Tennessee Retired Teachers' Association

November 2024--The RCRTA had their November potluck and live auction to raise money for Greenhouse Ministries. Delicious food was enjoyed by members after an inspirational devotional by Phyllis W. The 2024-2025 MTSU Scholarship recipients were announced and included in the luncheon. The association raised $650 to donate to the ministry center that allows us to use space to hold our monthly meetings. 

October 2024--The October meeting of RCRTA began with delicious snacks provided by Honeyhill Homecare. The guest speaker was Dr. Michelle Stevens who spoke about the MTSU Tennessee Teach Back Initiative, a new program to mentor and guide pre-service teachers through their college program. Members collected peanut butter and soup for Greenhouse Ministries and enjoyed the food, learning, and fellowship.

September 10, 2024--Rutherford County RTA had the first meeting of the new school year. Newly elected president, Greg Lyles, led the meeting. A necrology service was held and the new membership yearbooks were dedicated to the memory of the members that we lost last year. The Read to Succeed director visited the meeting to discuss volunteer opportunities. Felicia Jackson shared about her new book Overcoming The Challenges of Being a Teacher. A local lender provided delicious snacks and members brought donations of peanut butter and jelly for the food bank at Greenhouse Ministries. Two visiting retirees joined the Association. It was great meeting to start the year!

June 4, 2024--Rutherford County Retired Teachers had their annual picnic luncheon on June 4 to honor new retirees and welcome new members. A delicious box lunch was enjoyed by everyone. New t-shirts were available for purchase and many door prizes were won. Visitors played a Price is Right game to see the value of membership. The new officers for 2024-25 were installed at a fun and informative meeting. 

May 12, 2024--The Rutherford County RTA Executive Committee met to plan the June picnic to honor new retirees and plan next year’s schedule of meetings. Each committee was represented, and an exciting list of meetings and guest speakers was set for next year.

April 8, 2024--Rutherford County Retired Teachers went on a field trip to MTSU on April 8th. It was an awesome and informative tour of the athletic facilities at MTSU. Accolades to Chelsea Floyd, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement. Thanks to our member Mary Merrill for organizing this event. We enjoyed seeing the changes to The Alumni Gym, Murphy Center, and Floyd Stadium. It was a fun visit to see the updates and hear about future additions, as well as take a walk down memory lane for many of the members who are MTSU alumni.

March 12, 2024--The Rutherford County RTA meeting was held on March 12 at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro. Katie McKee from Middle Tennessee Electric was the guest speaker. She had a very informative program about affordable, reliable, and safe electricity. Katie shared energy saving tips and strategies that will help save on electric bills. Members collected spaghetti sauce, pasta, and can openers for the Greenhouse food pantry this month. 

Sept. 19--The Sequatchie Co RTA met at the SETHRA Building in Dunlap. The devotional was read by Vice-President Glenn Eidson. Mountain Valley Bank Customer Service Representatives Cassie Cooley and Jessica Partin spoke about financial fraud and elder abuse. They specifically spoke about the recent rise in scams that target our oldest adults. Report submitted by Secretary Diane Martin.