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Consumer Education Committee
Committee Chair:
Alana Turner, Talbot County
Committee Charge:
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The charge to the committee is to promote the well-being of the membership by helping them obtain the services and appropriate information in order to become informed consumers
Chair Responsibilities:
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Submit reports and attend Board of Directors Meetings and Annual Business Meetings
Committee Responsibilities:
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To promote the well-being of retired school personnel by helping them to obtain the services and information to solve or avoid personal problems.
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To serve the membership as a source of information about available services and resources in their immediate communities.
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To serve as a source of information for consumer issues.
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To promote educational and service programs emphasizing health care, independent living, alternative housing options, consumer fraud, and legal measures.
The Consumer Education Committee publishes the Consumer Connection Newsletter, a bi-monthly newsletter for local association presidents and Consumer Education Committee Chairpersons as a source of information about concerns and issues facing retirees.