I think that's been done before!!
Subject: FedEx History Trivia around 1996-97
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/5/2016
FedEx History Trivia around 1996-97What & Where was this?
Who was the Officer?
Where did he get his uniform?
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/5/2016
Marcie Littles Moss8/5/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
It was on the back parking lot of Business Park...Halloween maybe...
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Peggy Dawson Black8/5/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
Barry Poole
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J. David White8/5/2016
J. David White
He got the uniform from Shelby County Sheriff's dept. Barry used to be a volunteer EMR with SCSD Emergency Services.
Rebecca Felts8/5/2016
Rebecca Felts
Cute photo
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Terry Smedley8/6/2016
Terry Smedley
Goodness is that Leslie Hazenfield?
Dan Elliot8/6/2016
Dan Elliot
Yep, it sure is!
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/6/2016
This photo was taken at the Nonconnah Fall Festival around Halloween 96. It was a regular event in the Telecom group held behind 2828 Business Park which boardered Nonconnah creek.
Most of the ladies in the photo worked in Customer Automation for Jim Thannum on Airways.
In the evenings at the location, roaming, were ladies of the evening, to the point that if a lady employee worked late, they were escorted to their cars for their safety.
Since the Fall Festival was around Halloween many dressed in costumes and this group happened to dressed as shown.
Barry Poole was a volunteer for the Sheriff's department and wore his uniform(he mentioned that he did this because it allowed him to speed anywhere he wanted...)
Drew Perkins9/13/2016
Drew Perkins
Yes Terry, that is Leslie.
Subject: I loaded quite a few of these back in my Fed Ex days.
Gary Owens8/6/2016
Subject: for a chuckle: A FedEx workgroup issues a warning letter to their manager....
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/6/2016
for a chuckle: A FedEx workgroup issues a warning letter to their manager....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o42h-lCUXtI
Subject: Fed Ex facility in Bejjing China and a few other random photos.
Gary Owens8/8/2016
Fed Ex facility in Bejjing China and a few other random photos.
Subject: Former FedEx Info Security Senior Manager Tom Buss has passed away
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/9/2016
Terrie Hoerning8/9/2016
Terrie Hoerning
So sad! Prayers for his family🙏
Ron Houston8/9/2016
Ron Houston
:( very sorry to hear this news!!!! :(
Shirley Lovelace Williams8/9/2016
Shirley Lovelace Williams
Sorry to hear. Prayers.
Peter Dangerfield8/9/2016
Peter Dangerfield
So sorry our condolences to the family
Kay Brown Moody8/9/2016
Kay Brown Moody
So hate to hear this...thoughts & prayers.
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Whitman Able8/9/2016
Whitman Able
That's so sad to hear. My condolences to the family.
Mary Drummond8/9/2016
Mary Drummond
Oh no! many of us vacation in the panhandle! So sad to hear this news. Prayers for all Tom's family and friends!
Pat Woodruff Gunter8/9/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
Prayers for his family.
Gary Owens8/10/2016
Gary Owens
Great person, he will be missed!
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/11/2016
Steve Swanberg forwarded info on Tom Buss's service from his Church's facebook page; info is about 3 entries down
https://www.facebook.com/oursaviornashville/?fref=nf
Our Savior Lutheran Church & Academy - Nashville
Our Savior Lutheran Church exists to call and equip persons to active discipleship for Christ in the...
5 stars
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Subject: I don't remember when this was.
Ben Moore8/10/2016
I don't remember when this was.
Dany Hsch8/10/2016
Dany Hsch
It was when I was working at lax . Maybe around 1978/79
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Clayton Roderick8/10/2016
Clayton Roderick
FAA reported the real reason was that the pilot dropped his wallet out the window :)
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Subject: FedEx Poll:
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/15/2016
FedEx Poll:Every year when comcast raises my rates, I go thru another analyis on what to do, so thought I would polla. do you use land line, cell or both? and thru what companyb. Do you have satellite or cable tv and with whom?c. Do you have Internet and thru whom?d. Do you use streaming services? aka hulu, vue, amazon, netflix etcI installed an OBI box for $40 and pay about $3/month for a voip/land line; looking at VUE to replace my comcast cable/internet service, but the rate for just Internet thru comcast is about 70% of the costs I pay now, no really good options yet.
Ridley Anderson8/15/2016
Ridley Anderson
I have direct tv. I changed a couple of years ago to save money. After the discounts I'm back expensive again and the ATT internet is terrible.
Jack Brown8/15/2016
Jack Brown
a. do you use land line, cell or both? and thru what company- Cell only with VerizonWireless
b. Do you have satellite or cable tv and with whom? AT&T U-Verse cable
c. Do you have Internet and thru whom? Internet with AT&T U-Verse
d. Do you use streaming services? aka hulu, vue, amazon, netflix etc - No
Subject: There was a celebration of Bill Ogden's life this past Saturday at Dana Point, California. Here are ...
Bob Baxter8/15/2016
There was a celebration of Bill Ogden's life this past Saturday at Dana Point, California. Here are four of many photos I received from his wife Candy. Bill has gone to sea...
Don Rose8/15/2016
Don Rose
I did not know Bill had passed away.
Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
Yeah Don, Bill passed away on February 28. I believe he was just shy of 70 years old. He and Candy parked their travel trailer behind our garage when they passed through the area a few years back. I worked with him more in Customer Automation than I did in COS. Can't believe he's gone.
Don Rose8/15/2016
Don Rose
I can't believe it either Bob. Bill was still a young man.
Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
That's what I keep telling MYSELF Don, and I'm older than you!
Don Rose8/15/2016
Don Rose
You're not much older Bob. I'll be 68 on Nov 1.
Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
Looks like I'm 11 months older, Don! Thought it was more, old man!
Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
By the way Don, I know this won't impress someone with a 3-digit employee number but... I started at Federal Express on this date 39 years ago. Yikes!
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Don Rose8/15/2016
Don Rose
I would be closing in on 44 years if I had stayed...glad I left when I did.
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Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
The fun just couldn't last forever...
Dan Elliot8/15/2016
Dan Elliot
Wow, sorry to hear! Last I heard he was doing well! I didn't know he lived in Dana Point either...
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Bob Baxter8/15/2016
Bob Baxter
Hey Dan, Bill had been living in Henderson, Nevada (just outside Las Vegas) since he retired in 2001. When he worked in Customer Automation, I believe he was living in Dana Point. For sure he was from Southern California. He always made sure to clarify "Not L.A."!
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Marcie Littles Moss8/15/2016
Marcie Littles Moss
Oh my goodness. I didn't know this. I worked with Bill for years at FedEx.
Subject: Some more FedEx History Trivia Answer any of the following:
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/17/2016
Some more FedEx History Trivia
Answer any of the following
:a. Which SVP took over International IT, and when he toured the countries, he found a birds nest on top one of the countries computers? Dr. Ron Ponders
b. Whose saying was 'Spend every dollar, like it was your own'..Jim Barksdale
.c. Who were the two people who worked on the first automation device for airbills(Apple computer)? Mark Ramsey, Lydle Simpson
d. Who was the first VP over Chronos? Chris Hjelm
e. Who commonly said 'that dog don't hunt' Jim Barksdale
'f. What was the computer and brand that Finance put in the other countries to run it's financials? AS400
g. Which Senator helped FedEx immensley to fly larger planes and get concessions for the company Howard Baker
h. FedEx once bought five 737's(with roll in seats) to fly passengers. After a year working on getting landing rights to cities, it only received approval to fly to one city from Memphis. What was the city and airport?
Midway
Marsha Terry Rider8/17/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
e. Barksdale?
Marsha Terry Rider8/17/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
f. IBM AS400? ; g. Baker?
Subject: Has anyone else had problems getting into the yourspendingaccount.com/FedEx site?
Janie Haynes8/17/2016
Has anyone else had problems getting into the yourspendingaccount.com/FedEx site?
Leigh Pritchett Sawicki8/17/2016
Leigh Pritchett Sawicki
I just tried and didn't have any problems
Janie Haynes8/17/2016
Janie Haynes
Thanks, I'll try again. Had no problems a couple of days ago but then the site disconnected me and so far I haven't been able to get back in.
Janie Haynes8/17/2016
Janie Haynes
Finally got back in. Had to use IE instead of Chrome.
