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OCSRA Meetings and Program Schedule, 2020-2021

All face to face meetings and events are canceled until further notice.

HOWEVER
For All Current School Employees--
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR, 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 21 via ZOOM
To obtain the seminar log-in/password:
Reply to the email invitation sent to your school's business manager prior to the October 21 meeting.

All public school employees of
Plans 1, 2, and 3 are invited to learn
basic pension benefits, steps to create
a secure future, and retirement how-to's. Associates of Financial Alternatives, Wenatchee, will lead the seminar.
More information: Penny Garrison: pgarrison07@gmail.com

How to become a member

Benefits of Membership

Membership Benefits -- Okanogan County SRA

is the realization of hope for the future.

of the world is in your classroom today!

and improve your health benefits and pension system

Become a Member

Programs 2020-2021

Okanogan County School Retirees' Association

is one of the state units of The Washington State School Retirees' Association (formerly the Washington State Retired Teachers' Association) is often referred to as WSSRA. More than 17,000 active and retired school employees belong to WSSRA.

We consider ourselves educators for life. If you are or have been a certificated or classified school district employee in the state of Washington--from superintendent to school nurse or behavioral psychologist to bus driver--you are welcome at the Washington State School Retirees' Association.

If you would like to support future teachers we always welcome
donation to our Scholarship Fund - See below

To Donate to OCSRA's Scholarship Fund
To Donate tocholarship Fund:
Make your check payable to OCSRA.
In the "For" section, write: "Scholarship Fund in memory of _________".
Mail check to: OCSRA, 185 Hennepin St, Okanogan, WA 98840

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WSSRA MISSION STATEMENT
To develop, propose, and implement action that will benefit all school retirees.
To propose legislation and legislative action that will enhance school retirees' lives.
To provide the support necessary to strengthen local units of WSSRA.
To foster involvement by school retirees in educational and community activities and organizations.
To support and communicate to local units the activities and priorities of NRTA, AARP,
Congress and other entities that affect retired school personnel.
To represent all present and future Washington State School Retirees both classified and certificated.

WSSRA aims to enhance the security and vitality of your retirement years.

We welcome all present and future TRS, PERS and SERS retirees. We provide pro-retiree and pro-education advocacy and leadership to the Washington State Legislature. We have representatives on governmental bodies that impact retirement and pension issues, and we collaborate and advocate with other groups that share our vision, values, and aims.

WSSRA provides support for current and future teachers

We also sponsor pre-retirement seminars throughout the state, award substantial scholarships to future teachers, provide classroom grants to active teachers in local schools, and foster volunteer activities with Washington's school children.
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If you would like to support future teachers we always welcome
donation to our Scholarship Fund

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WSSRA provides access to many members-only benefits through
the Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA).
Special insurance rates, travel discounts and product savings are available to our members.

2020-2021 OCSRA Officers and Committee Members

President:
Rita Figlenski

Vice President:
Jennie Hedington

Secretary:
Maralee Bowling

Treasurer:
Penny Garrison

Scholarship Trustee Board:
Donna Sanford, Dee Blank

Communications:
Maralee Bowling, Penny Garrison, Rita Figlenski

Community Service:
Jennie Hedington, Carol Payne

Grants:
Carol Payne, Marcelle LaGrou, Gail Thompson

Health:
Colleen Pock

History:
Chuck Pecha, Ida Laurie

Legislative:
Penny Garrison

Membership:
Marcelle LaGrou

Program:
Jennie Hedington, Homer Hedington

Retirement Planning:
Penny Garrison, Donna Sanford

Scholarship:
Jennie Hedington, Barb Christensen

Other:
School Retirees' Week Celebration
Carol Payne

Treasury Review
Barb Christensen, Donna Sanford, Sibyl Wehmeyer, Ida Laurie, Homer Hedington

Sympathy/Get Well Cards
Maralee Bowling, Carol Payne

We look forward to your joining us. School employees always welcome.

All face to face meetings and events are canceled until further notice.

We hope you will consider joining us!

Membership Payment Options:
1. Print the form below, mail it to OCSRA, c/o Penny Garrison, 185 Hennepin St, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
We will process the form and $7 will be deducted from: a. your monthly paycheck for those currently employed with a school district;
OR b. from your monthly Department of Retirement Systems retirement check. (These are the preferred methods.)

2. Go to the following link and fill out the form and select "I will pay $84 via PayPal right now, rebilled annually.
https://wssra.org/membership-application/

3. Print the form and mail it with a check for $84 payable to WSSRA to OCSRA, c/o Penny Garrison, 185 Hennepin St, Okanogan, WA 98840

Join today!
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Dues for current year July 1-June 30
Questions? please e-mail: pgarrison07@gmail.com

Benefits provided by:

> Long Term Care/Home Care
> Medical Supplement
> Final Expense Whole Life Insurance
> Dental Insurance
> Vision Plan
> Tax Deferred Annuity
> Hearing Benefits

Other Services provided by AMBA
> Dell Computer Discount Program
> Medical Air Transportation Services
> Group Travel
> Travel & Resort Program
> Hotel Discount Program
> Rental Car Discount
> Identity Theft Solutions
> Apple Computer Discount Program

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION TO ALL THE BENEFITS VISIT AMBA WEBSITE-CLICK HERE

Bi-partisan Legislative advocacy
Mini-grants to active teachers
Scholarships for future educators
Opportunities for community service
Fellowship with other school employees--both active and retired
Retirement information
Meetings with programs of interest

Our state publication, the JOURNAL five times a year.

	GRANTS GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR OCSRA MEMBERS ATTENTION Members of the Okanogan County Retirees' Association (OCSRA) currently employed or volunteering in one of the Association's school districts: The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association (OCSRA) offers 12 grants for $200 each to fund projects and materials (excluding field trips) not covered by other financial means. The grant must be used in an OCSRA School District. All grants will be awarded in September. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Donate to OCSRA's Scholarship Fund: Make your check payable to OCSRA. In the "For" section, write: "Scholarship Fund in memory of _________". Mail check to: OCSRA, 185 Hennepin St, Okanogan, WA 98840 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



	SCHOLARSHIPS The OCSRA scholarship is limited to an Okanogan County graduate who is at least a college junior working toward an initial certificate in an educational field to work in public schools. The Scholarship Trustee Board will determine the amount available for the annual award. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

Okanogan County SRA

WSSRA– Washington State School Retiree's Association
DRS– Department of Retirement Systems
AMBA– Association Member Benefits Advisors
PEBB– Public Employees Benefits Bureau
SHIBA– Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors
Social Security
National Retired Teachers Association

LEGISLATIVE TIPS
Legislative Hotline
1–800–562–6000
IN SERVICE ONLY DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Leave brief message for legislators and all other officials.
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WSSRA Message Center
(Legislative & Association Updates- CLICK HERE)
1–800–221–1269
Use this number year around to receive a recorded message, frequently updated, on
what is happening in Olympia. This is especially useful during legislative session.

12th Legislative District

Senator Brad Hawkins (R)

Email

Olympia Office
107 Irv Newhouse Building
PO Box 40412
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7622

Representative Keith Goehner (R)

Email

Olympia Office
122C Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 - 7954

Representative Mike Steele (R)

Email

Olympia Office
122F Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7832

7th Legislative District

Senator Shelly Short (R)

Email

Olympia Office
1409 Legislative Building
PO Box 40407
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7612

Representative Jacquelin Maycumber (R)

Email

Olympia Office
411 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7908

Rep Joel Kretz (R)

Email

Olympia Office
335A Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7988