November/December 2016

Maureen Ferriter, President

psmaureen@icloud.com 760-831-4023

Virginia Eberhard, Editor

CalRTA89@dc.rr.com

Contact Information: CalRTA: 1-800-523-2782

and www.calrta.org Area IX: Ron Breyer,

Director, 951-252-7101 or ronandsue82@gmail.com or http://area9.calrta.org

CalSTRS: 1-800-228-5453 or www.calstrs.com

Medicare: www.medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE

HICAP: 1-800-434-0222 or www.aging.ca.gov/hicap

Contents:

President 1 2

Executive Board 2 2

Enrollment form 2 1

Treasurer 2 Legislation 2

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Scholarship 3 Communication 3

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Calendar 4

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FROM OUR PRESIDENT - Maureen Ferriter

Oh! It was a beautiful, cool and rainy evening at the Borba's castle

where we sipped and tasted. This summer some had real adventures and travels. Some had loses. But we all enjoyed regrouping and bidding on great prizes. We especially missed Don Aikens who always attended. Great work by Fran and Kathleen and ACT and the Borbas for making this evening special!

Now we are awaiting our first luncheon in December at the

HardRock to greet all our new members. Bring a friend and if they join...free lunch is theirs! What a deal!

Enjoy Thansgiving with family and friends plus someone who

needs company ...reach out. You always get more than you give. See you December 12th to listen to the delightful holiday voices

of our students and share a delicious meal with friends I haven't seen in months. Meet and greet new members that you bring.

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MEMBERSHIP

First, a very warm welcome to our newest members! Kathy Little and Teresa Stephens are newly retired from PSUSD, and Stephen Kanold, a retiree from Colton.

If you haven’t renewed your membership for the 2017-18 year,

why not consider signing up for dues deduction? CalSTRS will automatically deduct $4.50 a month from your pension check, and you don’t have to hassle with remembering to write a check. Contact me for more information mrswilcox@aol.com

IN MEMORIAM We lost member Don Aikens this past summer. He was a

respected and invaluable member of PSUSD, as a teacher, administrator, and school board member, as well as a member of CalRTA. He will be missed.

Jim Binder, Anne Binder 's husband also died this summer. Jim had many talents and gifts. He had a special place in his heart for animals...especially cats.

Longtime member, Lee Ona Hostrop passed away on October 21st.

She was a dedicated teacher in PSUSD. She will be fondly remembered by her former students and colleagues.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

President – Maureen Ferriter First Vice President – Virginia Eberhard Second Vice Presidents _

Joanie Wilcox Craig Borba

Recording Secretary - Marguerite Jezo Corresponding Secretary – Marty McCoy Treasurer – Charlie Paglia

Karen Cheney Past President – Bruce McLean

LEGISLATION Don Palmer

CalRTA Legislative Priorities: Protect teacher retirement financial security Secure access to affordable comprehensive health insurance Repeal the Social Security Penalties against California educators Support California public school system

HR 711 has was introduced in Feb. 2015 by Representative Kevin Brady (R- Texas) and Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts) The bipartisan bill will alter the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) established in 1983. It will provide a “fair and just formula” for calculating SS benefits for public employees. The last hearing of the bill was March 22, 2016

TREASURER’S REPORT Charlie Paglia November, 2016 General Account $4300 Scholarshhip $3300

CalRTA Enrollment Form Social Security #_________________________________________ Division #89 (Only required for dues deduction option) First Name ____________________________ Middle___________________ Last Name ___________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State__________________ Zip:__________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________ Year of Retirement: ___________________ District Retired from _____________________________________________ Please check your selected payment method:

Cash: $54 annually per person Dues Deduction $4.50 (self) $9.00 (self and spouse) Spouse name ____________________________ I authorize the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS) to deduct my association dues. Should the amount of dues be

adjusted as deemed necessary by CalRTA, I authorize that the adjusted deductions shall continue unless I notify the CalRTA business office is writing to the contrary. To terminate dues deduction, I agree to make my request in writing to the CalRTA office. Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________

