The Old to the New:  May 2022 and August 2022

May marks the "end" of the 2021-2022 year and sets the transition to the new school year 2022-2023.  BFSRA makes a similar transition, usually not having a July Luncheon over the summer.  This year, however, we wanted to recognize our Active members by inviting them to a lunch in their honor on July 18.  While participation was a bit sparse, it was great to get together with them, and let them know how glad we are that they are members.  The May 2022 Luncheon was well attended and included the installation of officers for 2022-2023.

New Officers

On to August and the start of the new (school!) year.  The first BFSRA luncheon of the (new) school year was held on August 22nd at the Red Lion in Pasco.  

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Coming up quickly are the Pasco School District Benefits Fair (August 29, 2022) at the Patio of the Edgar Brown Stadium from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and the Richland School District Benefits Fair (September 29, 2022) at the new Richland School District Building on Keene Road from 2 - 6 p.m.  BFSRA will be hosting an informational booth at each of these events.

The next BFSRA Luncheon will be held September 26, 2022 at the Pasco Red Lion.  Peter Diedrick, WSSRA Legislative Director, and Alan Burke, WSSRA Executive Director will share the latest on legislation and insurance changes

A New Year Begins - Time for Lunch(eons)!

 With the start of the new year came the re-start of hopes for a more "normal" BFSRA schedule.  

Our first BFSRA Luncheon in almost two years took place on January 10, 2022, with approximately 60 BFSRA members and guests in attendance at the Pasco Red Lion, which will serve as the location of BFSRA Luncheons through May 2022.   This luncheon featured our Superintendents' Panel (Dr. Traci Pierce - Kennewick SD; Dr. Michelle Whitney - Pasco SD; Dr. Shelley Redinger -  Richland SD), and was also available to all members via Zoom.

The February 28th BFSRA Luncheon featured a visit with Meriwether Lewis (disguised as member Glen Allison!) who shared his experiences and travels with Captain William Clark.  E-8 Representative Sharon Hosely gave an update on current work at the local and state levels.

  

Member Glen Allison starring as reenactor of Meriwether Lewis.

Our third Luncheon of 2022 took place on March 28.  Our special guest was Elizabeth McLoughlin, Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center, who described the amazing work being done there, and answered numerous questions. WSSRA President Bruce Boyer and Executive Director Alan Burke literally flew in with updates on state work, and President-Elect Brad Beal joined on the big screen via Zoom.

Our April 25, 2022 Luncheon featured a fascinating talk and presentation by member Rosann Ferris, who discussed her experiences in "Life in Iran, 1970."

Our final luncheon of the 2021-2022 school year will take place on May 23.  It will feature our customary Celebration of Life, recognizing those members who have passed on.  In addition, unit officers will be installed at this meeting.

BFSRA Meeting November 22, 2021

 November 22, 2021, the first effort to meet in person for our monthly luncheon was a success due to the fact members were wanting to eat out, see friends and hear the beautiful voice of Mary Lou Gnoza and the keyboard magic by Steve Haberman" Peter Diedrick was our guest and shared the latest news regarding  legislation. He is the Legislative Director of WSSRA.