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Since 02.07.06
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Annual Scholarship Drive Once again, due to the success our annual golf outing and dinner dance, we are pleased to announce our Annual Scholarship Drive. We encourage all members who have children attending college to participate. To qualify for the drawing, applicants must:
The drawing will be held at the February delegates meeting. All applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2010. Good Luck! * * * Day Care Reimbursement Fund Funds for the reimbursement of day care expenses are now available. These funds shall be used to reimburse members who incur ongoing day care expenses for dependent children UNDER THE AGE OF 13 or a DISABLED CHILD OF ANY AGE. Members will be reimbursed in a single lump sum payment of approved applications for the applicable fiscal year. The fiscal period covered under this agreement shall commence April 1, 2009 and end March 31, 2010. To be considered for reimbursement, you must complete the appropriate claim form and provide some form of expense verification. This can include, but is not limited to copies of receipts, invoices, cancelled checks, provider statements, notarized letters, etc. Also include the provider's social security or tax identification number. You must submit your application together with all necessary documentation to: Maloney Associates, Inc., 211 Broadway, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All applications MUST be received or postmarked by March 19, 2010. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! The total amount of funds available will be divided among the approved applications from active members in good standing. You must be an active SCOA member on the application deadline date to be eligible for reimbursement. Court Officer Trainees must have completed six months of employment from date of hire to be eligible for this benefit and only expenses incurred after the six month period will be considered. All eligible dependents must be children for whom you are the legal guardian. Reimbursement forms can be obtained from the SCOA office, your facility delegate or click here. If you have any questions regarding this reimbursement, please call the SCOA office at 212-406-4292.
* * * WTC Kin Find Solace with Relics Return * * * Additional Social Security for Military Service Anyone who has had active duty service prior to January, 2002 qualifies for a higher social security payment. If you served in an active duty capacity from 1940 through 2001 you qualify for up to $1200 per year of earnings credit at time of application which can make a substantial difference in your monthly social security payments upon you retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office. You must ask for this benefit to receive it. It will not be paid automatically. For more information, please visit the Social Security web site: www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017.html or www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/military.htm#2002. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for this credit. Please note that this benefit was discontinued in January, 2002. * * * Contact list of Attorney Generals in other states for their interpretation of HR218 TD Bank - Special Services/Discounts for our members * * * Six Flags Great Adventure has created a stimulous package and dropped their prices for catered events for a limited one time deal only! Please call the union office for more information! * * * HR218 Requalification for retirees living in Broward County, FL * * * NEW DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO SCOA MEMBERS BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering a special membership to SCOA members, family and friends. This membership includes:
This special offer is not available online or at any BJ’s Club location!!!!! This offer is accepted at all BJ’s locations, including those outside New York State. To take advantage of this special offer, please click here for the application and information fliers. Please submit completed applications along with payment to the union office ATTN: Dave Gregson. Applications can also be obtained by calling the union office. Processing time takes approximately four weeks. * * * More New Discounts Available To SCOA Members Town Sports International “Get Fit” Program Town Sports International is offering to all New York State employees special pricing for their “Get Fit” program. To enroll in this program, employees can: Join by dialing 1-800-611-9833. Pay a discounted rate of $52.00 per month for passport privileges to all 141 clubs. (mandatory 1 year commitment) Pay a one time processing fee of $59.00. Sign a membership agreement and provide a copy of your work ID. Receive a complimentary session with a personal trainer. This corporate rate is ongoing with no time limit to join. This program is offered to spouses, life partners, and children over the age of 18. TSI will convert any existing SCOA employee to the corporate rate provided they are not currently contractually obligated to TSI already. Family members are not eligible to convert. Please let one of the fitness instructors know which agency you are calling from. This rate can only be accessed by calling the dedicated toll free number above. * * * * * * Benefits For Veterans And Dependents There is a listing of phone numbers and web sites provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs offering benefits and services to veterans and their dependents. Please click here to view these listings. For more information, please call the New York State Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 518-626-5680. * * * New SCOA Benefits AAA Hearing Aids & Services, Inc. For a full listing of benefits, click here. * * * New Jersey's Policy On HR 2-18 * * * CARE FOR OUR TROOPS Sgt. Frank Arce of Bronx Supreme Court is collecting items to send care packages to our Military Troops. If you have a friend or loved one serving in the military and wish to include them on the list or just wish to donate items, please contact Sgt. Arce at 718-618-1850. Please refer to the wish list to view items that can be shipped overseas. Thank you very much for any support that you can lend.
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