Missouri LAGERS

Understanding Your LAGERS Benefit - July 21
2022-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a basic explanation of what LAGERS Retirement Benefits are. Learn about how LAGERS is different from other retirement plans, what you need to do to become eligible for benefits, and see how valuable your benefit is to helping you reach your retirement goals.
This session is great for new employees or human resource personnel wanting a general overview of the LAGERS plan. You may forward this invitation to any new hires wishing to learn more about their benefits.

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HResource Meeting - St. Peters
2022-07-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Courtyard by Marriott, 4341 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Peters, MO, 63376, United States
Please join us for lunch and expand your knowledge of your retirement system. We’ll be talking about the basics of benefits, changing benefits, what tools are available, and communication tactics for the proper way of relaying LAGERS information.

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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - July 20
2022-07-20 13:00 - 15:30
This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar.
In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, we will cover topics such as how your benefit is calculated, the retirement application process, payment options, taxes, COLAs, and other after retirement topics. This webinar is open to all LAGERS members wanting to know more about the retirement process.
Please fully complete the registration so that we are able to generate your benefit estimate. A Pre-Retirement Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event.

Technical requirements for virtual seminar:

A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well)
Stable internet connection
May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting.

Contact Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email gmedlin@molagers.org for more information.
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Pre-Retirement Seminar - St. Peters
2022-07-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Courtyard by Marriott, 4341 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Peters, MO, 63376, United States
Who should attend: Members within 5 years of retirement.
This seminar includes a short discussion on how your benefit is calculated. Then the focus shifts to the retirement application process, payment options, the taxation of your benefit, the cost of living adjustments and options for working after retirement.

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HResource Meeting - St. Joseph
2022-07-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Stoney Creek Inn – St. Joseph, 1201 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph, MO, 64506, United States

Retiree Link Meeting - Independence
2022-07-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Stoney Creek Inn – Independence, MO, 18011 Bass Pro Dr., Independence, MO, 64055, United States
TENTATIVE: Location & Date
Retiree LINK Meetings are one way LAGERS keeps in touch with retirees. Link meetings provide the opportunity to reconnect with peers and LAGERS staff, hear a system update, and listen to other retirement topics.
Educational Session Topic: Estate Planning
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Retiree Link Meeting - St. Joseph
2022-07-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Stoney Creek Inn – St. Joseph, 1201 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph, MO, 64506, United States
Retiree LINK Meetings are one way LAGERS keeps in touch with retirees. Link meetings provide the opportunity to reconnect with peers and LAGERS staff, hear a system update, and listen to other retirement topics.
Educational Topic: Estate Planning
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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - July 7
2022-07-07 08:00 - 10:30

How LAGERS Fits in to Your Financial Security Path - June 30
2022-06-30 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Members at any career stage – especially new hires, HR personnel, Administrators
This session is specifically designed to help you better understand how LAGERS fits in to your personal financial picture, how your benefit grows and the value it brings to your financial picture. This is a great session for you, especially if you are a newer employee who’s just beginning your journey to financial independence.

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Retiree Link Meeting - Cape Girardeau
2022-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Cape Girardeau, 3351 Percy Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
Retiree LINK Meetings are one way LAGERS keeps in touch with retirees. Link meetings provide the opportunity to reconnect with peers and LAGERS staff, hear a system update, and listen to other retirement topics.
Educational Session: Estate Planning
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Retiree Link Meeting - Springfield
2022-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Double Tree – Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65803, United States
Retiree LINK Meetings are one way LAGERS keeps in touch with retirees. Link meetings provide the opportunity to reconnect with peers and LAGERS staff, hear a system update, and listen to other retirement topics.
Educational Topic: Medicare 101
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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - June 22
2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:30

The LEAD: Speak with LAGERS Leaders - June 22
2022-06-22 13:00 - 14:00
https://www.molagers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Lead1.mp4
“The Lead” is a virtual, open, quarterly discussion with LAGERS leaders covering a variety of topics and updates on your retirement system.
Do you ever wonder about who your LAGERS leaders are and how they make decisions about your retirement system? Join us from the comfort of your home or office for our first ever ‘The Lead’ discussion where you will hear directly from LAGERS’ leaders. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain a candid look into the most recent happenings within your retirement system and to engage with the LAGERS leadership team. This session will be part open discussion and part audience Q&A!
Technical requirements for virtual seminar: A computer with speakers (Mobile phones are compatible) as well stable internet connection. You may have to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting.
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Pre-Retirement Seminar - Rolla
2022-06-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 1670 Old Wire Outer Rd, Rolla, MO, 63501, United States

