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2016 -2017 Meeting Dates

September 15: Covered Dish Luncheon – The Crossings Church

September 22: Fall district IX Workshop in Stuart – 8:30 – 1:00

October 27:  Salad Luncheon – The Crossings Church

November 17: Thanksgiving Luncheon – Parkway Elementary

December 2: Holiday Luncheon – Gator Trace Country Club

January 26: Cobra Cafe at Fort Pierce Central High School

February 23: Granny’s Kitchen

March 20: Retirement Seminar

March 23: Centennial High School

April 27: Bring your lunch – Savanna Preserve State Park

May18: Covered Dish Luncheon – The Crossings Church

(The Crossings Church is located at 5200 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce, FL.  From U.S. 1 turn west on Midway Road, at first traffic light turn south. The Crossings Church is located across from the tennis courts at White City Elementary School. Follow driveway to the far back to “The Pavillion Building”)

Reminder:

SLCREA 2016 – 2017 dues can be paid at this time:  $55.00

Make checks payable to SLCREA and mail to Pat Davis: 5571 NW Scepter Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

The dues stated above includes State, Local, and Scholarship dues.

Reminder for SLCREA Membership

A reminder is given for all members of the SLCREA that dues for the 2016-2017 year are now being collected.

Dues include:

$35.00 – State

$10.00 – Local

$10.00 – Scholarship

$55.00 – Total

This year our organization grew to over 100 members. We are looking to increase that number this year. Please mention SLCREA to retired educators that you may know.

Make check payable to SLCREA and mail to:
Pat Davis
5571 NW Scepter Drive
Port St Lucie, Fl 34982

Installation of New Officers for 2016-2018


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Representing Larry Lee joined the SLCREA for the luncheon meeting on May 26th. During this meeting he conducted the installation of the officers for  2016/2017:
President – Joan McClenny
President Elect – Joan McKinnon
Secretary – Fannie Henderson
Treasure – Pat Davis

As part of his official duties, Representative Larry Lee presenting Past President, Norma McGuire, with “the marbles” she lost during her presidency.

Three Scholarships Given

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This year the SLCREA awarded three scholarships to high school students interested in entering the field of education. The three students were in attendance at the May 26th SLCREA meeting. Our scholarship recipients for 2016 are:

Rebecka Brown.       LPA.    $1000.00

Mattes Thomas.       LPA.         500.00

Jose Martinez.          FPC.         500.00

Final Meeting of 2015-2016 Year

May 26th marked the end of the 2015-2016 year for the SLCREA.  The meeting was a pot-luck luncheon held at The Crossing Church. The three scholarship recipients were present. Installation of the officers for the 2016-2018 years was officiated by Representative Larry Lee. SLCREA is now adjourned for the summer and will resume on September 15, 2016. Enjoy a wonderful summer and we will welcome all members, as well as any new members, in the Fall.

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September Meeting:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at The Crossing Church
Bring a covered dish to share
New retirees will be invited to this meeting

House Changes to FRS

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The final vote for House Bill 7107 was this morning on the floor of the House. This bill covered 3 items.
1. Allowing rehired FRS employees to enter the investment plan.
2. Changing the FRS default to the Investment plan
3. Giving death benefits to survivors of FRS workers killed in the line of duty.

The main problem has been the default section of this bill. Many arguments were given as to why the pension plan is better than the investment plan. The final vote was basically along party lines: All Democrats voting against the bill and most Republicans voting for the bill. The following Republicans voted against the party block:

Chris Latvala – Clearwater
Ray Pilon – Sarasota
David Santiago – Deltona
Greg Steube – Sarasota

If you would like to write to your representative their email address is: firstname.lastname@myfloridahouse.gov
You can also go on line to the House of Representatives Web page to find all email addresses and who your representative is. Please let them know how you feel about their vote on HB 7107 . Remember they were elected to represent their constituents.

At this time there is not a bill in the Senate that covers the default. Please share this information with your friends, family and co-workers.