Council of University of California Retirees Associations [CUCRA]
The Council of UC Retiree Associations, with representatives from UC campuses and laboratories and the Office of the President, has the following mission:- To provide retirees, spouses of retirees, and survivor spouses with current University actions concerning retirees from individual campuses and laboratories, other University facilities, and Office of the President.
- To propose and influence University and legislative actions on matters affecting retirees, subject to the direction of CUCRA on specific issues.
- To
develop and maintain liaison with UC retiree associations on
matters relating to UCRP and PERS.
CUCRA meets twice a year. Among its recent activities has been the development of the Health Care Facilitator program for the campuses.
Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Foundation Scholarship
For several years the association, working through the Town & Country Women's Club, has sponsored a high school sophomore as a seminar participant. The Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Foundation offers an annual leadership seminar (HOBY) for sophomores to get a realistic look at their nation, its people, and their role in the world and community.Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
The Student Aid Committee of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the recipient of the UCSB Retirees Association Scholarship for 2006-2007 academic year. Lauren Crisenberry is a 1999 high school graduate who attended Santa Barbara City College and transferred to UC Santa Barbara in 2005. She is majoring in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting and hopes to pursue a career as a CPA. Congratulations to you Lauren!!The UCSB Retiree’s Association has contributed to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara for many years. Because the Foundation has had continuing commitment to the local students, it leads the nation in community giving for scholarships for higher education. The UCSB Retiree’s Association is proud to be apart of supporting tomorrow’s students by creating a brighter future for our youth and community.