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Thank you to all state employees for your proud, dedicated public service
• MoreHumanaVitalityFAQs
CelebratedthefirstweekofMaysince1985,PublicServiceRecognitionWeek(PSRW)istimesetasidetohonorthemenandwomenwhoserveournationasfederal,state,countyandlocalgovernmentemployeesandensurethatourgovernmentisthebestintheworld.
TheStatePersonnelDepartmentthanksallstateemployeesfortheirservice,commitmentanddedicationtomakingIndianathebeststateinthenation.
Evenduringdifficulttimes,youcontinueworkingtofindinnovativesolutionstocomplexissues.Yourhardworkdoesnotgounnoticed,andwewantyoutoknowthatweareproudtoservewithyou.
GovernorPencereleasedastatementearliertodaythankingallstateemployeesforservingalongsidehim.“Theworkyoudoeverydayprovidesaconnectiontothepeopleofourstate.TakeprideinthatasweworktobetterthelivesofHoosiersacrossIndiana”saidPence.“Together,wearehelpingtocreategoodjobs,greatschools,saferoadsandstrongfamilies.Inshort,becauseoftheworkwedoeachday,wearesupportingthekindofcommunitieswhereHoosierscanthrive.Thankyouforyourintegrityandcommitmenttoservingyourneighbors.”
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Road closures
Bridge Project to close ramp at South Split after Memorial Day through JulyAprojecttorefurbishtwo40-year-oldbridgesattheInterstates65&70southsplitwillclosethenorthboundI-65ramptowestboundI-70forapproximatelytwomonthsthissummer.
TherampisplannedtocloseafterMemorialDay,onorafterMay26,2015,andopentotrafficbeforetheendofJuly.Duringtheclosure,contractorswillmodernizetwostructureswithimprovedqualityandsafetystandardsby:• Rebuildingtheconcrete
bridgedeckstoprovideasmootherdrivingsurface.
• Replacingtheexistingpinjoints,whicharesusceptibletocorrosionandconsideredfracturecritical,withmoreredundantsplicestoconnectbridgebeamsacrosslongspans,and
• Rebuildingthebridgeabutmentsthatsupportthebridgedecksoneachend.
Interstate Detour & Traffic ImpactsNorthboundI-65towestboundI-70trafficwillbedetouredwestonI-465forthedurationoftheproject.Closingtheinterstaterampwillaccelerateconstructionandexpeditecompletionoftheprojectwhileprovidingasaferenvironmentforworkersandmotorists.INDOTtrafficengineers’analysispredictedthatmaintainingasinglelaneoframptrafficthroughtheworkzonewouldresultinafarlongerconstructiontimeframeandmiles-longtrafficbackups,whichwouldblocktrafficonI-65andatnearbyinterchanges.
I-65andI-70trafficshouldalsoexpectovernightandweekendsingle-lanerestrictionsascrewsworkonthebridges.
Local Impacts to TrafficNearbyrampsandcitystreetswilllikelyseeadditionaltraffic–especiallyduringthepeakmorningcommutehours–asmanydowntowncommuterswhowouldnormallyexittoMeridianorWeststreetsmayexittoRaymond,MorrisorWashingtonstreets.
MorrisandProspectstreetswillbeclosedtovehiculartrafficpassingunderI-65,butthestreetsandrampstoandfromtheinterstatewillremainopenoneachsideofthebridge.Pedestrianaccessunderthebridgeisexpectedtoremainavailablemostofthetime,withsomeshort-termrestrictionsduringdemolition.• Morris&ProspectStreetDetour
Planning Ahead & Staying InformedMotorists,residentsandbusinessesareencouragedtolearnmoreabouttheclosure,howitmightaffectthem,andbeginplanningnowbyvisitingsouthsplit.in.govandsubscribingtoreceiveregularemailupdates.Socialmediawillalsobeusedtokeepthepublicinformedthroughouttheproject.Follow@INDOT_ECentralonTwitterandlikeIndianaDepartmentofTransportation:EastCentralonFacebookforupdatesusing#SouthSplit.
Governor appointment
New INDOT leadership namedOnApril22,GovernorMikePencenamedBrandye HendricksonasCommissioneroftheIndianaDepartmentofTransportation.
“Withmorethanadecadeofexecutiveexperienceinstategovernment,BrandyeHendricksonhasdemonstratedacommitmenttopublicserviceandanearlyunmatcheddepthofunderstandingoftheIndianaDepartmentofTransportation,”saidGovernorPence.“Iamconfidentthatshewillupholdtheagency’smissionandserveHoosierswellasCommissioner.”
Since2007,HendricksonhasservedasDeputyCommissionerfortheIndianaDepartmentofTransportation,specificallyoverseeingtheagency’sGreenfieldDistrictOperationswhichencompassesEastCentralIndiana,includingIndianapolis.Inthisrole,herresponsibilitiesincludemanaginganannualconstructionbudgetofapproximately$700millionandanannualoperatingbudgetof$50million.Hendricksonoverseesaworkforceof360employeesresponsiblefortheplanning,design,construction,maintenanceandoperationofINDOT’stransportationinfrastructurewithinthedistrict.In2013,GovernorPencenamedherasInterimCommissioneratINDOT,arolesheheldforsevenweeks.Previously,HendricksonservedasDeputyCommissionerforHumanResourceswithinINDOTandmorethansixyearsasHumanResourcesDirectorfortheIndianaDepartmentofEnvironmentalManagement.
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It’s not too late to join and get started with HumanaVitalityHumanaVitality is available to employees, and their covered dependents, enrolled in a medical plan offered through the State Personnel Department.
