NEXT EARTA LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING
Our next luncheon and meeting will be Friday, February 21st at Villa Olivia, starting at 11:30 a.m. The menu and
speaker will be announced soon.
We have had wonderful gatherings at both our September and November luncheons.
September's speaker was Gary Swick, a retired Dist. 300 science teacher and a local expert on the Fox
River. He spoke on the current ecosystem of the Fox River as well as its importance to our community
and to students' education. You can view Gary's video by clicking here.
Our November luncheon featured Steve Huber, a representative of AMBA (Association Member
Benefits Advisor). Steve answered many questions about our insurance coverage. You can contact Steve
at with any questions or concerns that you might have regarding insurance.
Click here to see more photos from the November luncheon.
FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS
February 21, 2025 Villa Olivia
April 25, 2025 Elgin Country Club
June 20, 2025 Elgin Country Club
September 19, 2025 Elgin Country Club
November 21, 2025 Elgin Country Club
For the most up to date information on your pension,
contact the Illinois Teacher Retirement System at: http://trs.illinois.gov
For current information on the activities of the
Illinois Retired Teachers Association
contact them at: http://irtaonline.org
Contact EARTA President, Lucy Niemeier, at:
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IRTAPAC is a statewide, nonpartisan Political Action Committee (PAC) organized by members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association to benefit the entire retired educator community through political contributions to state candidates.
$1.00 a month can easily be donated to the fund. Click here to read more and access the online deduction form.
Pension News : Stay current with what is being discussed regarding our pension and other public pensions. Stay in contact through TRS and IRTA and EARTA online.IRTA (Illinois Retired Teachers Association IRTA, the state association
1. Your TRS defined benefit pension is your economic lifeline, the main
purpose of IRTA is to protect it. Only 13 million workers of the 157
million now employed have a pension with a lifetime guaranteed annuity.
2. IRTA also provides its members with vital information, guidance, and direction about our pension. The
cost of membership to IRTA is $46 yearly. To join IRTA, click here.
More information about other benefits can be found at the Illinois Retired
Teachers Association web page www.irtaonline.orgEARTA (Elgin Area Retired Teachers Association), the local association
Add under this title:
Join our local area group, EARTA. It encompasses the School Districts: U-46, 300, 301, 303. Membership
is open to all retired teachers from those districts. The cost of membership is $25 yearly. EARTA
members may attend our luncheons and general meetings, and may vote at those meetings. For
additional information, contact Lucy Niemeier at
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TRS Insurance information
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has posted dedicated phone numbers for the Medicare Advantage Plan Administrators. If you have questions about the plan being offered, please contact the appropriate carrier below.
State of Illinois MyBenefits Service Center
Eligibility and enrollment 1-844-251-1777 mybenefits.illinois.gov