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Leigh Pritchett Sawicki8/17/2016
Leigh Pritchett Sawicki
Mother has had some issues with her Chrome (not FedEx Related) and I have a mac. I keep writing her issues off as her being confused but now I'm thinking maybe not. Hers have been FB issues. Living far away from her, it's hard to tell if it's age-related or a true technical issue. Guess I shouldn't assume it's age related.
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Janie Haynes8/18/2016
Janie Haynes
Well that's what I blame a lot of my computer issues on😬
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Ken Pasley8/18/2016
Ken Pasley
I am a neophight
Marsha Terry Rider8/18/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Yes, last week after entering several times before with no problems. I called and they sheepishly stated they were having problems, specifically that their latest system update won't work with Firefox. It works with Explorer which I abhor especiaaly since IE doesn't allow me to print to cutepdf app. Call them to help you as I can't remember url address exactly (the redirect from yourspendingaccount.com doesn't work either,)
Welcome to Your Spending Account Website
yourspendingaccount.com
Marsha Terry Rider8/18/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Ignore that link in my previous comment - FB added that
Kay Brown Moody8/19/2016
Kay Brown Moody
Janie, how are you??
Subject: Jim Barksdale TED Talk in Jackson Miss. in April 2016
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/18/2016
Jim Barksdale TED Talk in Jackson Miss. in April 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YtI6g3d71Y
Jere Bledsoe8/18/2016
Jere Bledsoe
Always a pleasure to hear JLB talk. Only topped by FWS.
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Don Rose8/18/2016
Don Rose
Brought back some great memories. Jim was a year off on our first package flight though. He said April 1974 and it was April 17, 1973.
Jere Bledsoe8/18/2016
Jere Bledsoe
I caught that too, Don. I decided not to call and just let it slide.
Jere Bledsoe8/18/2016
Jere Bledsoe
He also said something about shutting down for about 3 months and then starting up again. I can't think what he would be talking about.
Don Rose8/18/2016
Don Rose
He may have been talking about our first shot at opening service when we shipped 7 packages which, I believe, was late February. That was when we regrouped, scheduled a few more cities, etc. and executed a redo on April 17th.
Subject: Fred Smith's 10 Rules for Success
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/18/2016
Fred Smith's 10 Rules for Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II7_SThQD-g
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/19/2016
FedEx History TriviaIn the early 90's three major vendors competed to place their unix servers at FedEx: IBM, HP & SUNWhich is installed for new systems today?
Peggy Dawson Black8/19/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
HP
Gary Phillips8/20/2016
Gary Phillips
I thought there was still a room full of SUN systems at the CTC.
Subject: The Struminger family @ FedEx
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/19/2016
The Struminger family @ FedExI saw this photo on Scot Struminger's page which is noteworthy. I believe this is Scot's daughter Jodie who also now works at FedEx also with Scot and Mike. Congratulations to all!
Peggy Dawson Black8/19/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
Such a wonderful family!
Sheila Turnage Harrell8/20/2016
Sheila Turnage Harrell
Wow! What a great family!!! Congratulations Jodie!
Subject: Update Ray Burk
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/19/2016
Update Ray BurkMany of you know my brother Ray who works in Info Security. Ray had heart valve surgery last week in Dallas and and is doing great, and will return to Memphis in a few days. Instead of open heart surgery, they went in from the side of his chest and repaired the valve which allows much faster recovery.
Kay Brown Moody8/19/2016
Kay Brown Moody
Good news & I've not heard of that technique!
Angela Maynard8/19/2016
Angela Maynard
Wishing Ray a speeding recovery. Such a great guy.
Mike Wallace8/19/2016
Mike Wallace
Great news. Sending well wishes to Ray.
Marsha Terry Rider8/19/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Glad to hear Ray is on the mend.
Subject: FedEx is adopting the purple and orange colors of its FedEx Express unit for all operating units.
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/24/2016
FedEx is adopting the purple and orange colors of its FedEx Express unit for all operating units.By Wayne Risher of The Commercial AppealFedEx Corp. is making purple and orange the official colors of its farflung network of planes, trucks and people.Chairman Frederick W. Smith announced to employees Wednesday that the company would adopt the 43-year-old FedEx combination of purple and orange as its unified color scheme.Over the next five years or so the company will scrap other colors -- red, green, blue, platinum -- that have been paired with purple to differentiate operating units including FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Office.The simplified palette won't alter separation of Express, Ground and Freight into different operating units, although company officials acknowledged the public doesn't always distinguish among the units."We are certainly one brand to the world, and we're aware of that and proud of the fact that our brand is recognized as one of the most powerful brands in the world," said Patrick Fitzgerald, senior vice president, marketing and communications.Purple has always been the Memphis-based company's primary color and is firmly imbedded in corporate culture. The company mission, dubbed the Purple Promise, is that employees will make every FedEx experience outstanding.FedEx began using secondary colors other than orange in the late 1990s after it diversified beyond the express business into trucking-only offerings.Domestic parcel delivery company FedEx Ground's logo is purple and green, for example, while less-than-truckload company FedEx Freight is purple and red.FedEx's research finds strong consumer awareness globally of its purple and orange logo, Fitzgerald said."It became more and more clear to us that there would be strength in going to the simplified visual identity," he said."It's clear when you look at the iconic FedEx Express packaging, the white box with purple and orange logo, it's 43 years of establishment, across the drop boxes and vehicles and aircraft. It's been built up over time, and it makes sense," Fitzgerald said.Fitzgerald said the timing is right because this year's acquisition of Europe's TNT Express "provided us an opportunity to create a simpler global brand."No immediate change is planned in the TNT Express brand, although Fitzgerald noted TNT's official color is FedEx orange.
Sheila Turnage Harrell8/24/2016
Sheila Turnage Harrell
Great move!!!
Subject: Some more FedEx & IT Trivia, answer any of the following
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/25/2016
Some more FedEx & IT Trivia, answer any of the following
1. After Zapmail was shut down, the zapmailers were still used for fax intra company thru the Tandem network.
Who at FedEx rewrote and simplified the Tandem software to just handle these transmissions?
2. Who proposed the idea of replacing the SmartBase (device which connected all the supertrackers to Quadracks & COSMOS) with a basic Personal computer with an SNA/SDLC comm board?
3. At one point it was proposed to put a PC in the stations and connect all devices to it on a LAN. What was this internally developed device called?
4. When Zapmail was shut down, there was a $50M outstanding contract to receive a satellite system and ground stations. It was proposed to use this system for data and voice at all remote locations. Instead of doing this Telecom recommended to consolidate all data and voice communications over a backbone system at each call center. What was this system called & Who was the vendor?
5. For what system at FedEx were the first routers installed, and who was the vendor?
6. In 1988 the summer Olympics were held in South Korea. Strategic Integrated Systems wanted to place Supertrackers in Korea to enable posting of PODs for delivery.What did the one circuit to South Korea cost per month?
a. $2k b. $5k c. $10K c. $25K
7. To which city(ies) were there daily flights from Memphis to support development?
8. What was the initial number of packages a customer had to ship per day to get a Customer Automation /Personal computer device?
9. How many hours a year did you have to work to get credit for the entire year(retirement wise)?10. When the SuperHub was built there were many slides for packages to go down. Some slides were too slow and caused pile-ups, at some the packages moved too fast and would fly off the slide.
What concerned management the most about this situation?
11. What item at the SuperHub has caught fire and shut down most of the Hub?
Gary Phillips8/25/2016
Gary Phillips
4. INET (integrated network).The vendor was Network Equipment Technologies (NET)
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Jim McBryde8/25/2016
Jim McBryde
8a. 100
Susie Coyle Richardson8/25/2016
Susie Coyle Richardson
5a. DADS
Deby Abbott Jolley8/25/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
7. Colorado Springs and Dallas
Marsha Terry Rider8/25/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
8. 1000 hours
Dave Hansen8/28/2016
Dave Hansen
1. Danny Baser??
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/28/2016
answers....as jb's memory remembers....
1. After Zapmail was shut down, the zapmailers were still used for fax intra company thru the Tandem network.
Who at FedEx rewrote and simplified the Tandem software to just handle these transmissions?
my brother, Ray Burk
2. Who proposed the idea of replacing the SmartBase (device which connected all the supertrackers to Quadracks & COSMOS) with a basic Personal computer with an SNA/SDLC comm board?