StateemployeesareoffandrunningwithHumanaVitality,theincentive-basedwellnessportallaunchedinFebruary.
Asareminder,toqualifyforthe2016WellnessCDHPupgrade,employeescoveredbytheStateofIndianahealthplanmustenrollinHumanaVitalityandattainSilverStatusbeforeAugust 31, 2015.ThereisnodeadlinetojoinHumanaVitalitysostartyourhealthandwellnessjourneytoday!
Weareofftoagreatstart.Asoftoday,thestatehas:
• 12, 078 whohavecompletedtheHealthAssessment
• 3, 568whohavecompletedaVitalityCheck
• 2, 387whohaveattainedSilverStatus
NeedarefresheronhowtogettoSilverStatus?Watchthisshortvideo.
Herearesomewaystoearnbigpoints:
Health Assessment:confidentialassessmenthelpsyoutoidentifyhealthrisks,aswellasgivingyoutheopportunitytocreateaplantoaddresspotentialrisks.Thisearnsyou1,000points.IfyoucompletedyourHealthAssessmentinApril,your250bonusVitalitypointswon’tbereflectedinyouraccountuntilthefirstofMay.
Vitality Check:AVitalityCheckisabiometricscreeningthatissimilartoayearlycheck-up.Theinformation
gatheredduringthischeckshouldinclude:height,weight,waistcircumference,bloodpressureandbloodtestincluding;totalcholesterol,HDL,LDL,triglyceridesandfastingbloodglucose.Youearn2,000pointsforsimplycompletingthecheckanduptoanadditional2,000pointsifyourresultsfallwithinarecommendedhealthrange.
ThescheduleforstatesponsoredVitalityCheckscanbefoundonourwebsite.Ifthelocationislistedasopen,youcanmakeareservationforacheckonline.Attheseevents,thereisnochargetoemployees,andtheircovereddependentsover18,withamedicalplanofferedthroughtheStatePersonnelDepartment.
Ifyouareunabletoattendastatesponsoredscreeningevent,VitalityCheckscreeningsareavailableat:• SelectWalgreensPharmaciesor
HealthcareClinics• TheLittleClinics(withinselect
Kroger’s)
• ConcentraMedicalCenters• Yourphysician’soffice
EachoftheselocationsrequiresyoutobringacopyoftherespectiveformandyourHumanaIDcardtothevisit.IfyoudonothaveaHumanaIDcard,pleasetheHumanaCustomerCarelinetogettheinformationyouneedforthevisit.Youarenotchargedforthevisitifyoufollowtheappropriateprocedureateachrespectivelocation.
Try to get daily points:Canyouwalk10,000stepsaday,burn200caloriesinasingleworkoutorgetyourheartrate1060percentofyourmaximumheartratefora30minuteworkout?Youcanearnfitnesspointsbyusingafitnessdeviceorevenyoursmartphone!Thegreatthingaboutthefitnessdevicesortrackeristhereisawidearrayofdevicesthatfityourpersonalneedsandbudget.You’veprobablyalreadyearnedenoughpointstopurchaseaHumanaGearpedometer.Ifyou
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The Indiana Veterans’ Home auditorium was an open screening site for state employees to complete their Invest In Your Health Vitality Check on April 13.
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It’s not too late to join and get started continueddon’twanttowearadevice,therearesomefreeappsthattrackyouractivityincludingRunKeeperandMoves.Tofindtherightdeviceorappforyou,checkourthefitnessdevicelistingstounderstandalloftheavailabledevices,whatactivitytheytrackandwhereyouconnectthedevice.Thefitnessdevicelistingisconstantlyupdated.Watchthisvideotohelpyoudecidewhatfitnessdeviceyoushouldchoose.
Get your family involved:WhenyouhaveotherhouseholdmembersenrolledinHumanaVitality,theiractivitiescounttowardsyourfamily’sVitalityStatustoo!Soinsteadofworkingtowardsagoalalone,getyourfamilytojointhefunandgethealthy.Whilethereisnorequirementforyourfamilytoparticipate,itisrecommendedthattheydo.ThepointsneededtoreachSilverStatusaredeterminedbyhowmany18andolderdependentsyouhaveonyourplan.Each18orolderdependentonyourplanaddsanadditional3,000VitalityPoints(inadditiontothe5,000requiredforthesubscriber)inorderforyourfamilytoearnSilverStatus.HavingyourfamilymembersparticipatewillhelpyouachieveSilverStatusmoreeasily.
Toseeafulllistofhowtoearnpoints,clickhere.
ForadditionalinformationaboutHumanaVitality,pleasevisitinvestinyourhealthindiana.com/humana.Ifyouhavetroubleregisteringorhavegeneralquestionsabouttheprogram,calltheHumanaCustomerCareteamat1-800-708-1105.
Wehavereceivedalotoffeedbackoverthelastfewmonths.BelowareanswerstoafewFrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQs):
How do I set up an appointment if my location is listed as “closed”?Ifalocationisdesignatedasaclosedlocation,youcannotusetheonlineschedulingtooltomakeanappointment.Onlyemployeesworkingatthe“closed”facilitycanscheduleacheckatthatrespectivelocation.Apaperprocesshasbeeninstitutedfortheselocations.ContactyourhumanresourcesdepartmentformoreinformationonhowtosetupaVitalityCheck.
Why does my work location not have a scheduled state sponsored Vitality Check event? Wearetryingtoreachthegreatestnumberofemployees,whilealsorepresentingmostagenciesandgeographicalareas.IfaVitalityCheckeventisnotscheduledforyouroffice,youmayvisitoneoftheopeneventsinyourareaorvisityourdoctor,theLittleClinic(selectKrogerlocations),selectWalgreensPharmaciesorHealthcareClinicsorConcentraMedicalCenterstocompleteyourVitalityCheck.
