Monday, October 22, 2012

"WSSRA Executive Director Ed Gonion Visits"

We were honored to have executive director, Ed Gonion, join us for lunch today at the Country Gentleman here in Kennewick.  We would have been considerably more honored if his lovely wife, Diane, could have joined us as well - but hey, one outa two isn't too bad . . . is it?

However, let it be said, Ed delivered today, just as he always does.  His stories are memorable, but his message is important, and it boils down to this:  We want our COLA back, even though we probably won't get it back this year, we still want it back; we want the monthly Medicare subsidy moved from $150/month back to the previous $182; we do not want Plan II to disappear; and we overwhelmingly support Treasurer James McIntyre's proposed amendment to the Washington State Constitution to fully support the public pension system, fully.   


Also mentioned at today's meeting were:

Debbie Thurston spoke briefly regarding PSD's Enterprise Week and its need for assistance.
Contact her here if you are interested.

Connie Bailey reported on the Membership Drive.  We need your help!  You get two new members, we'll buy your next lunch! REALLY!

Hollis Morris reported on the meetings he attended in Lacey regarding the Health and Protective Services.

Elaine Banks, reported the need for us to contact our legislators regarding our concerns for the decisions they make which impact our finanacial lives.  Another good time to contact them is just after the upcoming elections.

There being nothing further to come before the good of the order, president Jim Bumgarner adjourned the meeting. 

Join us next month for the Toy Drive and the annual sing-a-long with the ever illustrious, Don Parks.