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What is RPESJC?
RPESJC is the Retired Public
Employees of San Joaquin County, an all-volunteer
non-profit organization originally incorporated in 1999.
The organization has no paid employees or owns any
property.
RPESJC was organized in response
to the desires of former employees of San Joaquin County and
those on the threshold of retirement to preserve and promote
the general welfare of retired employees of San Joaquin
County.
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Statement of Purpose
The purpose of RPESJC is to:
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Coordinate support for and represent retirees and
their beneficiaries in matters affecting
their health and other benefits.
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Improve the quality of life and general health and
well being of members.
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Influence policy and advocate on behalf of 1937 Act
County retirees at the state level in matters of
legislation.
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Provide education and information through the
organization's newsletter and speakers at general
member luncheons.
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What are
the Benefits of Belonging to RPESJC?
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Statewide Advocacy
There is
strength in numbers, and RPESJC is an active member of the
California Retired County Employees Association
(CRCEA). This statewide organization represents over
200,000 retired "1937 Act County retirees. RPESJC can
sponsor its own legislative proposals or join with CRCEA in
sponsoring important legislation. CRCEA hosts biannual
conferences and RPESJC delegates attend each conference.
There they not only obtain updates on pending State and
Federal legislation that could impact 1937 Act retirees but
interact with peers regarding retiree health and other
benefits. Delegates bring that information back to you.
• Local
Representation
RPESJC also
provides representation for members before the San Joaquin
County Employees Retirement Association (SJCERA) and the San
Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
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Information/Education
At most monthly luncheons, knowledgeable guest speakers
address issues such as healthcare issues and updates,
legislation affecting retirees, investments, elder care
issues, safety and identity protection, recreational, and
other topics. RPESJC publishes a quarterly newsletter, "The
Cattails", which is mailed to all members and to various
retiree organizations in other California counties. Its
purpose is to keep the membership informed of current events
relating to their retirement benefits, information on new
retirees, deceased retirees, and advertise forthcoming
events and activities.
• Social
Interaction
In addition
to the monthly luncheons, RPESJC hosts a catered picnic in
June of each year, as well as a holiday luncheon in
December. These events enable a member to renew old
acquaintances and make new friends.
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Meeting Dates
The RPESJC
Board of Directors meet on the fourth Thursday of each month
at 10:00 am in the conference room of the San Joaquin County
Employees Retirement Association Office, 6 South El Dorado
Street, Stockton. Any member of RPESJC is welcome to attend
the Board meetings.
Monthly
membership luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each
month at a location announced in the RPESJC quarterly
newsletter. RPESJC pays for the first luncheon attended by
new members.
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Governing Board
RPESJC is
governed by a 14 member Board of Directors. The Board
Officer positions, President, Vice president, Treasurer, and
Secretary are elected for a two year term by the
membership. Eight of the Board members are appointed
Directors at Large. The RPESJC By-laws include both the
past President and current Retirement Association Board
Representative (a retiree) to be included on the Board.
In addition
to the Board of Directors, volunteers assist with the
quarterly newsletter, serve on a variety of committees, and
provide various support roles.
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How
to Join
Simply
complete a RPESJC membership
enrollment form (click this link to download) and return
it to the Retirement Association office for processing.
Monthly membership dues of $2.00 will be automatically
deducted from the member's monthly retirement check.
RPESJC is a
strong organization with the welfare and interests of its
membership as its major goal!
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