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AUG2022105-year-old Navy veteran recallsWorld War II, life in the WAVES:Hellen Eloise Holder Guthriewas a 24-year-old working as asecretary at a law firm when a pairof Navy recruiters shared just howexciting a life as a sailor could be.So, in August 1943 the Spencer,Ind., native joined the W.A.V.E.S(Women Accepted for VolunteerEmergency Service) of the U.S.Navy.More than 100,000 women wouldanswer the call to be a WAVE,marking the first time women werepermitted to join in capacitiesother than nursing.“The Navy sounded interesting,”she said. “My brother was in theArmy, and he worked alongsideGeneral Patton, even.”Guthrie was assigned to HunterCollege in the Bronx to getacquainted with the Navy andlearn what her next role wouldbe. When she completed her timeat Hunter, Guthrie moved on toYeoman School in Stillwater, Okla.It was there she was selected towork in the elite intelligence armof the U.S. Navy.“I went to the first training courseat Hunter College, then went toYeoman school,” said Guthrie.“There were nearly 400 studentswho began, and they only took thetop 40 students to work in codesand cyphers.”Hellen at Rockefeller Center duringsome time off while assigned to NavalBarracks, Washington, D.C.The Torch is published monthlyby the Indiana State PersonnelDepartment and is availableonline at on.in.gov/TheTorch.Petty Officer 1st Class Holderbecame a Specialist Q and headed(Continued on page 20)Got a story?Submit your story ideas to:spdcommunications@spd.in.govTwitterIn this issueappoints Department2 ofGovernorRevenue teammate to newcommissionDWD honored at Inspector General4 conferenceemployees volunteer4 asStatedocentsat a naturalizationceremonyIndiana National Guard honors Dr.5 Boxfor her leadership throughoutpandemic7 PeopleSoft 9.2 updateRegister for a Microsoft demo of8 AzureSynapse WorkspacesPerformance & Goals training9 scheduleIt’s not too late to earn a 202310 premiumdiscount!market highs and lows12 -Investmentand what they mean for yourlong-term savingsCelebrate Smokey Bear’s 78th14 birthday!16 The 2022 Indiana State Fair is here!LinkedInInstagram Facebook
Employee CentralGovernor appoints Department of Revenue teammate tonew commissionBruce Kolb to represent CivilWar reenactors on the newIndiana Semiquincentennial*CommissionAs part of the Department ofRevenue’s (DOR) Policy team,Bruce Kolb spends his dayinterpreting legislation and itsimpact on agency operations andtaxpayers.Governor Eric J. Holcomb, left, hasappointed DOR’s Bruce Kolb tothe Indiana SemiquincentennialCommission, which will assist indeveloping celebrations for America’s250th anniversary in 2026.Once outside the office, Brucebrings history to life as a Civil Warreenactor. Governor Eric Holcombappointed Bruce to represent hisfellow reenactors on a new statecommission for the United States’250th anniversary.Bruce found his passion forreenacting 30 years ago and hasspent many weekends campingand fighting as they did 160 yearsago. Bruce has commanded troopsat festivals at Conner Prairie, inHartford City and Vernon and atthe 1999 dedication of the Medalof Honor Memorial alongthe Indianapolis Canal Walk.Eventually, he became captainof the 49th Indiana and 11thIndiana Civil War reenactmentbattalions. In addition, he servedas past commander of the IndianaDepartment of the Sons of theUnion Veterans of the Civil War. Hecurrently serves as the fraternity’shistorian.“We do cemetery cleanings, resetstones and get new head stonesfor Civil War soldiers,” he said ofthe organization’s activities.Now Bruce can put anotherfeather in his Union Army Model1858 Dress Hat. Recently, Gov.Eric J. Holcomb appointed Bruceto the state commission chargedwith coordinating Indiana’s statewide celebration of the 250thanniversary of the signing of theDeclaration of Independence.The legislature passed thecode establishing the IndianaSemiquincentennial* Commissionin the last session.Bruce said his patriotic interestsbegan during the Bicentennial. Heenjoyed the sense of unity amongAmericans during the year.In 1990, a friend introducedBruce to the world of Civil Warreenactments. Soon he was eating,sleeping, and re-creating CivilWar skirmishes several weekendsevery summer. He says he doesn’tsleep on the ground anymore buthopes to add something to thecelebrations across the Hoosierstate.Recently, Bruce