CMERA consists of Active Members and Associate Members. We consider any pensioner or beneficiary of the Cincinnati Retirement System to be a CMERA Member. Active Members have completed a membership application and are current with their dues. Active Members may vote, hold elected office, participate in the chatroom, and receive all newsletters and communications. Associate Members are those who have not signed on or remained current with their dues. All members may attend a General Meeting.

The CMERA organization is governed by its Governing Board which is comprised of the Executive Committee and its Board of Directors. The Executive Committee consists of the elected officials (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) along with the Immediate Past-President and appointed Sergeant-At-Arms. The Board of Directors are Active Members appointed by the Executive Committee. Committees are appointed as needed by the President to carry out the purposes and functions of CMERA.

Details about this entire structure, as well as the respective responsibilities of each role, can be found in the CMERA By-Laws.

CMERA Structure

Associate Members

  • Have not completed application for CMERA membership
  • Dues have not been paid/are not up to date
  • May attend meetings
  • May not vote
  • May not serve as officer, director, on a committee

Active Members

  • Completed application for CMERA membership
  • Dues are paid/up to date
  • May attend meetings
  • May vote
  • May serve as an officer, director, or on a committee

Executive Committee

  • President: Chuck Cullen
  • Vice-President: Steve Dietrich
  • Treasurer: Steve Dietrich (Acting)
  • Secretary: Jane Kettlehake
  • Past-President: Tom Gamel
  • Sergeant at Arms: Kathy Rahtz

Board of Directors

  • Cathy Cordes
  • John Hines
  • Mark Jones

Associate Directors

  • Ann DeGroot
  • Barb Laxton
  • Barry Mohlman