PARRA Report
April 2024 Report
Submitted by Jim Dolgonas, President, PARRA
PARRA, the President's and Regents Retirement Association, representing retirees of Office of the President and the offices of the Regents, has begun to offer its speaker events as in person luncheons again.
Membership and Recruitment
PARRA continues work to obtain contact information for new retirees. As part of our efforts, in May PARRA will host a reception for those UCOP employees planning to retire July 1.
Association Activities
PARRA held an in person luncheon in October and another is being held on April 18.
PARRA is continuing to hold “social hours”, now planned to be held quarterly. These events include beverages and snacks but no formal program.
PARRA has updated its web site and has also made a few changes to its bylaws to reflect current duties of various individuals involved in luncheons, events and communications.
A volunteer work session at a local food bank is planned for late April or early May.
Association Member Benefits
The Berkeley Retirement Center has extended to UCOP/Regents retirees benefits available to campus retirees, except for access to some library privileges.
A major benefit PARRA provides to retirees is advocacy on their behalf. Since the last report there have been instances where PARRA was asked to advocate for a retiree and in other cases PARRA has raised issues to UCOP on behalf retirees.
Plans for the Future
PARRA is planning a December craft sale, hopefully in conjunction with current UCOP employees. It is planned for the UCOP lobby, pending approval from UCOP officials.