TUARA Virtual Membership Meeting on Oct. 20
Join TUARA for a virtual membership meeting at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20. The program will include valuable and timely information from key speakers:
Dr. Richard Friend, Dean, UA College of Community Health Sciences
COVID-19 Update: UA’s current response, boosters and more
Pam Parker, Reading Allies
Reading Allies is a volunteer organization dedicated to ensuring that all children in Tuscaloosa area schools are reading on grade-level by third grade. TUARA supports Reading Allies as a member of the community-wide coordinating council.
Plus updates from TUARA:
Cathy Andreen, President’s Report
Pam Pruitt, Membership Update
Catherine Davies, Legislative Update
Carolyn Dahl, Volunteer Opportunities
Debbie Lane, AERA District 10 Update
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iDuuoTnCQeKzzJUt41nHVg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please join us on Oct. 20!
Meet Us At the Deck!
Drop by the Campus Drive Parking Deck on Friday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-noon and take care of all your TUARA/UA errands at one time! It’s Fall Study Break at UA, so don’t worry about the traffic! You will be able to
- Renew your parking permit and pick up your new hangtag.
- Obtain your new Action Card. UA retired the old, swipe-only Action Cards in July. If you haven’t replaced yours already, you’ll need one to use the on-campus libraries and recreation centers.
- Pay your TUARA dues. Our fiscal year runs from Oct. 1-Sept. 30, so it’s time to renew now!
- Donate to Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. We’re especially requesting peanut butter, or any non-perishable, ready-to-eat protein source, but other canned goods and cash gifts are also welcome. Our contributions also contribute to Feed Alabama, AERA’s Statewide Community Service Project.
- Visit with your friends and colleagues in a Covid-safe environment.
Renew Your Membership Today
TUARA’s membership year runs from Oct. 1-Sept. 30. Please renew your membership for 2022 by printing the membership form and sending it with your $25 annual membership dues to Box 861493, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0013. If you prefer, you can pay your dues by PayPal or credit card by clicking here. Click on “Check out as guest” to pay by credit card. Invite retired friends and colleagues to join as well!
Volunteer Hours Demonstrate Retirees’ Contributions
After a break last year due to the pandemic, TUARA is once again asking all members to report their community service hours. Please use the categories listed below to report your volunteer hours for September as well as any hours from January-September 2021 that have not been reported previously. Why is this important? Each year our investment of time in our communities makes a significant contribution to Alabama. When our data is added to similar data from other education retirees around the state through AERA, we demonstrate the value that retirees bring to Alabama’s economy and quality of life. And that tremendous impact supports efforts to build support for retiree issues and benefits. Service hours should include activities in Alabama for which you have not received financial reimbursement. Hours should also not include 1) Sunday school and church attendance, 2) Caring for family members, and 3) Participation in AERA activities on state committees or the Board of Directors. Please report your hours to TUARA today!
Please report hours for each of the following categories as applicable:
| Categories | Examples | # of Service Hours |
| Arts | Children’s Hands-On Museum, theater, opera, arts | |
| Church | Church related service projects (not attendance for worship services) | |
| Civic | Organizational projects, civic and special interest | |
| Health | Bloodmobile, clinics, nursing home, nutrition, home care | |
| Education | Mentoring, literacy projects | |
| Transportation | Shopping, errands, escort services | |
| RSVP/Volunteer Programs | Shut-Ins, telephone, etc. | |
| Youth Work | Big Brothers Big Sisters, work related to youth programs | |
| TUARA | TUARA volunteer activities, administrative work, communications, etc. | |
| Other (specify) | ||
| Total Hours |
Three easy ways to respond:
- Print this page, complete, and email a scanned copy to ua@gmail.com
- Print this page, complete and mail to TUARA, Box 861493, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
- List totals by category in the body of an email addressed to ua@gmail.com.
TUARA
- Advocates for retiree benefits on campus and in Montgomery
- Promotes retirees’ volunteer service
- Awards the Robert E. Witt First-Generation Scholarship
- Provides networking and fun with colleagues and friends
- Annual membership only $25