Ann Kasper from the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). 951-697-6565 x241
Jan Mazur answers questions from an attendee. Jan represents Inter Valley Health Plan. 909-623-6333
Jerry Morgan visits with another attendee. Jerry is associated with Jennings & Associates. 909-986-2420
Kathy Gilbert talks with a teacher. Kathy is from CALSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) 909-433-4686
Robin Sindicich and Thom Hunzicker of Western World Marketing Services meet with and answer a teacher's questions. 909-599-9292
February 14, 2009
We were pleased to have the future President of CRTA at our meeting. CRTA Treasurer Beverly Brennen is shown to the left of our future CRTA President Polly Baciah.
If we knew she was coming we would have baked a cake!!
We Did and We Did!!!

Gretta welcomes current director Kay Zardt and future director of Area VIII Kay

Kay meet Kay!

Dr. James Kidwell, Assistant Superintendent OMSD, is welcomed to the meeting by OMSD Board member Bob Hardy.
President Greta also welcomes Superintendent
( who prefers Jim) to Assistant Superintendent James Kidwell PhD.
I, Dwayne, have known Jim for many years. When he first came to our district, I shook his hand introduced myself and he did himself. Immediately he asked to be called Jim.
I invited him to a Math event at my school, Ray Wiltsey Middle School. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when Jim showed up to the event, he being a top district administrator. Thank you Jim.
December 10, 2008--

President Greta introduces the The Alta Loma High School Chamber Singers.

They entertained us with beautiful Christmas music!

Sheri Nelson conducts the ALHS Chamber Singers.

A solo was beautifully sung by Jessica Guarte.

Eric Tom, Daily Bulletin Photographer, and Canan Tasci, Daily Bulletin Reporter

Marybeth Snider introduces Cassandra Crawford.


Shown is Dora Maxey and Gary Porter





October 8, 2008--








September 10, 2008--

A cake was presented to honor Jean Vaught and Bob Haage for their service to Division 61.

Greta, Jack and Bob clown around before the camera.
Pat Berrera is shown the cake by President Greta.

Our guest speaker........
June 4, 2008 Board Meeting

Seated at the table from left to right
Martin Mulder, Treasurer
Cleobell Hipple, (office ?)
Pat Curtis, (office ?)
The two gentlemen, keeling and at the computer are making a presentation
Back table left to right
?????, (office ?)
Greta Sweatland, President
The two gentlemen seated at the back are part ot the presentation
Lumus Burton, Recording Secretary
Jerry Johnson, Legislation
Rosalee Ruggles (in red), Second Vice President
and Jean Johnson, Insurance
Not pictured:
Paul Treadway, Communications
Beverly Brennan, LES Scholarships
Phyllis St.John, Membership
Dwayne Palasek, WEB Master (behind camera)
Scholarship Awards
3 Cal Poly students given $1000 Scholarships.
Pictured left to rigtht
Robbie Cedejas, CRTA President, Peggy Campbell Cal Poly Assistant Admininistrator
Students: Trinity Wedgeworth, Sally Ng, Nicole Smith
Marcia Sarcher Financial aid
Admin. Cal Poly, and Tom Gerfen, CRTA Division 13 Scholarship Chairman
California Retired Teachers Convention
Redwood City May 29 to June 1, 2008
Pat and Greta before a giant sign advertising CRTA.
Greta and Pat reading about the next meeting.

Even Dwayne and Jerry are confering about the next meeting.

Greta, Pat and Beverly are waiting for the first general meeting of the convention.
About 400 attendees are having wine and cheese before the Saturday night banquet. Can you spot Pat, Jerry and Greta?

Pat, Jean, Jerry, Greta and Dwayne just before going into the banquet. Notice Dwayne: He actually owns a suit and where's the hat?

Jean, Beverly and Jerry at table #1.

Lynn and Richard Kirkendall at table #12.
Pat, Greta and Dwayne at table #............. 13!
There was 40 tables with 10 people seated at each table.
The food was delicious!


The El Camino High School Ensemble entertained us with great Jazz.

David Walrath, CRTA's Legislative Advocate, addresses our convention. He thanked everyone for the letter writing campaign to the legislature and the governor. We won the important concession of a minimum of 85% guaranteed floor for our pensions.

David Walrath receives thanks from the CRTA President and an award for 25 years of outstanding service to the CRTA! He also received a standing ovation from those in attendance at the convention.
March 12, 2008
We were lead in some Enthusiastic singing
Mr. Haage spoke on Engimas in Four area's of our lives
We were updated on legislative concerns.
February 13, 2008
Our Special Honored Guest:
Wenonah Brock Age 92 years!!
Born March 21, 1916
Happy Birthday!
and her daughter Flo Bennett
Phyllis and
Mattie and Dick Coleman
Married 47 years.
Gerald and Mary Anna Barker
Married 60 years.
Bob and Lille Haage
Married 61 years.
Chet and Eileen Yeager
Married 62 years.
Gerald and Mary Anna Barker
Married 60 years.
Jerry and Jean Johnson
Married 55 years.
Sam and Sandy Fricke
Married 48 years.
Sid and CleoBell Hiple-Tice
Married 5 years.
William and Viola Kallweit
Married 45 1/2 years.

Kay Zehrt and Susan Goff speak to our group.
Kay Zehrt, Roberta Candelas and Susan Goff
Evan Berry, a teacher at Ray Wiltsey Middle School
The Ray Wiltsey Middle School Guitar Class entertained us at our luncheon. They played beautifully!
December 12, 2007
Greta selected a CRTA member to welcome and introduce each of our honored guests.

Greta Gary Dr.Edmond Paul
Sweetland Rutherford Heattey Treadway
CRTA Upland Chino CRTA
Superintendent Superintendent

Laurie Phillips Dr. Stefanie Gates CRTA Chino Assistant Superintendent

Phylis St. John Dr. Sharon McGehee
CRTA Ontario-Montclair Superintendent

Kathy Bob
Sommer Haage
Etiwanda CRTA
Professional Development


Phyllis Betty Dr. Sharon Phyllis Dr. Sharon
St. John Carpentier McGehee St. John McGehee
CRTA CRTA CRTA
September 12th is Dr. McGehee's birthday.
She was surprised with a birthday cake and the singing of happy birthday!

Gene Vaught Gail Tangeman
CRTA Alta Loma Assistant Superintendent

CeloBell Heiple-Tice Devon Freitas
CRTA Claremont Assistant Superintendent

Clide Francisco welcomes Dr. Herb Fisher.
Dr. Fischer and Clyde are first in line for lunch.
Dr. Herb Fischer
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Herbert Fischer speaks to our group.

This award for being an outstanding Legislative Representative for the past 18 years was presented to Richard Kirkendall (right) by our president Gretta Sweetland (left) and Beverly Brennan (center).

A beautiful well deserved award!

Pictured above left: Frank Smiderley
above right: Dan Dunst
Because of Father's Day, the gentlemen were first in line!

Pictured above left to right:
Bob Hardy, Eugene Vaught, Jerry Johnson, Bob Latowsky, Sam Fricke

Gretta made this beautiful and informative display.


Our entertainment.
An outstanding guitarist Michael Ryan.
Hospitality--Yvonne Simonsen and Virgina Taggert
Members enjoying lunch and listening to the
music of the Vernon Middle School Jazz Band
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