Legislature Establishes Education Retirees’ Trust Fund

Governor Kay Ivey has signed the Education Retirees’ Trust Fund (SB61) into law. The fund was established by the state legislature with the exclusive purpose of providing periodic bonus checks to public education retirees. While the bill providing funding for the trust fund was not passed this session, establishing the trust fund itself is a huge step in the right direction. Many thanks to everyone who contacted their legislators to ask for their support for the bill!

 

UA To Deactivate Swipe-Only ACT Cards July 12

The University of Alabama is saying goodbye to the old, swipe-only Action Cards on July 12. These are the cards that were issued until 2017. UA retirees utilizing on-campus libraries and recreation centers who still have these cards will need to have a replacement card made. Obtaining a new card is not necessary if not using the on-campus recreation center and library services. Those in need of a replacement will need to visit the Action Card Office in the Campus Drive Parking Deck located at 451 Campus Drive East during business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Retirees who have already received the new, NFC tap card featuring Big Al will not need a replacement. For questions and assistance, contact the Action Card Office at 205-348-2288 or action.card@ua.edu.

 

Interested in Serving on a Committee?

TUARA needs your help! We’re looking for members to help with programs, membership recruitment, community service, communication and more. Please respond to this message if you would like to serve on a committee in the coming year. Thanks for your support in making TUARA a stronger organization!

 

Keep Track of Volunteer Hours

After a break from collecting volunteer hours during the pandemic, TUARA will begin asking members to report volunteer service hours again later this summer. Please keep track of your volunteer hours, including civic and church service projects, work with the arts and education, health care, food insecurity, etc. As retirees, we are making significant contributions of time and energy to our communities. Why is it important to report our volunteer time to TUARA? We report these hours AERA (Alabama Education Retirees Association) and AERA uses them to demonstrate the economic impact Alabama Education Retirees continue to make on our state’s economy as they advocate on our behalf in Montgomery.