Reminder - The 2008 Annual Enrollment Period is October 25 - November 8
The package mailed to retirees contains a page titled the Personal Benefits Menu
This page contains your Personal Identification Number You will need this to use the online features.
The web site address for online enrollment:
https://www3.benefitsweb.com/lmc.html
You can also call the benefits center:
866-562-2363
Jack Hannon provided his usual evaluation of plan changes in the benefits section of this web site. (Sign in to view)
There is a new feature on that page. You can leave a comment for others to view. Up to 500 characters can be entered. If your comment includes a web site, you can include that. In the near future, other pages will have this comment box. Consider this a beta feature. It has had some testing, but there are no guarantees.
If you have some thoughts about benefits, alternative plans, health tips, or other information you would like to share with other members, send the webmaster@comara.org an email with the information, or just reply to this newsletter. You can also attach a document or picture. If you attach a Word document that contains pictures, include a copy of each picture (jpg or gif format) separately.
__________________________________________________________________Call for News Items
We are planning the December Newsletter. We welcome any new you care to share with the rest of the members. A small number of pictures is also welcome. Suggested news are anniversaries, trips, retirements, awards, or just reminisce about your days at COMSAT or other business.
________________________________________________________________Well folks, it's about that time of the year again. I'm talking about the annual 1st Wednesday in December COMSAT "oldtimers" get-to-gether at Roy's Place (2 E. Diamond Ave) in Gaithersburg, MD 6:30ish)[301-948-5548].
It is a completely unofficial and informal event. Last year we had a great turn out, reminiscing and seeing old friends. Traditionally it's been an event attended by members and spouses of the Microwave Lab at COMSAT Labs but that has expanded over the years, so that all are welcome. An RSVP is not necessary, but it would be nice to get some type of head count. You can let Ron know you are coming by using the form at http://www.comara.org/social/firstWednesday.htm.
Pass the word around. Hope to see you there.
-- Ron Johnson -- (W 240-215-1200 x4445)
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COMARA - Comsat Alumni and Retirees Association
http://www.comara.org/
PO Box 34594
Bethesda, MD 20827