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CSUS Emeritus Association

What is the CSUS Emeritus Association and What Does It Do?

The Emeritus Association works to build a sense of “family” with Sacramento State and with one another. We work closely with CSU-ERFA to safeguard health care and retirement programs. We organize a yearly dinner and luncheon with great food and entertainment. We make major donations to worthy campus programs and activities. Those are the major reasons for joining the Faculty and Staff Emeritus Association.

In addition, the Association has negotiated some outstanding "extra" benefits for members in 2010 that are listed below: (some details in this list are not yet finalized)

  • New for 2010. A $10 deduction for each member and one guest at the spring and fall annual brunch and dinner. Examples: The cost of the Spring Brunch in 2010 is $30 for 2010 members and $30 for a companion, non-members pay $40. The cost of the Fall Dinner in 2010 is $40 for 2010 members and $40 for a companion, non-members pay $50.
  • New for 2010. Special CSUS Emeritus Association Night at the Sacramento Philharmonic on January 23, 2010 with 50% ticket discount. This event and the discount is limited to 100 tickets, maximum 2 tickets per member. To receive the discount, your name will be checked against a list of our membership when you pay for your ticket(s) at the Symphony box office.
  • New for 2010. Special CSUS Emeritus Association Night at the B Street Theater is under negotiation. If you have given us your email address, you will be notified about the details by email. To receive a discount, your name will be checked against a list of our membership when you pay for your ticket(s) at the B Street box office.
  • New for 2010. Emeritus Association members pay no initiation fees in 2010 when joining any Spare Time Health Club. Learn about Spare Time Health Clubs by clicking this link: http://www.sparetimeclubs.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp
    To get the discount, present your Emeritus Membership Card at a Spare Time Health Club.
  • Back by Popular Demand. The Athletic Department will provide complimentary game tickets for on-campus football games (does not include the Causeway Classic) to all members of the Emeritus Association who are fully paying dues members and who request tickets thru the athletic ticket office by Thursday noon of game week. Tickets may be picked up at will call at the stadium on game day by displaying their membership card. Complimentary admission will also be available to all Hornet athletic events, except men’s basketball, by showing their membership card at the gate. This privilege will admit the member plus one guest.
  • Back by Popular Demand. A 10% discount on food at the University Center dining room. Usually, just indicating that you are an emeritus when you pay your bill is sufficient because this is a benefit that has been negotiated for all emeritus, not just our members. But you should have your Emeritus Association card with you just in case.
  • For New Members Only. Complimentary one-year membership in Capital Public Radio (CPR), including a CPR membership card offering discounts for arts events and dining (normally requiring a minimum contribution of $120). You are eligible to receive this benefit only once, when you become a new member of the Emeritus Association. You can expect to receive your card in December directly from Capital Public Radio. It is valid for one year. Additional information can be found at http://www.capradio.org
  • For New Members Only. A $5 coupon towards purchases from the Friends of the CSUS Library Book Bin which is located on the lower floor of the library and which is open the first and third Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each month. All new members will receive a discount slip for the Book Bin when they receive their 2010 membership cards. To get your discount, present the discount slip at the Book Bin when you purchase a book. If you are not a member of the “Friends” new Emeritus Association members for 2010 are eligible for a one-year complimentary membership. For information contact Tamara Trujillo at tftrujillo@csus.edu or (916) 278-5679.

Who May Join the CSUS Emeritus Association and What Does it Cost?

Membership in the CSUS Emeritus Association is open to retired, or part-time retired, faculty and staff of CSUS. Membership dues are $30 per year for retired faculty and $20 per year for retired staff. You may purchase a life time membership for $300 for faculty and $150 for staff. Faculty and staff who live at least 75 miles out of the area may purchase a distance membership for $10 per year.

 

How Do I Join the CSUS Emeritus Association?

Click here to download a registration form for 2010 that you can print out, fill in, and mail with your check.

CSU-ERFA

What is CSU-ERFA and What Does It Do?

The CSU-ERFA was created in 1985 in response to attempts to reduce or eliminate CSU retirees’ rights. It is a statewide not-for-profit corporation and its exclusive purpose is to address the concerns and protect the rights of retired CSU faculty and staff. CSU-ERFA represents our interests before the California legislature, the federal government, various state and federal agencies, CalPERS, and the CSU Chancellor’s Office. You may browse the ERFA website by clicking or entering this website address: http://csuerfa.org

It is important for retired faculty and staff to join the state-wide CSU Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association, hereafter CSU-ERFA, and the local CSUS Faculty and Staff Emeritus Association. Many of us think that when we retire, our pension through the Public Employee Retirement System, and benefits, are set and secure and there’s nothing more to worry about! This is not the case.

