As a retiree of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District you are automatically added to the membership list of FODARA. You will receive:
• The quarterly newsletter After-Words
• The FODARA membership directory
• A membership Gold Card
FODARA enables all retirees of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District to stay in touch with friends and colleagues.
For more information, please contact Claudette Penner at (408) 736-6481 or claudette@penner.org
Publications
FODARA Membership Directory
Each year, a membership directory is sent to all retirees unless otherwise requested. You may contact the directory editor at elcandy@sbcglobal.net.
FODARA'S Newsletter After-Words
After-Words is published four times each academic year. It includes:
• Updates of retiree interests and activities
• Schedules of upcoming events
• Up-to-date information on retiree benefits
• Information on health insurance issues
Activities
FODARA Scholarships
Each year, FODARA awards four $1,000 scholarships. Two go to Foothill students and two
to De Anza students. The funding for these scholarships comes from membership dues and individual contributions from retirees. The scholarships are awarded in June at a special luncheon. The recipients' stories are published in the fall edition of After-Words.
Special Events
There are many opportunities throughout the year to socialize with fellow retirees. Upcoming events are announced in the quarterly newsletter After-Words. Annual get-togethers include:
• A picnic in June
• A holiday party in December
• A Valentine's luncheon in February
Other special interest activities are planned as requested throughout the year.
Other Membership Benefits
Membership Gold Card
The retiree Gold Card provides retirees with several benefits:
• Free admission to all home sports events at Foothill and De Anza
• Free or reduced admission to selected cultural events at both colleges
• Use of the college libraries
• Free parking permit for both campuses
Each year simply present your Gold Card to campus security and you will receive a parking permit for the year.
Benefits Committee
Representatives of the FODARA board sit on the District Benefits Committee, speaking for all retirees on issues pertinent to their health benefits. The representatives take our concerns to the committee and keep us informed on any issue related to retirees.
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