HARTS Members busy …Fall Conference and monthly meeting

HARTS President, Earline Schlortt, presented an appreciation gift to Ray Wolff, who presented the D’Hanis Brick program to the retired Teachers.

Ten members of HARTS (Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff) attended the District 20 Fall Conference in Boerne on October 22. Members who attended were President Earline Schlortt, Second Vice President Lola Hill, Secretary Irene Dubberly, Treasurer Maria Elizondo, Past President Jim Rigby, Linda Perkins, Dottie Wolff, Cindy Howard, Walter Huegele and Sam Dubberly. The Conference is attended by TRTA members from 13 chapters in District 20. In addition to participating in the business meeting, the members heard from Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Chief Contract Services Officer Shannon Gosewehr who provided financial updates on TRS and the process necessary to become financially actuarily sound before any increase in annuities can be considered, and upcoming changes in the medical insurance provider for members.
TRTA Immediate Past President Ella Gauthier addressed members about the importance of membership growth and involvement and provided insight on retiree issues which will be faced by the next state legislative session.
President Earline Schlortt had the honor of introducing the District 20 Past Presidents in attendance, which included HARTS member Irene Dubberly.
A special memorial program honored the deceased members from each of the 13 chapters.
Monthly Meeting
On Monday, October 26, President Earline Schlortt called to order the monthly meeting of the Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff at the D’Hanis Community Center. Holy Cross priest, Father Lajarus Soreng offered heart-felt greeting to the 40 members and 5 guests present. Father Lajarus spoke about the importance of…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!