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Mountain EchoesMay/JuneCalRTA: Your partner in pension protection2020California Retired Teachers Association – San Jacinto Mountain Division 33Mailing address: 140 E. Stetson Ave., UPS Box 284, Hemet, CA 92543-71392020 GRADUATESRECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPSDivision 33 Board Members President – Gayle Mattson V. Pres-Newsletter/WebmasterSue Breyer Secretary – Elizabeth Midyett Interim Treasurer –Frank Siebke Scholarships/Grants –Sandy Kasper Luncheons/Reservations –Molly Morton Ways and Means –Hilda Guilin Member at Large –Bob ParishLuncheon MeetingDates – 2019/2020OCTOBER 8DECEMBER 10FEBRUARY 11APRIL 14JUNE 2Luncheon Meetings areon second Tuesdays(except June, which is 1stTuesday) at 11:30 a.m.,Seven HillsMembers Club3050 Jacaranda WayHemet, CA 92545CONTACTSArea IX Director**********Ron BreyerDivision 33 is proud to announce theronandsue82@gmail.comrecipienWV RI WKLV \HDU V &DO57 Division 33(951) 252-7101Scholarships. Each year our division offers up to 8 1000 scholarships to graduating students in the Pres. - Gayle Mattsonvalley who plan to pursue a teaching career. It is gmattson1@verizon.net(951) 929-5592unfortunate that we are unable to honor thesesixoutstanding students in person due to ethcancellation of our June luncheon, but they will, V. Pres – News EditorSue Breyernonetheless, receive their scholarship award in timeronandsue82@gmail.comfor their fall classes.Congratulations, seniors!(951) 288-1462ANDREA ORTIZ, a senior at San JacintoHigh School, plans to attend UC Riverside andCalRTAeventually becom e an elementary school teacher.www.calrta.orgASHLEY SANCHEZ is graduating from(916) 923-2200Hamilton High School and plans to attend MSJC then 1750 Howe Ave, Suite 630transfer to Montana State University to earn her Sacramento, CA 95825single subject teaching credential in secondaryCalRTA Division 33English.http://div33.calrta.orgSHELBY READ of Hemet HighSchool will be calrtadivision33@gmail.comattending the University of Oregon with a major inPsychology. Ultimately, her goal is to becomerda 3CalSTRSgrade teacher.www.calstrs.com(800) 228-5453JOANNA RAMIREZ, the scholarshipP. O. Box 15275recipient from West Valley High School, will beSacramento, CA 95851attending Cal State San Marcos, majoringn iEducation. Once she earns her teaching credential,she plans to teach math or science at the high schoollevel.KAYLEE BATEMAN, senior at WesternBoard MeetingsCenter Academy, will attend Liberty University inHeld on the 2nd Tuesdays atLynchburg, Virginia in the fall, with a double major 10:00in a.m. at the new HTAgraphic design and teaching. She plans to use her Office: 901 E. MortonPlace, Suite 3, Hemet. Thedesign skills to teach high school in the future.CINDY CHAVEZ, who was chosen by Board meetings for 20192020 are:Tahquitz High School to receive the CalRTA DivisionSeptember 1033 scholarship, will attend Cal Baptist University inNovember 12the fall and plans to major in Liberal Studies thenJanuary 14March 10earn her teaching credential.May 12Congratulations to all these outstandingJune (TBD)students!! Best wishes from CalRTA Division 33!

