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Slate of Officers for 2024, WCRTA Please submit your name on Thursday , 12-07-2023
The Christmas Gathering will be a transition to 2024.
President: _________________ Randy Overbeck
First Vice President: _______________ Esther Larson
Second Vice President: _______________
Co treasurer: Sylvia wardlow
Co Treasurer: Mary Jane Schuler
Recording Secretary: _______________ Buckeye Marv Stotz
Corresponding Secretary: _______________
The Christmas Gathering will be a transition to 2024.
President: _________________ Randy Overbeck
First Vice President: _______________ Esther Larson
Second Vice President: _______________
Co treasurer: Sylvia wardlow
Co Treasurer: Mary Jane Schuler
Recording Secretary: _______________ Buckeye Marv Stotz
Corresponding Secretary: _______________
Hello , Breaking News !!!!!! The current Officers, President , Vice-President, Secretary, and Co Corresponding Secretaries are ending their services as of the end of 2023.
We need at least four members to step up and assume these leadership positions for January, 2024.
According to The Constitution, Article IV, Section 4,
"The election of officers shall be held at the August meeting of WCRTA and shall be open to the full active membership, with those present constituting a quorum and majority (51%) approval vote constituting officer election."
Section 5, "The installation of newly elected officers shall take place at the October meeting of WCRTA."
PLEASE CALL YOUR FELLOW RETIRED TEACHERS , and invite them to the December Christmas meeting, Thursday , 12-07-2023 !!!
All meetings are at the Warren County Educational Service Center, 1879 Deerfield Road Lebanon, OH 45036
Please arrive around 11:30 and the activities start at 12 noon .
We need at least four members to step up and assume these leadership positions for January, 2024.
According to The Constitution, Article IV, Section 4,
"The election of officers shall be held at the August meeting of WCRTA and shall be open to the full active membership, with those present constituting a quorum and majority (51%) approval vote constituting officer election."
Section 5, "The installation of newly elected officers shall take place at the October meeting of WCRTA."
PLEASE CALL YOUR FELLOW RETIRED TEACHERS , and invite them to the December Christmas meeting, Thursday , 12-07-2023 !!!
All meetings are at the Warren County Educational Service Center, 1879 Deerfield Road Lebanon, OH 45036
Please arrive around 11:30 and the activities start at 12 noon .
Please submit your ideas for possible programs for 2024 !!!!
Robyn Rayfield will be speaking in 2024 !!!
Joel M King , Superintendent of Warren County Career Center announced that the Culinary Department is open and we can schedule a DINING EVENT IN 2024 !!!!
Breaking News: VALLEY VINEYARDS , KEN & DODIE SCHUCHTER have returned as owners !!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully WCRTA can have at least 2 events here in 2024 !!!!!!
Robyn Rayfield will be speaking in 2024 !!!
Joel M King , Superintendent of Warren County Career Center announced that the Culinary Department is open and we can schedule a DINING EVENT IN 2024 !!!!
Breaking News: VALLEY VINEYARDS , KEN & DODIE SCHUCHTER have returned as owners !!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully WCRTA can have at least 2 events here in 2024 !!!!!!
IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE :
When you type "www" before a website, the new software says "NOT A SECURE WEBSITE. "
Please DO NOT PANIC , since I get the DAYTON DAILY NEWS , AND I GET THE SAME WARNING / MESSAGE , AND EVERYTHING IS FINE !!
Also use https://www.orta.org for the ORTA WEBSITE !!!!
When you type "www" before a website, the new software says "NOT A SECURE WEBSITE. "
Please DO NOT PANIC , since I get the DAYTON DAILY NEWS , AND I GET THE SAME WARNING / MESSAGE , AND EVERYTHING IS FINE !!
Also use https://www.orta.org for the ORTA WEBSITE !!!!
Important Announcement: New Name for ORTA !!!!!!
THE OHIO RETIREMENT FOR TEACHERS ASSOCIATION !!!!!
This is changed to encourage ACTIVE TEACHERS to JOIN ORTA !!!!!
I believe that active teachers can join for a reduced amount of $10 !!!!
THE OHIO RETIREMENT FOR TEACHERS ASSOCIATION !!!!!
This is changed to encourage ACTIVE TEACHERS to JOIN ORTA !!!!!
I believe that active teachers can join for a reduced amount of $10 !!!!
