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Lark's Message
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Dear Retirees,

The Executive Board of Northern New Jersey wants to thank you for attending the Opening Social of ’24 ~ ’25 on Wednesday, 11th September at Segovia Mesón in Carlstadt. After honoring the victims of 9/11, the afternoon was spent enjoying the ambience, chatting and partaking of the delicious hors d’oeuvres.  Everyone agreed it was a lovely affair. Therefore, the Executive Board has decided we will do it again, every year!! To thank the members that participated, a raffle was held at the closing of the afternoon. Cynthia Mullins~Simmons was the winner and was awarded a free invite to the next Unit’s social to be held in December. 

 

Some of you have suggested that we, the members, meet here in New Jersey, visit different restaurants, eat and have some fun, entertaining activities for all to participate in and to attract new members as a strategy help make the Unit stronger. The Executive Board heard you…We feel that it is important to continue to learn, be engaged with others to support a rich retirement. There is a plan to have “Zip Code Meetings” to inform new and hear from former retirees what is of interest to you. Come on, let’s do it!!

General Membership Meeting

Our General Membership Meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall, Community Baptist Church, 224 First St., Englewood, NJ on Monday, 

7th October at 12pm. (Lunch will be served…Please RSVP to: csannjretirees@gmail.com  with your intentions of attending so we may prepare for you.) The guest speakers will be a New Jersey attorney representing Feldman, Kramer and Monaco (the Legal Service Law Firm serving the Union along with Steve Kramer, Partner of the Firm), and a representative from Social Security of New Jersey. You are invited to come join us whether you are a member of the Unit or not. If you are not a member, this is a great opportunity to join our unit. Dues for re- enrollment or new membership can either be mailed or paid on the 7th, October. (Enrollment form is attached)

Dues

Your dues go toward defraying cost to various events and the Unit’s expenses. The dues entitle you to:  Two (2) General Membership Meetings; two (2) informative Newsletters; discounted cultural, social, and educational activities; informative emails and the opportunity to socialize with old colleagues and make new friends. (A Membership Application is attached for your convenience.  If you are reading this letter on the Website, look under EVENTS for an application.)

 

Cost of Living Adjustment

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for September 2024 ~ August 2025 is 1.8% (applied to the first $18,000 of the maximum retirement benefit or $27 per month) for eligible retirees.  To be eligible for COLA, you must be: 

  • 62 and retired at least 5 years; or,

  • 55 and retired at least 10 years; or,

  • A retiree receiving a NYC TRS disability benefit for at least 5 years, regardless of age; or

  • A surviving spouse of an eligible retiree receiving a lifetime benefit.  (By law, the spouse receives an increase equal to one-half the COLA the retiree would have received.)

  • Retirees who become eligible for the COLA after September will receive the adjustment when first eligible.

Retiree Chapter Regional Election

This is an election year.  Every 3 years, CSA conducts elections for all elected positions. In addition to the election of CSA Retiree Chapter officers and Executive Board, Regional officers (Unit Leader and Treasurer) will also be elected. Would you like to utilize your proven innate leadership skills here in NNJ? Providing you are in good 

standing, simply SELF NOMINATE for either or both positions. (More information to follow.) 

 

Activities ~ Please mark your calendar for Events of 2024

October      7    NNJ Unit General Membership Fall Meeting 

November  2    CSA Annual Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan

                         (Cost - $125 for the entire day. Will be subsidized by  

                             the Unit.) Breakfast free for retirees. 

December  4     NNJ Winter Celebration 

                        (Will be subsidized by the Unit.)

 

WELCOME TO ALL…We look forward to seeing you at the General Membership Meeting on Monday, 7th October at 12:00pm.  (The space in the Fellowship Hall allows for social distancing)

 

Lark Morrison

Unit Leader

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