.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.

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.

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.

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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