Butler County RTA
The next general membership meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24th at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton.
The program that day will be presented by Brian Powers of the Hamilton County Public Library. His presentation will be on the History of Kenner Toys, the Cincinnati toy company that produced such favorites as Easy Bake Oven, Spirograph, and many action figures.
Menu: Pulled Pork Buffet - Mixed greens salad with assorted dressings, build your own pulled pork, cole slaw, house made chips, coffee, water, iced tea, and chef's choice of desserts.
Reservations may be made by sending a check made out to BCRTA for $22 per person to Donna Burnett at 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by Oct. 17th.
The next BCRTA luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton.
The program that day will be presented by local historian and author, Scott Fowler, who will talk about attractions of yesteryear Lesourdsville Lake and Fantasy Farm Amusement Parks. He will have copies of his books on the subject available for inscription and purchase.
The menu will consist of a homemade meatloaf served with a caramelized onion demi, green beans and a greens salad and assorted dressings. Coffee, water, iced tea, and chef's choice dessert are included.
Reservations may be made by sending a check made out to BCRTA for $22 per person to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by Sept. 11th.
FYI-The following people have already paid for the September luncheon: J. Avery, S. Brunner, D. Burnett, L. Cropenbaker, G. Frechtling, N. Karnes, B. Leighty, E. Miller, and C. Peffer.
Questions? Call Donna at 513 896-6105 or text at 513 680-2950.
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The next general membership meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Hamilton, 1 Riverfront Plaza, 45011.
The speaker that day after lunch will be Brad Spurlock, Manager of the Smith Library of Regional History for the Lane Public Library system. Mr. Spurlock will give a presentation on "Hamilton, The Safe Capital of the World," and will share how and why Hamilton became a leader in the manufacture of all kinds of safes.
Reservations may be made by sending a check for $22 per person made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett at 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by Thursday, July 11th. Questions? Call Donna at 513 896-6105, ort ext at 513-680-2950.
BCRTA is comprised of all levels of retired educators who live or have taught in Butler County. Membership is $10 per year or $100 Lifetime Membership. Six luncheon meetings with informational and entertaining speakers are held each year. More information can be found on our website at http://www.butlercountyrta.weebly.com/.
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The next general membership meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton.
The program that day will be the presentation of scholarships to local high school seniors as they prepare for a career in education.
Menu: Fried Chicken Buffet - broccoli salad, assortment of fried chicken, roasted redskin potatoes, coffee, water, iced tea, and chef's choice of dessert.
Reservations may be made by sending a check for $22 per person made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by May 14th.
Plan to join fellow retirees and meet the next generation of educators and their families. Questions? Give Donna a call at 513 896-6105.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 5th
Place: Courtyard Marriott Hamilton
Time: 12:00 noon
Program: HHS String Ensemble
Menu: Turkey and all the fixings
Reservations may be made by sending a check for $22 per person made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013.
Please join us for the final meeting of the year.
Happy Holidays. :-)
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17/11/2023
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November Newsletter Greetings ORTA Members. I want to take some time to answer the question; what can be done to fix our pension? A major barrier to fixing our pension is that the current closed shop STRS management team thinks they are on the right track to resolving their financial problems. They hang their hat on th...
At the last BCRTA Executive Board meeting, November 7 it was decided to keep the current officers for the next two years. A new slate of officers will be prepared in 2025 to be voted on in December 2025 for the following two years. Please consider not only attending the meetings but also consider running for an office.
Thank you for your consideration!
BCRTA President Deloris Hudson has asked Nancy Follmer and Martha Henry to prepare a slate of officers for the next two years. Voting for new officers will take place at the December BCRTA meeting There should be two BCRTA members running for each position. The current officers have served for two terms.
Please email Nancy ([email protected]) or Martha ([email protected]) with your questions or suggestions for the slate of officers. We would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your consideration.
The final BCRTA luncheon meeting of 2023 will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton.
Entertainment that day will be provided by the Hamilton High School String Ensemble who will play from 12:00 until approximately 12:30. Following the musical program, lunch will be served. The menu that day will include a mixed green salad, rolls and butter, sliced turkey with gravy, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and cheesecake.
Reservations can be made by sending a check for $22 made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett at 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 28th.
Questions? Call Donna at (513) 896-6105. Hope to see you there.
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ORTA President Dean Dennis addresses STRS Board, Thursday, October 19, 2023.
18/10/2023
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October Newsletter Greetings ORTA Members. I'd like to take some time to share what goes on behind the scenes at ORTA so you can gain a better understanding of how your dues are working for you. Within the last year, ORTA has met with the Governor's Office, the Treasurer's Office and the Office of the Department of Ed...
The next meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26th at 12:00 noon at the Marriott Hamilton.
ORTA President Chris DeMarco will share information about ORTA. AMBA Representative Bonnie Norris will explain benefits available with ORTA membership.
Menu: Pasta Buffet - Mixed green salad with assorted dressings, penne pasta with alfredo sauce, lasagna, and garlic rolls.
Reservations may be made by sending a check for $22 per person made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by Thursday, Oct. 19th.