Retiree Link Meeting - Columbia
2022-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Stoney Creek Inn – Columbia, MO, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Retiree LINK Meetings are one way LAGERS keeps in touch with retirees. Link meetings provide the opportunity to reconnect with peers and LAGERS staff, hear a system update, and listen to other retirement topics.
Education Topic: Medicare 101
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Taxes, COLAs, and Working After Retirement - June 16
2022-06-16 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees and Retirees
While applying for retirement and selecting a payment option are important, they are not the only pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your LAGERS retirement benefit. This webinar discusses three of the other important topics surrounding your LAGERS benefit: taxes, cost of living adjustments and working after retirement.

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Innovations in Recruiting & Retaining Local Government Workers
2022-06-15 14:00 - 15:00
Do you find it difficult to recruit and retain quality workers to serve your local community? Join us for this panel discussion webinar featuring your peers from across Missouri to discuss some of the innovations they have used to recruit and retain the best possible workers for their communities. As well, LAGERS staff will provide you with some of the tools available to help you recruit and retain your LAGERS covered employees.

Guest Speaker Panel:

Technical requirements for virtual seminar:

A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well)
Stable internet connection
May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting.

Contact Jeff Pabst at 573-632-6388 or email jpabst@molagers.org for more information.
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Pre-Retirement Seminar - Kirksville
2022-06-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Holiday Inn Express – Kirksville, 2523 S Franklin St., Kirksville, Missouri, 63501

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - June 9
2022-06-09 13:00 - 15:30

Actuarial 101 - June 7
2022-06-07 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Governing Body Members, Finance Directors
This session will give a general overview of actuarial funding, contribution rates and the actuarial valuation process. Anyone involved in the budgeting process, subdivision finances or administration of a subdivision will find this webinar to be beneficial to better understand the process for calculating your contribution rate.

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Retiree Link Meeting - St. Peters
2022-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Charles City-County Library, 1000 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States

LAGERS Disability & Survivor Benefits - May 31
2022-05-31 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Members, Administrative & HR Personnel
Your LAGERS benefit includes more than just retirement benefits. Disability and survivor benefits are an important part of your benefits package and should be part of your long-term financial plan.
In this webinar, we will discuss what are Disability and Survivor benefits, the eligibility requirements for beginning a benefit, differences between Duty vs. Non-Duty related benefits, the application & approval process, and more!

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Leaving LAGERS Covered Employment - May 19
2022-05-19 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: HR Personnel, Members Considering Changing Jobs
This session is designed to help individuals considering leaving LAGERS covered employment understand all of the options for their LAGERS benefit. Because there are many benefit options for a member at termination, this session may also be helpful for administrators and HR personnel who work with individuals through the termination of employment process.

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Virtual Pre-Retirment Seminar - May 18
2022-05-18 08:00 - 10:30

Medicare 101 - Claim - May 17
2022-05-17 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees, Retirees, HR Personnel who help employees through the retirement process.
This is a LAGERS sponsored event. A representative from Missouri CLAIM will join us to give a Medicare 101 presentation. Missouri CLAIM is a non-profit state funded program whose sole purpose is helping retired Missourians navigate the Medicare system. This presentation will give a general overview of the Medicare system to help you better understand your options.
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Pre-Retirement Seminar - Sikeston
2022-05-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Clinton Building, 501 Campanella Dr., Sikeston, MO, 63801, United States

Pre-Retirement Seminar - Cape Girardeau
2022-05-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Cape Girardeau, 3351 Percy Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - May 5
2022-05-05 18:00 - 20:30

Employer Reporting Webinar - May 3
2022-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
Who should attend: Administrative, statement, and payment contacts for LAGERS
A review of some of the more detailed facets of LAGERS monthly reporting requirements. Topics
include ‘free six month period;’ which wages should I report?; how to handle various types of
employee leave; termination, transfers, and retirements of employees; and much more.

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New Hire Orientation Webinar - April 28
2022-04-28 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Newly Hired LAGERS Members, Administrators, HR Personnel
This webinar is specifically designed for newly hired employees. This session will include a high level brief discussion on topics like calculating benefits, disability and survivor benefits, the value of benefits and more. Administrators and HR Personnel who are responsible for the employee onboarding process will also find this webinar to be useful.

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