FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 202-268-2155 October 15, 2003 Release No. 075 www.usps.com U.S. POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MEET IN WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 3, 2003 WASHINGTON -- The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will conduct its monthly meeting in Washington, D.C., at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, on Monday, November 3, 2003. While the Monday morning meeting is in closed session, the public is welcome to observe Monday afternoon's meeting. Monday's open session is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. in the Ben Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The Board expects to discuss the matters in the following agenda: Monday Afternoon Session, November 3, 2003, at 3 p.m. (open) 1. Minutes of the previous meeting, October 2-3, 2003. 2. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO. (John E. Potter) 3. Quarterly Report on Service Performance. (Consumer Advocate and Vice President Francia Smith) 4. Capital Investments. a. Accounts Payable Replacement System. b. 120 Automatic Flats Tray Lidders. c. 2,014 Cargo Vans. 5. Tentative Agenda for the December 8-9, 2003, meeting in Washington, D.C. - 30 -