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ASPTEA President Jason Stokes retirement party pics May 18, 2023


We sure had a great time last night at Jason's farewell party!

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To the ASPTEA Membership


I'm writing to you for the first time tonight as the President of ASPTEA. If you didn't know, I have served as ASPTEA's Vice-President since December 2006. I have been happy to serve the membership, mostly behind the scenes, for these many years and have supported two Presidents during my time here, each serving over 8 years in that role.


Jason's retirement will leave a huge hole in the organization, but I want you all to know that I am committed, well educated and trained to carry on with as few hiccups as possible. I'm not afraid to ask questions or get dirty! My door is always open to you, our biggest asset, so feel free to call me on my direct line 602-909-6011 or email me at [email protected] for any questions or concerns you may have going forward.


The organization will be juggling personnel and roles in the coming weeks and once things are settled, I will let the membership know of the changes.


Lastly, to Jason, I wish you nothing but the best in your new endeavors and adventures. You will be missed! CIAO!!!!


Regards,


Colleen Ostrander

ASPTEA

President


Save the date:


June 13, 2023 - General Membership Meeting time/location TBD


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Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) Program Update

 

The City of Phoenix is expanding the Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) program to include City employees who are enrolled as a spouse/qualified domestic partner (QDP) on another employee’s City medical plan, and who are otherwise eligible for PEHP. 

 

To receive the PEHP contribution, a City of Phoenix employee, enrolled as a spouse/QDP on a City of Phoenix active medical plan, must enter their social security number (SSN) or tax identification number (TIN) into eCHRIS.

 

Follow these steps.

 

If the SSN or TIN is entered into the benefits system by May 31, 2023, the PEHP contribution will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023. Otherwise, all PEHP contributions will be prospective-based on the date the SSN or TIN is entered into eCHRIS. The spouse/QDP PEPH contribution will be distributed into a separate individual account under the spouse/QDP name.

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Mike Cusimano Educational Award


Each year ASPTEA presents 5 $1000 scholarships to the dependents of members who are either attending college or college bound. If you would like to submit please download an application and instructions either from this email, the app or asptea.com.


Instructions


Fillable Application


Completed Sample

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This Week's Employee Newsletter, etc.


Employee Newsletter, City Clerk's General Information Packet, May 16 Council Agenda

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Get the ASPTEA APP


Once you download the app you will be prompted to login, but you will first need to register. You will need to provide your employee ID (numbers only, if you have zeros in front, leave them off) and date of hire. If you are a retiree, you need to contact Colleen at [email protected] and she will add you to the list manually. If your first deduction was this month, you may not be able to register until next week as we haven't received the updated list.

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Notary Services


ASPTEA offers notary services free of charge for members. If you need to have a document notarized, please contact Colleen Ostrander at 602-254-8474 to schedule an appointment.

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Sincerely,     

Colleen Ostrander

President 

ASPTEA

637 N. 3rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

www.ASPTEA.com

C: 602-909-6011

Professional, Effective and Aggressive Representation since 1975

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Colleen Ostrander - President

Peter Ospitale - Chief Representative

Jim Frazier - Treasurer

Beth Benning - Secretary

Ron Ramirez - Director

Joe Witt - Director

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Note From A Member 


Good Afternoon Jason,

I want to share with you my appreciation to Attorney Eric R. Wilson and his assistant Kelly at Napier Coury Baillie.

Last year we had some issues with the CPA firm. Because of their lack of responsibility, we had to pay a big delay fee for Federal tax. On top of that the CPA firm requested us to pay their service fee as well. I shared with Eric and Kelly my situation. 

Eric and Kelly were very nice, after they learned that I am a member of ASPTEA, they said they willing to help us without any fee. Eric asked us to send him all the details. He then contacted the CPA firm and was able to get back 50% of the Federal penalty fee for us. The CPA firm also waived their service fee.

During this process, both Kelly and Eric give us constant updates.

They went extra miles to resolve the issue for an ASPTEA member.

My family really appreciated their help and I am thankful to be part of ASPTEA family.

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ASPTEA Members are represented by the law firm of Napier Baillie Wilson Bacon & Tallone, with exclusive representation from Eric R. Wilson, Esq.

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