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

“Learning in school doesn’t always come easy for everyone, but special people—teachers, coaches, counselors—along the way can make a difference in the success of their students.” RC 10’s Social Justice committee is pleased to highlight George, who wished to use his first name only,

From his personal account, George didn’t find school easy. However, thanks to his ability in sports, and some great teacher-coaches, he persisted, learned strategies, and remained motivated to reach his goal of achieving a college degree in Secondary Math Education. After college graduation, George worked for fifteen

NYSUT Member Benefits has a number of programs that are advantageous for retirees. Please see the following link for more information.

http://www.nysut.org/memberbenefits/mbRedirect.html

The Theater  Development Fund (TDF) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to support theatrical works of artistic merit and encourage diverse audiences to support the arts, by subsidizing ticket costs for eligible members. Retirees (older than 62) are eligible for discounts of up to 70% on a number of live theater and dance productions.

To register, go to https://secure2.tdf.org/join/. You will have to prove your eligibility by sending a copy of your drivers license along with a copy of an official pension or retirement letter from your former employer or NYSTRS. If you do not have a

With the election of Donald Trump and the majority Republican Congress, our activism is now more important than ever. The bedrock issues for retirees are health care and retirement (Social Security and pension) benefits. As retired educators, we also join in the need to protect and advocate for our public schools and in-service teachers, which are threatened by privatization, for-profit charters, vouchers, and “reforms” that further that agenda. We also have an interest in protection of civil rights and workers’ rights. All of these issues are at the forefront at present. We therefore need