It’s that time of year again—time to prepare for another school year, and as you update class materials, it’s important to take a few moments to attend to personal matters which also need updating. All CEA members are covered by the NEA Dues-Tab® Program which provides up to $1000 term life insurance for Eligible Members, however not all members have registered an appropriate beneficiary. Often a member registers a beneficiary when they join the Association, but never changes it after getting married, divorced or having children. Update your beneficiary information now!
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CEA member Bette DeFosses, a Wolcott teacher, needs a new kidney, and she is appealing to her colleagues for help. DeFosses, a school psychologist, has polycystic kidney disease, which causes fluid-filled cysts to grow on the kidneys. Over time, these cysts multiply and grow, and in 50 percent of cases cause kidney failure. At present, Bette's kidney function is at 23 percent, and she says when it gets to 15 percent then dialysis will be necessary. Bette told the CEA Advisor newspaper, "You hear about people helping one another by being an organ donor. Now I'm hoping someone will help me." Bette can be reached at 