NFLPA Former Player Message June 1, 2012

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust (PAT) 800-372-2000 x166 Tyrone Allen NFL Player Benefits 800-372-2000 Miki Yaras-Davis Bethany Marshall Chris Smith Adora Williams Former Player Life Improvement Plan 800-NFL-Goal MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMS Membership Services currently negotiates and administers a discount program that is a compilation of products and services specifically organized with various business and promotional partners to provide our members value-added benefits, unique offerings and general consumer opportunities. Current offers consist of travel planning, car rentals, vacation destinations, golf equipment and tickets to entertainment events. A complete list of programs can be accessed below. Each program described herein is subject to change. Restrictions may apply. The NFLPA assumes no liability with regard to these program offers. If you have any questions, please contact Membership Services at nflpamembershipservices@nflplayers.com or 800-372-2000. Click for Membership Programs 20% discount on purchases at NFLShop.com and 877-NFL-SHOP. LINKS UNLIMITED URL: https://cs.linksunlimited.com Players Discount: 20% Receive wholesale prices on all Ping equipment and merchandise. Contact Mike McCann at 800.474.6434. www.pinggolf.com. Save 40-50% through Callaway Golf’s VIP Program. Email your name and email address to nflpaformerplayers@nflplayers.com. We will set-up your online account so you can begin shopping immediately. For VIP Tour information (if interested), please call 407-560-4033. To place an order, payment is required up front. The NFLPA prices are only available through a special website, and will not be available at the Theme Park Ticket Windows. FORMER PLAYERS DUES RENEWAL You can renew by contacting us at: 1(800)-372-2000 or by visiting your profile page on NFLPlayers.com and paying through Paypal. NFL FORMER PLAYER BENEFITS An informational Website designed to describe the benefits available to Former NFL Players. Click to view the site. MY GOAL LINE MyGoalLine.com is the only designated website for benefits in pro sports. Click to view the site. HEALTH INSURANCE Members have exclusive access to a number of health insurance products. The tools at aarphealthcare.com can help you find the right one for you. SCHOOL OF THE LEGENDS UPDATE From: Andre Collins To: Former Players Gentlemen, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out today to encourage you to get more involved with School of the Legends. Whether you have already signed up, engage regularly on the site, or don't know much about it, SOTL is a great platform dedicated to you. As a former player, SOTL provides you with the opportunity to make money, stay connected with fans and teammates, and to be honored as a Legend. School of the Legends is in the beginning stages of offering additional opportunities to players, not limited to the website. It is important that you get involved now and build upon that relationship so that you don't miss out on future opportunities with them. To sign up or take advantage of the platform, call 877-770-SOTL or email legends@schoolofthelegends.com. Thanks, Andre www.sotl.com/andrecollins Click to view the site. NFLPLAYERS.COM Don't forget to visit www.NFLPlayers.com for more updates and information about ALL players! One Team! Click to view the site. SOCIAL NETWORKS Follow up with the NFLPA and happenings with the CBA here: NFLPALegends on Twitter NFLPA on FaceBook NFLPA on LinkedIn June 1, 2012 NEWS U.S. District Judge Dismisses Eller v. NFLPA In the last month two cases against the NFLPA brought by former players (Grant v. NFLPA and Eller v. NFLPA) have been won by the NFLPA. As this nonsense is now behind us hopefully we can all continue to come together as One Team and support the bond that ties us all together. Acknowledging significant gains made for former players in the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson dismissed Eller v. NFL Players Association yesterday in Minneapolis. In the order, Nelson wrote, "(T)here can be no dispute that a better package of benefits was in fact obtained for the retired players in the 2011 CBA as compared to those in the former CBA. No jury could reasonably find that the active players did not do better by the retired players in the 2011 CBA." "We are pleased with the decision by the court yesterday, which affirms the NFLPA's tireless commitment to supporting all former NFL players. We will continue our work to unite every member of the former player community, because when we stand together with a common agenda based on common principles, we can better protect our rights and advance our