RC 10 annually awards four $1,000 scholarships to one public high school graduating senior, from each of our four counties, who are planning to pursue a degree in education. If you know of any student who is considering becoming a teacher, applications can be obtained in the Guidance Office at the school or by contacting rc10communications@gmail.com.

The process for selecting the recipients begins in January when applications are mailed to Union Presidents and Guidance Counselors. The applications are due on March 25. On April 11 these applications are reviewed at NYSUT Headquarters by a

Ronald McDonald House Love Is Served Dinner 

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Retiree Council 10 members have been volunteering at the Albany Ronald McDonald House in various capacities over the past two years. One of these activities, Love Is Served Dinner, involves preparing a meal for the 25-30 residents on a designated evening. 

While many have come forward to help prepare the meal, there are members who would like to assist at the center but, for a variety of reasons, are unable to do so. Each meal feeds 25-30 people, providing a home-style dinner with a main entrée, veggies and/or salad and dessert, with a

In 2023, RC 10 members HELPED in LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

• THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The Backpack Donation since September 2023 is over $18,000!
• FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE VOLUNTEERS. Every third Wednesday since September 2023, groups of 6-10 members sorted food for delivery to local food pantries. Thank you for your help!
• In October 2023 a group of retirees walked with NYSUT members at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Albany.
• In December 2023, members laid wreaths at the Saratoga National Cemetery and many others purchased wreaths as well.

PLANS for 2024 include a Red Cross Blood Drive and a