USDA Employee Services & Recreation Association

Turning Point Tax Strategies Seminar
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, DC, United States
Learn how to integrate tax strategies into your financial plan
Learn why ROTH contributions are a must
Learn what a tax-efficient withdraw strategy looks like and why it matters
Learn required Minimum Distributions

Virtual Workshop: Hope & Health in COVID
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this free Retirement Wellness Seminar on “Hope & Health in COVID”. Learn how to calm the emotional rollercoaster and stay healthy during these uncertain times. The free event is on February 24th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. For more information, please email Kurt@tpfinancial.com

USDA Lunch & Learn Tech Talks
2021-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for the first ever USDA Lunch & Learn Tech Talks, hosted by Dell Technologies & Carahsoft! The event is FREE to all USDA Employees & Contractors. Complimentary lunch via Grubhub E-Gift Card to all participants.
February 17th: USDA Headquarters, 11:00am – 1:00pm
February 18th: USDA GWCC, Riverdale, Fort Collins & Kansas City, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Please click on the link to pre-register!

Virtual Seminar - 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021
2021-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this FREE Virtual Seminar for USDA Employees. The event is on January 29th at Noon via Zoom. The topic is: The 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021. Discussion points include:

Why you need beneficiaries
The danger of not rebalancing your portfolios
Why everyone needs multiple tax strategies

To sign up for this event, please email Kurt at Kurt@tpfinancial.com or click here.

Virtual Seminar - Understanding Your TSP
2021-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join First Command Financial for this FREE Virtual Seminar. The event is on January 26th at Noon. The topic is “Understanding Your TSP”, and discussion points include:

How should I invest during these turbulent times?
How do my taxes impact my TSP account?
What happens to my account when I retire?

To sign up, please email Bill at: RLHill1@firstcommand.com

Virtual Seminar - The 5 Secrets to Financial Clarity in 2021
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Turning Point Financial is presenting this FREE virtual seminar for USDA Employees. The event is on January 21st at Noon via Zoom. The topic is: “The 5 Secrets to Financial Clarity in 2021” and include discussion topics like:

Tax Strategies for the New Year
Rebalancing Your Portfolios
Low Interest Rates Present an Opportunity

To register please click here, or email Kurt at Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Prudential Workshop: The Basics of Saving and Investing
2020-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this free virtual seminar from Prudential Pathways. The topic is “The Basics of Saving and Investing.” The event is on Tuesday, November 17th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-the-basics-of-saving-investing-fw-checkups/registration-928497cbd4044e6180d7e976cad95ac2.aspx?fqp=true

Turning Point Financial: 5 Moves to Make Now
2020-11-13 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Turning Point Financial Virtual Workshop!
Topic: 5 Moves to Make Now
-Learn the keys to longevity
-Understand how to pay lower taxes in retirement
-Why you absolutely need to rollover your TSP
-How to manage your multiple sources of income during retirement

November 13th & 20th at Noon
30 Minute ZOOM Webinar
This FREE Virtual Workshop is presented by our partners at Turning Point Financial. Please contact Kurt to pre-register: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

First Command Financial Seminar
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA and First Command for this FREE Financial Seminar to USDA Employees:

First Command Virtual Seminar:
7 Common Mistakes Federal Employees Make
Tuesday, November 10th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Please register with Jayne: Jhill@firstcommand.com
Presented by First Command Financial Advisor Bob Hill.
Discussion topics include:
-The #1 financial assumption you can’t afford to make
-The oversight that can delay or diminish your retirement
-The investment-boosting opportunity you may be missing out on
-The strategic error that puts your financial security at risk

Virtual Workshop: The ELECTION and your MONEY
2020-10-30 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-28 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Don’t miss this exciting new virtual seminar from Turning Point Financial: The Election and your Money
The event is at noon and is a 30 minute webinar via Zoom. Offered on the following dates:

October 14th, 15th, 23rd, 28th or 30th

Please register with Kurt at kurt@tpfinancial.com

The ELECTION and your MONEY Virtual Workshop
2020-10-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States

Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic (In Person)
2020-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA South Building, Room 1052B, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
We are hosting a mini flu shot clinic for USDA employees with Walgreens! The clinic is in the South Building (Washington, DC) on October 21st and 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The clinic will be held in conference room 1052 (1st floor, in between wings 4 and 5). Face masks are required and everyone must abide by social distancing guidelines and all signage.
Flu shots are FREE with qualifying insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blueshield, Carefirst, Tricare, Medicare Part B and United Healthcare. Unfortunately Kaiser Permanente cannot be accepted. Please see your doctor at Kaiser for your flu shot. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU.
If you do not want to attend the in person flu shot clinic, you are welcome to go to ANY Walgreens pharmacy and get your free flu shot with the above insurances.
For questions, email us at usdaesra@gmail.com

Prudential Workshop: How Insurance Protects Financial Wellness
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop from Prudential Pathways. The topic is “How Insurance Can Help Protect Financial Wellness.” The event is on Tuesday, October 13th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-how-insurance-helps-protect-financial-wellness-fw-checkups/registration-bd4a4d885f5b4c4999b0197dca034d35.aspx?fqp=true

Life Insurance Virtual Workshop
2020-09-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop on Life Insurance, Explained in Plain & Simple Terms! Presented by our partners at Turning Point Financial on Zoom.

What is life insurance?
Why do you need it?
What happens if you don’t have it?

This virtual workshop only lasts 30 minutes long! The workshop is offered on September 10th, 17th, 23rd, 25th and 29th at Noon.
Please register with Kurt: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Fall Technology Expo!!!
2020-09-24 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA and Federal Training Partnerships for this FREE Virtual Technology Expo! The event is on September 24th from 9:30am to 1:30pm and can be experienced from the comfort of your own home! Over 25 companies will be displaying the latest in IT, Security, Mobile Computing, Hardware, Big Data and MORE!
The first 150 people to register and attend will receive free lunch (via virtual gift card)! There will be lots of other prizes as well.
Please register at: https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1835

Prudential Workshop: Is Your Financial House in Order?
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this free virtual workshop from Prudential Pathways! The topic: “Is Your Financial House in Order?” The event is on Tuesday, September 15th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-is-your-financial-house-in-order-fw-checkups/registration-bfe3179dd95f4f209a4a3087d9e4f353.aspx?fqp=true

CFP Virtual Seminar: TSP & Tax Planning
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MD, United States
CFP is offering a FREE Virtual Seminar to USDA Employees. The topic is “TSP & Tax Planning” and discusses topics such as:

Thrift Savings Plan
Roth vs. Traditional
Tax Planning
2020 Secure Act

This virtual seminar is offered on Wednesday, August 26th at Noon. (The August 11th Session is now FULL). To register, please click the appropriate link:

Managing the Unexpected Virtual Workshop
2020-08-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-12 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-04 12:00 - 12:30 | MD, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this FREE 30 minute virtual workshop. The topic is “Managing the Unexpected” and includes discussion on items like:
What to do if the stock market crashes?
What if I can no longer provide for my family?
How will I handle a 2nd waive or another pandemic?
This workshop is offered on August 4th, 12th, 18th & 20th at Noon. Please register with Kurt for the Zoom login information: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Technology Expo - MD
2020-07-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 15. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603

Virtual Financial Workshop: Managing the Unexpected
2020-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | MD, United States
Turning Point Financial presents this FREE Virtual Workshop for USDA Employees!
Topic: Managing the Unexpected
Dates: July 14th, 16th & 21st at NOON
Please RSVP to Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Technology Expo
2020-07-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 14. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603

Riverdale Spring Vendor Fair
2020-04-16 10:00 - 13:30 | APHIS Riverdale Building, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD, 20737, United States
Attention APHIS & FSIS Employees in Riverdale, MD! We are hosting our Spring Vendor Fair at your location on Thursday, April 16th from 10:00am to 1:30pm in the Conference Rooms. Stop by for a FREE gift, Raffle Prizes and Discounts to great products and services. All employees are welcome.
Participating Vendors so far include: Sprint, Verizon Fios, AgFed Credit Union, Leafguard, Holiday Inn, Kitchen Saver, Sandy Spring Bank, MLM Home Improvement, and more!
