Informative and Protective Services Committee
Procedures and Responsibilities

The purpose of the Informative and Protective Services Committee is to promote the well-being of retired educators by helping them obtain the services and information they need to solve, or avoid financial and personal problems. This committee serves mainly as a source of information on available services.

The LWREA Informative and Protective Services Chairperson should be appointed by the Unit President. The chairperson selects two (2) to four (4) committee members. These members need to be enthusiastic, concerned for the welfare of others and interested in finding information to meet the needs of unit members.

1. Carry out the primary purposes of the state Informative and Protective Services Committee.
2. Survey the needs of LWREA members in the area of Informative and Protective Services. List the most urgent problems and organize activities to meet their needs. Update list as needed.
3. Develop a working plan with suggested activities, programs and projects.
4. Update information and make it available to members.
5. Assist members with special problems or needs by directing them to resources and/or agencies who will assist them.
6. Cooperate with other committees on the aspect of Informative and Protective Services that relates to their work.
7. Seek the help and cooperation of local community service agencies such as Council on Aging, Community Colleges, Bank Officers, Counselors, Medical Personnel and Others.
8. Set up a means of evaluating projects and activities. Replant and update as necessary.
9. Obtain needed information and help from FREA Protective Services Chairperson and District Protective Services Committee Members.