Posted 3-4-2018 (Dated 3-2-2018) Benefits of Belonging: HSTA benefits, discounts, free seminars and more!

MARCH 2018 Membership Services Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE HSTA is offering an EUTF Open-Enrollment workshop on Facebook Live  EUTF will be covering open enrollment deadlines, plan changes for 2018, how to complete the EC-1/EC-1H enrollment form if employees are making changes to their plans, things to consider when selecting a plan, and money saving tips. Save the date to watch the live presentation on HSTA's Facebook page and write in your questions: March 27 at 5 p.m.  The presentation will be archived on our FB page and you can watch it any time. Don't forget open-enrollment is April 2 – 30.  For more information on open enrollment and to check out their other open-enrollment workshop dates, click here. EUTF is also offering pre-retirement workshops.  Click here for dates, times and locations Take advantage of our AMAZING prices just for members.   For only $150 ($800 regular price), you receive a 3- or 4-day preparation course about becoming an National Board Certified Teacher.  This includes all materials and refreshments.  NBCT Jump Start Workshop Oahu: -- Section #20180 Dates: June 12, 13, 14 and 15 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala Kapuna Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Please register by June 2  NBCT Jump Start Workshop Hawaii Island: -- Section #20181 Dates and times: TBD NBCT Jump Start Workshop Kauai: -- Section #20182 Dates: June 19, 20 and 21 8:30 am - 3:30 pm daily Kauai High School 3577 Lala Rd, Lihue, HI 96766 Please register by June 9  NBCT Jump Start Workshop Maui -- Section #20183 Dates: June 26, 27, 28 and 29 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily Kamehameha Maui Campus 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy Pukalani, HI 96768 Please register by June 16 NBCT Jump Start Workshop Molokai: -- Section #20184 Dates and times: TBD Register here for all sections Is Long Term Care Insurance part of your retirement planning? If not, consider it.  Here’s why …….. Protect your retirement assets Minimize dependence on family members and others Control how, where, and from whom you receive care Medicare does not cover Long-Term Care cost if you are unable to dress or feed yourself; this is considered a non-medical issue Want more information about Long Term Care?  Check out our website at www.hstaveba.org or call our office at 808-440-6940 or 1-800-637-4926 (toll free from neighbor islands).

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Get Easy Access to NEA MB's Most Requested Deals and Discounts Disney discounts? You bet! A steal on a new laptop? Of course! Here we answer the most frequently asked questions about where to find hot member-only deals. NEA Retirement Specialists Upcoming Spring 2018 Seminars:  “Are You on Track to Retire?” (target audience: 50’s-60’s)   This seminar will focus on getting ready for retirement.  We will be talking about the State of Hawaii ERS pension and Social Security.  We will also be covering retirement projections, various investment vehicles, the importance of the catch-up provision for those over 50 years old, their risk tolerance as they prepare to retire and long-term care insurance.  This seminar will also include a quick introduction to estate planning (wills, trusts, probate, and legacy planning). OAHU: Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. at Prince Waikiki RSVP to Tereen: (808) 951-7185, x21 by 2/22/18 Tuesday, March 20, 11 a.m. at Prince Waikiki RSVP to Tereen: (808) 951-7185, x21 by 3/8/18 Tuesday, April 10, 5:30 p.m. at Waikele Golf Club RSVP to Tereen: (808) 951-7185, x21 by 3/30/18 Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m. at Waikele Golf Club (Leeward Chapter Host) RSVP to Tereen: (808) 951-7185, x21 by 4/16/18 HAWAII ISLAND - HILO: Thursday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. at Hilo Hawaiian RVSP by 4/9/18 to Debbie: (808) 951-7185, x19 or here KAUAI: Tuesday, April 17, 4 p.m. at Ho’okipa Café RSVP by 4/7/18 to Iris: (808) 951-7185, 15 or here **************************************************** “Getting Started” (target audience: 20’s-40’s) This seminar begins with a quick introduction to members' State of Hawaii ERS pension and Social Security Benefits.  This seminar focuses on setting financial goals, budgeting, learning about various investment vehicles, the importance of investing early, and an introduction to insurance.  We will also cover which teachers might be eligible for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.  We will also give you an introduction to saving for college using either a 529 plan or Coverdell education savings account. KAUAI: Tuesday, March 27, 4 p.m. (venue to be determined) – Meal provided RSVP by 3/17/18 to Debbie: (808) 951-7185, x19 or here MAUI: Thursday, March 29, 4 p.m. at Wailuku Elementary School - Meal provided RSVP by 3/19/18 to Iris: (808) 951-7185, x15 or here WEBINAR: Tuesday, March 13, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm RSVP by 3/9/18  here Tuesday, April 24, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm RSVP by 4/20/18 here   The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is pleased to announce that we are now official partners with Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. HSTA members are eligible for the Community Partnership Program, which provides free benefits to individuals and organizations that make our communities better places to live through volunteerism, philanthropy or employment. Benefits include: Substantial discounts on funeral and cemetery services arranged in advance of need Savings that extend to the immediate family   A free, no-obligation information session and pre-planning guide To find out more and to reserve your spot in a free information session, please call Daniel Chinn at 808- 392-8479. Hawaiian Airlines is offering members a 5% discount on their round trip transpacific web fares.  Click on the logo now to start saving! Use that link to make a reservation and 5% will be automatically deducted from your round trip flights between SEA, PDX, SMF, OAK, SFO, SJC, LAX, SAN PHX, LAS, JFK and Hawaii.  No discount code necessary.