RLACEI’s crowded and festive holiday party bids goodbye to outgoing president.
The RLACEI annual holiday party brought nearly 230 Retirees together at the Friendship Auditorium on Dec. 12. The event, always a festive occasion that has been growing in popularity recently, said goodbye to outgoing President Ruth Perry and hello to new President Ann Seales.
Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer
No holiday party is complete without a visit from Santa! RLACEI Retirees were delighted to welcome Santa Claus, who posed for dozens of photos of attendees.
Engaging Guest Speakers
The party also provided valuable insights and updates. In attendance were guest speakers Mike Wilkinson, LACERS Commissioner, and a team from the engaging LACERS Wellness Program, who shared important information about Retiree benefits and resources.
The Employees Club of California CEO Robert Larios provided Club updates and introduced the Club’s Dulce Lopez, who’s heading the Club’s new Retiree Recognition Team. Club Founder and Training and Education Officer John Hawkins said hello to countless Retirees and collected surveys to guide the Club’s new Retiree outreach. Also in attendance from the Club was Alive! editor John Burnes.
Thank You and Welcome
A significant portion of the program featured remarks by outgoing president Ruth Perry, who spoke about her time as RLACEI president and how her term saw significant increases in membership and event participation. Current director and incoming President Ann Seales thanked Ruth, presented her with a plaque of appreciation, and told guests of current RLACEI plans of protecting their pensions and celebrating social events.
Strong Bonds and Happy New Year
The RLACEI holiday party helped Retirees reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and create lasting memories. The laughter, joy and camaraderie that filled the Friendship Auditorium were a testament to the strong bonds that exist within the Retired Los Angeles City employees’ community.
Here’s to a Happy New Year to all RLACEI Retirees! The RLACEI Board looks forward to a new year of continued advocacy paving the way for a prosperous future for our Retirees.
