RFArea REA Hosts Retirement Seminar

More than 80 people representing District III school districts--including River Falls, Prescott, Hudson, Roberts, New Richmond, Spring Valley, St. Croix Falls, and UW-River Falls--gathered at the River Falls High School Media Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, for a retirement seminar sponsored by the Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association and hosted by the River Falls Area Retired Educators' Association.

Margarita Hendrickson and Larry
Harred help attendees to register.

Every two years, WREA offers the services of Roger Byers, a  retired employee of the  Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF),  of which the Wisconsin Retirement System is a  part.

RFArea REA President Bernie
Brohaugh welcomes prospective retirees.

The seminar provided crucial information for employees of local school districts and the university who have definite plans to retire or are considering the prospect in the near future.


Byers distributed important information about the steps required in the retirement process.  He also was able to correct misinformation that sometimes leads to fear and confusion when teachers, staff, and administrators start to think seriously about retirement.  He was also available for the many questions posed by those in attendance.

Bernie reports that Byers commended our group for helping to publicize and facilitating the meeting. Thanks to all for a very successful event.  Since those in attendance are offered free first-year membership to WREA and RFArea REA, we hope to see a few new members in the near future.

Roger Byers explains the process of retirement.

Attendees listen while enjoying refreshments provided by
RFArea REA members.  Special thanks to Karen Brohaugh!