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LaQuita Cole, President

Welcome to Division 2
In 1931 our division became the second to affiliate with CalRTA. Now, we have about 730 members with most of them living in the Oakland area.  

Who is CalRTA?
The California Retired Teachers Association was founded in 1929 in Pasadena. Our state association has grown to 50,000 members. With an active legislation advocacy progam we have become the dominant authoritative force working at the federal, state, and local levels to protect and enhance our retirement benefits.
For more information about what we do to support retired teachers and public education move your mouse to the upper left column and click the links to CalRTA Web Site and Area 4.

At the area and division level, as indicated by the Help for Seniors link, we are committed to assisting our fellow retirees.
 
What Do We Do in Divison 2?
   
We do enjoy retirement! Locally, we have events such as luncheon meetings and day trips to provide opportunities for fellowship and just having fun.  


We also have opportunities to take part in the political affairs that affect retired teachers and California schools. Postcard writing campaigns, visiting our local legislators, and even demonstrating are some of the activities that we have taken part in.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
 
 
Teacher Wall
 
Where a teacher can add his/her voice in the discussion on education issues
Read more ⇒
 
Protect Retirement Security
 
Get the latest news about retirement security and join the effort to protect California's middle class.
Read more ⇒
 
Issue brief
 
The Three Rs of Teacher Pension Plans: Recruitment, Retention, and Retirement
By Ilana Boivie
October 2011
Read more ⇒
 
National Education Association
Federal Legislative Updates
 
News from Capitol Hill...

WILL YOU WATCH? STATE OF THE UNION – WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR?
January 20, 2012
Read more ⇒
 
News from Capitol Hill...

NEA president praises President Obama's bold vision for America
January 25, 2012
Read more ⇒

 
 
Nobody Understands Debt
 
By Paul Krugman
January 1, 2012
Read more ⇒

LAO: Ballot proposals to cut California government pension costs may wind up increasing them
 
By Jon Ortiz
December 28, 2011
Read more ⇒

A Nation's Education Left Behind
 
By Diane Ravitch
December 11, 2011
Read more ⇒

Once Again, There is NO Social Security Crisis!
 
By Marc Valdez Weblog
November 4, 2011
Read more ⇒

The Waldorf Way: Silicon Valley school eschews technology
 
By Rehema Ellis
November 30, 2011
Read more ⇒

Why School Finance Matters
 
EdSource
Read more ⇒

How California Ranks—Frequently Asked Questions Regarding California's Support of its Schools
 
EdSource
Press Release
September 7, 2010
Read more ⇒

California's Fiscal Crisis:
What does it mean for schools?
 
Ed Source Q & A
May 2011
Read more ⇒

Previous Articles
 
Formerly on homepage
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Becoming a Member
Membership is not restricted to retired educators. If you are currently in education or just interested in our goals, you are welcome to attend a luncheon meeting, take part in a day trip, and become a member!       
               
Social Security Fairness

CalRTA East Bay Division 2 is dedicated to informing the public about the WEP and GPO provisions of social security that adversely impact the income of thousands of retired educators and public workers in 14 states including California. CalRTA and other major associations are in a coalition working hard to get Congress to pass a bill to eliminate these unfair penalties. For more information visit the links below.
www.ssfairness.com
Unfortunate Surprise for Educators
Current Legal Situation
Help Support Repealing WEP and GOP




Action Alert: The National Education Association has worked with Senators Kerry and Collins to introduce S. 2010, the WEP/GPO SS Fairness repeal legislation. Tell your Senators and Representatives to cosponsor the Social Security Fairness Act.  Take action now  ⇒

U.S. public education: A race to the bottom?  Watch the video ⇒

General Luncheon Meetings
The Division meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month at the Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. Each meeting features a luncheon and program. 

Reservations should be made the Friday preceeding the meeting. For information about the next meeting and a reservation form see page 7 of the latest newsletter.                                                      
Board Meetings  
 
You are welcome to attend our sessions.The Board meets at l pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Mastick Senior Center.  

Officers and Chairs  
 
President: LaQuita Cole
2nd Vice President: Karen Ratto
Secretary: Helen Sullivan
Treasurer: Jack Mathieson
Past President: Larana (Barbara) Robinson

Newsletter: Dorothy Ausmus
Communications: Marcia Hawkins
Historian: Eunice Wright
Insurance: Willard Davis
Legislation: Joe Debro and Karen Ratto
Membership: Lorraine Andrews
Publicity: Edith Hereso and Marcia Hawkins
Resource Services: Mary Soo-Hoo
CalRTA LES Scholarship: Phyllis De la Vergne
EB Scholarship: Suzanne Mathieson
Hoffman Fund: Dianne Warner
25 Year Club: Anita Debro
PAC Liaison: Wardell Hurst
Travel: Jim McVay
Programs: Harriet Hutchinson
Luncheon Reservation: Dianne Warner
Luncheon Service: Elyse Dukatz
Inspirational Reading: Joan Ellison
Webmaster: Edith Hereso
Reports and articles by these officers appear in the division newsletter - CHALK DUST.

2012 Calendar

Date                        Event
 
Jan 5
noon–2 pm    Luncheon
Program: Guitar Performance
Performer: Julio Reyes
Jan 19
10 am to noon    Choir Practice
Jan 26
1–3 pm
    Board Meeting
Feb 2
10 am to noon    Choir Practice
     San Leandro
Feb 9
noon–2 pm    Luncheon
Program: Jazz Quintet
Performers: Skyline High School Students
Feb 16
10 am to noon    Choir Practice
Feb 23
1–3 pm    Board Meeting
Feb 25    Buddha's Universal
     Church—SF Trip


Travel News

An extended trip to Spain and Portugal in 2012,
anyone? This is a trip for 15 days starting on August 26, 2012.
   
Click the link to the latest newsletter for details.


Spain...Map of Spain


                                                                  



    


Core Purpose: To enhance and protect the benefits of retired educators.