Mission Statement:

The mission of REAOC is to promote and maintain the fellowship and camaraderie of retiree members and their spouses by sponsoring social and recreational activities and by maintaining contacts via a newsletter and other means of communication.

A secondary purpose of the REAOC is the tracking and dissemination of information relating to pension and legislative actions, financial matters, physical and mental health care, volunteer and employment opportunities, and other concerns which may be of interest to our members.

The Retired Employees Association of Orange County (REAOC) is YOUR organization. No other organization represents retirees!  REAOC is separate and independent from the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA).  Officers and Directors of REAOC are volunteers and their focus is strictly on behalf of the retiree.

There is power in unity. You can actively participate in protecting your retirement benefits by joining REAOC. When we appeal to the Retirement Board for cooperation or the board of Supervisors for approval of benefits, we want to be able to say we represent all retirees. The greater our membership, the greater our strength!  If we are to protect current benefits and secure new ones, we need your support.  JOIN REAOC TODAY!
 

What REAOC Does:

• Addresses the Board of Supervisors and the OCERS Board to maintain and improve benefits for all retirees.  Meets with County Departments that influence retiree benefits.
• Monitors Orange County Retirement System meetings to insure COLA, STARCOLA, and other benefits are approved for all eligible retirees.
• Is an active member of the California Retired County Employees Association (CRCEA).  This statewide organization sponsors legislation that creates new benefits and protects existing retiree benefits for the twenty '37 Act Counties.
• Publishes a newsletter, The Informer, to keep members aware of retirees' news and events.
• Maintains a website (www.reaoc.org) providing instant announcements and communications among members.
• Arranges five luncheons each year that feature speakers discussing retiree issues and concerns.  The programs include entertainment and raffle prizes and a time to catch up with many former colleagues and meet new friends.

What REAOC has accomplished:

• Successfully won its battle in the courts that resulted in increased retirement benefits for many resulting from the Ventura Decision.
• Developed a PPO dental and vision plan for members, facilitated by payroll deduction.
• Provides its members with options for discount hearing aids.
• Implemented law that prohibits the County from changing our health care contract without notice.
• Successfully gained adoption of Second Spouse Legislation by OCERS.
• Obtained free membership in OCEA permitting REAOC members to participate in OCEA activities.

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