Logo
May 2010 Newsletter

 

 
Pride, Inc.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Vol. 17 No. 5 May, 2010
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer

Unsubscribe from this NewsLetter: #unsubscribe#

STAFF CHANGES

Welcome to Breanne Cox to North Rosser and ISLA.

Welcome Nate Beal, DSP, at Manchester House.

Welcome back to Pride, Katie Schmidt whom has accepted the Program Coordinator position in Pride’s Youth Mentor department.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

M. Fix 6/4; M. Muth 6/5; S. Yantzer 6/5; M. Fritel 6/8; R. Hohn 6/8; Al Breding 6/8; S. Kromarek 6/9; B. Meier 6/10; M. Fowler 6/11; Y. Stretches 6/13; C. Bercier 6/13; K. Harm 6/14; N. Beal 6/15; C. Cheeks 6/17; M. Keller 6/17; S. Hochhalter 6/19; B. Sargent 6/21; A. Kuntz 6/21; J. Wittmier 6/22; K. McCormick 6/22; C. Mertz 6/25; A. Doering 6/26; K. Riehl 6/28; S. Mettler 6/28; B. Chaussee 6/29.

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.
 
ACCOLADES

Thank you to all the team members at Heritage for covering all my hours while was in the hospital.  Kim Vliem

FACEBOOK PAGE

Check out Pride’s new face book page (www.facebook.com/prideinc.org). You must be a member of Facebook to view the page.

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.

Pride Health NewsLetter

TopHealth Online

http://www.personalbest.com/TopHealthOnline/Login.aspx?issue=262

Sign in: PRIDE

Password: 70healthy12

 

 
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.

Pride has purchased “The Biggest Loser, Six Weeks to a Healthier You” book for each team member. Please pick up your free book from Jess in the Business Office.

 

PAY PERIODS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011

 

 

Time Card

Starting Date

 

 

Time Card

Cut Off Date

 

Time Matrix information to

Business Office

by 12 PM:

 

 

Pay day

 

 

Length of

pay cycle

June 20, 2010

July 17, 2010

July 22, 2010

July 30, 2010

4 weeks

July 18, 2010

August 21, 2010

August 25, 2010 (Wed)

August 31, 2010

5 weeks

August 22, 2010

September 18, 2010

September 23, 2010

September 30, 2010

4 weeks

September 19, 2010

October 16, 2010

October 21, 2010

October 29, 2010

4 weeks

October 17, 2010

November 13, 2010

November 18, 2010

November 30, 2010

4 weeks

November 14, 2010

December 18, 2010

Dec. 22, 2010 10am (Wed)

December 31, 2010

5 weeks

December 19, 2010

January 15, 2011

January 20, 2011

January 31, 2011

4 weeks

January 16, 2011

February 19, 2011

February 22, 2011 (Tue)

February 28, 2011

5 weeks

February 20, 2011

March 19, 2011

March 24, 2011

March 31, 2011

4 weeks

March 20, 2011

April 16, 2011

April 21, 2011

April 29, 2011

4 weeks

April 17, 2011

May 21, 2011

May 24, 2011 10am (Tue)

May 31, 2011

5 weeks

May 22, 2011

June 18, 2011

June 23, 2011

June 30, 2011

4 weeks

  Dates in BOLD:   Changes to the normal pay cycle and/or corrected reports due early.

  

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.
 

NOTE FROM CEO

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to individuals who have requested services from Pride.  You make a difference everyday in their life.   Pride recently purchased a three bedroom house for two individuals that receive 24 hour services to live in.  In a very short time, this house became their home. They have taken a lot of pride in the home and are enjoying the ability to have a backyard and a garden for the first time in their life.

The McQuade softball tournament is just around the corner and we need your help.  By volunteering to work the gates, Pride will receive part of the proceeds from the tournament.  In the past we have used the funds for many different things including securing the financing for the home just mentioned. Without your participation in this event, that would not of happened.  Please contact Jani at 258-7838, Ext. 128 to sign up.

Thank you 

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.
 
Other Info/Updates

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.

Pride Manchester is also selling “Kid Friendly” cookbooks for $5.  Please see Jani at Missouri Office Building if you are interested.

CONGRATULATIONS

June Berger, Britni Kelly, and Dani Olson completed all their requirements for DD Certification in May. Congratulations ladies!

         Congratulations to Laura Gitter on her promotion to the Residential Youth Services Team Coordinator, and thank you for all the time and effort you put in the Youth Mentor department.

JOKE OF THE MONTH

Having lost weight over the past few years, a lady was discarding things from her wardrobe that no longer fit.  Her seven year old daughter was watching as she held up a huge pair of slacks. “Wow.” The lady said, “I must have worn these when I was a hundred and eighty.”  Her daughter looked puzzled and asked, “How old are you now?”