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By Greg Cieslewicz
Communications Specialist
WEA Trust
April 2007
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WEA Trust played an active role at the 2007 WEAC Winter Conference in
Milwaukee from March 2-4. Trust representatives spoke on issues facing
public school employees including health benefits, causes of and solutions
to the health care crisis, and living healthier through the Trust’s
health and wellness programs. The Trust also celebrated “all that
is great in Wisconsin” with a reception featuring a Northwoods
buffet, music by the Oconomowoc High School jazz band, and a chance
to meet the famous Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages, left. Above left:
Salem School District staff display their favorite things about Wisconsin
on matching T-shirts and also celebrate Read Across America Day (Dr.
Seuss’s birthday) with the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing
2. Right:WEA Trust President Fred Evert laughs as Sandy Nass, UniServ
director for the West Suburban Council, reads the “Top Ten List”
of excuses to use when a UniServ director gets pulled over for speeding.
Learn about the state retirement system
he Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will be a source of retirement income for public school employees. But how much do you know about the state pension plan? WEA Trust Member Benefits is offering a free seminar – Understanding Wisconsin Retirement System-Your State Pension – throughout the state this summer for all public school employees. Whether you just started your career or are closing in on retirement, there is something in this seminar for you. You will learn how to:
You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation and sign up for individual consultations. To register for this presentation, call 1-800-279-4030, extension 8563.
Posted March 11, 2007