4th of July Feedback
Despite the heat on the 4th of July we had a great day. Thank you to all who attended and braved the heat came out and celebrated with us and had fun. Our numbers where down this year and we wanted feedback from our members as to what you would like to see for next year. If you attended our celebration, did you come and go during the day? If so what events did you come for? If you did not attend our celebration, why? We would like your feedback so we can look for ways to improve our 4th Celebration here at SBEA. You may leave your feedback at bea@beatoday.com.
Books Are Fun Book Fair
Rescheduled
Save 40% – 70%, SBEA Main Store
Sept. 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sept. 28, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stop by these SBEA stores to check out the very best products available in the convenience of your workplace, at a huge retail discount. Payroll deductions can be done during SBEA store hours. Stop and check out the books, toys and gifts that have been brought in just for members.
SBEA Family Day
All Star Adventures
September 8
5 hours of unlimited fun at All Star Adventures, tickets are $9.50 for members and $15.00 for non members. You must buy your ticket in advance at any SBEA store location and take the ticket to the park any time during business hours to receive your arm band for 5 hours of fun. All rides are included except for arcade, concessions, batting cages and driving range. All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Tickets will go on sale at all SBEA stores July 14th.
$6.00 Sale
Jewelry, Clothing, Linen & Accessory Extravaganza Sale
Sept. 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sept. 14, 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,Spirit Plant II, Cafeteria
Finest quality, trendy products priced up to 80% below retail, with more than 1,000 unique items for women, men, youth and children. Select from a variety of jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, wallets, linen and much more. Cash, checks, debit cards and most major credit cards accepted. Payroll deductions will be available for SBEA members.
Special Christmas In September Sale
Start Your Christmas Shopping Early
September 22 & 23, SBEA Recreation Area
Let’s face it – though many people around the world consider Christmas as a time to spread joy and give thanks, the stress that comes with shopping for gifts can be a real doozy. Join us Sept. 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sept. 23 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at SBEA Recreation Area, inside the enclosed pavilion for our Christmas in September sale. Our stores are overflowing with merchandise and we are out of room. This is your chance to cash in on our misfortune and purchase your favorite items at a great discounted price. Items that will be in the sale are toys, jewelry, garden décor, kitchen ware, house ware, Christmas items and more. Debit cards will be accepted at the lake store, payroll deductions, checks (members only) and cash accepted. Bring your family members too.
Arts-N-Craft Show
September 29, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Booth Space Still Available
Come out and join us September 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for our Annual Arts – N – Crafts Show located at the Sedgwick County Extension Building, 7001 W. 21st N. You won’t want to miss out on the many returning crafters, vendors from previous years and new ones. Over 40 + crafters, vendors will be present selling all sorts of wonderful items – authentic handmade crafts, signs, rustic décor, jewelry and more. This craft show is free to attend and is family friendly. Concessions will be available to purchase. We are accepting applications and can be picked up at any SBEA store or call Stephanie at 522-2996 or steph@beatoday.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Cost for the booth space is $40.00 for members, $50.00 for nonmembers
Annual SBEA Sporting Clay Shoot
Join us at Shady Creek Sporting Clays Range
1252 N. Oliver, Belle Plaine KS
October 13, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shady Creek is an outdoor shotgun range which provides a fully automated sporting clays course along a wooded creek bed. Their shooting range offers a wide range of target presentations for the entire family and all skill levels from novice to the competitive shooter. Cost for members is $20 per shooter if registered by August 14, $25 per shooter thereafter and for nonmembers. (Includes 50 targets, lunch and a ticket for some great prizes to be given away). This course is zoned for shotgun shot size 7.5 or 8; any other size is prohibited.
Shooters will be given a ticket when they register for a drawing of prizes at the conclusion of the shoot. We will also be raffling off 2 shotguns that day, a Remington 700 ADL .270 Win Bolt-Action Centerfire Rifle- Bolt action with a 4+1-round capacity, carbon steel barrel with a matte finish, black synthetic stock and X-Mark Pro trigger.
Remington 870 Express 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun- 4-round capacity shotgun that features a 28″ vent-rib Remington choke barrel with a matte black, no reflective metal finish and a wood-laminated stock with a satin finish and a SuperCell recoil pad. The receiver is machined from a solid block of steel.
Raffle tickets are on sale, $5.00 a ticket or 5 for $20.00. Please pre-register and pay at any SBEA store so we know how many shooters to expect! It also allows us to purchase the right amount of food. Come on out, eat, relax, shoot and chat with others who love the outdoors. Check www.beatoday.com or an SBEA store for more details. Tickets are on sale at all SBEA stores.
Free 10×13 Family Portrait
Free 10×13 Family Portrait
October 27, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., October 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
SBEA members can receive a 10 x 13 family portrait on canvas for free. This special offer is limited to one canvas per family. There must be at least one adult in the family pose, however extra poses will be taken. Pictures will be taken at the Cessna Activity Center 2744 George Washington Blvd. Finished portraits will be ready approximately two to three weeks later. An adult family member must return to pick up and view extra portraits that will be available for consideration. SBEA member must call 522-2996 to schedule an appointment.
