WELCOME
to the Delaware County Chapter of
the Ohio Retired Teacher's Association
* ORTA's Number One Priority is protecting and improving teacher retirement benefits. *
We invite you to attend one of the Delaware County Retired Teachers Association quarterly luncheon meetings. Our
members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization and how you can join.
If you live in Delaware County and are a retired educator, you are welcome - regardless of where you taught!
Retired administrators, school nurses, spouses and guests are also welcome.
The next DCRTA get together is our winter meeting on December 6, 2018.
Bring a friend!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - GET INVOLVED - JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP TODAY
members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization and how you can join.
If you live in Delaware County and are a retired educator, you are welcome - regardless of where you taught!
Retired administrators, school nurses, spouses and guests are also welcome.
The next DCRTA get together is our winter meeting on December 6, 2018.
Bring a friend!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - GET INVOLVED - JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP TODAY
RECENT MEETING REVIEW
The fall meeting was held at noon in the Terrace Room, Willow Brook Christian Village, on September 14, 2018. As members arrived they participated in a "get to know you" game and in doing so became better acquainted.
After a delicious lunch, Tammy Matias, Coordinator of the CASA program of Delaware and Union Counties, provided a multi media presentation on the CASA program and she explained how to become a volunteer. CASA stands for the Court Appointed Special Advocates. The goal of the program is to provide advocacy for every child involved in juvenile court cases of abuse and neglect.
During the business meeting members were notified of an email being sent to members with the revised bylaws; these will be voted upon at the December meeting.
ORTA Central Ohio District Liaison Kara Mendenhall attended and provided members with an update on events affecting retirees. Donations of non perishable goods were collected for People In Need of Delaware County.
Donations for September were made to The American Red Cross. An additional check will be sent to the Red Cross in light of the increased need of their services due to weather disasters across the country.
WINTER LUNCHEON INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A THURSDAY!
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware, OH 43015 (Terrace Room, 2nd floor)
Cost: $15.00 Checks payable to DCRTA.
* Reservations must be made by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 *
Please plan to pay at the door and make your reservation to Treasurer Pat Bateman in either of two ways:
CALL in Reservation by phone to: 614-776-1339
OR
E-MAIL reservation: Pbateman7075@hotmail.com
Spouses and guests are welcome to attend.
All meal reservations must be paid for by DCRTA, so if you must cancel your reservation, please call
by NOON on FRIDAY, November 30, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: Bring your own box if you wish to take luncheon food home.
PROGRAM: Musical program TBA.
Loose change donations for December and non perishable goods will also be accepted for People In Need of
Delaware County.
We will also hold our fourth annual SILENT AUCTION.Please bring items to donate; all items should be labeled with a description of the contents and a suggested starting bid - we will help set up your items and provide the bid sheets. Suggestions of what to bring: gifts for Christmas, decorative pieces, baked goods, candy, plants, flowers, crafts, homemade articles and themed gift baskets. Come early to drop off your items, to examine what is being offered, and to get a head start on placing your bids. This is an opportunity to do some holiday shopping!
Proceeds will go into our treasury to help defray the cost of special programs and our Habitat for Humanity project.
Please invite your spouse, friends and any retired teachers, administrators and school nurses you know to attend this
afternoon of food, fellowship and information.
Local dues are payable at this meeting. $15 for 2018 or $75 Lifetime.
(This will be the last date that the Lifetime option will be offered.)
If you would like to be on the DCRTA email list contact Pat Bateman at 614-776-1339 or
Pbateman7075@hotmail.com.
Meeting location map
The fall meeting was held at noon in the Terrace Room, Willow Brook Christian Village, on September 14, 2018. As members arrived they participated in a "get to know you" game and in doing so became better acquainted.
After a delicious lunch, Tammy Matias, Coordinator of the CASA program of Delaware and Union Counties, provided a multi media presentation on the CASA program and she explained how to become a volunteer. CASA stands for the Court Appointed Special Advocates. The goal of the program is to provide advocacy for every child involved in juvenile court cases of abuse and neglect.
