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Organizing Gems for Seniors NAPO-New England Organizing Gems for Seniors © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

NAPO-New England Chapter NAPO-NE Who We Are NAPO-New England Chapter Founded in 1994 2nd largest chapter Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Vermont © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com NAPO-NE What We Do Help individuals & businesses to regain control of things, papers, time, and surroundings Provide organizing information, assistance, and products © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

NAPO-NE Why We Organize The Statistics 50,000 pieces of mail over our lifetime 1/3 mail = Junk Mail Pareto’s Principle (80/20 Rule) © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

NAPO-NE Why We Organize The Impact Save time Save money Reduce stress Increase productivity © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Overview Weeding Out Junk Mail Downsizing Tips Passing Along Family Treasures © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com What is Junk Mail? Unwanted or unsolicited mail Third class mail consisting of advertising Usually “Resident” or “Occupant” Unsolicited requests from charities Contain stickers/calendars Asks for donations © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Disguises of Junk Mail © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Stopping Junk Mail Contact (Handout) Banks that issue your credit cards Your mortgage company Your insurance company Catalog companies © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Stopping Junk Mail Contact (Handout) Mail Preference Service Attn: Dept 26264200 Direct Marketing Association (DMA) P.O. Box 282 Carmel, NY 10512 http://dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Other Topics at DMA (Handout) Getting off lists Identity theft information Sweepstakes information Removing deceased individual’s names Shopping by mail or telephone © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Stopping Junk Mail Contact (Handout) Prescreened Credit & Insurance Offers 1-888-5OPT-OUT https://www.optoutprescreen.com Opt-Out Department P.O. Box 2033 Rock Island, IL 61204-2033 © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Handling Donation Requests Decide criteria Always research charities (Handout) Set amount to give Decide # of charities Keep list of charities chosen Toss repeat mailings Remember you’re not obligated © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Stopping Telemarketers Contact (Handout) Federal Trade Commission’s --- National Do Not Call Registry https://www.donotcall.gov 1-888-382-1222 © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Downsizing Tips Space Planning Compare # of rooms & room sizes Plan furniture layout Compare cabinet sizes Compare closet sizes Plan long term storage © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Downsizing Tips Premove Purge Save money Save time Save stress © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Downsizing Tips Premove Purge – Making Decisions Useful Works/Fits Loved Treasured Memory © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

© 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com Downsizing Tips Alternatives to Keeping Selling Donating Passing Along Family Treasures © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Passing Along Family Treasures Shop at Home Birthday gifts Holiday gifts Yankee Swap © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Passing Along Family Treasures Together Projects Scrapbooking photo treasures Record story/history of item Refinish damaged furniture © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Passing Along Family Treasures Sticker Party Giveaway piles Story/History of item Colored stickers Problems Nothing chosen by person Too many stickers No stickers © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Organizing Gems for Seniors Questions & Answers NAPO-New England Organizing Gems for Seniors Questions & Answers © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

Thank you for coming Please fill out an evaluation form NAPO-New England Thank you for coming Please fill out an evaluation form © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com

How to contact us (Handout) www.napo-newengland.com (617) 335-1111 Disclaimer: While NAPO-NE verifies the existence of the companies listed in this presentation for your convenience, we do not endorse or evaluate the services, products or business practices of the companies listed. We strongly urge you to do your own research and make informed decisions before using all providers. © 2007 NAPO-NE www.napo-newengland.com