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Okanogan
County School Retirees' Association is one of the state units of The Washington State School Retirees' Association (formerly the Washington State Retired Teachers' Association) is often referred to as WSSRA. More than 17,000 active and retired school employees belong to WSSRA. We consider ourselves educators for life. If you are or have been a certificated or classified school district employee in the state of Washington--from superintendent to school nurse or behavioral psychologist to bus driver--you are welcome at the Washington State School Retirees' Association. |
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  We welcome all present and future TRS, PERS and SERS retirees. We provide pro-retiree and pro-education advocacy and leadership to the Washington State Legislature. We have representatives on governmental bodies that impact retirement and pension issues, and we collaborate and advocate with other groups that share our vision, values, and aims. WSSRA provides support for current and future teachers  We also sponsor pre-retirement seminars throughout the state, award substantial scholarships to future teachers, provide classroom grants to active teachers in local schools, and foster volunteer activities with Washington's school children. WSSRA provides access to many members-only benefits through the Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA). Special insurance rates, travel discounts and product savings are available to our members.  |
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Why not consider joining us...visit our Membership Page
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2018-2019 OCSRA Officers and Committee Members |
We look forward to your joining us. School employees always welcome.
Where We Meet
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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.
ADD (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).
Join today!
Retiree Form -
CLICK HERE
School Employee
CLICK HERE
Dues for current year July 1-June 30
Mail form to:
Penny Garrison, 185 Hennepin St, Okanogan,
WA 98840-9759
Questions? please e-mail:
pgarrison07@gmail.com
Benefits provided by:
> Long Term Care/Home Care
> Medical Supplement
> Final Expense Whole Life Insurance
> Dental Insurance
> Vision Plan
> Tax Deferred Annuity
> Hearing Benefits
Other
Services provided by AMBA
> 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 COMPLETE INFORMATION TO ALL THE
BENEFITS VISIT AMBA WEBSITE-CLICK HERE
Bi-partisan Legislative advocacy
Mini-grants to active teachers
Scholarships for future educators
Opportunities for community service
Fellowship with other school employees--both
active and retired
Retirement information
Meetings with programs of interest
Our state publication, the JOURNAL five times a year.
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 12th Legislative District |
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Senator
Brad
Hawkins
(R)
Olympia
Office
107 Irv
Newhouse
BuildingPO Box 40412 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 – 7622 |
Representative
Keith
Goehner
(R) Olympia Office 122C Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 - 7954 |
Representative
Mike
Steele
(R) Olympia Office PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 – 7832 |
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7th Legislative
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Senator
Shelly
Short
(R)
Olympia
Office |
Representative
Jacquelin
Maycumber
(R) Olympia Office 411 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 – 7908 |
Rep
Joel
Kretz
(R) Olympia Office 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 – 7988 |
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