Christmas Extravaganza Sale
Save The Date: November 17, 2018
This year’s Christmas Extravaganza sale location will be at the Reliance Community Church, 11910 W. Pawnee St. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a 1 day only sale where our members can buy all brand new merchandise at our cost. Some items are limited quantities so be sure to hit the sale early so you don’t miss out. SBEA members will be able to do payroll deductions, checks, debit and credit cards. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the sale and kids will receive a bag of candy from SBEA. Jewelry, toys & perfumes are just a few of the great items we will have available at the sale. Watch our Facebook page for photos of some of the items that will be in the sale.
We Are Excited To Announce
We are always working to bring new things to our members. In the next couple weeks we will have two services Jack Smith Shoe Repair & Welch Cleaners available at our main SBEA Store location. Jack Smith Shoe Repair (shoe shine, coats, purses etc.) will pick up on Mondays, and they will quote us a price to do the work at that time. We will call the member and tell them the price and they must come and pay before the work is done. Then they will be back in about 1 week. Welch Cleaners members will drop off and pick up will be on Mondays & Thursdays. You must drop your items off at our Main SBEA Store location and pick up will be the same place. We hope with these two new services we can make our members life more convenient. Please contact SBEA main store more information or questions at 526-2111.
Elections Coming Up
The 2018 SBEA Board of Directors election is coming up in November. Now’s the time to start thinking about possible candidates to fill 2 (3 year) positions. All candidates must have been a SBEA member in good standing for at least 1 year prior to the date of their nomination. Nomination forms will be available at all SBEA stores on September 24. Nomination forms will be accepted September 24 – October 12. No forms will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on October 12. If you have questions about what a Board member does and their obligations please call Trish at 522-2996 or contact a present Board member. Their email address are on the SBEA web page under About.
Spirit/Boeing Today Newsletter
You Have 3 Options To View The Newsletter
Did you know that you can view the Spirit/Boeing Today newsletter on line? Better yet, how about from the comforts of your own home. The answer is yes, our newsletter is available to view at www.beatoday.com or you can have it emailed to you simply by filling out the form on the back of the newsletter with your email address and send it to Stephanie at K30-35 or email it to her at steph@beatoday.com. We even have sign up forms in all SBEA stores to fill out if you would like to be added to the e-news letter list. For those that want a copy mailed to your home we will be glad to print it off and mail it to your home, but the cost is $10.00 a year.
Member’s Offsite SBEA Stores
Did you know SBEA has a store located in the basement of the Meritrust Credit Union on South Oliver? Store hours are Mon. – Fri. 2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. Check us out on your way home from work. Our friendly clerk is always ready to serve you. Spouses, retirees, extended members and family members can also utilize the credit union and lake store to purchase movie tickets, gift cards, SBEA gift certificates, cards for all occasions, gifts and much more. Stop in today and see what all the Meritrust Credit Union SBEA store and SBEA lake store has to offer.
Save up to 30% on Great Wolf Lodge
Starting on January 1 your discount will be valid at any of our 14 Lodges throughout the U.S. and Canada!!
Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City is the only place you can go and be able to experience a huge indoor waterpark; stay in guest rooms designed like the beautiful north woods cabins and dine in restaurants that will make you feel like you are camping under the stars. Plus the lodge is conveniently located on Kansas City’s west side right next to The Kansas Speedway, Sporting Park, Cabela’s, and The Legends Shopping Center. SBEA members save up to 30% off best available rates which includes waterpark admission the day you arrive through the day you depart. You must show your SBEA membership card at time of check-in. Check with your SBEA stores to get your corporate code for the discount. Offer is valid now until the end of December 30, 2018.
Retiree & Other Membership Options
Extended Membership: Current members can purchase an extended membership for any family member in their family.
Open Membership: SBEA is now extending the opportunity to join the SBEA to all armed services and emergency relief personnel (Military, Firemen, Policemen, and EMS) Current active duty identification or retirement identification cards must be shown.
Going To Retire? When you retire from Boeing or Spirit, and do not go to work for the other company, you are eligible to keep your membership current. Bring something to show your retirement status down to the lake office to join.
Affiliate Membership: If you are laid off, you may purchase an affiliate membership (up to 4 years). If you are laid off and then retire you are eligible for a retiree membership. Bring something to show your retirement status down to the lake office to join.
Is Your Membership Changing?
SBEA Reaches Out To Its Members
With all the employment changes in the last few years at Spirit & Boeing, SBEA wants to ensure that our members know that they are eligible to keep their SBEA memberships when they retire or leave the company. You retain most of your membership privileges and still get all the discounts and perks that you had as a member. For a full list of SBEA membership opportunities go to www.beatoday.com and click on the “Membership” tab. It will tell you what type of SBEA memberships are available to you and what the cost will be.