Become an HGEA Retiree
The HGEA Retirees Unit is composed of over 9,500 retired county and state government employees. As the largest government retirees organization in the state, we are affiliated with AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees), our "watchdog" at the Federal level. Together we lobby Congress, appeal to state legislators and even fight City Hall, in the effort to preserve and enhance our social security, pension and health care benefits. We also encourage all willing members to get involved with the political campaigns of candidates that are endorsed by HGEA, as they will fight to ensure our hard-earned retirement.
Events & Activities
To view the wide range of fun and exciting Retiree events and activities statewide, click here for the HGEA events calendar. Or call the Retirees Unit at (808) 543-0054. You can also find out about upcoming events through the Ho‘olaha, the Retirees Unit's bi-monthly newsletter.
Contact Us
HGEA StaffMahie Trask, (808) 543-0090, mtrask@hgea.org
Tammy Tanouye, (808) 543-0054, ttanouye@hgea.org
Or for more information, please email retirees@hgea.org.
State Board of Directors
President: Ruth Walker
Vice-President: Susan Goya
Secretary: Ethel Fleming
Treasurer: Patrick Frane
Hawaii Island Chapter Officers:
President: Evelyn Togashi
Vice President: Olga Hayashi
Secretary: Charlene Sugihara
Treasurer: Vicky Calica
Kauai Island Chapter Officers:
President: Timothy Albao
Vice President: Thomas Oi
Secretary: Carol Sakai
Treasurer: Delores Kaauwai
Maui Island Chapter Officers:
President: Dennis Schwind
Vice President: Mary Wagner
Secretary: Kay Tesoro
Treasurer: Leticia Hedani
Oahu Island Chapter Officers:
President: Ava Kridler
Vice President: Victoria Kim
Secretary: Yolanda Faria
Treasurer: John Wadahara