Constitution Day Contest for staff and students!

The Constitution Day contest is going on right now and ends at noon on Friday, Sept. 16. This is your chance to earn prizes, acquire the admiration of your peers, and, perhaps, launch a career as a constitutional scholar!

The United States Constitution is one of the most amazing and important documents ever created by the hand of man. Since 1789, it has been the basis of all that we do here in the United States. It is a document that is brilliant in its scope and practical in its simplicity.

Americans constantly debate the meaning and interpretation of the Constitution, which has led to many heated arguments. Nevertheless, the document ultimately unites us as a people and a nation.

The ContestThis year, Bates’ Constitution Day contest will cover general questions about the document. Each correct answer to the questions is worth one point. Each contestant may only submit one entry.

Download the Quiz and Answer Sheet Now!

The contest is going on now and ends at noon on Fri, Sept. 16. All entries must be submitted to one of the following locations:

• Downtown Campus: Brown wooden cabinet outside MZ 133C
• South Campus: Receptionist’s desk at main office: A115
• Mohler Campus: Receptionist’s desk

Please visit the website to download the quiz and answer sheet.

A scene from the signing of the Constitution.

An unbearably cute photo of a baby
celebrating her first Independence Day.

BARC Wants You!

Are you a Bates staff member who wants to become involved with planning fun events for your fellow employees? Or maybe you want to get to know your coworkers a little bit better. If this sounds like you, then consider joining Bates Activities and Recreation Committee, lovingly referred to as BARC.

The first meeting of the school year is this Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. in the Downtown Campus Cafeteria. And yes, there will be snacks.

If you'd like to participate, but can't make the meeting, please contact Becky Welch, x7701.

Years of Service Recognition

On Staff Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6, the college recognized those who have been employed at Bates for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and, yes, 35 years, with service pins.

Vice President for Human Resources and Campus Public Safety Vickie Lackman presented the pins, and each group of employees posed for a photo with President Lyle Quasim.

So if you see any of these folks walking around campus, please thank them for their dedication to Bates, and for inspiring, challenging and educating our students.

5 Years
Connie Wyman
Dan French
Donovan Holter
Gretchen Fulmer
Ivan Gorne
Jaime Dawson
Lee Williams
Phil Kane
Raisa Kazak
Sheryl Horstman
Wayne Caldwell

10 Years
Beth Cummings
Beth Kramer
Bonita Goatz
Brian Parker
Bridget Findley
Dan Moxon
Eileen Beck
Flossie Hollie
Inna Shkarina
Jeanene Pedee
Kelly Hamilton
Pat Piper
Rhonda Sample
Robin Culpepper
Teresa Borchardt
Virginia Liu

15 Years
Dion Teague
Hector Agosto
Jim Anderson
Karrie Zylstra-Myton
Kitty Tartaglia
Lynn Faherty
Nerissa del Rosario

20 Years
Barb Erlandson
Bill Green
Bob Gunter
Dan Condon
Hiep Tran
Kellie Moody
Lynn Neal
Mary Ward
Paul Christoe
Roger Knapp
Sandra Frankie
Sharri Huey
Vicki Valdez
Wade Westphal

25 Years
Jeff Olson
Mark Peila
Mike Scott
Steve Dziedziak
Susan Neese
30 Years
Ray Shjerven

35 Years
Pat LeBlanc

5 Year Pin Recipients

10 Year Pin Recipients

15 Year Pin Recipients

20 Year Pin Recipients

25 Year Pin Recipients

35 Year Pin Recipient

Benefits Bulletin: Department of Retirement Systems

Fund Lineup Changes Reminder

Last month, the Department of Retirement Systems mailed a Fund Transition Guide and cover letter to Plan 3 members and participants in Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)/Judicial Retirement Account (JRA). If you have not already done so, we encourage you to read this important information.

The purpose of the Fund Transition Guide is to inform you on the new investment options, what’s changing, what you need to do (from Sept. 24-Oct. 28), and what will happen if you do nothing.

The 2011 Fund Transition webpage is available to help ensure you have access to all of the necessary information including the guide. If you have any questions, please call the appropriate numbers:

• Plan 3 members can call 888-711-8773
• DCP/JRA members can call 888-327-5596

Learn more here.