If you missed the first batch of the softest, silkiest unisex tees that we had earlier this year, they’re back with a new color addition: gray.
The colors are heathered which provides a toned down pop of color. Stop by and check them out. Don’t forget your employee discount.
Would you like to learn about some benefits available to you as an NMC employee?
As usual, we are holding meetings regarding the insurance benefits available to our regular employees. But if you are an Adjunct or a Supplemental Staff member, there are some things that NMC offers which you can utilize to help you keep healthier – both physically and financially.
Come to the Oleson Center on Friday, 10/19/13, and attend a financial planning session, get an overview of the MPSERS changes, visit vendors offering supplemental retirement savings opportunities, and definitely stop in our Wellness Fair which will feature many local vendors that will provide interactive health and wellness activities, demonstrations, food samples, free health screenings, flu shots, employee discounts and prizes!
See the schedule below and take some time to stop in for information relevant to you!
NMC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS DAY
Friday, 10/19/12
Oleson Center
**Open Enrollment Meetings for Regular Employees**
Lots of Other Opportunities for All Employees!!
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8:30-9:00 |
9:15-9:45 |
10:00-10:30 |
10:45-11:15 |
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Oleson 112 |
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**Dental/Vision/Life/LTD Medical: Core vs. HDHP** |
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Oleson A&B |
Wellness Fair |
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Oleson C |
MPSERS Reform Overview |
Pre-Retirement Planning |
MPSERS Reform Overview |
Basics of Investing |
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Lobby |
Benefits Vendor Fair |
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1:00-1:30 |
1:45-2:15 |
2:30-3:00 |
3:15-3:45 |
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Oleson 112 |
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**Dental/Vision/Life/LTD Medical: Core vs. HDHP** |
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Oleson A&B |
Wellness Fair |
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Oleson C |
MPSERS Reform Overview |
Pre-Retirement Planning |
MPSERS Reform Overview |
Basics of Investing |
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Lobby |
Benefits Vendor Fair |
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Open Enrollment Benefit Meetings 9:15 – 10:30 1:45 – 3:00 |
These sessions are for the regular benefited employees in preparation for the Open Enrollment period from October 19 through November 2. Presentations will cover medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD insurance options. Appointments have been sent directly to eligible employees for these sessions.
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MPSERS Reform Overviews 8:30 – 9:00 10:00 – 10:30 1:00 – 1:30 2:30 – 3:00 |
Carol Kasper, Coordinator of Benefits and HR, will present sessions describing the changes to MPSERS, the Michigan Public School Employee Retirement System. Join Carol at one of the following sessions for a high-level overview of what election options you will have — a healthcare election (for all members) and a pension election for members hired before July 1, 2010. Learn how your decisions affect what your healthcare and pension benefits provide you in retirement, as well as how much you contribute toward those benefits. Election deadline is 5:00 p.m., Oct. 26.
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Pre-Retirement Planning 9:15 – 9:45 1:45 – 2:15 |
Basics of Investing 10:45 – 11:15 3:15 – 3:45 |
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1. Invest NOW! 2. Create a simple plan 3. Determine your risk tolerance 4. Perform a cash flow analysis 5. Know your healthcare coverage 6. Consider long-term care 7. Evaluate retirement incentives 8. Create a tax plan 9. Review estate planning NOW! 10. Ask for objective help |
Topics on Investing
• Why start early? • Finding the money to invest • Tax-advantaged investing • Dollar-cost averaging • Risk and return • Inflation • A “simple” plan |
Dave Sawchuk, Investment Advisor Representative for Consolidated Financial Corporation, will be presenting the following two modules from Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc.’s 20 Minute Planner Series®. Join him for one of these educational seminars to learn more about planning for your financial future.
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Wellness Fair 8:30 – 3:45 |
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| Grand Traverse Resort & Spa | Nourish |
| Priority Health | Local Gyms |
| Mental Wellness Counseling | Fitness & Health Extended Ed. Courses |
| BP Screenings | Cholesterol Screenings |
| Flu Shots | Healthy Snacks |
| Chair Massages | Door Prizes |
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Join Sarah Shimek, Employee Wellness Coordinator, and the NMC Wellness Committee at the Wellness Fair – stop in anytime during the day. The fair will feature many local vendors that will provide interactive health and wellness activities, demonstrations, food samples, free health screenings, flu shots, employee discounts and prizes!
