news stories Tagged “Benefits and Administrative Services”
Getting to know the Conference Commission on Equitable Compensation
March 10, 2015 / By Wilson Jones* / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The following article highlights the work of Upper New York Conference’s Commission on Equitable Compensation, which, according to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, is charged with “supporting full-time clergy serving as pastors in the charges of the annual conference." I remember the first time I heard the term “Equitable Compensation.” I was new to United Methodism and the district superintendent said …more
2014: A Year in Review
December 30, 2014 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Click here to take a look back at 2014 in Upper New York! …more
Valeski to be Administrative Assistant for Finance and Benefits
September 17, 2014 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference is pleased to announce that Julie Valeski has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant for Finance and Benefits. Valeski has served as the Conference Receptionist/Support Services Clerk since Sept. 10, 2013. Valeski will remain in her current position until a replacement is hired. "I am pleased that Julie has demonstrated the skills necessary to move into this position and has the desire to serve in these …more
Conference retirees learning about new health insurance
September 16, 2014 / By Beth DiCocco / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Upper New York Conference Benefits Officer Vicki Putney has been traveling around the Conference to help retirees and their spouses prepare for a significant change to their health benefits. As of January 2015, Conference retirees – clergy and lay – age 65 and older will receive health insurance through Medicare along with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to help them pay for their insurance and health-care expenses. Since there are a number …more