Community Activities Record

PCRTA Members Volunteer as Judges at The Ohio Future Educators Conference

The Future Educators Association held their state conference at KSU in April. Judging the speeches and the projects were: Front row: Sally Hershisher, Dottie Emerick, Ruth Wiegand Back Row: Judy Morgan, Dave Gynn, and JoAnn Stikes. They said, "Sign us up again next year-this was fun!"

COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST IN RED CROSS DRIVES

Members are needed to assist in the Red Cross blood drive at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Streetsboro. Volunteers help by serving snacks to blood donors, and keeping an eye on them while they recover from their donation, and making sure they are strong enough to leave the site. Please contact Judith Morgan, Community Service Chair, at 330-653-8174 if you can help. Judy is a new member of PCRTA who has jumped right in and taken an active role in leadership. Why not ask her if you can help her?

RETIRED TEACHERS AT WORK VOLUNTEERING IN THE COUNTY

PCRTA Members donated cookies and helped serve cake, cookies, and punch at the Maplewood Career Center for the GED Graduation ceremony on June 11, 2009. Thanks to these ladies who made cookies and/or helped serve: Connie Evans, Jan Fencl, Darlene Fetterhoff, Adele Fussner, Pat Gynn, Rosemary Hostler, Judy Morgan, Evelyn Park, Edith Scott, Ann Spence, Saroj Sutaria, and Ruth Wiegand.

As teachers, it is always wonderful to see students of all ages finally graduating and to share in their success and their happiness.

Edith Scott
NEOUCOM Proctor Porject

Help Wanted: NEUCOM Proctors For Scholarship Fundraising

Yes, you too can be a proctor for testing at NEOUCOM! A big thank you to those persons who are currently giving their time to this successful project to help fund the PCRTA Scholarship Fund. Both PCRTA and NEOUCOM have been pleased with the project. With the expansion of the Pharmacy School to three years as well as the three-year Medical School, more tests will be given. Thus, the need for even more proctors.

Won't you volunteer? You will need to attend an orientation session at NEOUCOM on Thursday, September 10. 2009 at 10:00 am.

Call Edith Scott (330-297-1812) to be put on the list to start.

New Proctor Training

On Tuesday, April 17, Josie Kreiger, Bob and Kathy Latimer, Sur Matuk and JoAnn Stikes completed the Orientation for Proctors for tests given at the NEOUCOM College of Medicine and Pharmacy. This project helps to fund the scholarship grants which PCRTA awards to selected Portage County graduating seniors who plan to enter the field of education.

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement

The lessons were taught by senior students in Mrs. Theresa Brugler’s Marketing Education program with assistance when needed by retired teachers. The Field High School students used JA-prepared materials and lesson plans, added their unique personalities and backgrounds, and created many exciting classroom experiences. One high school student, in response to a question, explained the Federal economic stimulus package in a clear and concise manner. The elementary students discussed the bailout, our new President, and, of course, the First Family’s new dog. The JA lessons are correlated with the Ohio academic content standards. Classroom teachers were pleased that the lessons enhanced their lesson plans at each grade level. The all-day, in-school mastering money project left the students with much to share with their parents. They may even have mentioned mobbing a very tall senior and bringing him to the ground during recess. The high school seniors gained leadership experience and confidence. And the retired teachers enjoyed a day back in the classroom.

May 8th was the National Day of Service. Many Portage County retired teachers worked at the Portage County Clothing Center. The morning crew included Saroj Sutaria, Adele Fussner, Darlene Fetterhoff, Edith Scott, Jeanette Able, Carol MacLean, Norm Park, Bob Dunn, and Dave Gynn.

GED Graduation was held at Maplewood,June 12. Members of our organization baked and served cookies. Representing PCRTA are Mary Jane Brannon, Nancy Duquette, Darlene Fetterhoff, Adele Fussner, Pat Gynn, Rosemary Hostler, Evelyn Park, Saroj Sutaria, and Ruth Weigand.

Several PCRTA members were Red Cross Volunteers at the Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Streetsboro on June 17. Volunteers included Mary Jane Brannon, Adele Fussner, Rosemary Hostler, and Saroj Sutaria

PCRTA Community Service chair, Adele Fussner, was surprised at the May meeting when she was awarded a certificate and a pin as an AARP/National Retired Teachers Volunteer of the Year. Adele does such an outstanding job of leading our members in community service activities, that someone called recently and asked if we were the "Portage County Retired Teachers Volunteer Association."

Once again our members have been busy again working on various activities to help other people in our county. Thanks to volunteers Rosemary Hostler and Mary Jane Brannon who helped with the Red Cross Blood Drive at Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro on October 14, 2008.

Saturday, October 25, 2008, was Make a Difference Day. PCRTA cooperated with many other county groups to collect canned and boxed foods for food banks and places which provide free meals for those in need. Thanks to these volunteers who gave their time: Mary Jane Brannon, Nancy Duquette, Adele Fussner, Dave and Pat Gynn, Rosemary Hostler, Saroj Sutaria, and Ruth Weigand.

As always, special thanks to Edith Scott and her amazing group of NEOUCOM Proctors who are helping produce the next generation of medical and pharmaceutical providers while bringing in thousands of dollars for our scholarship program. NEOUCOM directors continue to be impressed with your prompt attendance, organization, and your attention to detail. Keep up the good work!