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Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
Historic Hurricane Florence rips through North Carolina Hurricane Florence rambled through the state last weekend, causing catastrophic flooding and wind damage from the mountains to the coast. Parts of eastern North Carolina are still not accessible and many homes and lives have been torn apart. With damage estimates topping $17 billion, Florence is likely the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. But even before the storm hit, state employees led the way in keeping our citizens informed and safe. SEANC would like to thank all of the employees who worked tirelessly through the storm and since, including those in N.C. Emergency Management, the Departments of Health & Human Safety, Public Safety and Transportation, who kept vital services running throughout. The road to recovery will be long and hard. If you would like to help, check out SEANC’s list of resources that includes information on donating, volunteering, applying for aid and even filing claims with SEANC insurance providers. DHHS announced Thursday that medical professional volunteers are especially needed, including nurses, physicians, behavioral workers and social workers. If you have these skills, click here for ways to help.
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New slate of statewide officers elected at SEANC Convention A new slate of officers were elected at The 35th Annual SEANC Convention Sept. 5-8 in Greensboro. Their two-year terms begin on Oct. 1, 2018, except for the EMPAC Chairperson, whose term begins on Jan. 1, 2019. The officers are: President — James “Jimmy” Davis of Forest City (District 4) retired as a probation parole officer with 29.5 years of state service and is a 29-year SEANC member. First Vice President — Martha Fowler of Mebane (Distict 19) retired from state government after 33 years and is a 34-year SEANC member. Second Vice President — Kirk Montgomery of Burlington (District 25) has 22 years of state service and is a 20-year SEANC member. General Treasurer — Chevella Thomas of Durham (District 27) retired as an accountant with 33 years of state service with N.C. Central University’s Division of Administration and Finance and is a 33-year SEANC member Statewide EMPAC Chairman — Mark Dearmon of Raleigh (District 39) retired from N.C. State University Communications in 2016 after more than 39 years of service. Stanley Drewery of Grifton (District 67) will continue to serve on SEANC’s Executive Committee as the Immediate Past President. In addition to electing officers, SEANC recognized Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) and Rep. Darren Jackson (D-Wake) as recipients of the Lisa B. Mitchell Legislator of the Year award. Featured speakers at the event included State Treasurer Dale Folwell and State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson. Convention delegates also contributed more than $15,000 to an emergency assistance fund for members and their families.
Register to vote! The November General Election is just around the corner, and the deadline for registering to vote is even sooner. You must be registered to vote by Oct. 12 in order to vote in the Nov. 6 election. You can access a registration form here. Simply complete it and mail it in to your county’s Board of Elections, or drop it off in person. It is imperative that each state employee and retiree vote in this year’s election, so that our voices are heard at the legislature. If you have already registered, please ask your coworkers to do the same! You can also register to vote at your early voting polling site beginning on Oct. 17.
Three SEANC members receive state appointments
We are pleased to announce the appointment of three SEANC members to state boards and commissions. Past President Wayne Fish (pictured left) was appointed as a Board Member of the North Carolina State Health Plan. Emily Jones of District 41 (pictured middle) was appointed to the State Human Resources Commission. Kelly Russell (pictured right) of District 41 was appointed to the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees.
State Health Plan open enrollment begins soon The State Health Plan announced recently that it would conduct open enrollment from Sept. 29-Oct. 31, for all plan members. Members will receive a Decision Guide from the State Health Plan in the mail in coming days to prepare you to choose the best plan for you and your family for the upcoming year. Visit the Plan’s website for a quick overview of what actions you will need to take during Open Enrollment and some upcoming opportunities to learn more, including dates for webinar trainings. The Plan will be hosting Open Enrollment Outreach Events for Medicare retiree members across the state in September and October as well. Please RSVP by calling 866-720-0114, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or click below to RSVP online. Plan to attend a session near you and register early as seating will be limited.
Time is running out to enjoy an area theme park The turning of the calendar to September means summer is almost over. Time to get in one last trip to one of the great area theme or water parks with a discounted admission ticket from SEANC! Stop by a State Employees' Credit Union branch today to save on tickets to nine great parks, including Dollywood, featured in the video below!
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