"Retirement Workshop: A Big Success"

Jan Fraley delivering her "Retirement - What do I do First?" presentation.

One hundred and two school employees contemplating retirement, from the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas attended BFSRA's Retirement Workshop, Thursday evening, April 17th, in the Pasco School District administrative office.  The workshop was a resounding success.    

Thank you to all of the following for their help, assistance, guidance and expertise: 

The Presenters:  
"What do I do Now?" - Jan Fraley;  PEBB Health Insurance - Larry Cade; VEBA - Kristin Faris and Jessica Haguewood; Social Security and Retirement Tips - Matthew Riesenweber and Matt Wise from Waddell & Reed; WSSRA - Rick Nebeker; BFSRA - Don Parks; AMBA - Rohn Rutledge; DRS Plans I & II - Bob Fox; and Plan III - Mark Miller. 

Pasco School District #1: 

Saundra Hill, Superintendent; John Morgan, Assistant Superintendent; Randy Nunamaker, Director Support Services; and Rosalie.

Kathy Goodwin, Walla Walla and Regional (E8) Retirement Planning Committee

Supertintendent Secretaries - 7 Regional School Districts: 

Connie Smith - Kahlotus; Jean Martin - Pasco;  Linda Tucker - Kennewick; Nancy Mayer - Richland, Peggy D - Patterson; Rawline Mann - North Franklin; Shelly Knight - Kiona/Benton

Benton/Franklin School Employees Association: 

Elaine Banks, Chair Retirement Planning Committee; Don Parks, Chair Membership Committee; Helen Bruggeman, Refreshments

Helpers and Volunteers from BFSRA:

Marlys Mayer, Jan Nilsson, Leona Hassing, Helen Bakshas, Tom Callahan, Lew Edming, Alice Allison,Sharon Weens.