Septemer 2022
A Message from the VRTA President
The VRTA Fall Conference
The VRTA Fall Conference will be held October 17-19, 2022, at DoubleTree in Midlothian, Virginia. It will include some of the suggestions expressed on the evaluation forms from the Spring Delegate Assembly. Among the front runners as suggestions were the need for door prizes and the desire to mingle. Expect door prizes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Joyce Williams, AARP State Director, is planning a reception on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Members can mingle with old friends and meet new members.
By now, you have seen or received a copy of the Fall 2022 edition of the VRTA Newsletter. September 30, 2022, is the deadline to return the Registration form. DoubleTree reservations must be made by September 17, 2022. Both, the registration form, and hotel information, can be found in the Fall Newsletter. The newsletter can be found on the website, vrta.org.
October 17, 2022, the first night of the Conference, begins with the Executive Committee Meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chesterfield Room. Members of the Committee are President, President-elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. The Parliamentarian is a non-voting member.
Tuesday, October 18th, activities begin with the Board of Directors Meeting in Parlor EF from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Board of Directors consists of the President, the President-elect, the Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, all past VRTA Presidents, District Presidents, and VRTA committee chairpersons. All members of the Board of Directors must be members of the VRTA.
Senator Jennifer McClellan will be our guest speaker for the Luncheon on Tuesday. Virginia Senator McClellan has served the 9th District since 2017.
The VRTA Conference centers on the well-being of the members. There will be informative presentations designed to enlighten.
VRTA Agent of Record, Jim DuBrueler, and staff will be on board to introduce new benefits including the recent addition of Home and Auto Insurance. Take advantage of the availability of the staff for meetings and programs.
The two speakers for the Legislative Session on Tuesday will be Chad Stewart with Government Relations at VEA and Senator George Barker, who carried the Senate bill on nursing home reform. These two speakers are directly involved with two area of emphasis, education, and the well-being of the elderly. These two areas are embodied in VRTA’s Mission Statement, “to be the voice, resource, and connection for all retired school personnel.”
Wednesday, October 19th, the VRS will present the latest facts and updates of the Virginia Retirement System. VRS administers pension plans and other benefits for Virginia’s public sector employees.
Following the Business Session, Phyllis Eastridge, VRTA’s Chaplain, will conduct a Memorial Ceremony dedicated to honoring our deceased members.
To conclude the Fall Conference, there will be a drawing for door prizes. Plan to attend the conference, stay informed, and enjoy the event.
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