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September Newsletter Greetings ORTA members. I'm anticipating the 2023-24 school year to be a pivotal year for our organization. In May of 2023, ORTA endorsed candidate Pat Davidson for an open STRS Board seat. Pat Davidson won the seat over his incumbent opponent by a 2 to 1 plus margin. With this victory, members hope...
The next meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton.
The program that day will be presented by Cindy Catanzaro, who will speak on the Sears, Roebuck, & Company Kit Houses in Butler County.
Menu: Fried Chicken Buffet - Broccoli salad, assortment of fried chicken and roasted redskin potatoes, coffee, water, iced tea, and chef's choice of dessert.
Reservations may be made by sending a check made out to BCRTA for $22 per person to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton OH 45013. .
Reservations must be received by Sept. 6th. Questions? Call Donna ay 513 896-6105.
02/08/2023
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Headed to court - STRS board update An Ohio court is the latest battleground in our fight to bring common-sense reform and accountability to our failing pension system. Check out the below editorial to learn more. ORTA has established a PENSION DEFENSE FUND to ensure it has the legal and professional resources necessary to con...
14/07/2023
July ORTA Newsletter
July Newsletter Typically, ORTA does not send a newsletter out in July, however, there is so much happening that ORTA is sending out a brief update on what is happening at STRS, at ORTA, and with Ohio legislators. First, I am happy to report that the Pension Defense Fund has been well received by our members. To da...
The next meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
The program that day will be presented by Jennifer Acus-Smith, Program Manager of StreetSpark Art Mural Project in Hamilton.
Menu: Pulled Pork Buffet with mixed greens salad and assorted dressings, build your own pulled pork, cole slaw, and house made chips. Chef's choice dessert. Coffee, water, and iced tea.
Reservations may be made by sending a check made out to BCRTA for $22 per person to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. It must be received by Tuesday, July 11th. Questions? Call Donna at (513) 896-6105.
Hope to see you!
18/04/2023
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April Newsletter Well, Spring is here in all of its glory, with blue skies, warm temperatures, and the streets are populated by convertibles. It is also the occasion of Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association’s annual Spring Board Meeting. This meeting brings together ORTA’s leadership from around the State, to...
The next luncheon meeting of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Thursday, May 18th at 12:00 Noon at the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton.
Three Butler County HS seniors will be presented with scholarships toward their goal of becoming future educators.
Menu: Sun-dried tomato wrap with turkey, lettuce, tomato and onion with a sun-dried tomato aioli served with house made chips. Chef's choice of dessert. Coffee, water, and iced tea.
Reservations may be made by sending a check made out to BCRTA for $22 per person to Donna Burnett at 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, OH 45013. Reservations must be received by May 11th. Questions? Call Donna at (513) 896-6105.
Hope to see you there!
The Wednesday, April 12 meeting of BCRTA will be held at noon at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton. The Butler Philharmonic Music director/conductor, Scott Woodward is the featured speaker. There will be a mini performance by the Myriad String Trio.
The menu will be a plated cobb salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, chicken and bacon served with assorted dressings and rolls. Coffee, water and iced tea will be served along with chef's choice of dessert.
To reserve, send a check for $22.00 made out to BCRTA to Donna Burnett, 20 Thackara Place, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 by Wednesday, April 5. Come join us!
14/02/2023
ORTA, working on behalf of all STRS members (active contributors as well as retirees), has decided to alter its name. ORTA will still be known as ORTA, however the official name as registered with the Ohio Secretary of State is now "The Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association." Check out the new website:
NEW HOME | ORTA ORTA’S mission is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members. The Association promotes service & friendship across all 88 counties in Ohio. We encourage individuals to improve the economic changes and major issues relevant to their retirement.
A big 'thank you' to BCRTA members who continue to bring in pop can tabs. The Ronald McDonald House is more than happy to receive them! And if you haven't been to the Ronald McDonald House lately, know that the renovations are complete and have transformed the space! Thank you.
Thank you, thank you to all the BCRTA members who purchased split the pot tickets in 2022. The money from split the pot goes towards a $1000 scholarship for a Butler County High School senior who will major in education in the fall. In 2022, split the pot tickets earned $518 towards a scholarship. Special thanks to Dianne A. and Laura K. for donating their winnings back to the scholarship committee! Thank you! Thank you!
STRS Endorsement Announcement
ORTA (Ohio Retired Teachers Association), M*F (Ohio STRS Members Only Forum) and the STRS Ohio Watchdogs formally announce the endorsement for Pat Davidson, Berea School District.
Three informed and reform minded candidates were interviewed including Rob Gilbert and Michelle Flanigan. In short, the interview committee was tasked with endorsing only one of three outstanding articulate candidates. The committee's focus was simple and direct.
STRS leadership has led active teachers down a path where they are paying more and working longer for less; while many retired teachers are facing financial hardships due to COLA loss. Trustees who continue to allow this to happen and resist change need to be replaced by individuals like Pat Davidson, Rob Gilbert and Michelle Flanigan.
The STRS Board Election occurs in April and ends May 1st. More information on Pat Davidson and how to vote will be forthcoming.
Go to www.ORTA.org for more information.