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This website is maintained by and for the approximately 1000 members of AFSCME Retirees, Council 31, Subchapter 161, based in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Diane Stokes is President of the Subchapter. This site is maintained by the Communications Committee, John Metz, Chairman. Email communications may be addressed to: afscmeretirees161@gmail.com. Phone messages may be left at our voicemail number: (224) 366-7339.
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Useful Links for AFSCME Retirees
- AFSCME home page Updated regularly, much useful information
- AFSCME Works AFSCME WORKS is the official publication of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
- Alliance for Retired Americans See weekly “Friday Alerts”, more
- Fred Klonsky's blog Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
- Glen Brown Defending public pensions against fools, rogues, and oppressors since 2011.
- Illinois AFL-CIO
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus Jane Addams Senior Caucus is a multiracial, grassroots organization led by concerned seniors in the Chicago area.
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus: Caucus Connection Bi-Weekly Online Update from Jane Addams Senior Caucus
Author Archives: afscmeretirees161
Report on Monthly Meeting, October 9, 2013
The monthly meeting of AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 161, was held at Ruby Tuesday’s on October 9. The principle business was to prepare for the bi-annual convention in Springfield on October 16 and 17. Delegates and representatives from the subchapter will … Continue reading
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Emailing 0ctober 4, 2013
Our regularly scheduled meeting will be October 9, 2013 at 11:00 at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant, 5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Note that contrary to our usual policy, this will be the second Wednesday of the month. The principal business will be … Continue reading
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Monthly Meeting, September 18, 2013
The newly elected officers were sworn into office by Jo Patton, Director of Special Projects for AFSCME Council 31. The officers are: President: Charlie Hogan Exec VP: Mary Bennett Recording Secretary: Ida Velez Secretary Treasurer: Nancy Kulppi (acting) Board members: … Continue reading
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Announcements, September 13, 2013
Bimonthly emailing, September 13, 2013 Our regularly scheduled meeting will be September 18, 2013 at 11:00 at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant, 5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. The principal business will be the installation of new officers who were elected at our … Continue reading
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Bimonthly emailing, August 16, 2013
From: S/C 161 President To: All S/C 161 members Subject: Monthly meeting, August 21, 2013 Our regularly scheduled meeting will be August 21, 2013 at 11:00 at Ruby Tuesday’s Restaurant, 5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. The principal business will be … Continue reading
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From Walt Esler, August 9, 2013
Below is the first page of a handout the State provided. Click here to see the whole document. It offers free health insurance to those who have 20 years as well as to those who purchased additional time. Here’s a … Continue reading
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Bimonthly emailing, July 28, 2013
23 July 2013 S/C 161 President’s remarks This July meeting was important. Our guest speaker, Mr. Peter Sterzynski, is the field Director of A Better Illinois. He is organizing a state-wide petition campaign . His goal is to … Continue reading
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Special message from the President, July 15, 2013
Dear member, On Sunday, July 14th, Senator Dan Biss held a Town Hall Forum on the “Pension Crisis”. An estimated 300 people attended. I wish to thank the following AFSCME Retirees: Leonard Thigpen Walt & Ginny Esler Dave Rolston Mary … Continue reading
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Announcements, July 12, 2013
12 July 2013 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member; We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie,Il., on Wednesday, 17th July. The meeting starts at 11 AM. The meeting’s guest speaker is Mr. Peter … Continue reading
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Announcements June 28, 2013
Highlights of June 19 meeting: Our speaker was Georgia Gerdes, Healthcare Choices Specialist: AGEOPTIONS 1048 Lake Street. Suite 300 Oak Park Illinois 60301-1102 phone (800)699-9043, (708)383-0258 http://www.ageoptions.org From the brochure for AgeOptions: Over the past 30 years, AgeOptions has established a national … Continue reading
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