Fully contributing members are those members of the Staff Association who pay their monthly dues based on the formula set by the Staff Committee, which is presently $4.00 for every $1,000.00 earned of basic salary. Only fully contributing members may access those services that the office of the Staff Association administers on their behalf and that otherwise involve the time and effort of the administrative assistant. At present those services are defined as the following:

An affordable and convenient way to exercise, available for just $ 33.00 per month, and located in the Department of the Interior Building (1849 C St. N.W.). A $ 10.00 Annual Association fee and $ 10.00 one-time registration fee are required at the time you register and made payable at I.D.R.A.

To join, call (202) 458-6230 or send an e-mail to staffadmin@oas.org
Interior Department Recreation Association: http://www.interiorrec.org/fitness.htm

Is a health club that is rapidly growing in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, D.C., and Florida areas.  The D.C. club is located at 1075 19th Street, NW (corner of 19th & L Streets, next to the Corner Bakery), only a few blocks away from the OAS General Services Building. 

Fitness First offers a wide variety of state-of-the-art equipment including Cybex, Hammer Strength, Icarian, Paramount, Ground Zero, Life Fitness, and more! 

Personal one-on-one training is INCLUDED in your monthly membership.  You may make appointments with the certified trainers who will provide you with the motivation, structure, and knowledge required to produce results.  Nutritional support, body fat analysis, and other services are also provided.

Aerobics classes include spinning, yoga, Pilates, step, body sculpt, boot camp, kickboxing, salsa and hip hop aerobics, the all new and popular Rep Reebok, and more!  The monthly rate is only $38, with an initial investment of $75 for fully contributing members. 

If you wish to take advantage of this special membership rate, please contact the Staff Association directly at extension 6230 or send an email to staffadmin@oas.org

http://www.fitnessfirst.cc/
 

An affordable plan with Velis Insurance Int., covering domestic employees (G-5 or A-III visas).

For more information: Medical Insurance for Domestic Employees
Or contact us at (202) 458-6230 or send an e-mail to staffadmin@oas.org

The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund (henceforth “the Rowe Fund”) is a rotating trust fund established for providing supplemental loans to competent individuals from Latin America or Caribbean countries to study in accredited universities in the United States. 

The Rowe Fund also awards loans to staff of the OAS General Secretariat and/or their dependents to pursue studies or for emergencies.

In order to facilitate access of GS/OAS staff members who are dues paying members of the OAS Staff Association to loans from the Rowe Fund, the OAS Staff Association has set up a special loan guaranty account.

The Rowe Fund was established by the Pan American Union (precursor of the Organization of American States) in 1948 in compliance with the will of Dr. Leo Stanton Rowe, who was Director General of the Pan American Union from 1920 to 1946. During his 25 years as Director General, he demonstrated special interest in the education of Latin American youth, whom he assisted during his lifetime, and to whom he bequeathed a legacy in his will.  He was also known for recognizing the achievements of colleagues, inspiring them, and improving their performance on behalf of the Organization and, ultimately, the Americas.

How to apply: 

1. Fill out the application form (click here to download)

2. Submit a memo addressed to the Rowe Fund Committee

3. Include a copy of the latest invoice from the university

4. OAS Staff Association must guaranty the loan and only full contributors to the Staff    Association and GS/OAS staff members may apply

For more information, please contact the Rowe Fund personnel at: rowefund@oas.org or 202-458-6208.

The Loyalty Benefit is a financial grant established by the Staff Association with the objective of relieving the families of contributing staff members(*) of expenses incurred due to the death of a contributing staff member. The Staff Association will grant $5,000 to the beneficiary indicated by the contributing staff member.

We invite you to fill out the attached form and send it to our offices at Suite 694C, General Services Building, 1889 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. If you have comments or questions, please call us at (202) 458-6230 or send an e-mail to staffadmin@oas.org

(*) In order to register for this benefit, staff members must be contributing to the Staff Association according to their present grade and step. Please take note that this is NOT an additional deduction to your contribution as a member.
 

Loyalty Benefit Information

Staff Association members may also benefit from:

A legal defense fund, made up of donations by fellow staff members, for employees with grievance cases. Participation in joint committees and working groups, such as the selection and nominating committees, and working groups to study parking guidelines, and health insurance policies, among others.