Upper New York Conference Pre-Retirement Seminars
There will be two Pre-Retirement Seminars held in September to highlight and explain the benefits available through The United Methodist Church to retiring clergy. These are intended to assist persons in their later years of ministry to understand the current pension plan, health insurance options, Social Security, and moving assistance available.
Please select one of the following dates … ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED … as we will provide clergy-specific retirement projections, and also need to plan for lunches.
Monday, September 26, 2016 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Asbury Camp & Retreat Center
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Amsterdam UMC
Robert Christofel, a Benefits Educator from the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits will be presenting on the denominational plans. Vicki Putney, UNY director of HR/Benefits, will be presenting on health insurance options and moving policies, and there is a tentative commitment from the Social Security Administration to send an educator as well.
A limited number of personal consultations with Mr. Christofel will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Personal pension projections will be discussed but these consultations are limited to 15-20 minutes and are, therefore, general in nature. You may indicate your desire for a consultation on the online registration form.
Lunch will be provided and spouses are welcome to attend. These events are sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits through the generosity of our local churches’ ministry share giving.