Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE FEBRUARY 2018 |
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The mission of the Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association is to secure and protect retirees' benefits and to provide educational and service opportunities for members. | | |
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Join us for our February monthly meeting! The Executive Board meets at 10:00am, all are welcome. Progam includes: - Steve King, City of Wenatchee Economic Development Director
- Topic: Riverfront Development and Development in the Wenatchee Area
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UPCOMING EVENTS February 12 CDSRA General Meeting at Pybus February 19 Newsletter Items Due February 28 Newsletter Mailing Committee |
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Can we buy you lunch? If you haven't had the opportunity to come to our monthly meetings, we would like to invite you to join us. All first time member attendees will enjoy lunch on us! |
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A Message From Our President I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are as ready for Spring as I am! We have four meetings and a picnic coming up before Summer. The programs that we plan are, hopefully, informative |
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and interesting. Meeting at Pybus Market is a departure from our regular Red Lion meetings and we may plan other venues if you enjoy this one. Our March program will feature the WHS Mariachi Band which recently performed at the Nation's Capital. We donated $2,000 to this effort! On June 4, 5, and 6, the State WSSRA Convention will be held here in Wenatchee at the Convention Center. All Chelan-Douglas SRA members are encouraged to attend. You will be receving more informaiton about this later in the Spring. Our chapter was able to award mini-grants to 23 of our members and we have received outstanding feedback from the recipients. This is such a great use of our funds! Hoping to see you on February 12 at Pybus Market. We hope to have a really great turn out. Beverly Jagla, Unit 2 President |
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Legislature Now In Session - We Need Your Help Now! |
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There are currently four bills going through the legislature that address PERS & TERS Plan 1 retirees: - HB 2511 would provide a 3% increase on the first $25,000 of pension income for TRS 1 and PERS 1 retirees.
- SB 6340 matches House Bill 2511 and gives a 3% bump on the first $25,000 in pension income.
- SB 6305 provides two benefits. It provides for a 3% increase on the first $25,000 in pension income, and it increases the Medicare PEBB Benefit to a minimum of 50% of premium costs.
- SB 6290 would provide a flat 3% COLA to all TRS 1 and PERS 1 retirees.
WWSRA has testified for and is supporting all four of the bills. If receiving a COLA/medicl benefits is important to you; contact your legislators and request their support. Senator Brad Hawkins - (360) 786-7622 Representative Cary Condotta - (360) 786-7954 Representative Mike Steele - (360)786-7832 ACT NOW - They need to hear from YOU!!! Contact Mary Perkins (509) 884-7671 if you need more information |
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CDSRA Continues To Help Our Active Members |
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Our selection committee awarded grants of varying size to 23 our our active members. CDSRA has received a number of "thank you" notes detailing how much these grants are being appreciated by our membership. The grants are helping students and educators in a variety of ways, including science resouce materials, lunch money and clothing for needy students and school safety equipment. |
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Thanks to the Holiday Bazaar, CDSRA was able to donate $249.50 to the WSSR-PAC. If you would still ike to donate, please see our website. |
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Haven of Hope sends a big "Thank You" for the pillows that were provided to them in December. If you could bring any of the following items to the February meeting it would be greatly appreciated. They are in need of: Ziploc bags, lotion, cotton swabs, and Kleenex. We also donated $250 to Grace House for their special needs.
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Depression can be affected by a number of factors, so try these strategies to help manage it: |
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Stay Connected Spend time with others, but avoid problems. Sleep Well Talk to your doctor about sleep problems which may worsen depression. Be Patient Treatment can take time. Don't give up on it. Get Creative Draw, knit, make music, or keep a journal. Don't Wait Early treatment works best. Seek help right away. |
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Choose Wisely Pick a therapist you can trust and be open with them. Be Realistic Depression saps your energy. Adjust your to-do list accordingly. Let Others In Allow friends and family to offer support and understanding. Work It Out Make recovery your priority. Try not to let work interfere. Talk Back Counter negative beliefs with positive thoughts. |
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EXPERT TIPS Eat right to improve your mood and counter depression. Focus meals on plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grans, legumes and nuts, and healthy fats like olive oil and canola oil. Eat lean proteins, especially fish and avoid processed foods and sugar. Get some exercise Mood boosting physical activity should be your first line of treatment for mild to moderate despression. The greatest benefits come from cardio workouts that make you sweat; running, biking, walking and swimming for a least 30 minutes three times a week. Don't ignore suicideal thoughts and acitons These thoughts, common with depression, can be life-threatening. Ask for professional help as soon as possible. Resource: WEBMD.com |
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Please let us know if we can update your contact information, just email CDSRA@outlook.com |
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