RETIREES

The Association of Retirees

If you are

• A Retired Clergyperson (Elder or Deacon)
• A Retired Diaconal Minister
• A Retired Local Pastor
• A Retired Deaconess
• A Spouse or Surviving Spouse of any of the above

You are eligible to be a member of the East Ohio Conference Retirees Association

Purposes of the Association

• To represent and speak on behalf of its members
• To affirm new retirees during the adjustment to retirement living
• To extend care and support during illness, grief, and other
  needs
• To practice advocacy for older persons in church and
  community
• To encourage District Retirees’ Associations and work with
  them in ministry to retirees
• To develop programs to meet needs of its members
• To promote the concept that retirees are a resource for the
  larger church and the community
• To keep retirees connected through the publication of
  The Old Apple Tree, our quarterly newsletter

How do you become a contributing member?

By making an annual contribution to the association – suggested amounts are $10 per couple and $5 for an individual. Each year in late April or early May all eligible persons on the list above for whom we have current addresses receive a mailing announcing our annual dinner That mailing provides information about making reservations for the dinner, making a contribution to the association, and contributing to the publication costs of The Old Apple Tree.