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EXPRESSSep. – Oct. 2019NorthDivision 75Sacramento NortheastCalifornia Retired Teachers AssociationEast“DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE - DOUBLE YOUR FUN!”“DOUBLE SPEAKERS!”CalRTA Division 75 LuncheonOctober 15, 2019 - North Ridge Country ClubMEET THE SPEAKERS!DR. JIM MAHONEY Newly Elected President ofCalRTA Retired in 2010 from theKern County School District Taught Multi-HandicappedStudents School Principal and Kern CountySuperintendent for Special Education Enjoys Golf and Singing in a Barbershop QuartetHEAR HIS PLANS FOR CALRTA!KATHY BOYD FELLURE Children’s Book Author, Novelist andPhotographerHas Transitioned to Adult FictionAuthor of Two Books of a Trilogy set in LakeTahoeAttended Mercy High School in SacramentoFather Taught School in the San Juan UnifiedSchool DistrictHER STORY ISFASCINATING!YOU’LL LOVE IT!PAT BOYD: 2019 CALRTA RUTH Q. de PRIDA AWARD WINNER!The Ruth Q. de Prida Award is given to a CalRTA member for distinction, dedication anddevotion as an educator and community leader.Pat has held the offices of Division President and Area III Director as well as a long list ofother offices.Her award was presented to her at the CalRTA AnnualConvention & Delegate Assembly on 5/21/19 in Los Angeles.CONGRATULATIONS PAT! “IT IS A PLEASURE TO KNOW YOU; APRIVILEGE TO WORK WITH YOU AND AN HONOR TO CALL YOU(Read More About Pat on Page 2)FRIEND!”Division 75

President’s CornerRon Dworitz1 (916) 488‐4363.More About Pat BoydBorn in Michigan and graduating from CentralMichigan University, Pat Boyd came to California toteach in Primary Education for 38 years.An outstanding contributor to her community, Patworked with the Sacramento County Early ChildhoodAdvisory Committee for which she received aCommendation of Excellence.A tireless worker, Pat has been a Parent‐Surrogate forFoster Youth for San Juan District (Special EducationDepartment) as well as working with preschoolerswhose mothers were receiving additional educationaltraining. She was involved in the Junior League ofSacramento and in 2006, received an OutstandingSustaining Member Award.I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. Our division willagain have interesting luncheons and various activities.Luncheons are scheduled for Tuesday-10/15/2019, Tuesday12/17/2019, Monday-2/17/2020, Tuesday-4/21/2020 andTuesday-6/16/2020.Be sure to notice the new Meeting Agenda Schedule on the Oct.Luncheon Reservation Form, page 9. At this meeting we will alsoapprove the new budget for 2019-2020.Linda Darling, our Vice President, has been planning interestingand enjoyable programs for our luncheons. We are veryfortunate to have Linda assume this important role.Pat participated in the Sacramento Golden RetrieverRescue program for 18 years.She is currently a member of the AmericanAssociation of University Women and CalRTA holdinga variety of offices in both organizations.At this luncheon we will have an excellent author and speaker,Kathy Boyd Fellure. In addition, we will have CalRTA PresidentDr. Jim Mahoney who will speak to increasing membership andother issues. Be sure to invite your friends to come to ourOctober meeting to hear these dynamic speakers!Pat is also the mother of a son, Anson, plays bridgeand loves to travel.The Board members have been working diligently this summer.Our organization is so fortunate to have these dedicatedindividuals.AN AMAZING LADY!Ruth Q. de Prida Award Winner!Once again, I encourage you to make known any ideas which willbenefit our division. Please submit them to any of our boardmembers.Jola Jones, Communications ChairEveryone should examine our division website –https://div75.calrta.org - for the most current information. Youwill also enjoy looking at the various pictures.PresidentRon DworitzThis year promises to be interesting and challenging for ourdivision and state organization. We are continuing to emphasizethe importance of enhancing our membership, keeping ourretirement benefits viable, supporting others through grants,scholarships and working to eliminate the unfair WEP/GPO.Vice PresidentLinda DarlingSecretaryMarjorie KnieriemTreasurerJudith CroceI am looking forward to seeing all of you at our October 15thluncheon. Please feel free to contact me with any of yourconcerns at dworitz@yahoo.com or 1 (916) 488-4363.CommunicationsJola JonesSincerely,RonMembershipSusan Hammond1 (916) 952‐8668WOW! SAVE CALRTA !SWITCH POSTAL NEWSLETTER TO EMAILContact Tech Support, Vickie McGregorcalrtadiv75@gmail.com or 1 (916) 966‐0650Newsletter EditorsKathy/Don HouserKathy.Houser@sbcglobal.netTech SupportVickie McGregorcalrtadiv75@gmail.comDivision 75 Websitehttps://div75.carta.org[Type here][Type here]2That’s My Mom!Gale Hooperneeds to hearfrom you if youknow someonewho needs aCard – a CheeryNote – a CaringRemembranceCALL:1 (916) 988‐6880

