STANDING COMMITTEES
If you are interested in joining a committee and making a difference in the lives of fellow retirees, please contact the MRSPA Office by phone at 410-551-1517, or send us an email at mrspa@mrspa.org. Click on the committee name below for more detailed information about the MRSPA committee.
Fay Miller - Kent Co.
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Reviews the bylaws annually
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Accepts and makes suggestions to change or update the bylaws
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Recommends changes to be voted on at the annual meeting


John Sisson - Prince George's and Worcester Counties
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Prepares and distributes the Consumer Connection
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Submits consumer-related articles for the newsletter
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Provides medical emergency cards for members
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Meets annually with a representative from the Attorney General’s Office.
Trish Bendler - Montgomery Co.
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Encourages local community service projects
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Compiles lists and examples of community service projects
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Receives nominations for statewide recognition of projects
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Selects winners and announces them at the annual meeting

Finance
Dr. Stephen Raucher - Montgomery
Co.
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Receives and monitors bank statements, investment information, and treasurer’s reports
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Reviews the audit report
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Recommends investments
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Reviews budget requests and prepares the annual budget

Fred Evans - Montgomery Co.
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Reviews all state legislation
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Supports or opposes selected bills with letters and testimony
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Advocates for pension protection
Alice Mitchell- Dorchester Co.
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Locates, selects, and communicates member benefits
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Arranges presentations and prepares or approves benefit materials
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Develops and distributes an annual benefits brochure
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Updates benefit information as needed
Leslie Schell, Anne Arundel Co.
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Promotes MRSPA and local membership for all retirees
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Works to increase membership annually
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Shares membership advantages with prospective members
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Seeks ways of developing direct communication with retirees

Ann Marie Downey - Washington Co.
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Identifies and proposes members to fill vacant elected offices
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Presents the slate of officers to members at the annual meeting
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Conducts and validates the election of officers
Anne B. Humphrey - Cecil Co.
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Prepares and distributes MRSPA news releases
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Recommends public relations activities for local associations
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Prepares Public Relations content for inclusion in the MRSPA Resource Manual
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Works to promote increased membership
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Assists local associations in setting up and maintaining a website and/or a Facebook page, as requested


Matilda "Tillie" Barckley - Anne
Arundel Co.
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Promotes and manages annual scholarship for current employees
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Develops and holds a raffle to support the scholarships
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Presents the scholarships to non-degreed employees at the annual meeting
Vacant
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Locates and selects travel opportunities for members
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Publicizes annual trips
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Works with vendors and responds to members to provide travel