Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association

10/23/2023

JEFFERSON COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
(JCRTA)
A local chapter of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA)

Where Retired Administrators and Teachers Work Together

RETIRED TEACHERS WEEK OF APPRECIATION
OCT 16-20, 2023
Reflection Question: Do you realize how important your teacher and/or administrator job was to our children and how important your retired participation is to our community?

You taught thousands of students and influenced their lives to become good people. You were a role model to our youth, now our leaders and workers in our country. As a teacher, you were the foundation for successful adults. Many retired educators give during retirement through volunteerism and work in our schools, businesses, and churches. You were and are a force to be reckoned with. Congratulations, pat yourself on the back, and glow with the good feeling of a well-done job. Thank you for your past work, present work, volunteerism, and continued interest in our community. Job well done!

Susan Thurman, President, Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA)

2024 TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
WITH YOUR FELLOW RETIRED EDUCATORS

PACK YOUR BAGS - RETIRED EDUCATORS ARE
GOING PLACES IN 2024

June 3-11, 2024 - CANADIAN ISLAND TRIP

8-night trip to French Canada - Oh la la! Visit Montreal, Quebec City, and the Island of Coutres.

September 15-21, 2024 - FLORIDA BOUND

6-night trip to Florida to visit Amelia Island, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. Sunny weather and a host of great tours await you.

Detailed Information is posted on our JCRTA Website. Click the button below and then go to the Travel Page.

Don't wait long - both trips will fill up quickly!

https://jcrta.org

Or go to JCRTA.org website by Googling

Retired Administrators and Teachers Building a Community of Support

12/14/2022

Blessing in a Backpack - JCRTA is collecting a donation for Blessing in a Backpack. This organization sends food home for our struggling students in Jefferson County. Please help keep a child from going hungry. Donations should be mailed to Mary Perry, Treasurer, JCRTA, 640 Circle Valley Drive, Louisville, KY 40229. Put in the memo line: Donation. THANKS!

12/14/2022

New Travel with Your Fellow Retired Teachers - There are two trips coming up: Chicago in May and National Parks in the West in September. These trips will be a blast, but you need to reserve soon as spots fill up. For details, go to our JCRTA website: jcrta.org or click this link: https://jcrta.org/ On the home page, go to the Travel button at the top or side.

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

12/14/2022

JCRTA - Volunteer Hours - JCRTA reports volunteer hours to KRTA. KRTA then compiles the total hours for all retired teachers in the state. The total number of hours helps show how much-retired teachers still give back to their communities. Click on the link below to go to the JCRTA Survey site - it will take only 1 minute of your time. Thanks much!

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10/20/2022

SCOTT DAVENPORT - BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY - NEEDS YOUR HELP

Hi, Jefferson County Retired Teachers:

This is Scott Davenport. I am the Head Basketball Coach at Bellarmine University and I need your help.

One non-negotiable in our program is “NEVER DELAY GRATITUDE.” I want to thank each one of you for doing what all extraordinary people do. YOU have made others better!

I am asking, pleading for your help and assistance. Next Thursday, October 27th Bellarmine Basketball will host Centre College in an exhibition game in the historical Freedom Hall. Tipoff is 11:00 am.

Our theme for the game is to INSPIRE/CELEBRATE all the 1st-8th grade TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS throughout Jefferson County. ALL means public, private, everybody. Our teachers and administrators have been through 3 incredibly difficult years.

Bellarmine University believes in making others better. Schools have been offered unlimited tickets for $100 PER SCHOOL – so this isn’t a money-making event for Bellarmine. We have an entire day planned to inspire OUR young people and teachers.

NOW: This is where we NEED YOU! I am asking for retired teacher volunteers to report to Freedom Hall at 10:00 a.m. and stay until 1:30. Parking is free, and I am asking for our retired educators to be present as greeters, ushers, monitors, etc. I want everyone to feel safe, cared about, and totally motivated to have a great day. They deserve it! My goal is to recruit 100 Retired Teacher volunteers.

If you’re able and willing I would greatly appreciate you as a volunteer for the day.

Sign up by sending an email to our JCRTA Representative for the project and let him know you’ll volunteer. Before next Wednesday, he will send you all the details of the day such as exact directions, reporting time, gate admission into Freedom Hall, etc.

Volunteer by emailing: JCRTA kendraut@bellsouth.net and letting him know you’d like to volunteer - you can click on the link below and it will allow you to send the email.

Bring friends, do some monitoring, and watch a basketball game with us. Let’s work together to make a great day.

Again, I sincerely APPRECIATE YOU, Retired Teachers of Jefferson County!

Scott Davenport, Head Coach, Bellarmine University

Volunteer by clicking on the JCRTA email address below:
Kendraut@bellsouth.net

Thank You!

