2018 Meetings
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JANUARY 9 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
Angela Bellard of the Jefferson County Appraisal District spoke to MJCRSP members about the effects of Hurricane Harvey on home appraisals. She emphasized the importance of documenting storm damage with pictures. Hostesses for the meeting included Rosalie Reese (chair), Linda Briggs, Linda Fong, Becky Dungan, and Dana Wasser. During the business meeting Membership Chair Linda Harrison reported 315 local unit members but 342 members counting those who joined the state organization only. Delegates to the 2018 state convention at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio are Lynne James, Loretta Morman, Linda Briggs, Donna Lumpkin, and Richard Briggs. Becky Dungan and Clara Graham will serve as alternates. 2018-2019 officers elected include Lynne James, president; Linda Harrison, first vice president; Linda Briggs, second vice president; Donna Lumpkin, secretary; and Loretta Morman, treasurer. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13 with Diane LaPour of Quality Tax Services presenting the program. Scholarship application forms will be available at the meeting.
FEBRUARY 13 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
MARCH 13 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
APRIL 10 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
MAY 8 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
Emphasizing the leadership qualities of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Past President Gail Krohn installed officers for 2018-2019: President Lynne James, First Vice President Linda Harrison, Secretary Donna Lumpkin, Second Vice President Linda Briggs, and Treasurer Loretta Morman.
Prior to the business meeting Tina Bradley, local candidate for district judge, addressed the members. Reports were given by the following committees: membership, retirement education, health care, programs, scholarships, and yearbook. The unit's 2017-2018 goals were reviewed and unit awards were presented. The next meeting will be on September 11 at Bonne Vie Care Facility in Port Arthur. Members will attend the facility's open house on June 7. Hostesses included Linda Pinner, Wanda Borne, Olive Hall, and Loretta Morman.
Prior to the business meeting Tina Bradley, local candidate for district judge, addressed the members. Reports were given by the following committees: membership, retirement education, health care, programs, scholarships, and yearbook. The unit's 2017-2018 goals were reviewed and unit awards were presented. The next meeting will be on September 11 at Bonne Vie Care Facility in Port Arthur. Members will attend the facility's open house on June 7. Hostesses included Linda Pinner, Wanda Borne, Olive Hall, and Loretta Morman.
SEPTEMBER 11 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel honored recent retirees from Nederland ISD and Port Neches-Groves ISD at a luncheon meeting hosted by Bonne Vie Care Facility in Port Arthur. TRTA Legislative Coordinator Bill Barnes was the guest speaker. He advised the group of important issues facing the next legislative session, which convenes in January 2019. As part of the business meeting, members were awarded gift cards as part of the current membership drive. Lucky winners include Marsha Comer, Dorothy Amy, Jack Lynch, Beverly Terrell, Becky Viator, and Linda Howard-Moore. Newly retired member Lori Halbert received free dues for joining and being present at the luncheon. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9 at Bonne Vie, with the luncheon beginning at 11:30 followed by a presentation by State Representative Dade Phelan.
OCTOBER 9 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel welcomed State Representative Dade Phelan at their October luncheon meeting hosted by Bonne Vie Care Facility in Port Arthur. Phelan reviewed some of the highlights of the 2017 legislative session and addressed issues relative to education retirees that are expected in the session beginning in January 2019. Among the invited guests were administrators from Nederland and Port Neches-Groves ISDs. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13 at the Ritter Senior Center in Nederland beginning at 1:30 pm. Hostesses include Candye Martin (chair), Linda Harrison, Beulah Thompson, and Jolene LeMaire.
NOVEMBER 13 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter
Dallas Mullins, AMBA representative for District V, gave a very informative presentation to Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel at their November meeting. Mullins discussed some of the many benefits available to education retirees who are TRTA members. Members will meet next on December 11 to play Bingo! November hostesses included Candye Martin (chair), Linda Harrison, Beulah Thompson, and Jolene LeMaire.
DECEMBER 11 MEETING Meeting Summary Newsletter