Questions regarding benefits and retirement through the IMRF? Call 1-800-ASKIMRF (1-800-275-4673) or go to http://www.imrf.org

Besides what is provided by the contract between the BSEO and the District, as a member of the BSEO you are also eligible for a number of benefits provided by your IEA/NEA membership:

• Voting Rights: You are able to exercise your right to vote in BSEO elections and have a say in your union representatives; vote on contracts; and other work issues that may arise.
• Access Savings: Use your membership card to receive discounts at a variety of restaurants, theaters and stores such as Dunkin Donuts, Regal Cinema in Lake Zurich, Jazzercise, Pearle Vision and Great Clips just to name a few.  Just log on the www.ieanea.org and register by “clicking” on the sample membership card.
• IEA Advocate: Member magazine - keep up with the latest news and articles about association activities, benefits and members.  Available through the mail and on-line.
• NEA Attorney Referral Program: Members are entitled to two 30 minute consultation sessions free during each membership year.  By using the NEA’s Attorney Referral Program, your will receive discounted rates from participating attorneys.
• Insurance/Financial: The NEA offers various “members only” insurance options and financial/investment opportunities.

Other NEA Member Benefits:

 As a member of BSEO/IEA/NEA you can have access to these benefits as well:

 1. Financial Awareness Bulletin (FAB):  Homeownership for Singles

 URL:  http://www.neamb.com/memsrvcr/communications/articles/0205_fb.jsp

2. Mary Rowland Personal Finance Column (PFC) for April 2005

(Note that this is the final Mary Rowland column for this publication year.  Look for the September 2005 column in the July 2005 Communications Update.)

    URL:  http://www.neamb.com/memsrvcr/communications/articles/0205_mr.jsp

 3.   Special Interest Article (MCA):  Choosing the Right IRA

   URL:  http://www.neamb.com/memsrvcr/communications/articles/0205_si.jsp

4.  Article on NEA MB Products and Services (MCA):  NEA Home Financing Program Introduces New Member Bonus Offer

     URL:  http://www.neamb.com/memsrvcr/communications/articles/0205_ps.jsp

5.  Article on NEA MB Products and Services (MCA):  Hertz #1 Club Gold Membership Now Free for NEA Members

     URL:  http://www.neamb.com/memsrvcr/communications/articles/0205_ps_hertz.jsp