FYI: Highlights from the Executive Council and other news of note

April 2016

SCCC President McKay received a leadership award from the LI Federation of Labor on March 3. From left are Kevin Peterman, Dr. McKay and John Durso, LI Federation of Labor president. (photo by Jack Miller)

President McKay honored at Long Island Federation: On March 3, the Long Island Federation of Labor honored Dr. Shaun L. McKay, SCCC president, with a Leadership Award at their annual celebration of leaders.

Financial Planning & Loan Forgiveness Seminar: In addition to the popular financial planning workshop, this year the FA is adding a loan forgiveness seminar on April 22 from 9 am to 12 pm. This beneficial workshop will take place in Southampton Building Room 22.

Vote in the FA elections: Don't forget to vote in this spring's EC elections! The list of areas in which elections are being held this year is in the last issue of The WORD. Things to know:
- Ballots must arrive in the FA’s post office box before Tuesday, May 3, at noon. Do not bring your ballot to the FA office; this will invalidate your vote. Follow the instructions on the ballot and send it via U.S. postal service.
- Only members who have completed an FA voter registration card and enrollment form are eligible to vote. If you haven’t submitted the above forms and wish to vote in future elections, contact the FA office at 451-4151.

Prescription drug claim forms: Prescription drug claims for 2015 must be received by Daniel H. Cook by April 30, 2016. The form is available at the Benefit Fund office, Southampton 224D (Ammerman), or on our website:www.fascc.org/beta/docs/rx2014.doc.

"The Bridge to Opportunity" is the theme for this year's Foundation Gala: On Thursday, May 5, the FA will join friends from the college and community at the Huntington Hilton to honor SCCC alum and Stony Brook University professor Dr. Robert Frey for the generous support of The Frey Family Foundation and for his dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Join us!

Help the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO) to Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 14: Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices and deliver them to local community food banks, pantries and shelters. The drive has delivered more than one billion pounds of food the past 24 years. To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday in May. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted and delivered to an area food bank or pantry, where it is available for needy families. Kudos to our brothers and sisters in the NALC union for helping the 49 million people facing hunger every day in America, including nearly 16 million children.

Commencement is Sunday, May 15: The FA encourages all members to attend Commencement on Sunday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. Faculty should RSVP for the event in MySCCC. Commencement is a time for faculty to demonstrate their pride in the hard work and accomplishments of the graduating class.

Vote on your local school budget on May 17: Don’t forget to vote on the budget for your local school district on Tuesday, May 17. Learn more about specific district funding on the NYSUT website.

Mark your calendars for FA Leadership & New Member Appreciation Dinner: This year the FA will honor new members and activists on Wednesday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the Bellport County Club. Save the date!