During the business meeting members were notified of an email being sent to members with the revised bylaws; these will be voted upon at the December meeting.
ORTA Central Ohio District Liaison Kara Mendenhall attended and provided members with an update on events affecting retirees. Donations of non perishable goods were collected for People In Need of Delaware County.
Donations for September were made to The American Red Cross. An additional check will be sent to the Red Cross in light of the increased need of their services due to weather disasters across the country.
WINTER LUNCHEON INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A THURSDAY!
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware, OH 43015 (Terrace Room, 2nd floor)
Cost: $15.00 Checks payable to DCRTA.
* Reservations must be made by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 *
Please plan to pay at the door and make your reservation to Treasurer Pat Bateman in either of two ways:
CALL in Reservation by phone to: 614-776-1339
OR
E-MAIL reservation: Pbateman7075@hotmail.com
Spouses and guests are welcome to attend.
All meal reservations must be paid for by DCRTA, so if you must cancel your reservation, please call
by NOON on FRIDAY, November 30, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: Bring your own box if you wish to take luncheon food home.
PROGRAM: Musical program TBA.
Loose change donations for December and non perishable goods will also be accepted for People In Need of
Delaware County.
We will also hold our fourth annual SILENT AUCTION.Please bring items to donate; all items should be labeled with a description of the contents and a suggested starting bid - we will help set up your items and provide the bid sheets. Suggestions of what to bring: gifts for Christmas, decorative pieces, baked goods, candy, plants, flowers, crafts, homemade articles and themed gift baskets. Come early to drop off your items, to examine what is being offered, and to get a head start on placing your bids. This is an opportunity to do some holiday shopping!
Proceeds will go into our treasury to help defray the cost of special programs and our Habitat for Humanity project.
Please invite your spouse, friends and any retired teachers, administrators and school nurses you know to attend this
afternoon of food, fellowship and information.
Local dues are payable at this meeting. $15 for 2018 or $75 Lifetime.
(This will be the last date that the Lifetime option will be offered.)
If you would like to be on the DCRTA email list contact Pat Bateman at 614-776-1339 or
Pbateman7075@hotmail.com.
Meeting location map
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: DCRTA has partnered with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Use the Links button at the top of this page to access their website. It provides members with opportunities to assist in Habitat's work.
Local chapter involvement:
The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association presented a donation of several books to the children of Habitat home recipients Rafael and Angelica, the most recent Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties homeowners. DCRTA Co-President Carolyn Kneisly presented the books to their children at the home dedication in Delaware, OH on March 10, 2018. Pictured: DCRTA President Carolyn Kneisly with Rafael, Angelica and their 4 children.
In 2016, after speaking to local Habitat officials who indicated they needed books for children of home owners, DCRTA embarked on a group project to gift a book to each child moving into a new Habitat house in Delaware County. For the past two years DCRTA has purchased age appropriate books focused on homes and shelter for various age levels. DCRTA is proud to join other chapters across Ohio in this collaborative effort to help those in need.
( Photos courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties)
Local chapter involvement:
The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association presented a donation of several books to the children of Habitat home recipients Rafael and Angelica, the most recent Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties homeowners. DCRTA Co-President Carolyn Kneisly presented the books to their children at the home dedication in Delaware, OH on March 10, 2018. Pictured: DCRTA President Carolyn Kneisly with Rafael, Angelica and their 4 children.
In 2016, after speaking to local Habitat officials who indicated they needed books for children of home owners, DCRTA embarked on a group project to gift a book to each child moving into a new Habitat house in Delaware County. For the past two years DCRTA has purchased age appropriate books focused on homes and shelter for various age levels. DCRTA is proud to join other chapters across Ohio in this collaborative effort to help those in need.
( Photos courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties)
