June 2014 Hot Deals and Discounts

NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying service for NEA members, highlights select retailers and merchants each month. Remember Dads and Grads this month, and check out these featured “Buy-lights” for June!

Zales: Save $50 on orders over $300

Omaha Steaks: Receive 55% off plus free shipping on popular combos (select from premium meats, seafood, appetizers & desserts)

BackCountry.com: Save up to 70% on selected outdoor and back country gear

Walt Disney World Resort: Save up to $40 per park ticket

Charles Tyrwhitt: Get 15% off site-wide and free shipping on fine menswear & accessories

TicketsNow: Save 5% on premium sports, concert and theater tickets

3Balls.com: Get free shipping on orders of $99 or more

Sunglasses Hut: Receive free shipping & free returns

Be sure to check C&S often for unadvertised, limited time offers, including discount dining certificates from Restaurant.com. Join the 326,000 NEA members already registered for NEA Click & Save. Go to www.neamb.com/clickandsave or http://www.neamb.com/shopping-discounts/nea-click-and-save-retail-discounts.htmand start shopping today!

Discover the Power of an NEA® Online Savings Account

Earn a rate more than 5X the National Savings Average!*

NEA Member Benefits, in partnership with Discover Bank, is excited to announce the new NEA® Savings Program with four great options to earn and save:

NEA® Online Savings Account
NEA® Money Market Account
NEA® Certificate of Deposit
NEA® IRA Certificate of Deposit

All NEA savings products offer rates that consistently deliver returns above the National Averages,¹ your savings are FDIC-insured, and you have access to over 60,000 ATMs without fees. Plus, Discover Bank offers superior, U.S.-based customer service, 24/7.

Bonus for NEA members: For the first NEA Online Savings, the first NEA Money Market and the first NEA CD account you open each year, you’ll receive a $20 bonus (excludes IRA accounts)!²

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to save and earn great returns on your money. Visit neamb.com/savings or call 1-800-637-4636 to find out how to set up your accounts!

* The APY for the NEA Online Savings Account as of 3/11/2014 is more than five times the national average APY for interest-bearing savings accounts with balances over $500 as reported by Informa Research Services, Inc. as of 3/11/2014. Rates are subject to change at any time. Although the information provided by Informa Research Services has been obtained from the various institutions, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

1 National Savings Average APYs are based on specified product types of top 50 U.S. banks (ranked by total deposits) provided by Informa Research Services, Inc as of 3/11/2014. Although the information provided by Informa Research Services, Inc has been obtained from the various institutions, the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.

2 To qualify for the $20 bonus offer, the applicant must: (i) be an Eligible NEA Member (an individual who is an NEA member as of the account application date, or any of the following individuals who is related to such an NEA member as of the account application date: parent, spouse, domestic partner, son, daughter, parent of the spouse/domestic partner), and (ii) open either an NEA CD or NEA Money Market Account through Discover with an initial minimum deposit of $2,500 or an NEA Online Savings Account through Discover with an initial minimum deposit of $500. NEA affiliation is subject to verification. Offer limited to one per Eligible NEA Member, per product, per calendar year. NEA IRA CDs are not eligible for this offer. Bonus will be awarded via account credit within 60 days following the end of the month in which the account is funded and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Account must be opened at time of account credit. Offer may be withdrawn or modified at any time without notice.

Deposit accounts offered by Discover Bank, Member FDIC.

Introducing Exciting New Offers from NEA Travel: Trafalgar and G Adventures!

NEA Member Benefits is pleased to introduce two new travel partnerships that offer exciting opportunities for both domestic and worldwide travel to NEA members and their travel companions:

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Trafalgar

With more than 67 years of experience and over 230 worldwide itineraries to choose from, Trafalgar is a global leader in creating guided vacations highlighted by local insights. The company features attractive discounts for early payment, young travelers, repeat travel, group travel, and special, limited-time promotions. NEA Members and their travel companions receive an additional 10% discount on the land price of their itineraries. For more information, visit www.neamb.com/trafalgar .

G Adventures

Geared to the active traveler, G Adventures explores all seven continents on land or by sea. G Adventures offers small group travel with 100% guaranteed departures and a range of travel experiences including hiking, biking and kayaking adventures; family trips; classic adventures with a balance of activities and access; YOLO budget-minded adventures for 18-to-thirtysomethings; marine small-ship sailing and cruising; and G Adventures’ own 134-passenger ship, the M.S. Expedition, for polar exploration. NEA members and up to three travel companions can receive 10% off their next trip. This special NEA offer is combinable with most other G Adventures promotions. For details on trip itineraries and costs, visit www.neamb.com/gadventures . [NOTE: The Web page for G Adventures will be activated in June 2014.]

For information on these and other travel-related discounts and benefits for NEA members, please visit www.neamb.com/travel .

Get the Support You Need with Tools Aligned to State Standards & CCSS

Through a partnership with the NEA Academy, Learning Bridges offers a way for educators to efficiently stay up-to-date with both State Standards by Grade Level and the Common Core State Standards using the “Teacher Support Tool”. This annual subscription provides online access to five valuable tools:

Instructional Strategies – ranked in order of their power to impact student achievement
Lesson Plans – ready-to-use for every grade level, K-12
Parent Activities – to engage parents in their child’s learning (English and Spanish)
Professional Development – unlimited online access to nearly 50 standards-aligned courses
National Online Community – where educators can ask and answer questions in an online forum

Limited time offer for NEA Members: $95 Annual Subscription Fee (That’s 40% OFF!)