interests," said Cornelius Bennett, Chairman of the NFLPA Former Players Board of Directors. Click to read the entire decision. Click to read the article. This Month in Our Labor History June 1993 - 40% increase in the monthly benefit for Bert Bell participants (Pre 59ers Not Yet in Bert Bell Plan). June 1994 - pre-59ers included in Bert Bell pension plan adding 906 players to the plan. June 1995 - World War II years included for vesting, increasing credited seasons for 159 players. June 2006 - Benefit credit amounts increased for all current and retired players, 25% for players prior to 1982 and 10% for post 1982. Back to top HEALTH The Benefits of Union The Union Plus Health Club Discounts Difference: Real savings: Union members can save 40% - 60% on initiation fees and 15% - 30% on monthly fees. Check online on the GlobalFit site for union members or call 1-800-294-1500. Guarantee: GlobalFit guarantees you will always save at the gym. If a health club offers you a lower fee than the GlobalFit rate, they will beat the gym offer by 5% - guaranteed. Flexibility: Ability to transfer memberships between health clubs*, get free guest passes when traveling, and freeze membership for up to 6 months. Unique program: GlobalFit, the provider for Union Plus Health Club Discounts, has the largest network offering discounts at more than 8,000 health clubs nationwide, including Curves, Sport & Health, and Bally’s Total Fitness. Click to read the article. Eat to Lower Your Risk of Dementia You can help keep your brain healthy with these 6 foods — plus a dose of sunshine The food you eat may have a lot to do with the health of your brain as you age, according to the latest nutritional research. People in their late 80s with higher blood levels of B, C, D and E vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids (found in good fats) did better on cognitive tests and had less of the brain shrinkage typical of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study led by Gene Bowman, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland. Click to read the article. Cognitive Therapy for Depression Are your thoughts dragging you down? Almost everyone has dark thoughts when his or her mood is bad. With depression, though, the thoughts can be extremely negative. They can also take over and distort your view of reality. Cognitive therapy can be an effective way to defuse those thoughts. When used for depression, cognitive therapy provides a mental tool kit that can be used to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, cognitive therapy for depression can change the way a depressed person sees the world. Click to read the article. 6 Marriage Mistakes for Men Despite the best intentions, these habits may undermine your relationship. Men, we don't mean to nag, but you may be making mistakes that risk ruining your marriage. In fact, if you are a typical man, you are likely making several, and making them often. Don't believe us? Ask your wife. Now, before you get all defensive, this isn't about blame. These aren't ridiculous relationship mistakes -- they're the subtle things that you might not even know you're doing. And changing these habits could make a big difference to your wife -- and that can only be good for you. Recognizing these mistakes and making efforts to correct them will not only help your marriage, it may also help your health -- and that of your spouse. Over time, negative feelings in a relationship that aren't addressed can lead to physical and psychological problems, says Silver Spring, Md.-based psychologist Gloria Vanderhorst, PhD. Click to read the article. Back to top BUSINESS Starting a Business Dreaming about starting your own business but aren't sure how? You aren't alone in feeling unsure about how to take the first step. SCORE provides you with an array of educational workshops, events, templates, articles, and other resources will help you take the first crucial steps toward small business success. Click to learn more. University of Phoenix Gentlemen, We are pleased to announce that the NFLPA Scholarship Program with the University of Phoenix is back! There have been several changes made to the program so please click on the link below for details. Five full-scholarships (Bachelors or Masters) will be awarded to former players this year. If you are interested in applying please visit www.phoenix.edu/nflpascholar and complete the application by June 12, 2012. Back to top NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION | 1133 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 800-372-2000 | www.nflplayers.com NOLAN HARRISON III, MBA SENIOR DIRECTOR, FORMER PLAYERS nolan.harrison@nflplayers.com Twitter: nolanharrison74