Lessons from The Classroom of LifeDonald F Houser, Insurance ChairLESS THAN ONE YEAR LEFT TO GET YOUR REAL ID COMPLIANT IDENTIFICATION! Beginning October 1, 2020, every airline passenger 18 and older will need a REAL IDcompliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly withinthe United States.If you choose to have your California Driver License comply with the REAL ID Law,you must visit a DMV field office and present original or certified documents provingyour Identity (one document), Social Security Number (one document) and California Residency — streetaddress (two different documents).Get details online from the California DMV: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/realid or getprinted copies of this information at the “How‐To‐Center” at the CalRTA Division 75 October Luncheon.If you think that lines at the DMV are long now, they are only going to get longer as we get closer toOctober 1, 2020. So, DON’T DELAY, GET STARTED TODAY!HAVE YOU LOST OR MISPLACED YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD? If you can’t find your Social Security Card or if the 1099‐R Form that yourannuity, IRA, TSA, or pension account sends to the IRS doesn’t show your fullSocial Security Number, you will need to get a replacement card. You can create an online account with Social Security athttps://www.ssa.gov/myaccount. After doing so, request a replacement card. To update your personal information and/or obtain a replacement card,the Social Security office that handles these matters is located at 8581 Folsom Blvd,Suite B, Sacramento, CA 95826. This office is open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday throughFriday. Call 1 (800) 772‐1213 to make an appointment. Additional information will be available at the “How‐To‐Center” at the Oct. Luncheon.IS YOUR CALSTRS BENEFICIARY INFORMATION UP TO DATE? The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) currently offersretirees a death benefit in the amount of 6,372. Upon the notification of your death, CalSTRS will pay this amount to the person or persons, trust or organization(s) that you have designated.If you did not make this designation before you retired and/or if your circumstances have changed(dissolution of marriage, death of a family member, etc.), you will need to submit another validCalSTRS Recipient Designation (Form MS0002). CalSTRS must receive your form before your death. CalSTRS will confirm in writing the receipt of a valid and completeRecipient Designation and you should keep this letter with your importantdocuments.Copies of this Recipient Designation Form and information on how to complete it will be available atthe “How‐To‐Center” at the CalRTA Division 75 October Luncheon.3

