WELCOME to ODESSA RT/SPA
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ATTENTION !!!!!!!!! S C A M !!!!!!!!! SEVERAL MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE SAYING
THAT THEY HAVE NOT PAID THEIR TRTA DUES. THESE MEMBERS KNOW
THAT THEY HAVE PAID THEIR DUES. THIS IS A SCAM, SO PLEASE JUST
DISREGARD THE MESSAGE IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU. DO NOT RESPOND
IN ANY WAY TO THE TEXT MESSAGE!
Scroll down for important information from TRS for your heirs!
* A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT:
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* THANK YOU ORT/SPA officers and members for a good meeting in November!
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Our next meeting will be Friday, December 3 at the Highland United Methodist Church. Come at 11:30 to register. Lunch is at 12 noon. The cost of lunch is $10 per person. Deadline to get your payment to our treasurer is December 1. Return the reservation card with your payment. Address is: Treasurer, P. O. Box 1645, Odessa, TX 79760.
November was Foundation Month. We promote the support of TRTF through your contributions especially in November, but remember that you can make your donations any month. The Foundation donation jar will be on the sign-in table each month. Thank you for your November donations totaling $54.39.
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* 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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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.
Visit District 18 Website
Visit TRTA
Visit TRS
NEXT MEETING:
December 3 This is our Christmas luncheon. The food will be great. The fellowship fun. You need to be there. Bring a few friends!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Download the form for membership dues
HERE.
Local dues are paid to the local unit.
Our membership year is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
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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