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.
Bring a friend!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - GET INVOLVED - JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP TODAY
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Our next meeting will be on
Friday, June 10th
The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association will gather for their Summer luncheon and meeting on Friday, June 10 at 12:00 noon. The program addresses growth trends in Delaware County. The speaker will be Scott Sanders, the Executive Director of the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission. He will share his responsibilities working for the commission in our fast growing county.
We will collect loose change for future charitable contributions
and dry goods and paper products for PIN.
Meet at the Compassion Center at 41 Firestone Dr, Delaware OH
Park next to the shelter and enter the Center through the door located under the shelter.
(The meeting is NOT in the church building.)
(A map to the church/center is located below the last meeting review.)
LUNCH ORDERING INFORMATION
We are ordering boxed lunches from The Rutherford Cafe in Delaware.
Each box lunch is $14.00. (cost increase due to rising cost of food) DCRTA will provide bottled water.
Please send your boxed lunch choice to Pat Bateman by June 6. Be sure to use both the number and name of the sandwich and any item changes (ex: no onion, etc.) along with your name.
Money for your boxed lunch will be accepted at the luncheon. Please bring the exact amount in cash or check payable to DCRTA.
LUNCHEON ORDERS AND RESERVATIONS are DUE by June 6, 2022 to
Pat Bateman at Pbateman7075@aol.com or 330-714-9039
We hope to see you there!
BOXED LUNCH CHOICES - PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
1. The Green Door Gobble
Pan-roasted Turkey, Colby, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Pretzel Bun, chips & a cookie
2. Southern Peach
Hickory Ham, Gouda, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Hot Pepper Peach jam on a Sourdough Bread, chips
& a cookie
3. Hearty Hummus (Vegan)
Red Pepper Hummus, Lots of Seasonal Veggies on a Wrap, chips & a cookie
4. Vegan Hero
Avocado, Cucumber, Spinach, Tomato, Onion. Carrots and a Fig Balsamic Sauce on a Ciabatinni Roll, chips & a cookie
5. Going Clubbing
Roasted Turkey, Hickory Ham, Smoked Cheddar, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion & Garlic Mayo on sourdough bread, chips & a cookie
6. Beefy Boy
Pretzel Bun topped with Roast Beef, Cheddar, Horseradish Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, chips
& a cookie
7. Raging Beast
Roast Beef, Pepper Jack, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion,
Candied Jalapeno Relish, Garlic Mayo on Pretzel Bun, chips & a cookie
8. Italian Hero
Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pepper Rings with Garlic Parm Sauce on a Ciabatinni Roll, chips & a cookie
9. Chicken Salad Sandwich
Our Chicken Salad with Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce. Tomato
on Sour Dough Bread, chips & a cookie.
IF YOU HAVE DIETARY CONCERNS WITH THE MENU PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.
RECENT MEETING REVIEW
On Friday, March 11th the Delaware County Teachers Association gathered at Canvas Creations in Delaware, Ohio. Members socialized and enjoyed a box lunch from The Rutherford Cafe before President Carolyn Kneisly conducted a short business meeting. Karen Deighton reported on the mask project in which DCRTA donated 14,500 child sized masks to the elementary schools in Delaware County. All schools were appreciative and notes of thanks were read. Sue Elfner introduced Nutritionist Barbara Nakanishi from Ohio Health who offered an excellent presentation on "Nutrition Considerations in Retirement" and distributed informational handouts. Pam Young decorated the room with a St. Patrick's Day flair and members played games with a Fruit and Vegetable theme and won prizes. Members contributed both monetary and paper products for delivery to People In Need of Delaware County.
The next meeting will be on June 10, 2022
at the Compassion Center next to Compassion Christian Church in Delaware.
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Please use this map for all remaining 2022 meetings.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
MASK DONATION NEWS
The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association has donated a case of 500 disposable child masks to each of the 29 elementary schools in Delaware County. The DCRTA members want to let students, teachers and staff know that the retired teachers are thinking of them as they navigate these uncertain educational times. The cases of masks were delivered to all
Delaware County elementary schools during the second week of January.
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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 and photos above:
In the photos above Carolyn Kneisly, President of The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association, presents books to children of three of the most recent Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties homeowners. Both homes are located in Delaware.
History: 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 few years DCRTA has purchased age appropriate books focused on homes and shelter for various age levels. Recently members have augmented our supply by donating books at meetings. DCRTA is proud to join other chapters across Ohio in this collaborative effort to help those in need.
NOTE: During the pandemic Habitat for Humanity continued to build homes but the dedications have been for families only. DCRTA stored our books at the Habitat office and suggested that they present a book to the children in our stead.
( Photos courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties and Karen Deighton)
Local chapter involvement and photos above:
In the photos above Carolyn Kneisly, President of The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association, presents books to children of three of the most recent Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties homeowners. Both homes are located in Delaware.
History: 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 few years DCRTA has purchased age appropriate books focused on homes and shelter for various age levels. Recently members have augmented our supply by donating books at meetings. DCRTA is proud to join other chapters across Ohio in this collaborative effort to help those in need.
NOTE: During the pandemic Habitat for Humanity continued to build homes but the dedications have been for families only. DCRTA stored our books at the Habitat office and suggested that they present a book to the children in our stead.
( Photos courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties and Karen Deighton)
