Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn held April 30th


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Thank you to Liz Biversie, Agricultural Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension, for presenting the Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn on Tuesday, April 30th to 12 employees and students!  She IMG_0238shared a wealth of information including things to think about when considering raising backyard chickens, types of chickens that are good for laying eggs or providing meat, how much space you would need for each chicken, potential predators and diseases, and helpful resources available on the UW-Madison Division of Extension website.

Dr. Ron Kean, UW-Madison Division of Extension Poultry Specialist, also provided knowledgeable IMG_0237answers to our questions.  Monika Pynaker, UWGB Manager of Network Services, shared stories of her much-loved chickens, as well as helpful insight and pictures of her leghorns and their nice chicken coup!  Thank you to everyone who attended as well as Liz, Ron and Monika!

 

Wellness Webinar: Practicing Self-Compassion

Many of us instinctively beat ourselves up for failing to meet our goals, but there is an alternative. Find out how self-compassion facilitates goal pursuit by helping us regulate our emotions and maintain our belief in our ability to change.

Join us to learn about:Heart shaped splash

  • What is self-compassion
  • How it helps us meet our goals
  • Misconceptions about self-compassion

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Time: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 710C

No need to RSVP – just mark your calendar to join us, and bring your lunch!

You could also participate in this webinar at your workstation if you prefer – please visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Webinars to register.

All webinars are recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the StayWell wellness portal after the event date.

To access the StayWell wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or spouse enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Area Coordinator

The Area Coordinator (AC) reports to the Assistant Director and assists in carrying out the mission and philosophy of the Office of Residence Life. The Office of Residence Life provides housing for 2,000 students during the academic year and 2,500 guests during the summer. The AC is responsible for overseeing a community of approximately 400 residents; and with the help of Resident Assistants (RAs), strives to develop and maintain a safe, enjoyable, supportive, and inclusive living environment for residents where they can achieve academic success, personal growth, and development. The AC is a member of the Residence Life team and holds administrative responsibilities, participates in committees and meetings, and serves students in a multitude of ways. The AC assumes additional responsibilities assigned by the Director and makes recommendations.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Lecturer & Child Welfare Coordinator

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for a Lecturer and Child Welfare Coordinator position. This is a 9-month academic year position with additional limited summer work associated with Child Welfare Coordinator duties. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Title IV-E Long-Term Child Welfare Training Program and teaching courses in the BSW and MSW Programs. Applicants with commitment to strengths-based generalist social work practice and the profession’s knowledge, values, ethics, and skills are highly encouraged to apply.

The Social Work program has a strong team emphasis, which includes team teaching, offers a competency-based education with a strengths perspective, and takes a proactive stance valuing diverse and inclusive perspectives.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

CUPA-HR Award Winner Melissa Nash!

Melissa and Connie 2Congratulations to Melissa Nash, HR Manager/AA Officer, on winning the CUPA-HR Midwest Region’s HR Excellence Award! Sponsored by AIG Retirement Services, this award honors transformative HR Work in higher education and recognizing individuals or teams that have provided HR leadership resulting in significant and ongoing organizational change within their institutions.

Melissa is pictured holding her award along side Connie Putland, Wisconsin board member for the CUPA-HR Midwest Region.

Here is the write up that was shared about Melissa:

Melissa Nash, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Midwest Region)
Melissa Nash has been instrumental in the university’s efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce. Her contributions include developing and implementing implicit bias training for all supervisors; developing training and protocols for advising search committees on issues of diversity; implementing different recruitment methods to reach a more diverse population; and working with employee resource groups to bring diverse employers into the recruitment process.

To see the full list of award winners, visit the Award-Winning Work in Higher Ed HR article on the CUPA-HR blog.

Congratulations Melissa!

WRS Webinars Offered in May

ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit ETF’s webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.

5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement

Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within the next 12 months. ETF will review: choosing a termination date, how to request a retirement estimate – and how to read and understand it. ETF will also cover how to schedule a retirement appointment and – drum roll here — how to submit the retirement application.

  • Thu, May 2, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Tue, May 7, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wed, May 15, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Fri, May 24, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Additional Contributions

Find out how making additional contributions to your WRS account can potentially increase your retirement. This webinar also provides examples of how contributions grow over time with interest, how to pay additional contributions (payroll deduction or direct pay), etc.

