Who are MAR members? Anyone who receives a monthly check from the Maine State Retirement System is eligible to join MAR. This includes retired state employees, retired teachers, retired local district employees, and beneficiaries of the above. MAR is a broad based organization… fire-fighters, teachers, legislators, public works crews, accountants, lawyers, clerical support staff and administrators ….MAR represents these retirees, and many, many more. January 1, 2007 MAR Membership 15,001 (3,838 Delta Dental Enrollees) Return to Top Strength in Numbers – why YOU should join MAR has 15,001 members - with a potential to grow to 30,000 Public retiree members in Maine. And now, as we move steadily move into the 21st century, MAR is changing and growing to better meet the needs of all its members.…If you are a State Employee, or a Teacher or a local Government employee, the Maine Association of Retirees may be just what you need to help you plan for and protect your retirement. 30,000 Retirees – now that would be a force to be reckoned with! There is strength in numbers – by joining MAR you add your voice to the growing number of retirees in Maine who WILL be heard in Augusta and Washington. The best way to protect your retirement (the “fund” and your rights as retirees), and to influence the policies that will effect Maine’s senior citizens is to become an active member of MAR – “Leading the Way for Maine Retirees!” Return to Top Regional Chapters (MAP) To better meet the needs of public retires throughout the Maine, MAR is made up of 5 Regions. Each MAR region has its own regional representatives and each region has its own Regional Meetings to assist MAR Officers and Staff in the setting of goals, objectives and the priorities for the MAR legislative agenda . (Insert MAP of Maine with MAR’s 5 regions shown) Return to Top Our Plans for Growth As a result of a major organizational study and strategic planning process (2006), MAR Officers and Staff have established an aggressive growth plan for the organization. A higher level of exposure for the organization combined with a revitalized sense of purpose and renewed focus will allow MAR to meet it’s new growth goal: 25,000 Members by the year 2021 Return to Top Join On-line –Today! Click here to go to our Online Membership Application Form   Return to Top