NALCREST is a unique retirement community designated specifically for retired National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) members and their spouses
Article Excerpt: "...William Doherty, president of the NALC from 1941 to 1962 pushed this initiative near the end of his presidency. In 1963, 253 acres were bought near Lake Weohyakapka or Lake Walk on Water, in Central Florida. The acronym stands for the National Association of Letter Carriers Retirement, Education, Security, and Training. Because of Housing & Urban Development laws and the fact that the land was mortgaged, anyone, including non-NALC members could live on the grounds. That changed in 2002 when the mortgage was paid off and NALCREST began to serve its intended community: NALC members. It is currently still only available to retired NALC members in good standing. NALCREST has ..."
Resource: postalmuseum.si.edu