The following list cites some of the major accomplishments of CSU-ERFA:

  1. CSU-ERFA provided the leadership in convincing the CSU Board of Trustees to adopt resolution RFSR 06-89-03 which established that "the .... emeritus faculty shall be deemed to be continuing members of the academic community" and shall have privileges "on the same basis as are enjoyed by the general faculty." CSU-ERFA works with campus affiliates to ensure that the intent of the Trustees' resolution is fully implemented.
  2. CSU-ERFA has been active in protecting retirement funds. For example, in 1992 the Governor attempted to balance the state budget by using about $2 billion of retirement funds. Working with other California public employee organizations, Proposition 162 was approved, which provides protection against the use of retirement funds for general budget purposes.
  3. Our Legislative Affairs Committee protects the interest of all CSU retirees by analyzing and tracking legislation in both the California State Legislature and the United States Congress that would affect retiree benefits. CSU-ERFA representatives participate in legislative and public agency hearings to present and defend the interest of CSU retirees.
  4. CSU-ERFA was instrumental in working with the Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to establish the CalPERS Long-Term Care Insurance Program. Several features of the program, including its flexibility, consumer protection standards and the partnership option were influenced by CSU-ERFA involvement.
  5. CSU-ERFA staff members and volunteers have extensive experience working with the various CalPERS health plans. This experience is useful in assisting individual members who encounter problems with their health insurance or with medical and health facilities.
  6. CSU-ERFA supported federal legislation that eliminated the source tax for retirees who reside in a different state than the state which provides their retirement income. Because of these laws, retirement income of CSU retirees who live outside California is subject only to the state income tax of their state of residence.
  7. CSU-ERFA provided assistance and representation for members participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) when they were threatened with layoffs during past periods of financial exigency.
  8. CSU-ERFA informs members about impending changes in health plans. In recent years, the association has been especially active working with CalPERS to control the costs of medical plans and pharmaceuticals.
  9. CSU-ERFA provides assistance and support to CSU campus retiree associations. A portion of each CSU-ERFA member's dues are remitted annually to the retiree association at the campus from which he or she retired. Each affiliated campus organization is represented on the CSU-ERFA State Council. Currently, 17 campus organizations are affiliated with CSU-ERFA.
  10. CSU-ERFA has implemented a Grant Awards Program to provide support for research projects on matters of importance to CSU retirees. Grants are awarded annually.
  11. CSU-ERFA representatives discovered that legislation preventing 1992 retirees who accepted the "Golden Handshake" option from working in any compensated capacity in the CSU system was no longer in effect a decade later. Faculty who retired in 1992 are now able to be compensated for any CSU appointments.
  12. After years of effort, CSU-ERFA was successful in achieving voting membership for a retired faculty member on the CSU Academic Senate. The CSU-ERFA State Council appoints the retired faculty member who serves on the CSU Academic Senate.
  13. The Association has developed a Survivor's Guide that identifies details which should be considered in advance of death. A copy of the Guide is provided to each new member and additional copies are available for a nominal fee.
  14. The CSU-ERFA Reporter is published and distributed to members four times annually, members are informed about important pending legislation, governmental agency actions, CSU decisions that affect retirees and news about members. A web site at http://csuerfa.org provides current information of interest to members.
  15. The Association supports and works on behalf of consumer protection legislation deemed to be in the best interests of retired faculty. Advocacy for reforms that would improve CalPERS Long-Term Care programs have been of special interest in recent years.

This list of accomplishments cites some, but not all, of the ways in which CSU-ERFA has been an effective voice for CSU retired faculty and staff since 1985.

Revised January 2007
CSU-ERFA Membership Committee

 

Who May Join CSU-ERFA and How Much Does it Cost?

CSU-ERFA was founded to protect the health benefit and retirement rights of CSU faculty. However, if staff at a given University may join the local emeritus association, then CSU-ERFA accepts their membership as well. Dues for ERFA are pegged to a retiree’s gross monthly retirement benefit and range from $5 - $9 per month; they are deducted from our PERS check, making membership virtually painless! A portion of these dues are returned to the member’s home campus emeritus association.

 

How Do I Join CSU-ERFA?

Click on this link to the CSU-ERFA membership page. Download the application form. http://csuerfa.org/membership.html

 

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