Installation of Officers for 2019 - 2020

BFSRA's newly elected officers were installed by WSSRA President, Linda Averill, at our May luncheon.

Pictured, L to R, are Linda Averill, Victoria Russell, President; Elizabeth Friedrich, President-Elect; Lew Edming, Secretary; and Marlys Mayer, Treasurer. 






Dr. Alan Burke, Executive Director of WSSRA, also attended the May luncheon. He spoke regarding the recent legislative action in Olympia where, once again, we came away with NO COLA, but a $15/month increase in our Medicare subsidies.  Dr. Burke shared that for those of us in Plan I who retired in and around the year 2000, our pensions have decreased by 15% in value in the last 19 years. 

Celebration of Life

In honor of those of whom we lost this last year, 

a rose for each of them was placed in a vase and their names read. 

Vickie Evans provided the music. 

Free Jazz from the Dave Clark Saxtette Group

Three Rivers Saxtette

Thanks to Don Parks for inviting Dave Clark (not the Dave Clark Five Dave Clark), but Dave Clark of the Three Rivers Saxtette Quartet to present a true Concert Event at our April luncheon.  If you missed it, you missed out.

Crank up your speakers and catch a small bit of their performance by clicking the picture.

The following, borrowed from the Joe Lane Real Estate team page:      

"The Three Rivers Saxtette is a Saxophone Quartet comprised of Dave Clark on Soprano/Alto Saxophone, Bill Murray on Alto Saxophone, Wayne Land on Tenor Saxophone and Doug Edwards on Baritone Saxophone. Playing on the rhythm section for the band are Kelin Kreider on Electric Bass and Jerry Larson on Drums.

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument commonly used to produce Jazz music. The mind and body get to benefit a lot from listening to this type music. Studies show that the sound of Saxophone can actually raise the heartbeat and makes one motivated. Indulging in Jazz also relieves stress and reduces anxiety. Enjoy these benefits as you delight in the performance of the Three Rivers Saxtette at the Emerald of Siam."