Charity Miles - Join #teamexcel

Charity Miles is a free app that empowers you to earn money for charities while walking, running or biking-- everyday.  Just choose a charity, like Alzheimer’s Association, Wounded Warrior Project, Autism Speaks, ASPCA, and many more.  As you walk, run or bike, the app will track your distance and you'll earn money for your charity: 10¢ per mile for bikers; 25¢ per mile for walkers and runners, all up to $1,000,000 courtesy of our corporate sponsors.  As you walk, run or bike with Charity Miles, you also help attract more sponsors to increase the sponsorship pool for everyone.

 

Charity Miles for Android

 

Charity Miles for iPhone

 

Once you install the app, select teams.  Type #teamexcel and select “add team”.  When you are ready to walk, run, or bike, just open the app, choose a charity, scroll through the activity options (note that there are difference selections for outdoor vs indoor activities) and then start.  The app will track your distance.  Time and pace is not tracked.   

 

What an easy way to donate to your favorite charity!  Contact Michelle Kaufman or Amy Wickley if you have any questions.

 

 

Paul Henson YMCA Weight Loss Challenge

There is a great opportunity for both YMCA members and community participants to get in shape during these cold winter months and prepare yourself to be a healthier you in 2014.

 

The 6-week Weight Loss Challenge is a great way to get connected with the Paul Henson Y in Prairie Village and experience personal training, weight management, and access to the Paul Henson Y facilities and equipment during the course of the program.

 

This 6-week program is from Monday, February 3 through March 14th

 

The registration fee of $90 for Community Participants and $60 for Y Member includes:

·         6 one-hour semi-private personal training sessions with a certified personal trainer

·         Weekly access to our "Y Weight" program facilitated by a registered dietitian

·         Daily access to the Paul Henson Family YMCA starting February 3 - March 14, 2014

·         Each program participant will receive a Y t-shirt

·         The winning team will also receive:  3 additional semi-private personal training sessions plus access to the Y Weight program and daily access to the Paul Henson Y through April 4, 2014.

 

Call the Y today to register at  913-642-6800.  Registration deadline Friday, January 31st.

 

Facility info:

Paul Henson Family YMCA

4200 W 79th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208

PaulHenson@KansasCityYMCA.org

913.642.6800

 

HOURS:

M-Th: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

F: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sun: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

 

 

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Giving the Basics

Thanks to all those who donated during our drive to benefit Giving the Basics.  We filled all five barrels and then some!

Volunteers Needed - Groundhog Run

Eleven people are signed up to run (or walk) representing Excel in the Groundhog Run on Sunday, January 26^th.  If you would like to be involved, but running/walking isn’t your thing there are still ways to help!

 

 

Volunteer registration is open and there are multiple days and shifts to choose from:

 

Friday, January 24th

Packet Pick up at Garry Gribbles, Ward Parkway Mall

Shifts available from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 25th

Packet Pick up at Garry Gribbles, Ward Parkway Mall

Shifts available from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 26th

Race Day, Hunt Midwest SubTropolis

 

Volunteer shifts will vary by position. Some may start as early as 6:45 a.m. and run through 11:30 a.m.

Race day opportunities include packet pick up, course monitor, start and finish line assistance, hydration stations and food stations.

 

Click here to become a volunteer

 

If you have questions about volunteering at the Children's TLC Groundhog Run, visit www.groundhogrun.org or call Jen Fetter at 816-756-0780.

 

 

 

Price Chopper Deal for Veterans

Stop by any Price Chopper on Monday, November 11 and they will load your Chopper Shopper REWARDS Card with a 25¢ off per gallon discount on your next fill up at QuikTrip. Up to 20 gallons. You will need to present your VA card, VFW card, DD214 or other Veterans ID.

 

 

Ladies Wellness Event

How Do I Look in These Genes
Join us for a fun ladies' night out and learn how genetics play a role in your risk of certain types of cancer. Find out how to assess and manage your individual risks by understanding the significance of screening recommendations. Please arrive in your favorite jeans to learn fashion tips from Jennifer Niehouse, wardrobe stylist. Complete your evening with a replenishing meditation and relaxation series .   6:00 – 8:30 pm

 

Tues, Oct 15, 2013

The University of Kansas Cancer Center- North
8700 North Green Hills Rd
Kansas City, MO 64154

 

Or

 

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

The University of Kansas Cancer Center- Overland Park
12200 W 110th St.
Overland Park, KS 66210

 

To enroll or questions, please call 913-588-1227 or on line at www.kumed.com/bewell

 

 

 

 

American Funds - Changes to Fees

Notice from American Funds:

 

American Funds is committed to delivering superior retirement plan features and services to you and your participants at reasonable costs. To continue providing top-quality service, we have found it necessary to increase certain participant transaction fees. The following changes for your plan's participant transaction fees will take effect January 1, 2014:
•	Loans — Loan initiation fees will increase from $50 to $85. Annual maintenance fees will increase to $50, but only for new loans. Loans active before 2014 will retain their $25 annual maintenance fee.
•	Distributions — Single withdrawals will be assessed a new distribution fee of $25. This fee will not apply to qualified domestic relations orders. Fees for periodic payments will remain the same.

 

 

 American Funds will mail a notice about these changes to your home by December 1st.