Division 91 (of Area IV) of the California Retired Teachers Association (CALRTA) celebrated 25 years at their regular meeting at Fremont Elks Lodge 2121 on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Newark Mayor Michael Hannon and Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas presented proclamations to the group.
Covering Fremont, Union City and Newark, Division 91 is dubbed “FUN.” It has a membership of almost 500 retired teachers and administrators, according to their webpage.
The CALRTA was founded in 1929. There are 86 divisions across the state. According to their mission statement, “CalRTA’s mission is to protect and advocate for retired and active educators’ pensions and other retirement benefits and to support public education in our communities.”
In addition, members are active in volunteering in their local areas.
Mayor Hannon said, “These heroes of our community, who spent their professional careers educating our children, should know that we will always be appreciative for their commitment and love in educating our children.”
In related news, retired teachers have their own week, and it’s coming up. In 2025, Retired Teachers Week is Nov. 2 to 8.
CALRTA Division 91
div91.calrta.org
