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Chapter 25's Archives
February, 2010
February, 2010
Minutes
| RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 25 July 2008 |
Retired Public Employees Association Chapter 25 General
Meeting–Apr 29, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A. M. by President
James Spaulding at the El Dorado Park Senior Citizens
Center 2800 Studebaker Rd. Long Beach, California. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the President.
The minutes of the April 29, 2007 meeting were approved as
printed in the newsletter.
The Treasurer’s report for fiscal year, 06/07, ended with a
checking account balance of $3486.65; plus a $1500.00 CD
with $11.36 in interest for the 3 months of its existence.
Present balance of $5781.47 on 4/21/08.
President Spaulding stressed that during the year 2007, 90
members of chapter 25 died and that during January 5,
February 9 and March 9 members died. The chapter cannot
keep existing at this rate and he requested that each
member bring in a new member. This will double our
membership.
Chapter 25 has its own website! The web site will consist
of chapter information only i. e. bylaws, minutes, etc. More
information forthcoming.
Al Darby, RPEA’s Director of Communication spoke on
RPEA’s newsletter the new process of producing the
newsletter with advertisements to reduce the cost. Also,
brought us up to date on the legislative bills in the state
assembly and senate. He mention that the Governor has
decided not to dip into our pension, but is looking for tax
loopholes.
Ocean Crest Credit Union Loretta M. Barber, Sr. Loan
Officer, Mortgage Officer, gave a presentation of this credit
union that represents both state employees and includes
university employees.
Speaker Judith Clark discussed the law enacted that
members of Congress and everybody has to pay social
security; that 6.7 million public employees do not pay into
social security: the duel entitlement rule, and the WEP
affects on our benefits. Sanate Bill 206 was introduced by
Diane Feinstein. The Social Security – GOP offset affects
more women than men.
RPEA Area VIII Director Bill Donoghue gave a presentation
on the problems the law suit with the Orange County
Supervisors that turns back their pension and health care
benefits that were voted on and approved years ago. He
also reported that the OC Register planed to print names,
addresses and income of county employees. The Register
received letters from so many OCEA that the city agreed
not to give out this information. OCEA showed that then
employees are unjustly attacked, solidarity works.
The 50/50 and $2.00 bill raffles were held.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Carette
Chapter 25 Secretary
Meeting–Apr 29, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A. M. by President
James Spaulding at the El Dorado Park Senior Citizens
Center 2800 Studebaker Rd. Long Beach, California. The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the President.
The minutes of the April 29, 2007 meeting were approved as
printed in the newsletter.
The Treasurer’s report for fiscal year, 06/07, ended with a
checking account balance of $3486.65; plus a $1500.00 CD
with $11.36 in interest for the 3 months of its existence.
Present balance of $5781.47 on 4/21/08.
President Spaulding stressed that during the year 2007, 90
members of chapter 25 died and that during January 5,
February 9 and March 9 members died. The chapter cannot
keep existing at this rate and he requested that each
member bring in a new member. This will double our
membership.
Chapter 25 has its own website! The web site will consist
of chapter information only i. e. bylaws, minutes, etc. More
information forthcoming.
Al Darby, RPEA’s Director of Communication spoke on
RPEA’s newsletter the new process of producing the
newsletter with advertisements to reduce the cost. Also,
brought us up to date on the legislative bills in the state
assembly and senate. He mention that the Governor has
decided not to dip into our pension, but is looking for tax
loopholes.
Ocean Crest Credit Union Loretta M. Barber, Sr. Loan
Officer, Mortgage Officer, gave a presentation of this credit
union that represents both state employees and includes
university employees.
Speaker Judith Clark discussed the law enacted that
members of Congress and everybody has to pay social
security; that 6.7 million public employees do not pay into
social security: the duel entitlement rule, and the WEP
affects on our benefits. Sanate Bill 206 was introduced by
Diane Feinstein. The Social Security – GOP offset affects
more women than men.
RPEA Area VIII Director Bill Donoghue gave a presentation
on the problems the law suit with the Orange County
Supervisors that turns back their pension and health care
benefits that were voted on and approved years ago. He
also reported that the OC Register planed to print names,
addresses and income of county employees. The Register
received letters from so many OCEA that the city agreed
not to give out this information. OCEA showed that then
employees are unjustly attacked, solidarity works.
The 50/50 and $2.00 bill raffles were held.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Carette
Chapter 25 Secretary