• The FA is looking for a new treasurer: FA Treasurer Pete DiGregorio is resigning on June 8. The FA Bylaws Article V states that in the event of an officer vacancy (other than president) and more than one year has elapsed since the election, the president will notify the Executive Council (EC) of the vacancy and appoint a search committee to present candidates to the EC for approval. The candidate chosen by the EC will then serve the remainder of the unexpired term of office.
  
  Questions about what’s involved in being an FA officer can be directed to any of the current officers; questions about serving as treasurer should be directed to current treasurer Pete. The duties of the treasurer are identified in the FA Bylaws Article II.A.4 as follows:

1. Receive, hold, disburse, and maintain accurate records of all Faculty Association funds.
2. Disburse funds through checks cosigned by the President or other designated officer.
3. Chair the Budget Committee and prepare a proposed annual budget in conjunction with that committee and submit a monthly financial statement to the Executive Council.
4. Recommend acceptance or rejection of the proposed budget by the Executive Council.
5. Ensure that each member receives a copy of the approved budget and of the annual financial report.
6. Arrange for the annual auditing of the Faculty Association books.
7. Supervise activities of the Faculty Association bookkeeper.
8. Ensure, in collaboration with the Secretary, that a current listing of the membership of the Faculty Association is maintained.
9. Serve as a Trustee/Treasurer to the Faculty Association Benefit Fund.
10. Serve as a delegate to the NYSUT Representative Assembly and the AFT Convention.
11. Attend meetings of the Executive Council.
12. Perform other duties customary to the office or as assigned by the Executive Council.

• Benefit Fund optical update: The FA Benefit Fund is pleased to report that we offer a new out-of-network optical benefit. You will receive $40 for an eye exam and $210 for materials (i.e., glasses, contact lenses). Please call Mary Kaffaga in the Benefit Fund to determine your eligibility at 631-732-6500, and she will provide you with a reimbursement form. While this benefit started January 1, 2026, the optical benefit runs on an academic year (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026).
  
  
• Prescription drug claim forms: Prescription drug claims for 2025 must be received by Daniel H. Cook by April 30, 2026. The form is available on the Benefit Fund forms page on the FA website.


• EMHP updates: Faculty must submit all unpaid 2025 medical claims to Empire Blue Cross by March 31, 2026, to receive reimbursement for covered out-of-pocket expenses. Forms are on the EMHP website: www.emhp.org/members.aspx.
  
  
• Update your personal email with the FA, please: The FA would like members to update their personal, non-SCCC email address with the FA. Please call (631-451-4151) or email Anita to do so. Thank you!