Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts

The Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts is an organization committed to serving the needs and interests of its members based on democratic principles. We encourage the use of our members' collective power to promote their economic and social well being while utilizing their professional background and collegiality to develop a sense of community. As an organization devoted specifically to retired educational personnel, the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts stands as their advocate and is committed to taking any necessary action to promote and protect the interest of its members.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter

Save the date: REAM Advocacy Day 2010 - May 11, 2010, 12 - 2 PM. We will be meeting in Nurses' Hall at the MA Statehouse.

Pension Study Commission Report: attached is the report filed on behalf of the Public Pension Study Commission

Membership Renewal: Membership Renewal for the October 2009-September 2010 year has begun. Members can renew their membership online via a secure paypal transaction with either a valid paypal account or a major credit card. Click here to renewal a one year membership or a three year membership.

Fact Sheet - REAM prepared this information for use at our 3rd Annual Lobby/Advocacy Day that was held at the Statehouse on May 4. This information is useful for members when speaking to their local legislators about COLA and pension reform.

Legislative Update: Our Statewide Legislative Committee has coordinated local advocacy training meetings for chapter leaders across the Commonwealth. These meetings were coordinated for local chapter leaders but any REAM member is welcome to attend. Dates/Locations are: January 29 (Leominster Public Library); February 8 (Raymond Sullivan Public Safety Complex, Sprinfield); February 12 (Burlingto Public LIbrary); and February 26 (Wildcats Cafe, Weymouth High School). Each meeting is scheduled to run 10 -11:30 AM. Please contact the office if you are interested in attending. Details of certain bills including the bill numers are listed on our legislation page.

New travel opportunities are available to REAM members through Collette Vacations. Details are listed under travel opportunities.

Pre-Retirement Seminars - REAM cordially invites all administrators and educators to a workshop on preparing for retirement. We have scheduled seven different seminar locations. For dates and times, please contact our seminar specialists at (800) 644-3422.

REAM is now offering a multi-year membership. Membership dues for the October 2008-September 2009 have increased to $30. Also available for the first time is a multi-year membership - 3 years for $80. Renewing your membership is a great way to make sure that your membership stays active in REAM for the coming year. A membership form is available online and also was included in the Summer and Fall editions of the Educators Voice.

Ream's Retirement Planning Guide

WEP/GPO Update - REAM continues to closely monitor this issue. Officials from REAM have joined with others from the affected states at a recent NRTA/AARP meeting in September. Hearings by the Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy have re-energized our members. Emails, phone calls and letters are highly encouraged to your US Congressman and US Senators. Key testimony given at the November 6 ,2007, hearing was from a retired teacher from Massachusetts. REAM is actively working with the Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security and with the fifteen other states that are negatively affected by the WEP/GPO.

For any questions regarding the Association or any information found on this website, please contact Executive Director Hillari Wennerstrom.