Am I charged for my Vitality Check if I get my screening at a retail pharmacy? No.Ifyoubringtheappropriateformandcallaheadtoaselectedlocation,youarenotchargedfortheVitalityCheck.Additionalinstructionsarelistedoneachlocation’srespectiveform.Youcanfindalltheformsunderthe“Resources”linkinsideHumanaVitality.
If I get my Vitality Check at a retail location, which is not a state-sponsored event, can I use state time?No.YoumayonlyusestatetimeifyourVitalityCheckisbeingperformedatastate-sponsoredevent.
Why is my purchase in the Vitality Mall being taxed?InaccordancewithIRSPublication15-B,VitalityBuckspurchasesintheVitalityMallareconsideredtaxablefringebenefitsthatareincludedontheemployee’sW-2andsubjecttoFederaltaxwithholdings,aswellasSocialSecurityandMedicaretaxes.AfteryouredeemyourrewardfromtheHumanaVitalityMall,theretail/taxablevalueofthatrewardisaddedtoasubsequentpaycheckasadditionalgrossincome.Payrollwillwithholdtheappropriateamountoftaxforthatrewardcorrespondingwithyourpersonaltaxelections,whichwillresultinanetreductioninyourpay.
I sent HumanaVitality an e-mail through the website but I have not received a reply. Why is that? Weadvisethatmemberscallthecustomercarenumber.Youre-mailissenttoanopeninboxthatallHumanaVitalitymemberssendtoaswell.Sincetherearemillionsofusers,theinboxisconstantlyinfluxinregardstoresponsetime.WeapologizeforthisdelaybutaskyoutopleasecontacttheHumanaVitalityCustomerCareteamat1-800-708-1105togettheanswertoyourquestion.Thatisthequickestoption,consideringwehaveadesignatedcustomercareteamfortheStateofIndiana.
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Find great health benefits in short bursts of fitness activity
Look who’s top performing
Movementisanimportantpartofabalancedhealthylifestyle,asiseatingnutrient-packedfoodsanddrinkingwater.Keepingyourselfhydratedandfueledwellareespeciallyessentialforenergylevels,recovery,andforoverallwellness.Themovementcomponentcanbedauntingwhenyouhavedemandsathomeandatwork,butitdoesn’thavetobestrenuousorlongatalltoachievegreatbenefits.
Inaslumpandneedaboost?Whetheryouareburnedoutonyouroldexerciseroutine,orhaven’tgottenstartedyet,theintervalworkout,alsoknownastheTabataprotocol,1maybeagoodoption.TheTabataisintervaltrainingthatlastaroundfourminutes.Itincludeseightreps,withtwentysecondsofworkandtensecondsrest.Thetwentysecondsofworkarealloutperformances,pushingyourself,withrestfollowing.
Intervalscanbepersonalizedbasedonwhatyoucanorliketodo!Forexample:• Boostyourmetabolisminthe
morningwithintervalsofjumpingjacksandpush-ups;
• Keepyourcognitiveskillssharpduringtheworkdaywithstandingsquatsorcalfraises;
• Blowoffsteamafterworkwiththreetofourminutesofhigh-kneesalternatedwithknee-pushups.
Theseshortburstsofeffortsraiseaerobicandanaerobiccapacitieswithoutputtingasmuchstressonthemusclesandbonesandcanbegreatwaystobuildleanmuscle.Researchisshowingpositiveresults.Whenhighintensitytrainingisperformedfourtimesperweekforasixweekduration,individualsexperiencebothanincreaseinanaerobiccapacityandaerobicpower.
Also,ensureyoustayhydrated!Consideryourthirstlevels,urinecolor,andsweatlevels,asonepoundofsweatlostduringexerciseisequivalentto16ouncesofwaterthatshouldbereplaced.Ifyouhavetroublestayinghydrated,goodsourcesoffluidsarewater,orwaterwithlemonjuiceortouchoflime,100percentjuices,freshfruitandveggiesmoothies,andfreshfruitsandvegetables(especiallyoneswithhighwatercontentsuchascucumbers,grapes,andwatermelon!).Teaisanothergreatwaytotakeinwaterandboostyourhealth.Teaisfilledwithantioxidants,whichfightfree-radicalsthatcausecancerandinflammation.
Finally,ensurethatyourbodyisgettingthefuelitneedstoperformandrecoverwithcarbohydrate-richwholegrainsandlow-sugarstarchfoods,likesweetpotatoes,quinoa,brownrice.Carbohydratesallowyourbodytomakeglycogen(energy)foryourmuscles.TheInstitutesofMedicinestatesthatourbrainsneedatleast130gramsofcarbsdailytofunction.Anddon’tletthosefruitsandvegetablesgetpushedaside!Theynourishyourbodyafterexercisebybeingarichsourceofvitamins,mineralsandelectrolytes.Sotakeabreak,grabafriend,andsetasideafewminutestogettheheartrategoingandmusclesactivatedwithyourchoiceofintervalstoday!
Thank you to Rivkah Moore, intern at Indiana University Bloomington Dining Services and Rachel Noirot, MS, RD, CD – Registered Dietitian and member of the Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Source: 1) Today’s Dietitian - Vol. 13 No. 4 P. 66; April 2011, ‘Basics and Benefits of Interval Training’, Joe Cannon, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Abigcongratulationtothemorethan2,700memberswhohaveattainedorexceededSilverStatus:• 2, 387 Silver status• 327 Gold status• 82 Platinum status
IfyouhaveatestimonialyouwouldliketoshareaboutyourexperiencewithHumanaVitalityorreachingSilverStatus,[email protected].