learned heis a direct descendant of aRevolutionary War veteran. Hisancestor, Richard Skidmore IIIKolb, upper right in the background,commands Civil War reenactors at anumber of festivals throughout Indiana.crossed the Delaware with GeneralGeorge Washington in 1776. As aresult, he is applying to becomea member of the Sons of theAmerican Revolution.Bruce is also writing a book aboutWashington’s Flying Camps andis an avid collector of autographsfrom Signers of the Declaration ofIndependence.The Indiana SemiquincentennialCommission will meet for thefirst time later this year. Awebsite for the commission hasnot been published yet, but youcan read more about the U.S.Semiquincentennial Commissionat america250.org.*A quincentennial is 500 years. Asemiquincentennial is 250 years.Article submitted by Gus Pearcy, IndianaDepartment of RevenueThe Torch 2
Employee CentralGovernor’s Public Service Summer Interns recapThe Governor’s Public ServiceSummer Internship Programreturned to state government thisyear. Over 100 interns workedacross 21 different agenciesat central office in DowntownIndianapolis and regional officesthroughout the state.One of the best elements ofthe program is the opportunityto meet with a variety of stateleaders throughout the summer.Interns heard from Governor EricJ. Holcomb on his career in publicservice and his advice for thosestarting their careers. First LadyJanet Holcomb chatted with theinterns afterwards and took photoswith interns and beloved the FirstDog Henry Holcomb.This summer, interns gathered atthe Statehouse to hear from theOffice of the Chief Equity, Inclusionand Opportunity Officer on theteam’s important work throughoutthe state of Indiana and variousstate agencies. Interns also had aQ&A with Lt. Governor SuzanneCrouch, heard from Auditor ofState Tera Klutz, and visited theIndiana State Museum.The cohort got out of the officeone afternoon and volunteeredat the White River State Park’sUrban Wilderness Trail, a trail ofover 250 acres spread throughoutdowntown Indianapolis. There, theinterns cleaned up trash that hadbeen left on the trail.Thanks to the help of IndianaState Personnel Department’sTalent Acquisition team, internsalso completed a professionaldevelopment workshop wherethey had the opportunity to havenew headshots taken, edit theirresumes, learn interview skills, andaudit their online presence.And of course, when internswere not participating in programevents, they were hard at workacross state government.Most interns have a projectthat they are given to work onthroughout the summer. This helpsthem practice seeing a professionalproject through from beginningto end, strengthening their timemanagement skills, and learninghow to effectively communicatewith supervisors and peers as theyface questions or solve problems.As interns head back to school,the State of Indiana is glad thatit could renew the Governor’sPublic Service Summer InternshipProgram and host interns backin state government. As internsget to further their professionalskills, state employees gainnew perspectives from youngergenerations and are helped by theinterns’ continual hard work eachsummer.Article submitted by Sam Coffman, IndianaState Personnel DepartmentGovernor Eric J. Holcomb speakswith interns.Interns meet with the Lt. GovernorSuzanne Crouch.Interns chatting with the Lt.Governor Suzanne Crouch.Interns cleaning up White RiverState Park for a volunteer day.Indiana State Personnel Department’sTalent Acquisition team member JerryHarrell (right) talking with internsat the Professional DevelopmentWorkshop.The Torch 3
Employee CentralDWD honored at Inspector General conferenceThe entire Department ofWorkforce Development (DWD)team was recently recognized bythe Office of the Inspector Generalfor the DWD’s diligent work duringthe pandemic.During the Office of the InspectorGeneral’s Auditor & InvestigatorConference, held Wednesday, June22, at the IGCS Auditorium, DWDleadership was presented withthe Excellence Award. Executivestaff at the Office of the InspectorGeneral voted to award this entireteam because of the enormousdemands placed on the agencyduring the pandemic.