Jamie started as an Advisor and Student Teaching Coordinator in January of 2015. She was previously employed at Green Bay Public Schools for over 5 years as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher at Anne Sullivan Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Masters in Applied Leadership in Education, both from UW-Green Bay. Jamie is from Howards Grove, Wisconsin. Jamie and her husband recently started their own landscaping business. Welcome Jamie!
Welcome Sarah Pratt
Sarah started as a Financial Specialist in January 2015. She was previously employed at Humana for over nine months. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting, and is from LaPlace Louisiana. She loves hockey, reading, Louisiana cuisine, and traveling. Welcome Sarah!
Wellness Newsletter and Upcoming Events
Click here for the Wellness Committee’s newsletter for the month of January.
Upcoming Lunch & Learns:
Resolution to Revolution- Around this time of year we all like to put our best foot forward. Most new year’s resolutions revolve around health and fitness, but the biggest question is, where to start? Join Personal Trainer and Certified Yoga Instructor, Liz Brandt, in an interactive discussion on making your health and fitness goals into a manageable life style. Liz will help you learn to create a well-balanced fitness routine and answer your burning questions!
Friday, January 23
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
World Unity A (University Union Room 120)
Winter Break Fitness Challenge:
Whether you frequent the Kress or have yet to visit, now is the time to do so while working towards weekly prizes. All Faculty /Staff have free Unlimited access to the Kress Events Center over the Winter Break time period.
To participate:
- Visit the Kress during business hours and check-in at the front desk (campus ID & a second pair of shoes required). Check out the Kress winter break group fitness classes for a new way to spice up your workout and get active!
- Ask the front desk attendant for an entry slip for the Faculty/Staff Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
- Complete the slip and give back to the front desk attendant to enter for the drawing.
- You will receive one entry slip each time you visit the Kress during the Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
All entry slips will be compiled by week for entry into a drawing. Each weekly drawing winner will receive a gift card donated by Massage Envy.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and other upcoming events!
Welcome Lisa Schmelzer
Lisa started as a University Services Program Associate in TRiO/Upward Bound in December 2014. She was previously employed at the Greater Green Bay Chamber for over seven years. Lisa is currently a part-time student at NWTC, and is from Appleton. She has three children – a son, Alex (26), and daughters, Andie (16) and Hunter (16). Welcome Lisa!
Welcome Dana Mallett
Dana started as a Program Assistant for the Center for the Advancement for Teaching and Learning (CATL) in December 2014. She previously worked for Greek Life at Illinois College for two years. Dana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and her Master of Science degree in Human and Community Resources at UW-Stevens Point. She is from Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Dana and her husband, Justin, have two children – Jayden (8) and Maya (3). Welcome Dana!
Welcome Aaron Maternowski
Aaron started in December 2014 as a Database Administrator. He previously worked for Cellcom for over two years, and WS Packaging for 11 years. Aaron enjoys being an Assistant Instructor at Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense, and is from DePere. Aaron and his wife, Christine, their daughter, Jaina (9) and son, Rand (5), live in New Franken. Welcome Aaron!
ETF Learning Opportunity Update — January Webinars
Attention Employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is offering several webinars during the month of January. See ETF’s information below regarding their upcoming webinars.
Webinars
Live Webinars Scheduled for January
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 our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Here is what others have said about our webinars:
“My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!”
“Thanks for having these valuable webinars. The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an “in office” meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job.”
5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement
Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within the next 12 months. We’ll review: choosing a termination date, how to request a retirement estimate – and how to read and understand it. We’ll also cover how to schedule a retirement appointment and – drum roll here – how to submit the retirement application.
Wednesday Jan 7, 2015 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Jan 9, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Monday Jan 12, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday Jan 15, 2015 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Overview of Wisconsin Retirement System
This webinar will cover participation in the WRS, vesting requirements, how the WRS is funded and benefits available under the WRS. Also included is a brief overview of the Core and Variable Trust Funds and how the WRS is structured.
Wednesday Jan 7, 2015 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Jan 15, 2015 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Jan 30, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
WRS Employer and Employee Contribution Rates
This webinar will review how employer and employee contributions help keep the WRS fully funded. We will discuss how the contribution rates are calculated, why they change annually, where those dollars go and the contribution rate changes for 2015.
Thursday Jan 8, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015 Noon – 12:30 p.m.
WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees
This one-hour webinar is for employees who are five years – or more – from retirement. The information presented will help you make sound, strategic decisions over the course of your career. Topics include vesting, ways to enhance a WRS retirement benefit, purchasing service, military service credit, the Core and Variable Trust Funds, contribution rates, the importance of a beneficiary form and how to complete one, and how “life event” changes affect retirement benefits.
Thursday Jan 8, 2015 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Jan 29, 2015 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Returning to Work After Retirement
Whether retired or planning to retire, do you need information about what happens if you decide to work again? This webinar is for you. 2013 Act 20, which was effective July 2, 2013 made some important changes to laws that affect retired WRS members planning to return to work. This webinar covers the old law as well as the changes that provided by Act 20.
