July 25, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Joplin
2023-07-25 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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LAGERS Practices: Preparing and Reading Your Benefit Estimate
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: All members in any stage of your career
Learn how to generate a valuable tool – a Benefit Estimate, via myLAGERS. We’ll walk you through it so you better understand how to read the estimate. Also, learn additional uses for myLAGERS like: updating contact information, viewing your reported wages, adding or changing beneficiaries and more.

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August 3, 2023 HResource Meeting - Blue Springs
2023-08-03 11:30 - 13:30 | 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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August 8, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Cape Girardeau
2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Drury Plaza Hotel – Cape Girardeau, 3351 Percy Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, 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
2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
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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August 10, 2023 HResource Meeting - St. Louis
2023-08-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Courtyard by Marriott, 4341 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Peters, MO, 63376, United States

August 22, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Blue Springs
2023-08-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Drury Inn & Suites – Blue Springs, 20300 E 42nd St S, Blue Springs, Blue Springs, 64015, United States

August 29, 2023 - Virtual HResource Meeting
2023-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar

LAGERS Practices: Communicating the Value of LAGERS
2023-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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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September 14, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Chillicothe
2023-09-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Comfort Inn & Suites – Chillicothe, 250 E Business 36, Chillicothe, MO, 64501, United States

CLA Recertification
2023-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: Certified LAGERS Administrators who wish to re-certify.
Attend this webinar to re-certify your CLA. Gain better insight of Actuarial Valuations, factors affecting employer contribution rates, adopting benefit changes to best meet your workforce and budgetary needs, and more.

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LAGERS Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-08 08:00 - 12:00 | LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States

September 26, 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar - Jefferson City
2023-09-26 13:00 - 15:30 | LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States

Taxes, COLAs and Working After Retirement
2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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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LAGERS Practices: Applying for Retirement
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: Members nearing retirement
It takes time and some work to retire. Learn about your options and the major decisions you have to make when you retire. We’ll walk through the process and go over paperwork and documentation you’ll need, too.

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LAGERS Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Sheraton Chalet Hotel, 191 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63146, United States

When Life Happens: Leaving LAGERS-Covered Employment
2023-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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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LAGERS Pre-Retirement Webinar
2024-01-16 08:00 - 10:30, 2024-02-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00
In this Pre-Retirement Webinar, 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 Webinar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event.

Technical requirements for webinar:

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 Kathy Rolwes at 573.632.6282 or email krolwes@molagers.org for more information.
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Adding a Public Safety Department Webinar
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Governing Body Members, Financial Officers
Explore considerations for adopting a Public Safety Department and learn the process of adding an actuarial department.

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LAGERS New Hire Orientation Webinar
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar is specifically designed for newly hired employees. This session will include a 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 useful.

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Leaving LAGERS-Covered Employment Webinar
2024-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
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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Mid-Career LAGERS Benefit Recap Webinar
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
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Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-03-22 08:30 - 12:00 | LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States
Contact Sheila Reinch for any inquiries about a Board of Trustee Meeting sreinch@molagers.org for more information.

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LAGERS Disability & Survivor Benefits Webinar
2024-03-26 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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