Good evening all,

Here is the lowdown for this week:

A MESSAGE FROM HR/BUSINESS OFFICE

Exciting information regarding our insurances can be found in the attached documents! There is a lot to look over, so please read carefully.Open Enrollment for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Open enrollment for 2020 is from December 1st- December 15th, 2019, for benefits to begin on January 1st, 2020. The first deductions will come out of your paycheck starting January 15th, 2019. Attached are the enrollment forms, which can also be found at the front desk in the Williston Office. These will be placed at the front desk next week. If you need the enrollment forms sent to you digitally, please email sdhumanresources@sdplus.org.

Please fill outthe enrollment forms only if you are a new member or you are making changes to your 2019 coverage. If you are choosing not to enroll in our BCBS Health Insurance, please sign a waiver for 2020 (also found at the front desk in Williston and attached). All enrollment forms and waivers are due to HR by 12.18.19.

Open enrollment for 401k

A reminder that the next enrollment for 401K is January 1st. Attached is the enrollment form (Sd Associates Payroll Authorization). If you are a full-time employee who has been here for at least 6 months and you wish to enroll, please complete and send to HR no later than 12.18.19.You do not need to complete new forms if you are already enrolled and no changes are needed.

2020 Program Calendar

Attached is a revised program calendar for 2020. BAs–this calendar has already been passed along to families. As usual, individual client schedule for next month will be along later this month.

Food Drive Hey to all our amazing staff at SD!
With winter upon us, I wanted to reach out to you all in an effort to help support a local organization! Sadly, as we all know, hunger, homelessness, and mental illness doesn’t change with the seasons. This time of year can be especially difficult for those who are less fortunate. Pathways, a local organization that works to end homelessness and other difficulties our fellow Vermonters face, will sponsor a food drive this winter.
WHEN: December 1st thru January 31st WHERE: Boxes/bins will be in the lobby for staff to put donations in (hoping to have these set up by this Friday) **If bins aren’t there Friday and you have items to donate, please put in Operations office upstairs** WHAT: Non-perishable food items (see attached list)
It would be so warming to fill these boxes ten times over! You’re an awesome group of caring, compassionate and driven people! Let’s rock this drive!
If you have any questions, email operationsadmin@sdplus.org
THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING SO AMAZING <3

Montpelier is also sponsoring a food drive. Please remember to bring in any donations you would like to make during this time of giving.  We have a tote in the office that still has plenty of space in it!  There is a list in the tote of things to donate.

HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER AT WILLISTON OFFICE

Yankee Swap: Come enjoy some holiday cheer with your co-workers!

What: Yankee swap: Gifts $15 or less (funny, serious, homemade, re-gift…all gift types welcome!)

When: Friday, December 20th, after the last team meeting (5:30 PM)

Where: Cornerstone Office (i.e new office)

Who: All staff are welcome!

Snacks provided. BYOB. Hope to see you there!

General Williston Info

If you require assistance in the case of an emergency (a SUPPORT need), please press down the call button for at least two seconds. This allows time for the signal to transmit to the buzzer.

Please remember to take the time to do dishes with or for your client if you use them.

The front door has been sticking open a little bit due to variable temperatures. When opening or closing it, please make sure it shuts all the way.

Need snow tires, or know someone who does? Treat yourself  (or someone else to the perfect gift courtesy of…

Hello friends!

Cold weather is HERE, and so is the snow (dun dun DUNNNN). Time for warm clothes, hearty food and SNOW TIRES!!

Derek “the tire king” Barrows would like to offer help in finding affordable shoes for your car (or maybe just some all seasons with some more meat). Tires are the only part of your car that touch the road… don’t neglect them!

If you’re interested, you can email me directly (derek.barrows@sdplus.org) using the subject line I NEED TIRES – John P. Doe. Please include your car’s tire size and/or year, make and model. Tire sizes look like this: 225 55 R16. 3 digit number, two digit number, R two digit number. A budget is helpful, too!

Good snow tires can be found for as low as $150-200. Or, ball out and I’ll find you some bad a** treads that will take you to the Arctic Circle.

Safe travels out there!

Have a great rest of the week! Thanks for the effort you put in each and every day.