Document 1899742

CEA NEWSLETTER
WINTER 2008
DATES TO
REMEMBER

Nov 17—Jan 11
Be Well Holiday
Challenge

Nov 18 Brown Bag
Forum

Nov 27-28
Thanksgiving Break

Dec 24-26
Holiday Break

Jan. 1
New Year’s Day

Jan 15
CEA/PEA Ski Night

Jan 19
Human Rights Day

Feb 16
President’s Day
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
1st Quarter
Employee
2
2nd Quarter
Employee
2
Recipe:
Taco Soup
2
CEA Member
Feature
3
Ski Night
3
Be Well Holiday 3
Challenge
Scholarship
Form
4
CEA President’s Message
It seems like doom and gloom
are all around us as we listen to
the radio, watch the TV, and read
the newspaper. The nation is
hurting in many areas and it
ultimately has affected all of us.
Unfortunately the university isn’t
spared as the state finds itself in a
financial shortfall and we have
been asked to take budget cuts.
As President Albrecht and his
committee discuss ways to come
up with additional money or to
cut areas, we as classified
employees can do our part in
helping. We all need to pitch in
and take up the slack wherever
needed. We can all help with
energy costs by cutting back on
waste and excess use. Just a
simple gesture of turning off a
light in a restroom when leaving
will help.
In spite of these hard times,
good things continue to happen
across campus and specifically
with the classified employees.
We have just awarded
employee of the quarter for the
forward to our annual ski night at
Beaver Mountain in January.
We are working with our
Legislatures to encourage their
support on issues that greatly
affect the staff at USU.
Many things are in the works
for this coming year. So in spite
of the doom and gloom, I am
excited for the future and hope
that we will all work together to
make good things happen that
will benefit all of us.
Thank you for all you do and
carry on.
1st & 2nd quarters to two
outstanding employees. Our
committees are working hard to
coordinate and bring better
benefits to you. We are looking
CEA Scholarship
Please consider donating to the
CEA scholarship fund so that we
may assist in granting
scholarships to help classified
employees and/or their families
attain their educational goals. The
easiest way to contribute to the
CEA Scholarship Fund is through
the payroll deduction plan. Simply
download a donation form at
http://www.usu.edu/cea/
scholarships/pdf Payroll_Deduction_Form.pdf or fill
out the attached form and return it
to Pat Anderson, UMC 0120.
Please consider donating even
$1 monthly. Remember, your
contributions ARE tax deductible,
and your donation no matter how
large or small will make a
significant impact in the lives of
those who receive the scholarships.
Applications will be available on
the CEA website in March 2009
and awards will be given out at the
2009 CEA banquet in the spring.
If you are already donating to
the CEA scholarship fund, please
contact the Development Office and
make sure your donation is going to
the CEA Scholarship. We have had
two people that we know of who
thought they were donating to CEA
and they were not but were able to
redirect their donation to CEA.
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1st Employee of the Quarter
The Classified Employees
Association would like to take
a moment to recognize one of
our outstanding employees.
Linda Wilson has been
awarded employee of the first
quarter, 2008. Linda has been
with the university for eight
years. She is a Staff Assistant
III in the registrar’s office.
information and is always
willing to teach others. She has
a broad spectrum of training
and function and is known to
be a “solid rock” in the
registrar’s office. Linda is kind,
fun, friendly and willing to go
above and beyond the call of
duty. She is understanding,
helpful and a great listener.
Linda, thank you for your
hard work and dedication.
Linda is a dedicated
employee who rarely takes
time off and is always there
when you need her. She is
accurate, willing to learn, full
of valuable information and is
Congratulations!
Linda Wilson
2nd Employee of the Quarter
Tricia Brandenburg
The Classified
Employees
Association would
like to recognize
Tricia Brandenburg
as our Employee of
the second Quarter 2008.Tricia is a
Staff Assistant II in
the Electrical and
Computer
Engineering Dept.
She has been with the university for 6 years.
Co-workers say that Tricia
