The Washington State School Retiree's Association held its
annual state convention in Pasco
this last June 5th - 7th.
The convention featured: key note speakers, two banquets,
No-Host Socials, Opening Ceremonies, a Celebration of Life for those members
who passed this year, a Scholarship Luncheon for the many high school student
winners who intend to pursue education as a career, Legislative Committee and
PAC workshops, election and installation of new officers for 2017-2018, an
After Dinner Dance that featured the Tri-Cities Big Band, and a workshop
entitled, "All You Ever Wanted to Know About Wine."
The local planners were: Helen Bakshas, Dottie Stevens, Don
Parks, Elaine Banks, Ardyth Eakins, Helen Bruggeman, and Jim Bumgarner.
