Date: August 20th, 2008

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Week of August 11, 2008
The SEBA store will be going back to its normal business hours Mon - Thurs 9:00 - 2:00. We have many items on sale up to 80% off in the store.
We have many new items in stock from small pads w/calculators, NIKE hats, 2009 pocket calendars, new laser pointers and more!!!
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Seminars: Next Seminar by First Command will be on September 16th in Dining Rm A - Topic will soon be announced

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Capital Benefits -
Discount Auto & Homeowners Insurance for NIST employees
Discounts are available with Travelers Insurance Co. for NIST employees for auto and
homeowners insurance. Travelers is the second largest provider of personal insurance in Maryland among independent agencies. For added peace of mind, Travelers also features a 24 hour toll-free claim hotline. The company has received a financial rating of “Superior” from A.M. Best and “Excellent” from Standard &
Poor’s, the governing standards of the insurance industry.

Why not find out if you can take advantage of convenient, customized insurance coverage
from one of the most trustworthy names in insurance. To learn more about this exciting
new benefit, call Josh Lavine, our Travelers representative from Capitol Benefits, at
(301-431-0000 x101).

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Personal Self-Defense Class –
Police Services (Emergency Services Division), SHED (Safety, Health and Environment Division), and SEBA (Standards Employees Benefit Association) are sponsoring personal safety classes at NIST Gaithersburg for employees and associates. NIST Police Officer Kevin McMurtry will present beginner skills in the NIST fitness facility on more the following dates:
Wednesday, Aug 20th, 2008 at 10:30 - Today!!
Thursday, Sept 4th, 2008 at 10:30
Wednesday, Sept 17th at 10:30
Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2008
Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2008
Wednesday, Oct 29th, 2008 – Intermediate Class
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 2008
Tuesday, Nov 25th, 2008 – Intermediate Class
Wednesday, Dec 10th

Proper attire is work or street clothing. A waiver must be signed. Space is limited; classes are scheduled on a first-served basis by calling the SEBA store on ext. 3313. (Intermediate and advanced skill course to be scheduled later.) Note: Only one safety credit per year may be earned and recorded in the Commerce Learning Center for this safety course.

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Travel:
Weekend get-aways only a couple hours from NIST (not far from Hershey Park):
The Bird-in-Hand Family of Inns is pleased to offer a discount for NIST employees, contractors & researchers:
Mention NIST when making your lodging reservations at 1-800-537-2535,

The Bird-in-Hand family of Inns, Restaurant & Bakery are located along scenic route 340, in the heart of Lancaster County’s Amish Country. Onsite amenities include 3 pools, hot tub, walking paths, miniature golf, and a complimentary escorted tour of the Amish Farmlands. Enjoy your stay and visit nearby attractions Dutch Wonderland, Sight & Sound Theatres, Rockvale Outlets, and Hersheypark.
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Vendors:
Sweetz Cheesebake
NIST employees & associates are able to get a 10% discount at the following business:
http://www.sweetzcheesecake.com/
The store is located in Gaithersburg on Snouffer School Rd.

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Bus Trip to NY, Shows & RCMH
Broadway, Shopping or BUST! $61.00 per person – Fall 2008
New York Shopping Tour

Direct to 34th and 7th Ave!

Saturday , Sept 27, 2008.


Join us on our one-day NYC shopping tour as we visit the shopping district

Macy's Discount Coupons add the right touch to your day of shopping . We let off at the door to Macy's at Herald Square where you can get a jump on this years holiday shopping!
Plus the maney shoe and apparel shops that line 34th Street!


Tour Includes:

- R/T Transportation via Deluxe Motor coach

-- Macy's Discount Coupons

- 8 hours of "Free time" in NYC!

- Convenient Departure locations in NoVA and Maryland to include Free parking!

Departure locations and times:
*Alexandria, Va: Van Dorn Metro Station Park and Ride Lot: 6:00AM
*Bethesda/Rockville MD: Grosvenor Metro Station: 6:40

Departs NYC at 7:45PM
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Radio City Tour Dates are:
Sat, Nov 22nd. 2PM Show - cost $166.00
Sat, Dec 13th @ 4:30 pm - cost $176.00

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NEW!!
Renaissance Festival Tickets
Adults: $12.50
Kids (ages 7-15): $7.00
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Coming soon!!
Tickets to the National Crime and Punishment Museum (Washington, DC)
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Theme Park tickets: Now in stock!!
Hershey -
Adults: $31.50
Kid’s 3-8/Adult 55-69:$23.00

Kings Dominion
Adult: $35.95
JR/SR: Starting at 3 and when the child is under 48" tall or Age 62+:$25.95
Adult 2 day: $49.95

Busch Gardens:
Adult: $44.75 –
Kids: $39.00
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Six Flags
No ticket needed under 3
3yrs & older: $26.99
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Water Country tickets:
Adults: $31.00
Kids: $25.40
Six Flags - $26.99 (all ages)
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Museums:
Spy Museum:
Adults: $18.00
Kids: $15.00

Movies:
AMC: $7.50 Gold tickets (unrestricted)
AMC: $6:00 Silver Ticket - restricted - out of at this time
Regal: $7.00 (unrestricted)
Regal: $6.00 (restricted)
Baltimore Aquarium Tickets:
Adults: $18.95
Children: $ 11.95 (3-11)
Senior over 60: $ 17.95
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Note to retirees or if you are getting ready to retire:
If you would like to continue to use the gym use may join the SAA- Standard
Alumni Assoc & they will sponsor you and get you a badge and you may
continue to use the fitness facility at NIST. Questions about joining SAA
call Hans Oser at x2486.
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Note: SEBA store also sells stamps, balloons,
cards & bags for all occasions!!! We accept Visa, Mastercard, American
Express. (cost of postage just went up $.01!!)
Also check the SEBA website http://www.recgov.org/seba/ for the employee
shopping program that can save you 5% - 15% on over 750,000 items.

Normal Store Hours 9am-2:00 pm (Mon-Thurs)