WELCOME to ODESSA RT/SPA
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Scroll down for important information from TRS for your heirs!
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT, Karen Telck:
We will be working for a COLA (cost of living adjustment) during this Texas legislative session started in January . TRTA has set a goal of 100,000 members. Renew your membership today and consider paying the dues for a newly retired public school employee. Remember also to invite one friend, former colleague or active teacher to join too! We now have 165 members, but we need to increase our numbers to support our drive to get a COLA in our annuity.
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OUR NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE March 20
at Highland United Methodist Church.
We will start gathering at 11:30. Lunch will begin at 12:00.
Keep in mind the upcoming Rally Day at the Capitol, April 11
and April 12, 2023. Drury Inn & Suites of North Austin will be our hotel. Telephone 1-800-325-0720 for reservations. Use group number 10038944 for our group rate. About a thousand members from across Texas will gather in our red shirts to support a Cost-of-Living increase in our annuity. More information will be available soon, including in your copy of THE VOICE.
Some changes which you will want to know about:
New digital newsletter, called Fresh Picks, available now.
Updated Employment after Retirement brochure on TRS
website, also videos on the website
New member education video on Survivor Benefits
on the TRS website.
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Understanding Your TRS Benefits, click HERE.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM TRS FOR YOUR HEIRS:
Be sure that your heirs are aware of the $10,000 benefit which can be applied for upon your death. TRS will not automatically send the amount
to you, you (heir) will have to apply for it. Contact the TRS office and ask
for the form which you need to apply for the benefit.
For more information, click HERE.
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TRTA supports maintaining the current defined benefit plan for all current and future TRS retirees, relying upon the tenants established in the 83rd legislative session to ensure the fund’s long-term solvency. To the extent possible, provide a cost-of-living increase or supplemental payment for current TRS retirees.
WELCOME TO THE ODESSA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION.
TRTA is the only organization working exclusively for Texas retired school personnel. Our local unit supports the state TRTA organization and the TRT Foundation charitable projects. Our membership is for all public school employees who are members of TRS.
We are part of District 18 which includes seven local units in an area served by Region 18 Education Service Center.
The current newsletter from the TRTA Executive Director, Tim Lee, THE INSIDE LINE can be viewed from the TRTA website. This is a good way to stay informed on issues important to TRTA members and retired school personnel. Subscribe now. It is FREE!
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Region 18 District Information
NEXT MEETING:
March 20, 2023 -- Highland United Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m.
You need to be there. Bring a few friends! You make our voice stronger.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Download the form for membership dues
HERE.
Local dues are paid to the local unit. NOW TAKING 2023-2024 DUES
CAN PAY DUES TO TREASURER AT
MARCH, APRIL, MAY MEETINGS or
mail to treasurer according to directions
with the membership card
****** Paying your 2023-2024 dues by June 1 will enter your name in a
drawing for $100 held at the July summer birthday celebration!!!!!!!! ********
Our membership year is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Annual dues are $45::
State dues are $35
Local dues are $10
Dues may be sent to our treasurer at the following address:
Treasurer
P. O. Box 1645
Odessa, TX 79760-1645
Contact Treasurer Marcus Ramage at (432) 366-7326 if you have questions. Sandra Ramage
(same number) is the membership chairman and first vice president.
DIRECTORY:
The 2018 directory can be viewed HERE.
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