Waco McLennan County. Retired Teachers Association. Pictures from Fall 2017

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1 Waco McLennan County Retired Teachers Association Pictures from Fall 2017

2 Our officers of : President Karen Kay, Treasurer Barbara Belk, Recording Secretary Jean Moeller, 2 nd Vice President Debbie Abel, Immediate Past President Lynn Allen, and 1 st Vice President Walter Drake. September 2017

3 It takes a village to keep this organization working. September 2017

4 Our September meeting was held at the Region XII Educational Service Center in Waco, however We want to thank Stilwell Retirement Residence for allowing us to have most of our meetings at their facility throughout the year. Thank you Bob Herndon and Stilwell for your support.

5 Always helpful, the staff at Region XII Educational Service Center made every effort to make the September meeting a success. Dr. Jerry Maze gave the group of over 200 a warm Texas welcome. Dr. Jerry Maze Executive Director of Region 12 ESC

6 We appreciate our legislators supporting us by attending our September meeting. Texas State Representative Kyle Kacal District 12 Texas State Representative Doc Anderson District 56

7 Some of the Region XII School District Superintendents who attended our September meeting. Dr. Marcus Nelson Waco ISD Dr. George Kazanas Midway ISD Dr. Sharon Shields LaVega ISD Dr. Mark Faulkner China Spring ISD

8 Charles Thornal led us in pledges and songs and donated $295 to our scholarship fund through the sales of A+ Cards. Heather Scott is the new director of the A+ Card program. September 2017

9 REST READ President Karen Kay addressed the new retirees and focused on the importance of the R in WMRTA.

10 Tim Lee, Executive Director of the Texas Retirement System of Texas spoke for over an hour, answering questions about the new health care issues. September 2017

11 The September meeting is a great chance to catch up with good friends. Beth Mansfield, Refreshment Coordinator visits with Donna Holroyd. Former teaching buddies Elaine Spence, Sandra Hansen (Technology), and Susan Lucenay (Historian). Friends Linda McDowell and LuAnn Olson get a chance to catch up. Anne Grisham chats with her friend. September 2017

12 Former teacher buddies and still great friends. September 2017

13 Our 23 new retirees collectively gave 755 years of service to Texas Schools. September 2017

14 Thanks to everyone for helping to make this meeting so successful! September 2017

15 In October, Duran Dominguez, District Manager with AMBA, spoke to our group. What is AMBA??

16 AMBA Discounts as a member of TRTA, you already have these benefits: Road Scholar First- time Road Scholar participants are eligible for either a $200 gift certificate good toward any international adventure, or a $75 gift certificate good for any North American Adventure. When you sign up for a Road Scholar catalog, a gift certificate will be credited to your household for future use. Apple Discounts Program benefits include special employee pricing on Apple products, exclusive promotions, free shipping on all orders, and Mac customization. Discounts not available on all items. Check with Apple by phone or online to verify discounts. iphones are not eligible. Dell Discounts Members enjoy discounts on Dell home computers! LaQuinta Inns & Suites Association members enjoy discounts at participating La Quinta Inns & Suites. Rental Car Discounts Members are eligible for discounts with Hertz, Avis, & Budget rental cars.

17 AMBA Discounts you already have as a member of TRTA: myambadining.com Powered by restaurants.com, myambadining.com offers members discounts at over 18,000 restaurants nationwide. When members use this discount they get the best deal for every meal! Nationwide Pet Insurance Nationwide pet insurance provides association members with a 5% discount on new pet insurance policies! Cruise & Vacation Benefits You will receive a 4% vacation reward on the base fare of your trip and will also have access to special bonus offers on a monthly basis. Orlando Employee Discounts Save up to 35% on Your Orlando Vacation!! FLOWERS AMBA has partnered with Flowers to offer discounts.

18 What other ways can AMBA help me? Long Term Care Policy You select the daily benefit amount, elimination period, and benefit period which best suits your needs for care. This policy features include no prior hospital stay, no waiting period for pre-existing conditions, pays in addition to any other insurance, and no premium increases with age. Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare Supplement plans pay for eligible expenses not paid by Medicare, and gives you the freedom to use your own physician, specialist, and medical facility. Dental & Vision Plans AMBA's group dental insurance plans offer reasonable single and family rates for association members. These plans give members the flexibility of using their own dentist, or they may choose a dentist from a nationwide preferred provider network and save 20-30% on expenses. Our vision provider has a vast network of thousands of doctors located in rural and metropolitan areas throughout the nation. More than 90% of our members have access to an optometrist within 10 miles of work or home!

19 Final Expense Whole Life Insurance Policy A traditional funeral, including a casket and vault, costs about $6,000. Extras like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards and limousines, can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line, running well over $10,000. Should you or your family need to confront final expenses, have you made the necessary financial planning preparations? Being prepared is the best plan of action. Tax Deferred Annuity A single premium tax-deferred solution is available for your retirement. It features taxdeferred accumulation of interest, a guaranteed competitive interest rate, multiple payout options, and a nursing home waiver. Accident Expense Insurance Policy This accident policy could protect you in 8 ways: ambulance, medical expenses, hospital expenses, intensive care, physical therapy, family lodging and transportation, accidental death, and dismemberment This policy does not pay losses resulting from sickness. Cancer/Heart/Stroke Policy There are advanced treatments available to increase your chance of cancer survival. However, sometimes these advanced treatments are not available locally, and the cost of travel, care, and other out-of-pocket expenses can be overwhelming. Cancer plans pay money directly to you upon first diagnosis of internal cancer or malignant melanoma. The money is paid at one time, in one lump sum payment. An optional heart and stroke rider is available for additional premium.

20 First Diagnosis Heart Attack & First Major Heart Surgery Policy The First Diagnosis Heart Attack and First Major Heart Surgery policies pay money directly to you, in cash, at one time, in one lump sum payment upon first diagnosis of a heart attack. You select a benefit amount of $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, or $50,000. Air & Ground Ambulance Transportation Service For more than three decades, Medical Air Services Association (MASA) has been providing life saving emergency assistance to members. The coverage is designed to protect members against catastrophic financial loss when emergencies arise at home or while traveling. Membership services include emergency air transportation, emergency helicopter transportation, ground ambulance transportation, organ retrieval, organ recipient transportation, recuperation / repatriation, return transportation, escort transportation, non-injury transportation, minor children / grandchildren return, mortal remains return, vehicle return, and worldwide coverage. American Hearing Benefits (AHB) Members are entitled to FREE annual hearing screenings for you and your immediate family, referrals to AHB s network of recommended local hearing healthcare professionals, advanced Hearing Solutions with the latest in hearing aid technology, Up to 60% Off suggested retail prices, and a FREE Full Two-Year Extended Warranty with every purchase.

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22 In November, Jamie Larson, president of the TRTA Foundation board, shared with us all that our Foundation does. We were all impressed at the good things that are being done for teachers.

23 Cindy Graf leads us in healthy and fun ways to keep moving. November 2017

24 Gwynn Range earned her 50 - year pin for membership in Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. Susan Lawson was honored to present Gwynn her pin. November 2017

25 Beth Mansfield always sets a beautifully festive table of snacks. November 2017

26 Our December meeting was held in the historic McCulloch House on Columbus Avenue.

27 We had a lovely tour of this beautiful home that had been built in 1866.

28 This was a great reminder of the fine work done by the Historic Waco Foundation.

29 The home was beautifully decorated for the holidays. After our tour, we enjoyed delicious Christmas goodies. December 2017