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Meet your Membership Representative teams<\/h2>\n

SMART Transportation Division has restructured at its headquarters to help assist Local Treasurers with the implementation and use of TD Connect and the eBill system.
\nAs part of this process, a team of Membership Representatives has been assigned to provide specialized service to your local<\/a><\/strong>. These staff members will work to familiarize themselves with each of the locals they serve. With time and interaction with you, they will be able to provide specialized and efficient service to assist with your challenges as a Local Treasurer.
\nBeginning in January 2019, your Membership Representative team will be your go-to resource for any and all questions you may have as a Local Treasurer. If your Membership Representative is unable to answer your questions, they will escalate it to the appropriate person or department.
\nThese assignments will be communicated to locals through introductory letters sent out with the December mailings or <\/strong>you can see them on the SMART TD website<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Your team members will be available to help with any questions and concerns as the transition to TD Connect and the new version of WinStabs progresses.
\nTeam members are:
\nTeam A: <\/strong>Amanda Casale and Paula Grant
\nAmanda:<\/strong> 216-227-5239
\nPaula:<\/strong> 216-227-5268
\nTeam email: <\/strong>MRteamA@group.smart-union.org
\nTeam B: <\/strong>Kim Dissell and Greg Hengesbaugh
\nKim:<\/strong> 216-227-5295
\nGreg:<\/strong> 216-227-5203
\nTeam email: <\/strong>MRteamB@group.smart-union.org
\nTeam C: <\/strong>Mike Vega
\nPhone:<\/strong> 216-227-5266
\nTeam email: <\/strong>MRteamC@group.smart-union.org
\nYour team members will be in the SMART TD office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. While we encourage you to do your best to contact your Membership Representative during office hours, SMART TD also is offering limited after-hours support to treasurers from Jan. 14, 2019, through Feb. 28, 2019. The after-hours support hotline is 216-227-5280, and it will be operational 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. EST on Saturdays.
\nFollow this link for the full list of assigned Membership Representatives.<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Questions
\nabout the S&T’s roles and responsibilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the S&T Tools page on the SMART TD website<\/a> for guidance on getting the job done!<\/p>\n

Still not sure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call the Field Support Help Desk at 216-227-5444. Drop-in help desk hours are 9a-5p (Central Time) M-W-F. Help desk appointments can be scheduled in advance for Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends, and evenings. Call or email fieldauditor@group.
\nsmart-union.org<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

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Important dates<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 2 —<\/strong> First credentials for TD Connect are released.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 7 to 9 —<\/strong> TD Connect workshop in Kansas City, Mo.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 14 —<\/strong> First eBill is released on new system.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 18 —<\/strong> Hotel registration deadline for Salt Lake City TD Connect workshop.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jan. 21 —<\/strong> Registration deadline for TD Connect workshop in Minneapolis, Minn.<\/p>\n

\u2022 By January 31 — <\/strong>Quarterly Form 940 (FUTA) taxes must be deposited (FICA only):<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.eftps.gov\/eftps<\/a>
\nFor more info: SMART TD guide to paying and reporting Form 940 tax<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 By Feb. 20 — <\/strong>Treasurer’s annual report (TAR) for 2018 and Local President Financial Oversight forms are due to the TD office.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Two 2019 TD Connect workshops remain open!<\/h2>\n

The TD Connect workshops held over the autumn all filled to capacity and offered an overview to local S&Ts about the changes coming with the new eBill system. (Click on links to register):
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