AASD Weekly Update 5-28-2020

REMINDERS

AASD DISTINGUISHED LEADER AWARDS. Each year, AASD honors a number of members as AASD Distinguished Leaders. Please consider nominating a colleague for this award. We have wonderful co-workers throughout our AASD bargaining unit and in our retiree ranks who are worthy of recognition. The AASD Member Relations Committee is hopeful that you will take the time to nominate someone who goes "Above and Beyond!" You can nominate a co-worker from any category.

The following link will lead you to the nomination form. Click below for the link to the form and criteria. Please note the due date for nominations was extended to June 30.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jimt1745JbcutUcpPA5WaOoeZFaZob3f-gnvtxtQO2Q/viewform?ts=5c5b29cc&edit_requested=true
MORTGAGE INFORMATION FROM UNION PLUS (ALL AASD MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS OF UNION PLUS)
You deserve a mortgage that protects your family. Union Plus would like to get you one. Union Plus Mortgage Company is union-owned – and they know what you need when a crisis hits. Union Plus mortgages are specially designed to protect union families with special hardship assistance in case of disability, layoff, lock out or other eligible income loss. If you are ready to buy a home, let Union Plus help you get the mortgage you deserve. Call 855 UNION 70 (855-864-6670) and talk to an experienced loan officer.
YES, I WANT A MORTGAGE THAT PROTECTS MY FAMILY
NEED A CAR NOW? GET BIG UNION SAVINGS THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Shop from Home and Save an Average of $3,342 off MSRP this Memorial Day. Ready to take advantage of Memorial Day car and truck deals, but not quite ready to start your search in person? We’ve got you covered.

Shop, save and handle all aspects of your vehicle purchase from home:
Browse & Buy from Home: Research new and used cars online and look for the “Buy from Home” badge to see which dealerships offer remote paperwork and vehicle delivery right to your door (well, driveway, actually).

Big Union Savings: BIG — as in save an average of $3,342 off MSRP — BIG.
Want more union perks? How about: Up-front pricing on over 1 million pre-owned cars and trucks.

See your car's market value and get a cash offer from a local dealer in minutes.
$100 rebate on new union-made cars.

Up to $2,000 in Auto Repair and Auto Deductible Reimbursements.

Be on the lookout for special financing options:
Many car manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Ford and Fiat Chrysler are offering special 0% APR financing for up to 84 months on select vehicles and offering incentives in the form of deferred payment options. SEARCH VEHICLES
FROM RANCH EVENTS – DINNERS THAT FEED UP TO 6 PEOPLE FOR $25
Tired of cooking? As many of you know, all of the AASD events at Marina Village and Scottish Rite Center are catered by Ranch Events. They make and serve delicious meals! Ranch Events has opened their kitchen at the Scottish Rite Event Center (in Mission Valley) for “take out” meals that feed up to 4-5 adults and 1-2 children for $25! Such a deal. And delicious, home style cooked meals. The website is below; meals can be ordered in advance or the order can be placed on the same day, as long as it is placed by 12 noon that day. Pick up times are 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM each day at the Scottish Rite Event Center in Mission Valley. In addition, Ranch Events has just added a family meal pick up during the lunch hour. This is a great way to take a night off from cooking and still be able to feed your family at a reasonable price. They also have individual vegetarian meals, soups and desserts as “add-ons.” AASD has partnered with Ranch Events for many years and we are pleased they are able to bring some staff back to work. Feel free to share this information with anyone you wish to. Many of our AASD members have tried the meals and the feedback has been positive.
https://mdp-catering-events-inc.square.site/
RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE VEBA RESOURCE CENTER (VRC)
The VEBA Resource Center (VRC) has been working diligently to provide a digital platform for VEBA members to access during this time of school closures/quarantine. If you are on Facebook, you may access the VRC by typing in VEBA Resource Center. There are weekly chats with Dr. Tarane Sondoozi which are on various topics that address current issues. There are also a variety of other resources available including simple circuit training videos, healthy recipes, information on mindfulness and other topics. This is available to all VEBA members and their dependents. Take a look!
A MESSAGE FROM UNION PLUS (ALL AASD MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING AND SELECT AFFILIATE AND RETIRED MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS OF UNION PLUS VIA AFSA)
Union Plus Direct Help for Our Members. If your family has been directly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, please visit Union Plus’ Hardship Help Section at https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/union-plus-hardship-help-benefits?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03-26-20,
IMPORTANT - PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS. AASD communicates with members via personal e-mail address. We do not communicate via "sandi.net." If you know of a colleague that is not receiving the Update, or if your personal email address changes, please remember to notify AASD by e-mailing our Office Clerk, Jim Costello, at Jim @aasdcs.org.