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Hinz Bulletin - March 2024
Angela Marsh
March 04, 2024
The Hinz Bulletin
Kudos from JLAN for Katie!
Have you LinkedIn Lately?
Explore our LinkedIn posts for exciting updates! We take great pride in showcasing Hinzers and the remarkable work we do in our industry. Don’t forget to follow the page and share our posts. Here’s some recent highlights:
Katie’s Kudos - Katie Clatterbuck finished up her long assignment at JLAN Solutions and received a lovely gift basket from her client manager, Ronnette Meyers. It’s rare that a consultant gets such a treat! We are so lucky to have such wonderful teammates and clients. Well done, Katie!
Hinz Sight Opportunity Alert - At our last Brown Bag, we spotlighted the weekly Hinz Sight Newsletter where we detail upcoming Federal opportunities. This is a great way to keep up with current contracts news! Highlights are posted on the LinkedIn page. This week’s post is about GSA Ascend. We also write about “Four to Follow” opportunities - this roundup includes: Missile Defense Agency Integration and Operations for Enterprise Solutions (MIOE)S, DOE CIO Business Operations Support Services 2 (C)BOSS 2, FAA SAVES, and NGA PORTICO. See the newsletter here for more information about each of them!
Open Positions - We are actively seeking resumes for 3 open positions at Hinz Consulting and you are our best referrals. If you know of some good candidates, please send them our way! They can apply through the LinkedIn job postings or send their resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Special Event: All Hinzers are invited to attend the APMP-NCA Speaker Series on March 21st. Our guests are Eric Gregory and Sarah Shaffer who will be share their wisdom on skills that are foundational for proposal professionals over dinner at the Country Club of Fairfax. Eric is a powerhouse in the industry and has worked alongside several Hinzers over the years, including CEO Len Miller. In fact, Len and Eric are close colleagues. Come along and learn from some of the best!
Action Required!
All Hinzers received an email from Sharon Visser with mandatory training materials. Please review the entire message/attachments and make sure you submit the three items as listed below.
CUI Training: All Hinzers are required to read the NIST SP 800-171 training document linked here. This details your individual responsibilities for working with CUI data on pages 6-19. The last page of the document includes a link to a form you MUST submit to indicate your acknowledgement. This training is due by March 8th!
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): All Hinzers are required to read the BYOD Policy as listed on the Hinz Company Playbook. This details your individual responsibilities for handling your work device. The end of the policy includes a link to a form you MUST submit to indicate your acknowledgement (also found here). This form is due by March 15th!
Computer Details Submission: All Hinzers are required to update information about the computer used for their work at Hinz Consulting. The bottom of the BYOD form includes a link to a form you MUST submit with your computer details (also found here). Instructions are included to help find the necessary information requested. This form is due by March 15th!
Retirement Resources
As Hinzers approach retirement or the age of 65, there are critical decisions to make regarding healthcare coverage, Medicare enrollment, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions. Planning ahead ensures a smoother transition into Medicare coverage and helps you avoid unnecessary penalties. We recommend using all three following resources to help you plan:
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Every state has a SHIP office that offers unbiased, free counseling to provide personalized assistance for individuals who are eligible for Medicare. The counselors are trained and certified to help you navigate the complexities of Medicare coverage and enrollment. Anyone approaching the age of 65 should speak to a counselor to prepare for enrollment. Please visit the SHIP website to find your state’s information.
Health Advocate: The ADP Health Advocate is a resource available to help navigate the healthcare system. It is available for many things including clinical and administrative support services, estimating healthcare costs, and Medicare enrollment. Visit the website for more information or reach an advocate anytime at 866.695.8622 - be sure to mention your affiliation to ADP TotalSource. You may contact an ADP My Life Advisor directly for question about HSA contributions, continuing COBRA coverage for dependents, and a variety of other issues that Medicare impacts at 800.554.1802 or [email protected] M-F, 8:00am - 11:30pm EST.
Personal Accountant: Be sure you understand the rules around HSA contributions and Medicare enrollment. There may be tax penalties for contributions made after you enroll. Here’s a great article from Fidelity Investment about “HSAs and Medicare” to get you started. Remember to consult with a Medicare counselor or your personal accountant to make informed decisions based on your unique circumstances.
Performance Reviews: Almost there…The needs assessments are complete (so much fun!). Reviews have been distributed and everyone should have a meeting on the calendar with their manager soon. We aim to have them all done and acknowledged by St. Patrick’s Day.
March Madness: Are you ready for the Big Dance? Get your glass slippers and pick your Cinderella teams because it is time for March Madness! We are once again playing both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments. Anyone with the links below can join, so add the whole family for bragging rights at home AND at work - Double Bonus!
Join our group, “Hinz Men’s 2024” by completing your bracket by Thursday, March 21st! Here’s the link for the Men’s Tournament
Join our group, “Hinz Women’s 2024” by completing your bracket by Friday, March 22nd! Here’s the link for the Women’s Tournament
UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Mar. 4 - Healthy at Hinz at Noon Enjoy a healthy lunch with other Hinzers who want to chat, usually about wellness but not always! The bi-weekly meeting is open to all and if you’d like to join the private Teams channel, send Angela an email. |
Mar. 7 - Coffee Break at 9:00 Latte, cappuccino, or decaf black? Whatever your morning ritual, spend a few sips with us. We shoot the breeze and get ready for the day. You’ll love it! |
Mar. 12 - Business Metrics and Status Update at 1:00pm Metrics, Statuses, and Updates! Oh my! Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our companywide check-in. |
Mar. 18 - Healthy at Hinz at Noon Enjoy a healthy lunch with other Hinzers who want to chat, usually about wellness but not always! The bi-weekly meeting is open to all and if you’d like to join the private Teams channel, send Angela an email. |
Mar. 20 - Brown Bag Workshop at Noon: “Elevator Pitches” Let’s talk about talking! We will explore various elevator pitches to interact with various stakeholders: clients, consultants, and peers. Take away a snappy statement to use immediately. |
Mar. 21 - APMP-NCA Speaker Series Dinner at 5:30pm Spend an evening with Eric Gregory and Sarah Shaffer discuss foundational skills for proposals over dinner at the Country Club of Fairfax. Purchase tickets here. |
Mar. 28 - Hinz Happy Hour at 5:30pm Bring your favorite cocktail for a virtual Happy Hour on Teams. |
Apr. 1 - Healthy at Hinz at Noon Enjoy a healthy lunch with other Hinzers who want to chat, usually about wellness but not always! The bi-weekly meeting is open to all and if you’d like to join the private Teams channel, send Angela an email. |
March 12 - Le’Ondra Brock March 18 - Neal Peters | March 24 - Mikey Marsh March 28 - Yurii Cohen |
5 years - Yurii Cohen 6 years - Lee Coogle | 5 years - Michaela Rohrbach 9 years - Erik Heil |
