Polinsky Children’s Center – Serving Youth in San Diego

 

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Polinsky Children’s Center
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A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Jason Groth serves as a registered representative at Reliant Capital Group in San Diego. Outside of his role as a wealth advisor, Jason Groth contributes to several charitable organizations, including the Polinsky Children’s Center.

Located at 9400 Ruffin Court in San Diego, the Polinsky Children’s Center provides a safe place for children separated from their families for reasons of safety. The facility was constructed on land donated from the county and was further developed with private funds donated under the auspices of Promises2Kids, formerly the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation.

With a capacity for 204 children, the Polinsky Children’s Center consists of six residential cottages, an onsite school library, a nursery, an infirmary, and a gymnasium. Every month, the center admits over 300 children up to 18 years of age. The organization relies on donations to provide a diverse array of programs, including educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

American Diabetes Association Holds 77th Scientific Sessions

 

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American Diabetes Association
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An experienced financial professional based in San Diego, Jason Groth has served as a wealth advisor with Reliant Capital Group since 2013. Alongside his professional activities, Jason Groth dedicates his time and resources to several nonprofit groups, including the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

ADA recently wrapped up its 77th Annual Scientific Sessions, which took place June 9-13, 2017, in San Diego. Over 16,000 people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries attended the event. It featured a five-day program comprising a range of sessions organized into several broad theme areas, including acute and chronic complications, behavioral medicine, epidemiology, and insulin action.

In addition to the various learning activities, ADA’s 77th Scientific Sessions included a number of networking events and an exhibit hall featuring the latest products and services from some of the top companies in diabetic care. The association’s next Scientific Sessions will be held June 22-26, 2018, in Orlando, Florida.v

BBBS San Diego’s Healthy Futures Program

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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Jason Groth has worked as a registered representative with Reliant Capital Group in San Diego, California, since 2013. His responsibilities at the independent wealth management firm include developing strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. Beyond his professional activities, Jason Groth engages with a number of community groups and philanthropic organizations. In 2010 he was named Big Brother of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of San Diego County maintains a number of special programs for young boys and girls beyond the group’s traditional mentoring services, including Healthy Futures. One of the organization’s most recent initiatives, the Healthy Futures program brings together a number of local businesses and resources to help children deal with issues of health and wellness that may otherwise prevent them from achieving all they can in life. These resources help both bigs and littles understand and address a wide range of health issues, from childhood obesity to emotional issues like trauma, depression, and anxiety. Additional programs involve basic nutrition education and opportunities to engage in safe athletic activities.

In order to address such a broad spectrum of health and wellness topics with the Healthy Futures program, BBBS engages with a number of trusted partners. Despite being a new program, Healthy Futures affiliates already include the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation and the KROC Center. To learn more about the program and other BBBS initiatives throughout San Diego County, visit sdbigs.org.

When to Visit Japan

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Japan
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Jason Groth divides his time among three business roles: he is a registered representative of Reliant Capital Group, an employee benefits specialist at BenPro, and a co-owner of SURFfit. When he can find time away from work, San Diego’s Jason Groth enjoys traveling the world. He hopes to visit Japan in the near future.

Japan is a popular destination throughout the year, but its peak tourist seasons run April through May and July through August. The country’s spring months are the cherry-blossom season, which is popular among tourists. Spring also brings several festivals that celebrate the rebirth of nature.

During the summer, Japan experiences heavy rain in most of its cities. When it isn’t raining, temperatures are generally hot and humid. Mountain cities, however, offer some relief from the poor summer weather.

Japan’s tourists are generally fewer in number during autumn and winter. September through November is typhoon season, which brings a large amount of rain, and mountain cities experience heavy snowfall. Winter lasts from December until March and is ideal for tourists planning on winter activities such as skiing.

A few voluntary benefit questions to assist employers with the best-suited benefit package – Jason Groth

A few voluntary benefit questions to assist employers with the best-suited benefit package

 

Recommending a competitive benefit package can be quite challenging when laws are changing, rising costs occur, and there is a gradual increase in diverse workers in the workplace. Many employees are looking into voluntary benefits as a means to meet these objectives, but which benefit should they recommend?

 

Assessing the possibilities

 

Selecting voluntary benefits can be challenging and time consuming, but these three questions should help with the decision making process:

 

  1. Which demographics are you specifically targeting in the workplace?

 

Today, baby boomers are the leading segment in the workplace. Voluntary benefits and service submissions are directed toward this segment. But, as baby boomers are starting to retire in the next decade, voluntary benefits will be redesigned for younger generations. Demographics such as age, education, geographical location, martial status, and income should be closely examined through the entire workforce when deciding which benefits to add.

 

  1. 2. Do the benefits fit the bulk of the population?

 

While seeking established benefits, more than 80 percent of businesses have implemented voluntary benefits to enhance their existing benefit plans. Voluntary benefits is something that employers consider when contemplating how to manage rising health care prices.

  1. 3. How can new benefit structures blend with existing compensation packages and wellness tactics?

Voluntary benefits are an option to help assist larger corporate companies with plans and wellness tactics. Employers are attracted to programs that not only affect their ability to draw and retain high quality employees, but also increase commitment and encourage overall production. Voluntary benefits are advancing past plans that encourage physical health to offerings that also urge emotional and financial health.

 

When an enterprise finds the right benefit packages, it’s time to find the right partner

It is important for employers to choose a provider who offers a strong product and can apply and oversee the program that has the least impact on their company.

Companies should contemplate the following when determining whom to partner with for a benefit:

  • How multidimensional is the product?
  • What service opportunities are offered?
  • How expansive is the coverage?
  • Is it reasonable for workers?
  • What alternatives are made accessible for non-covered matters?
  • Are all employees suitable for coverage?

 

These questions will help employers identify if the benefit is right for their existing and future employees.