“It was hard to single out anyone individual as so many ofyour staff worked diligently to begood stewards of public moniesduring an extremely difficult time,consequently, we have decidedto give the 2022 OIG ExcellenceAward to the entire DWD agency,”said Indiana Inspector GeneralDavid Cook.The certificate will soon beplaced near the DWD EmployeeEngagement Award belt.Inspector General David Cook (left)presents DWD’s Fraud/ComplianceAssistant Director Nicholas ClarkBlesch, Chief of Staff Gina Ashley,and Chief Unemployment InsuranceOfficer Noah Shelton with the 2022OIG Excellence Award.Article Submitted by the IndianaDepartment of Workforce DevelopmentState employees volunteer as docents at anaturalization ceremonyOn July 1, 2022, 75 persons fromcountries all over the world tooktheir Oath of Citizenship at theBenjamin Harrison PresidentialSite. The naturalization ceremonyis an annual event at the homeof the 23rd President of theUnited States of America. Theceremony was presided over bythe Honorable Sarah Evans Barkerwho has officiated the ceremonysince 2005. The Honorable Barkerregards the ceremony a nationaladoption ceremony and one ofthe great privileges of her federaljudgeship.Sherry Nagel-Smith (IDOH)and James (Jim) Smith (IDOA)volunteered to assist with thefestivities of the day. It was aprivilege to usher the smilingand somewhat nervous soonto-be citizens to their seats andthen witness them taking theoath to join our “family.” Duringa conversation with a gentlemanfrom Iran, he expressed howproud he was not only that hiswife was becoming a citizen thatday but also that he was going totake his test in 27 days! (At first hesaid 28, then shook his head andcorrected the count!) When hespoke, the smile and sparkle in hiseyes, which were on the verge ofshedding tears, touched the heart.The gentleman had a small boy inhis arms and without promptinghe shared his son was “born in thisgreat country.”you can enjoy the decorations.Some weekend, you just mightmeet Sherry or Jim volunteering asyour docent.Article submitted by Sherry Nagel-Smith,Indiana Department of HealthAfter the ceremony, Sherry andJim served as docents, giving toursof the first floor of the BenjaminHarrison home for those inattendance.If you have not taken a tour of theBenjamin Harrison PresidentialSite, please consider doing so,especially during the holidays, soSherry Nagel-Smith and James Smithvolunteering at the NaturalizationCeremony on July 1 at the BenjaminHarrison Presidential Site.The Torch 4
Employee CentralIndiana National Guard honors Dr. Box for herleadership throughout pandemicThe Indiana National Guardpresented State HealthCommissioner Dr. Kris Box withits Indiana Distinguished ServiceMedal on July 12 in recognitionof her service as state healthcommissioner and her leadershipthroughout the COVID-19pandemic.of Health, because of you, andbecause of my relationship withyou,” Lyles concluded. Dr. Box saidthe ability to provide COVID-19testing and vaccines to millionsof Hoosiers would not have beenpossible without the Guard’ssupport.“There was the Department ofMaj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles, theHealth and all its partners, andGuard’s adjutant general, made the then our right arm - - and I’msurprise presentation accompanied right-handed, and that meansby members of his National Guard everything when you’re a surgeonteam following an IDOH executive-- was the National Guard,” shestaff meeting. Lyles heralded Dr.told Lyles. “You knew it took a bigBox’s leadership and the workteam. I remember youof IDOH throughout the 2.5-yearsaid, ‘Dr. Box, we’repandemic partnership betweenalways going to beIDOH and the Guard, saying thethere to stand in theexperience shifted his outlook ongap,’ and that meantnational security and the work ofthe world to me.”the military.Lyles also presented“The lessons that I’ve learnedDr. Box with aover the past two years from youspecial “jumpmasterand your staff about humanityaward,” capturinghave really shown me a differentthe spirit of the Armyperspective of national security,”jumpmasters whohe told Dr. Box. “I always thoughtstand in the doorwaygoing to Iraq or Afghanistan andof planes and makefighting insurgents was for thesure that landingbetterment of national security,zones are clear forbut it’s really about people, andparatroopers.the military is about people, andthe Indiana National Guard is“One of our sayings is ‘I’ll stand inabout people. If we all step backthe door for you,’ and that’s whatand realize that, we will have aa jumpmaster does,” Lyles said.better world, and I learned that“The Indiana National Guard willfrom you and from this wholestand in the door for Dr. Box andteam.the Indiana Department of Healthany time, any place.”