The Southcentral Chapter of RPEA holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the Anchorage Senior Activities Center, 1300 19th Avenue, Anchorage at 11:30 am. A buffet lunch is served ($8.50).

To get to the center drive north on Ingra Avenue to 20th Street (Shiloh Baptist Church is on the corner), turn east and follow the green "Senior Center" signs. OR take 15th Avenue east to Karluk Street, turn south and follow the "Senior Center" signs. The Center's telephone is 258-7823.

The meetings feature guest speakers who address a variety of topics of interest to the membership with opportunities for questions and discussion. Meetings also provide a forum for information on all matters relevant to public employee retirees.

RPEA members, spouses, potential members, and guests are welcome. Join us and bring a friend!

Member Services

• Outstanding speakers on topics of interest to retirees and future retirees.
• Two way communication with our members through our Email Network, meetings, phone contacts, and the RPEA NEWS newsletter.
• Active committees which keep members informed on issues of critical importance such as medical insurance and legislation.
• Ad hoc committees working on special projects.
• Board members who respond to member inquiries and seek input from members.
• An active, involved membership which participates in discussions at meetings and on the Email Network.

Want to Help?

1. If you are not an RPEA member and receive a retirement check from the State of Alaska, join us! (see our Membership Application Form.)
2. Renew your membership before it expires and save RPEA the money spent on renewal notices. Your expiration date is printed above your name on the address on your newsletter.
3. Tell your friends about RPEA and encourage them to join. Send us their name and address and we'll send them an application form or have them look at this membership application page.
4. There is strength in numbers! Legislators listen to RPEA's representatives because they represent a large group of voters. Help us increase our membership by
• Giving a gift membership to a retired friend.
• Giving a gift newsletter subscription to a friend who will retire soon so that he or she can become aware of the issues Seniors face.
5. Give us your input - we want to hear from you.
• Send us your ideas and suggestions.
• Ideas for future speakers? Contact Dar Walter, Program Chair at 337-7401 or by .
• Attend member meetings, chapter board meetings, or State Executive Board meetings. Keep up with what's going on!
• Ask questions! We'll do our best to answer!

RPEA Email Network

RPEA has an email network to keep members informed of important legislative issues, meetings, hearings, and chapter news. If you use email and would like to be included in our email network, please contact me, , or call the RPEA office at (907) 274-1703 to have your name added to the list.

Chapter Board Meetings

The Chapter Board members meet on a regular basis to plan chapter activities and provide input to be presented to the State Executive Board. We encourage you to contact board members with your ideas, questions and concerns (see "Southcentral Chapter Officers List").

RPEA members are welcome to attend board meetings. The board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the APEA conference room, 3310 Arctic Blvd, Suite 200, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.