I think it was Gary Pantlik, in Kurt Wulff's communication software group
3. At one point it was proposed to put a PC in the stations and connect all devices to it on a LAN. What was this internally developed device called?
SPYDER or SPIDER
4. When Zapmail was shut down, there was a $50M outstanding contract to receive a satellite system and ground stations. It was proposed to use this system for data and voice at all remote locations. Instead of doing this Telecom recommended to consolidate all data and voice communications over a backbone system at each call center. What was this system called & Who was the vendor?
System was called I-NET, and vendor was NET Technolgy
5. For what system at FedEx were the first routers installed, and who was the vendor?
I believe it was for the GOCC, and router vendor was CISCO
6. In 1988 the summer Olympics were held in South Korea. Strategic Integrated Systems wanted to place Supertrackers in Korea to enable posting of PODs for delivery.
What did the one circuit to South Korea cost per month?
a. $2k b. $5k c. $10K c. $25K
answer was c. $25K per month
7. To which city(ies) were there daily flights from Memphis to support development?
Colorado Springs was the only one. Finance determined that there were enough direct flights to Dallas and Orlando, that the Corporate jet wasn't justified. None of the airlines flew directly to Colorado Springs, except sometimes in Ski season
8. What was the initial number of packages a customer had to ship per day to get a Customer Automation /Personal computer device?
100(corrected)
9. How many hours a year did you have to work to get credit for the entire year(retirement wise)?
1000
10. When the SuperHub was built there were many slides for packages to go down. Some slides were too slow and caused pile-ups, at some the packages moved too fast and would fly off the slide.
What concerned management the most about this situation?
There were a number of pregnant women working in the Hub and they were concerned they might get hurt.
11. What item at the SuperHub has caught fire and shut down most of the Hub?
the main feeder sort belt caught fire: I think from the bearings locking up, over heating and caught the belt on fire
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Jim McBryde8/28/2016
Jim McBryde
Number 8 was 100. I installed them
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Jimmy Glenn Burk8/28/2016
Thanks Jim, it was 25 much later on....and for some reason I have two number 8 questions...must be using new math...I'll correct
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Jim McBryde8/28/2016
Jim McBryde
Yep. The fec computer and supermeter were 100 pkgs per day. It was lowered when the powership 2 was introduced a couple of yars later.
Subject: Jimmy Glenn Burk > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2016
Buddy Johnson8/27/2016
Buddy Johnson
Yep. One of many quips from JLB
Deby Abbott Jolley8/27/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
One of my favorites of his!!
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Terrie Hoerning8/27/2016
Terrie Hoerning
He is an inspiring man!
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Subject: Potential members should have worked in the ITD division, FedEx or be friends with someone at FedEx. ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2016
Potential members should have worked in the ITD division, FedEx or be friends with someone at FedEx. If requesting to join our group, and not one of the above, send a message to Jimmy Burk or Bob Higgins stating why you would like to join.http://www.fedexlegends.info/
A place for FedEx retirees & friends from the Info & Telecommunications Division of FedEx to drop a note about where they are and what's going on.
Subject: Potential members should have worked in the ITD division, FedEx or be friends with someone at FedEx. ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2016
Potential members should have worked in the ITD division, FedEx or be friends with someone at FedEx. If requesting to join our group, and not one of the above, send a message to Jimmy Burk or Bob Higgins stating why you would like to join.A place for FedEx retirees & friends from the Info & Telecommunications Division of FedEx to drop a note about where they are and what's going on.http://www.fedexlegends.info/
Subject: Elizabeth Ward Blaylock spotted this article in the CA about FedXr Nathan Lemmon & wife Barbara. Nat ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/28/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock spotted this article in the CA about FedXr Nathan Lemmon & wife Barbara. Nathan worked many many years in the Radio Engineering group.Congrats to Nathan & Barbara!
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Nathan and Barbara Lemmon were treated in July to a trip to Orange Beach to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by their children, Emily Van Vleet (Derik), Andy Lemmon (Joanna) and Anne Mullins (Ryan).The addition of their five grandchildren made for a wonderful celebration.Nathan and Barbara were married in Memphis on August 26, 1966.
Ken Pasley8/28/2016
Ken Pasley
congrats my friend
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J. David White8/28/2016
J. David White
Hello Nathan Lemon and Barbara.
Ken Pasley8/28/2016
Ken Pasley
David, don't forget me when you go see Memphis Belle.
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J. David White8/29/2016
J. David White
Ken, the MBMA Directors have planned a visit to NMUSAF to see the Belle on Oct.14-15. We're working on details of trip so I'll let you know soon..
Terrie Hoerning8/29/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Congratulations!
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/28/2016
FedEx Trivia QuizThe Norand Smartbase was a PC based controller that communicated to COSMOS (SNA) on one side, and on the other side, connected to QuadRacks where all the supertrackers were inserted to dump their scans to COSMOS, and to charge their batteries.When developed, there was a specification set where there would be NO KEYBOARD on this device....because employees would find a way to play with it, and lock up this device which was for one purpose, get the scans into COSMOS. He wanted a simple keypad so even monkeys couldn't lock it up.Who set this requirement?
Jimmy Glenn Burk8/30/2016
Answer: It was Dr. Ron Ponder
It was a hilarious meeting talking about how to keep station employees using this system to collect scans, as a computer terminal. I think other systems had been blown up by employees just hitting the wrong sequence of keys, and he was wanting that problem to stop. This controller used an IBM like computer motherboard, but there was only a small display and small keyboard on the system to encourage station employees to not play with it....
Subject: Raymond Lane Cross shared Forbes's video to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Raymond Lane Cross9/6/2016
Watch to learn why flight 1311 flies every night for $30,000, but there's no one, and nothing, inside the plane except for the pilots.
Buddy Johnson9/6/2016
Buddy Johnson
Pretty cool article👍👍
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Peter Carabetta9/13/2016
Peter Carabetta
Thx Raymond..
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Subject: I just tried to get my flu shot at Walgreens at Houston Levy and Winchester. Cigna will not cover it ...
Laura Ladd Beard9/8/2016
I just tried to get my flu shot at Walgreens at Houston Levy and Winchester. Cigna will not cover it. So, off to Kroger.
Angela Maynard9/8/2016
Angela Maynard
Sometimes they just don't know the process to follow last year I went to Kroger and they wouldn't give it to me across the street to Walgreens and they gave it to me no problem it is absolutely covered
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Laura Ladd Beard9/8/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
I just left Kroger and got my shot. it has to be run as Cigna medical. Cigna pharmacy doesn't cover it which is probably how Walgreens was processing it
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Subject: FedEx Retiree Random Poll
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/12/2016
FedEx Retiree Random Poll
Did you ever bid into a job solely to work for manager that was there and/or did not bid, to stay where you were?
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At one time in Services, and maybe still, mgmt wanted to rotate more managers and experienced employees into other groups. This was primarily to increase skill sets for individuals across more than just one department and to develop more expertise in certain areas, versus having to depend on just a few knowledgeable people.Mgmt was totally surprised that employees didn't want to rotate and most didn't want to move to another city, even for more opportunities.Even more surprising was that many employees had bid into jobs just to work for one manager whom they trusted to watch out for them and who were honest with them.
Ron Houston9/12/2016
Ron Houston
All of the above for me - several times.
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Ron Houston9/12/2016
Ron Houston
. . . very happy to add. . . and actually 'both' sides of that. :)
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Deby Abbott Jolley9/15/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Truth!
Deby Abbott Jolley9/12/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Yes - Definitely managers were very important in almost all of my job bids or not!
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Gary Phillips9/12/2016
Gary Phillips
Yes, absolutely.
Terry Smedley9/12/2016
Terry Smedley
Yes... definitely
Subject: I loaded quite a few of these during my time at Fed Ex.
Gary Owens9/13/2016
Subject: Just a quick note on a recent reorg in IT in Services....although all who are retired don't have to ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/13/2016
Just a quick note on a recent reorg in IT in Services....although all who are retired don't have to worry about reorgs any more!!!SVP Kevin Humphries (Ops & Telcom) & SVP Tammy Payne (Dev) have swapped jobs.
