Ricker's Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

It's that time again!  Read all about the Annual Halloween Costume Contest here:  http://www.scribd.com/doc/110427218/Halloween-2012

Flu Shot Clinic on 10/3!

Hello Ricker's Superstars!

Ricker's will be hosting an other flu shot clinic for employees at the Corporate office on 10/3/12 from 9 am to 11 am.  Please ensure if you are attending, you receive a consent form from your manager and bring with you to the clinic.

For those in Ft. Wayne and Indy:  I will be sending vouchers to you so you may redeem at a designated facility for a free flu shot.  Make sure you ask your manager for one in two weeks.

Thank you and please contact me at gvanalstine@rickers.net or via the Ricker's Superstars FB page if you have any questions!

Gabby

Good News regarding the State of IN!

Good News from Coats Notes: 

Indiana Continues to Serve as Fiscal Model for Nation 

Hoosier taxpayers recently received a bit of good news. Governor Mitch Daniels announced that the state of Indiana will close the 2012 fiscal year with reserves of more than $2 billion and a structural surplus, meaning annual revenue in excess of annual expenses, of more than $500 million. According to the governor’s office, with reserves totaling at least 14 percent of the state’s budget, “most Hoosier taxpayers will receive their first automatic taxpayer refund when they file their state taxes in 2013.” The refund will be in excess of $100 for a single filer or $200 for a joint return.

This is welcome news and further evidence of why Washington should look to Indiana as a model for the nation as it seeks answers to the fiscal crisis facing our federal government. In 2005, Indiana faced a $200 million deficit and our state had not balanced its budget for seven years. Governor Daniels and his team had a vision to make much-needed changes and the people of Indiana responded. While other states increased spending and raised taxes, Indiana reduced spending, cut taxes and paid down its debts. The governor’s leadership along with the support of the legislature and the resolve of Hoosiers has transformed Indiana’s balance sheet and made our state the most attractive place to do business in the Midwest.

It's finally here! Ricker's HR Review, June 2012!

Here's your chance to be "in the know."

Read all about it at: 

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a80271616bb3e9fb95dd78e08&id=159f33a1c2&e=

Apple Who?! Come work for Ricker's!

Ricker's is searching for a tech savvy superstar to join the ranks of the fantastic IT department!  Please refer to the job description in our campaign and contact Meridith Anderson at manderson@rickers.net if you are interested!

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Interesting Info regarding Financial Fitness!

Financial Briefs from your 401(k) team @ CAMI

As a value added service to your 401(k) plan, we are pleased to provide you with these financial articles. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.

>>> College Savings: How Much Do You Need Each Month? The ever-rising cost of college shows no sign of abating. According to the nonprofit College Board, tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year at four-year public colleges increased on average by 7.9% from the previous year, to $7,605, for in-state students, and by 4.6%, to $8,535, for those from out of state. For private colleges, tuition and fees jumped an average of 4.5%, to $27,293. And that’s not counting room and board, books, supplies, and transportation, which together may add more than $10,000 to the yearly total. At many top private schools, the annual cost now runs more than $50,000. click for more . . .

>>> Economists See Limited Damage From Euro Crisis Since the Greek government first confessed it would be unable to pay its debts, investors have fretted that a bond crisis in Europe could be another Lehman Brothers disaster waiting to unravel the entire global economy. Even now, some two years later, headlines drip with apocalyptic dread: Greece “will” default, Portugal “will” follow, and the collateral damage “will” cost $1.35 trillion and wreck the euro zone forever. click for more . . .

>>> Should You Take Social Security Early Or Late? Assuming the Social Security system continues to operate without a hitch, you can begin receiving your retirement benefits early, late, or right on time. The best option depends on your personal circumstances. click for more . . .

NACS Scholarship available for our Employees who are going to school!

Help Someone Soar Higher Nominate & Recognize Your Eligible Employees Many of the current leaders of the convenience store industry got their start at the store level. Through hard work and commitment to learning, these individuals followed the career paths of the industry to positions of senior leadership. The NACS Scholarship Program in memory of Jim Yates & David Erickson helps developing retail leaders, particularly those at the store level, by providing them with: $3000 for costs of career education, community college or college Attendance to the NACS Show (including transportation costs) The opportunity to learn more about career paths in the convenience store industry  Since its founding in 1998, the NACS Scholarship Program has awarded 95 scholarships totaling $288,000. Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a current full- or part-time employee of a NACS retail member company. The student must be enrolled for the fall 2012 semester at any accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical institution, and continue to be enrolled for the entire year. Deadline The deadline to submit applications for the 2012 NACS Scholarship is Friday, June 1. To print an application packet click here. Companies may nominate multiple applicants for scholarships. Award winners will be notified by the end of June.  Questions? For additional information on the NACS Scholarship Program, contact Jenn Makarsky at jmakarsky@nacsonline.com or (703) 518-4295.

Ricker's Rewards- Save .10 a gallon!

Clicked on the picture to "GET PUMPED" and save .10 a gallon!

Happy Ricker's Rewards Day!

Check out Ricker's Rewards!

Denim Days 2012 Calendar!

Check out the Denim Days 2012 Calendar!

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