"And We're Off"

Our August Picnic this year featured new officers, President Tom Callahan, and VP/Program Chair, Dottie Stevens; great picnic food (hamburger, baked beans, hot dogs, chips and a brownie); and Eric Van Winkle, who presented the newly opening Gesa Carousel of Dreams to the members.  

"BFSRA, local Benefit Fairs, and New Active Members"

This is the time of the school year when the local school districts run their Benefits Fairs for their employees.  At these fairs employees can learn about and sign up for such things as insurance, Costco plans, counselor services, dental plans, etc., etc., etc.  Our association is always there with pleasant smiles, lots of hand-outs and application forms.

Thanks to our fearless Membership Committee Chair, Don Parks, 36 new actives filled out applications and joined our association.  Way to go, Don.

I took short video of the Pasco School District Benefits Fair, and thought you might like to see what happens inside what appears to have bee-hive qualities. (Apologies for the quality of the video, I guess a smart iPhone can't do everything.)