NYSVARA Scholarship
The NYSVARA annually provides three scholarships to applicants who are individual members of; or an immediate family member of a member of a squad in good standing in the NYSVARA. These scholarships must be used by applicants to furthering their education in a medical related field, and may not be used for EMT and / or CFR courses. Currently three applicants are awarded $500.00. For additional information email Teri Hamilton. Click here for an application.
North Central EMS Cooperative
Squad (organizational) and EMS Service Sponsoring members also receive membership in the North Central EMS Cooperative, a nation-wide buying cooperative, best cost pricing discount program – a $75 value included free with your NYSVARA membership (NYSVARA is the NYS affiliate of the coop). The program includes: Medical Supplies, Office Supplies, Defibrillators, Electronic PCRs, Fleet Fuel Cards, Ambulances, EMS Legal Services and more.
Web Site Development and Maintenance
Grey Goose Graphics provides our squad members discounted web development & maintenance services.Grey Goose has managed our web site and provided exemplary customer service to NYSVARA since 2006. Visit them on the web at www.GreyGooseGraphics.com
Emergency Services Software
ESS has a comprehensive computer database system that manages the administrative activities such as call tracking, human resources, CME tracking, equipment inventory, LOSAP monitoring, vehicle maintenance, personnel scheduling and donor tracking. To obtain more information, contact Bill Prinzivalli at 201-934-0125 or go to their web site: www.EmergencyServicesSoftware.com.
Ambulance Billing/Revenue Recovery
Digitech Computer Inc., which was established in 1984, provides medical transportation software and billing services. They specialize on ambulance billing in New York. They give NYSVARA members a discount for their services. Please contact Kim DeGrazia at
914-741-1919 for more details.
Sprint Nextel Wireless
Go to their “user friendly” web site specifically for the Association: www.sprint.bz/nysvara A 22% monthly discount is offered on select regularly priced rate plans. You may have up to 5 lines per account all with 22% discount! Additionally only for NYSVARA members receive a $50.00 Gift Card & Accessory Pack with any new line activation by using their site mentioned here or by calling: 866-212-4471.
"Special additional Holiday Promotion for, "FIRST RESPONDERS" waived $36.00 activation fee and $25.00 credit, to the account, within 3 months of activation. Offer: excellent until, 1/9/2010"
This is a great opportunity for our members who currently have Sprint Nextel service or are looking to save money on their cell phone service to take advantage of this new member benefit. If you have any questions, please contact Guy Lister at guy.lister@sprint.com
Broadview Networks
Providing a broad array of integrated communications solutions – including voice (telephone), data, Internet and IP based solutions and premium quality hardware. They offer highly cost-effective (up to 30% savings over other service providers) solutions for small and medium-sized business clients, with around-the-clock surveillance, troubleshooting and maintenance. To find out how Broadview Networks can help your Department/Squad contact: Jason Kitt at jkitt@broadview.com or call him at 631-512-9217 (indicate Department membership in the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association and mention this notice).
Life Insurance (Accidental Death Benefit)
National Income Life Insurance Co. (NILCO) is providing our individual members with a $2,000 Accidental Death Benefit. They also have other discounted benefits programs such as prescription drug plan, vision care, chiropractic and podiatry available for our members.
Auto and Home Insurance
NYSVARA members have access to a discount on Auto and Home Insurance. Any member, who uses Liberty Mutual as their home and auto insurer, should call their representative and ask about obtaining the benefit discount under the “Group Savings Plan.”
GlobalFit
GlobalFit is a nationwide fitness club network, that provides a benefit program for substantial discounts at fitness clubs. With GlobalFit, our organization can take advantage of: discounts up to 60% off membership fees, month to month memberships (no long term contracts), access to over 1,500 fitness clubs across the US, and free guest passes for members who want to try out a club. Billing and
enrollments are handled by GlobalFit. For more info or to enroll visit the website: www.globalfit.com
Lighthouse Uniforms
Home of the Fallen EMT/Paramedic Dress Uniform Program is happy to extend to members of the NYSVARA a 10% discount on both its EMT Class ‘A’ and EMT Honor Guard Uniform Package. Lighthouse takes pride the color match of its uniforms which are made from tropical worsted wool, the same material that the U.S. Navy uses for their summer uniforms. To receive more information about their products please go to www.lighthouseuniform.com or call Steve Cohen at 206-213-0894 (indicate your membership in the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association and mention this notice).
Brooks Brothers
A 15% discount from the original retail and everyday value price on all merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at www.BrooksBrothers.com. To take advantage of the benefit, interested members can complete the online enrollment form on the above mentioned website. A corporate membership card will be provided upon completion of registration.
www.shamuclub.com
This site allows our members to receive discounts and benefits at all Anheuser Bush Parks (Sea World, Bush Gardens, Sesame Place, etc.). Members use our company code (1546258) to sign up and become an individual member and receive discounted travel, entrance to the parks. and coupons that can be used at the park.
Tanger, Waterloo and Woodbury Commons
These outlet centers give our members who present a NYSVARA membership card at the Customer Service Office a free coupon book (normally a $10 value), which allows the buyer to receive discounts at all participating stores at the locations.
JEMS Magazine Discount
All members of our organization can receive JEMS Magazine at a discount. Contact the Membership Benefits Sub-committee Chair to take advantage of this discount.
Brady Publishing
For discounted price offerings members can contact Nancy Hauss at Brady Publishing, for purchases at 518-478-9888 for her office voice mail call: 888-877-7824 ext. 1237 or e-mail at:
nancy_hauss@prenhall.com
Plum Benefits Entertainment Guide
For a complete list of Broadway, Family, Sports, Music, Comedy, and other live events and attractions available, download this month's Plum Benefits Entertainment Guide or visit www.plumbenefits.com.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS MONTH
We know the holidays can be a bit overwhelming – but that shouldn’t mean you forget to have fun. To help you spread some holiday cheer we put together this downloadable PDF Holiday Survival Guide. It’s got a few of our favorite holiday entertainment options… including some free NYC classic holiday traditions. Email it, or print it and hand it out… there’s something for almost everyone.
Go ahead, have some fun this holiday season.
If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding member benefits, please contact:
Alice Wright, Chair, Member Benefits Sub-committee
by e-mail at: acawstar@yahoo.com or call: 631-669-0186 (home)
or 631-921-2565 (cell).
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