Current Top 10 Large Agencies*1 80% StatePersonnel
Department2 62% StateBoardofAccounts3 59% OfficeofTechnology4 59% GamingCommission5 58% IDEM6 53% EvansvilleStateHospital7 48% INPRS8 48% DepartmentofNatural
Resources9 48% MadisonStateHospital10 47% RockvilleCorrectional
Facility
Current Top 10 Small Agencies**
1 87% UtilityConsumerCounselor
2 87% FinanceAuthority3 74% LocalGovernment
Finance4 70% Election
Commission5 66% Departmentof
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WelldonetotheseagencieswhoareactivelyparticipatinginHumanaVitality:
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Enjoying summer fun, while protecting your skin from the sun
Thanks to the Indiana State Department of Health for this submission.
Afteralongandcoldwinter,thewarmsummersunisextraordinary.And,whileenjoyingbikerides,picnics,outingsatthebeach,andbaseballgames,itisimportantforHoosierstoremembertoprotecttheirskinfrompotentialharm.
MayisNationalSkinCancerAwarenessMonth.Skincancerisanuncontrolledgrowthandspreadofcellsorlesionsintheskin.Overall,skincancersaffectmorepeoplethanlung,breast,colonandprostatecancerscombined.Thetwomostcommonformsofskincancersarebasalcellandsquamouscellcarcinoma.Athirdtypeofskincancer,melanoma,accountsforlessthan2percentofskincancercases,butcausesthemostskincancerdeaths.During2012,therewere1,091newcasesofmelanomadiagnosed,and192melanomadeaths,inIndiana.
Peopleofallages,racesandethnicitiesaresubjecttodevelopingskincancer.Excessiveexposuretoultraviolet(UV)radiationfromthesunorothersources,liketanningbeds,isthegreatestriskfactorfordevelopingskincancer.Otherriskfactorsinclude:
Age.During2008-2012,morethan74percentofmelanomacasesoccurredamongIndianaresidentsages50andolder.However,nationally,melanomaisontheriseamongyoungerpeople.
Sex.Overall,during2008-2012,theincidencerateformelanomaamongIndianamaleswas30percenthigherthanamongfemales.However,beforetheageof50,theincidencerateamongfemaleswas64percenthigherthanamongmales.Then,amongpeopleages55andolder,maleshad
morethantwicetheriskthatfemalesdid.
Race.During2008-2012,theriskofmelanomawas15timeshigherforIndianawhitesthanforAfricanAmericans;however,anyonecandevelopthedisease.
Thebestwaytodetectskincancerearlyistorecognizechangesinskingrowthsortheappearanceofnewgrowths.Adultsshouldthoroughlyexaminetheirskinregularly,preferablyonceamonth.Neworunusuallesionsoraprogressivechangeinalesion’sappearance(size,shape,orcolor,forexample)shouldbeevaluatedpromptlybyahealthcareprovider.HoosierscanusetheABCDErulewhenlookingforsignsofmelanoma:A=Asymmetry:Onehalfofthemole(orlesion)doesnotmatchtheotherhalf.B =Border:Borderirregularity;theedgesareragged,notchedorblurred.C=Color:Thepigmentationisnotuniform,withvariabledegreesoftan,brown,orblack.D=Diameter:Thediameterofamoleorskinlesionisgreaterthan6millimeters(orthesizeofapencileraser).E=Evolution.Whenexistingmoles
changeinshape,sizeorcolor.Anysuddenincreaseinsizeofanexistingmoleshouldbechecked.
MelanomamightappeardifferentlythanwhatisdescribedintheABCDErule,sodiscussanychangestoexistingmolesornewgrowthsontheskinwithyourhealthcareprovider.
Tohelpprotecttheirskin,Hoosierscan:• Limitoravoidexposuretothesun
duringpeakhours(10a.m.to4p.m.).
• WearsunscreenwithaSunProtectionFactor(SPF)of30orhigherthatprotectsyoufromallUVrays.Thesearecalled“broadspectrum”sunscreens.
• Wearclothingthathasbuilt-inSPFinthefabricorwearprotectiveclothingsuchaslongsleevesandlongpants(tightlywovendarkfabricsprotectyourskinbetterthanlightlycolored,looselywovenfabrics).
• Wearahatthatprotectsyourscalpandshadesyourface,neck,andears.
• Avoiduseoftanningbedsandsunlamps.
• Wearsunglassestoprotectyoureyesfromocularmelanoma(melanomaoftheeye).
• ALWAYSprotectyourskin.YourskinisstillexposedtoUVraysoncloudydaysandduringthewintermonths.Useextracautionaroundwater,snow,andsandastheyreflectthesun’sUVrays.
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Governor Pence names Brig. Gen. Courtney P. Carr as the Adjutant General of Indiana
New leadership
OnApril9,GovernorMikePenceselectedBrigadierGeneralCourtneyP.CarrtobecometheAdjutantGeneralofIndianaupontheretirementofMajorGeneralR.MartinUmbargeronMay31,2015.
“Withmorethanthreedecadesofdevotedmilitaryservice,BrigadierGeneralCourtneyP.Carr’sbackgroundandexpertisemakehimanunmatchedchoiceforIndiana’sAdjutantGeneral,”saidGovernorPence.“Iamconfidenthisleadershipandvisionwillservewellthemorethan14,000menandwomenwhomakeuptheIndianaNationalGuard.”