Return Form to: MS Maureen Ferriter, 2353 Blando Road., Palm Springs, CA 92262-3317

DIRECTORY UPDATE

We are updating our Division 89 Directory. Please call or e-mail any changes by

November 30 to:

Virginia Eberhard CalRTA89@dc.rr.com

760-898-5956

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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Fran Chapman and Kathleen O’Malley

When it rains, it pours! I am not talking about actual precipitation… I'm talking about generous support

from so many community and organization members! First, let me thank Craig and Michele Borba for once again allowing us to invade their lovely home for our fall fundraiser. They moved furniture to give us "dry space" for setting up our tables filled with auction items, let us track wet feet in and out without batting an eye, and as always provided us with a wonderful and welcoming venue! Thank you, too, to Steve Kanold of Adult Customized Tours for providing the drinks and appetizers in addition to TWO fabulous day trips!!! Other businesses who provided auction items are: David's Hair Design, Hot Headz Hair Design, CV Repertory Theater, Billy Reeds, Stater Brothers, Albertson's, Escena Restaurant/Gift Shop, PS Air Museum, Las Casuelas Terraza, Artists by Design, Nettie's Creations, Loco Charlie's Mexican Grill, and United Nails. I apologize if I have missed anyone! Finally, CalRTA Board Members contributed many gift cards and additional items for auction along with time and effort in setting up, running, and cleaning up!

We had about 38 in attendance--including new PSUSD Superintendent, Sandra Lyon, as well as past-Superintendent Bill Diedrich! Between entry fees, auction sales, and other supporting donations we received about $2200 this week! Once again we are off to a great start in meeting our yearly goal of $8000 for scholarships this year!

A Donation Form has been provided below. Steve Kanold and Lalo Alvarez from Adult Customized Tours

Scholarship Donations CalRTA, Palm Springs, Division #89 Amount of Donation: _____________________ Name of Donor: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ _____________________________________________ In memory of or in honor (optional) ____________________________________________ ALL CONTRIBUITIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Make check payable to: The Community Foundation/CalRTA Div. #89 Mail to: Fran Chapman, Scholarship Chair 1509 High Meadow Drive Beaumont, CA 92223

Holiday Luncheon December 12 Hard Rock Hotel

150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Social time 11:00 a.m. Lunch and Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

$20.00

Program

Cathedral City High School Choir

Tell the valet that you are with CalRTA to waive parking fee (tip not included)

RSVP by December 5 to Julie@dc.rr.com or call

Maureen at 760-831-4023

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September 2016 Sept. 12 - CalRTA Board Mtg. 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road Sept. 22 – Fall area IX workshop

October 2016 Oct. 10 -CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road Oct 24 - Dollar$ 4 Scholars Borba Residence No luncheon Meeting this month

November 2016 Nov. TBA – Retired Teachers Week Nov. 14 - CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road No luncheon Meeting this month

December 2016 Dec. 12 - CalRTA Board Meeting Following lunch Dec. 12 – Holiday Luncheon Hard Rock Hotel CC HS Choir

January 2017 Jan. 9- CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road Jan. 23 – Lunch at Hard Rock Hotel Cabot Pueblo Musem

February 2017 Feb. 13- CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON, 2353 Blando Road Feb. 27 – Lunch at Hard Rock Hotel PSUSD – Board Presentation Superintendent Sandra Lyon

March 2017 March 13 - CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road March 27 – Lunch at Hard Rock Hotel

April 2017 April 10 - CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road April 24 – Lunch at Hard Rock Hotel

Installation of Board

May 2017 May 8- CalRTA Board Meeting 10 a.m. –NOON 2353 Blando Road May TBA State Convention May 22 – Lunch at Hard Rock Hotel Scholarship Recipients

California Retired Teachers Association Palm Springs Division 89 2290 South Yosemite Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264

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