Diane Wilcenski, WREA Executive Director and Lobbyist
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Trust Funds Investment Performance Preliminary Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Investment Performance* as of: March 31, 2021 Core: 2.7% and the benchmark was 2.4% Variable: 5.5% and the benchmark was 5.5% WRS Investment Performance* Year-To-Date (YTD). Performance is net of fees.
May 1 Annuity Payment Reflects an Increase. Did you receive your annuity increase?
Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing Schedule The Joint Finance Committee held public hearings on the 2021-2023 state budget. Contact your legislators and let them know what is important to you and your community: The committee has created a website which is also a portal for constituents to provide input: legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments. The JFC has also developed a dedicated email address for input only: budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov.
WISEYE To view the briefings on the 2021-2023 Biennium Budget visit WISEye.org.
WisconsinEye is a non-profit, private public affairs cable network in the state of Wisconsin, United States. The network airs gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Wisconsin Legislature, including floor sessions of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate, plus committee meetings and other programs of state interest such as panels, town halls, and programs about state history. The coverage is available live both on the cable network as well as through the WisconsinEye website.
Nominations Open for the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service Know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older? Show your appreciation by nominating him or her for the Andrus Award for Community Service. AARP’s most prestigious Wisconsin volunteer award recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills in ways that significantly enrich the lives of others. Only one individual or couple from Wisconsin may be selected each year. NOMINATE TODAY deadline is July 15 If you have questions about eligibility information and award rules, visit our WEBSITE.
Fireside Chat with WREA Executive Director
Diane Wilcenski, WREA Executive Director will be holding her May Fireside Chat featuring Al Campos, Director NRTA (AARP's Educator Community). Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. Duration: 1 Hour If you haven't signed up yet and would like to attend please email Diane at dwilcenski@wrea.net to sign up and have the Zoom link emailed to you.
Latest News and Little Tidbits SWIB names Edwin Denson as Executive Director/CIO read more . . . May 2021 Edition of the WRS News Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants Annual Meeting Monday, May 17, 2021 Register Now
Upcoming Events May 13, 2021 Fireside Chat with Al Campos, Director NRTA: AARP's Educational Community June 10, 2021 Fireside Chat with John Forester, SAA Executive Director and WREA Contract Lobbyist July 8, 2021 Fireside Chat with Sam Wilson, AARP Wisconsin Executive Director September 27, 2021 WREA Delegate Assembly & Business Meeting September 28-29, 2021 WREA Virtual Convention
From the Community Service/Health Issues Committee May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Some surprising areas that you can get skin cancer: Your scalp The skin around your eyes and eyelids Your ears Your lower lip Your nails The palms of your hands Your lower back The tops and soles of your feet Do a monthly skin self-exam and see your dermatologist annually for a checkup.Diane Wilcenski
WREA Executive Director and Lobbyist
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