The Ventura County Community College District Retirees’ Association was formed in October 1994 and is comprised of Ventura County Community College District retirees from all employee groups including faculty, classified, supervisors, and managers.
goals
- To share concerns regarding the VCCCD and promote the success of its goals.
- To provide a voice to the District with regard to Board actions that may affect retirees.
- To provide educational, recreational, and social activities for its members.
Retiree Connections
The Association connects with retirees through its quarterly newsletter “The Monitor.” It sends emails from the President and Board, arranges for an Annual Spring meeting, and provides occasional workshops to keep members abreast of District actions that might affect retirees, including changes to the District’s insurance policies and benefits. It also provides information about proposed legislation at the state and federal levels that might affect retirees. Likewise, the Association relays information regarding changes occurring in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, and in the PERS Long Term Care Insurance program.
The Association also promotes connections between retirees through social activities such as luncheons, barbeques and workshops on topics of interest.
Finally, the Association reaches out to spouses of deceased members to offer information and assistance.
Making a Difference
VCCCDRA sponsors an annual VCCCD scholarship that is granted to a student in the computer science or related field. This program has provided several students with a scholarship to promote their education and career efforts. The scholarship was established in 2019 in honor of Don B. Medley, founder of the VCCCDRA, who passed away in 2018. To date, 258 VCCCD retirees have contributed to the scholarship.
District Connections
The VCCCDRA Executive Board gathers information from our members and informs appropriate District staff of retiree concerns and problems in areas such as changes to health care benefits and actively works with District staff to resolve issues whenever possible.
Ongoing Projects
During the 2023-24 year the Association began a long-range planning process that has resulted in a series of projects intended to help reach established goals. The membership was surveyed and as a result of those responses, the Executive Board created a prioritized list of projects to be undertaken over the next five years. Projects for 2025 include the following:
- Continue to provide retirees with information and problem-solving assistance in relation to benefits
- Continue to provide engaging social activities
- Continue to advocate for retirees
- Improve communication and engagement with and between members including revamping the website and blog
- Strengthen board processes and leadership of the association