State of the County Centerpiece Contest
ATTENTION: ALL Pima County Employees!!!

The 2008 State of the County Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2008, and all Pima County Employees are invited to show off their creativity by designing a Centerpiece(s) that will be placed on display at this year's luncheon.

Each year, employee participation in this event has grown, and we are hoping to set a new record this year as well. Last year we received over 45 entries; with over a hundred tables to cover there is always room for more entries. Below are the winning centerpieces from last year's event.

3rd Place, Pima Health Systems and Services,
Designed by: Kerry Carlson and Ruth Cocio
Submitted by: Julia Flannery

2nd Place, Pima County Juvenile Court Center,
Submitted by: Margaret Singleton

1st place, Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation Office, Designed and submitted by: Simon Herbert.

ALL Pima County employees/departments are invited to participate in the State of the County Luncheon Centerpiece Contest which is held during the luncheon. Employees are encouraged to create a centerpiece that is representative of their department and incorporates the theme of the State of the County Luncheon.

This year's theme is "People, Programs, Progress." Each centerpiece will be displayed during the luncheon on one of the tables. Departments are encouraged to submit multiple entries if possible. The centerpieces will be judged and scored, then the top three centerpieces receiving the highest scores will be awarded a 1st , 2nd or 3rd place ribbon. The award winning centerpieces and departments will receive recognition at the luncheon as well as an article in the E-scoop along with a photograph of each winning entry. This is an exciting event to participate in because there are so many individuals that enjoy seeing the centerpieces created by our own County employees.

If you would like to participate, please register your entry with Julie C. Simon at 740-6566, or by e-mail Julie.simon@dot.pima.gov, by April 11, 2008. Please make sure you provide the following information: Contact Name, Department, Contact Phone Number, and Number of Entries. All centerpieces will need to be delivered to the Tucson Convention Center on April 18, 2008, by 8:30 A.M. If you would like your centerpiece returned to you, please place a label on the bottom with your return information.

Here are the specifications for the centerpiece contest: Height 12 inches, Width 9 inches or Diameter 9 inches. Here's an additional challenge: Use recyclable materials to create your centerpiece.

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Julie C. Simon.

What's New in Retirement?

Pima County is proud to announce the adoption of the newly established ASRS Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP), a 401(a) plan.

This plan is available to those employees age 40 or older. Participation is a one time, irrevocable election. Participating employees will have the option to elect a percentage of pay or a specific annual amount. Selecting a percentage of pay allows that amount to increase as your income increases; whereas flat amounts will remain the same for the remainder of County employment. Deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis saving you additional dollars. Various investment options are available.

This voluntary plan can be elected in addition to your mandatory ASRS pension and your voluntary Deferred Compensation.

Nationwide Retirement Solutions is the administrator for the ASRS Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan. Click here for additional information: www.AZSRSP.com

If you have additional questions or would like to enroll, please contact La Juanda Pawley at pawleyl@nationwide.com or 245-1196.

 

 

 

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