can do the work of at least 1
½ people. She is very efficient,
extremely professional and
always gets projects done
ahead of deadlines. She is
reliable, knowledgeable and
always goes the extra mile.
Students, staff and faculty
depend on Tricia, and she aims
to please. Her supervisor
describes her as a great asset
to the ECE department and
greatly appreciates her.
Thanks, Tricia for representing
the CEA employees so well.
Congratulations!
Healthy Taco Soup
toes
CEA
NEWSLETTER
2 lbs. lean ground beef (ground turkey or
veggie crumbles both work as substitutes)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (4 oz) chopped chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
1 can (14 oz) hominy, drained
3 cans (14 oz) stewed tomaShredded cheddar cheese – optional
In a large dutch oven or kettle
brown beef and onion. Drain
any fat.
Add the next 11 ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30
minutes.
Top with cheese and serve with
chips if desired.
By: Heidi Harris
WINTER
2008
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Featured CEA Member
Heidi Harris has been with Utah
State University for 2 1/2 years and
has served on the Classified
Employees Association Executive
Board for 8 months.
I am pleased to introduce you
to the Employee Relations
Committee and to let you know
why we’re here and what we do.
Our primary purpose is to
advocate for you as Utah State
University employees. Tuition
benefits for you and your family,
use of fitness equipment and
facilities here on campus, and many
other benefits and services are all
explained in an introductory packet
provided to you as a USU
employee. Additionally, we
continue to explore new ideas and
work with other University entities
to enhance our positive work
environment..
We are always open to new
input and welcome participation
and a willingness to serve. Please
contact me with questions, comments, ideas, or concerns. You can
reach me at: [email protected]
Brown Bag Forum
The Classified Employee Association
Presents
Our quarterly Brown Bag Forum
Featuring Rachel Brighton, SAAVI Office
Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 (Noon)
TSC, Center Colony Room
Bring your lunch – light refreshments will be
available.
CEA/PEA Ski Night
Mark your calendars for the
2nd Annual CEA/PEA Ski
Night at Beaver Mountain Ski
Resort.
Thursday, January 15, 2009.
Watch for Details to come!!
Be Well Holiday Challenge
It’s that time of year again. The
air is getting cooler, the days are
getting shorter, and your jeans are
getting tighter. Beginning in
October, we seem to have four
months of feasting. It begins with
Halloween candy in October, then
Thanksgiving pies, and December
“goodies” at the worksite and social
gatherings.
If you are one of those people
who fall into the trap of overindulging around the holidays, you are not
alone. Statistics show that
Americans will gain anywhere from 1-10
pounds during the holiday months.
People tend to eat more, and exercise less.
The good news is that you don’t
have to fall into this rut! With a
little personal motivation and some
help from Employee Wellness, you
can maintain your weight over the
holidays and also earn prizes while
you become healthier! The Be Well
holiday challenge runs from
November 17 to January 11.
For more information please visit
our website usu.edu/wellness or
contact [email protected]
or at (435) 797-0735.
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Classified Employees Association
3555 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-3555
Phone: (435) 797-2787
Fax:: ( 435) 797-1091
Email: [email protected]
We’re on the web: www.usu.edu/cea
Payroll Deduction Card
Yes, I want to support the CEA Scholarship Fund with a monthly payroll deduction.
The following information is needed for payroll deduction. Please print clearly.
First Name
Home Address
Last Name
City
A#
State
UMC__________
Zip
USU Phone #____________
I am a new contributor and would like to contribute $
per month.
I would like to increase my current monthly contribution to $
per month.
I would like to make a one-time contribution of $
.
Yes, I would be interested in serving on the Scholarship Review and Selection SubCommittee.
Signature
Date______________________
Please return to: Pat Anderson, CEA Scholarship Endowment Committee, UMC 0120.