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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Posted 10-5-2017 (Dated 9-29-2017) Benefits of Belonging to HSTA
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES NEWSLETTEROCTOBER 2017
Student Loan Forgiveness and Financial Planning Workshop
October 10 330 - 530 pm
The latest NEA Member Benefit research shows that recent graduates are leaving schools with greater and greater debt.
This presentation focuses on how teachers who teach in "high-impact schools" can get a portion of their Stafford and Perkins loans forgiven. In addition, we will cover the basics of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program which applies to all full-time HSTA members who have federal loans.
Basic financial planning tips on how to live with debt, save for retirement despite paying off debt and the importance of having a plan will also be covered.
This workshop is available either in person or virtually. Please select your preference when you RSVP.
Join the excitement at the Oh Baby! Family Expo 2017 “Hawaii's Largest Baby And Kids Expo," Oct. 7 and 8 at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Co-produced with the Hawaii Party Expo and the Hawaii Toy and Game Expo. That's Three Expos in One - Three Times the Fun.
The expo will feature over 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for Hawaii's prenatal to families with children 12 and under. At the show, you’ll find expert speakers, demonstrations, activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Come see caterers, venues, entertainers and party suppliers at the Hawaii Party Expo, a great resource for your next school function (i.e. fun fair, grad night, etc). Or bring your kids down to the Toy and Game Expo to experience the latest STEM Toys of 2017. Let the kids play, discover and interact in our special hands-on play area at the show.
Teachers can also get a head start on this year's flu season by getting their flu shots right at the show in the CVS/ Longs Drugs Booth.
It's everything you need at one show. Don't miss this three expos in one event, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8, 10 am to 5 pm at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. General admission is $5.50, Children 5 and under are FREE. See you there!
HSTA members can show their HSTA card and a photo ID to the box office to receive a $1 OFF the $5.50 general admission price. One discount per HSTA card.
Are you expecting or thinking about starting a family? Let our Uniserv Director share helpful information so you can plan and prepare for your time with your baby.
People Attentive to CHildren (PATCH) is Hawaii’s statewide child care resource and referral agency. We support parents, child care providers, and local communities to find, plan, pay for and provide quality child care.
Hawaii Mothers' Milk is a private non-profit, agency helping Hawaii Mothers since 1975. Our agency offers a number of services which help families who choose to breastfeed their babies, to enjoy a successful and healthy start.
Pink, blue, or yellow? The decisions may seem endless when you’re expecting. Financial decisions can be some of life’s toughest decisions. Let HawaiiUSA help you choose wisely. HawaiiUSA, where life matters.
The Early Intervention Programs provide services for children birth to three years of age with special needs and their families. Specialists support parents in helping their child develop. Services are provided where the child lives, learns and grows.
Injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Hawaii for all children, responsible for more deaths of children ages 1-17 than all other causes combined. Our mission is to prevent and reduce injuries to children in Hawaii.
Do you have enough sick leave to cover you if you couldn’t work due to illness, injury, or a new baby?
The HSTA VEBA Trust is committed to HSTA members and offers Short-Term Income Protectionplan especially for new HSTA Members.
As an added benefit, the HSTA VEBA Trust subsidizes up to $10 of the monthlypremium for all enrolled members.
Learn more about this plan at our website, www.hstaveba.org or call the HSTA VEBA Trust office at 440-6940 (Oahu) or 1-800-637-4926 (Neighbor Islands).
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SEA LIFE PARK
From October 1 – December 31, 2017, HSTA members can enjoy a number of discounts when they visit Sea Life Park:
Discounted Admission(valid for each member and up to 8 additional guests)
Adult $14.99 plus tax(regular price $39.99)
Junior (3-12 years ) $9.99 plus tax (regular price $24.99)
Children under 3 are free
10% discount on retail items or food and beverage(must provide HSTA ID)
$ 3 parking charge (HSTA member only)
Dolphin Interactives
Dolphin Royal Swim- $142.50 plus tax (regular price $254.99)
Dolphin Swim Adventure- $110 plus tax (regular price $189.99)
Dolphin Encounter- $80 plus tax (regular price $129.99)
Dolphin Aloha - $40 plus tax (regular price $69.99)
As teachers, our primary duty and responsibility are to teach. But before we had an HSTA contract, we also had non-professional duties like cafeteria supervision and cleaning classrooms. Thanks to the work of past HSTA members and leaders, our contract prohibits those types of non-professional duties.
Check out your contract Article VI -Z for more details
NEA Retirement Specialists
NEA Retirement Specialists are local advisors who live and work within your community. As NEA Retirement Specialists, our goal is to help you stay on track so that you can retire on time and achieve the lifestyle you’ve always desired for your retirement years.
The NEA Retirement Specialist designation means that NEA Retirement Specialist are financial advisors trained in the K-12 Education Retirement Market.
Services We Provide:
• Workshops and seminars on retirement
• Discounted investment products for NEA members
• Customized retirement reports
• A choice of investment strategies endorsed by the NEA
• Regular reviews to track your retirement progress
• Services are also available for your spouse
Registration for member-led HSTA professional development sections (all 3-PD credits) is now open and classes are listed on www.pd.hsta.org. As a reminder, signing up for HSTA PD courses is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
Go pde3.k12.hi.us (PDE3) and add yourself to the wait-list for a specific section of a course
Next, go to www.pd.hsta.org and make payment for that specific course section
Lastly, once payment is received, HSTA will move you from the “Wait-List” to “Registered” on PDE3 and your enrollment will be confirmed via email
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