October 16--The Oak Ridge RTA met at the Oak Ridge Senior Citizen Building. Dr. Mark Buckner was the guest speaker. Dr. Buckner holds two degrees in Physics and Psychology and a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering. His Doctorate is in Applied Artificial Intelligence. He retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and he now works as an instructor at Oak Ridge HS where he coaches their Robotics team. Meeting report submitted by Recording Secretary Judy Dyer.
Sept. 11 – Oak Ridge RTA met at Oak Ridge Senior Citizen Center for a general business meeting. Guest speaker John Spratling spoke about a planned memorial honoring the students who became the first to desegregate a public school in the Southeastern United States.
--Judy Dyer reporting
Sept. 6 – Paris-Henry Co. RTA met at Tom’s Pizza and Steak House in Paris, TN, for a regular meeting with guest speakers. -- Becky White reporting
April 5, 2024--Dr. Williams attended the Roane Co. RTA luncheon meeting at the Kingston Community Center. The members and guests enjoyed a catered BBQ lunch with peach cobbler for dessert! There were about 25 members and guests in attendance.
Pictured from L to R:
Nancy Holloway - Membership Chair
Terri Dixon - Treasurer
Debra Caldwell - President
Dr. Williams - TRTA Director
Gwen Smith - Co-Treasurer and Photographer
The Roane Co RTA members were entertained at their luncheon meeting on April 5th by the Ridge View Elementary School Fifth Grade Band. The band was first organized last September. This was their first live performance. They were a little nervous, but they played well and were met with a long round of applause after their three-song performance!
Several members of the Robertson County Retired Teachers Association attended the Spring Meeting of the TRTA. They are pictured with Director Duran Williams. They are Margaret Thompson, Tammy Artz, Director Williams, Debby Ellis and Guy Stanley.
March 11, 2024--The Robertson County Retired Teachers met on Monday, March 11, at the Senior Citizens' Center in Springfield. We had approximately 30 members in attendance.
Mr. Stanley wearing a Panama hat, welcomed all members. He had recently returned from a cruise to South America. He briefly told of the history of the hat, which is actually made in Ecuador.
Our speaker was Leanne Morris. Her topic was the Three R's of Conservation: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This presentation was informative, enlightening, and inspirational. Ms. Morris gave a brief history of Earth Day, quizzed us, calculated our plastic consumption, and informed us as to where we can find information about recycling. Attached are the papers she provided. I hope others will look at these and use them as motivation to reduce, reuse and recycle.
January 8, 2024--The RCRTA meeting was more of a celebration that a business meeting. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Ms. Evelyn Williams, a member that celebrates her 97th birthday later this month. We also welcomed the new Director of Schools for Robertson County, Dr. Danny Weeks. Dr. Weeks is returning to Robertson County after serving 12 years in the Dickson County School System. We are very glad to have him back. Dr. Weeks spoke of his experiences and relationships and how they influenced his approach to education, in teaching and in administration. He is still working on changes to be made, some quickly and some more slowly. He is returning in November to give a "state of the schools" address. We also enjoyed a lunch provided by our new caterer, The Depot. Door prizes were won by Anne Elliott and Mary Ann Partain.
November 13, 2023--The November meeting of the RCRTA was full of activities. President Stanley opened the meeting by welcoming all members and guests.
We had much to celebrate as this is American Education Week. Our guests included new retirees Rebecca Roberson and Elizabeth and Mike Morris. Melanie Dickerson, Acting Director of Schools, and Duran Williams, Executive Director of TRTA, were also in attendance.
Mike Morris blessed the meal and all in attendance. Kathy McClelland, our caterer, served a wonderful Thanksgiving based meal. After the meal, Ms. Dickerson gave a brief presentation on the state of Robertson County Schools. The schools are doing wonderful things and are looking forward to welcoming the new director, Danny Weeks, on December 1st.
Dr. Williams then spoke. He began with some background on his teaching and coaching career. Much of his family is also involved in the teaching profession. He reported on the activities that the TRTA are working. These included COLA and the Federal monies that Tennessee may refuse. He also encouraged teachers to take advantage of the credit monitoring offer that is being provided due to the security breach. He ended by thanking the teachers for their service and encouraged them to continue to work to help education by being actively involved in the legislative process.
After a short business meeting, members were encouraged to purchase baked and canned goods provided by members. Our bake sale finances the scholarship given by the RCRTA to a graduating senior that plans to get into education. Our meeting was held at the Central Office building, allowing the staff to also share in the bake sale. Door prizes were won by Joan James and Judy Fentress.
Sept. 11 – Robertson Co. RTA met at Robertson Co. Senior Center for a regular membership meeting. Guest speaker was author Rick Gregory who spoke about his book, “Red River Tales.” --Dawn Brading reporting.
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