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Your VEA membership helps you save on trips and entertainment. Go to www.TicketsAtWork.com to see all the savings and use VEA as your company code.

From LEGOLAND in California to Walt Disney World in Florida, there are so many places to play! Want something closer to home? Kooza by Cirque du Soleil is opening in the Big Apple, and while you’re there, you can see all of New York from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, visit Madame Tussauds in D.C. and more! Visit www.TicketsAtWork.com to find out about all the opportunities.

There are also numerous “Buy 1 Get the 2nd Day Free,” “Drink and Meal Deals” and “Complimentary Upgrades.”

Please click here  for this month's special offerings.Tickets can also be ordered by calling 1-800-331-6483.

Remember, your company code is VEA.

VEA members can receive a 12% discount on qualifying monthly recurring charges with T-Mobile plans. If you’re already a T-Mobile customer, you can migrate to the VEA plan and enjoy the savings.

And T-Mobile will waive the activation fee, another big savings for you.

Click here or call 1-866-464-8662 for details. Be sure to mention the promotional code: 12831TMOFAV

Click here for limited-time special savings

VEA members can join BJ’s for $35, a $10 savings off the regular cost—and, the membership is good for 15 months. That’s three months free. You can also receive a free second household membership card.

In addition, you get BJ’s “Rewards” membership for $70, a $10 savings. Rewards members can earn 2 percent back on most purchases.

This special offer is not available at any BJ’s Club location.
        
     Mail membership applications to:
                    David Estoclet
                    BJ’s  Wholesale Club
                    101 S. Van Dorn St.
                    Alexandria, Va.  22304

Click here to get your application.

Existing members can also renew their memberships at the discount rate and gain the additional three months.

For directions and locations near you, visit www.bjs.com/locations.

BJ’s accepts major credit cards and all manufacturers’ coupons.

2010

March 8 - April 21, 2010

VEA Regional Retirement Meetings
Are you planning to retire? VEA members are welcome to attend one of VEA's 10 regional retirement meetings. Click here for details on locations and dates.

April 22-24

VEA Delegate Assembly
Virginia Beach Convention Center

April 30-May 2

SPARKS Retreat
Virginia Beach, Cavalier Hotel
To get a sense of what Sparks is all about, watch this video created by 2009 Sparks attendee Jeff Suho.
Click here for the 2009-2010 Sparks brochure and registration form. Questions? Contact Sonia Lee at 800-552-9554, ext. 333.

May 21-23

Local Presidents' Training
Wintergreen Resort
www.wintergreenresort.com
One representative per local may attend. Current or future presidents (presidents-elect and vice presidents) are eligible. VEA will cover all expenses. Registration to open March 8, 2010. Contact slee@veanea.org for more information and/or to reserve your spot.

July 26-29

VEA National Board 'Jump Start' Seminar
Hampton, Virginia
Old Dominion University Peninsula Workforce Development Center
For more information, contact Renee Hancock, VEA, 800-552-9554 or rhancock@veanea.org

VEA members have special discounts and incentives at Springdale at Lucy Corr Village, a non-profit continuing care retirement community in Chesterfield County.

Springdale at Lucy Corr Village provides 100% maintenance-free living and access to assisted living and skilled nursing services. Through an exclusive agreement, VEA members can enjoy an extraordinary savings package of discounts, cottage or apartment upgrades and complimentary member-only services.

And, this VEA member benefit applies to your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles—even your in-laws.

VEA Member Benefits include
• 10 additional health care days
• free moving package (pack, move, unpack) up to $2,500
• free wireless internet router (installed)
• Free broadband internet service for one year
• Free computer tech support for one year
• Reimbursement of two years’ VEA membership dues (up to $500) when you or someone you refer places a 10% reservation deposit on a Springdale apartment or cottage.
• Additional VIP Incentives for Resident Referrals valued at $4,000.

For more information, call 804-425-8280 or go to www.lucycorrvillage.com.

Get special VEA-member rates on both auto and home insurance, including renters and condo coverage, through your Horace Mann representative.

Property coverage includes benefits designed specifically for educators. Auto insurance includes Educator Advantage®, a package of special features and benefits provided at no additional charge to every educator's Horace Mann auto policy.

For details or to find an agent near you, go to www.horacemann.com.

Your VEA membership provides you with discounts on assistance in non-medical care-giving for family members through the Virginia franchisees of Comfort Keepers.

