Archive for March, 2010

Terms of the Wellness Screenings to Determine your Health Insurance Rate

Friday, March 19th, 2010

In 2010, all employees will be required to participate in a minimum of one of our three (3) Health Action Campaigns to earn your discounted health insurance rate.  In addition, if the results of the screening determines you, the employee, is at risk for three (3) or more factors, you will also be required to complete a coaching program with CIGNA to earn your discounted health insurance rate.  The savings are substantial. We encourage you to take advantage of these free programs.

In lieu of completing a Health Action Campaign, you may also be eligible for the discount upon successful completion of any of the following, 5K run or further, half-marathon, sprint triathlon, 20+ mile bike ride or meeting your fitness goal by a personal trainer. Submit appropriate proof for company approval.

R.O.C.K. Visits E. Heights Elementary School near Henderson, KY

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Over 100 fourth graders from East Heights Elementary School near Henderson, Kentucky participated in a Geology presentation given by MCS Quality Control Manager, Bob Lingerfelt, in February.  The students listened to Lingerfelt’s presentation on the three types of rocks and saw samples of various rocks, including some from our quarries.  Students also participated in the geology activity, ‘Is it a Rock or a Mineral?’.  Students received four types of candy and were asked which represented a rock and which a mineral.  Two of the four types of candy were a Hershey’s Kiss and a Hershey’s Kiss with Almonds.  Can you guess which one represented a rock and which a mineral?  Minerals are homogenous, made up of one material, and Rocks are made up of two or more minerals.  Now can you guess?   

4th graders at E. Heights learn about Rocks & Minerals

‘Building a Better You’ Health Screenings are Scheduled!

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Do you know your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index?   Are there areas for improvement in your health? The confidential health screening by CIGNA, which will take about 15 minutes, will be an opportunity to answer those questions.  The goal is to help you, and your spouse, achieve your health-related goals and make the most of your health care coverage.

In addition to attending the screening, each employee and spouse (covered under the health insurance plan) will be required to complete the On-Line Health Assessment. The assessment is a questionnaire about your health and well being which takes about 15 minutes to complete.  Employees and spouses are encouraged to complete the health assessment prior to the screening appointment. We encourage you to complete the on-line assessment by April 2 to be eligible for a drawing of an iPod shuffle.  However, if either of you are unable to complete the assessment prior to the screening, CIGNA representatives will be present to assist you. Bring your User ID and Password to the screening to complete the assessment.  (Instructions to complete the on-line assessment are provided in this newsletter)

Remember, this screening and health assessment are mandatory, if you or your spouse want to remain on the health insurance plan after July 1, 2010.  The next opportunity for open enrollment in the health insurance plan will be July 1, 2011, based on your participation in the wellness screenings in 2011.

Employee Screening Opportunities (local time)

Wednesday, April 7    New Amsterdam         6 am – 9 am; 10 am – 1:45 pm; 5 pm – 7 pm ET

Friday, April 9            Charlestown                8 am – 12:30 pm ET

Monday, April 12       Rockport                     6 am – 11:30 am CST

Monday, April 12       Tell City Office           1:30 pm – 4:30 pm; 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm CST

Tuesday, April 13       Tell City Office           5:30 am – 11:00 am; 12 pm – 3:30 pm CST

Wednesday, April 14 Newburgh                   6:00 am – 10:00 am CST

Wednesday, April 14 Evansville                    12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST

Thursday, April 15      Maltersville                 5:30 am – 9:30 am ET

Thursday, April 15      Abydel                        1:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET

Tuesday, April 20       Cape Sandy                 6 am – 9 am; 9:30 am – 12:00pm; 4-8 pm ET 

Wednesday, April 21 Cape Sandy                 6 am – 8 am ET

Wednesday, April 21 Temple                        2:30 pm– 5:30 pm ET

Thursday, April 22      Tower                          8 am – 12:30 pm ET

Tuesday, April 27       Shamblin Stone           6 am – 10 am; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET

Spouse Screening Opportunities (local time)  

Thursday, April 8        Baymont Inn-Corydon, IN     9 am – noon; 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm ET

Monday, April 12       Tell City Office                       1:30 pm–4:30 pm; 5:30 pm–8:00 pm CST     

Tuesday, April 13       Tell City Office                       8:00 am-11:00 am; 12:00 pm-3:30 pm CST

Thursday, April 15      Maltersville                             8:00 am – 9:30 am ET

Tuesday, April 27       Shamblin Office                      8:30 am – 10:00 am; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET

Spouses living further than 30 miles from these locations, may be eligible for alternative testing at an independent LabCorp facility.

MCS Motorcycle Ride

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

The Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. Motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 with a rain date of June 26.

The 2010 Ride will begin at Exit 79 off I-64 at Subway and end at the main office in Tell City, IN. 

The ride will be about 160 miles, including a drive in and through Kentucky.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up by May 8th, by contacting Pat Englert at the Maltersville yard.

Direct Line: 812-482-9259; Fax: 812-482-9247; E-mail: mascale@mulzer.com

You  can also contact Steve Taylor at 812-719-2703 or via e-mail at TCPartsTruckDriver@mulzer.com