Retirees

 

Retiree Scholarship Program

Open to any public high school senior. Applicants must be sponsored by a current SAANYS Active Retiree, Affiliate Retiree, or Associate Retiree member in good standing. For purposes of this scholarship, regular Active SAANYS members listed as a sponsor shall not be considered.

By completing the information required on the application, the student will enable the committee to determine eligibility to receive funds provided specifically to help high school students. Students must have demonstrated good school and community citizenship, are planning to go on to higher education, and who otherwise satisfy the criteria by the SAANYS Retiree Scholarship committee.

Students are responsible for seeing that the application is accurately and completely filled out. Be sure to collect all supporting documents before beginning the application. Applicants must sign into their Google account in order to upload supporting documents (transcript and two letters of reference). The SAANYS Retiree Board reserves the right to not process applications found to be incomplete as of the application deadline.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be sponsored by a current SAANYS Active Retiree, Affiliate Retiree, or Associate Retiree member in good standing. For purposes of this scholarship, regular Active SAANYS members listed as a sponsor shall not be considered. SAANYS allocates scholarship money for each region annually. Contact your Regional Representative for details about the SAANYS Scholarship opportunities in your region.

 

SAANYS Retiree Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Who is eligible to nominate a student for this scholarship?

A. All SAANYS Retiree Members in good standing paying dues at the following 3 membership levels: Retiree Active, Retiree Affiliate, Retiree Associate.

Q. I’m an active SAANYS member.  Can I nominate someone?

A. No, however SAANYS allocates scholarship money for each region annually. Contact your Regional Representative for details about the SAANYS Scholarship opportunities in your region. THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES NOMINATION BY A DUES-PAYING RETIREE ACTIVE, RETIREE AFFILIATE, OR RETIREE ASSOCIATE MEMBER.

Q. How many students will be selected and what is the value of the scholarship?

A. SAANYS has allocated $2000 for the Retiree Scholarship. The selection committee anticipates selecting 2-4 scholarship recipients from the applicant pool.  Therefore, we anticipate awards between $500-$1000 each.

Q. Which students are eligible?

A. A student graduating from a New York State Public High School and enrolling in an accredited College or University (in or out of state).

Q. Does the student have to be enrolling in or majoring in a program related to education or teacher preparation?

A. No.

Q. The application asks for standardized test scores.  I took the SAT but not the ACT.  Do I have to take the ACT to be considered for this scholarship?

A. No. If you took a college entrance exam (SAT, ACT, other) please list the scores. If you did not take one or more of the exams leave blank or write N/A.  The application is reviewed as a comprehensive document.  No one area is considered more important.

Q. When will the recipients be notified?

A. We anticipate by early June.

Q. I was a SAANYS member but let my membership lapse when I retired. Can I rejoin SAANYS?

A. Yes. Please contact the membership office at SAANYS at 518-782-0600 or kduffy@saanys.org

Q. What if I have questions that don’t appear here?

A. Feel free to email Dr. Frederick Kirsch, Retiree Advisory Board member, at fpkirsch@gmail.com.

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Whether plans include traveling the country, starting a business, or continuing in the field of education, SAANYS has multiple resources to support your dreams. Download the SAANYS Retirement brochure here.

Review these various levels of membership when thinking about retirement and contact the SAANYS Membership Office at 518-782-0600 with any questions. You may also email kduffy@saanys.org.

Retiree Membership

Retired Active (Must join directly from a Regular Active Membership.)

• Includes Legal Services (including representation for post-retirement administrative employment).
• Legislative representation.
• Free basic $10,000 life insurance for life (reductions at ages 65 and 70).
• Tier 2 life insurance coverage (if carried prior to retirement).
• Insurance programs at SAANYS group rates (eligibility varies by program).
• NASSP & NAESP memberships at reduced rates.
• All publications.
• Financial and retirement planning.
• Purchasing power and discount programs.
• Regional retirement activities.
• Voucher for membership in New York State Retired Teachers Association.

 

Retired Affiliate (Must join directly from a Regular Active or Retired Active Membership.)

• All of the above, except legal services.

 

Retired Associate

• Legislative representation.
• Insurance programs at SAANYS group rates (eligibility varies by program).
• NASSP & NAESP memberships at reduced rates.
• Publications.
• Financial and retirement planning options through Equitable.
• Purchasing power and discount programs.
• Regional retirement activities.

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Resources from the New York State Teachers Retirement System

We hope you were able to join us for the virtual SAANYS Retirement Planning Workshop with NYS Teachers Retirement System. If you need more information please note there are resources available on the NYS Teachers Retirement System website PREP section: https://www.nystrs.org/Retirement-Planning/Pension-Retirement-Education-Program. The various PREP modules have been recorded and are available to view at any time.

SAANYS business partner, Equitable Advisors, offers financial planning, a free financial profile to SAANYS members, and related insurances. Equitable has a long-standing presence in New York. Equitable services over 800 public school retirement plans across the state, with more than 62,000 participants. Through existing relationships with these school districts, Equitable is able to effectively provide coverage for members of SAANYS.

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Resources for Retirees

Health Insurance Victory for Retiree Member

Financial Planning and Related Insurances Offered Through Equitable
Members can receive competitive rates on life, disability, long-term care, and more. In addition, a full array of retirement services is available, including a complimentary financial profile and comprehensive financial planning services.

Visit Equitable to learn more,  or use the dedicated SAANYS member line by calling: 1-866-401-3030, option 8.

Abenity Travel Center
A feature of the Abenity Member Discount Program
Save on airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more

SAANYS Personal Legal Plan
Includes a simple will, a power of attorney, a living will, a health care proxy, + more

OPWDD’s Senior Companion Program
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) Senior Companion Program is an outstanding program that partners New York State seniors with adults with developmental disabilities.

Battleground: Retirement Health Insurance
A Big Victory for SAANYS Retirees

Retiree Committee

Name: Bob Allen
Title: Committee Member, Syracuse City
Email: rca111611@gmail.com
Phone: (315) 727-4974

Name: Carol Muscarella
Title: Committee Member, Region 2
Email: carolf.muscarella@gmail.com | Phone: (515) 965-7839

Name: Tammy Ivan
Title: Committee Member, Region 9
Email: tsivan5@gmail.com
Phone: (607) 760-3896

Name: Frank Sutliff
Title: Committee Member, Region 8
Email: fsutliff@verizon.net
Phone: (315) 717-2698

Name: W. Bruce Gorman
Title: Committee Chair, Region 11
Email: wbruce.gorman@gmail.com
Phone: (585) 244-2387

Name: Harry LeFevre
Title: Committee Member, Region 5
Email: hflefevre@optonline.net
Phone: (845) 429-6504

Name: Karen Urbanski
Title: Committee Member, Region 6
Email: kurbanski@nycap.rr.com
Phone: (518) 437-1533

Name: Bettyjean Callon
Title: Committee Member, Rochester City
Email: bcallon@rochester.rr.com
Phone: (585) 469-5196

Name: Joe Longobardi
Title: Committee Member, Region 4
Email: jlongobard@aol.com
Phone: (914) 245-7648

Name: Doug Regan
Title: Committee Vice Chair, Region 12
Email: dregan13@hotmail.com
Phone: (716) 626-0980

Name: Frederick Kirsch
Title: Committee Member, Region 10
Email: fpkirsch@gmail.com
Phone: (315) 560-5152

Name: Jose Suarez
Title: Committee Member, Region 1
Email: jpsuarez615@yahoo.com
Phone: (516) 443-6153

Name: TBD
Title: Committee Member, Region 7
Email:
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