Maryland Classified Employees Association Local 1935

The Maryland Classified Employees Association convened in Ocean City, MD in the middle of October for their annual convention. The purpose of the gathering was expressed in the motto “Reclaiming the Promise of Quality Public Service for Strong Communities.” President Linda Day presided over the conference and saw that the events ran smoothly. Union business was the order of the day for the convention as votes were held, debates were had and officers were elected. Returning members to the board included Brenda Baskin, Anadi Naik, Dale Maddox, and Barbara Thompson. Marion Jones, Raymond Benson and Agnes Valenzia were re-elected while Anna Custer was elected to the board.

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!!!MCEA Health Benefits Alert!!!

STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEE/RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS FOR 2015

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. Active Employees and Spouses. Non-Medicare eligible Retirees and Spouses

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. Dependent children - regardless of age. Retirees eligible for Medicare and their spouses. Spouses eligible for Medicare.

The Wellness Program Requirements for 2015

Designate a Primary Care Physician. Complete a Health Risk Assessment Form, review with your Primary Care Physician and both of you sign off on the review. Consequences of failure to complete

Community Action Updates From the Eastern Shore

Community Action Updates from Maryland's Senate and House:

Mr. Jack Nelson, Executive Director, Ms. Carol Kelly Nesbit,Area 5 Governor, and Ms Debra Truitt ,MCEA Convention Chair, were with Senator James N. Mathias, Jr. District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties September 30, 2014, and Norman H. Conway, House of Delegates,District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties on Sunday, October 5, 2014, discussing issues and concerns of the Eastern Shore. Both Senator Mathias, Jr. and Delegate Conway will be guest speakers at the 2014 MCEA convention in Ocean City on Oct 14, 2014.

Jack Nelson, Exective Director, and Debra Truit, President of Chapter #72, attended a fundraiser for Delegate Adelaide Eckart on September 6, 2014, Ms. Eckart is running for the State Senate, District 37

MACo 2014

Maryland Association of Counties

The 2014 MACo was held this year at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City Maryland. MCEA was well represented at this annual event with President Linda Day, Executive Director Jack Nelson and Salisbury staff liaison Karen Coulbourne. This 3 day conference held on August 14, 15, 16, included attendees Governor Martin O'Malley, Lieutenant Governor Michael Brown, Hartford County Executive David Craig, and a host of almost every Legislator in the State of Maryland. It was noticed that attendance has

J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake

The J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake event was held in Crisfield MD. on July 16, 2014. The annual event was a huge success. The event is always a crowd pleaser with many members and special guests. Some of this year's Special guests included