You become a Participant after having worked either 1,000 hours of covered employment within any twelve (12) consecutive months or having had employer contributions made on your behalf for four months within any twelve consecutive month period.

A Covered Employee shall begin participation in the Plan on the first day of the month following the earlier of (i) completion of at least 1,000 Hours of Service within any twelve consecutive months, or (ii) qualification for at least four months of Employer Contributions within any twelve consecutive months.

The twelve (12) consecutive month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31.