Scoop September 2010

State Employees Association of North Carolina The SEANC Scoop September 3, 2010

Budget Deficit = Proposed Cuts State agencies were asked on Thursday to prepare 5, 10 and 15 percent cuts due to a likely $3.3 billion budget hole in 2011-2012. These cuts are in addition to the many reductions across state government already.

UNC President - Do the Right Thing!

New UNC system President Tom Ross must offer to resign from the board of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. However, the Blue Cross board doesn’t have to accept the resignation. In order to avoid any potential conflicts of interests, SEANC believes Ross, who is paid for his Blue Cross board position, should step down.

The SEANC office will be closed on Monday, Sept.

6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Due to convention, the next edition of The Scoop will be on Monday, Sept.

13.

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Convention Begins Next Week Nearly 850 SEANC convention delegates will be in Greensboro Sept. 9-11 to elect officers for 20102011, determine 2011’s Top 10 Policy Platform Objectives, vote on SEANC Bylaws amendments and more! If you are a convention delegate, don’t forget to bring a nonperishable food item for the community service project!

Member Discount If you are planning a family trip to Wet & Wild Emerald Point this weekend, today is the last day to buy your tickets from the SEANC Central Office or an SECU branch. Tickets are on sale to the other theme parks through Sept. 30. Don’t miss out on this great family fun!

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State Employees Association of North Carolina The SEANC Scoop September 17, 2010

SEANC Officers Elected Convention delegates elected officers to serve the 2010-2011 SEANC year, beginning Oct. 1. Charles Johnson of District 45 will serve as president, Sidney Sandy of District 11 will serve as first vice president, Cheryl Moon of District 43 will serve as second vice president and Marilyn Jean Martin of District 12 will serve as treasurer.

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Convention Community Service Project This year for the community service project, convention delegates and districts donated more than 1,500 pounds of food and more than $23,000 to six food banks serving North Carolina. SEANC members, challenged by the Youth Council, also donated more than $6,000 to the Triangle Down Syndrome Network in Mackenzie Woodard’s honor.

Get On The Bus! On Oct. 2, thousands of people will march in solidarity at the One Nation March to protect our jobs, our education and our economy. The first 1,000 people who sign up to attend this historic event will be provided bus transportation to Washington, D.C., at no charge. Interested members, family and friends can register online. For more information or questions on the One Nation March, visit SEANC's Latest News or contact Tony Booe at 800-222-2758. Please forward this message to everyone you know that believes in the change America voted for in 2008.

Member Discount Do your children or grandchildren love Toy Story 3? Take them to Disney on Ice’s Toy Story 3, coming to the RBC Center Dec. 8-12. Order tickets through SEANC’s Member Discount program, and save up to 50 percent!

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State Employees Association of North Carolina The SEANC Scoop September 24, 2010

Future of Retirement Study Commission On Monday, the Future of Retirement Study Commission discussed a minimum retirement age for state employees and teachers. Currently state employees can retire with 30 years of state service, no matter their age. The commission will vote to recommend a minimum age at their October meeting. Contact Mitch Leonard at mleonard@seanc.org with your input.

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SHP Blue Ribbon Task Force The State Health Plan Blue Ribbon Task Force met Sept. 21 to discuss moving control of the SHP out of the General Assembly where even most legislators admit it has been mismanaged. After two hours of talk with no direction or leadership, the task force adjourned, likely until after the November election. Stalling reform for the SHP until after the election will keep legislators in the good graces of big campaign donor Blue Cross Blue Shield, but is irresponsible to the state employees and retirees of the SHP.

October is New Memberfest!

During October’s Statewide Recruitment Month, earning money is so easy, it’s scary! Contact Lynn Cote at lcote@seanc.org or 800-222-2758 to participate. The SEANC member who recruits the most new members wins $500, and the district that holds the most recruitment events wins $250!

Member Discount Need a new laptop? Take advantage of a limited time offer of two Dell laptop models at exclusive savings just for members. To take advantage of this offer, you must purchase your laptop directly from this link. More details about the offer in this flyer. Act quickly because supplies are limited.

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