1. Any phone call that implies a threat is a hoax. The PUD, the phone company and the IRS, for example, will never call you to demand a payment for an "overdue account". This is a common trick and if in doubt, hang up and call the company. Never give your credit card number or bank information online to anyone you don't know.
2. Be aware of phony fundraisers. There are many disasters where funds are needed but scammers are out there hoping to trick you. There are many legitimate organizations that your donation dollars will be safe with, such as the Salvation Army.
3. If you order something online or are expecting a package from someone, ask a neighbor to watch for it and take it in for you. Believe it or not, there are people driving around looking for packages on porches to steal.
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you think you have been a victim of one of these scams.
5. Always keep your house locked, even when you are home. A common trick for thieves is to ring a doorbell and if no one answers, they will try the door.

Sincerely,

Beverly Jagla, Unit 2 President

The 2019 Legislative Session Starts Soon!

Mary Perkins and Denise Perkins will be traveling to Olympia in January for the start of the 2019 legislative session. The Select Committee on Pension Policy met in November and passed two bill of importance to WSSRA.

1. To start making TERS, PERS, SERS 2 the default plan for new employees who do not choose a pension plan. (Vote was 12-2)
2. A one time 3% Plan 1 COLA passes the committee by a margin of 11-3. The 3 negative votes were from local government employer representatives. 

These items now need to go through the legislative process before final approval.

If you have questions or ideas contact Mary (509-884-7671) or Denise (509-884-8587)

Would you like to attend a show at the PAC?

If you would like to attend one of the upcoming shows just come to the lobby (near the bar) and you'll be seated in the balcony with other members. 

Upcoming Programs:

Collision of Rhythm - January 10 for two shows

Meet Bev at 9:45am or Kriss at 12:45pm

Villalobos Brothers - January 17 at 10am

Meet Bev at 9:45am

Attention Chelan/Douglas Parents, Counselors and Grandparents!

March 1 is the Scholarship Application Deadline for State Level WSSRA/WSSR Foundation Scholarships for high school students who plan to major in an educational field and for advanced college students who are about to do their student teaching. 

District E6 (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Counties) has 5 scholarships available this year:

- Two PEMCO high school senior scholarships of $900 each renewable for up to four years.

- One WSSR Foundation high school senior scholarship of $2,500 for one year

- One Neil D. Prescott high school senior scholarship of $2,500 for one year

- One alternate for the four above (no monetary award but will be selected in the event a winner does not attend college)

- Finally, one advanced college level Neil D. Prescott teaching/internship scholarship of $1,000 for one year

To be considered, applications are to be filled out online correctly and completely. All requested documents (paying attention to fonts) are to be submitted along with the application in a file folder and mailed in a manila envelope to the address given after completing the online application.

Learn more about the scholarship on our website

Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2019

Please let us know if we can update your contact information, just email CDSRA@outlook.com