Drawn from the Learning Bridges® Online Professional Development System for teachers, the courses included in this offering have been shown to have a significantly high impact on student achievement, plus they’re available 24/7 online!

For more information on the “Teacher Support Tool” and other courses from Learning Bridges, please visit: www.neaacademy.org/learningbridges

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Enter to Win the Next California Casualty $2,500 Academic Award

What would $2,500 do for your classroom? California Casualty, provider of the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance Program, is looking for the next Academic Award winner. Three times a year, California Casualty gives the award to help educators defray the costs of providing for classroom and other instructional materials. The deadline to enter is September 19, 2014, with the next recipient announced in October 2014. Rules and the entry form can be found at www.calcasacademicaward.com.

The California Casualty Academic Award was created to offset the growing number of teachers and staff who spend more of their hard earned money equipping students with educational supplies. A recent survey from the National School Supply and Equipment Association found 99 percent of teachers now spend an average of $500 of their personal funds amounting to $1.6 billion a year.

“This is just one small way we can say thank you to the true American heroes who work tirelessly with our children to make our communities better,” said California Casualty Vice President Mike McCormick.

Previous recipients of the California Casualty Academic Award have used the funds to buy a Smart Board projection system, pay for field trips or purchase iPads for the classroom. What would you do with an extra $2,500?

California Casualty’s Academic Award contest is ongoing with the next winner announced in October 2014. Eligibility requires membership in the AEA, CTA, NEA (National Education Association), or referred by a current member of the state NEA affiliate or one of our other participating educator associations including: ACSA, CASE, COSA, KASA, NASA, UAESP or UASSP. Complete rules and information can be found at www.calcasacademicaward.com.

California Casualty has been serving the needs of educators for more than 60 years and is the only auto and home insurance company to earn the trust and endorsement of the NEA. As a result, NEA members qualify for exceptional rates, deductibles waived for vandalism or collisions to your vehicle parked at school, holiday or summer skip payment plans and free Identity Defense protection – exclusive benefits not available to the general public. Learn how to save by getting a quote at www.neamb.com/autohome, or by calling 1.800.800.9410.

Enter to Win a $7,500 School Lounge Makeover® from California Casualty, Provider of the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance Program

Don’t miss a chance to brighten up your school lounge. California Casualty, provider of the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance Program, is taking entries for the next California Casualty School Lounge Makeover® contest. Details and rules can be found at www.schoolloungemakeover.com.

The contest was created as a way to give back to teachers and staff who often lack an area of repose and respite to offset the hard work required to educate our children.

English Teacher Debbie Siebert of Plainville High School in Connecticut says the makeover of their lounge in November of 2013 resulted in “a striking and soothing area.” Siebert learned about the School Lounge Makeover while reading her NEA Today publication.

The more entries received from your school, the better your chances of winning!

The deadline to enter the next California Casualty $7,500 School Lounge Makeover® is October 3, 2014, with the next winner announced in November 2014. A contestant must be an active employee of a K-12 public school or school administrator and a member of NEA or ACSA, COSA, NASA, KASE or OAESA. Should a school administrator win who does not work on a school campus, he/she will have the option of choosing the public school to receive the makeover. All members at the school may also enter, thus increasing their school’s chances of winning. Find all the details and information at www.schoolloungemakeover.com.

Not only does California Casualty offer exclusive auto and home insurance benefits to NEA members, the company gives back with numerous Community Impact Initiatives:

The $2500 Academic Award – given annually to educators to help buy school supplies or provide for school programs facing cuts.
The Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant – up to $3,000 given to public high schools across the nation to support athletics programs adversely affected by shrinking school budgets.
The NEA Foundation/California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence – given to educators to honor and promote excellence in education and to elevate professionalism. Winners receive $650 for their schools, five finalists receive a $10,000 cash award and one finalist is named the nation’s top educator and is awarded an additional $25,000.

For more information about the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance Program provided by California Casualty, or to learn about their Community Impact Initiatives, visit www.calcas.com/nea or call 1.800.800.9410.

California Casualty Thomas R. Brown High School Athletics Grant Program

California Casualty, provider of the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance Program, is taking entries for the 2014/2015 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant program. The grant program was created to offset severe budget cuts that have forced public high schools across the nation to decrease, eliminate or implement fees for their sporting programs – leaving some kids sitting on the sidelines unable to participate. The grants application deadline for the 2014-2015 school year is January 15, 2015. Details and entry forms can be found at www.calcasathleticsgrant.com.

The 2013/2014 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grant program recipients included seventy-nine high schools in 31 states that will share $101,000 to supplement their sports teams and facilities. Since its inception, more than $300,000 has been awarded to hundreds of public high schools across the U.S. to rejuvenate athletic opportunities.

“California Casualty understands the important role athletics play in the education of our youth,” said Doug Goldberg, Senior Vice President. “We have partnered with education associations for more than 60 years and we are honored that we can give back.”

California Casualty has served educators since 1951 and has been providing the NEA® Auto and Home Insurance program since 2000. The company gives back through numerous Community Impact Initiatives:

The $2,500 Academic Award – given annually to an educator to help buy school supplies or provide for school programs facing cuts.
The $7,500 School Lounge Makeover® to create a more soothing and relaxing area for educators to recharge during the school day.
The NEA Foundation/California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence – given to educators to honor and promote excellence in education and to elevate professionalism. Winners receive $650 for their schools, five finalists receive a $10,000 cash award and one finalist is named the nation’s top educator and is awarded an additional $25,000.

You can learn more about California Casualty’s various community impact initiatives at www.calcas.com/nea or by calling 1.800.800.9410.

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