“I’m a better officer, I’m a betterArticle submitted by Brent Brown, Indianageneral officer, and, even moreDepartment of Healthimportantly, I’m a better manbecause of the Indiana DepartmentState Health Commissioner Kris Box’sleadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemicwas lauded by the Indiana National Guard.Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles recently presented Dr. Boxwith the INNG’s distinguished service medal aswell as a special “Jumpmaster Award.”Artwork byJerry WilliamsThe Torch 5
Employee Central‘Start Smart’ hopes to get Indiana children caughtup on routine immunizationsFew, if any, aspects of dailylife have escaped disruption insome way due to the COVID-19pandemic. Routine childhoodimmunizations are no exception.Almost two and a half years afterthe first case was diagnosedin Indiana, the rates of routinechildhood immunizations, whichprotect against diseases likemeasles, mumps and chickenpox,have fallen about 10% across thestate.Preparedness (DEP)experts are workingto improve thosevaccination rates,using what they’velearned from theirexperiences withCOVID-19 to helpHoosier kids getcaught up on requiredimmunizations, just intime for the start of a newschool year.A team of Indiana Departmentof Health (IDOH) Division ofImmunization and EmergencyArticle submitted by Brent Brown, IndianaDepartment of HealthIDOH’s Start Smart back-to-school immunizationcampaign includes statewide advertising that includesradio and digital ads and gas pump ads in key areas.Read full article onEmployee CentralThank you for your headshots!Check out the State of Indiana’s public face on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter!Then tag yourself inour new FacebookBanner to shareyour smilingface with yourconnections.Scan the QR Codesbelow to connectwith us on yourpersonal device.TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookThe Torch 6
PeopleSoft 9.2 updateAbsence Management: The BasicsAs you continue to use PeopleSoft9.2, here are some things to keepin mind as you view your absencebalances, obtain manager approval,and enter absence requests inthe system. Below you will findimportant information for allemployees, employees requestingFamily Medical Leave (FML) or NewParent Leave (NPL), managers, and some specific information if you work for an agency’s payroll office or as anabsence administrator. All Employees: Viewing and Tracking Leave Balances and Future RequestsAll Employees: Requesting and Canceling AbsencesAll Employees: Extended Absences, FML and NPLManagers: Approving and Delegating Absence ApprovalsAgency Payroll Staff & Absence Administrators: FML and NPLAgency Payroll Staff & Absence Administrators: Completing an Absence Request on behalf of an EmployeeAgency Payroll Staff & Absence Administrators: Notes on Accruals in View BalancesIt is important that employees, managers, payroll staff, and absence administrators are aware of thisinformation to avoid accidentally requesting and approving absences that an employee may not have accruedtime for. If you have a question about requesting or approving absences in PeopleSoft 9.2, please contact theINSPD Employee Relations team at: 855-773-4647 option #4.PeopleSoft Financials Multi-Factor AuthenticationAttention users of PeopleSoft Financials and/or Access IndianaMulti-factor authentication (MFA),(Ctrl Shift N on Microsoftor 2-step verification, for theseEdge).portals went live on June 13, 2022.4. For faster authentication,install a supportedTips and Tricks for Logging intoauthenticator app likePeopleSoft Financials:Microsoft Authenticator.5. For issues, please submit a1. Navigate to PeopleSoft viaticket to the IOT HelpDesk,IN.gov State Employees and include your PeopleSoftAccount Management insteadID, login, email address,of using a shortcut or favorite.screenshots, and error2. Clear your internet browsermessages.cache, especially if you have6. If you do not have an IOTusernames/passwords saved inprovided account, please go toyour browser.Access Indiana to log in.3. Try logging in with an InPrivateor Incognito browsing windowPeopleSoft Financials and HCMMaintenance WindowsPeopleSoft Financials and HCMare under scheduled maintenanceevery Sunday morning from 2 a.m.until noon. While the system maynot be offline during this timeperiod, you should not expect tobe able to login before noon onSundays.The Torch 7
