The 72nd WSSRA annual convention was held in Yakima, June 3-5. The impressive opening ceremonies featured the colors presented by the Yakama Nation Warriors Color Guard. Convention business items included rules, bylaw changes, reports, adoption of budgets, legislative update and the WSSR-Foundation report.
Sno-King School Retirees were well represented by President Jim Siscel and members Cheryl Bauer, Barbara Berg, Aaron Feik, Tom and Roberta Hawkins, Evie Nordeen, Jan Phillips and Virg Rayton.
The major disappointment of the convention was the failure of the Legislature to restore a COLA for TRS 1 and PERS 1. We were told that it is time to join the WSSR-PAC. You can also help by contacting your legislators and telling them what you value and how the lack of a COLA has impacted you. There were some positive changes this legislative session: maintenance of COLA for Plans 2 and 3; PEBB Medicare subsidy improvement; not limiting work hours for retirees without losing money; making Plan 2 the preferred plan option for new employees; and keeping the retirement funds funded.
SKSR received a Unit of Distinction Award and Consecutive All-Time High for six years Membership Award with 1,428 members.
Sno-King School Retirees were well represented by President Jim Siscel and members Cheryl Bauer, Barbara Berg, Aaron Feik, Tom and Roberta Hawkins, Evie Nordeen, Jan Phillips and Virg Rayton.
The major disappointment of the convention was the failure of the Legislature to restore a COLA for TRS 1 and PERS 1. We were told that it is time to join the WSSR-PAC. You can also help by contacting your legislators and telling them what you value and how the lack of a COLA has impacted you. There were some positive changes this legislative session: maintenance of COLA for Plans 2 and 3; PEBB Medicare subsidy improvement; not limiting work hours for retirees without losing money; making Plan 2 the preferred plan option for new employees; and keeping the retirement funds funded.
SKSR received a Unit of Distinction Award and Consecutive All-Time High for six years Membership Award with 1,428 members.
Left to Right: Evie, Barb, Virg, Jan, Cheryl, Roberta, Jim, Tom, and Aaron