VEA members and their families are entitled to
• A 5% discount on the lowest normal hourly rates, except for daily live-in rates. A minimum of eight hours a week is required for the discount.
• Free in-home client consultation and assessment
• Free assessment for a personal emergency response system

To learn more and find the nearest Comfort Keeper franchise, call toll-free 1-877-266-0006 or go to www.comfortkeepers.com.

This special member program helps you locate and purchase vehicles with these benefits:

• Avoid the hassle of negotiating.
• Avoid running from dealer to dealer.
• Find the car you want at a great price.
• Enjoy all normal factory warrantees.
• No dealer add-ons or fees.
• Help, advice with trade-ins

How it works
1. Select the car and options you want.
2. Contact The Car Connection. Mention that you are a VEA member and have your membership card (Member ID number) handy.
3. You will receive a quote, including trade-in and financing options.
4. Your car will be courtesy delivered through an authorized dealer. Factory warrantees are included.
5. As a VEA member you won’t pay the normal $199 fee to use this service. Quoted price includes everything except tax and tags.

Toll-free phone: 1-800-292-2422
Website: www.the-car-connection.com

VEA members can save from 10-20% off the regular price of the unquestioned leader in sound systems: Bose systems.

The Wave Music System, Headsets, SoundDock, Music Systems, and home theater systems are among the popular products available to VEA members.

Click here to take advantage of your member discount (member login required).

What financial solutions do you need?

Your economic well-being is an important goal for VEA and NEA. In addition to working to increase salaries, benefits and pensions, we use our group buying power to develop cost-saving programs and products tailored just for Active and Retired school employees.

Whether you’re paying off student loans, buying your first home, financing college for your children, insuring a house or car, planning for retirement or caring for an elderly family member, VEA and NEA Member Benefits  have programs and products designed just for you.

VEA and NEA Member Benefits leverage the purchasing power of 60,000-plus in Virginia and 3.2 million across the nation to offer you a wide variety of high quality investment, insurance, credit, discount products and consumer services.

We do our homework to make sure the programs we offer give you the most bang for your buck. And we make sure that you have current information and advice on issues that affect you throughout your career and your life.

Virginia-Based Programs and Services
• Car Connection. Helps you locate and purchase vehicles.
• Auto and homeowners insurance. Special rates on homeowners and auto insurance through Horace Mann Insurance Company.
• Retirement living. Special discounts and incentives at Lucy Corr Village, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Chesterfield County.
• In-home help for the ill or aging. Discounts on assistance in non-medical-caregiving for family members through the Virginia franchises of Comfort Keepers.
• Quality sound systems from Bose. Discounts from the unquestioned leader in sound systems.
• Cell phone savings. Special discounts on T-Mobile cell phone service.
• Entertainment discounts. Reduced rates on tickets to shows and major attractions through TicketsAtWork.
• Wholesale shopping. Save on membership in BJ's Wholesale Clubs.

National NEA Member Benefits Programs and Services
• Discounts on car rentals, vacations, classroom supplies, and more
• A range of credit-card offerings
• Savings plans
• Home financing programs
• Personal loans
• Several life-insurance options
• Auto and homeowners insurance
• Medicare supplement
• Long-Term Care insurance

To take advantage of your NEA Member Benefits: Visit the NEA Member Benefits web site, where you can learn more about all the programs and services. use Or call the NEA Member Benefits Service Center at 1-800-637-4636. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Become a wise consumer:  Educate yourself before you buy. NEA Member Benefits offers terrific backgrounders on retirement planning, investing, and other topics, as well as an array of financial calculators that allow you to crunch the numbers. Here's a partial list of your consumer resources:

• Credit/Debt Counseling
• Home Buying Information
• Financial calculators
• Insurance needs
• Health resources
• Investing
• Life Cycle Consumer Guide
• 5 Minute Retirement Check Up
• Retirement planning
• Travel guide 
   

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Member Savings

What financial solutions do you need? VEA and NEA Member Benefits have developed cost-saving programs and products tailored just for Active and Retired school employees. 

Who We Are

Get answers to your questions about VEA membership and activities. Learn about the UniServ program and VEA jobs.

Education Support Professionals

ESPs are a key part of the VEA team. Learn more about what membership offers ESPs. And find out about living wage campaigns and other opportunities.

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