Update on 988 in IndianaIf you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mentalhealth or substance use crisis, please call 9-8-8 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline andspeak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.988 is more than just an easyto-remember number. Itoffers a direct connection tocompassionate, accessible care andsupport for anyone experiencingmental health-related distress– whether that is thoughts ofsuicide, mental health or substanceuse crisis, or any other kind ofemotional distress. People can alsodial 9-8-8 if they are worried abouta loved one who may need crisissupport.As of July 16, 2022, 988 is nowlive as a new national three-digit dialing code for reachingthe National Suicide PreventionLifeline. The current long-formphone number of 800-273-TALKwill also continue to be an option.911 isn’t going away. 988 is justanother option specifically foranyone experiencing mental healthrelated distress. Call9-1-1 for police, fire and medicalemergencies. Call 988 for thoughtsof suicide, mental health orsubstance use crises, or any otherkind of emotional distress. If youare not sure, call 9-1-1.Indiana is using the arrival of988 to invest in a broader crisisresponse system to help allHoosiers. This will ultimatelyinclude more than just someoneto contact at a 988 center, but alsosomeone to respond and a safeplace to go for help, if needed.View more informationon FSSA’s websiteRegister for a Microsoft demo of Azure SynapseWorkspacesOn August 17 from 1 p.m. to2:30 p.m. EST, Microsoft will bepresenting an hour-and-a-halflong demo and Q&A session forthe state, that revolves aroundthe ability to link Azure SynapseWorkspaces with Dynamics\Power Apps environments and thepossibilities that doing so unlocks.The data within Dataverse is agoldmine of potential insightsthat analytics can easily bringto the surface. With AzureSynapse Link for Dataverse, youcan automatically ensure thatdata flowing into your businessapplications is also flowing intoyour analytics solution. Thisenables performing advancedanalytics tasks in tandem withmanaging the data in businessapplications—rather than havingthese be separate workstreams.In this 90-minute session wewill go over this feature andshow how in just a few clicks,developers working in Power Appsor Dynamics 365 can bring theirentire Dataverse environmentto Azure Synapse. Simply click abutton and enter in your AzureSynapse workspace name. And fora seamless experience, developerswon’t have to leave the PowerApps or Dynamics 365 portal to getto Azure Synapse. They can simplyclick Go to Azure Synapse Analyticsworkspace and begin discoveringinsights with an end-to-endanalytics service.The workshop includes: 30 minutes of the AzureSynapse Link for DataverseFeature overview 45 minutes of Demo ofDataverse data integrated withdata in Azure Synapse throughthe Azure Synapse Link forDataverse 15 minutes of QnATo sign up, or for moreinformation, contact Elisa Phillipsat EPhillips@iot.IN.gov.The Torch 8
Performance & GoalsTraining ScheduleClick the link to join the training session via Microsoft Teams.JULY 7JULY 14JULY 21AUG 4AUG 11AUG 18SEPT 1SEPT 8SEPT 15Effective Evaluation at the Interim Review 10 to 11 a.m.Engaging in Effective Feedback 1 to 2 p.m.Effectively Managing the Working Test Period 10 to 11 a.m.Improving Poor Performance with Intervention 1 to 2 p.m.Effective Evaluation at the Interim Review 10 to 11 a.m.Effective Evaluation at the Interim Review 1 to 2 p.m.Improving Poor Performance with Intervention 10 to 11 a.m.Engaging in Effective Feedback 1 to 2 p.m.Creating SMART Development Goals & Action Plans 10 to 11 a.m.Effectively Managing the Working Test Period 1 to 2 p.m.Improving Poor Performance with Intervention 10 to 11 a.m.Engaging in Effective Feedback 1 to 2 p.m.Creating SMART Development Goals & Action Plans 10 to 11 a.m.Improving Poor Performance with Intervention 1 to 2 p.m.Creating SMART Development Goals & Action Plans 10 to 11 a.m.Engaging in Effective Feedback 1 to 2 p.m.Effectively Managing the Working Test Period 10 to 11 a.m.Improving Poor Performance with Intervention 1 to 2 p.m.All trainings will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.Register for trainings via SuccessFactors Learning.The Torch 9
