September 2024 Newsletter

ILA RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION INC.

4060 Red Bluff Rd

Pasadena, Texas 77503

SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

THE SEPTEMBER MEETING WILL BE ON

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18^TH AT LOCAL 24 AT THE REGULAR TIME OF 12:00 NOON

On Wednesday August 21^st the regular meeting of ILA Retirees’ Association was called to order by President Albert Janda at 12:00 noon with an opening prayer.

The guest speaker was J. Wesley Forte of Prudential Financial. He addressed the membership and spoke about several plans which Prudential offered. The first of these were a Buffer Annuity that was available to help protect against Stock Market changes and that allows investors to participate in some market gains while offering some protection against losses. The second thing he mentioned was a 529 plan which is a tax advantaged plan that can be used to help save on education related expenses such as tuition, housing and supplies and is one of the best ways to save for college. Lastly he spoke about long term care that would help provide some assistance against costs incurred with the costly expense of medical and hospital stays. Brother Jerry Hibbler thanked Mr. Forte for coming and speaking at our meetings.

The minutes of the August regular and executive board meetings were read and discussed and a motion to accept as read was made and seconded. Approved by membership.

The Treasurer’s report was read by Brother Richard Newcomb and approved by membership.

President Albert Janda spoke briefly about the “Buddy Raspberry Scholarship” and a list of awarded participants to this program was made available. Brother David Keller told the membership that he believes the application for those who want consideration for this scholarship is online only. For online application can be made through www.wgma.org tab Scholarship.

Under new business Brother Sammy Wells told membership about the Trustee meeting last week and that he was told that there is still a problem with long term care surrounding physical therapy. Brother Wells told the body that the number of active participants in our plan has decreased from 759 in October 2022 to 732 in October 2023.  Brother J. Hibbler thanked Brother Wells for his reports and that he is doing a great job of providing information to our group. Brother Hibbler spoke to body about how we have a strong foundation and asked for everyone to stand up and to support our union if we were to go on Strike. President Albert Janda asked the membership that if anyone would like tobe nominated for the position on the Executive Board left vacant by Brother Lambert please speak to anyone on the board for consideration. We closed the meeting with drawings for the gift cards and the lottery number drawings.

The regular Executive Board Meeting met on September 4^th at 10:00 am following a prayer by Brother James Weiskopf. President Janda asked that we keep Brothers Victor Bass, Brother Derryl Wood and Brother Vic Landgrebe in our prayers for their recent illnesses.

We also discussed the October 5^th festival in which we will have Mexican food plates catered and tickets will be $15 each. Food serving time will be from 11am to 2 pm.  Door prizes were discussed and we plan to have a Microwave, Color TV and a Keurig Coffee Maker. One prize each hour. You must be present or have someone present with your ticket to win. Volunteers would be greatly appreciated in setting up for the October 5^th festival by contacting any board members.

We now have a website dedicated to retirees’ group and is available by visiting ilaretirees.org .  Please view our website and let me know what you think. Contact Randy Weber at randyweber1351@yahoo.com or by phone at 832 715 7108, Thank You.

In addition to our gift card raffle we will have a 6 Piece Steak Knife Set by Buck Royalty line of Custom Cutlery. Tickets will be sold for $5 each and we will continue the knife set raffle through September.  Lunch for the September 18^th membership meeting will be hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and green beans.  Desserts and iced tea will also be available. Meeting adjourned at 12:20pm followed by closing prayer by Brother David Janda.

The Regular Meetings are every 3^rd Wednesday of each month (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER) at 12 pm at Local 24 Union Hall 4060 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena Texas, 77503.

The Executive Board meets the 1^st Wednesday of each month 10am. (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER) 2 weeks before the scheduled members meeting at Local 1351 2145 Alabama St. Pasadena, Texas 77503

Newsletter For contributions and stories please contact any officer or Randy Weber either by email randyweber1351@yahoo.com or Cell 832-715-7108.

Your 2025 dues are being now accepted till Febtuary 28th.  Please mail to this address in care of Richard Newcomb and make the check out to ILA Retirees Assn. (no cash) If not received by February 28, you will be dropped, and no further newsletters will be sent to you. You may also pay at the meeting.

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