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A Member of the CRHEE, CWURA is based at Central Washington University in the geographical center of the great State of Washington and home of the CWU Wildcats  
The golfers (click for a larger view) in the 16th Annual 2012 CWU Senior Open: 
Does anyone know what the vertical indentation on the upper lip between the lip and the nose is called? You can find the answer buried elsewhere on the CWURA web pages so look around a bit. To contact the Webmaster, Email: comstd@cwu.edu Copyright
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Welcome to the CWU The Central Washington University Retirement Association (CWURA) was founded in 1990 to facilitate the mission and goals of the University and provide for continuing professional, educational and social activities of University personnel, among a number of purposes as specified in the CWURA Constitution. To join, click on Application Breaking News and Notices
CWURA Spring Trip Museum of Flight & Chihuly Garden Glass Museum 
Cost is $65 per person, which includes admissions, lunch catered by McCormick and Schmick, and travel. Register by contacting Carol Mellergaard at mellerg@cwu.edu or 509-963-1411. A bus will leave from the SuperOne parking lot in Ellensburg at 8:00 am and return around 5:30 pm. Please register by Friday, April 19. For more information visit www.cwu.edu/~cwura.
President's Corner By Connie Roberts
On behalf of the CWU Retirees Association Board, I am delighted to bring you greetings. The Board meets the third Tuesday of each month to plan the
year’s activities and conduct business. We hope that you will include CWURA
programs and events in your plans this year. Of concern for many retirees this year were the changes to the CWU
retirement plans. Over 30 people attended the October 2 update from
representatives from both Fidelity and TIAA-CREF. Retirees may call for
individual appointments with Fidelity Representatives at 1-800-642-7131
to review your accounts and consider new options available for managing
retirement funds. You may also visit their web site at www.fidelity.com/cwu.
Several TIAA-CREF funds have been frozen because of lack of performance
and funds can no longer be moved into those accounts. TIAA-CREF
representatives can explain the changes in detail and/or visit
www.tiaa-cref.org/cwu for information. Members found the presentation
helpful and requested follow up information. Therefore, we have scheduled
Nathan Hess, a Guidance Consultant from Fidelity, for a special presentation
to retirees on Tuesday, February 26 in Sue Lombard at 10:00. Nathan will
discuss how to create an investment and withdrawal strategy and preserve
retirement savings for future generations. He will also be available for
individual appointments. A big “thank you” to those who have joined or renewed your membership
in the Association this fall! Great organizations thrive when many members
participate. If you still need to send dues, please make the check payable
to the CWU Foundation and send your name, address, e-mail address, and
phone number to: CWU Foundation, CWU, 400 E University Way, Ellensburg
WA 98926-7508. We extend a special thank you to all of you who also
made contributions to our annual graduate scholarship and the CWURA
endowment. I have sincerely appreciated the opportunity to serve as president of CWURA.
A highlight has been connecting with former colleagues on the board and
visiting with many of you at the events. I look forward to seeing more of you
at the February presentation, the March travel program, and our April trip to
Seattle. Invite a colleague to join you and enjoy these special events.
May you all have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. Calendar of Events
Feb 26 CWURA Retirement Finances Presentation with Nathan Hess, a Guidance Consultant from Fidelity. Lombard Room. 10:00 a.m. Board Meeting Board of Directors Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month, 8:00 am at Black Hall, Dean's Conference Room First Friday Continues
Retirees and their friends enjoy refreshments and fellowship at Dakota Cafe on Pearl St. at 9:30 am on the first Friday of each month. It's a changing crowd as people leave town or come home. Join us. Dues Include phone and E-mail address if you would like them on the member roster. |
