Month: March 2016

Tribute to Fred Meyer

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Last week we mourned the passing of Fred Meyer. R-UTN member Bill Hall wrote a tribute to Fred that he wanted to share with our members:

Forever Young.  Fred Meyer

Bob Dylan wrote the words first. Rod Stewart popularized them. Fred Meyer lived them.


Fred came to the Northport–East Northport district almost 50 years ago. He joined a young faculty which was dedicated to providing  an exemplary education and understood that the philosophy of middle school was  based on meeting the needs of students — challenging each student while providing a nurturing, progressive environment. Fred was always there for all students. Fred was always there for all teachers.

He was involved in every aspect of student life and was a true advocate for both students and teachers. Fred always treated everyone in a manner that was dignified, fair and clear. He truly treated everyone as he would have others treat him. Like other fine educators who have left too soon … Tom Anderson, Jim Bagley, Ed Newton and Bill Perilli…Fred will be missed, but not be forgotten.

When we honor Fred, we honor the best in all of us.

AMERICAN FLAG DROP BOX

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american-flagDo you have an American flag that needs to be retired?  You can bring the flag to the East Northport Public Library and deposit it the American Legion’s Flag Drop Box any time during library hours during the month of April.  Legion members will dispose of the flag in a proper ceremony.

Sad News …

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Fred MeyerUpdate on the passing of Fred Meyer, retired Middleville Middle School Assistant Principal. Fred passed away peacefully at his home in Avon, Connecticut two weeks shy of his 86th birthday. Friends are invited to call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton on Sunday, April 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM closing with a sharing of remembrances by his family. Refreshments will follow at the home of his daughter Jeanne Lebens.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to the Farmington Valley VNA, 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury, CT 06070.

Born in Germany in 1930, Fred and his family fled from the Nazis and immigrated to the United States in 1939. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served as the US Military Liaison Mission to the Soviet Commander-in-Chief, stationed in Pottsdam, Germany, which was in the Russian zone at that time. His career in education spaned 36 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, Director of Guidance and Assistant Principal  in the Valley Stream and Northport-East Northport school districts.

An obituary is posted on the Vincent Funeral Home website.

 

Contact Your NYS Senator Now!

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There is a push by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Senate to eliminate the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) reimbursement for retires that pay more than the basic Medicare premium. The IRRMA reimbursement refers to the money that the District sends you every three months if you are enrolled in Medicare. You receive this money because retirees are charged twice for Medicare, once from the pension and once from Social Security. The money comes from your payment to the pension. 

Every recipient of Medicare pays a base premium for the plan, which this year is $104 per month for individuals with an income of $84,000 or less and for couples with an income of $170,000 or less. Additional premiums are paid by retirees in the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) who are in a higher income bracket. Some of the newer retirees have considerably higher pensions and, as Medicare premiums are based on total income, a spouse’s income is included. This year the additional premium can be as high as $250 per month.

When you file an IRMMA claim with Northport the district will reimburse the $104 plus any premium. The bill introduced in the State Senate aims to prevent you from getting the additional premium reimbursed. Visit NYSUT Member Action Center to find your State Senator and contact them now.

R-UTN Election of Officers

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A slate of officers has been nominated for the positions of president, vice president, secretary and treasure of the Retired – United Teachers of Northport.  The election will be held at Spring Luncheon on May 3rd. The  nominating committee offered the following slate for a two-year term of office:

President – Frances La Duca,
Vice President – Joanne Kroon
Secretary –Roseann Giovina
Treasurer – David Hosie.

Additional names to be considered for nomination, for any of the four positions, may be sent to Larry Ryan, Nomination Committee chair at laryan@mac.com by April 1st for inclusion in the newsletter.