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:

 

• Coordinate support for and represent retirees and their   beneficiaries in matters affecting their health and other benefits.
• Improve the quality of life and general health and well being of members.
• Influence policy and advocate on behalf of 1937 Act County retirees at the state level in matters of legislation.
• 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?

•  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.

•  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 15 member Board of Directors.  The Board Officer positions are President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and they are elected for a three year term by the membership.  Eight Board Members are appointed as Directors-At-Large by the President.  The RPESJC By-Laws mandate the Immediate Past President, the current Retired Member of the Board of Retirement, and the current Alternate Retired Member of the Board of Retirement be included on the Board of Directors.

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!