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Chris Graser, retired teacher from Twin Lakes School and Facebook researcher, accepted
the job of creating a Facebook page for Division 75. She premiered the Facebook page at
the Division 75 Board Meeting on August 18, 2020 to outstanding reviews. CalRTA
Director of Communications, Debbie Pate-Newberry; and CalRTA State Board member,
Jim Sterling were extremely positive in their comments after reading it.
Log onto Facebook: Type CalRTA Division 75 in the “Search Box” (Top of page).
Be part of the discussion, post pictures, and check out what is happening in our division! Great job, Chris!
FALL HARVEST GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020…A “ZOOM” MEETING
AGENDA 9:45 AM “The Meeting Doors Open” / Log onto Zoom WEAR YOUR BEST FALL HARVEST COSTUME! Gift Card Prizes: Most Creative / Funniest / Most Elaborate (See Costume Suggestions: Page 2) 10:00 AM Welcome / Mingle (Have paper/felt tip marker available) Introduction of New Members 10:15 AM Business Approve 2020-2021 Budget: Dick Baron, Budget Chair (Zoom “Screen Share” will allow everyone to view) 10:25 AM Announce Costume Prize Winners 10:30 AM Division Updates: Gov. Relations / Membership / Phone Tree / Facebook 11:00 AM Entertainment Speaker: Jim Jordan (Bio on page 2) 11:20 AM Scholarship Gift Card Raffle…(See page 2 for details) 11:25 AM Finale Song: “The More We Get Together” 1:30 A.M. 11:30 AM Adjournment
RSVP – Fall Harvest Zoom Meeting: Oct. 20, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM Yes, I will attend Zoom meeting. Yes, I will purchase raffle chances to benefit ARC Student Scholarships.
$5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00
Name:____________________________________ Email / Phone:_________________________________________
RSVP by Oct 10: Include check for raffle chances / Mail to RTSF, P.O. Box 1451, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-1451
Division 75
Sacramento Northeast – Area III
California Retired Teachers Association
Sept. – Oct. 2020
Mar – Apr 2020
North
East
http://www.calrta.org https://www.div75.calrta.org
Register by Email by Oct 10 for Zoom General Meeting.
Send Email to: [email protected]
Need not attend Zoom meeting to win.
Entertainment: Speaker Jim Jordan
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Dear Members I am excited and enthusiastic about taking on the leadership role as President of CalRTA Division 75. We will be facing many challenges this year, and I have acquired an outstanding Board of Directors and dedicated Committee Chairs to support me. As I envision this 2020-2021 CalRTA fiscal year, we need to:
• BE SAFE: Follow the good health guidelines in your community.
• BE FLEXIBLE: Understand that meetings will be different than previously.
• BE BRAVE: Be open to new ideas and begin thinking “Outside the Box”.
• BE POSITIVE: Look for creative solutions to problems and move forward.
• BE CONNECTED: Talk to each other and increase membership.
HATS OFF TO YOU, DIVISION 75! I CAN’T WAIT TO HAVE “FACE-TO-FACE” LUNCHEONS & MEETINGS SO I CAN
SEE YOU AGAIN! Kathy
President’s Corner KATHY HOUSER 1 (916) 962-1359
1 (916) 488-4363
Board of Directors –
CalRTA Division 75
Sacramento Northeast President
Kathy Houser
Vice President / Programs
Ralphene Lee
Secretary
Carolyn Fisher
Treasurer
Judy Croce
President Emeritus
Ron Dworitz
Budget
Dick Baron
Bylaws / Parliamentarian
Pat Boyd
Communications
Jola Jones
Facebook / Volunteers
Chris Graser
Government Relations
Sandra Edwards
Insurance
Don Houser
Membership
Vickie McGregor
Newsletter Editors
Kathy Houser
Don Houser
Scholarship Foundation
Marti Gohring
Kathy Houser
Social
Pat Boyd
Sunshine
Gale Hooper
Technology / Directory
Vickie McGregor
Web Master
Pat Morgan
MEET JIM JORDAN!
Jim is a retired SJUSD English
teacher. He spent his last 36 years
at Del Campo High School. Jim is a
2003 California Teacher of the Year.
In 1996, he was selected as the
National Yearbook Advisor.
Jim says, “Teaching is an art. It’s more than creating the perfect PowerPoint
or knowing the most about your subject. Great teachers are larger than life
personalities who build great relationships with their students and teach from
their lives.”
Scholarship Raffle Prize Winners For each $5.00 you donate, your name will be placed in the “jar”. The names
of 16 winners will be pre-drawn and announced at the Zoom General Meeting.
Trader Joe’s gift cards will be mailed to you. Please RSVP (See page 1)
Fall Harvest Costume Ideas Let’s Have Some Fun!
