The St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees' Association (STPRSEA)
St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees Association ® , Covington, LA
Promoting the social, professional, and economic status of retired and active school employees and working in cooperation with the Louisiana Retired Teachers' Association (LRTA) and other organized groups in matters of interest to retired school employees, active school personnel, and parish and state public schools.
The St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees’ Association (STPRSEA) meets regularly throughout the year to provide opportunities for retirees from the school system to hear about the latest local and state retirement issues and to enjoy fun and fellowship with new and former friends.
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About Us - Officers, Board of Directors, Message from the President,
Grant Information, School Board Resolution
Membership - Reasons for Joining, How To Join, Cost of Membership
News - Short news items about Association activities, events, photographs
Important Legislative Changes to Retirement System Being Considered
The STPRSEA wants to keep you informed about some very important proposals being considered that can have a detrimental impact on our retirement. Below is a link to information about retirement benefit changes that some state legislators are considering during the legislative session this year.
To learn more, click here.
Retired School Employees Learn How to Vacation at Home
St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees' Association (STPRSEA) President Marian Arrowsmith (right) and Program Chairperson Netria Joe (left) thank speaker Tanya Leader (center) of the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Department for her informative presentation at the March STPRSEA meeting. Her "Tourist in Your Own Backyard" topic reminded members of the excellent recreational and educational opportunities available for relaxation in St. Tammany.
Retired School Employees Hear Legislative Update : St. Tammany Parish School Board President Jack Loup gives the St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees' Association (STPRSEA) an update on education reform proposals being considered in the current legislative session at the group's March meeting.
STPRSEA Treasurer Carmen Jenkins gives an up-to-date report on the organization finances and reported a recent addition of more than 80 new members at the March 8 meeting.
Photos from past meetings....
March 8, 2012
Important Notice:
STPRSEA Holds Meeting
and Annual Picnic May 17
The St. Tammany Parish Retired School Employees’ Association (STPRSEA) held its annual picnic and final meeting of the school year on Thursday, May 17, at the David Treen Technology Center, located at 2024 Livingston Street in Mandeville.
The meeting included a presentation by Renee Siccone, Assistant Director of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association (LRTA), about recent legislative action on retirement issues. In addition, STPRSEA officers for the coming year were installed and members voted on changes to the association by-laws.
“The annual picnic is always a favorite event for our retirees,” said STPRSEA President Marian Arrowsmith.
For further information about the STPRSEA, contact Marian Arrowsmith at 985-626-5880 or see the association web site at http://sttammanyretirees.org. Plan to attend our next meeting.
Call retired family and friends to attend with you!
LRTA Spring Meeting 2012: Highlights from the Spring Convention
Awards for St. Tammany's Association and District III
The award we got was a Membership Award from the "Louisiana Retired Teachers Association to St Tammany Retired Teachers Association in Recognition of the largest number of Associate Members in 2011" and the District Award.
Several members of the STPRSEA attended the recent Spring Meeting of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Enjoying the meeting and fellowship of other retirees are (left to right) Carolyn Brown, Ida Thomas James, STPRSEA President Marian Arrowsmith, Netria A. Joe and Barbara T. McGary.
State Representative Kevin Pearson, chairman of the House Retirement Committee and Slidell resident, spoke to members of the STPRSEA at a special March 30 meeting called for members to hear Representative Pearson discuss and answer questions about developments in retirement issues before the Legislature.
Photos from past meetings....
March 30, 2012
STPRSEA member Hank Abel discusses retirement and other legislative issues with State Representative Kevin Pearson at March 30 called meeting.
STPRSEA President Marian Arrowsmith welcomes Representative Pearson to meeting with STPRSEA members.
Retired Assistant Superintendent Margo Guilott discusses education issues before the State Legislature with Representative Kevin Pearson and Executive Director of the LRTA Graig Luscombe at the special meeting of the STPRSEA.
Retirees Barbara Henry and Simmie Fairley meet with State Representative Kevin Pearson after his presentation to the STPRSEA.
Above Photo: STPRSEA President Marian Arrowsmith receives a Membership Award given to the STPRSEA in recognition of its having the largest number of LRTA Associate Members in the LRTA in 2011. Presenting the award is LRTA Executive Director Graig Luscombe.
Photo at Right: LRTA District III, of which St. Tammany Parish is a member, receives a Membership Award from LRTA Executive Director Graig Luscombe for having the largest number of LRTA Associate Members in the LRTA in 2011. Accepting for District III is its president, Bertha H. "Bert", Breland, who now is Second Vice President of the LRTA.
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