We are affiliated with Ohio Retirement of Teachers Association (ORTA). Our association meets on the first Thursday of the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
During these meetings, a luncheon is served at noon at the location as announced in the newsletter. Reservations are made through the Calling Committee. An informative or entertaining program follows the lunch. A short business meeting concludes the actvities.Valuable information is shared by our speakers. This information could be informative topics as well as up-to-the-moment information from Ohio Retirement of Teachers Association and STRS. Our affiliation with ORTA strengthens our voice. Because of information available to them, many of our members are politically active regarding STRS benefits and any legislation affecting them.
A History of the Shelby County Retired Teachers Association
The Association was formed on September 24, 1970, when Miss Mildred Bayer, district director of the western area and Mrs. Orpha D Kerr, trustee of Dayton ORTA explained the function of the group, discussed current interests and concerns of the retired teachers at the community level.
The first officers were:
Mrs. Margaret Linker, President
Mrs. Mary Hodge, Vice President
Mrs. Hazel Enyart, Recording Secretary
Miss Francis Sargent, Corresponding Secretary
Miss Esther Brandt, Treasurer