Some suggestions are: A plaid shirt, overalls, a farmer’s hat, a homemade vegetable necklace, a harvest colored T-Shirt, etc. $10 gift card prizes awarded for Most Creative, Funniest, and Most Elaborate. Gift cards will be mailed to the winners.
Gale Hooper She needs to hear from you if you know someone who needs a card – a cheery note – a caring remembrance – Call: 1 (916) 988-6880
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MONEY, MONEY, WHO GETS YOUR MONEY?
As of 7/1/2018, CalSTRS provides $6,372 to the beneficiaries of Retired Educators
Make Sure this benefit goes to the one(s) you have chosen! Update your Recipient Designation Form which can be found on the CalSTRS website at:
https://tinyurl.com/qyfhtnf or scan this QR Code with the camera of your smartphone.
Make
CALIFORNIA DMV GIVES SENIORS A BREAK!
Licenses for Drivers Age 70 and Older that expire in March
through December 31, 2020 are now valid until 2021. This extension will be valid for one year from the original expiration date.
To access this press release of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, enter this
website into your browser/search engine: https://tinyurl.com/yc4ugrrs or scan the
adjacent Quick Response (QR) Code with your smartphone’s camera. Don Houser
FROM THE STATE…
Got questions? Answers are here! CalRTA Members can seek and get answers to questions ranging from
registratation for events to updating division websites and from discounts on See’s Candies to handlng spam
email. This site is manned by Comms & Tech volunteers and queries are usually answered within 24 hours.
WE ARE SO CLOSE! / LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Tell Congress to Repeal the WEP/GPO Penalties
1. Make Your Voice Heard: Each Week the Government Relations Committee (GRC)
sends out three legislative alerts. Open a GRC Email and there will be a list of ten
representatives / senators. Each will have a link to an aide who tallies responses
received. Click on contact’s name, and a message appears. Sign your name and press Send! Takes less
than 10 minutes to be heard. IT’S EASY!
2. We are So Close: All we need are 38 more representatives and we will have two thirds of the House on
our side. This will force a vote to repeal WEP and GPO penalties!
3. Get the Alerts: If you are not receiving GRC alerts, send an email to: [email protected]
4. Sign the Petition: Moveon.org is an advocacy organization which supports social security fairness by
eliminating Social Security’s WEP and GPO. They have over 50,000 signatures. Please sign the petition.
Go to: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/elimination-of-the-unfair. Thanks, Sandy Edwards, GRC Chair
IS YOUR SPOUSE A CALRTA MEMBER?
Well…why not? You can increase our membership while
doing your spouse a favor. Anybody with an interest in
the affairs of retired educators can be a member of
CalRTA. Your spouse (even if they never taught a day in
their life) has an interest in your pension! They can join
and you can have their dues deducted from your STRS
check. You simply enter your social security number
when filling out their membership application.
IMPORTANT! Update your new address and
phone number: call Vickie McGregor 1 (916) 966-0650
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Welcome!
New Members
Jane Claar
Folsom, CA
Jan Littman
Carmichael, CA
Theresa Mora
Antelope, CA
Eugene Peshette
Citrus Heights, CA
Diane Pibbs
Sacramento, CA
Allison Rice
Fair Oaks, CA
2020 Membership Extravaganza
Continues!
Bring in a new member and your name (along with $5)
will be added to the bag.
In December 2020, there will be a drawing for ALL THE CASH!
BUILDING OUR MEMBERSHIP IS
THE MOST IMPORTANT TASK FOR 2020!
You do not have to be a retired teacher to join.
MEMBER APPLICATION FORM - 3 Options to Join
California Retired Teachers Association – DIVISION 75
1.Dues Deduction ($5.50 / month from your STRS warrant)
I authorize the State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) to deduct my CalRTA monthly dues. Should the amount of dues
be adjusted as deemed necessary by CalRTA, I authorize the adjusted deductions shall continue unless I notify the CalRTA
business office in writing to the contrary. To terminate dues deductions, I agree to make my request in writing to the CalRTA
office. Social Security Number (for dues deduct only) __________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
2.Other - Enclose your check for $66 annually payable to CalRTA
Dues Deduct or Pay by Check - please fill out the following:
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________________State __________ Zip __________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________
Dues Deduct or Pay by Check - Mail to: CalRTA; PO Box 2556; Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3.Join Online: https://div75.calrta.org - Click on Join Us - Scroll to: Apply Online
For questions contact Vickie McGregor, Membership Chair [email protected] ; 1 (916) 966-0650
We do not share your information with other organization
CalRTA Division 75 – Sacramento Northeast
Volunteer Hours Survey
Your Name: ______________________
Service to Seniors:
Church:
Civic:
Education:
Service Organizations:
Health & Welfare:
Cultural:
Reporting Period
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2020
Total Hours: ______
Email / Postal Mail to: [email protected]
Chris Graser, 372
Seaton Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
ARC STUDENTS STILL NEED YOUR HELP!
