You are welcome to join the Board Meeting on May 10, 2021 at 1:45pm (meeting begins at 2:00pm) to watch and listen in.

Zoom Meeting Details

To join the Zoom meeting via your computer, click this link:

http://bit.ly/CDSRA-5-10

Or call: 253-215-8782

You will need the meeting ID & passcode.

Meeting ID: 829 9645 2397

Passcode: 539861

These details are also available on our Meetings page on the website.

Our next Zoom meeting is May 10th. There will not be a program. Our last meeting of this school year will be sometime in June. The date has yet to be announced, as we hope to meet outside after the end of the school year & Apple Blossom.

WSSRA State Convention will be held October 4 - 6th, at the Red Lion in Pasco. We are looking for members who are interested in attending. Any newly retired members interested? There will be scholarship recognition, organizational rewards, and training. There is always some sort of entertainment, inspirational speakers, and your opportunity to get to know CDSRA members better. We always have a good time. Your expenses are paid.  If you have questions and/or are interested in attending, please contact Kriss Crilly. Get the details! cril@earthlink.net or 509-664-3278 (If COVID is still an issue - it may be online instead)

I'm excited spring is here! I'm ready for gardening.

Kriss Crilly – CDSRA President

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."

- Luther Burbank

Legislative News

The State Budget has benefits for retirees

The Washington State Legislature passed the budget and ended the legislative session. WSSRA Outcomes:

• Maintains the $183 Medicare Benefit
• Makes the actuarially recommended pension payment
• Appropriates $800 million to the TRS 1 unfunded liability, to be paid in June 30, 2023
• Study to analyze a one-time PEBB open enrollment period for retirees locked out of PEBB insurance (HB 1040)

Congratulations to our active members who applied this spring.

This spring's mini-grant requests came from a variety of districts as well as teachers and paras working to help students within their schools.

One application that was poignant was a team effort to get incoming 9th graders to feel connected to their school especially with the pandemic. This was a critical piece to connect them for success and to feel part of their family. The mini-grant helped make that happen in a very short time with a lot of creativity.

Also because of the pandemic, there was a real need for books at home especially to be able to read to younger brothers and sisters, online, and pride of ownership. Many books were of the social emotional themes, which tied into their coping skills.

Active Members: Watch for next fall's Mini Grant Applications!

More News & Updates

Members of CDSRA are continuing to make and deliver goodies to some of our members that are living in senior living facilities. See below for the latest update!

Have you had your COVID Vaccine?

Anyone over the age of 16 is now eligible to receive the vaccine.

Some thoughts on the receiving the vaccine:

"I finally was able to hug my kids and grandkids again!"

"Hope is here! What a RELIEF!"

"This is how we dealt with Polio and other diseases!"

"Please get the shot to help others and get our community open again!"

Make an Appointment:

prepmod.doh.wa.gov

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