Fayette County Retired Teachers Meet In May

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, May 9, at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in La Grange. Refreshments were provided by Nancy Pietsch.

The guest speaker was Peggy O’Neill, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Hatha Yoga includes the practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises, which help bring peace to the mind and body. It focuses on breathing, controlled movements, and stretching. She stressed that it is all about the breathing, and led the class through a number of postures with participants being seated. She is hoping to resume a yoga class on Monday mornings at the La Grange City Library.

The business portion of the meeting included the following: Approval of the March minutes; Membership-Nancy Pietsch said a letter concerning dues would be forthcoming; Community Service-Joan Miertschin reminded all that volunteer hours include doing something for which no pay is received; Member Benefits-Debbie Morrill gave the news that AMBA will be our member benefits group; Informative & Protection Services-Kim Joost submitted, electronically, information on “You’ve Got Mail and Malware”.

New Business: Summary of TRTA 2022 State Convention: Adoption of new State TRTA By-laws, and presentation of 2022-2023 slate of officers.

Drawings were held: Donna Burton won the $5 membership dues (retention member), and Melanie Mica won the Book Project Raffle item, donated by Lisa Slinkard.

The next meeting will be a field trip, with installation of officers. The trip will be on June 13, at the Busted Oak Cellars, 6195 Round Top Rd. in Carmine, with the time set for 1 p.m.

For more information about the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association, call (361) 772-3068, or visit www.localunits.org/fayette. While the name may imply only teachers, all retired public school personnel are invited, and will be welcome, even if from another city, county, or state.