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2019 Legislative Day – The Importance of the LAGERS Retirement System

Elizabeth Althoff

Last week, LAGERS members from every corner of the state gathered in Jefferson City to visit with lawmakers about the importance of their LAGERS retirement system! It was an action-packed day, full of tons of great visits with our state lawmakers.  Here are a few of the highlights!

Elizabeth talking to LAGERS members

LAGERS staff member, Elizabeth, prepping our advocates over lunch before heading to the capitol – you can’t advocate on an empty stomach!

Getting ready to office visits at the Capitol

Getting ready to begin our office visits – we’ve got our comfy shoes on!

LAGERS members meeting with Representative Kendrick

LAGERS members meeting with Representative Kendrick – it was great to be able to showcase the value of LAGERS from and employer, member, and retiree perspective!

Attendees visiting with former LAGERS Board of Trustee member, and current State Representative, Barry Hovis

Attendees visiting with former LAGERS Board of Trustee member, and current State Representative, Barry Hovis right after being introduced on the floor of the House.

LAGERS members meeting with House Pensions Chairwoman, Representative Pike.

LAGERS members meeting with House Pensions Chairwoman, Representative Pike.

More of our members visiting with Senator Hegeman.

More of our members visiting with Senator Hegeman.

LAGERS group at the capitol

Who’s ready to do it again next year?  Thank you to all of our participants this year…it was an awesome day!!

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