Buckeye Marv is still attending STRS BOARD MEETINGS , on the third Thursday of the Month, and asking the same questions !!!!!
STRS is probably the worst of the Ohio State Pensions Funds, in terms of low COLAS , terrible investment losses , lack of transparency , etc.
Please VOTE IN 2024 for PRO-REFORM CANDIDATES !!!!!!
BTW , My questions about the fees , shared during the November , 2022 STRS Meeting HAVE STILL NOT BEEN ANSWERED OR ADDRESSED !!!!!!!
STRS is probably the worst of the Ohio State Pensions Funds, in terms of low COLAS , terrible investment losses , lack of transparency , etc.
Please VOTE IN 2024 for PRO-REFORM CANDIDATES !!!!!!
BTW , My questions about the fees , shared during the November , 2022 STRS Meeting HAVE STILL NOT BEEN ANSWERED OR ADDRESSED !!!!!!!
Here is some of my
10-19-2023 , posters , asking the same questions for over a year, and still getting
NO ANSWERS !!!!
What are the FEES paid to there risky overpaid investors , etc. !!!
10-19-2023 , posters , asking the same questions for over a year, and still getting
NO ANSWERS !!!!
What are the FEES paid to there risky overpaid investors , etc. !!!
These were the QUESTIONS THAT BUCKEYE MARV ASKED , IN PERSON , AT THE DECEMBER 15, 2022 STRS BOARD MEETING !!!
Each board member and all the Callan and Cliffwater INVESTMENT PERSONNEL present were given a copy ....................
I am still waiting , for TRANSPARENCY , in the AMOUNT OF FEES CHARGED STRS !!!!!!!
QUESTIONS for STRS BOARD MEMBERS AND INVESTMENT STAFF
November 17 and 18 , 2022
NAME _____________________________
POSITION ___________________________________
God Bless , Buckeye Marv , aka , Marvin Stotz
Webperson for Warren County Retired Teacher Association
www.wcrtmms.weebly.com
Each board member and all the Callan and Cliffwater INVESTMENT PERSONNEL present were given a copy ....................
I am still waiting , for TRANSPARENCY , in the AMOUNT OF FEES CHARGED STRS !!!!!!!
QUESTIONS for STRS BOARD MEMBERS AND INVESTMENT STAFF
November 17 and 18 , 2022
- I request the Board of STRS and all the Investment Staff share two pieces of information addressing the FEES THAT WERE PAID to the past and present investment groups , based on TWO DATES :
- When you first became a Board Member or an Investment Advisor, what was the YEAR _______ , AND WHAT WAS THE CURRENT AVERAGE INVESTMENT FEE _____ % ?
- At this present date , what is the CURRENT AVERAGE INVESTMENT FEE _______ %
- What is the DIFFERENCE IN THESE FEES _______ ?
NAME _____________________________
POSITION ___________________________________
God Bless , Buckeye Marv , aka , Marvin Stotz
Webperson for Warren County Retired Teacher Association
www.wcrtmms.weebly.com
ORTA SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MEETING at the ESC of MONTGOMERY COUNTY , on 10-17-2022
Robyn Rayfield updated members concerning the ongoing Forensic Audit of STRS .
1. STR IS NOT TRANSPARENT.
2. STRS needs to move away from ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF OUR INVESTMENTS.
3. STRS needs to EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES TO INVESTING OUR MONEY.
4. STRS needs to ELIMINATE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL COSTS.
5. The BONUS PAYMENTS need to be simple and understandable to anyone.
6. The CULTURE AT STRS NEEDS TO CHANGE.
Chris DeMarco , ORTA President , shared that we are all a 503-C4 IRS designation , and as such can share POLITICAL EDUCATION INFORMATION .
Also , there is a Spring Election 2023 for an ACTIVE SEAT ON THE BOARD OF STRS !!!!!
BTW , All other Ohio Retirement Systems have provided COLA'S !!!
Brown County , https://browncountyretiredteachers.weebly.com
Dark County , https://dcrta.org
and Highland County , https://hcrta.weebly.com
all shared ideas for programs and ways to get new members !!!!
Robyn Rayfield updated members concerning the ongoing Forensic Audit of STRS .
