Learn more about the Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel organization

The Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel (LARSP) organization applauds you for your continued efforts during the difficulties of the COVID pandemic.

LARSP is an organization that focuses on community service, continuing education, fellowship, philanthropy, recognition of service to the organization and member welfare concerns by promoting the social, professional and economic well-being of retired school personnel.

LARSP originated in 1951 and is open to all school employees (teachers, administration, office staff, nurses, paras, etc.). LARSP was well known for the Retired Teacher Used Book Sale and as initiators of the Cascade Fountain (aka Teachers Fountain). Since the sale was discontinued, many are not aware of the organization.

Now, all new retirees will receive a free membership for the first year after retiring.

LARSP offers a variety of opportunities.

Education: monthly programs (educational, informational and simply fun), and scholarships to high school seniors through the Foundation for LPS and an active educator scholarship through the Nebraska Association of Retired School Personnel

Community service: encourage volunteerism

Social/fellowship: monthly meetings (September – May); sub groups: Scrabble, Bridge, quilting, book clubs, outreach & Variety Plus (lunch, tours, speakers); and cards/notes to members (illness, death etc.)

Philanthropy: Time and money to non-profits in Lincoln, such as Lighthouse, City Mission, Children’s Museum, Lincoln Children Zoo, Matt Talbott, Harvest of Books and many others); Fund a Need through the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools

Recognition of service: Community Service Award (to members); Friends of LARSP (to non-members); Golden Apples (service to LARSP)

Political: Contact legislators (education, Social Security and tax issues), Lobby Day

For more information, contact LARSP co-presidents:

Pam Ford: 402-483-2790 - prford46@aol.com

Jan Stamper: 402-853-4872 - jastamper42@gmail.com

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