Ken Pasley9/13/2016
Ken Pasley
Lord have mercy
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Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/15/2016
FedEx Trivia
Operations Research produces a package volume forecast from every zip code to every other zip code for typical days in the future.LineHaul takes these numbers, runs dozens of programs against them and produces truck and air scheduling, pilot scheduling, sorting matrices etc and with inputs of holidays etc to tweak it. This is loaded into the supertrackers, PSCAN, all sorting devices for the entire month.How many typical days does Ops Research provide in their models for the month processing?a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
Joe Cutrell9/16/2016
Joe Cutrell
a. one
Is this what we called the "lane" file? Also, I think the forecast was in pounds.
Pat Woodruff Gunter9/17/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/17/2016
Answer: a. One was the correct answer. A remarkable process to generate one typical days results and be able to plan all sorting, staging of aircraft & trucks, scheduling of pilots, manning at stations and hubs....all from a one day Ops Research model...
Pat Woodruff Gunter9/17/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
Wow. Awesome.
Subject: FedEx poll
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/15/2016
FedEx poll
Less than 1% of the employees ever jumpseated....then it was taken away.Did you ever use jumpseat for personal travel & to were?
Shane Borden9/15/2016
Shane Borden
I tried to, but unfortunately got bumped. By the time I got to try it again, September 11th came and then it was taken away.
Raymond Lane Cross9/15/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
I used it a dozen or so times, both for business and personal. I thought it was pretty cool and was sorry when they took it away.
Gary Phillips9/15/2016
Gary Phillips
I used it a good bit. Traveled to Boston many times, to San Jose, San Francisco, Phoenix, and to Ft Lauderdale a few times. It wad a nice Perk as long as you didn't mind getting somewhere at 3 or 4 a.m. Jumpseated for business a few times as well. I would have guessed more people (1%) used the benefit.
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Melissa Leech Ziemer9/15/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
I jumpseated out of Houston to Los Angeles, Denver & Tulsa. Non-automated. I had to set my alarm for midnight, since (as I recall) 12:01 is when reservations started taking calls for 2 weeks out. Redial, redial for 30 minutes sometimes to finally get through. Early am spent in the jumpseat trailer dozing in an easy chair with my travel alarm set so I wouldn't miss my outbound flight. I definitely had more time than money back then. :)
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Daria Faye Ellis9/15/2016
Daria Faye Ellis
Yes Los Angeles & Los Vegas
Peter Carabetta9/15/2016
Peter Carabetta
I used to Jumpseat in the Falcons to Memphis.. Met my wife there 😀😉
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Bob Baxter9/15/2016
Bob Baxter
Paris, Brussels, London Stansted, L.A.(Burbank), New York (Newark), Philadelphia (many times), all personal trips. Many, many business trips back to Memphis - I always knew I could count on FedEx to get me home at night. One business trip was on a FedEx 747 to Newark! Sue and I made our final jumpseat trip to Seattle in April 2000, right before we got the benefit ripped out from under us. We sure did enjoy and appreciate it all those years that we had it.
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Charlie Derrick9/15/2016
Charlie Derrick
Many times on business (when it was required) and personal. My first was on a Falcon. Does anyone remember the forth seat on the Falcon?
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/15/2016
FedEx TriviaWith all the Insurance changes people are certainly paying more out of pocket.About how much does it cost the employee (out of pocket) to have a child(with no complications) ???a. < $1,000
b. <$2000
c. <$3,000
d. more than $3,000
Gary Phillips9/15/2016
Gary Phillips
I would guess B.
Hector Vazquez9/15/2016
Hector Vazquez
I'd guess D.
Al Cox9/15/2016
Al Cox
I'd guess D also....
Pat Woodruff Gunter9/15/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/17/2016
Answer: D. more than $3,000
New parents are told to budget at least $3,500 for bills for their new little one on average
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Subject: LibertyLand Carousel & FedEx
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/15/2016
LibertyLand Carousel & FedExhttp://about.van.fedex.com/blog/a-grand-carousels-second-act/
Debora Williams Waller9/15/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Awesome !
Subject: Gary Owens shared a link to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Gary Owens9/15/2016
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/20/2016
FedEx History Triviaa. What did the ZAPCZAR to before he became the ZAPCZAR?b. What did ZAPCZAR do after the ZAPCZAR job was ended?
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Answer:
a. He had worked in the field, but had been on special assignments reporting to Jim Barksdale
b. He became the SVP of BLS
Dave Hansen9/22/2016
Dave Hansen
Was BLS the partsbank?? Who was the ZAPCSAR??
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Partsbank was in Business Logistics and the zapczar was the late Bob May. He was promoted to SVP of Zapmail when Chuck Winston was let go....his license plate was ZapZar or ZapCzar....
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/20/2016
FedEx History TriviaWhat was the street name that the first COS building was on?
Dave Hansen9/20/2016
Dave Hansen
Spectrum Loop??
Cheryl Bowen9/20/2016
Cheryl Bowen
Janitell Road
Cheryl Bowen9/20/2016
Cheryl Bowen
Janitell road was the first building FedEx was in, but the building built for FedEx was at 5550 Tech Center Drive.
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Ron Houston9/20/2016
Ron Houston
Satellite Loop.
Ron Houston9/21/2016
Ron Houston
Oh, I guess I had MEM on the mind. . .
Jim Bentley9/20/2016
Jim Bentley
Janitell Dr
Pat Woodruff Gunter9/20/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/20/2016
FedEx History TriviaName the person (Norwegian ancestry) that became the first manager of the group PSCAN?
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Answer: It was Kevin Lindholm
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/20/2016
FedEx History TriviaName the first VP of Computer Operations at Federal Express?
Ron Houston9/20/2016
Ron Houston
Ed White??
Ben Moore9/21/2016
Ben Moore
He didn't leave voluntarily. Initials were RH?
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Pat Woodruff Gunter9/21/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Answer: Bob Kramer...or at least he was the first I remember....
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/21/2016
FedEx History Trivia
The first dedicated video conferencing system was placed in COS to assist in coordinating development with Memphis.Where was the second system placed?
Peter Dangerfield9/21/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Correction Jimmy I had one installed between the TAB conference room and the Pilot Administration Bldg on Sprinkle mid seventies at $60K each with plans to install one in Anchorage. We set up a 18' X 6' screen with three rear projectors. Not sure of the dates when your more cost effective solution was available but questing mid eighties
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Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Didn't know about the Pilot Admin one.
First I dealt with was the COS to MEM link for development and planning.
Second I remember was MEM to DCA for Mr. Smith & Legal team to talk to the Washington FedEx lawyers
just a history tidbit... around the mid 1990's FWS wanted somehow to get closer to employees in the field to get their feedback. He envisioned that he could walk to his conference room and have regular conversations with groups of employees at a different stations or locations every week. But telecom costs were prohibitive at the time. He even had us look into the satellite dishes mounted on trucks used at NFL football games with the possibility of those trucks roaming the country to set up sessions with the employees. It was also cost prohibitive at the time.
Peter Dangerfield9/22/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Cleave Seal wanted to have a link to Anchorage hub for pilot meetings. We did the test in Memphis but is was too expensive to move forward. Funding dried up about the time to implement, also the user interface wasn't as easy as the ones today.
Subject: FedEx Trivia History:
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/21/2016
FedEx Trivia History:Answer any of the following:A. What year was the Overnight Letter introduced?
B. How much did it cost?
C. What was the max weight of the contents of the envelope?
Buddy Johnson9/21/2016
Buddy Johnson
C. 2 pounds
Melissa Leech Ziemer9/21/2016
Melissa Leech Ziemer
C. 0.5 lbs. (approx. 30 letter sized pages)
Debora Williams Waller9/21/2016
Debora Williams Waller
$12.50
Kathy Duffy-Giancotti9/21/2016
Kathy Duffy-Giancotti
I believe the OL came out in 1981
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Answers
A. mid 1981
B. $ 9.50
C. 2 ounces
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/21/2016
FedEx History Trivia
From around 1981 FedEx has developed and utilized a series of devices to assist customer in preparing shipments: from Apple II computers, Epson Meters, PC's of all types, Internet accessible software and electronic interchange software.List any of the names you remember that this automated software & systems were called..............