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Benefits Fair 8:30 – 3:45 |
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| Consolidated Financial | Thrivent |
| VSP | Valic |
| Cigna Insurance | Priority Health |
| TBA Credit Union | Fifth Third Bank |
| Harvitt/Meemic Insurance | Northwestern Bank |
Stop in anytime during the day and talk to these benefits vendors at their booths in the Oleson Center lobby. Find out if their offerings are right for you. Several of the vendors are offering prize drawings, so stop by their booths and sign up for a chance to win!
The window to make an election for your MPSERS retirement plan is winding down – if you are a member of MPSERS, only 2 weeks are left for you to make a decision on your future. If the new MPSERS legislation affects you, a letter was recently mailed to your home. Please look it over carefully and be sure that you can access your miAccount online in order to make your election choices.
MPSERS is hosting two meetings on October 12 at the Milliken Auditorium – one at 4:00 p.m. and one at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to attend one of them, you must register online at http://michigan.gov/orsschools/0,4653,7-206-55754—,00.html
HR will be holding our own information sessions on the following dates leading up to the deadline date of October 26 – **note that one session is in the evening October 24. If you want to follow along with these presentations being held in computer labs, bring your miAccount log in information.
Tuesday, 10/16/12 12:00 – 1:30 pm LB 35-37, Main Campus
Wednesday, 10/17/12 1:30 – 3:00 pm LB 35-37, Main Campus
Thursday, 10/18/12 8:30 – 10:00 am LB 35-37, Main Campus
Tuesday, 10/23/12 9:30 – 11:00 am O 113, Main Campus
Tuesday, 10/23/12 3:00-4:30 pm UC 205, University Center
Wednesday, 10/24/12 8:30-10:00 am LB 35-37, Main Campus
**Wednesday, 10/24/12 6:00-7:30 pm LB 35-37, Main Campus**
Thursday, 10/25/12 8:30-10:00 am LB 35-37, Main Campus
Thursday, 10/25/12 3:00-4:30 pm UC 205, University Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to make an election – it may be your only chance to have a say in how your future retirement will be calculated and how much money you will contribute from your paycheck.
My sincere thanks to the Maritime cadets that volunteered their time supporting college night this past Tuesday evening, October 9.
The volunteers include Henry Kimberlin, Robert Watrous, Briklan Keating, Benjamin Conley, Chuck Langton, Alex Krejci, Stefan Herzog, Daniel Cairns, Robert Arnone, Evan Folsom, Ryan Taylor and Jason Surface.
Cadets were on watch between 1600 and 2100 assisting the 52 college representatives and over 600 visitors throughout the rainy evening.
These cadets represent the mission and values of NMC with their sense of community service, actions and attitude.
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu.
Information on internal postings has been emailed.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Steve Dix | Analyst-Network Systems and Data Communications | 12 years |
| Ernie East | Science/Math Instructor | 27 years |
| Kay Hall | Office Manager-Auxiliary Services | 4 years |
| Deb Maison | Counselor/Advisor | 21 years |
The NMC Soccer Club recorded two wins last weekend.
On Friday, October 5, NMC defeated Ferris State University Soccer Club 3-2. Ricardo Rodriguez scored two goals and had one assist. Miles Beauchamp notched one goal and Jacob Gordon had two assists. Nate Schriber saved a penalty kick and recorded the win in goal.
On Sunday, October 7, NMC defeated Mid Michigan Community College as Jacob Gordon scored the game winner with less then 10 minutes remaining as NMC held on for the 2-1 win. Miles Beauchamp had the first goal and Ricardo Rodriguez had both assists. Jake Staley was in goal for the win and great support from Austin Flees, JJ Briethaupt, Nick Armour, Paul Moseman, Matt Phillips, Andrew Bump and Levi Mains rotating on defense.