In 2020, Div. 75 Members gave $1,500 to 7 ARC students – a total of $10,500
In 2021, we plan to give $1,500 to 5 ARC students – a total of $7,500
The Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
New Officers for 2020 – 2021
Co-Presidents: Marti Gohring & Kathy Houser Vice President: Don Houser
Secretary: Chris Graser Treasurer: Carolyn Fisher
Please Donate!
See the RSVP form on page 1 – Choose an amount – Mail by Oct. 10
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STAY CONNECTED…JOIN THE PHONE TREE!
VOLUNTEER TO BE A “CALLER” FOR DIVISION 75
• Each caller will be assigned 15-20 people for 2020-2021.
• You will be asked to contact the same list of people 2 – 3
times during the year…WHY?
a) To say hello and ask, “How are you doing?”
b) To announce a significant change in Division 75’s
schedule.
c) To listen to members’ concerns.
(You’re not expected to solve problems)
HOW DO YOU JOIN THE PHONE TREE?
• Call or Email Kathy Houser: Phone: 1 (916) 962-1359
Email: [email protected] OR • Call or Email Ron Dworitz: Phone: 1 (916) 488-4363 – Email: [email protected]
IT TAKES SO LITTLE TIME TO LET MEMBERS KNOW WE CARE!
• Once we have 30 - 35 callers, we will divide the directory and deliver your list of names. THANK YOU
Register: Zoom General Meeting Tues., Oct. 20 - 9:45-11:30 AM
• What is Zoom? Zoom is a service that
allows participants to use the internet
to meet online.
• What do I need? To see and hear everyone, you’ll
need a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet that
can connect online by Wi-Fi or Cellular. You may also
listen in using your home telephone.
• How do I register for the Zoom General Meeting?
Send an email to [email protected]
indicating your interest in attending. Put CalRTA
Division 75 Zoom Meeting in the subject line.
• What is an “invitation”? By registering, you will get
an emailed “invitation” telling you the meeting date,
time, and how to connect with your “device”.
• What will I see when I join? Move your cursor to the
bottom of your screen to reveal the Zoom Task Bar.
Click on the “mic” and the “camera” to join.
Need More Info? Use this website to get a detailed guide
to Zoom. https://tinyurl.com/y52etlho
Don Houser
AN IMPORTANT HEALTH TIP
First Responders are trained to look at
your phone for emergency contacts
and medical information.
HOW TO SET UP EMERGENCY INFORMATION
ON YOUR IPHONE
• Open the Health App on your iPhone and tap on
your profile photo in the top right corner.
• Select Medical ID under the Medical Details
section, followed by edit.
• Fill out any other info you want emergency
responders to know, e.g., family members to call.
• Make sure Show When Locked is turned on.
• Once you’ve filled out all of your info. Tap Done.
• For detailed instructions, go to this website:
https://tinyurl.com/ufaya9j • Or point the camera of your
smartphone at this Quick
Response Code.
SET IT UP NOW!
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‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN - WE’RE COUNTING THE DAYS!
Pictures from our last “Face to Face” meeting on Presidents Day - February 18, 2020
UPCOMING WEBINARS • Did you know that CalRTA’s webinars are a wonderful resource of information for members and friends?
• Even better, CalRTA records these sessions so if you can’t attend at the scheduled time, webinars are available
for you to replay at your convenience.
• Go to the calrta.org home page and look for Webinars. Upcoming webinars are: o Zoom: Joining, Participating, and Hosting (archived and available on this website) o Creating a Division Facebook Page (August 26) o Social Security Penalties: WEP and GPO (August 27). o 2020 Legislative Update (September 2) o Helping You Navigate Your Retirement Journey (Sept 10)
• Use this link: https://calrta.org/webinars/ or view the QR Code with the camera of your smartphone.
Travel Corner
Sept. - Oct. 2020
• All Cruise travel and European travel have been suspended. Day trips will be postponed. Travelers have received refunds for cancelled trips for this year.
• My tips for travel if you love it like I do: Reread your travel journals. I have reread several of mine from 1967, 1971, 1996, 1997, and 2003 so far. This brought back many pleasant memories.
• Revisit and sort through your travel photos.
