Welcome Illinois Rural Carriers
2026-2027 Events & Reports
2027 Booster
Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
Galena, IL
January 30-31, 2027
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2027 State Convention
East Peoria Embassy Suites Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center
June 30, 2027 - July 2, 2027
Click here for more information2026 Convention Photos
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
NRLCA Auxiliary Member of
the Year, Mark Grubar
Allen Ducat representing ILRLCA members at the microphone.
David Gentry at the microphone to offer assistance in streamlining the voting process.
James Roy, Lisa Grubar, & Patti Hurley discussing convention reports.
Scott Hudson, Cathy Waters, Melissa Murphy, Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiuax ILRLCA 1st Timers
Jennifer Douglas, Julie Harnetiaux, Scott Hudson, Ravin Singh, Melissa Murphy 1st time National Convention attendees
Barb Howland, Becky Payne & Lori Ehmen
ILRLCA Vice President Dawn Rowane at the mic
First Time Delegate Scott Hudson, of Vermilion County takes the stage at the National Convention! Scott was selected to play a role in the Legal seminar which is always one of the most attended seminars at the convention. He co-stars along with NRLCA Legal Counsel Jean-Marc Favreau, Mark Gisler & Michael Gan. Way to make an entrance Scott!
What's New
NRLCA Auxiliary scholarship winners list Click to view
Members of Livingston-Ford and Franklin-Williamson-Jefferson have been assigned to new local unit affiliations. Click to view
National Delegate status update 08/18/2026 Click to view
RRECS Mini Mail Survey Scheduled for Saturday, August 22- Friday, September 4, 2026
+The next RRECS Mini Mail Survey (MMS) will be held Saturday, August 22-Friday, September 4, 2026.
Route Evaluations will go into effect on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Illinois AFVC 2026 Scholarship winners Click to view
EMA increases 12¢ to $1.07 per mile
2026-2027 NRLCA Officer Election Results
- • President Patrick Pitts
- • Vice President Kirby Ricketts
- • Secretary Treasurer Tommy Turner
- • Director of Labor Relations John Adams
- • Director of Steward Operations Michael Merola
- • Executive Committeeman Connie O'Brien 4-year term
- • Executive Committeeman Justin Edens 1-year remaining term
Committeeman Continuing to serve terms
- • Executive Committeeman Bethany Small (2 Years remaining of term)
- • Executive Committeeman Natasha Patterson (3 years remaining of term)