GeneralCarrbeganhiscareerin1983uponcommissioningasaRegularArmyofficerfromtheUnitedStateMilitaryAcademyatWestPoint.From1991to2011,GeneralCarrservedinavarietyofrolesaroundIndianaasamemberoftheIndianaNationalGuard.Duringthistime,hisserviceincludedservingasCommanderofthe1stBattalionofthe151stInfantry,whereheledseveralhundredsoldiersanddeployedwiththemtoBosniajustafter9/11inFebruaryof2002.HealsoservedasCommanderofthe138thRegimentCombatArmsinEdinburgh,atrainingorganizationforofficersandsergeants.In2007,CarrwaschosenasCommanderofthe76thInfantryBrigadeCombatTeam,comprisedofapproximately4,500IndianaGuardsmen,andhedeployedwiththemtoIraq.
Currently,heservesasDeputyDirectorofOperations,ReadinessandMobilizationfortheU.S.ArmyatthePentagoninWashington,D.C.Inthisrole,hesupportsfunctionassociatedwithArmycurrentoperations,forcereadiness,mobilization,militarysupporttocivilauthorities,andanti-terrorism/forceprotection.
GeneralCarristherecipientofnumerousawardsanddecorationsincludingtheLegionofMerit,theBronzeStarMedal,theMeritoriousServiceMedal,theIraqCampaignMedal,andtheGlobalWaronTerrorismServiceMedal.HeearnedhisMBAfromtheUniversityofChicagoandhismaster’sdegreeinstrategicstudiesfromtheUnitedStatesArmyWarCollege.
GovernorPencealsoextendedhisappreciationtoMajorGeneralUmbargerforhismorethan45yearsofservicetotheIndianaNationalGuardinavarietyofpositions,includingthepastelevenyearsasAdjutantGeneralofIndiana.
“MajorGeneralR.MartinUmbargerhasservedwithdistinctionasIndiana’sAdjutantGeneralformorethan11years,makinghimthesecondlongestservingAdjutantGeneralinourstate’shistory,”saidPence.“ThepeopleofIndianaareindebtedtohimandhisfamilyfortheiryearsofservicetoourstateandnation,andwewishhimwelluponhisretirement.”
WhenUmbargerannouncedhisretirementlastyear,hesaid,“IthasbeenmyhighesthonorandprivilegetoserveastheAdjutantGeneralforthestateofIndiana.ThisisnotasaddaybutaveryhappydayasIreflectonthehonorofservingwiththebestwomenandmenofourstateandnation.”
OnApril6,GovernorPencenamedDennis L. Bassett asPublicFinanceDirectoroftheIndianaFinanceAuthority.BassettassumedhisroleonApril16,2015.
PriortohisservicefortheDepartmentofFinancialInstitutions,BassettservedasChairmanofJPMorganChaseinIndiana,aswellasChiefExecutiveOfficeratBankOne.HealsospentseveralyearsastheseniormanagingdirectorandmanagerforBankOneCapitalMarkets.WithfourdecadesofbankinginIndiana,BassettbeganhiscareeratIndianaNationalBank.
BassetthasbeenacommunityleaderinIndianapolisandhasservedonavarietyofboardsincludingtheCentralIndianaCorporatePartnership,theIndianaSportsCorp.,GreaterIndianapolisProgressCommittee,theArtsCouncilofIndianapolis,theCenterforLeadershipDevelopment,TheIndianapolisSymphonyOrchestra,andtheIndianaStateChamberofCommerce.HeisacurrentmemberoftheButlerUniversityBoardofTrusteesandservesasTreasureroftheuniversity.
BassettisagraduateofEasternIllinoisUniversitywherehereceivedhisBachelor’sdegree.HealsograduatedfromButlerUniversity,wherehereceivedhisMBA,andStonierGraduateSchoolofBankingatRutgersUniversity.
Dennis Bassett named head of Finance Authority
New leadership
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IfyouhaveacurrentFamilyMedicalLeave(FML)approvalforintermittentleaveyoumaybewonderingwhathappenstothatapprovalattheendofthefiscalyearorwhathappensifyourneedforleavemaycontinuebeyondJune30,2015.
Indianastategovernmenthasdesignatedthefiscalyearasthetwelve-monthperiodtocalculateFML.ThefiscalyearrunsfromJuly1throughJune30.ThismeansthatallFMLapproval(s)forintermittentleaveexpires June 30, 2015.ThenewfiscalyearbeginsJuly1,2015.
EmployeeswhohaveanapprovalforintermittentFMLinthecurrentfiscalyear(July1,2014throughJune30,2015),andanticipatethattheneedforFMLshouldcontinueafterJune30ofthisyear,arerequired to submit a new Request and Certification of Health Care Provider documenting that need.
YournewFMLrequestmustbeaccompaniedbyanewCertificationofHealthCareProvider(CHCP)formfromarecent, in-person medical exam. Absencesforcontinuingconditionsareforeseeable;therefore,yourrequestandCHCPshouldbesubmitted30daysinadvanceofthenewfiscalyear.TheCHCPformmustbefilledoutcompletelybythehealthcareproviderandneedstoincludeadescriptionand/ordetailsofthemedicalnecessityforleaveandtheestimatedfrequencyanddurationofabsencesforwhichyouarerequestingleave.Timelysubmissionofthedocumentationisyourresponsibility,notthehealthcareprovider’s.Properandtimelycompletionoftherequiredformsshouldreducethenumberofrequestsforadditionalinformationandrecertificationsneededduringtheyear.EligibilityforFMLiscalculatedforthenewfiscalyear,soemployeeswho
havebeenemployedlessthan12monthsand/orwhohavenotworkedatleast1250hoursintheimmediately-precedingtwelve-monthperiodwillnotbeeligibleforFMLinFY2015/16untiltheymeetthosethresholdrequirements.Additionally,secondandthirdmedicalopinionsmayberequired.
