Why Join MRSPA?
The Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA)
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Is the only organization in the state that works exclusively for retired school personnel to protect your defined benefit pension benefits
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Advocates for its members’ interests locally in Annapolis and nationally in Washington
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Keeps members informed with the newsletter, MRSPA News, five times annually and the Consumer Connection six times annually
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Collaborates with other organizations that advocate for retirees and/or seniors like AARP Maryland
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Offers group travel to national and international destinations
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Provides voluntary benefits to members at discounted rates
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Provides networking opportunities
MRSPA Executive Director
Wanda R. Twigg explains why
all retired Maryland school personnel should join MRSPA.
Click on the above picture and open the *.pdf file of the Membership Incentive.
MRSPA is currently accepting payments for the 2022-2023 membership year. Choose Join or Renew. State association dues are $45.
If you need a Membership Brochure, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the MRSPA Office by phone at 410-551-1517 or by email at mrspa@mrspa.org.
Membership Types
Members shall retain their membership in order to continue to receive benefits.
1. Active Membership
a) All retired school personnel are eligible for active membership upon payment of annual dues.
b) They shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the Association including chairing a committee, voting, and holding elective office.
c) Members shall retain membership in order to continue to receive benefits.
2. Emeritus Membership
a) Active members who have reached the age of 90 prior to 7/1 of the current membership year. Examples: A person turns 90 in March of same year (90 prior to 7/1/2022). If a person turns 90 in October (90 in October of 2022), he/she will be emeritus in the next membership year starting 7/1/2023.
b) They shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the Association, including chairing a committee, voting, and holding elective office.
c) Members shall retain membership in order to continue to receive benefits.
3. Honorary Membership
a) These members are not retired school personnel. Persons are supportive of what the Association does or anyone that supports what we do.
b) Members shall be entitled, upon payment of the annual dues, to participate in all activities of the Association except chairing a committee, voting, and holding elective office.
4. Associate Membership
a)Spouses or surviving spouses who are supportive of the goals and purposes of the Association, upon payment of dues.
b) Currently employed school personnel and their spouses, upon payment of dues.
c)Associate members shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the Association and be eligible for benefits, except chairing a committee, voting and holding elective office.