PICTURED: Former Yankee player and manager "Sweet Lou" Piniella
Looking for goodies, giveaways and chances to win fabulous prizes? Look no further than NYSUT Benefits on Display. Be sure to visit the exhibits in the Empire Hall North in the Rochester Convention Center. This year, the exhibits take on a futuristic theme.
The display area is open Thursday from noon to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meet former Yankee player and manager "Sweet Lou" Piniella at the NYSUT Member Benefits booth on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Don't forget to stop in and greet an RA staple - Snoopy will be at the MetLife Auto & Home booth from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
NYSUT employees will be on hand at a wide array of booths to answer your questions about union programs and services.
Back for the third year will be the union's E-store, to buy or order items with the union logo. Personal or school checks and money orders are accepted. Large orders can be shipped to your home.
There are plenty of chances to win prizes donated by NYSUT Benefit Trust-endorsed vendors. The grand prizes are a $600 travel voucher or a Lasik Vision Correction Surgery consultation, procedure and follow-up. Upon request, a $500 gift certificate toward eyewear purchase may be substituted. Other prizes include gift certificates, iPods, digital cameras, luggage, DVD players and more. Entry forms must be deposited in the Door Prize Drawing Box by 11 a.m., Friday. Winners will be scrolled on the big screens Saturday.