10/19/2022

Travel Opportunity with Retired Teachers
Chicago, Chicago, That Toddling Town - May 1-5, 2023

Join your fellow retired teachers for a wonderful trip to the exciting city of Chicago. Travel by motorcoach for 4 nights lodging with 8 meals. Visits will be to the Museum of Science and Industry, the John Hancock Observatory, the Navy Pier, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Chicago Botanical Gardens. In addition, you’ll take a guided tour of Chicago and take a Skyline Cruise on Lake Michigan. Wow!

The cost is $598 per person - Space will be limited so reserve today!

Go to our JCRTA website: https://jcrta.org/travel or Google JCRTA.org

Download, print out, and send in the forms as directed.

Questions/Comments: Martha O’Bryan: email: tennisbridgemom@gmail.com or call 502-426-5394.

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

10/19/2022

Retired Teacher’s Week – October 17 – 21, 2022

Reflection Question: Do you realize how important your teacher and/or administrator job was to our community and how important your retired participation is to our community?

You taught thousands of students and influenced their lives to become good people. You were a role model to our youth who are now our leaders and workers in our country. As a teacher, you were the foundation for successful adults.
And many retired teachers keep on giving during retirement through volunteerism and work in our schools, businesses, and in our churches. You were and are a force to be reckoned with.

Congratulate yourself, give yourself a pat on the back, and glow with the good feeling of a job well done.

Thank you for your past work, your present work, your volunteerism, and your continued interest in our community. Job well done!

Susan Thurman
President
Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

07/11/2022

Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA)

Day Trip - Shakertown, KY

DATE: Monday, September 19, 2022
TIME: 8:30 a.m. -
Agenda of the Day

We will depart from Southeast Christian Church, 920 BLANKENBAKER Pkwy at 8:30 a.m. (you may leave your cars there for the day). We will return around 4:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. - Historic Village Tour - a guided walk thru the property. This introductory program provides context for the Shakers and the history of Pleasant Hill. Guests will discover how the Shaker’s beliefs influenced their community, and how concepts such as family, equality, and devotion are relevant to us today.


11:00 - 12:00 - Shaker Music Program


12:00 - 3:00. - Lunch on your own on the grounds and exploring Shaker Village.


3:00 p.m. - Depart for Louisville


4:00 p.m. - Arrival at Southeast Christian drop off point.

Cost $123 per person
Full payment is due by August, 10, 2022. The minimum number of passengers needed for this trip is 25. A full refund will be given, if this number is not reached.

Make checks payable Miller Transportation and mail to no later than August 10th:

Miller Transportation
Attn: Tour Department - JCRTA Travel
111 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY. 40214

If you have questions contact: Martha 0’Bryan.
Email: tennisbridgemom@gmail.com
Phone: 502- 426-5394

05/13/2022

Retired teachers needed to help with the Teach Kentucky Program. Read details below:

RETIRED TEACHER ADVOCATES FOR TEACH KENTUCKY PROGRAM

We would like to invite you to consider working as a Retired Teacher Advocate (RTA) with Teach Kentucky this coming school year (2022-23). We are a program that works to recruit nationally from elite colleges and universities and bring vivacious, dedicated, smart new teachers to Louisville where they will be enrolled in the University of Louisville (K-12), Spalding University (Special Education), or Asbury University (English as a Second Language) alternative certification MAT program and teaching in JCPS and surrounding districts.

A Retired Teacher Advocate is paired with 1-3 of our new teachers for a full year (if needed) to help provide nurturing support. Often, RTAs and their new teachers work together to set up a classroom, talk about a challenging class or student, help them to gain access to learning materials and curriculum, and enjoy meals together. We think this is a fun and unique pairing and look forward to you building a relationship with a new teacher(s) as they begin to teach in elementary, middle, or high school.

The program is designed for you to visit a new teacher(s) 2-3 times outside of school before school starts to talk about curriculum, classroom setup, etc. In addition, the RTA will observe the new teacher 2-3 times after school starts to provide feedback on lesson presentations. If they are all set up with classroom support, these relationships often morph into a dinner, coffee, or mentoring support role. We provide RTAs with a stipend of $250 per teacher to cover travel costs and your time. There will be a training session during the summer on the lesson observation framework and expectations of the position.

Please reach out to Edris Humphrey, TKY Program Director, with any questions. Edris can be reached at (606) 483-0366 or by email edris@teachkentucky.com.

10/11/2021

JCRTA Travel Opportunities - Join Us

Day Trip - Adventure to the Arc Encounter December 10, 2021

Spring Trip - Charleston, South Carolina, May 16-22, 2022

Go to our website and register - seats go quickly.

www.jcrta.org

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

09/02/2021

JCRTA-KRTA NIGHT AT THE SOCCER MATCH ACT NOW

PERFECT WEATHER FOR SOCCER - COME ON OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY


A Night at LouCity Soccer Game for Retired Teachers

Come and Experience the Excitement in Lynn Family Stadium

Friday, September 3, 2021

7:30 p.m.