P age 2From our PresidentDear CalRTA Friends,My last column was filled with cancellations, and two months that seem an eternity later,COCOVID-19 still dictates our decisions. CalRTA and Division 33 fall schedules are to-be-determined.The CSU system has cancelled in-person classes on its 28 campuses for fall semester, and K-12school districts wrestle with the question of when schools can reopen safely. As COVID-19 casesrise, the best preventions are still to limit person-to-person contact, wear masks, and wash hands!This “new normal” re-examines the basics: health care, family and friends, faith. It’srefreshing to see increased esteem for workers in health care, safety, and education. I supervise student teachersat CSUSB, socialize with working teachers in Delta Kappa Gamma, and serve retired teachers in CalRTA. I’ve neverbeen so proud of teachers and our profession!CalRTA’s mission is to protect and advocate for retired and active educators’ pensions and other retirementbenefits, and to support public education in our communities. This month was an effective example of exactlyhow we do that. Our urgent legislative alert asked CalRTA members to call the seven members of the Assembly’sEmployment and Retirement Committee to oppose AB 2998. That bill proposed to eliminate CalSTRS directbenefit pensions for new educators. The calls were so overwhelming, the committee chair pulled the bill denyingit a hearing! It wasn’t the first time CalRTA directly affected legislation – and it won’t be the last! Public pensionsare increasingly under attack, especially in tough economic times. It’s why membership is so important! Thelarger our numbers, the stronger our voice! CalRTA is the watchdog and dominant voice for pension protection.Speaking of pensions, the May 7th CalSTRS Report and May 14th governor’s revised budget are released.According to CalSTRS, “The portfolio is close to its value at the beginning of the fiscal year. The benefits aresecure and being paid timely.” However, the governor’s proposal is to suspend the legislated ½% increase toCalSTRS until 2023-24. While this doesn’t affect current pensions, it delays the long-term plan to reinstate fullfunding liability from the 2007 recession.Following up on the H.R. 141 Social Security Fairness Act 2019, asking for full repeal of the WindfallElimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), it now has 245 cosponsors, 48 fromCalifornia. 290 cosponsors is the magic number for a mandatory vote!We also fulfill the “support public education in our communities” part of CalRTA’s mission. We continue togive 100 teacher grants (see page 11 of spring’s CalRTA Contact). Our pilot program was developed by VicePresident Sue Breyer, and your Board voted to expand it next school year. This month we gave six 1,000scholarships to valley seniors who will pursue teaching careers in college. And this year again, they’re allfemales! (See page one.)Although we can’t meet, we can still make a difference for active and retired teachers in these challengingtimes. I like the motto in a current television ad, “Stay safe! Stay strong! Stay home!” We can do that! Pleasefeel free to email me at gmattson1@verizon.net if you have questions, concerns, or would just like to connect!Blessings, GayleMay Notes from Elizabeth Midyett, Secretary (full notes here) Board elections have been postponed until October. Two new volunteers are Denise Dawson andMarilyn Shook. Sue Breyer has been appointed Area IX Communications & Technology Chair. Molly and her “calling team” made phone calls to about 100 local members to keep in touch and fillmembers in on event cancellations. Division 33 will send congratulatory emails to current retirees in the Hemet/San Jacinto school districts;additional CalRTA information will be delivered during the summer. Division 33 will expand its online 100 teacher grant opportunities for next year: 3 names will be drawnat 4 luncheons.Division 33 will upgrade its sponsorship of the Hemet San Jacinto Student of the Month program from Bronze( 500/year) to Silver ( 1000/year); sponsorship will be paid with Scholarship Foundation Funds.

Report Your Volunteer HoursDivision 33 Members Give Their TimeTop year for volunteers and hours:2015-2016 63 volunteers 11,498 hrs.This year’s volunteers and hours:2019-2020 34 volunteers4,649 hrs.(Despite COVID-19 )Melinda West-Melrose, 41205 Whittier Ave., Hemet,CA 92544; or email her at mlouwest61@gmail.comDON’T MISS THIS!You are invited to take advantage ofour“free dues for a year” offer byswitchingyour CalRTA dues payment from ayearly 66 check to an automatic STRS deduction.How convenient! If you convert to a simple STRSautomatic deduction, CalRTA Division 33 willreimburse your 66 dues payment for the year. Tomake the switch, contact President Gayle MattsonASAP at (951) 929-5592 or by email atgmattson1@verizon.net.KEEPING IN TOUCHIf you know someone who shouldreceive a card of good wishes,sympathy, congratulations, or someother message from our members,please contact Sherri Domenigoniat (951) 925-4007 with the information or emailSherri at shedom6@yahoo.comFarewell to our friend It is with heavy hearts that wenote the deaths of our Division 33members and friends.ELIZABETH THORSENTHEODORE KRAMERU.S. CITIZENS ADJUST TO A “NEW NORMAL”As people throughout the United States and around the worldpractice “social distancing” and observe “stay at home” orders,questions still abound and anxiety continues to run high.Fortunately there are a number of informational websites andresources that offer up-to-date details about the virus and proposed“next steps” as we head into the spring and summer months. Check out some of the followinginformational links about COVID – 19:Gov. Newsom’s 4 Phase Plan to Reopen California CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)1. Ensure essential businesses are safe, work too https://www.cdc.gov/ramp up testing, make sure hospitals are ready NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)o https://www.nih.gov/for a potential surge and build out contracttracing capabilities. CALIFORNIA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)2. Open up some non-essential businesses (offices,RESPONSEo https://covid19.ca.gov/retail), schools and child care centers, parks, RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMtrails and other public spaces.o https://www.rivcoph.org/coronavi 3. Open ‘higher risk’ workplaces (withrusmodifications): nail salons, hairdressers, gyms, CALRTA CORONAVIRUS RESOURCESentertainment venues, sporting events (no liveo /4. Lift stay-at-home orders (with modifications, ifo CARES Actnecessary).

