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Upcoming Events: Friday, August 23rd- WCRTA Social Event McEachran Winery-1917 McEachran Rd, Caledonia 4:30 PM. Bring your own lawn chair. The band "That Girl" will play from 6:00-9:00. Savino's from Belvidere will be making pizza. Wine, beer, soda, water and a fabulous cheeseboard will also be available for purchase. Thursday, Sept. 12th-WCRTA Social Event Anderson Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford -arrive at 11:00 if you want to order lunch. At 12:45 members could pay $9 senior rate or $10 per person for a self guided tour of the gardens. Thursday, November 21st - WCRTA General Meeting at Mary's Market, 4866 Bluestem Rd., Roscoe, IL Registration at 11:30 AM - Buffet Luncheon Details and RSVP will be in the next newsletter. ******************************************* 
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Co-President Fred Kunz .
1937-2019 He taught for 47 years in Peoria and Rockford 205. ************************************************************************ TRS Position on Pension Funding Click on Pension/Legislative News above *************************************************** July 18, 2019 Trip to Chicago Click on this link to see what you missed: photos.app.goo.gl/28mh5xj839tXUGyr6 ************************************** *************************************** We hope you will attend one, two or all the events that are open to general membership. If you are curious about what happens at our Board meetings, or you would like to join the Board, feel free to attend one of the Board Meetings. We meet at the Regional Office of Education in Loves Park on the third Thursday of January, March, May and October, starting at 1:00 p.m. We welcome new Board Members who will bring fresh ideas to the planning table! **************************************************** We need your help to continue to keep our pensions safe! Current Members and IRTAPAC Members, Please forward this message to a friend! Renew Today and Join IRTAPAC! WATCH THE VIDEO - MESSAGE FROM ED WOLLET: Click here and then click on the link. HELLO. MY NAME IS ED WOLLET. I AM AN IRTA MEMBER AND RETIRED TEACHER. I SERVE AS THE IRTA LEGISLATIVE and POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS. WELL, THE ELECTIONS ARE BEHIND US BUT THE POLITICAL SEASON BEGINS. FIRST, LET US TAKE LOOK AT THE STATE-WIDE ELECTION RESULTS. YOUR IRTAPAC COMMITTEE ENDORSED 44 CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 34 OF THOSE ENDORSED CANDIDATES WON. THE OUTCOME IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TILTED SLIGHTLY IN FAVOR OF THE REPUBLICANS. THE REPUBLICANS PICKED UP A NET OF FOUR SEATS IN THE HOUSE AND TWO SEATS IN THE SENATE. BOTH CHAMBERS REMAIN IN DEMOCRAT CONTROL. THE HOUSE DEMOCRATS LOSES ITS SUPERMAJORITY BUT STILL HAS A 67-51 MARGIN. THE SENATE DEMOCRATS HELD ON TO ITS SUPERMAJORITY CONTROLLING 37 SEATS TO THE REPUBLICANS 22 SEATS. THIS WEEK THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGAN THE FALL VETO SESSION. THE GOVERNOR ISSUED EITHER A TOTAL VETO OR AMENDATORY VETO ON 41 BILLS. THE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS MET ON TUESDAY TO DISCUSS THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE REMAININDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR. IRTA AND IRTAPAC REMAIN COMMITTED TO PROTECTING YOUR PENSION AND HEALTHCARE BENEFITS. IRTA STAFF AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THOSE BENEFITS. AND THERE'S A WAY YOU CAN HELP US. FIRST, MAKE SURE YOUR IRTA MEMBERSHIP IS UP TO DATE. ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOULD RENEW NOW AS MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. CLICK HERE TO RENEW. AND FINALLY, CLICK HERETO JOIN WITH YOUR FELLOW IRTA MEMBERS IN THE ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH IRTAPAC FUND. ENROLLING IS EASY AND WILL HELP ALL OF US AS RETIREES MAINTAIN OUR PENSIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE. THANK YOU. *************************************************** |