• Dream about traveling in the future! Marti Gohring 1 (916) 709 1346 / [email protected]
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Categories 2019 - 20
ACTUAL NOTES
000 Operating Funds ($ - ) ($ 15,180.00) 690x22.00 (34 Life)
001 Dues ($ 14,226.00) ($ 12,285.42) ($ (1,940.58)
002 Cash (advertising) ($ 600.00) ($ 600.00) ($ - ) ($ 600.00)
003 (luncheon) ($ 11,000.00) ($ 6,175.00) ($ (4,825.00) ($ 6,600.00)
004 Balance ($ 3,346.16) ($ 3,346.16) ($ - ) ($ 8,231.41)
005 Interest chk. ($ 4.00) ($ 3.36) ($ (0.64) ($ 4.50)
006 CD ($ - )
007 Interest Savings ($ - )
008 Cash (m.campaign) ($ - )
009 Refunds/Donations ($ 436.00) ($ 436.00)
Checkbook adjustments ($ 300.00) ($ 300.00)
TOTAL ($ 29,176.16) ($ 23,145.94) ($ 6,030.20) ($ 30,615.91)
100 Administration
101 President ($ - ) ($ 412.00)
102 Secretary ($ 25.00) ($ 25.00) ($ 25.00)
103 Treasurer ($ 50.00) ($ 41.97) ($ 8.03) ($ 50.00)
TOTAL ($ 75.00) 41.97 ($ 33.03)
200 Committees
201 Budget ($ - )
202 Bylaws ($ 10.00) ($ 10.00)
203 Communication ($ 1,400.00) ($ 1,282.44) ($ 117.56) ($ 1,400.00)
204 Historian ($ 10.00) ($ 10.00) ($ 10.00)
205 Sunshine ($ 25.00) ($ 25.00) ($ 25.00)
206 Insurance ($ 25.00) ($ 17.72) ($ 7.28) ($ 25.00)
207 Legislation ($ 300.00) ($ 300.00) ($ - ) ($ 300.00)
208 Membership ($ 3,000.00) ($ 879.76) ($ 3,200.00)
209 Program ($ 1,500.00) ($ 917.73) ($ 582.27) ($ 1,500.00)
210 Resource Serv. ($ - )
211 Social ($ 825.00) ($ 661.58) ($ 163.42) ($ 505.00) $25.00 Name Tags
212 Community Outreach ($ 2,000.00) ($ 2,012.80) ($ (12.80) ($ 3,505.00) $505.00 Donations
TOTAL ($ 9,095.00) ($ 6,072.03) ($ 3,022.97) ($ 10,470.00)
300 Meetings
301 Convention ($ 1,500.00) ($ 1,500.00) ($ 1,500.00)
302 Gerneral Mtgs. ($ 11,000.00) ($ 5,678.17) ($ 5,321.83) ($ 6,600.00)
TOTAL ($ 12,500.00) ($ 5,678.17) ($ 6,821.83) ($ 8,100.00)
400 Publications
401 Newsletter ($ 1,500.00) ($ 1,078.88) ($ 1,900.00)
403 Directory ($ 500.00) ($ 445.16) ($ 54.84) ($ 775.00)
TOTAL $1,524.04 ($ 475.96) ($ 2,675.00)
4500 Office
501 P.O. Permits ($ 235.00)
502 System Design ($ 1,073.46)
503 Auditor
504 Filling Fees ($ 39.95)
TOTAL ($ 1,348.41)
700 Miscellaneous
701 Indemnity Insurance ($ 249.91)
702 Unspecified
TOTAL ($ 249.91)
ASSET SUBTOTAL ($ 23,145.94)
EXPENSE SUBTOTAL ($ 14,914.53)
GRAND TOTAL ($ 8,231.41)
CONTINGENCY FUND
$7,763.88CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
OPERATING FUNDS - EXPENDITURES = CHECKBOOK BALANCE
($ 3,451.16) ($ (4,780.27) ($ - )
($ 29,176.16) ($ 6,030.20) ($ 30,615.91)
($ 25,725.00) ($ 10,810.47) $30,616
($ - ) ($ 6,513.91)
($ 250.00) ($ 0.09) ($ 6,768.91)
($ 250.00) ($ 0.09) ($ 255.00)
($ - ) ($ 300.00)
($ 55.00) ($ 15.05) ($ 65.00)
$1,805 ($ 456.59) ($ 2,115.00)
($ 750.00) ($ 515.00) ($ 750.00)
($ 1,000.00) ($ (73.46) ($ 1,000.00)
$421.12
$2,000.00
$2,120.24
$487
NORTHEAST DIVISION #75
Proposed Budget 2020-21
2019 - 20
PROPOSED
2019 - 20
BALANCE
2020 - 21
PROPOSED
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California Retired Teachers Association Sacramento Northeast Division 75 P.O. Box 2556 Fair Oaks, CA 95628-2556
Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid
Permit #1745 Sacramento, CA
We Remember with Love
IN MEMORIAM
DAVID P. CONNER NELLIE CURDY
JOSEPH R. FERREIRA MAJORIE GREENWOOD
HELEN "DEAN" HALL DIANE LATHAM
MARIE LOFGREN NANCY MAELLO
ANDREW MATSON
MARGARET MITCHINER
JOANN K. RAASCH
EVELYN S. SMITH
ROBERT WEIDENHAMER
LEAH YOUNG
ESTER R. ZENDT (106!)
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