For more information on the NMC Soccer Club, visit the Soccer Club webpage.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Tom Miller looks at the risks to the U.S. of a Eurozone collapse as he presents “Can the U.S. Help Save Europe from Collapse?” October 18, the second lecture in the 2012-13 International Affairs Forum lecture series at Milliken Auditorium.
In his nearly three decades as an American career diplomat, Ambassador Thomas J. Miller held three ambassadorial appointments in Europe, including Greece (2001-2004). He also has headed several prominent non-profit organizations, including President/CEO of the International Executive Service Corps. Ambassador Miller holds a Ph.D., two Masters Degrees, and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
The eight-part IAF series brings diplomats, policy makers, journalists and others from all over the globe to Milliken Auditorium. All programs begin with a reception in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center at 5:15 p.m. and are followed at 6 p.m. by the lecture and a discussion period in Milliken Auditorium.
See the complete 2012-13 speaker schedule »
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at 231-995-1700.
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The window to make an election for your MPSERS retirement plan is winding down – if you are a member of MPSERS, only 3 weeks are left for you to make a decision on your future. Even if you don’t realize it, you are probably one of the 630+ NMC employees in MPSERS who have an opportunity to make a choice on your pension.
There will be only 2 sessions next week:
Monday, 10/8/12 8:30 – 10:00 am LB35-37
Tuesday, 10/9/12 8:30 – 10:00 am UC205
If you haven’t attended a session yet and want help understanding the choices that affect you, come to one of these meetings to learn….
How to go online to miAccount and what tools are available there regarding the changes to the law governing your pension plan
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – it may be your only chance to have a say in how your future retirement will be calculated and how much money you will contribute from your paycheck.
Kudos to Mary Beeker and Tina Ulrich for working with the League for Women Voters and representatives from Faculty Council and Student Life to provide a voter registration table at the Osterlin Library for students. Many students have taken advantage of this service already, and the League has stepped forward to be able to staff the table every day through October 9, the deadline for voter registration.
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://
jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Bill Hardy | Custodian | 5 years |
| Phil Trowbridge | Custodian | 4 years |
NMC President Tim Nelson (left) and Vice President of Finance and Administration Vicki Cook (right) present Kay Hall with the Employee of the Semester award.
Kay Hall, Office Manager of Auxiliary Services, was named the Employee of the Semester for Summer 2012 at the September meeting of the NMC Board of Trustees.
Vicki Cook, Vice President of Finance and Administration introduced Kay and said that she serves as an example of someone who applies the “see it, do it, solve it” concept. She also credited Kay with renewing the college’s presence in the Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royale Parade three years ago.
Under her organization, NMC’s parade entry has grown every year since, and one of the most popular features are the brats that the Hagerty Center staff cooks along the route, with more than 2,000 brats handed out during this past summer’s parade.
On October 11, in the Olson Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gordon Henry will perform with musicians Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston. The performance will include traditional Anishinaabe stories and songs, as well as poetry and prose from Henry’s work. For some parts of the performance Henry will sing with a hand drum; for other parts of the performance Henry will recite his work while accompanied by Johnston and Gilmore.
Henry’s novel, The Light People, won an American Book Award in 1995, and his poetry, prose and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies throughout the U.S. and Europe. His work is informed by long time participation in ceremonies and by his personal reflections on Anishinaabe life, place and relations. His most recent book, The Failure of Certain Charms and Other Disparate Signs of Life, published in 2007, is a collection of poetry and prose, combining the languages and imagery of dreams, songs, ceremonies, cultural memories, autobiography and Native American tales.
Gordon Henry is an enrolled member of the White Earth Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota. He received an MA in Creative Writing from Michigan State University and a PhD in English from the University of North Dakota. He is Professor of English at Michigan State University. Formerly director of creative writing for MSU’s English Department, he is currently director of MSU’s Native American Institute. He is also senior editor for the Native American Studies Series.
The newly formed NMC Cycling Club is looking for a faculty or staff member to serve as their advisor.
please contact Garett Eisele at eiseleg@mail.nmc.edu for more information