Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. News Blog

Our first contest is the return of the Healthy Hike. So get those walking shoes ready! This is a 4 week contest based on an easy everyday exercise … Walking!  This contest will run from May 2 – May 29.  Pedometers, log sheets and instructions will be provided at your wellness screening in April. 

You will be required to successfully complete Healthy Hike to receive the Health Insurance Premium Discount effective July 1. (Depending on your risk factors, you may also be required to complete a coaching program).  Track your number of steps per day by using the pedometer provided.  Turn your log sheet in to the Tell City or Shamblin office weekly.  Each employee must earn a minimum of 14 points each week to receive the premium discount.  Additional requirements to qualify for prize drawings will be provided to you at the screenings in April.

Shamblin Stone prize winners will receive a gift card to Sam’s Club of $50. Mulzer Crushed Stone and Materials Transport prize winners will receive Family Fun Pack Tickets to Holiday World.

Employees of Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., Shamblin Stone, Inc. and Materials Transport, Inc. who are eligible to participate in the Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. & other related companies employees’ 401(k) profit sharing plan may click on the link below to read the Notice to Interested Parties.

http://www.mulzer.com/uploads/Notice%20to%20Interested%20Parties.pdf

Employee health insurance rates are being increased and will be effective on your July 15, 2010 paycheck.  We are expecting an increase of 5% or less.  Final numbers will be available in May. Employees will be eligible for discounted rates if they meet specific terms of the Wellness Screenings.

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.

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.

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 8^th, 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. 

Kerry Dougan

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. employee, Kerry Dougan, recently accepted the appointment of Spencer County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner.  His term will run for one full year.  Dougan’s main responsibility will encompass promoting the prosperity of existing businesses in Spencer County.  When asked how he plans to achieve his vision Dougan commented, “I plan to focus on organizing efforts to maintain and open lines of communication between businesses operating in Spencer County.”

We wish Kerry the best of luck in his role as Chairman of the Board and congratulate him on his acceptance of the position.