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Programs are offered monthly September through June, including a picnic in June and an annual banquet in April.
Other examples include:
Discussions of University programs
Local cultural and civic activities
Tours of University buildings
A yearly presentation by Staff Benefits on health insurance
options for retirees
UIRA's annual flu shot clinic

U p c o m i n g   U I R A   P r o g r a m s
UIRA Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009)
Update on UI Benefits (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)
Arena Visit (Monday, November 9, 2009)
No UIRA Events in December 2009
Visit the Coral Ridge Mall (Thursday, January 21, 2009)

UIRA Board of Directors Meeting (Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009)

The UIRA Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month from September through June at 2:00 p.m. in Room 427 at the Levitt Center. Members are welcome to attend to observe or address the Board.

2009/2010 meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8. Check here for cancellations or changes.

Richard G. Saunders, UI Director of Benefits, will meet with us on Tuesday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. (note time change) to update us on health coverage. The meeting will be held at the Parkview Church, 15 Foster Road. There will be plenty of parking near the building. Put this date on your calendar.

The program will be taped for future viewing on UITV. Viewing times will be sent out on the UIRA LISTSERV as soon as they are available.

Reservation Deadline November 3 !

Reservations are pouring in for the special program at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 9. The program, with Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Lickliter and Athletics Director Gary Barta as hosts, will begin at 11:30 a.m. With a box lunch followed by a tour, we will learn more about the basketball program and changes that will be made in the Arena and practice gyms. The program should be completed by 1:00 p.m.

Parking should be available at one of the meters adjacent to the Arena or in the Dental Parking Lot across the street. Please come in the South or West doors to the Concourse. Reservations for lunch are required. Please call Jean Hood at 351-4753 or e-mail her at ajhood@q.com by November 3 if you wish to attend. Also, indicate if you need a vegetarian or gluten-free meal. If you registered early and now find you CANNOT attend, please call or e-mail Jean to cancel your reservation so that the lunch count will be as accurate as possible.

No UIRA programs have been scheduled for December. The Program Committee wishes all members a Happy Holiday season and an enjoyable celebration with family and friends.

Save Thursday, January 21, at 1:00 p.m. for a trip to the Coral Ridge Mall, where we will learn more about the behind-the-scenes operation of a shopping mall. Kim Mather, Operations Manager of the mall, is putting together the program for us. We’ll learn about the life of a business in a mall, involvement of the mall in the community, security issues, marketing the mall, and many other aspects. More details will be available in the January issue of The Gray Hawk.