Jim McBryde9/21/2016
Jim McBryde
The stamp machine and fec computer.
Jim McBryde9/21/2016
Jim McBryde
Supermeter
Deby Abbott Jolley9/21/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Powership 2 and Powership 3
Michael D. Mehl9/23/2016
Michael D. Mehl
Jim...Did you mean the 'STAR' Machine (Systemwide Tracking and Recording)? (Pre-computer)
Jim McBryde9/23/2016
Jim McBryde
Yeah, star machine. It was like buying stamps. You'd prepay and put them on the package.
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Subject: FedEx History trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
FedEx History trivia:Who was known as Captain Video?
Jim Bentley9/22/2016
Jim Bentley
David Flanagan??
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Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
Jim Bentley is correct!....
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Jimmy Glenn Burk9/22/2016
David Flanagan left FedEx in the 80's and went on to work for Royal Caribbean, Walmart, GM, HP I think; he just recently retired....
Peter Dangerfield9/22/2016
Peter Dangerfield
David was a great guy he was the man who set up the AOD video conferencing system I spoke about
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/23/2016
FedEx History Trivia
The top IT guy at Federal Express was the CIO, until 1997 when the Caliber/RPS system was purchased. Then the main IT guy was the CIO of FDX.Of the following...which one was the longest serving CIO from Federal's beginning until 1997 when FDX was formed...a. Charlie Brandon
b. Jim Barksdale
c. Dr. Ron Ponder
d. Dennis Jones
Don Rose9/23/2016
Don Rose
d
Roger Yannett Sr9/24/2016
Roger Yannett Sr
Wow I thought Rob Carter was. But he's not on the list
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/24/2016
To rephrase... who was the longest serving CIO under "Federal Express" up to 1997 when fdx was formed
Buddy Johnson9/26/2016
Buddy Johnson
Might be Ponder. DHJ served mostly in Services, I believe.
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/3/2016
Answer: Dr. Ron J. Ponder was the longest serving CIO under the Federal Express umbrella. Rob Carter is the longest serving CIO in the company after holding position of CTO under FDX.
75-79 Charlie Brandon
79-82 Jim Barksdale
82-91 Dr. Ron Ponder
91-97 Dennis Jones until FDX Corporate was created and he became CIO of FDX, Chris Hjelm was CIO of FedEx Express, and Rob Carter became CTO of FDX
Subject: Mike Glenn retires; Rob Carter is now CEO of FedEx Svcs; sales and mrktg reported to him also
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/26/2016
Mike Glenn retires; Rob Carter is now CEO of FedEx Svcs; sales and mrktg reported to him also
Deby Abbott Jolley9/26/2016
Don Rose9/26/2016
Don Rose
Wow!
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Dennis Roach9/26/2016
Dennis Roach
I retired from FedEx after 30 years. I was proud to work for FedEx. Fred Smith has shown that a vision he had as a student in collage can work. Fred enjoy retirement. I am. And thank You for everything.
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Deby Abbott Jolley9/26/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-michael-glenn-retire-fedex-131500005.html
T. Michael Glenn to Retire as FedEx Corp. Executive Vice President, Market Development and Corporate Communications
finance.yahoo.com
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Deby Abbott Jolley9/26/2016
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/26/2016
It will be interesting to see if Rob Carter's position is also backfilled
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Peggy Dawson Black9/26/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
I bet Rob's IT position will be backfilled.
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Raymond Lane Cross9/27/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
Good move!
Debby Black Franklin9/27/2016
Debby Black Franklin
Blessing to all! #gratefultohaveworkedwiththemall
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Pat Woodruff Gunter9/27/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
We knew it was gonna happen some day.....
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Subject: https://www.google.com/amp/wreg.com/2016/09/26/david-j-bronczek-to-become-president-and-coo-as-fred- ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/26/2016
https://www.google.com/amp/wreg.com/2016/09/26/david-j-bronczek-to-become-president-and-coo-as-fred-smith-drops-president-role/amp/?client=safari
Subject: FedExr's around the World
Jimmy Glenn Burk9/29/2016
FedExr's around the World
Travelling on Oahu we stopped at a roadside stand selling Otais and fresh fruit. The lady that made our drinks, asked where we were from and we said Memphis.She got excited and said oh...Federal Express! I love Federal Express! I worked there for 29 years and took the retirement offer in 2004. it was a great thing for me. she had worked for flying tigers In the lax hub.We talked about Heidi Amling and other LAX employees there. she seemed to love her part time job and living in Hawaii
Debora Williams Waller9/29/2016
Debora Williams Waller
Awesome story.
Peggy Dawson Black9/29/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
One of my closest friends did the same thing! Worked at WHQ, took buyout in 2004, and moved to Hawaii. She looks 10 years younger, is healthy, spends her spare time hiking mountains and exploring. She loves her life!
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Sharon Fordham9/29/2016
Sharon Fordham
Yup, retirement is good for all.
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Subject: Peter Carabetta shared a link to the group: FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club.
Peter Carabetta10/4/2016
Peter Carabetta10/4/2016
Peter Carabetta
Yep thats an old commercial. I met John at a meeting in Miami. the good old days.. !! Thanks Dennis.
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Subject: http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/2016/10/04/fedex-gears-up-deliver-uso-packages-veterans/ ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/5/2016
http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/2016/10/04/fedex-gears-up-deliver-uso-packages-veterans/91318154/
Deby Abbott Jolley10/5/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Love this! FedEx Cares!!
Subject: This is a photo of the Andromeda Galaxy taken in Lakeland TN by FedEx'r Randy Roy with a Canon T51 & ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/9/2016
This is a photo of the Andromeda Galaxy taken in Lakeland TN by FedEx'r Randy Roy with a Canon T51 & a 4" refractor scope using imaging software to enhance.
Jane Meredith Robbins10/9/2016
Jane Meredith Robbins
Awesome!
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/10/2016
For those who enjoy photos of the Cosmos, Fedexr Cliff Kotnik has several photos on his Facebook page that he has taken with scope & camera.
Terrie Hoerning10/10/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Here is a big shout out to Randy Roy!
Nancy Hinds10/10/2016
Nancy Hinds
Go Randy - amazing
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Marsha Terry Rider10/10/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
I've seen Randy's setup - it's incredible - not your average hobbyist.
Subject: Nice article on FedExr Cecelia Wingate in the Memphis Magazine
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/9/2016
Nice article on FedExr Cecelia Wingate in the Memphis Magazinearticle on page 22
https://issuu.com/contemporarymedia/docs/mm10_2016_compositeproof_all_wlinks
Subject: This past week a FedEx tradition was once again celebrated.... 10-4 Day hosted by the Radio Group. I ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/9/2016
This past week a FedEx tradition was once again celebrated.... 10-4 Day hosted by the Radio Group. I couldn't attend, was keeping two grandchildren for a couple days due to their mother's surgery. Hope that all had a great time.Thought I would post a memory. This photo was taken for a Corporate article of some of the people still at FedEx that played a part in initially birthing DADS, which grew to a large nationwide private radio and terminal network. Over 386 locations, 42,000 + computer terminals in the vans, and over 5 million transactions a day, and also enabling the first real time posting of delivery scans for customers do know where their packages were.Shown is JJ Woods, Richard Dunn, Jim Bentley and myself. Jim Moore had already departed FedEx to start his own company...Nathan Lemmon and others should have been in the photo, but they pulled the article together quickly and didn't go out searching for everyone.
Nancy Hinds10/9/2016
Nancy Hinds
This was always a great photo...
Brian Sneed10/10/2016
Brian Sneed
It was a great night. Bravo Zulu to those that made it happen. What an amazing and talented group of people.
Subject: FedEx Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/11/2016
FedEx TriviaDave Bronczek will be the new COO of FDX. He is an extremely nice person. I was on the committee a couple times reviewing GFT's that had come to FWS level of review. He was compassionate and very fair in his evaluations of people.What was Dave's first position at FedEx?
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock10/11/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
Courier
Buddy Johnson10/11/2016
Buddy Johnson
And, wasn't it a Part-time job??
Bob Baxter10/12/2016
Bob Baxter
Many of you remember Ernie Ohle in I.T. My recollection is that Ernie started as a courier working for Dave Bronczek in Cleveland. Ernie moved to Memphis, working with us as a programmer/analyst at Sprankel Avenue. Buddy, is your recollection the same?
