Message From the Executive Director and CEO, Fall 2023
Dear 1199SEIU Members,
I’ve been thinking about the 1199 community quite a bit lately and how very much it means to me. Our community is a source of inspiration for me, and I’m so proud to be a part of it.
I believe that being an active part of our 1199 community helps to support us in achieving and maintaining good health. I’ve recently become more involved with our WeightWatchers® 1199ers Group in the Connect section of the WW app. As I’ve gotten to know more of you in our group, it’s really encouraging to hear your experiences and share your victories.
No matter where you are on your health journey, I urge you to make the most of every opportunity you have as an 1199SEIU member to take your next step. In this issue of For Your Benefit, you’ll find information about the many programs that are available to help support you on your journey. And you’ll hear good news from Tykar Williams, Joanne Rosso and Salvatore Oliveri—fellow members who were featured in our spring issue.
In the spirit of community, we are always searching for new ways to inspire you to connect. So, I’m really excited to share our new Members’ Voices series with you and announce the launch of our new podcast, Health Is the Key!
You’ll also hear from another 1199er, Sharese Welch, a mother of three who began her health journey so she can be around to enjoy more time with her family.
And because family is so important, we’re partnering with Brightline to bring you support if your child is facing a challenge. With Brightline, you have online access to psychologists, therapists and virtual coaching for you and your child.
I hope you’ll take a moment to read through this issue of For Your Benefit. And in the spirit of community, we are always searching for new ways to inspire you to connect. So, I’m really excited to share our new Members’ Voices series, in which 1199ers share the how and why of their health journeys. I’m also pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast, Health Is the Key—an engaging way for you to get cutting-edge healthy living information from our industry’s experts and leaders!
In good health,
Donna Rey, EdD
Executive Director and CEO
1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
Our new video series!
Would you like to share your healthy living story and star in your own episode of Members’ Voices? We’d love to hear from you!
Have you heard Nadine Brown’s Members’ Voices story? More than 2,000 of you have watched her video since we released it. We’ve featured seven 1199ers since our continuing series began. And there’s more to come! That’s because when it comes to healthy living, the most helpful advice and inspiring stories come right from your fellow 1199SEIU members! Hear how and WHY they began their health journeys—and the strategies they’ve picked up along the way. Each story is one or two minutes long and is sure to provide you with inspiration and down-to-earth advice to help you on your own health journey!