August Luncheon: "The Picnic"

Elaine Banks presents Rep. Larry Haler
with a certificate of our appreciation. 

The opening BFSRA Luncheon welcomed 90 attendees for the annual Indoor Picnic featuring a Buffet of Pulled Pork and salads, and a Chef’s Salad.  The choices were nearly evenly divided and members commented on their appreciation of food quality even with an increase cost to $17.

Andy Eads took pictures including legislative committee and Representative Larry Haler with certificate from BFSRA recognizing his outstanding public service. In his remarks he commented on Plan 1 COLA saying he had recommended 2% but only could get 1.5% at this time.

Sam and Bill get everyone up on one foot.  

New banners were displayed with some addition to include health. The Health Committee gave an update on new Medicare Cards and lead us in an activity of standing on one foot at a time.  Expected 30 seconds, not many made it.  Advice: pick up the work out.  Thank you Sam and Bill.

Dottie Stevens, Larry Haler, Elaine Banks, Jim and AJ Foster

The Legislative Committee hit hard on VOTING!  Also reminding us of the “Meet the Candidates” BFSRA Luncheon on September 24^th with extended time from 11:30 to 1:30 pm.  There is time for presentations and questions.  Candidates for contested positions are anticipating talking with us.  We know that positions in the 16^th and 8^th will be hotly contested and look forward to hosting this open forum where you can listen, interact, and decide.  Thank you, AJ and Jim Foster, and Elaine.



Membership Committee shared new $10 premium for new members and that our Unit would also cover the in-betweens that are on cash only or WSSRA only with the $10 for those moving to direct payroll deduct. There were takers to the Treasurer’s approval.  Thank you Don.

Kathy Parks wins the basket drawing. 

Drawing for free lunches and a basket were met with enthusiasm.  The basket was chosen first and Dottie admitted to being involved with a friend to offer this prize.  Kathy Parks won!!  It was also revealed that BFSRA Baskets for the June Convention included splits of wine from Nancy and Hank Sauer.  Thank you Sauers; Nancy was a guest at the Luncheon. (see basket picture)


* Thanks to Madam President, Dottie Stevens for the report, and to Andy Eads for the photos.