Cost: $36

Registration: Follow the link below to buy your ticket(s). It will allow you to buy a ticket in the JCRTA Reserved Section so you’ll be with other retired teachers.

On-Site: Look for the JCRTA Registration Table – there will be door prizes for those in attendance.

For more information, contact: Sheila Carson Smith, email: krtamembership@jcrta.org

Click on this link to buy your LouCity ticket in the Retired Teacher’s Seat Section:

https://seatgeek.com/louisville-city-fc-vs-fc-tulsa-tickets/us-minor-league-soccer/2021-09-03-7-30-pm/5357536?sgo_ac=KRTA

Louisville City FC vs. FC Tulsa at Lynn Family Stadium on September 3, 2021

08/26/2021

Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA)

TWO EVENTS FOR OUR JCRTA MEMBERS - SCROLL DOWN

(1) KRTA FALL WORKSHOPS
Because of the surge in COVID cases throughout the Commonwealth the 2021 KRTA Fall Workshops will use virtual ZOOM format.

DATE: Friday, August 27, 2021
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
You must register prior to 9:00 a.m. EST on Friday August 27! !

Please register as soon as possible by clicking the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ChiTxrAhRjuJbVnEzTB-Iw (After registering you'll receive an email containing information about joining the webinar).

The Workshop will include:

1) A TRS update from Gary Harbin, TRS Executive Secretary, Jane Gilbert, TRS Director of Retiree Health Care, and other TRS staff.

2) KRTA President, Bill Kelley will share his theme for the upcoming year.

3) Updates from TRS and KRTA partners: Anthem, United Health Care, the Rx Coalition, Delta Dental and Avesis and More.

Great Door Prizes!!! (Must be Present to Win)

The event promises to be jammed packed with information important for Kentucky’s Retired Teachers.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


(2) JCRTA/KRTA presents

A Night at LouCity Soccer Game for Retired Teachers

Come and Experience the Excitement in Lynn Family Stadium

Friday, September 3, 2021

7:30 p.m.

Cost: $36

Registration: Follow the link below to buy your ticket(s). It will allow you to buy a ticket in the JCRTA Reserved Section so you’ll be with other retired teachers.

On-Site: Look for the JCRTA Registration Table – there will be door prizes for those in attendance.

For more information, contact: Sheila Carson Smith, email: krtamembership@jcrta.org

Click on this link to buy your LouCity ticket in the Retired Teacher’s Seat Section:

https://seatgeek.com/louisville-city-fc-vs-fc-tulsa-tickets/us-minor-league-soccer/2021-09-03-7-30-pm/5357536?sgo_ac=KRTA

Louisville City FC vs. FC Tulsa at Lynn Family Stadium on September 3, 2021

05/04/2021

Join us for a Trip to Vermont, Sept 19 - 25, 2021. Your fellow teachers will travel with you by bus to and from Vermont. For details, go to our JCRTA Website - jcrta.org and click on the Travel Button at the top of the Home Page.

08/16/2020

KRTA Virtual Fall Workshop - August 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Check your Email inbox for a notice from KRTA and a separate notice from JCRTA about how to register for this important meeting. Topics will include update on your Pension Fund, KRTA goals, Health insurance information, and Legislative Priorities. You must register in advance following the information in the email. If you did not get the email, go to www.jcrta.org and scroll down the home page to find out how to contact KRTA for an invitation. Be sure to join us for this important meeting.

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

08/16/2020

JCRTA SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATIONS - Sahara Myers, 1st Vice President, is leading a campaign to collect school supplies for JCPS students. Check your Email Inbox for details sent out Saturday, August 15 or go to our website's Home Page for details. www.jcrta.org Please help a student and participate!

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

04/20/2020

Health Care for 65+ Update. United Healthcare has created a nice video about your 2020 Healthcare benefits. It covers Receiving Care from Home, Staying Healthy, and shows to access a Health care Webportal. Go to our JCRTA website and scroll down on the home page. www.jcrta.org

Building a community of support for retired teachers!

04/20/2020

PENSION UPDATE - Tim Abrams, Executive Director of KRTA has a great summary of the 2020 Legislative Session and how it affected KY Teacher Pensions. Click here: https://teachfrankfort.org/update-from-the-end-of-session/

Greetings KRTA Members: I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during these unprecedented times. The 2020 legislative session wrapped up this week with the General Assembly overriding all of Gov. Andy Beshear’s line-item vetoes, which resulted in the passing of a one-year budget (HB352). ...

04/11/2020