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                                    California Retired Teachers Association
     East Bay - Division 2       
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          President Larana Robinson

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. 


Personal Interest Web Surfing   

If you have some spare time, you may want to visit the Leisure Pursuits links. In particular the Daily News link provides an excellent source of local, California, national, and international links which enable you to keep updated and to pursue stories of personal interest.

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.  

To find out more about us click our latest newslettter link in the left column. As you browse through it, you will get a good summary of our typical activities along with reports by officers and committee chairs.

Becoming a Member
Membership is not restricted to retired educators. If you are currently in education or just interested in our goals, you are welcomed 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
Email Leaders in Congress



     
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: Larana (Barbara) Robinson
1st Vice President: LaQuita Cole
2nd Vice President: Karen Ratto
Secretary: Sigi Mttchell
Treasurer: Jack Mathieson
Newsletter: Dorothy Ausmus
Communications: Marcia Hawkins
Historian: Eunice Wright
Insurance: Helen Sullivan
Legislation: Joe Debro and Karen Ratto
Membership: Lorraine Andrews
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 and Patricia Willis
PAC Liaison: LaQuita Cole
Travel - Day Trips: Jim McVay
Programs: Sharyn Loshakoff
Webmaster: Edith Hereso
Reports and articles by these officers appear in the division newsletter - CHALK DUST.

Calendar

Date                        Event
Sep 2                     
10 am to noon            Chorus Practice
noon–2 pm                 Luncheon/Program
Speaker (new): Christina Cowan
Topic: Alliance Between Special Ed. and
          General Studies
           
Sep 16                    
10 am to noon             Chorus Practice

Sep 23                    
1–3 pm                       Board Meeting

Sep 25                    
8:30 am to 1:30 pm     Area IV Fall Workshop

Sep 30                     
10 am to noon             Chorus Practice

Oct 7                           
10 am to noon             Chorus Practice
noon–2 pm                  Luncheon/Program
Speaker: Donna Fadco Ivery
Topic: Healing Through Art

Oct 14                        Disney Museum Trip
Nov 11                        de Young Museum Trip

Click the link to the latest newsletter for details.

                                                         





     


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