There are nine School districts located in the Walla Walla\/Columbia, Unit 31 area. They are: Walla Walla, College Place, Columbia Burbank, Dayton, Waitsburg, Prescott, Dixie, Starbuck and Touchet. Anyone who is employed, or retired from a public school district is eligible to become a member Washington State School Retirees Association (WSSRA).<\/p>\n
Membership benefits include:
\n\u2022 The Journal, which is the WSSRA state-wide publication containing up-to-date information regarding retirement issues.
\n\u2022 Dedicated volunteer committee members who travel to Olympia to meet with our elected officials.
\n\u2022 Lobbyists, employed by WSSRA, who represent us in Olympia.
\n\u2022 Monthly luncheon meetings (September through May) offering informative programs and camaraderie with fellow retirees.
\n\u2022 Opportunities for community service.<\/p>\n
Thanks to the efforts at our local and state level, all retirees have received a COLA this year. Therefore, if you have any friends who retired with Plan 1 benefits, who have not joined WSSRA, this is a great time to remind them that their monthly benefits have increased and suggest they consider membership.<\/strong> Our group continues to work to protect and enhance the school retirement systems for retirees and future retirees.<\/p>\n There are two levels of membership: If you are not a member, consider joining now. Dues are $7.00 monthly, and can be deducted by either a school district or the department of retirement services.<\/p>\n Click here for the online form.<\/a><\/p>\n If you are still employed, your school district will facilitate your membership by providing you with automatic payroll deduction of $7 per month. If you are a Retired school employee, please see the Retirees Membership Form below. (Automatic Dues Deduction) is the simplest, most convenient way of maintaining your membership. Indicate your Unit choice and circle your retirement plan. The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems will deduct $7 a month from your pension ($5 for the state dues plus $2 for your local Unit). If you would prefer to pay your dues in cash, please enclose a check made out to WSSRA in the amount of $84 (for State and Local Unit membership) or $60 (for State only membership).<\/p>\n Mail form to:<\/p>\n For answers to your questions please e-mail: 2jhelm@charter.net Long Term Care\/Home Care Dell Computer Discount Program Our state publication, the JOURNAL five times a year.
\n\u2022 Active Members who are still employed in K12 public education, and
\n\u2022 Retired Members, who are retired from work in public school education.<\/p>\nHow to become a member:<\/h2>\n
Membership Information<\/h2>\n
School Employee:<\/h3>\n
\nJoin Today<\/strong>
\nSchool Employee Form<\/p>\nRetired School Employee:<\/h3>\n
\nJoin Today<\/strong><\/a>
\nSchool Employee Form<\/p>\nSend payment and form to:<\/h3>\n
\nJoan Helm 337-6318<\/p>\nBenefits of Membership<\/h4>\n
\nMedical Supplement
\nFinal Expense Whole Life Insurance
\nDental Insurance
\nVision Plan
\nTax Deferred Annuity
\nHearing Benefits<\/p>\nServices provided by AMBA<\/h4>\n
\nMedical Air Transportation Services
\nGroup Travel
\nTravel & Resort Program
\nHotel Discount Program
\nRental Car Discount
\nIdentity Theft Solutions
\nApple Computer Discount Program
\nFor further information click here for PDF file<\/p>\nAdditional Benefits:<\/h4>\n
\nBi-partisan Legislative advocacy
\nMini-grants to active teachers (varies by unit)
\nScholarships for future educators
\nOpportunities for community service.<\/p>\n