The Purpose of RCORE
To keep former City of Roseville employees connected during retirement
To advocate with local and state officials for public retirees’ rights and benefits
To share general information about areas of interest to City of Roseville retirees
To provide opportunities to socialize with former co-workers
Meet the Board
Hover over someone to read their bio.

Lori Benitez

President

Lori Benitez

I worked for the Police Department for 28 years. 21 years as a paid employee retiring in Dec 2010 and 7 years as a volunteer, retiring for the second time Aug 2018. I worked my entire career in the jail; first as a correctional officer and I retired as the correctional supervisor. I was president of the RPA (Roseville Police Association) for 5 years. I volunteered for the Human Resources Department for 4 years. I am on the board of the Gathering Inn and RPEA (Retired Public Employees Association). I enjoy golfing , traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Pam Durocher

Vice President

Pam Durocher

I began my career with the City of Roseville in 1982, hired into the newly formed Risk Management Division within Human Resources. Risk Management was the predominant theme of my years with the City. I served a number of years in the City Attorney’s Office before returning to Human Resources and Risk Management. I retired in May of 2009, joined RCORE, and have served on the RCORE Executive Board. My passions include my grandkids, the outdoors, and advocating for what is right.

Brita Bayless

Secretary

Brita Bayless

Hired as a Deputy City Attorney in 2002 and retired 13 years later as City Attorney, only retirement is better than my job working for the City of Roseville.

Kathy Kitchell

Treasurer

Kathy Kitchell

Employee from 1991 to 2009 (7 years in Finance – General Accounting and 12 years in Environmental Utilities)

Paula Finley

Member-at-large

Paula Finley

Worked for the City from March 1987 until June 12, 2009. Worked was in the Parks and Recreation Department, first as a Recreation Supervisor – 4 years, then Administrative Analyst – 3 years, Park Development manager -10 years and rounding out my career as a Park and Recreation Manager for the remaining 5 years, retiring in 2009. Interests include travel – near and far, spending time with family and friends, 49er football, all outdoor activities, including a passion for gardening that resulted in becoming a Master Gardener with Placer County in 2011.

Ed Kriz

Member-at-large

Ed Kriz

Employee from 1990 to 2015 in Environmental Utilities (5 years Associate Engineer, 17 years Water Utility Manager, 3 years Director)

Bob Schmitt

Member-at-large

Bob Schmitt

Starting in February 1999, I worked over 22 years in the Roseville City Attorney’s Office.  I was initially hired as an Associate Attorney and worked my way up. Ultimately, I served as City Attorney for six and a half years and retired in May 2021.  Best job and employer I ever had.

Al Johnson

Board Member Emeritus

Al Johnson

Al Johnson retired from his position as City Manager with the City of Roseville in 2003. Since his retirement from Public Service Mr. Johnson has owned and operated Al Johnson Consulting LLC a Consulting firm that advises private development firms and public agencies regarding land use development issues.  Al was a former board member who helped to establish RCORE and was invited to stay on board as a nonvoting member in an advisory capacity, acknowledging for all that he has done for RCORE, the City of Roseville, and its retirees.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do we meet and where?

RCORE meets twice a year for General Membership Meetings, per the bylaws these meetings are the second Thursday in March and the Second Thursday in October at a location that works for the anticipated size. Information can be found on the Calendar page at RCORE Event Calendar.

When & where do I send my RCORE dues to remain in good standing?

Annual dues shall be twenty ($20.00) dollars per member or per family, payable in advance on or before October 1 of each year. Members shall be notified by email thirty (30) days before payment is due. Members whose dues are not paid within thirty (30) days shall, at a minimum, have access to membership areas of the website restricted. The annual dues amount may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by consensus of RCORE members. An RCORE application can be found at RCORE Application

Dues can be sent to the organization address at:

Retired City of Roseville Employees

P.O. Box 791, Roseville CA 95661

What is the tax status of the RCORE organization?

RCORE corporation is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation organized under the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity, other than credit union business, for which a corporation may be organized under such law.

The specific and primary purpose of this corporation is to engage in labor organization activities, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States internal revenue law (the “Code”), that promote and protect the welfare and interests of individuals who receive or expect to receive retirement benefits from the City of Roseville, located in Placer County, California.

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