Hector Vazquez10/11/2016
Hector Vazquez
Agreed. Meet him here in Orlando at an Officers and Directors meeting years ago. Seemed liked a very decent guy. Easy to talk to.
Liz Ciulla Carrozza10/12/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
A fairy tale story with a happy ending. Courier to COO! Wow!
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Terry Smedley10/11/2016
Terry Smedley
Did I miss an email? Last one I saw from Fred said he was going to be COO.
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/11/2016
Dave becomes the President & COO of the FDX companies; FWS retained the title of CEO of FDX & Chairman of the Board
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Rachel Wilkinson Harvey10/11/2016
Rachel Wilkinson Harvey
Effective 2018.
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/11/2016
FedEx TriviaSome Major events in ITD...answer any of the following....
a. Who was CIO when COSMOS was prototyped on the Burroughs mainframe? Charlie Brandon
b. Who was CIO when COSMOS IIa and tracking (at hub and stations) were implemented?
Jim Barksdale
c. Who was CIO when COSMOS IIB (scanning at the Customer site) was implemented. Dr. Ron Ponder
d. Who was CIO when International/Europe was launched?
Dr. Ron Ponder
e. Who was CIO when the first automation device was deployed? Jim Barksdale
f. Who was CIO when Broker/Select was launched?Dr. Ron Ponder
g. Who was CIO when the 'Power....' label was launched>
Dennis Jones
h. Who was CIO when the first Internet tracking app was launched? Dennis Jones
Akita Hank10/11/2016
Akita Hank
A. Charlie Brandon
Subject: Jimmy I came across this FDX 737 brochure. Not many folks would have seen our small fleet I think th ...
Peter Dangerfield10/11/2016
Jimmy I came across this FDX 737 brochure. Not many folks would have seen our small fleet I think there were five.
Jim Bentley10/11/2016
Jim Bentley
And even fewer ever jump seated on them! I was a lucky one..
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Peter Dangerfield10/11/2016
Peter Dangerfield
I didn't Jim, missed that ride. Was it in cargo or pax configuration?
Jim Bentley10/11/2016
Jim Bentley
It was cargo. We flew from Mem to Indy(I think). On takeoff the Captains seat slipped and it came straight back and pinned my feet. He was short and the seat was all the way forward. Once that happened he could not get the seat back and the right seat had to take over the takeoff. It happened as soon as he rotated. I will never forget, my feet and ankles were really bruised, and it took until we leveled off till he could get the seat back forward.
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Peter Dangerfield10/11/2016
Peter Dangerfield
WOW Jim what a ride glad it didn't break your foot.
Bob Baxter10/12/2016
Bob Baxter
I didn't have Jim's painful experience, but I clearly remember jumpseating into Orlando on a 737 IN THE FOG! We were about 50 feet above the ground when the runway suddenly appeared in front of us. It was so foggy that when I walked out to the street side of the FedEx facility, I couldn't figure out where the street was, and then nearly got run over by the Hertz bus. That was the night I developed great respect for FedEx pilots and realized that they earn every penny they are paid.
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David Warren10/13/2016
David Warren
What's up Pete.....
Peter Dangerfield10/13/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Hi David I'm retired and loving it. How about you?
David Warren10/13/2016
David Warren
Ditto Pete. Good times.
Subject: From Karen Sandiford Roberson.
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/13/2016
From Karen Sandiford Roberson.Many of us used to fly on the corporate jet with him as pilot:I wanted to share with my Mid South friends and family that my father passed away this evening. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 11 am at Hope Baptist Church, 6800 Center Hill Rd., Olive Branch MS. A second service will be held next week at Fort Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL, where he will receive a full military funeral. He suffered from advanced dementia and a recent cancer diagnosis and had been under nursing home and hospice care since last February. He was 86 and lived a long and prosperous life.I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my family at this time. Please feel free to share this with anyone I may have missed.Thank you,
Karen
Buddy Johnson10/13/2016
Buddy Johnson
Remember him well. Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Geana Allen10/14/2016
Geana Allen
I'm so sorry for you and the family
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli10/14/2016
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli
Aww, man. I worked with Buddy for years and flew right seat with him many times. He was a skilled aviator and I still repeat my favorite quote of his about how much fuel one should have on board an aircraft and I quote, "The only time You can have too much fuel onboard is when she's on fire!!" Rest In Peace, Buddy!!
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Karen Sandiford Roberson10/14/2016
Karen Sandiford Roberson
Thank you for sharing this post and for your thoughts and prayers. My dad was definitely one of a kind!
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia Answer any of the following:
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/14/2016
FedEx History Trivia
Answer any of the following:a. FedEx once made a Star Trek commercial that was never used. What was this for?b. To use jumpseat, when there was jumpseat...what did you have to do and become?c. FedEx has had the exact same number of holidays forever...what holidays are recognized for employees to take?d. In the 80's, college students got access to this FedEx utility and used it for free for years, what was it?e. In the late 80's this was set up to use to assist disaster areas and upcoming major predicted events (Earthquake along the Mississippi, flooding, & hurricanes), but was never used because Federal law didn't allow it to be used for business...only safety? What was this?
John Wilkinson10/14/2016
John Wilkinson
a. fax machines
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John Wilkinson10/14/2016
John Wilkinson
b. jumpseat test and part of the crew
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John Wilkinson10/14/2016
John Wilkinson
c. new year's day; memorial day; 4th of july; labor day; thanksgiving; Christmas day; 2 floaters; 2 personal business
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Subject: FedEx history quotesTrivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/15/2016
FedEx history quotesTrivia:Which person said or wrote the following:...cobol programmers are the pariahs of this company
...not providing a new courier with a SuperTracker is just malfeasance
...you all are just a bunch of cretins
Jim Bentley10/15/2016
Jim Bentley
A: Dennis Jones.
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Jere Bledsoe10/15/2016
Jere Bledsoe
And now he has his name on a building? Disgusting!!
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Linda Cook Thorn10/16/2016
Linda Cook Thorn
Sucks! No one liked him as Officer at FedEx. How did he gain all the Honors and positions?? !! !!
Dan Elliot10/15/2016
Dan Elliot
DENNIS JONES!!!!!! He gave a speech in Orlando that left everyone depressed!! Not exactly a team leader!!
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Ben Moore10/15/2016
Ben Moore
My momma told me if you can't say something nice...
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Mary A Johnson10/15/2016
Mary A Johnson
DHJ! JERK extraordinaire!
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Carl Wayne Hardeman10/16/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
Several of us, The TPC, were at Santa Teresa when the IBM IMS team told DHJ and us they would no longer enhance IMS as the customer base was too small. IBM also said they would make clusters of servers rather than ever larger mainframes. SUN and HP were telling us much the same thing. Turned out not to be so but that was best external technical advice we could get. Even Gartner predicted only DB2 and Oracle would survive as DBMS's. So DHJ made the technical decision to move in the Unix/C/Sybase direction. If anything he should be faulted only for his poor bedside manner and lack of close personal interaction with the internal technology experts, mainly since they were adamantly opposed.
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Linda Cook Thorn10/16/2016
Linda Cook Thorn
You said it perfectly, Carl :-) hope you and family are doing great!
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Subject: FedEx Trivia Quotes
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/15/2016
FedEx Trivia Quotes...and who often said 'that dog don't hunt' & 'if you want to run with the big dogs...you have to get off the porch..'
Peter Dangerfield10/15/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Jim Barksdale
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Akita Hank10/15/2016
Akita Hank
Barksdale!
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Gary Owens10/15/2016
Gary Owens
Mary Alice Taylor!! LOL! Just kidding!
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Don Rose10/15/2016
Don Rose
JLB of course/
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Carl Wayne Hardeman10/16/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
And if you ain't the lead dog the view never gets any better.
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Terrie Hoerning10/16/2016
Terrie Hoerning
He is a very special and classy man! I have so much respect for him.
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Timothy Joseph Frassinelli10/16/2016
Timothy Joseph Frassinelli
JLB
Subject: JLB interview
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/16/2016
JLB interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkgfXT0VLc4
Subject: FedEx'r Sighting
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/16/2016
FedEx'r SightingWas at Target/Wolfchase getting our grand-daughter a birthday gift and ran into Jud Williford who is looking good. Jud took the buyout and now works from home for a tech company out of New Jersey.
