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WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOOL RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How to become a member:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JOIN<\/strong>:  Click here for online form<\/a>
Dues for current year July 1 \u2013 June 30
Members = Dues = Money = Power = Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

School Employee:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are still employed, your school district will facilitate your membership by providing you with automatic payroll deduction of $7 per month.
Join Today<\/strong><\/a>
School Employee Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired School Employee:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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).
Join Today<\/strong><\/a>
School Employee Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\n

Send payment and form to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mail form to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For answers to your questions please e-mail: 2jhelm@charter.net
Joan Helm 337-6318<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Membership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Long Term Care\/Home Care
Medical Supplement
Final Expense Whole Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Plan
Tax Deferred Annuity
Hearing Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Services provided by AMBA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dell Computer Discount Program
Medical Air Transportation Services
Group Travel
Travel & Resort Program
Hotel Discount Program
Rental Car Discount
Identity Theft Solutions
Apple Computer Discount Program
For further information click here for PDF file<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Benefits:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our state publication, the JOURNAL five times a year.
Bi-partisan Legislative advocacy
Mini-grants to active teachers (varies by unit)
Scholarships for future educators
Opportunities for community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to contact our main office please click here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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