Missouri LAGERS

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - October 6
2022-10-06 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
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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Employer Rate Meeting - Blue Springs
2022-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Kansas City, 20300 E 42nd St. S, Blue Springs, Missouri, 64015
This meeting is for LAGERS employer administrative and finance contacts who would like a deeper look into how employer rates are established, how LAGERS is funded, how LAGERS’ investment portfolio is doing, where the money goes, and more.
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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - November 3
2022-11-03 13:00 - 15:30

Employer Reporting Webinar - November 8
2022-11-08 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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Auditors and Your Benefits - November 9
2022-11-09 11:30 - 12:30
Guest Speaker: Melissa Rackers, LAGERS CFO

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Pre-Retirement Seminar - Springfield
2022-11-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Double Tree – Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65803, 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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Employer Rate Meeting - Kirksville
2022-11-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn Express – Kirksville, 2523 S Franklin St., Kirksville, Missouri, 63501

Employer Rate Meeting - St. Peters
2022-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Courtyard by Marriott – St. Peters, 4341 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., St. Peters, Missouri, 63376

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - November 16
2022-11-16 18:00 - 20:30

Employer Rate Meeting - Springfield
2022-11-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Double Tree – Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65803, United States

Taxes, COLAs, and Working After Retirement Webinar - November 23
2022-11-23 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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Employer Rate Meeting - Columbia (CANCELLED)
2022-11-29 11:30 - 13:00
This meeting is for LAGERS employer administrative and finance contacts who would like a deeper look into how employer rates are established, how LAGERS is funded, how LAGERS’ investment portfolio is doing, where the money goes, and more.

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - December 1 CANCELLED
2022-12-01 08:00 - 10:30
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.

LAGERS Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-12-02 08:00 - 12:00 | LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States
Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting

Actuarial 101 - December 6
2022-12-06 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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Employer Rate Meeting - Cape Girardeau (Cancelled)
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Cape Girardeau, 3351 Percy Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States

New Hire Orientation Webinar - December 8
2022-12-08 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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Employer Rate Meeting - Virtual
2022-12-13 09:00 - 10:30

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - December 14
2022-12-14 13:00 - 15:30

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar
2023-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar

Building a Positive Workplace Culture
2023-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join Jessica Hoffman and Kara Roberson from the City of Wentzville as they discuss cultivating a positive, productive workplace culture.
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.
Register

Taxes, COLAs, and Working After Retirement
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar

February 21, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Jefferson City
2023-02-21 13:00 - 15:30 | LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States

When Life Happens: Marriage, Children, Illness/Injury, Death
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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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LAGERS Practices: Changing Benefits
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: Administrators, HR Personnel, Members of Governing Body, Members who are interested in their employer making a benefit change.
Your LAGERS benefit structure is flexible to meet your recruitment and retention goals along with fitting in to your budget. LAGERS subdivisions may change each component of the LAGERS benefit structure can be changed once every two years. This webinar will discuss how changing each component will impact employee benefits, cost implications, and potential risks.

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March 14, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Blue Springs
2023-03-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Drury Inn & Suites – Blue Springs, 20300 E 42nd St S, Blue Springs, Blue Springs, 64015, United States

March 21, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Springfield
2023-03-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Double Tree – Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65803, United States

LAGERS 1st Quarter Board Meeting
2023-03-24 08:30 - 23:30
The LAGERS Board of Trustees will conduct their 1st Quarter Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the LAGERS Office Building, 701 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102. For more information click here.
