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ESTABLISHED 1988
EDITORCAROLYN CAAMANO
IRTANEWSLETTER
“RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE”
OCTOBER 6, 2011
ISLIP RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER “KICKOFF BREAKFAST” A HUGE SUCCESSIRTA President Marilyn Gutierrez welcomed 33 members to our 2011 September 8th “Kickoff Breakfast” at the Islip Oconee East Diner with a very special welcome to our newest Islip retiree Kathi Merlino. The Islip Retired Teachers Association looks forward in having Kathi join us at our regular monthly breakfast meetings.
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“THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER”
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NEWS & NOTES
At the NYS Retiree Councils 20th Anniversary Celebration, our RC#21 Council was awarded the “2011 Best Display” for its outstanding presentation of posters representing the History of RC#21. Congratulations to Joan Perrini, Diana Baranec & RC#21 members for their professional efforts.
By Marilyn Gutierrez
VOTE VOTE VOTE! It is our greatest weapon.
Let's not think that someone else will take care of preserving our future and is it true that 10% of Islip teachers, in service or retired, are not even registered?
Some of our members have moved recently. Be sure to register in your new location. If you plan to be away on election day you can get an absentee ballot. It is very easy to do and you can vote ahead of time. We are counting on October's bright blue weather to make it a memorable walk to raise money for breast cancer. The date is October 16 and the location is Jones Beach. The time to sign in at the RC 21 table is 8:00am. If you can't attend please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, which you can forward to me. RC 21 will hold its' annual welcome brunch on October 25th. Our group usually has very good attendance at this function for several reasons. We enjoy getting together, the meeting is informative, we show our support for NYSUT and, of course, the buffet is FABULOUS! The location is West Lake on Montauk Hwy in Patchogue and the cost is $30.00. Did I mention that there are really terrific door prizes, raffles and free gifts? You can contact Marie Kanzler ASAP at 204 Piney St. Islip Terrace, 11752. This summer, I visited Western Virginia for the first time. It is truly beautiful in the mountains and the interstate highways make it easy to travel. If you went someplace new this year, we'd love to hear from you about your experiences. Please contact Carolyn Caamano and share your experiences with us.
Enjoy this good weather while it lasts. Be well and happy. Marilyn
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JURIED ART SHOW
IRTA members Angela Hamm, Elaine Cohen, Carolyn Caamano, Cynthia Ramshaw, Revelle Schaper & Kay Erwood will again be volunteering their time, energy and expertise for the upcoming Annual Juried Art Show on October 22-30th at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. The Art Show is sponsored by the East Islip Public Library Arts Council in partnership this year with the Islip Arts Council and will be hosted in the Arboretum Carriage House located on Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY.
Artists submitting works must be 18 years of age or older and all entries must be Original Works. Artistic Categories include Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Pastels, Drawings, Graphics, Mixed Media and Sculpture. Reception & Award Presentations will be on Sunday, October 30th starting at 2:30 p.m. and will include Cash & Meritorious Awards for this year’s outstanding works.
The Carriage House Art Show viewing hours are Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri-12 Noon-4:00 p.m. and Sat/Sun 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Arboretum is closed on Mondays.
Come join us and enjoy a day of Art in beautiful and prestigious surroundings of outdoor plantings and flowers. Have lunch in the Manor House with magnificent fireplaces, woodworkings, stained glass windows and a small natural history display. Taking a quiet walk along the grounds overlooking the lovely Connetquot River should definitely be on your to do list. We are looking forward to seeing you there soon.
Bayard Cutting ArboretumBY
CAROLYN CAAMANO
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DID YOU KNOW? Amazon, the largest bookseller in the country, reported in 2011 it is now selling more books in its electronic format than in the old paper-and-ink format. Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, but what it does mean is the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s.
Learning to use todays’ newer technology can be very helpful, enjoyable and entertaining.
DATES TO REMEMBEROCT 16 Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach, Contact Marilyn Gutierrez for additional information at [email protected].
OCT 18 RC-21--Meets Third Tuesday Each Month at the West Islip Public Library-10:15 a.m.
NOV 09 NYSUT 11th Annual Regional Retirement Workshop-Watermill Inn. Smithtown, NY Contact: Dot Zuckerman-(631-273-8822)
DEC 5-7 RC-21--Christmas in Lancaster-Contact: Revelle Schaper
DEC 7-9 RC-21--PA Dutch Trip to Include Norwich Mansion, Holiday Activities & Events. Contact: Revelle Schaper and/or Log onto the RC#21 Web Site for the latest information on Upcoming Trips. http://ny.aft.org/rc21.
Implications in how education will be taught & delivered in classrooms is already changing to meet the new advanced technical skills of todays’ tech savvy students.
For Retirees the incredible recent advances in software & hardware equipment such as the Kindle, iPhones & Cell Phones, PC & Apple Laptops, iPads, Touch Pads, Nooks, Pods, GPs, 3D Television, Instant Telecommunication Availability, Online Banking, and Digital Photography has provided us with a unique opportunity to upgrade our own personal skills in a world of ever expanding technologies.
IRTA NEWSIRTA received a “Thank You” from Lauren Hallel & Pratik Patel our 2011 June Scholarship Award recipients.
Barbara Galpin is well and was actively involved in the National, Sr. Games in Houston this summer. Congratulations to Barbara for her 4th place finish. Barbara sends a hello to all.
Steve Abrams says hello and hopes to attend a future breakfast. We miss you and send our best to you and your family.
