Anniversaries
Garvey Vyd Mgmt (1997) Hoot Owl Vyds/AVV (1972) Regusci Vyd (2007) Rios Farming Co (1998) Spring Mtn Vyd (2010) Stanton Vyds (1998) Steltzner Vyds (1973)
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Live Well, Work Well
The Live Well, Work Well Newsletter is a seasonal newsletter that is produced monthly and discusses interesting topics in employee health and wellness. This month's bulletin focuses on home safety, common exercise excuses and summer savings tips. Please click here to print and post the bulletin in English and in Spanish or contact us to request color reprints for your employees.
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Staff Changes
As was reported last month, Mary Scheel retired on May 24th after 28 years of service to CGF. While it is impossible to fill the void left by Mary's absence, we are excited to welcome Julie Cazet to CGF. Many of you may know Julie as a longtime resident of St. Helena, community volunteer and possibly as a part time employee of the Foundation in years past. In her new full-time position of Administrative Assistant, Julie will handle invoicing and accounts receivable, as well as a variety of other duties to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently. Daniella Ramirez will assume a more visible role in the new position of Account Manager. Dani will take on more responsibilities for the group health benefits program, including education and employee engagement, a role that will become critically important in the months (and years) ahead.
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Health Care Reform - Exchanges
Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, qualifying individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance Exchanges. Open enrollment under the Exchanges will begin on October 1, 2013. Employers will be required to notify employees about the availability of the Exchanges by 10/1. The Department of Labor recently released temporary guidance on the Exchange Notice Requirement and provided model notices for employers to use. The DOL also updated the COBRA election notice to include information regarding health coverage alternatives offered through the Exchanges. We will continue to monitor these requirements for revisions and formal guidance.
On May 23rd, the state of California released information about individual plans to be offered through its Exchange, known as Covered California. A total of 13 insurance carriers have been tentatively approved to offer coverage beginning this fall for enrollment starting January 2014. Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, Kaiser and Western Health Advantage will be available in the Napa, Sonoma, Solano and Marin region. Premiums vary depending on the geographic region, the individual's age, and the richness of benefits. It is said that more than half of Californians will be eligible to receive federal subsidies on a sliding scale, extending to a family of four earning up to $94,200. Covered California is expected to announce its options for small employers through the Small Employer Health Options Program (SHOP) on June 6th.
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Upcoming Events
Human Resource Professional in Agriculture (HRPA) Certificate Program
Hosted by Agricultural Personnel Management Association
9:00 am - 3:30 pm, registration includes lunch
Classes may be taken individually or complete the series to obtain certificate
All classes to be held at the Napa County Farm Bureau,
811 Jefferson St., Napa
7/15/13 Managing Employee Benefit Programs
10/29/13 Managing Employee Compensation
11/21/13 Human Resource Development
12/16/13 Information and Cost Analysis in HR Mgmt
January 2014 Management and Leadership for HRM Professionals
ELECTIVES (one required for program certification), dates TBD
Workers' Compensation in California: History, Law and Application
Safety and Health Regulations and Requirements in Agriculture
This will also be offered in Stockton beginning June 16, 2013
D�a de la Familia
Hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers
Sunday, July 21 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
960 Caymus Street, Napa
FLC Class - Ag Employers Compliance ConferenceHosted by the California Farm Labor Contractor Association
Thursday, July 11 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Ave, Napa
FLC Class - Ag Laws and Regulations for Growers and Farm Labor ContractorsHosted by AgSafe
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1075 California Boulevard, Napa
Sexual Harassment Prevention TrainingHosted by AgSafe
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
1075 California Boulevard, Napa
SAVE THE DATE: August 3, 2013
Napa County Farm Bureau Centennial Celebration August 3, 2013 Robert Mondavi Winery Visit website for more information
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Enjoy your retirement, Mary!
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