September/October Legislative ReportIn reading past Legislative reports, I am finding that we are slowly, but very surely, getting toour goal of 290 sponsors needed to force a vote on House Bill ‐ H.R. 141. When I wrote lasttime in the Spring, we only had 109 co‐sponsors. As of August 17th, (thanks to Don Houserwho is keeping an accurate record), we are at 196 co‐sponsors.I think it is always a good thing to realize that our efforts are worth it and gaining the attentionof Congress. I want to thank all of those in Division 75 who are keeping up the letter writingcampaign! AS YOU CAN SEE, IT IS PAYING OFF!But as of now, I would like you to know the California Representatives who have NOT yetsigned for the complete repeal of the WEP/GPO. They are:Doug LaMalfa‐RMaxine Waters‐DTom McClintock‐RNan Diaz Barragan‐DNancy Pelosi‐DKatie Porter‐DDevin Nunes‐RJ. Luis Correa‐DKevin McCarthy‐RTony Cardenas‐DThese are our elected representatives from both parties, Democrat and Republican! If wemake a concerted effort to reach those names above, then we will have all of Californiasupporting this repeal! We, California teachers affected by these unjust laws, have everyright to expect our elected Legislators to fight for us in supporting HR141: the repeal of theWEP/GPO.LET’S LET THEM KNOW Sandy Edwardssandy‐edwards@comcast.comCalRTA Division 75 Government Relations ChairBYOD TO THE OCTOBER LUNCHEON!“Does BYOD mean bringyour old duck?”NO!It meansBRINGYOUROLD OLDDIRECTORYIt meansBRINGYOURDIRECTORY(To Beand andexchangeit forita(ToShredded)Be Shredded)exchangeFabulousNew Directory!for a FabulousNew Directory!Shredding CommitteeShredding Committee4

IMAGINE .EXTRA CASH NEAR CHRISTMAS!!!The Membership Extraganza Bag is filling up withyour names and lots of money! Bring in a newmember to join Division 75 and your name and 5.00 will go into the bag. Excitement is buildingbecause one very lucky member will be theGRAND PRIZE WINNERat Division 75’s December 17th Holiday Luncheon!For the next 60 days, “FOCUS” on bringing inMORE NEW MEMBERS!MEMBER APPLICATION FORMCalifornia Retired Teachers Association – DIVISION 75Dues Deduction ( 4.50 / month from your STRS warrant)II authorize the State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) to deduct my CalRTA monthly dues. Shouldthe amount of dues be adjusted as deemed necessary by CalRTA, I authorize the adjusted deductionsshall continue unless I notify the CalRTA business office in writing to the contrary. To terminate duesdeductions, I agree to make my request in writing to the CalRTA office.Other – Please enclose your check for 54.00 a year Payable to CalRTA.NameAddress City Zip CodeSocial Security Number (for Dues Deduct Only)Email PhoneRetired from District: (Name/Year)Signature DateMail to: Susan Hammond, Membership Chairman – P. O. Box 2556, Fair Oaks, CA 95628‐2556Email or Call: susanhammond58@hotmail.com; 1 (916) 952‐8668We do not share your information with other organizationsMOVING? NEW PHONE? CHANGED EMAIL? NO NEWSLETTER DELIVERED?CONTACT TECH SUPPORT VICKIE MCGREGORcalrtadiv75@gmail.com or 1 (916) 966‐06505

Welcome, New Members!Rala DayalBarbara Kitz Barbara Holmes‐Smith Rose EricksonEdwina MinorSheryl TalleyVirginia Frantzreb James Paul Segrue Lynne TseBarbara Helen Hailer Paul SchmiegelSally Weber Joe D. White (Not Pictured)New Members Who Attended the June 2019 LuncheonRala DayalRoseEricksonEdwinaMinorPaulSchmiegelSheryl TalleyLynne TseRETIRED TEACHERS’ WEEK – NOVEMBER 1‐8, 2019Retired Teachers’ Week has been designated as a special time for CalRTAmembers, throughout the state, to say, “We Appreciate You” to our retiredteachers. Division 75 is planning activities that will accomplish that goal.Significant attention will be paid to Division 75’s Sweethearts (90 yearsyoung).It is important to note that CalRTA is a multi‐faceted organization whose members provide abackbone of volunteer service that keep communities strong. At a recent reporting period,members tallied over two million volunteer hours in the state of California.Division 75 also funds Mini‐Grants to active teachers for worthy projects. In addition, theDivision also supports RTSF Scholarship Awards to deserving American River College students.“Thank you, members, for your many years of service and your continued efforts with avariety of community projects”.Jola JonesCommunications Chair6