NEWS & INFORMATION
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety and health of our members, all SWRA activities have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. We will continue to communicate to you through email, newsletters and social media. Our Board continues to meet monthly through video conference and will advise all when we can resume activities under the "new normal".
In the meantime, we hope that all our members and families remain healthy and safe. We also encourage any members that are in need of help during this difficult time to reach out to the Board using the contact form on the About/Contact page. We have members that are ready to assist.
In the meantime, we hope that all our members and families remain healthy and safe. We also encourage any members that are in need of help during this difficult time to reach out to the Board using the contact form on the About/Contact page. We have members that are ready to assist.
Latest News
Members Quarterly Meeting is now scheduled for Feb 18, 2021 at 9:00am. It will be a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams hosted through Siemens. Stay tuned to your email for details on how to join the meeting.
See the December Newsletter (link below) for exciting information on Waiver of 2021 dues for paid-up 2020 members and a virtual members meeting in February.
And note the change to how to access the CBS benefits online. There is a time-sensitive change to be aware of. See the instructions in the "Related Links" below or go online to cbsandyou.com before December 15th!
Members Quarterly Meeting is now scheduled for Feb 18, 2021 at 9:00am. It will be a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams hosted through Siemens. Stay tuned to your email for details on how to join the meeting.
See the December Newsletter (link below) for exciting information on Waiver of 2021 dues for paid-up 2020 members and a virtual members meeting in February.
And note the change to how to access the CBS benefits online. There is a time-sensitive change to be aware of. See the instructions in the "Related Links" below or go online to cbsandyou.com before December 15th!
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The SWRA Newsletter is published quarterly based on the following sequence:
General Meeting Date Newsletter Input Deadline Newsletter Mailed and Sent* 2nd Tuesday of 1st Qtr 3rd Tuesday of 1st Qtr 5th Tuesday of 1st Qtr 2nd Tuesday of 2nd Qtr 3rd Tuesday of 2nd Qtr 5th Tuesday of 2nd Qtr 2nd Tuesday of 3rd Qtr 3rd Tuesday of 3rd Qtr 5th Tuesday of 3rd Qtr 2nd Tuesday of 4th Qtr 3rd Tuesday of 4th Qtr 5th Tuesday of 4th Qtr Of course, “Special Bulletins” will be issued in advance of major events, as appropriate; and emails / Facebook notices will also be issued for quick release information and reminders. Links to Published Newsletters
2020 December 2020 August - Cindy Sturla Full Article 2020 April 2020 January |
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www.WestinghouseSURE.org The website of the a major Pittsburgh based Westinghouse retirees group. It has over 900 member retirees from the greater Pittsburgh area's many Westinghouse sites. www.Facebook.com A networking and social page set up by the SWRA (Orlando). A good tool to facilitate communication, interaction and sharing information. The SWRA Group page is titled "Siemens & Westinghouse Retirees". It is a CLOSED GROUP meaning that only members of the SWRA can view it. Access requires you to have your own personal facebook account and approval by an SWRA Board member to join the group page. www.SRSretirees.org The is the website of the Savannah River Project, where Westinghouse was the contractor administrator for many years. It has over 1000 members, many of which are no doubt Westinghouse people. |
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Prior Meetings- Presentations of Interest
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Membership Application
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CBS Pension / Benefits Phone: 800 581 4222 If you’ve been using the CBS & YOU Quicklinks to access your CBS programs, you will need to set up online access directly with each of the benefit providers before December 15, 2020, when the CBS & YOU portal closes. Pension Plan To access your Pension Plan, visit the Morneau Shepell website at http://cbscorp.myplansconnect.com. Enter the last four digits of your Social Security number, your last name, your date of birth, and your ZIP code to identify yourself. Then follow the prompts to register your account. If you need assistance or have questions, please call the CBS & YOU Benefits Center at 1-800-581-4222 between 9am and 7pm EST. Siemens Pension / Benefits Phone: 1-844-950-0359 website: YourEnergyBenefits.com Siemens Retiree Discounts The following website provides access to discounts to Siemens retirees. The website can be used to access on-line discounts or local vendors that provide discounts. http://www2.beneplace.com/home.jsp?Client_UserId=60082251 One Senior Place One Senior Place is the first and still only business of its kind… a one-stop resource office and shopping center that provides information, counseling, referrals, events, and direct access to independent providers of senior products and services… all under one roof. http://oneseniorplace.com Elder Law and Estate Planning Links to local resources that have been utilized by some SWRA members. http://www.hoytbryan.com University of Central Florida Senior Citizen Free Class Attendance: Persons 60 years of age or older, who have been Florida residents for at least one year as of the first day of classes, may enroll tuition free as audit students (i.e., no academic grade or credit). The website with all necessary information is: http://registrar.ucf.edu/senior-citizen-audit-request |