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
DECEMBER MEETING
The Delaware County Retired Teachers Association will meet for their December Holiday Gathering on Friday, December 3 at 12:00 noon in the event room at Canvas Creations in Delaware, OH.
The meeting theme is The Christmas Tree and the Christmas trees used as table decorations will be given away as some of the prizes. We will be collecting loose change and bills plus dry goods and paper products for donations to People In Need.
You may order a box lunch from The Greater Gouda by replying to Pat Bateman by email if you are on the DCRTA email list
or
by making a selection on this website in the EVENTS CALENDAR section and sending your name and numbered selection to us on the CONTACT US page of this website.
Deadline on this site for ordering is Monday, November 29.
Bottled water will be provided.
Canvas Creations is located at 325 S. Sandusky St. #100 in Delaware OH. Look for the PURPLE door. Parking is located around and near the venue.
We hope to see you there!
RECENT MEETING REVIEW
On a lovely September 10th afternoon the Delaware County Teachers Association gathered in the 3 Season Room at Mingo Park in Delaware, Ohio. President Carolyn Kneisly led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and a remembrance for those lost on 9/11. Members brought their own lunch and spent time visiting with friends. Alissa Burton, ORTA Communications and Technology Specialist was the guest speaker. She provided members with handouts detailing information on the recent forensic audit of STRS and possible next steps. Alyssa encouraged members to share the information with not only other retirees but also with active teachers who will also be impacted. She donated several ORTA t-shirts that were raffled off to members. The meeting theme was Johnny Appleseed with one game played and several prizes awarded. The next planned meeting will be on December 3rd.
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Note: The meeting location below is not applicable at this time. DO NOT USE THIS MAP.
Meeting location map
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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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.
( 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.
( Photos courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties and Karen Deighton)