WhatifyouneedacontinuousleaveforsomethinglikeasurgeryscheduledinMayorJuneandyourrecoverywillcontinuebeyondJune30?Ifyoureceiveapprovalforacontinuousfamily-medicalleavethatcrossesthefiscalyearmark,thenyoudonotneedtosubmitnewdocumentationjusttosupportthepartofthatapprovedleavethatoccursafterJune.However,ifadditionalleaveisneededinthenewfiscalyearbeyondtheinitialreturntoworkdateintheapproval,thennewrequestsandcertificationsmustbesubmitteddocumentingthechangedcircumstances.
Formoreinformation,includingeligibilityrequirements,formstobesubmitted,policies,andFAQs,pleasevisittheSPDFamily&MedicalLeaveatwww.in.gov/spd/2397.htm.
Ifyouhaveadditionalquestions,pleasecalltheFMLhelplineat317-234-7955,ortollfreeatStatePersonnel’sCallCenter:1-855-SPD-INHR(1-855-773-4647)andchoosetheFMLoption.
FML expires on June 30 and you must recertify for a next year’s request
FMLA
Stateagencieswererecentlyrecognizedforraising$1.33millionincharitabledonationsfortheStateEmployees’CommunityCampaign’s(SECC)atanawardsceremonyattheIndianaStateLibrary.Morethan6,100contributorshelpedreachmorethan1,600charities.ThetopdonatingagencywasDepartmentofRevenuewithmorethan$117,000donated.DuringtheApril2ceremony,the2013-2014SECCChairman,DepartmentofRevenueCommissionerMikeAlleywelcomedattendeesandthankedtheagencycoordinatorsfortheirhardworkduringthecampaign.HethenintroducedBryanRoselerandJarodWilson,fromBigBrothersBigSistersofCentralIndiana,oneof1,600charitableorganizationsthatbenefitfromSECCdonations.
StatePersonnelDeputyDirectorDennyDarrowawardedthisyear’sDirector’sAwardtoIndianaEconomicDevelopmentCorporationHollyGillhamwhohelpedraisemorethan$6,600forheragencyandwinthelargestpercentincreaseforanAgencywith51-250employees.
Thepledgesofmorethan6,300employeeshelpedSECCtohaveitsmostsuccessfulyearyet.57agenciesreachedthepercapitagivinglevel,meaningtheyraisedatleast$50perpersonwithintheiragency.68agenciesreceivedachampionawardwithmorethan1700employeesreachedthechampionlevel.Champion-levelgiversarethosewhogiveatleastone-halfhour’spayperpaycheck.
Agencies recognized for top performance
SECC
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It’softensaidpublicspeakingisthenumberonefearformostpeople.Yetitdoesn’thavetobethisway.Afterall,communicationisacriticalcomponentofourcareersandonethatcanhelporhinder.Sohowcanweharnessthepowerofpublicspeaking?Well,toputitsimply–practice.
Whetheritisbutterflies,sweatypalmsorknockingknees,we’veallbeenthereatsomepoint.Infact,there’sevenagrouptoproveit.ToastmastersInternationalisanorganizationdedicatedtoprovidingasupportiveclubenvironmentwherememberslearntoimprovetheiroralcommunicationandleadershipskillstogether.
Forexample,memberslearnhowtopresentpreparedandimpromptuspeeches,managetime,becomeactivelistenersandtransformationalleaders.Theyevenlearnhowtocontrolthosesometimesuncontrollablereactions.Additionally,memberslearntocommunicatebetterwithfellowemployees,developandpresentideasmoreeffectively,offerconstructivecriticismandacceptfeedbackmoreobjectively.Theyalsolearntohonetheseskillsthroughpracticeandbycompletingprojectmanualsinafriendly,supportiveenvironment.Inmostcases,newmemberscanevenrequest,andbeappointed,aseasonedmentor.
StateemployeeshavetheirchoiceofclubslocatedthroughoutIndianathatmeetatvariousdays,timesandlocations.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.toastmasters.org.
ForthosestateemployeesworkingindowntownIndianapolis,threequalityToastmastersclubsarelocatednearby:EmployeesareinvitedtobeaguestatanupcomingGoldenGavelToastmasters
clubmeeting.Throughparticipationintheclub,membersareempoweredtodevelopcommunicationandleadershipskills.PleasejoinusonTuesday, May 19fromnoon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 18 foranOpenHousewherevisitorscanobservearegularmeeting,getadditionalinformationonclubbenefitsandevenparticipateiftheyaresoinclined.PleasecontactSamBristolwithquestionsortoRSVP:[email protected].
Join the Toastmasters and learn the power of public speaking
Professional development
Club Day & Time Location Contact Information
GoldenGavel(opentoanyone)
AlternateTuesdays12-1p.m.
IGC-SouthBuildingConferenceRoom18
317-233-6195
Roadmasters(INDOTStaff)
AlternateWednesdays1:30p.m.
IGC-NorthBuildingRoomN751
317-232-6079
DowntownIndy(Opentoanyone)
2ndand4thThursdaysofeverymonth12-1p.m.
PNCCenter101W.WashingtonSt.Suite1500E,Boardroom
GovernorMikePenceisinvitingamateurandprofessionalphotographersacrossIndianatosubmittheirfavoriteimagesofthestateforpossibleinclusioninacoffeetablebookcommemoratingIndiana’s200yearsofstatehood.ThedeadlinetosubmitphotosisMay 15.
