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Why Should You Become a Member of PERI?
We monitor every piece of legislation that is introduced that could adversely affect our members. Once PERI has established a position on an important issue, we lobby the appropriate agency or board and if necessary the Ohio General Assembly. PERI has worked for years on the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset and all our lobbying and collaberation finally paid off with the Social Security Fairness Act that passed in January of 2025.
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Our Mission
To protect and preserve OPERS pension and benefits programs and advocate for changes that are in the best interest of PERI members, while providing value through communications and education of the membership through our districts, local chapters and external partnerships.
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POWER OF PERI FUNDRAISER
PERI is launching a fundraising campaign to cover rising costs in rent, postage, and printing. We maintain a $2 million reserve for potential major legal actions, such as defending the defined benefit plan. Attorney’s fees for such legal defense can reach $500,000 to $700,000 per issue. This reserved fund remains dedicated to those purposes only. Meanwhile, operational costs have risen, resulting in a shortfall of approximately $90,000, while current investment returns are just over 10% that we take and additional is reinvested.
Here are some examples of what it costs us each year to produce:
Newsletter print/postage - $68,000
Annual Renewals - $8,000
New Retiree mailing - $11,000
Office rent - $17,640
Legislative Representative - $30,000
Over 80% of Life Members paid $100, which no longer meets today's operational costs. We continue to work with legislators to advocate for our members, monitor pension changes in Ohio, and ensure PERI is prepared for any reforms.
PERI needs your help now more than ever. Your immediate contribution is vital to support our mission and keep our essential services running without interruption. Every dollar makes a difference in helping us meet today’s challenges.
Please donate today to ensure we continue the important work we promised to you and all members. Together, we can protect PERI’s future and the benefits you rely on.
If you would like to mail a donation, please make checks payable to PERI and mail to 659 Park Meadow Rd STE F, Westerville, OH 43081. If you prefer to donate via telephone, please call 1-800-247-7374. Thank you.