Centered by a strong group of OPEA members, the
Lawton
Community Corrections Center recently held a lunch meeting to
discuss the association’s recent initiatives, as well as its plans for the
current election cycle and legislative session.
“Our hot topic at this meeting was the recently-raised
state insurance rates and how they’re going to affect both the benefit allowance
and our members’ income,” said OPEA Membership Representative Bud
Elder. “We all agreed that in order for state employees to be
able to cope with these rising costs, our legislature has to propose a pay plan
for this upcoming session.”
Elder said the message was clear – state employees must be involved in the election process.
“While a great percentage of our members here live in
the Lawton area, there are also people who drive from both Altus and Duncan, in
the middle of two of OPEA’s most hotly contested elections,” Elder said. “These
employees understand that a candidate can win by just a few votes and plan to
take part in our scheduled activities in the district.
Members both new and recently signed showed a great deal
of interest in OPEA’s new dues structure and Pre Paid Legal Services.
“Three new members signed up for the ‘Platinum Package,’
Elder said. “This means they now have both the Pre-Paid coverage as well as the
identity theft.”
Elder said more visits to the DOC facility are on
tap soon.
“LCCC is planning on becoming more involved with our
great Lawton
chapter,” Elder said. “I continue to expect great things from this
area.”
New members include:
Lan Roben
Carrie Mason
Michael Logan
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008
by Mark Beutler
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