PhotosmustbetakeninIndianaandshouldreflectoneormoreofthesecategories:naturalenvironmentandlandscape;buildingsandarchitecture;citiesandtowns;farmsandfields;theHoosierpeople;schoolsandlibraries;transportation;businessandcommerce;medicineandhealth;religionandphilanthropy;government;mediaandcommunication;arts,cultureandentertainment;andsports.
Imagesmustbeuploadedin.jpg/.jpegformatwithqualityresolution(300dpi).
Useofphotoswillnotbecompensated,butphotographerswillreceiveaphotocreditinthebook.Photoswillbereviewedandselectedbasedoncontent,qualityandspaceavailability.
Formoreguidelinesandinformation–andtouploadphotos,visitthewebsite.“Indianaat200:ACelebrationoftheHoosierState”willcontainapproximately240pagesandwillbepublishedbyM.T.PublishingCompany,Inc.,whichisundercontractwiththeIndianaBicentennialCommission.Inadditiontophotos,eachofthebook’s14chapterscontainsessaysandvignettesfromHoosiersaroundthestate.BooksareexpectedtobeavailableforpurchasearoundStatehoodDay,December11,ofthisyear,andmaybepre-orderedatwww.mtpublishing.com.
Submit photos for Bicentennial book
Bicentennial Commission
The Torch10
Inthefirstdigitalhackathonchallengethatcrossedstatelines,developersfromIndianaandTexassquaredoffinacompetitiontocreatethebestapplicationtoservecitizens.Thetechnologydepartmentsandsponsorsofbothstateshaveworkedtogetheroverthelastfewmonthstoplanandlaunchthisunique,interstatehackathonchallenge.Thecontestwasopentoanyindividualorteamofdeveloperschargedwithcreatingthebestapplicationusingpublicly-availableopendata,code,andtechnology.Anationalpanelofjudgesreviewedalltheentriesandselectedthegrandprizewinner.
RedAlertIndiana,theIndianafather-sonduoofJohnandIsaiahSchevola,waschosenastheevent’sgrandchampionteam.JohnandIsaiahcreatedadynamicwebformthatdirectscitizensaffectedbyemergenciesornaturaldisasterstotheproperagencyornon-profittoreceiveassistance.Theappguidesusersthroughachecklistofpotentialservicesbasedontheirneeds,anditstreamlinesthedataintakeforserviceprovidersbysendingandstoringcustomercontactinformationinadatabase.
“Wewereexcitedtobeabletoparticipate;justworkingonaprojectwithmysonwasarewardingexperience,”saidJohnSchevola.“Itdidn’treallyevenoccurtousthatwecouldwinwhenwesubmitted,andnow,wenotonlywontheIndianachallenge,butalsowonagainstTexastoclaimthegrandprize.Ithasbeenawhirlwind.”
EntrieswerescoredbyanationalpanelofjudgesthatincludedKevinMulhall,EnterpriseTechnologySpecialistatIntel;DougRobinson,Executive
DirectionoftheNationalAssociationofStateChiefInformationOfficers(NASCIO);andJesseRomine,DirectorofInternationalSalesatSocrata.
“ThisHackathonhasbeenagreateventtofosteropennessandinteractionbetweengovernmentandcitizens,”commentedLt.GovernorSueEllspermann.“Oneofouradministration’sprioritiesistoencouragesmallbusinessgrowthanddevelopment.BothofourIndianawinnerswillhavetheopportunitytoworkwiththeStateandfurtherdeveloptheirapplications.ThetechnologysectorhasevolvedintoamajoreconomicdevelopmentsectorforIndiana.Tech-focusedeventslikethiswillsupportandencouragemoregrowth.”
ToddKimbriel,InterimExecutiveDirectoroftheTexasDepartmentofInformationResources,wasalsopleasedwiththeresultsofthehackathon.“WecongratulatethewinningteamofRedAlertIndiana.Whatagreathonorforallteamstoparticipateanddevelopmeaningfulapplicationsthathelpusbetterserveourcommunities.WelearnedalotfromthischallengeandlookforwardtogrowingourTexasOpenDataportalsothatstateagenciesandcivicdeveloperscancollaborateonmoresolutionsforthepeopleofTexas.”
Thechallengesofferedbyfromeachstateincluded:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management:Createacentralized,streamlined,andsecureplatformforreceiving,tracking,andcollaboratingonpermitapplications.Significanttimeincreatingpermitsislostinthehandoffsbetweentheagencyanditsstakeholders.Anysystemthatassistsinstreamliningtheprocessesandistransparentforuserswillbenefitall.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security:Developamethodtoregisterandcreateachecklistofavailable/neededservicesforHoosiersvisitingaone-stop-shopafteradisaster.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services:Providechildren’sguardianswithcriteria-focused,map-basedresultsontheavailablelicensedchild-careoperationsintheirarea.
Texas Department of Transportation:Developamobileapplicationbasedonthemy35.orgapproachthatenablescommuterstoplantheirtravelmoreeffectivelyalongwiththeportabilitythatcomeswithanever-expandingmobiledevicemarket.
Groundbreaking Indiana-Texas Civic Hackathon Challenge declares grand champion
Challenge
Artwork by Jerry Williams
Family Case ManagerDo you want to make a difference?
Consider a rewarding career with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and join our team to help us protect our State’s most valuable asset—
our children.
DCS is currently looking for Family Case Managers dedicated to support the agency’s mission to protect children from abuse and neglect.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university required. At least 15 semester hours or 21 quarter hours in child development; criminology;
criminal justice; education; healthcare; home economics; psychology; guidance and counseling; social work; or sociology required.