Peter Dangerfield10/16/2016
Peter Dangerfield
Hi Jud
Raymond Lane Cross10/16/2016
Raymond Lane Cross
Heckuva guy, and a great trivia player!
Subject: Passing this along, to all who knew Ron:
Jodie Harden10/16/2016
Passing this along, to all who knew Ron:Ronald J. Grasso Somerville, TNA memorial service for Mr. Ronald J. Grasso, age 72, will be held at 2:00 on Friday, October 28, 2016 p.m. in the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN.
Mr. Grasso passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Ron was born in Waltham, MA on March 13, 1944. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of several military organizations and he retired from Federal Express.
Ron was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Viola LaRose Grasso of Newton, MA and wife Micki Wizer of Memphis, TN.
He is survived by his sisters Jeanne Brissette of Fitchburg, MA, and Regina (Billy) Eldredge of Newtonville, MA, and a brother Dane (Donna) Grasso of Foxboro, MA.
Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home 731-784-1414
Subject: Does anyone have a phone number of someone in Corporate that can help me with a Cigna issue. The num ...
Richard Maingault10/21/2016
Does anyone have a phone number of someone in Corporate that can help me with a Cigna issue.
The number in the benefit book is a contractor who was no help at all. The service level at Cigna has gone done the toilet.
Tommy Shelton10/21/2016
Tommy Shelton
Richard, try contacting Vickie Gratton at 870-704-5265 or Vickie.gratton@fedex.com. She is an HR Advisor for Benefits Planning & Management. She attended last years 2016 Pre-65 Retiree Health seminar and gave me her business card. Told me to contact her if we had problems with Cigna. Hope this helps.
Richard Maingault11/5/2016
Richard Maingault
I called Vickie and she never returned my call. This is the biggest problem I have in working with anyone. I have learned to expect my calls to not be returned. Service in this country does not exist any longer.
Subject: FedEx Trivia/Philosophical question:
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/24/2016
FedEx Trivia/Philosophical question:a. In the early 80's, why did FedEx abandon the Operating System that COSMOS was developed on (ACP/TPF) and retrain all the COS programmers to COBOL and move to IBM's IMS operating system?b. In the mid 90's, why did FedEx move most new applications to a Unix/C platform instead of putting new applications on the IBM mainframes?
Ben Moore10/24/2016
Ben Moore
a. ACP programmers were too expensive. Nobody told Flying Tiger that though.
b. Because of Dennis Jones.
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Carl Wayne Hardeman10/25/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
There were very few of us Assembler Language ACP/PARS programmers.
Akita Hank10/26/2016
Akita Hank
A. In addition, transaction rates did not grow to the volume expected that would have required ACP, and IMS was improved to handle higher transaction rates. I believe availability of assembler language programmers \, and the longer lead times for development are as much or more reason than the expense.
Subject: Has anyone received 2017 Healthcare benefits from FedEx yet?
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus10/25/2016
Has anyone received 2017 Healthcare benefits from FedEx yet?
Dawn Taylor Bush10/25/2016
Dawn Taylor Bush
Nope!
Diane Conner White10/25/2016
Diane Conner White
No but I am scared to get it!!!
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus10/25/2016
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus
Me too!
Laura Ladd Beard10/25/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Me too!!! I can't imagine what the cost will be!
Diane Conner White10/25/2016
Diane Conner White
I'm still paying for Spencer. Cannot believe that I am eager for 65 to get here!!!
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Laura Ladd Beard10/25/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
A car note is cheaper!
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Hector Vazquez10/25/2016
Hector Vazquez
I have. Have not been through it yet. Received last Thursday
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus10/25/2016
Charlotte Benton Hieronymus
How much have the premiums increased?
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Ann Masters11/10/2016
Ann Masters
24%
Jon Peacock10/25/2016
Jon Peacock
Nope.
Subject: Has anyone gotten a popup message saying error code 0x80016CFA and giving a phone number to call for ...
Janie Haynes10/25/2016
Has anyone gotten a popup message saying error code 0x80016CFA and giving a phone number to call for help? Laptop is making a loud beep and the only way to get out of it is to go through Task Manager. It's an Asus laptop if that makes a difference. Any advice?
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/25/2016
I did a quick look up and it seems to be an Adware pop-up scam. You may need to run something like Malearebytes, which is free to clean it out. You can maybe use the task manager to end the browser task, if you haven't done that already.
Ben Moore10/25/2016
J. David White10/26/2016
J. David White
I was able to exit out of it as soon as I saw the pop-up message. I ran a scan on all files with McAfee and it found the maleware file and deleted it.
Janie Haynes10/26/2016
Janie Haynes
Thank you both. I think it's fixed!!
Tommy Johnson10/26/2016
Subject: Forwarded from Bernard Bowe
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/26/2016
Forwarded from Bernard Bowe
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/26/2016
Forwarded from Bernard Bowe
Subject: Some video Interviews with former FedExr's Chris Hjelm & Brett Bonner, both now at Kroger Corporate
Jimmy Glenn Burk10/28/2016
Subject: FedEx History Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk11/1/2016
FedEx History Trivia:List the times that FedEx stopped flying it's jets?
Jimmy Glenn Burk11/1/2016
Cathy 'Jenkins' Burk: Sept 11, 2001?
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Deby Abbott Jolley11/1/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
August 2003 - Learjets were grounded for FAA concerns over tail parts. Corporate jets were impacted.
Jimmy Glenn Burk11/11/2016
from the times I remember:
1. On Federal Express's first night, there were about 6 Falcon jets and about 6 packages on March 12th, 1973. Falcon flights were then shut down for a month, and passenger airlines used. Charlie Brandon was in charge of modelling/revamping the 11 city network to a 25 city network. Flights took off again on April 17th with a projected volume of 163 packages. 186 was the package count. March 12 was redefined by the company as the Test flight.
2. Aug 3, 1981 when the Air Traffic Controllers went off their jobs. Ronald Reagan gave them 48 hours to return to work and a majority were fired. Military controllers were brought in to open the skies, but flights were only allowed during the day. Federal Express was able to get that changed.
3. Y2K: All flights were grounded during the time change to ensure that none of the computer systems were affected.
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Subject: The 2017 insurance premium information is now posted on fedex.ehr.com. You better take a tranquilize ...
Phil Pickens11/2/2016
The 2017 insurance premium information is now posted on fedex.ehr.com. You better take a tranquilizer before viewing it.
Jodie Harden11/2/2016
Jodie Harden
Ouch!
Deby Abbott Jolley11/2/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Wow! Up 24%!! That hurts!!!
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Peggy Dawson Black11/2/2016
Peggy Dawson Black
Food for thought. I am just recovering from colorectal cancer, which has been a painful 2 year journey. I'm looking at quarterly CT scans for the next few years. As expensive as it is, I've had excellent medical care thanks to our insurance. As high as it is, it's been there when I needed it the most. You never know if/when you'll need it.
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Jane Meredith Robbins11/2/2016
Jane Meredith Robbins
And if you think premium costs are high, surgeons and hospital charges are out of control! Cigna works discount deals within the network and the providers have to write off a whole lot! This saves you too. Wouldn't want to be out there on my own!
Laura Ladd Beard11/2/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
can someone post the premium for retiree only for consumer premier? those of us that have a spouse with $85 monthly reimbursent cannot access fedex.ehr.com. thanks
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Laura Ladd Beard11/2/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Diane I think mine will increase about $160 if it's 24%. But i am grateful to have it.
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Terrie Hoerning11/3/2016
Terrie Hoerning
Janis Tamboli Morialli I was told the same thing!
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Marsha Terry Rider11/3/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
same here Laura - I would like to know the rate for that one as well.
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Laura Ladd Beard11/3/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Marsha Terry Rider I left a message with benefits. Supposedly will get a return call by tomorrow afternoon. If I do, I will post the costs.
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Marsha Terry Rider11/3/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Thanks, Laura ( I THINK - LOL)
Laura Ladd Beard11/3/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Marsha Terry Rider ignorance is bliss!
