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Have you heard about AFT’s First Book Program?

Since 2012, First Book and the AFT have partnered to bring high-quality books and resources to educators, families and children across the country. From small classroom book giveaways to large-scale reading festivals distributing over 30,000 books in a day, First Book and AFT are making books more accessible to all while equipping educators with the tools to enrich the lives of children in low-income communities and support AFT members who serve them. By combining First Book’s purchasing power with AFT’s strong network of educators, healthcare

Luncheons and Conferences

Many of our gatherings include food AND educational opportunities.  Here are a couple from this fall.

Be on the look out for registration information for our upcoming NYSUT Spring Conference: Thursday, April 23^rd at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park

RC 9 & 10 Joining Forces

Our RC members joined with our neighboring NYSUT Retiree Council 9 who used a grant for a gathering and conference at the Queensbury Hotel.  Here are a few photos from that day.

Retiree Council 10 Annual Fall Luncheon and Meeting

Our Annual Fall Meeting and Luncheon at NYSUT Headquarters was

Travel/Social Committee Events

The Travel and Social Committee planned several events for our members this fall.  We kicked off with a Meet and Greet at the Mill in Round Lake and a boar cruise on Lake George to view the leaves.  This committee, led by Don Fenelli meets monthly to plan events.  Consider joining and helping to bring events to our members.

Lake George Leaf Peeper Cruise

     We had over 45 retirees on our Lake George Leaf Peeper Cruise. The foliage was stunning and  the cruise was informative and relaxing! 

We had over 45 retirees on our Lake George Leaf Peeper Cruise. The

Many families have questions when a NYSUT/RC 10 Member dies.  This Q & A will hopefully answer a few of those.

Q: How does NYSUT’s Membership Department update deaths of retirees, and who can report that?

A: Membership takes the word of family members to record deaths. They also take them from retiree service consultants, retiree council leaders, local presidents, or retiree chapter leaders.

Q: Can member benefit programs continue after the death of a member? Is associate membership needed for that?

A: There is an electronic file that is sent to our vendors upon a member’s death. As long as the

Tri-County Literacy Center Holiday Auction

We had the Tri-County Literacy Center speak for us at an event.  If you would like to support them, here is some information on how to support them if you would like.

Thank you all for your past support and participation in Tri-County Literacy Center's annual Holiday Online Auction. This year we have another amazing assortment of items for you to choose from to help keep your holiday shopping simple or just to pamper yourself.

Bidding opens Friday, October 31 at 12:15 am and ends Sunday, November 9 at 6 pm.

To take a look at what is available, visit our

Making Strides- Adirondack Walk

So many members have been impacted by breast cancer: experienced it themselves, supported a family member or friend.  During October NYSUT joins the Making Strides Campaign.  Retiree Council 10 had a team at the Glens Falls walk. Thank you to all who pledged and walked to support the efforts to cure this disease.  Our team raised over $1000 for the effort- thank you so much.

THE REGIONAL FOOD BANK’S BACKPACK/SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM

RC 10 MEMBERS ARE HELPING CHILDREN LEARN, GROW and THRIVE!

“Research shows participation in the BackPack Program helps improve student attendance and academic performance while reducing disciplinary actions.”

2025-26 Back Pack/School Pantry FACTS:

$289 supports one student for a year

                                   $4,335 supports 15 students for a year 

                                                      $8,670 supports 30 students for a year.

We are GRATEFUL.           RC 10’s response to the 2025-26 “BACK to SCHOOL” Regional Food Bank

SERVICE: THAT’S WHAT RETIREES DO!

So many of our retirees are involved in various volunteer activities in their communities.  We have heard from so many about how they are using their talents.

Working at the Regional Food Bank:

On Thursday, October 26 seven RC 10 members volunteered to sort donated items at the Regional Food Bank.

 Pictured are Tere Wislous, Matt Miller, Candy Dolen, Chris Antonio, Karole Doyle. Not in photo are Diane Allen and Lynn Patanian

Ronald McDonald House Day of Service

On Tuesday, October 28, eight RC-10 volunteers participated in a Day of Service at the Ronald McDonald

If you have yet to register, please consider joining NYSUT Member Benefits and our endorsed program provider Connect America for an informational webinar about medical alert systems on Thursday, November 6, at 11 a.m. (EST).

NYSUT members and their loved ones can save up to 40% on the standard monthly rate of easy-to-use medical alert systems. For more than 45 years, Connect America has been helping individuals live safely in their homes with the confidence of knowing they have quick access to help in any situation.

Join us to learn how you or your loved ones can continue living independently

Wreaths Across America, 

Saturday December 13, 2025

Each December, volunteers from across the country come together at National Cemeteries to honor deceased military veterans. Each Veteran receives a Holiday Wreath on his or her grave. This year’s ceremony will be on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Gerald H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. More information will follow about our participation but know that there are many ways to be involved, including sponsoring a wreath if you are unable to attend. We encourage you to bring family members and friends if you would like to be