  • Fri, May 3, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Mon, May 6, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Mon, May 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thu, May 23, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Understanding Your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits

Join ETF as they review key things you can find out about your WRS benefits, simply just by reading and understanding your WRS annual Statement of Benefits. Some topics ETF will review include:

  • How much you and your employer have contributed to your WRS pension
  • Your vesting status and years of service
  • Your beneficiary designation – what happens to your account if you die before taking a benefit

Tip: Have your statement in hand while attending this webinar.

  • Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wed, May 8, 2019 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Tue, May 14, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WRS Annuity Adjustments and Effective Rates

Do WRS accounts receive an investment return? Do investment returns affect how much a retiree will initially receive when they begin their pension? Do those retired in the WRS receive adjustments to their monthly pension amount over the years? This webinar will cover the process of how account effective rates and annuity adjustments are calculated, starting with the investment return reported by the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Also covered during the webinar will be explanations of both the Core and Variable Trust Funds and the calculations specific to each fund for effective rates and annual adjustments. At the end of this webinar, it is hoped that you will have a better grasp on how State of Wisconsin Investment Board investment returns affect your WRS pension.

  • Wed, May 1, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Thu, May 9, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Fri, May 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Wed, May 29, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Register for a webinar

Please contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu with any questions.

 

2019 Benefits ID Cards

Are you using the appropriate benefit ID cards at your office visits or dental appointments? The appropriate benefit plan ID cards should be presented at office visits, urgent care visits, emergency room visits, the pharmacy as well as dental and vision appointments. This article will explain which ID card to present for which types of services.

State Group Health Insurance
Your health insurance plan ID card should be presented at office visits, urgent care visits, emergency room visits, routine eye exam services and during any other appointments that involve healthcare services.

Pharmacy Benefits
If you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program, you will have a separate ID card to use for pharmacy benefits. The pharmacy benefits are administered by Navitus; therefore, you should present your Navitus ID card when you visit a pharmacy to pick-up prescriptions. Contact Navitus at 1-866-333-2757 to request a new ID card or go to www.navitus.com for a temporary ID card.

Uniform and Supplemental Dental Insurance
Effective January 1, 2019, the Uniform Dental and Supplemental Dental Insurance plans are all administered by Delta Dental. There are separate ID cards for the Uniform Dental and Supplemental Dental Insurance plans. Present both Delta Dental ID cards at your dental appointment(s) if you are enrolled in the Uniform Dental Insurance plan as well as one of the Supplemental plans.

Go to www.deltadentalwi.com to print a dental insurance plan ID card. If you have created an account with Delta Dental, click the Sign In link in the upper right hand corner, or if you have not set up an account with Delta Dental, click the Register link. Once you are logged into your account, in the right hand navigation click ID Card. A screen will show your Information Card that can be printed. You may also contact Delta Dental at 800-236-3712 to request your plan ID cards.

Vision Insurance
VSP, the vision insurance plan administrator, does not issue ID cards. Employees enrolled in vision insurance should notify their vision provider that they have VSP vision insurance when they schedule their vision appointment. The provider will then contact VSP to verify coverage. Employees should also bring their Employee ID with them to their appointment. This will help their vision provider verify coverage with VSP.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
The Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) are all administered by TASC. Use your debit cards for these accounts as follows:

Contact TASC at 1customercare@tasconline.com or 844-786-3947 to request a new debit card.

Review Your Cards for Accuracy
Review the ID cards for accuracy. If there are errors or if you have not received your 2019 benefit plan ID cards, contact the benefit plan directly to request them.

Source: UW System Human Resources

Grilled Lemon-Sage Chicken

Fresh sage and rosemary impart a different flavor to grilled chicken. Tomato halves and corn on the cob can grill along with the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
  • 6 lemon slices, cut in half (optional)
  • Fresh sage leaves (optional)

Lemon Sage Chicken

Marinade

  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp. dried, crushed
  • 2 or 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. black peppercorns, cracked
  • ½ tsp. salt

 

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients.

Discard all the visible fat from the chicken. Put the chicken with the smooth side up between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a tortilla press, the smooth side of a meat mallet, or a rolling pin, lightly flatten the chicken to a thickness of ¼ inch, being careful not to tear the meat. Add to the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to eight hours, turning occasionally. Discard the marinade.

Preheat the grill on medium-high.

Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center.

To serve, garnish with the lemon slices and sage leaves.

Makes 6 servings

Each serving provides: calories 125, total fat 1.5 g, cholesterol 66 mg, sodium 268 mg, carbohydrates 0 g, fiber 0 g, sugar 0 g, protein 26g.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC.