Consumer Education Committee

Committee Chair:            

• Phyllis Cherry, Anne Arundel County

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Committee Charge:          

• 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

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Chair Responsibilities:

• Submit reports and attend Board of Directors Meetings and Annual Business Meetings

Collaboration with other Committees:

• Meet with existing committees to plan activities and to share information when appropriate

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Committee Responsibilities:

• To promote the well being of retired school personnel by helping them to obtain the services and information to solve or avoid personal problems.

• To serve the membership as a source of information about available services and resources in their immediate communities.

• To serve as a source of information for consumer issues.

• To promote educational and service programs emphasizing health care, independent living, alternative housing options, consumer fraud, and legal measures.

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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.

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Consumer Connection Newsletter - July-August 2021

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2021 - 2019 Consumer Connection Newsletter editions - Click on The Resources webpage

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