It’s not too late to earn a 2023 premium discount!If you haven’t started one ofthe options to earn your 2023premium discount, you still haveone option left: You can completefour group coaching sessions in thesame series through ActiveHealth.Group coaching is a four tosix-week series of interactive30-minute sessions over a specifichealth topic led by an ActiveHealthcoach.But don’t delay – August 15 is thelast day to sign up for the groupcoaching option to qualify for the2023 premium discount. Classeshave limited availability and arefilling up fast.Get startedJust log in to the ActiveHealthportal and click on the “Coaching”tab to view the current scheduleof group coaching sessions. Enteryour information and click on“Register” for the topic of yourchoice. You will get an email withyour confirmation.Need to create an account?If you have not alreadycreated an account on theActiveHealth portal, pleasevisit www.myactivehealth.com/StateofIndiana and click on theCreate an Account link. If you havedifficulties logging in or creating anaccount, please call ActiveHealth at(855) 202-4219.Get Started!Your chosen activity must becompleted by Sept. 30, 2022,to qualify for the 2023 healthpremium discount. Employees andspouses enrolled in coverage musteach complete one of the activityoptions by the Sept. 30 deadline.To learn more about groupcoaching and earning apremium discount throughActiveHealth, visit Team Only Exercise You Need PresentationDan Ginader, PT, DPT“It could be the only exercise you will ever need and it’s easier than you think”Scan to join MicrosoftTeams meetingTuesday, August 9, 202212:00 p.m.Join Dan Ginader, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and learn more about: What are the pros and cons of various workout options such ascrossfit, cardio, and yoga? Why is walking such a good exercise for so many people? What are some of the positive effects of walking for exercise?The Torch 10
ActiveHealth Learning LabTuesday, August 23, 2022 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ESTCome join your ActiveHealth coach, Sarah, in a Learning Lab. Each lab lasts just 30minutes. You can explore topics like healthy eating, being active, getting better sleepand being more mindful. And you can talk about lasting changes you want to makein your daily life.Learning Lab: What happens when high blood pressure isunmanagedKeeping a healthy heart is important. It pumps blood carrying nutrients and oxygento the organs in your body. The higher your blood pressure is, the higher your chances of having health issues.But high blood pressure often doesn’t have any symptoms. Join us to learn what might be going on under thesurface. And take steps to improve your heart health.In this lab you’ll: Learn what your bloodpressure numbers mean. Talk about health risks highblood pressure can cause. Go over how changing yourblood pressure can changeyour life. Debunk some common highblood pressure myths.Join our virtual class on Tuesday,August 23: Click here to register.* Please note: Learning labs are another way to stay engaged and focused on your health. They don’t counttoward completing your reward activities.Stay informed about your State of Indiana health benefits.Sign up to receive text alerts about your employee benefits, including wellnessrewards, insurance updates, open enrollment, wellness resources and more.Click here to sign upThe Torch 11
Investment market highs and lows - and what theymean for your long-term savingsWhat to expect when themarket takes more turns than atheme park thrill ride.Whether you’re nearing retirementor have a way to go, recentmarket movement may have youwondering how changes in thestock market could impact yourretirement income.The information below can helpyou understand how you may ormay not be impacted:Your INPRS defined contribution(DC) account – If you have a DCaccount with INPRS, this amount isinvested based on your selectionsor is automatically directed toa target date. Your investmentswill be impacted by marketfluctuations, both positive andnegative. INPRS provides a simpleand diversified menu of investmentoptions for you to create aportfolio based on your unique riskand return goals.Members of the PERF Hybrid, TRFHybrid, and