P age 4Travel the World from the Comfort of Your Own HomeFeeling a bit claustrophobic? Longing to get out and explore the world beyond your front porch?You can do just that from the comfort of your own home if you have a computer at home! Virtualtours are the new craze in this time of isolation. Check out Peru’s MACHU PICCHU, “a simply stunningUNESCO World Heritage site,” or maybe take a 3-minute virtual tour of TOKYO, JAPAN, courtesy ofthe Japan National Tourism Organization. Or perhaps you’re a museum buff and would enjoy a visitto THE LOUVRE MUSEUM in Paris, the PICASSO MUSEUM in Barcelona, the MUSEE D’ORSAY in Paris,or the BRITISH MUSEUM in London. If you are an historian and have a passion for the great historicalmonuments of the world, you may wish to visit the ACROPOLIS in Athens, THE VATICAN in Rome, orthe TAJ MAHAL in India. To start your virtual adventures, just click the links below and enjoy the fun! ours/ rs/ https://www.airpano.com/360photo list top.php -culture/a31900863/best-virtual-tours/SONGS FOR TODAY “Don’t Stand So Close toMe” by The Police“Alone Again, Naturally” byGilbert O’Sullivan“Gimme Shelter” by TheRolling Stones“Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks“Don’t Come Around HereNo More” by Tom Petty andthe Heartbreakers“Out of Touch” by Hall andOates“So Far Away” by CaroleKing“That’s Life” by FrankSinatraMore than 46% of allhouseholds in the statehave responded to the2020 Census. It takesonly 10 minutes to complete, and with today’s socialdistancing, it’s the perfect time to complete the formonline, by phone, or by mail. It offers a snapshot of ournation – who we are, where we live, and so much more.The results will show where communities need newschools, new clinics, new roads, and services forfamilies, older adults and children. Results will alsohelp determine how billions of dollars in funds areallocated to programs such as Medicaid, Head Start,and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), as well as school lunch programs, highwayconstruction and education. To complete the censusonline, go to my2020census.gov, or to respond byphone, call 844-330-2020. Don’t delay! Do it today!questions4calrta@gmail.comGot questions? Need answers? Don’t know whoto contact? If you have a question about CalRTA(i.e., dues, changing personal information,accessing instructional videos or other resourceson the CalRTA website), use this email anytime anda CalRTA CTC (Communications and TechnologyCommittee) Specialist will respond. Div. 33 VicePresident, Sue Breyer, is now part of the CTC team!

