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Now Available - On-Line Dues Payment (Members Only Access Required)
 

New 2010 Board Members

We are pleased to Announce two new board members, for 2009 through 2011, Bill Black and Jackie Roberson.

Karyn L. Vice
President

 

Making Dreams Come True for Seniors & You
 
In hopes of inspiring one million people to volunteer with participating organizations, such as Neighbor Ride, Disney is celebrating volunteers' good works by giving each of them a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. There's no better time to help make dreams of continued independence come true for the seniors Neighbor Ride serves and let Disney make a few magical dreams come true for you!
 
Neighbor Ride is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to decreasing isolation and helping Howard County’s older residents remain active and independent by providing transportation for health care appointments, cultural and social activities, community volunteering, fitness and educational classes, religious services and other personal needs, such as shopping and business appointments.    Extremely flexible and rewarding daytime, evening and weekend volunteer opportunities are available.  Volunteer drivers may choose to provide rides that both fit their schedules and are convenient to their homes and daily routines.  Parent volunteers are welcome to bring their children along for a wonderful intergenerational experience.  You can contact Rosemary Noble (volunteer@neighborride.org) or Colleen Konstanzer (community@neighborride.org) at (410) 884-7433 for more information.

 To volunteer with Neighbor Ride and participate in the Disney Give a Day initiative, pre-register at: Neighbor Ride - Disney give a Day initiative.   For Neighbor Ride, the “Day” is defined as three rides.  Volunteers new to Neighbor Ride will also be asked to participate in a one-hour volunteer orientation session.

 
2009 Tax break offered for new car purchases - click here
 

Build a Bridge to a Better Tomorrow
2009-2010 Combined Federal Campaign


We are looking forward to another extraordinary year of charitable giving.  As Agency retirees, you continue to have the opportunity to make a difference by donating to your organization/charity of choice.  The codes for the approved charitable organizations are available on the Chesapeake Bay Area CFC homepage:  www.cbacfc.org. 

 If you’re looking of a good reason to give, please think of the following: 

  • Charitable giving provides you with the unique ability to make your community stronger, healthier, and happier
  • There are more than 3000 local, national and international organizations/charities in the 2009-2010 contributor’s guide
  • You are able to support an organization’s goals in which you believe
  • CFC donations are tax deductible

This year’s donor recognition gifts are as follows: 

  • Bronze ($100.00-$499.00) Silver Compact Toolkit with Metal Bits with CFC Logo
  • Silver ($250.00-$999.00) Ravens Purple 16oz. Travel Mug with CFC Logo
  • Gold ($1000.00-$1999.00) Large Polyester Gym/Travel Bag with CFC Logo
  • Platinum ($2000.00 +) High Quality Captain’s Chair with CFC Logo.  Capacity up to 300 lbs.

If you have any questions, you may call NSA’s CFC Program Manager, Carole S. Warble, 301-688-2320.  The campaign runs through Thursday, 31 December 2009.

I would like to ask that you consider donating again this year.  You can help “Build a Bridge to a Better Tomrrow”!  To donate, please complete the form below (click here for a printable copy of the form) and send your check or money order, made payable to “CFC” to:   

Carole Warble
CFC Program Manager
8108 Eleanor Terrace
Baltimore, MD  21222




Name: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________

Total Gift: $ ________

Recognition award: Yes _____ Declined ____

(You may designate specific recipients below)

Five-digit Agency Code ---- Amount

_______ ---------------- $ ______
_______ ---------------- $ ______
_______ ---------------- $ ______
_______ ---------------- $ ______
_______ ---------------- $ ______
_______ ---------------- $ ______


( ) You may release my address to agencies designated
( ) Do not release my address to agencies designated

Signature: _________________________ Date: _________

"Retired Federal employees may make single contributions to the CFC through check or money order. These non-Federal employees may not be solicited, but are to be provided the opportunity to participate in the CFC." 5 Par 950 Code of Federal Regulations, November 24, 1995

 
Information about survivors of WWI requested
 
With the number of known living American veterans of World War I now standing at four, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public assistance in determining whether others are still alive.

VA Secretary Nicholson noted that the VA usually knows about the identity and location of veterans only after they come to the Department for benefits. None of the four known surviving World War I veterans has been on the VA benefits rolls.

The Secretary asks members of the general public who know of a surviving World War I veteran to contact VA. To qualify as a World War I veteran, someone must have been on active duty between April 6, 1917, and Nov. 11, 1918. VA is also looking for surviving Americans who served in the armed forces of allied nations.

Information about survivors can be e-mailed to ww1@va.gov; faxed to 202-273-6702, or mailed to the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs (80), 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420

 
Membership Renewal
Dear Phoenix Society Member:

It’s that time of year again - your membership may need to be renewed. Please check your mailing label. If the first line contains R2009, A2009, W2009, P2009, or E2009, your membership expires at the end of December 2009. If you receive your Post Crypt electronically you can find how long your membership is paid on your quarterly mailing label or opposite your name in the on-line e-mail roster. You may also contact the office and they will be glad to give it to you. You may renew your membership by completing the form below and mailing it to The Phoenix Society along with your check for $25 for an annual membership. This year we are also offering the ability to pay your dues on-line using the PayPal system. See the Membership Renewal page on the Website (www.thephoenixsociety.org). Life memberships are also available based on your age (Age 55-60 $800; Age 61-69 $600; Age 70+ $400).

In addition to receiving our news publications, the Post Crypt and Phoenician, your membership will afford you the opportunity to socialize and travel with other retirees and friends. Our Directory of Members, membership database, and e-mail address listing will enable you to keep in touch or renew acquaintances. We provide notices of employment and volunteer service in the local community. Our Website, www.thephoenixsociety.org, is useful for items such as general Phoenix Society information, access to ticket purchases for commercial events, issues affecting health and retirement, and occasional publications of the Agency. Several areas are restricted to “Members Only” access, and more will be added in the coming year.

We are also taking this opportunity to update or correct member information. Even if you do not owe dues, please inform us of any changes in your address, telephone number, or e-mail address so we have complete and correct information in our database.

 
For more details & forms, click here
 
Cell Phone Emergency Contact Information
Paramedics will turn to a victim's cell phone for clues to that person's identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to adopt: ICE

ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. If you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone under ICE, with the name and phone number of the person that the emergency services should call on your behalf, you can save the a lot of time and have your loved ones contacted quickly. It only takes a few minutes to do this.

Paramedics know what ICE means and they look for it immediately. ICE your cell phone now!

If you don't have a cell phone, make sure that you have an emergency contact identified in your wallet or on your person somewhere.

 
There are lots of new employment opportunities offered each month. Check the Members Only Employment pages for details. If you don't already have a Members Only account, you can sign up here
 
Email Directory
 
If you want to be in the E-mail directory, please be sure to update your E-mail address. E-mails are sent to the membership at least once a week. If you aren't receiving them, it's because we do not have your correct e-mail address.
 
 

Email: contactus@thephoenixsociety.org

Phoenix Society, Inc. - PO Box 64 - Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0064