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Marsha Terry Rider11/3/2016
Marsha Terry Rider
Laura Ladd Beard - only I can only be ignorant for a couple of months.
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Chris Jones11/3/2016
Chris Jones
My consumer choice for med, dental & vision went up $107. I'm still grateful to have good insurance.
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Laura Ladd Beard11/3/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
I received a call back this morning from benefits. They are unable to release the 2017 rates until November 8 when the election period begins.
Irene Williams11/3/2016
Irene Williams
If you are old and Medicare eligible, retired, no spouse, then all this is moot. Right? This is more complicated each year.
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Janis Tamboli Morialli11/2/2016
Janis Tamboli Morialli
I was wondering why I am not able to use this site - tells me: According to our records, you are not eligible to access FedEx Benefits Online.
Laura Ladd Beard11/2/2016
Laura Ladd Beard
Janis Tamboli Morialli that's the message I get too. I called last year to see why I couldn't access the site and they told me because my spouse receives the one exchange benefit.
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Deby Abbott Jolley11/2/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Good to know.
Diane Conner White11/2/2016
Diane Conner White
I get that message too. I called the number and was told info would be available on 11/8. I already think I might throw up just reading these comments. 24%!!! Yikes. I am so depressed.
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Dany Hsch11/2/2016
Dany Hsch
omg....it is just OUT OF CONTROL....4 more years out of my pocket
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Dany Hsch11/2/2016
Dany Hsch
I tell everyone our medical goes up $100 per year
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Subject: Jimmy Glenn Burk..I remember Rendezvous. .thanks so much for the memory..
Peter Carabetta11/5/2016
..I remember Rendezvous. .thanks so much for the memory..
Subject: Jimmy Glenn Burk > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club
Jimmy Glenn Burk11/8/2016
Subject: Great news! FWS is meeting with Trump today! It is such an honor to have worked for someone who has ...
Sheila Turnage Harrell11/17/2016
Great news! FWS is meeting with Trump today! It is such an honor to have worked for someone who has influence at that level of our government! I knew this retiree group would be proud no matter which side you voted ! This is about the leader of the company where we all served our careers! Pretty cool! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Pat Woodruff Gunter11/17/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
Great
Brent Ross11/17/2016
Brent Ross
Great! Trump needs to surround himself with sharp business minds! There isn't a career politician alive that can run a lemonade stand for a profit! FWS would be a great asset to Trump's cabinet, regardless of the position!! 😎
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Debora Williams Waller11/17/2016
Debora Williams Waller
FWS has talked of the high business tax for years that hampers some businesses from expanding within our country. I wonder if that is what they will talk about.
Dan Elliot11/18/2016
Dan Elliot
Way cool!
Melody Preuitt Mettes11/18/2016
Melody Preuitt Mettes
Things are looking up!
Brent Ross11/18/2016
Brent Ross
If I know FWS like I think I know him, he will meet with Trump, express his appreciation about being considered, then decline any position but offer his services in an advisory capacity.
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Doug Smith11/18/2016
Doug Smith
Not everyone he meets with is for a cabinet position. Some are just consultations.
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Subject: Cargo Ship by Stoupa (deviantart page)
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/1/2016
Cargo Ship by Stoupa (deviantart page)
Subject: FedEx History Trivia:
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History Trivia:Which of the following devices was the powerpad app prototyped
?a. Palm Pilot
b. Newton
c. iphone
d. Blackberry
Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
A
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Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
Answer A. Newton
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History TriviaWhich FedEx exec was CIO of FedEx, CIO/COO of Sprint, Pres ATT Info Svcs?
Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
Ronnie J Ponder
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Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
Buddy = correct
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History TriviaWhich FedEx exec was CIO of FedEx, CEO McCaw, Pres ATT Wireless & CEO Netscape?
Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
Jim Barksdale
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Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
Buddy correct again!
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History TriviaWho was the SVP of Zapmail? Who was the second and last SVP of Zapmail?
Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
Bob May was one of these
Ben Moore12/6/2016
Ben Moore
ZAPCZAR
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Don Rose12/4/2016
Don Rose
Chuck Winston. I don't recall Bob ever being an SVP, although he was ZAP CZAR!
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Carl Wayne Hardeman12/4/2016
Carl Wayne Hardeman
Think it may come back with 3-D printing?
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Jim McBryde12/5/2016
Jim McBryde
What about bill razzouk?
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
The first SVP was Chuck Winston...who departed rather abruptly...; the second was Bob May. Bill Razzouk was VP of sales at the time. Bob later became the SVP of BLS ie Logistics at FedEx.
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Buddy Johnson12/6/2016
Buddy Johnson
What was Razzouk's nickname??
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/8/2016
Little Napoleon? Little General? I just remember that someone at a large meeting photoshopped Bill's head on the portrait of Napoleon on his horse.....as an intro to his presentation....
Buddy Johnson12/8/2016
Buddy Johnson
Thanks, Jimmy.
Don Rose12/6/2016
Don Rose
I knew Bob well, and I never knew he was an SVP. My bad.
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History Trivia
Who at FedEx contacted Jim Barksdale at Cook to purchase Cook's IT department and IBM computers? Where did they first meet to set up the Sunday meeting to discuss?
Don Rose12/4/2016
Don Rose
Pete Wilmont, church.
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Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
I knew it was a church connection but could not think of person
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock12/5/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
Holy Communion Church
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
Answers: Don is correct!
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History Trivia
What was unique about Fred Smith's office in a Memphis hangar?
Mike Mitchell12/4/2016
Mike Mitchell
He had a full bathroom installed in it
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Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
At first...there was a hole in the floor of his office, which he covered with a rug...
Don Rose12/6/2016
Don Rose
I thought the full bathroom was in the Admin building, and it was at the request (demand?) of General Estes during the brief time he was with us.
Walt Edmonds4/3/2017
Walt Edmonds
Yup
Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/4/2016
FedEx History TriviaWhy did you have to take and pass a test to be able to fly jumpseat?
Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
Technically, made you a crew member
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Elizabeth Ward Blaylock12/4/2016
Elizabeth Ward Blaylock
Because jumpseaters were listed as crew members for insurance purposes and because of Frank Fato!
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Buddy Johnson12/4/2016
Buddy Johnson
How did I'd Frank Fato get in the reasoning?
Margaret Burkeen12/4/2016
Margaret Burkeen
Safety
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Pat Woodruff Gunter12/4/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
The first two answers
Marie McVay12/4/2016
Marie McVay
We were listed as crew members and we had to know what to do in case of an emergency.
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Karen Sandiford Roberson12/5/2016
Karen Sandiford Roberson
Little did they know, the answers were commonly shared (oh no!). What wasn't fun was when the flight crew would give you a pop quiz on the flight deck. You better get the answers right!
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Gary Phillips12/5/2016
Gary Phillips
Never had that happen to me.
Pat Woodruff Gunter12/5/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
Gary Phillips I did. Thankfully I passed
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Liz Ciulla Carrozza12/13/2016
Liz Ciulla Carrozza
I had the pop quiz a couple of times. Once the pilot was going to show me how to open the front/side window as an emergency exit. A screw fell into wall of the plane and we could not leave Houston until it was found. Spent all night in crew lounge with the pilot giving me nasty looks for what he did.
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Deby Abbott Jolley12/13/2016
Deby Abbott Jolley
Liz Ciulla Carrozza - LOL
Doug Smith12/23/2016
Doug Smith
The test was mainly so the crew wouldn't have to rescue jump seaters in an emergency. They could be a help instead of a hindrance if they knew the emergency procedures. But yes they were technically "auxiliary crew members" according to the FAA and a captain told me I should log the time even though I was only checked out for single engine.
Doug Smith12/23/2016
Doug Smith
Who was the jerk pilot that would make you wear the oxygen mask if you failed the questions?
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Subject: FedEx History Trivia
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/5/2016
FedEx History TriviaIn the mid 90's Dennis Jones decided that he didn't want to purchase any more computers from IBM and made the decision to go with another Mainframe vendor.a. Which vendor did he personnally select to replace the IBM mainframe?
b. What happened to stop the purchase of this new mainframe ?
Pat Woodruff Gunter12/5/2016
Pat Woodruff Gunter
👀
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/6/2016
Answers:
a. Hitachi
b. when finally tested it didn't perform as fast as stated