In Focus: Division 33 Members!Retired teachers volunteer hundreds of hours each year in a variety ofcapacities, and in this trying time of COVID-19, it’s “business as usual” forthese altruistic folks. Our very own CalRTA members have risen to theoccasion and devotedtheir time and effort tohelping out in time ofneed. At left, MarilynShook sews masks todonate to family, friends,hhospitals and doctors offices in California, NewYork, Arizona, Illinois,Indiana, South Carolinaand Missouri. Using a tutorial on YouTube, and an easy-to-follow pattern,she has made over 200 masks and continues to receive orders every day forall different sizes, from children to adults, averaging 14-16 per day. FOLLOWTHIS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO MAKE YOURS.Division 33 members have had no problem staying busy and helpingothers during the “stay at home” restriction, mostly exercising, walking,reading, gardening, cleaning house and binge-watching TV shows and movies.Many have stayed in touch with friends and family with regular phone callsand emails, while others have ventured into the world of technology andgathered together virtually with apps such as Zoom, Facetime, GoogleHangouts, or Android Duo. Tim Mathos spends his time at home reading andplaying his guitar as he continues his recuperation from recent heart surgery,while Elizabeth Midyett takes a 2-hour walk every morning then volunteersher time to transport some of her elderly neighbors to their medicalappointments. Denise Dawson regularly checks on her elderly neighbors andattends virtual gym classes on ZOOM (after teaching others how to use theapp), and Walt Pleasnik, in addition to learning “on the fly” how to conductdistance learning with his MSJC students, has helped friends with yardworkand shopping. Jan Powell, whose daughter and son-in-law began a volunteerproject, Operation Mask Lift, about 4 weeks ago to ship nearly 250,000procedure masks and K95s to areas most in need, has received and redistributed some of these masks to agencies in need. New member ColleenBarton – this year’s Hemet Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year – afirst grade teacher at Hemet Elementary, has distributed food to families atHemet El and has spent her time preparing for online instruction with herstudents, while Vivian Hasapes has “gone after weeds with a vengeance,”stayed remotely connected with friends and family, passed out face masksand checked on her neighbors. Former Div. 33 President, Marv Nottingham,continues to contribute to our local Valley Restart shelter while our currentpresident, Gayle Mattson, checks in with many of our older Division 33members with phone calls, emails and cards. Thank you, one and all, forshowing that “We’re all in this together!” #CalRTAstrong“Everyone stayhome, stay safe,stay healthy. Pleaseremain positiveduring this difficulttime. And rememberto check on eachother. We will seeeach other again andget to visit face toface (probably with aface mask!)” Marilyn ShookTreasurer’sReportBy Frank SiebkeCurrent CheckingAccount Balance: 10,753.83ScholarshipFoundationBalance: 146,630.19ScholarshipDonations 201920 School Year: 2058.00(full report here)

P age 6NEW MEMBERS!Colleen Barton – Teacher, Hemet ElementaryTara O’Malley – Principal, Alessandro HSAzar Boney – Retired, WinchesterMary Margaret Key – Retired, TemeculaVirginia Roberts –Retired, Moreno ValleyDiane Van Lue – Teacher, Hemet USDDIVISION 33 AWARDS TWO 100 TEACHER GRANTSAmber Pollock (left), a 1st and 2nd grade teacher at McSweenyElementary School in Hemet, and Stephanie Roush (right), a 4thgrade teacher at Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School in Temecula, were randomly selected from nearly 80 applicants to receiveCalRTA Division 33’s 100 Teacher Grant for April. Amber isusing the money to provide struggling families from her schoolwith reading and writing materials for their children. Many parents are newly unemployed and facing serious hardship during this COVID-19 pandemic. Stephaniepurchased a “Dot Creativity Kit” to engage her students in coding, creating, building and using theirimagination while having fun. CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes for much future success!CalRTA Cancels StateConventionBy Ron Breyer, Director Area IXCalRTA has made several major decisions concerning our activities as they relate to thepandemic. First of all, the State Board has been meetingvia webinar and intends to do so for the duration of thecrisis. Secondly, the Board has cancelled the 2020CalRTA Convention. Bylaws revisions are on hold untilfurther notice. Area level elections for Director andNominations and Elections chair will be held sometime inJune. At this time, Ron Breyer is running for Directorunopposed and Jim Jones is running for N & E chair, alsounopposed. Anyone who wishes to run for either of thesetwo CalRTA positions should contact either Ron Breyer,Jim Jones or your Division President.Voting on the 2020-2021 CalRTA budget will bedone by the Board on May 12 via webinar. The viabilityof the September Fall Leadership Conference, which isscheduled to be held on a cruise ship, will be discussedand probably decided on June 30. As these decisions aremade by the Board, you will be informed.In the meantime, stay safe and remember thatCalRTA is still working for retired educators’ interestsand will continue to do so for the duration of this crisis.2020-21 LUNCHEONS SCHEDULEDOCTOBER 13; DECEMBER 8;FEBRUARY 9; APRIL 13; JUNE 2Our guests will include Sandy Kasperand a talk about birds of prey; “TheBone Zone” Christmas Concert, GayleHepner on Expanding CASA, Dr. RogerSchultz on MSJC, and our annualScholarship luncheon.DIVISION 33 MEMBERSHIPSEES INCREASECalRTA Division 33 is one of only two AreaIX Divisions that have seen growth over thepast year. Let’s continue to reach out to newand recent retirees and share with them thevalue of CalRTA membership!Membership as of April 1, 2020CalRTAArea IXDiv. 33Last Year39,0453,084278This Year37,7293,027283

SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINSCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION(CURRENT DONATIONS 2058.00)CalRTA Division 33 has a proud tradition of providing up to eight 1000 Scholarships annually to graduating seniors who desire tobecome teachers. Scholarships are granted to students from bothcomprehensive and alternative high schools in the Hemet andSan Jacinto school districts who meet the scholarship criteria. Please help us continue this worthwhile traditionwith your 100% tax-deductible donation. We provide you with three easy options to donate:1. CALRTA MUGS: Place cash and/or check donations in our white CalRTA mugs ateach luncheon. Checks payable to SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIPFOUNDATION.2.PERSONAL CHECK: Mail check to Frank Siebke or place in CalRTAMug. If you desire to honor the memory of a fellow member or educator,please let Frank know where/to whom to send the note: Payable to: SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Mail to: Frank Siebke/CalRTA, 140 E. Stetson Ave., UPS Box 284, Hemet,CA 925433.BEQUEATH FUNDS FROM YOUR ESTATE: Our foundation is a 501c3non-profit organization. Your future contribution will help to ensure thatDivision 33 continues to fund our valley’s many high school scholarships.Please share this information with your financial planner. Email GayleMattson, Division 33 President at gmattson1@verizon.net. She will consultour division’s financial advisor to make your bequest process as easy aspossible.Enrollment Form: https://calrta.org/join-us/Name:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone: ()District:E-Mail:Division # (if you know – Hemet/San Jacinto is #33)CalRTAmembershipdues are only 66 per year.Join today.RBDIV33Have 66 per year deducted from your CalSTRS pension when retired (preferred) or pay 66 by check annually.Send information on CalSTRS deduction or CLICK HERE for formRetired or not, please join us!Educators need to stick together. 66 Check enclosed, payable to CalRTAMail to: CalRTA1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 630Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 923-2200 or (800) 523-2782

P age 8California Retired Teachers AssociationNON-PROFIT ORGSan Jacinto Mountain Division No. 33MOUNTAIN ECHOESU.S. POSTAGE PAIDHEMET CA140 E. Stetson Ave., UPS Box 284Hemet, CA 92543-7139PERMIT NO. 549INSIDEYOUR NEWSLETTERArea IX Director: Ron BreyerPresident: Gayle MattsonEmail: calrtadivision33@gmail.comWebsite: http://div33.calrta.orgFacebook: calrta division 33CalRTA: www.calrta.org (916) 923-2200CalSTRS: www.calstrs.com (800) 228-5453Division 33 Luncheon MeetingsSeven Hills Members Club3050 Jacaranda WayHemet, CA 9254511:30 am meet & greet;12:00 lunchOctober 8December 10February 11April 14June 2Call Molly Morton: 951-925-7001to make a reservationContact info .Luncheon cancelled Board Meeting dates.President’s message .Board Minutes .Coronavirus info .Volunteer hours Ride Sharing .Farewell Friends . Dues Offer Virtual travel links . 2020 Census Info .Questions4calrta .In Focus . .Treasurer’s Report Convention Update.New Members .Teacher Grants .2020-21 Luncheons .CalRTA Application .Scholarship Donation p. 1p. 1p. 1p. 2p. 2p. 3p. 3p. 3p. 3p. 3p. 4p. 4p. 4p. 5p. 5p. 6p. 6p. 6p. 6p. 7p. 7

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May 05, 2020 · 2015-2016 63 volunteers 11,498 hrs. This year’s volunteers and hours: 2019-2020 34 volunteers 4,649 hrs. (Despite COVID-19 ) Melinda West-Melrose, 41205 Whittier Ave., Hemet, CA 92544; or email her at mlouwest61@gmail.com Report Your Volunteer Hours KEEPING IN TOUCH If you know someone who should receive a card of good wishes,

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