The PACRA Board enjoyed their Annual December meeting on December 14 at the Olive Garden restaurant in Escondido.
The Board wishes all PACRA members a Happy Holiday Season and another great New Year of retirement.


Working on Behalf of Palomar Retirees
The PACRA Board enjoyed their Annual December meeting on December 14 at the Olive Garden restaurant in Escondido.
The Board wishes all PACRA members a Happy Holiday Season and another great New Year of retirement.
.PACRA held its thirty-first annual meeting on Thursday, April 21 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos It was the first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019 due to the pandemic.While not as well attended as pre-pandemic meetings, it was a good beginning to getting back to pre-pandemic activities and those attending enthusiastically enjoyed the in-person renewal of friendships and acquaintances of former colleagues. After enjoying lunch, the group had the pleasure of listening to Palomar’s new President, Star Rivera-Lacey, our guest speaker, relate her personal story that led her to Palomar College, the current state of the college and her vision for the college going forward. Dr. Rivera-Lacey was followed by Stacey Rungatis, the Executive Director of the Palomar College Foundation, who described the many programs that the Foundation funds to help ensure the success of Palomar students. A short business meeting concluded the day’s program.
At it’s May 27 Board meeting, the PACRA Board of Directors voted to donate the amount of $2000 to the Palomar College Foundation. The gift was made in the absence of any applications to the annual PACRA Scholarship with the the specification that the money be used for direct assistance to Palomar students. The Foundation expressed its thanks to the PACRA Board and Membership for the generous donation in a letter to PACRA President Judy Cater
After cancelling last year’s Annual Meeting due to the pandemic, the PACRA Board of Directors hosted its Thirtieth Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 15, in a virtual format via zoom. Twenty-five members were greeted by PACRA Board President, Judy Cater, followed by a program that included featured speakers, Dr. Jack Kahn, President/Supt. Palomar. College, Stacy Rungatis, Executive Director, Palomar College Foundation and Linda Locklear, Faculty Emeritus, American Indian Studies. A Business meeting followed with the election of officers and updates on PACRA activities by PACRA Secretary Judy Dolan, PACRA Treasurer, Tom Humphrey, PACRA Scholarship Chairperson, Cynthia Poole, PACRA Benefits Committee Chair, Steve Spear, and PACRA Website Manager, Bob Larson. Participants were also able to renew acquaintances using the chat feature of zoom.
Congratulations to our newest group of retirees. I’ve had the pleasure of working with these fine people over the years so Phil, Pauline, Rico, JG, Estela and Jon, we’re happy to welcome you to our retiree ranks and hope you will consider joining PACRA.
As we prepare to observe Veterans’ Day tomorrow, it is important to recognize the many veterans serving on the College staff, in our student body and past and present members of the Governing Board.
Good afternoon. I’m Judy Cater representing PACRA, the Palomar College Retirees Association.
Judy Dolan’s Remarks October 8, 2019
My name is Judy Dolan; I have been retired since December 2013 after 10 years of part-time teaching, and 37 years of full-time teaching at Palomar College—an experience I thoroughly enjoyed…
PACRA held its twenty-eighth annual meeting on Thursday, May 16 at the Old Spaghetti Factory
in San Marcos. Over 40 retirees enjoyed renewing friendships and reminiscing with former colleagues over lunch. During the business meeting portion of the meeting, Judy Cater was
elected as President of PACRA for the next year and new Board member member, Cynthia Poole, was elected as Member-at-Large to the PACRA Board.
Posted September 5, 2014
The PACRA Board of Directors made a last minute decision to cancel the Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 15. The unfortunate cancellation was do to wildfires in the San Marcos area. On the day of the scheduled meeting the Coco fire was burning very close to Cal State San Marcos near Hwy. 78 and The Old Spaghetti Factory where the meeting was to be held. Exits from the freeway were closed to all but firefighting equipment and citizens were advised to stay clear of the area.
The PACRA Officers made an early morning decision to cancel the meeting and notify all members who had made reservations by telephone. The Board regrets the inconvenience it may have caused to members planning to attend.
Posted November 6, 2013
The PACRA Board of Directors honored retiring Board member, Ken Burns at a luncheon meeting on Oct. 17 at the Olive Garden restuarant inEscondido. Dr. Burns has served as the Board president for the past 4 years and is moving to Arizona to be near his daughter. In addition, theBoard welcomed 3 new members: Judy Cater, JoAnne Lesser and Tom Humphrey.
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Over 50 retirees attended PACRA’s twenty-second annual meeting on Thursday, May 16 at the Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos. Attendees enjoyed renewing friendships with former colleagues and were entertained by a chorus directed by former Palomar Music director, Joe Stanford. In addition, President Deegan brought the group up to date on new developments at Palomar College.
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