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July Day Trip to the Nethercutt CollectionAs of June 22 there were only 17 openings left for the July 9 trip to the Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar. We will board a chartered bus at the Emeriti Center at 10:00 a.m. and start back at 3:30 p.m. There will be a no-host lunch at 12:00 Noon. The Nethercutt Collection is the world's largest collection of classic luxury automobiles, displayed in an appropriately opulent setting with a self-guided tour. At 1:30 p.m. we will take a guided tour, with entertainment, of the amazing automated musical instrument collection. A highlight of the musical instruments is to hear "Rhapsody in Blue" as Gershwin himself played it. Also included is a tour of a private Pullman car and a Merle Norman Cosmetics facility. Admission to the collection is FREE. Your only cost will be $10.00 for the chartered bus and your no-host luncheon. Questions: contact Dick Martin at (323) 343-1146 or by e-mail to dickmar@msn.com. To confirm your registration, please send a check made payable to USC SRA for $10.00 per person along with your name, street address, and e-mail address to: SRA Day Trip, c/o Dick Martin, 3585 Tacoma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065-1725. SRA Elects New Officers at June General MeetingAt its June 8, 2009, General Meeting, SRA members unanimously approved the slate of officers presented by Harriet Servis. Elected were John Hisserich, President; Jeanne and Bob Church, Co-Vice Presidents; Helen Jones, Secretary; and Dick Martin, Treasurer.
The meeting also featured "Chair Dancing." Members' feet kept time to the music, arms waved, and a good time was had by all. Thanks to Lynn Williams, Program Chair, for introducing attendees to a "fun" way to get some exercise. Also on the program was Diana Seyb (Employee Recruitment Services) and two of her colleagues, Gloria Gamboa and Carolina Castillo, who encuraged retirees to sign up for Trojan ENCORE. Units currently are interested in hiring USC retirees for part-time and/or short-term work. A background in how the university works is a big plus. Carolina brought information about some real jobs that she has for this summer and fall. For more information, contact Carole Gustin, Trojan ENCORE Coordinator, at cgustin@usc.edu. [NOTE: Video highlights from the General Meeting may be viewed on YouTube in three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.] Dick Martin Receives 2009 J. Tillman Hall Award
Recommended Reading on Successful AgingHelen Dennis, keynote speaker at the 2008 Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) conference in Los Angeles, has provided USC retirees with a list of recommended books on successful aging, brain health, etc. The list is available at colleaguesforlife.blogspot.com. Q&A About Retiring from USCThe USC Emeriti Center, in conjunction with the USC Benefits Office, has produced a list of “Commonly Asked Questions” for pre-retirees and retirees alike. Thirty-two frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the answers to them are divided into seven categories: the retirement process, retiree privileges, finances, health issues, Social Security, Medicare, and information about the USC retiree community. This Web page also features links to the resources discussed. USC Retirement Savings Program Web PageThe USC Benefits Office has created a series of Web pages providing information about the newly-instituted Retirement Savings Program. Among the features are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), forms for enrolling in the new program, and a resource library of videos and brochures. Check out this page by clicking here. Upcoming Events of InterestThursday, July 16, 2009 Introducing the SRAThe USC Staff Retirement Association was founded to:
MembershipAll members of USC staff and their spouses/partners are eligible for membership. There is no age restriction. Active and retired staff are encouraged to join. Dues are as follows:
Click here or at the left for an SRA membership application form in PDF format. SRA Meetings, Programs, and Other ActivitiesThe SRA holds three regular general meetings per yearSeptember, December, and June. It also holds one annual Staff Recognition Luncheon sponsored by the Senior Vice President to honor recent retireesusually in March. Programs are included in each regular general meeting. In cooperation with the Retired Faculty Association, the Emeriti Center, and the Emeriti College, additional programs are held throughout the year. Click here to see examples of some recent SRA programs. The SRA usually organizes two visits per year to places of interest in the Los Angeles area. There is normally a fee to cover expenses. Some recent day trips have included visits to the:
Disney Concert Hall Special events are also held from time to time. The last special event was “Carousel,” a play presented by students from the USC School of Theatre. CommunicationsThe Staff Retirement Association reaches out to its members in several ways including the following:
OrganizationA Board of Directors meets monthly (except the months with a general meeting). There are opportunities for serving on the Board as an elected officer, a committee/event chair, or a member-at-large. Service on committees and participation in coordinating events is also available. If you would like to serve, contact SRA President John Hisserich at hisserich@sbcglobal.net. |
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