As you have read in recent Monday Morning Memos, we have completed a series of focus groups which were conducted in order to discover how NJSA can best serve our members. One initiative that was identified as a result of these focus groups was to enhance the collegial relationship among members by presenting a forum that encourages communication and sharing of ideas. To accomplish this, we are planning to reinstitute our regionalized Breakfast Clubs networking groups beginning in the Fall.

In order to make these meetings as productive as possible, we are asking our members to let us know what issues and concerns are on their minds. What would you like to discuss with, or find out more about from, other members?

Our plan is to develop a list of topics that are top of mind with members and each month one or two of these topics will be the focus at the breakfast meetings. Please let us know your ideas and issues by responding to our Question of the Week with your topic suggestions.

Thanks for your help!

Kathy Warren

President

August 12, 2010

8:00 am to 10:00 am

Sheraton Edison Hotel

In 2011, the new health care bill will make changes focused mostly on preparing for later updates. The new health care bill will set up a long-term care insurance program and the fine on withdrawing funds from a Health Savings Account for non-medical expenses will increase by 5 to 10 percent. Employers will also need to start including the cost of health care on employee's W-2 forms.

Our speaker is Joseph Torella, President of the Employee Benefits Division at HUB International Northeast, a leading insurance brokerage firm, will give you a much-needed perspective on the health care environment of today as well as the trends and metrics you need to know for the future.