1. STR IS NOT TRANSPARENT.
2. STRS needs to move away from ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF OUR INVESTMENTS.
3. STRS needs to EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES TO INVESTING OUR MONEY.
4. STRS needs to ELIMINATE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL COSTS.
5. The BONUS PAYMENTS need to be simple and understandable to anyone.
6. The CULTURE AT STRS NEEDS TO CHANGE.
Chris DeMarco , ORTA President , shared that we are all a 503-C4 IRS designation , and as such can share POLITICAL EDUCATION INFORMATION .
Also , there is a Spring Election 2023 for an ACTIVE SEAT ON THE BOARD OF STRS !!!!!
BTW , All other Ohio Retirement Systems have provided COLA'S !!!
Brown County , https://browncountyretiredteachers.weebly.com
Dark County , https://dcrta.org
and Highland County , https://hcrta.weebly.com
all shared ideas for programs and ways to get new members !!!!
STRS Meeting , 09-15-2022 ,
welcoming 3 new POSITIVE members of the Board, Liz Jones , Julie Sellers , and Steve Forman,
Buckeye Marv Stotz , Webperson for WCRTA ,
Dean Dennis , WATCHDOGS OF STRS ,
Robyn Rayfield , Head of ORTA ,
and the Costly Aluminum Eagle ? , Costing HUMDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS !!!
welcoming 3 new POSITIVE members of the Board, Liz Jones , Julie Sellers , and Steve Forman,
Buckeye Marv Stotz , Webperson for WCRTA ,
Dean Dennis , WATCHDOGS OF STRS ,
Robyn Rayfield , Head of ORTA ,
and the Costly Aluminum Eagle ? , Costing HUMDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS !!!
Hello , Here are a few photos from the August Meeting of STRS , and the ORTA persons who were present to witness the HUGE GIVEAWAY OF $$$$ for the 6 % PAY RAISE OF STRS EMPLOYEES , ETC . !!!!
Please consider attending the SEPTEMBER STRS MEETING ,
09-15-2022 , as we welcome 3 new members to the Board of STRS !!!!!!!!
Please consider attending the SEPTEMBER STRS MEETING ,
09-15-2022 , as we welcome 3 new members to the Board of STRS !!!!!!!!
ORTA is celebrating it's 75 th ANNIVERSARY ON 10-12-2022 ,
at the DOUBLETREE INN in WORTHINGTON , OH !!!!!!!!!
Grazing stations (complimentary) and Spirits (cash bar) will be available from 4 - 7 pm !!!!!
Rooms to stay that evening are available at a discount rate .
Please RSVP by 08-31-2022 at 614-431-7002 or
email at admin.assist@orta.org
at the DOUBLETREE INN in WORTHINGTON , OH !!!!!!!!!
Grazing stations (complimentary) and Spirits (cash bar) will be available from 4 - 7 pm !!!!!
Rooms to stay that evening are available at a discount rate .
Please RSVP by 08-31-2022 at 614-431-7002 or
email at admin.assist@orta.org
GREAT NEWS from STRS ELECTIONS !!!!!!!!!!!
ELIZABETH JONES WINS RETIREMENT BOARD SEAT
for retired teachers !!!!!!!!!
JULIE SELLERS and STEVE FORMAN WIN for
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER SEATS on retirement board !!!!!!!!!
ELIZABETH JONES WINS RETIREMENT BOARD SEAT
for retired teachers !!!!!!!!!
JULIE SELLERS and STEVE FORMAN WIN for
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER SEATS on retirement board !!!!!!!!!
ORTA TOWN HALL with STRS !!!!!!!
Wednesday , 02-02-2022 at 1 pm , on ORTA YouTube and ORTA Facebook !!!!
STRS TRUSTEES , Wade Steen and Rudy Fichtenbaum will share ideas on a COLA IN 2022 !!!!!!!!!!
Please download the following Word docuement to view BUCKEYE MARV'S 5 ideas to solve the STRS funding challenge !!!
| orta_._strs_._funding_solution.01312022.docx |
How much $$$$ have we lost , since NO COLA SINCE 2013 ??????
Example : If a person is receiving $50,000 per year ,and NO COLA AT 3% for 8 years times 12 payments per year of $1500 (3% cola )
, then that STRS RETIREE LOST $15,000 , over the last 8 years !!!!!!
Example : If a person is receiving $50,000 per year ,and NO COLA AT 3% for 8 years times 12 payments per year of $1500 (3% cola )
, then that STRS RETIREE LOST $15,000 , over the last 8 years !!!!!!
Christmas Party , 12-03-2021 , Auction Items Setup !!!!!!! WCESC