The Indiana Department of Child Services is a drug free workplace. Candidates are subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
How to ApplyInterested applicants should apply via Careers with DCS at
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The Indiana Department of Child Services protects children from abuse and neglect by partnering with families and communities to provide safe, nurturing, and stable homes.
For more information about DCS, visit us at www.in.gov/dcs.
Why should I apply?
Questions?Email: [email protected]
Attention: Recruiter(Please refer a friend)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Competitive pay Medical, vision, dental insurance Vacation, sick, personal time Life insurance Retirement plans Up to 14 paid holidays per year
ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 14TH!$5 of every Upper Box Ticket, $10 of every Outfield Ticket, and $15 of every Lower Box Ticket
will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund!
Outfield Reserved @ $22 ($10 benefits NLEOMF)
Total Enclosed
Lower Box @ $40 ($15 benefits NLEOMF)
Upper Box @ $15 ($5 benefits NLEOMF)
# OF TICKETS TICKET PRICE TOTAL
The Chicago White Sox have dedicated Thursday, May 21st as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Park to benefit the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and support the upcoming National Law Enforcement Museum, in honor of
Illinois finest state, local, and federal law enforcement officers. The Memorial honors the service and sacrifice of the men and
women who have died in the line of duty protecting our communities. The National Law Enforcement Museum will tell the rest of
the story, the history of American law enforcement and the stories behind the badge. This event is open to all law enforcement
officers, family members and anyone who supports and appreciates our law enforcement professionals. All inquiries should be
directed to Mike Rourke at 312-674-5186 or [email protected].
Orders will NOT be redeemed at the U.S. Cellular Field ticket windows or the White Sox administrative offices.
ATTENTION LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WHITESOX.COM/SPECIALEVENTS
Seating Category
Diamond Box (Rows 1-10)
Platinum Box (Rows 11-25)
Gold Box
Premium Club Box
Club Box
Lower Box
Outfield Reserved
Bleachers
Lower Corners
Premium Upper Box (Rows 1-6)
Upper Box
Upper Reserved
Upper Corners
MagellanScout Seats
Home Plate Club
Seating Category
Diamond Box (Rows 1-10)
Platinum Box (Rows 11-25)
Gold Box
Premium Club Box
Club Box
Lower Box
Outfield Reserved
Bleachers
Lower Corners
Premium Upper Box (Rows 1-6)
Upper Box
Upper Reserved
Upper Corners
MagellanScout Seats
Home Plate Club Seating Category
Diamond Box (Rows 1-10)
Platinum Box (Rows 11-25)
Gold Box
Premium Club Box
Club Box
Lower Box
Outfield Reserved
Bleachers
Lower Corners
Premium Upper Box (Rows 1-6)
Upper Box
Upper Reserved
Upper Corners
MagellanScout Seats
Home Plate Club
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Please charge my: Visa Mastercard Amex Discover
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OR: Enclosed is a check or money order payable to the Chicago White Sox.
Check #
(If check or money order is greater than total cost of the tickets, the difference will be made up in Comiskey Cash.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WHITESOX.COM/SPECIALEVENTS MR
3 OPTIONS TO ORDER TICKETS:
MAIL with payment to:Chicago White Sox Sales Department ATTN: Law Enforcement GSG333 W. 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
FAX with payment to: 312-674-5140
PHONE/EMAIL Mike Rourke | 312-674-5186 | [email protected]
All game times and promotions are subject to change. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Specially Priced White Sox Tickets!
LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY AT THE PARK
to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
WHITE SOX VS. INDIANSThursday, May 21, 2015 - 7:10 P.M. U.S. Cellular Field
Experience first-hand the thrill of laboratory science! Students in grades 6–8 are invited to spend an afternoon at the Indiana State Public Health Laboratory learning about careers in public health and engaging in hands-on science activities.
Parents — you’re invited too! Take a tour of the Indiana State Public Health Laboratory and watch live demonstrations of your child participating in a number of laboratory functions. A light lunch and refreshments will be served for both parents and students.
PUBLIC HEALTH’S PIT CREW: A Look Inside the Indiana State Public Health LaboratorySunday, May 17, 2015 • 12:30–5:00 pmRegistration begins at 12:00 pm
LOCATION:Indiana State Department of Health 550 W 16th Street, Suite BIndianapolis, IN 46202
FREE! Seating is limited! Register today at: http://publichealthspitcrew.eventbrite.com
This event is sponsored by the Indiana State Public Health Laboratory and the Association of Public Health Laboratories.
QUESTIONS?Contact Laura Siegel at [email protected] or 240.485.2744.
Think Summer!State Employee discounts now available
Tickets only $35 per adult$31 per Jr./Sr. | $61 per Two Day
Tickets only $37.75 per adult$34.25 (under 54”/ age 60+)
Visit SPD Intranet for link, username and password
2015 Discount Funday Ticket $26.95Season Passes also available
Visit SPD Intranet for link and promo code
Located in St. LouisTickets $39.99 for 3-day Advance
$41.99 for Regular One Day
Visit www.sixflags.com/PartnerLogin or this link Username: INSTATE Password: SixFlags8
(Password is Numeric & Case Sensitive)
Also check out our discount page at www.in.gov/spd/2439.htm for more discounts like Indianapolis Indaians baseball, Great Wolf Lodge and more.
If you can’t access the SPD Intranet, email [email protected] to request this information.
! If you can’t access the SPD Intranet, email [email protected] to request this information.!
Visit SPD Intranet for link, username and password
If you can’t access the SPD Intranet, email [email protected] to request this information.
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