PERF My Choice planshave DC accounts.Your INPRS defined benefit (DB)pension – For INPRS memberswith a DB account, your INPRSpension is a guaranteed lifetimebenefit. Once you meet eligibilityrequirements, you can count onthis monthly payment arriving toyou in full for life. 1Members of the PERF Hybridand TRF Hybrid plans have DBaccounts.While these market changesare concerning, please knowthat INPRS’s DB investments arediversified and designed to target along-term 6.25 percent return over30 years.2 INPRS uses a target investmentallocation to make the DBinvestment performance moreresilient across a diverse set ofeconomic environments. Events like the recent marketswings are precisely why weare so diversified. We areunsure how markets willperform in the years to come,but our robust process andanalysis give us confidencethat our diversification willmaximize the DB’s chancesof continued success movingforward.your trusted financial advisor toensure all of your investmentsare in alignment with your uniquefinancial strategy.1. Some exceptions include changingyour chosen survivor; you may have yourpension amount adjusted. Additionally,your pension amount may be reduced oreliminated if you’ve selected Social Securityintegration. If this is your situation, youwould have agreed to these terms beforeaccepting the benefit. Please contact usif you have questions about your specificINPRS pension benefit.2. The INPRS Board of Trustees approvedthe target rate of return of 6.25 percentas of July 1, 2021. For more information,view the 2021 Annual Report https://bit.ly/INPRS2021AnnualReport.Article submitted by the Indiana PublicRetirement SystemYour outside investments –Investment accounts from otheremployers and independentinvestment accounts may besubject to market conditions.INPRS recommends you consultThe Torch 12
State employees make IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 listIndiana 250 is a list of the mostinfluential and impactful leadersacross the state - primarily inbusiness but also in not-forprofits, government, philanthropyand community organizations.The Indiana Business Journal’spublication celebrates “the workof these outstanding Hoosiers including those who have spententire careers serving the stateand its people and those who arejust getting started but are alreadymaking an impact.”Congratulations to the State of Indiana Employees whomade the list!Dr. Kristina BoxCommissionerIndiana State Department ofHealthTracy BarnesChief Information OfficerState of Indiana Office ofTechnologyEarl GoodeChief of StaffOffice of Indiana Gov. Eric J.HolcombKarrah HerringChief Equity, Inclusion &Opportunity OfficerOffice of Indiana Gov. Eric J.HolcombCris JohnstonDirectorIndiana Office of Management andBudgetRyan KitchellChairmanGovernor’s Workforce Cabinet2022 SECC KickoffINSPD is excited to announce the kickoff event for the 2022-2023 State Employees’Community Campaign: Pay It Forward!The SECC kickoff event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 11:30 a.m., alongside theStatehouse Market.We will be joined by First Lady Janet Holcomb, and the event will include the always-populardunk tank and representatives from various 501(c)3 charities.The 2022 State Employees’ Community Campaign (SECC) will run September 1 – October 31 and is your onlychance this year to set up pay-roll deductions that go to the nonprofit of your choice.Whether you have it in your heart to rescue victims of child-sex-trafficking, provide food and shelter to ourneighbors experiencing homelessness, bring an end to cancer or diabetes, support our nation’s veterans, or togive to your local community center, animal shelter, theater, or church, pay-roll deductions are one of the bestways to create a better world for you, and for your family.Please note: The SECC kickoff event date hasbeen changed from Sept. 8 to Sept. 1, 2022.Look for more information coming soon!BMV Connect KiosksDid you know you can find a BMV Connect Kiosk in the
the state of Indiana and various state agencies. Interns also had a Q&A with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, heard from Auditor of State Tera Klutz, and visited the Indiana State Museum. The cohort got out of the office one afternoon and volunteered at the White River State Park's Urban Wilderness Trail, a trail of over 250 acres spread throughout
