Clay County Retired Teachers held their Fall Social on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. There were approximately 40 people in attendance. Following a prayer by Paul Sinders, everyone enjoyed 5 different varieties of homemade soups, warm ham or turkey sliders and a variety of salads and desserts.

Special guests included Brenda Walls, Area 4 Director and Laura Penman, Indiana Retired Teachers Association Executive Director. Brenda handed out packs of M&Ms to remind us of the importance of MEMBERSHIP! Laura filled us in on the latest news from our legislators pertaining to a 13th check and/or a COLA for retired teachers. She said out of 60,000 retired teachers in Indiana, only about 16,000 are members of IRTA.

Treasurer Rachel Fagg reported we have $406.02 in our account. Mary Ann Froderman motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Chris Loughmiller seconded.

Anna Long reminded us to keep track of our volunteer hours and get those turned in to her by January.

Janella Knierim explained our new Community Project. We will be working closely with Sara Tellechea and CASA to provide blankets for the 22 children fifth grade and under that are currently part of the program. Some people will donate fleece, some will cut and tie blankets, and some will purchase ready-made blankets to donate. We may plan a time to work on those together like we did a few years ago when we made blankets for retired teachers in local nursing homes.

Following the meeting, the winners of the silent auction were announced. A $25 gift card was given as the door prize.  The next meeting will be a spring social on April 27, 2023.

Following the announcement of door prize winners, the meeting was adjourned.

Dates to remember:
Spring Social – April 25, 2024
Fall Social – October 24, 2024