Friday, April 7, 2017

Retirement Meeting a Huge Success

On Monday, April 3, 2017, River Falls Area Retired Educators' Association sponsored an informational meeting for Wisconsin Retirement System participants who are considering retirement in the next few years.

Roger Hulne welcoming attendees




Unit President Roger Hulne welcomed more than 115 attendees to the meeting. School districts represented included Spring Valley, St. Croix Central, Ellsworth, Hudson, Prescott, and River Falls. Employees of UW-River Falls were also in attendance.

Presenter Jesse Harness, former school superintendent and CESA director, provided WRS participants with important information regarding the retirement process.


Some of the 115 people attending the meeting
RFArea REA members Larry Harred, Bernie Brohaugh, and
Bonnie Jones-Witthuhn helping out.



Marylin Plansky and Jane Harred 

 RFArea REA members who helped to distribute literature and refreshments, help with the sign-in process, guide attendees to the meeting place, and make sure the meeting was a success included Bernie Brohaugh, Kathleen Drechtrah, Jane Harred, Larry Harred, Roger Hulne, Marylin Plansky, Bonnie Witthuhn-Jones, and Laura Zlogar.