HResource Meeting - Blue Springs
2022-07-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Drury Inn & Suites – Blue Springs, 20300 E 42nd St S, Blue Springs, Blue Springs, 64015, 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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Pre-Retirement Seminar - Joplin
2022-07-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E 32nd St., Joplin, MO, 64804, 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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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - August 4
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:30 | MO
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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HResource Meeting - Cape Girardeau
2022-08-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Cape Girardeau, 3351 Percy Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States

A Walk Through myLAGERS - for member
2022-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
Guest Speaker: Tami Jaegers, LAGERS Assistant Director – Operations
Who Should Attend: Administrators, HR Personnel, Members, Retirees
This session will provide attendees with a tour of the myLAGERS, some of the beneficial tasks you can complete on myLAGERS and all of the information you have at your fingertips. This session is great for any member looking for personalized information about their LAGERS benefit.
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Application Process & Payment Options - August 16
2022-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees, Human Resource/Administrative Personnel
This session is great for LAGERS members who are nearing retirement. Join us for an overview of the retirement process and a detailed discussion of all of the payment options available to LAGERS members when they retire. A discussion about the issues LAGERS members should think about before beginning the retirement process. Topics include the application process and detailed information about each payment option.

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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - August 17
2022-08-17 08:00 - 10:30 | MO

HResource Meeting - Springfield
2022-08-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Double Tree – Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65803, United States

HResource Meeting - Kirksville
2022-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn Express – Kirksville, 2523 S Franklin St., Kirksville, Missouri, 63501

Pre-Retirement Seminar - Blue Springs
2022-08-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States

Communicating the Value of LAGERS - August 25
2022-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
Who Should Attend: Administrators and HR Personnel
Your LAGERS benefit represents a significant financial investment in your employees. Engaging them in their benefits is essential to maximizing the value of your LAGERS benefit. Join us for a conversation about why employers should and can be proactive in discussing the value of their LAGERS benefits with employees. In this webinar, you will learn why it is important to talk about employee benefits, some best practices for communicating this value, and useful tips for employing your own communication strategy.

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HResource Meeting - Virtual
2022-08-31 09:00 - 10:30 | MO

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - September 1
2022-09-01 13:00 - 15:30 | MO

Employer Reporting Webinar - September 6
2022-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
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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Leaving LAGERS Covered Employment - September 8
2022-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
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-Retirement Seminar - September 14
2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:30 | MO

Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from SSA - September 20
2022-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from the Social Security Administration
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LAGERS Disability & Survivor Benefits Webinar - September 22
2022-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
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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The LEAD: Speak with LAGERS Leaders - September 27
2022-09-27 09:00 - 10:30 | MO
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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Pros and Cons of Benefit Changes Webinar - October 4
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | MO
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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Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar - October 6
2022-10-06 08:00 - 10:30 | MO

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 | MO

Employer Reporting Webinar - November 8
2022-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | MO

Auditors and Your Benefits - November 9
2022-11-09 11:30 - 12:30 | MO
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

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 | MO

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