CHARA Home page
CHARA Home page
This is the website for the ConocoPhillips & Phillips 66 Houston Area Retirees Association (CHARA).
If you have comments, additions, suggestions or questions, please send an email to: chara.retirees@gmail.com.
NEWS
The names of the slate of Officers for the 2026-27 term put forth by the CHARA Officer Nominating Committee were published in the August newsletter. The Open position of Treasurer was created when Doris Powers informed the BOD that while she would be able to serve out her current term through the end of 2025, she would not be able to be the Treasurer candidate for 2026-27. We thank Doris for her years of service to CHARA. Since publication of our newsletter Rick Fritz has stepped forward and has agreed to be the Treasurer candidate. The BOD and the nominating Committee have enthusiastically agreed. Chairperson Bill Rodgers and Jane Fowler will now conduct a limited search for a 1st VP candidate. The duties of the 1st VP are briefly described in the CHARA Bylaws in Article IV.
The nominees for CHARA Officers were listed in the August newsletter and will be published again including the 1st VP candidate in the November CHARA Newsletter. The election of Officers will take place at the CHARA Annual meeting on December 9.
Anyone interested in being considered as a nominee for this position of 1st VP should contact Bill Rodgers or Jane Fowler. Further details about the nominating process may be found in Articles IV and VII of the CHARA Bylaws.
Bill Rodgers, chairperson billrodgers25@earthlink.com 281-682-6104
Jane Fowler jane.r.fowler@gmail.com 281-253-4064
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WHO WE ARE
THE CONOCOPHILLPS/Phillips 66 HOUSTON AREA RETIREES ASSOCIATION (CHARA)
CHARA promotes continued personal contact among those who have retired from one of the family of COP companies and provides a continued communication link with COP/PSX.
WHAT WE DO
Provide opportunities to participate in social events, benefit from speaker programs of special interest, attend local entertainment & sports events, tour areas of special interest and participate in volunteer opportunities through CONOCOPHILLIPS.
Meet the first Tuesday of each March, June, September and December at a location TBD such as MCCU, The Club at Falcon Point, etc.
Publish a quarterly newsletter in February, May, August, and November.
Maintain a website: http://www.charaonline.com
Participate in volunteer opportunities sponsored by ConocoPhillips (e.g., United Way, and Rodeo Run, etc.).
Keep you informed when fellow colleagues pass away.
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACT INFORMATION
CHARA is governed by an Executive Board composed of active members.
The Board members volunteer their time and talents to the organization.
Retiree members of CHARA pay annual dues of $5, which offset the costs of the services provided.
For additional information about CHARA or to find membership information and a printable application form, please visit the website at http://www.charaonline.com
NEW DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
ConocoPhillips Retiree Handbook 2025
ConocoPhillips has announced the availability of information pertaining to ConocoPhillips benefit plans. Summary Annual Reports or the full documents are available for the following plans:
ConocoPhillips Disability Plan
ConocoPhillips Universal Life Insurance Plan
ConocoPhillips Group Life Insurance Plan
ConocoPhillips Medical and Dental Assistance Plan
ConocoPhillips Retiree Medical and Dental Plan
ConocoPhillips Savings Plan
To obtain a copy of the summary or the full Annual Report or any of these Plans you may call or write to
Plan Administrator, P.O. Box 4783, Houston, TX, 77210
Or call 918-661-6199 to obtain copies.
Cyber Security: Best Practices to Protecting Your Personal Information
Click here for the current CHARA newsletter
United Healthcare website - ConocoPhillips
New photos - see menu bar link on the left
2025 - CHARA Upcoming Events
August
20 Wednesday – Potential CHARA Trip
September
2 Tuesday – Start of United Way Campaign (thru Nov 30th)
4 Thursday – Space Cowboys Outing
25 Thursday – MD Anderson Mammography – P66
TBD Tuesday Sep/Oct – CHARA 3rd Qtr Benefits Mtg
October
15 Wednesday – Potential CHARA Trip
25 Saturday – Heart Walk
November
25 Tuesday – CHARA Christmas Lights Tour
December
4 Thursday – MD Anderson Mammography Unit at COP
5 Friday – Potential CHARA Trip
9 Tuesday – CHARA Holiday Luncheon
12 Friday – COP Holiday Concert
Other Retiree sites
To view the Ponca City CRA site, click here.
ConocoPhillips Employee Discounts and Marketplace Ad's
ConocoPhillips Beneplace website
Please note: Retirees are not eligible for a discount if the offer requires an "employee email address"
ConocoPhillips Retiree medical benefits information
2025 benefits meeting held in Houston Q3
2025 Annual Enrollment_Pre-Age 65 Retiree Benefits Meeting Presentation_FINAL
2025 Annual Enrollment_Post-Age 65 Retiree Benefits Meeting Presentation_FINAL
Official ConocoPhillips site for PRE 65 Benefits information
Official ConocoPhillips site for POST 65 Benefits information
Useful links and contact information
Aetna 1-800-872-3862
United Health Care 1-800-568-6404
United Health Care DENTAL 1-800-996-7563
Members Choice Credit Union 281-398-9900 or 800-753-2428
Phillips 66 Credit Union 800-897-6991
COP Benefits 800-622-5501 or 718-354-1344, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST weekdays.
COP Benefit Solver Note: The first time you access this website you will have to register and create an account/password and you will be asked for some personal information. The company key you will need is conocophillips. After registering you only use your username and password.
COP HR Contacts/Resources 877-812-7547 or 918-661-5381; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST weekdays.
Former Employees Website:
Former Employees | ConocoPhillips Human Resources
UnitedHealthcare (Retiree Dental) Retiree dental benefits
800-996-7563, TTY 711, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
Visit Site
UnitedHealthcare (Retiree Medical – Medicare Eligible)
855-323-1665, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week
Visit Site
Retirement Center
Retirement Plan and Savings Plan
833-637-4015, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
Apps: iPad | iPhone | Android
Visit Site\
COBRA
Contact the Benefits Center at 800-622-5501 if you are in need of COBRA rates for continuation of retiree medical benefits.
ConocoPhillips Contacts
Global Contributions and Sponsorships - Contact: Natalie Riley at Natalie.Riley@conocophillips.com or 281-293-2085.
Houston (Sponsorships and STEM) Signature programs - Contact: Ty Johnson at Ty.Johnson@conocophillips.com or 281-293-1128.
Houston volunteerism and corporate events - Contact: Natalie Riley at Natalie.Riley@conocophillips.com or 281-293-2085.
Volunteer Grant Programs - Contact: EVG@conocophillips.com or 281-293-1041.
For marketplace ads please contact Ray.Scippa@conocophillips.com who will post an ad on your behalf.
ConocoPhillips Fitness Center
Retiree schedule
Facility hours:
Monday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.