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June 2010 Newsletter
 
Pride, Inc.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Vol. 17 No. 6 June, 2010
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A. Christ 7/1; A. Albrecht 7/3; J. Johnson 7/4; A. Liggins 7/8; J. Chaussee 7/9; J. Kary 7/11; P Thorson 7/11; J. Puttre 7/15; D. Long 7/16; M. Aamold 7/17; M. Erhart 7/17; B. Kautzman 7/18; T. Kellar 7/18; S. MB 7/18; e. Kirby 7/18; T. Kocis 7/19; L. Peterson 7/20; S. Miller 7/21; M. Gilvert 7/24; L. Strand 7/25; N. Patterson 7/26; L. Sitter 7/27; S. Lightfield 7/27; B. Kouba 7/30; K. Dutchuk 7/31.

MISCELLANEOUS
 
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions the 555 voice mail box is once again up and running. The items we get will be addressed in the What's Happening each month, or if you would like to leave your name, it will be addressed individually.

Pride Manchester is looking for mentors.  If you are interested in mentoring a child one hour per week, please contact Mindy, Family & Volunteer Coordinator at 223-5600.

 
ACCOLADES

Thank you to everybody who volunteered for the McQuade Tournament working gates.  Everything went pretty smooth, except the raining of course.  I will let you know how much we took in when we hear.  Thanks again! 

 

Pride, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Highlights

Eligibility

All Contributions: You must work 1,000 hours within 12 months and be at least age 21 to contribute to the Plan.

Initial Entry Dates

All Contributions After completing the eligibility requirements, you will enter the Plan on the following January 1 or July 1, whichever comes first.

Contributions 

Employee Pre-Tax Contribution Limits: Up to 100% of your compensation, not to exceed $15,500. If you are at least age 50 by December 31, you may contribute an additional $5,000 in catch-up contributions (2008 limits).

Changes to Contribution Amounts: Changes are permitted quarterly upon written notification to the Employer.

Employer Matching Contributions: Your Employer will match 100% on the first 4% of compensation contributed.

Employer Discretionary Contributions: You must work 1,000 hours during the year and be employed on June 30 to receive the discretionary contribution, if one is made.

Rollover Contributions: A tax-free rollover from a former Employer's qualified retirement plan or a traditional IRA is permitted prior to satisfying the Plan's eligibility requirements.

Vesting: You are always 100% vested in your contributions and roll-over balances. Employer matching and discretionary contributions vest according to your "years of service." A Year of Service is a year that you work at least 1,000 hours.

Year(s) of Service                                Vesting Amount

1…………………………………………………….25%
2…………………………………………………….50%
3…………………………………………………….75%
4……………………………………………………100%

Distributions

Distributions: During employment you may withdraw from your account due to hardship or upon reaching age 59 1/2. You may also withdraw your full account balance upon termination of employment, death or disability.

Investment Options

Investment Options: Information about the investment options for this Plan is included in the packet.  Prospectuses are available on the individual funds website or by logging on to your account at www.statebanks.com.  Changes to investment instructions can be made online or by calling either the SBT Customer Service Line or voice response unit (VRU).

Refer to the Summary Plan Description for detailed information about the Plan.

 
BUSINESS OFFICE
Copies of Pride's Summary Plan Documents are available on the Missouri Ave site network (G:\Forms\Documentation) for the following: Cafeteria Plan, Medical & Dental Plans and the 401k Plan. If you do not have access to the Missouri Ave site network please contact the Business Office for a copy of these documents.

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TIME AND ATTENDANCE
Please make sure you are dialing the right number when punching in or out (250-8527).
VACATION/PTO HOURS
You cannot carry over more than 240 hours vacation/PTO hours from one fiscal year to the next fiscal year. At the end of the fiscal year you will lose any hours in excess of 240. It is your responsibility to check the number of hours you have on your remittance advice (pay stub). If you are not sure, you may check with the Business Office. You should check regularly, since leave must be approved by your team leader. Don't wait until the end of the fiscal year! (June 30th)
 
MILEAGE SHEETS
All mileage forms must be turned in to your supervisor by the 15th of the month. The forms are then due into the Business Office by the 20th. Any forms received after the 20th may not meet the payroll deadline and will then go on to your next month's paycheck.

The end of the fiscal year is upon us and we need all mileage through June 30th turned into supervisors by July 1st.  Supervisors must turn the forms into the business office by July 2nd.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The school at Pride Manchester is asking that everybody save their box tops from General Mills products. The box tops are then turned in and vouchers are received to be used to buy school supplies, go on field trips/activities, or whatever the children desire. There is a drop off spot at the Missouri office and at Pride Manchester.
 
BENEFITS ENROLLMENT/CHANGES
Please remember that you have 30 days from your Eligibility date or a qualifying event to meet with the Business Office to complete the Paperwork for all benefits. This included the HWB (Higher rate of pay option). A change of status determines your eligibility date and a list of qualifying events can be provided by the business office. If you do not enroll within the 30 days, you must wait until you have a qualifying event to enroll or change your benefit options.
 
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The school at Pride Manchester is asking that everybody save their box tops from General Mills products. The box tops are then turned in and vouchers are received to be used to buy school supplies, go on field trips/activities, or whatever the children desire. There is a drop off spot at the Missouri office and at Pride Manchester.
 

FACEBOOK Page

Check out Pride’s new face book page (www.facebook.com/prideinc.org)

 
CONGRATULATIONS

 Trisha Buechler has completed all her requirements for DD Certification in June. Congratulations Trisha!

 
JOKE OF THE MONTH

A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories.  After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. “But why?”, they asked, as they moved off.  “Because,” he said, “I can’t stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.”