Left to right: Annette Ueckert installs Retired Teachers Association officers Joanne Mueller, Mary Ann Claiborne, Connie Ramirez, Pat Herren and Keith Ueckert.
Calhoun County Retired Teachers Association held their last meeting of the school year on May 21 at Salem Lutheran Church in Port Lavaca. Honored guests at the dinner meeting were retiring Calhoun County ISD teachers Sue Faylor, Lynn Pfeifer and Rose Marie Weaver.
Association President Joanne Mueller presented TRTA State Awards for outstanding service to members Carol Frankson, Keith Ueckert, Florence Thornguard, Mary Ann Claiborne, and Connie Ramirez. Awards were also given to Mary Belle Meitzen and Cliff Baccus of the Calhoun County Historical Commission and to the Port Lavaca Wave and the Dolphin Talk.
Officers for the 2013-2014 year were installed. They are: President, Joanne Mueller; Vice President, Mary Ann Claiborne; 2nd Vice President, Connie Ramirez; Secretary, Pat Herren; Treasurer, Keith Ueckert.
One stated purpose of the Association is “to encourage retired school personnel to use their talents, training, and experience to further the educational, social, and civic growth of the community, state, and nation.” Meetings generally offer informative programs on health, safety, cultural and historical subjects. Members also enjoy the fellowship and discussing the things they encounter as retirees. Two of their regular projects are: supplying books for second graders and offering a $500 scholarship to a local graduate each year.
Calhoun County Retired Teachers Association has 181 members. Meetings are held monthly, except June, July, August, and December, at 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Heritage Center. For further information, please call Membership Chairman Mary Ann Claiborne at 361-983-4662.
Other Calhoun County teachers who are retiring this year, but were not in attendance at the meeting are: Liz Bell, Janice Christy, Ester McDonnough, Shirley Massey, Patty Mickle, Margaret Rosales, Pam Salsines, Cathy Stapp and Joyce West.
