November 2013 - Athens State University

HR NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2013
Athens State University Human Resources
300 North Beaty Street, Founders Hall
Athens, AL 35611
256-216-3314
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BIRTHDAYS
RETIREMENT
WELLNESS
PEEHIP FOR RETIREES
FLASHBACK
HOLIDAY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
BABIES
ALABAMA SHAKES
DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
NEW STAFF LUNCHEON
ABOUT
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
LaDoris Baugh
Robin Downs
Rochelle Biffle
Saralyn Mitchell
Valarie Hendrix
Nora Lee
Quanda Stevenson
Deborah Tarpley
Lisa Hyde
Del ONeal
Phyllis Claxton
Derek Newland
Nicki Johns
Tina Hicks
Kelly Leigeber
Tracy Hicks
Justin Riddle
Brandy McMahan
Mark Gale
Jill Cook
Bebe Shaw
Dan Whitson
Emily McGahee
Tom Pieplow
Darlene Turner-White
RETIREMENT ADVISING AVAILABLE
Visit www.rsa-al.gov for
Retirement Advising Schedules or
contact the
Office of Human Resources.
Athens State is happy to welcome the Retirement System of Alabama to our campus on November 6 and 7 to
conduct Individual Counseling Appointments in the Founders Hall Parlor. These appointments are available in
20-minute slots and they fill up very fast. Please take advantage if you meet the criteria and are interested.
Information on available positions at Athens State can be found at:
jobs.athens.edu
WELLNESS INFORMATION
Take a look at all of the Wellness Information that is provided by the retirement system through their PEEHIP
link. There is a wealth of information concerning good health. Check out these great resources on your way to
better health! The link includes information on:
*Scale Back Alabama
*Wellness Videos
*Stress Management, Food Labels
*BeHealthy.com
*Baby Yourself
*Alabama Tobacco Quitline
*Flu Shots
*Shingles Vaccine
*Walking Works
*Disease Management
*BMI Calculator
……And much more!
PEEHIP INSURANCE FOR RETIREES
When you are considering the decision about “if” and
“when” to retire, it is very important to work with the
PEEHIP Office as well as the Social Security Office to discuss
your individual situation concerning enrollment in the
insurance plan. In most cases, you should sign up for
Medicare Part A as well as Part B to have adequate
coverage with PEEHIP after you retire. Be mindful of those
enrollment dates for Medicare as you approach your
retirement date.
FLASHBACK
Who is this Flashback? The answer will be in next month’s newsletter. 
Answer to last month’s Flashback: Kenneith Collins, Printing & Publications
HOLIDAYS
The University will be
closed November
27th, 28th, and 29th.
ACCSHRMA DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
The ACCSHRMA Diversity Conference was held at the Rensissance Hotel & Spa on Thursday, October 17th.
Athens State employees who attended are pictured.
Suzanne Sims, Valarie Hendrix, Jean Martin, Andryna Kuzmicic
SNIPS AND SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS!
Congratulations to Laura Allen and
her husband, Lance, on the birth of
their son
Logan Allen
born Monday, October 21 at 7:50
AM. He weighed 6 pounds 12
ounces, and is 18 inches long.
Mother & Baby are doing very
well!!!
ALABAMA SHAKES
Many of us remember Helen Nelson, a sweet lady
who was a member of our custodial staff for many
years, several of which were in the President’s
Home. What you may not know is that Helen’s
granddaughter, Brittany Howard, is the lead
singer for Alabama Shakes. We are very proud for
Helen for Brittany’s huge success in the
Entertainment World!
LUNCH FOR NEW STAFF MEMBERS
Members of the Staff Senate treated new staff members to lunch at Limestone Bay at Athens State
on Friday, October 18th. The new Staff member that attended was Julie Martin. Welcome, Julie!
Pictured with Julie are members of the Staff Senate. Laura Allen, Trish Di Lullo, Cathy Brett, Nicki
Johns, Damon Lares, Nancy Croomes, Chad Adams, Lynn Frank, Julie Martin, Penny Roberts, Dana
Waldrop.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHENS STATE STAFF MEMBERS
On Saturday, November 9th, Athens State University will have a work day on a local Habitat for Humanity
Home. No skills are required, just a willingness to help others. Grab a pair of gloves and wear your Athens
State t-shirt and meet at 8 am and work until noon. Contact Cathy Brett or Damon Lares concerning
additional details including the location of the new home. Lunch will be provided, so a headcount is
needed. Please contact Cathy Brett, cathy.brett@athens.edu, if you plan to work.
PRETTY IN PINK
The Pink Elephant Luncheon was held on Wednesday, October 16th, at the Limestone County Event
Center. In attendance from Athens State were Debbie Schaus, Suzanne Sims, Jerrie Smith, Barbara
Ferguson, Cathy Brett, Felicia Mucci, Laura Allen, Trish Di Lullo, Jean Martin, Necedah Henderson, Lisa
Payne, Vicki Johnson, Saralyn Mitchell.….. Not pictured: Diane Sauers and Jennifer Bunnell.
The Sherri Adams Pink Ribbon Run/Walk will be
Saturday, November 2nd at the Fitness Park next to the
Athens Limestone Wellness Center. The 5K race and
the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Online registration is closed, but participants
can register at the event. If you would
like to make a monetary donation, please send it to
Damon Lares today on behalf of TEAM SHERRI.
All donations will benefit
the Athens-Limestone Pink Elephant
Mammogram Scholarship Fund.
Sherri was the sister of our own Dwight Lovell
and the cousin of Vicki Johnson.
BOOOOO!
Athens State
Faculty and Staff
enjoying the
Halloween Activities!
ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER
Your ideas and suggestions are welcome! Contact Suzanne at suzanne.sims@athens.edu or at ext. 314 for
your suggestions and your ideas. The newsletter can be found at HR Newsletter and you will be sent an email
when a new edition is put on the web.
The Office of Human Resources is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time
(except holidays)
Human Resources | 300 North Beaty Street | Athens, AL 35611 | 256-216-3314
www.athens.edu