Bill O’Keefe is busy caring for his sister but takes the time to say hello to all. We wish Bill the best as he tends to his family responsibilities.
The IRTA extends its sincerest sympathies to our member families following their recent losses including Marie Centanni’s mom and Angela Hamm’s sister. Our thoughts and well wishes are with them and their families during this difficult time.
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Your vote counts more now than ever before especially since many of our earned benefits are now under fire by politicians at every level of government. Rather than looking at where continued wasteful policies & entitlements can be curtailed or eliminated politicians unfortunately find it much easier to indulge in a smoke & mirrors strategy by attacking our teaching profession and those benefits we worked so hard for over the years to obtain.
By voting and contacting legislators you are expressing your views and opinions and stating what you think should happen in your future. Who and what you vote for will affect taxes, laws and the educational reforms you believe are so critical to the learning environments necessary in todays’ classrooms.
Who you vote for hopefully will look to see where money can be saved responsibly. When you are passionate about your profession you are ensuring your vote should be going towards those things you deem vital to protect.
We are blessed to be living in a society that encourages freedom of speech and allows us to vote for who we think will do a good job to run our local, state and national governments. Dismissing your right to vote is mocking the efforts that people all over the world for centuries have had to face to finally establish a successful democracy. Politics can be complicated, but it really need not be. If you look to your basic beliefs and how you run your life, you can find a political team that will represent some, if not all, of your core values.
You can look to our educational leaders in NYSUT & RC#21 for additional information on all educational & political issues that are of vital importance to you as a Retiree.
We all complain from time to time about the state of the political scene we live in but what right do we have to say anything about it if we do not take the time to vote?
YOU & YOUR VOTE CAN STILL BE A POWERFUL VOICE IN UPCOMING ELECTIONS
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?Yes, Every Vote Does Count!!!
THE EDITOR
WE NEED YOUR VOTE
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
BRADENTON, FL GREENVILLE, N.C. SOUTH PASADENA, FL KEY WEST, FL
Hi, Loved The Newsletter; Especially all the pictures.Thank you! Lori Hegel, Rockville,MD
Carolyn and Tony; Bravo, The Newsletter keeps getting better and better. Thanks again for a Great Newsletter. Diana Baranec, East Islip, NY
CHINA SEEKING AMERICAN TEACHERSCurrent and former U.S. Teachers are in demand to introduce American-style education methods in China’s High Schools. The recently launched “Teacher Ambassador Program” is recruiting retired, laid-off or employed teachers who will receive a salary, benefits and free housing and/or a housing allowance. For more information about “TAP” log onto: www.uwc-usa.org/tap
Great Job-So easy to follow-Thank You so much. Miriam Gillies, Center Moriches, NY.
Dear Marilyn, I will not be at the September breakfast because I am doing a train trip across southern Canada, but the good news is that I recently got engaged to Cliff Giles, a retired earth science teacher from Brentwood schools. He lives in Setauket and we are planning a 2012 wedding. Beverly Dietz, Islip, NY.
Hi Marilyn, Thank you for sending your wonderful newsletter. Bill and I will not be able to make the September meeting as we will be on a safari in Kenya with a brief visit to Istanbul. Looking forward to seeing you in October. Pauline Slowey, Oakdale, NY.
Dear Carolyn; I again want to congratulate you on your IRTA Newsletter. I recently received your September issue which is not only beautiful but full of important union information. Thank you for keeping me on the mail ing l ist. Sincerely, Joan Perrini, President RC#21.
OUR RETIREES IN “PARADISE”
PAWLEYS ISLAND,S.C.SOUTHPORT,N.C.SALINAS, CA GREAT BARRINGTON,MA
LAKE WORTH, FL
TALLAHASSEE, FL
ORMOND BEACH,FL THE VILLAGES,FL
LAS VEGAS, NV LAS CRUCES, N.M. LOUISVILLE, KY ROCKY MT, VA
LONG ISLAND, NY UPSTATE, NY COLLINSVILLE, CT NASHUA, NH
WEDOWEE, AL
VENICE, FL NEW SMYRNA BCH,FLTARPON SPRINGS,FL
WOODLAND, ALCHESTER, VT ROCKVILLE, MD BOONE, IA
STUART, FL
CONCORD, N.C.HORSE SHOE,N.C.OCEAN ISL BCH,N.C. SPRING HILL,FL
BOYNTON BEACH,FL APOLLO BEACH,FL
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As usual, please continue to RSVP Marilyn at [email protected] or Carolyn at [email protected] or 516-680-7322. It helps us plan for seating and wait staff.
If you have changed your Email and/or your Mailing Address please be sure let us know.
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ISLIP RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 2011-2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD
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“STAY CONNECTED”
“REMEMBER” TO JOIN US AT OUR OCTOBER 6 BREAKFAST”
PRESIDENT & RC#21 REPRESENTATIVE MARILYN GUTIERREZ
VICE PRESIDENT & ITA REPRESENTATIVE MARIE CENTANNI
SECRETARY & EDITOR IRTA NEWSLETTER CAROLYN CAAMANO
TREASURER & SPOTLIGHT 21 CO-EDITOR DIANA BARANEC
IRTA NEWSLETTERS NOW ONLINE
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Just Log onto http://ny.aft.org/rc21. (RC#21 Web Site) and click on the Islip-RTA Link and you can “Catch Up” with IRTA news you may have missed.
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