Thursday Jan 22, 2015 Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Winter Break Fitness Challenge
Monday, January 5, 2015 – Sunday, January 25, 2015
Whether you frequent the Kress or have yet to visit since the announcement of the Faculty/Staff Free Membership Program, NOW is your time to do so while working towards weekly prizes!
All Faculty/Staff have free UNLIMITED access to the Kress Events Center over the Winter Break time period.
To participate:
- Visit the Kress during business hours and check-in at the front desk (campus ID & a second pair of shoes required). Check out the Kress winter break group fitness classes for a new way to spice up your workout and get active!
- Ask the front desk attendant for an entry slip for the Faculty/Staff Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
- Complete the slip and give back to the front desk attendant to enter for the drawing.
- You will receive one entry slip each time you visit the Kress during the Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
All entry slips will be compiled by week for entry to a drawing:
| DRAWING PERIOD | Date of Drawing | |
| 1 | Mon, 1/5 to Sun, 1/11 | Monday, January 12th |
| 2 | Mon, 1/12 to Sun, 1/18 | Tuesday, January 20th |
| 3 | Mon, 1/19 to Sun, 1/25 | Monday, January 26th |
Each weekly drawing winner will receive a gift card donated by Massage Envy!
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!
From Bagels to the Board Room Lunch n’ Learn
| From Bagels to the Board Room Lunch n’ Learn | |
| Event Basics | |
| When: | Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 11 a.m. Registration & Networking 11:30 a.m. Lunch Served 12 p.m. Presentation 1 p.m. Conclusion |
| Where: | The Woods Golf Club/Blitz Sports Bar 530 Erie Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311 |
| Fee: | $15 Members of Current $20 Nonmembers of Current Free with 2014 Lunch n’ Learn or All-Inclusive Events Package – Learn More |
| Menu: | Buffet of chef’s choice of two soups (one vegetarian), turkey sandwich, hot roast beef sandwich, build your own garden salad, vegetarian pasta salad, fresh fruit salad, assorted dessert bars, coffee and milk. |
| Register: | (920) 437-8704 rsvp@titletown.orgonline There is a 96-hour cancellation policy for this event. |
| Event Overview | |
| From Bagels to the Board Room: A Baker’s Dozen of TipsAt just 23 years old, Ann Seidl opened the first fresh bagel shop north of Milwaukee with friend, Sue Hougard. SueAnn’s Bagels became a seven-location bagel/coffee business. Throughout her time managing her chain of stores and then moving onto the corporate world at BayCare Clinic, Ann has gathered a few tips she would have liked to have known at 23.Ann has mastered owning a small business, managed teams of all shapes and sizes and worked in a variety of industries – all while balancing a family with a demanding career. Ann will share her “baker’s dozen” of tips that she has learned – and how you can apply these tips to a successful and evolving career. | |
| About the Speaker | |
| Ann Seidl Director of Marketing/Public Relations BayCare ClinicAnn Seidl is the director of marketing and public relations for BayCare Clinic. Ann is a Luxemburg native and a UW- Green Bay alumna. In 2005, Ann joined BayCare Clinic and in 2006, she sold SueAnn’s Bagels, a seven-location bagel/coffee business that she co-founded 17 years prior.At BayCare Clinic, she provides strategic planning and brand management for advertising, promotions, public relations and overall communications. Ann is building regional awareness of the clinic’s stellar medical reputation and advanced capabilities. She directs the BayCare Clinic Foundation and Government Relations Board, along with serving on the Foundation’s board. Throughout her career, Ann has served and volunteered for several community boards. |
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Attention Employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is offering several webinars during the month of December. See ETF’s information below regarding their upcoming webinars.
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.
- Tuesday Dec 9, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday Dec 11, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
- Monday Dec 15, Noon – 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday Dec 18, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Annuity Options
Choosing a WRS annuity option is one of the most important decisions you will face. This webinar will cover all of the WRS annuity options and help you understand them so that you can make an informed decision. We will also explain the important differences between a beneficiary and a named survivor.
- Thursday Dec 11, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday Dec 16, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Friday Dec 19, Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Choosing When to Retire
This webinar will focus primarily on choosing your optimal termination and WRS benefit effective dates. The focus will include not only the “December versus January” decision, but also how retirement timing at any point during the year can affect your retirement annuity amount and other employee retirement benefits as well.
*Please note that due to the popularity of this webinar your registration will be approved on a first come first serve basis if your registration is denied it is due to the webinar being at maximum capacity. Please choose a new date/time if this should happen. Thank you*
- Wednesday Dec 10, 11:30 a.m. – Noon
- Tuesday Dec 16, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday Dec 17, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WRS Employee and Employer Contribution Rates
This webinar will review how employer and employee contributions help keep the WRS fully funded. We will discuss how the contribution rates are calculated, why they change annually, where those dollars go and the contribution rate changes for 2015.
- Tuesday Dec 9, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday Dec 17, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.