After many hours of contemplation and thought,

I am torn between "love and hate". Because of the bylaws, I must s tep down from leadership of EERTA. These past many years of service, particularly as your president the past 4 years, I will always

remember. I truly love this organization and all of you wonderful, kind and talented people and I will definitely continue to participate in the future as time and other obligations permit. You are in very capable hands when you elect Dominic, Agnes, Susan and John at the Annual September Luncheon. Dominic, Susan and John will be beginning their second terms in their office as dictated by the new bylaws changes. Agnes, as always in the past, has led you in many capacities and I thank her for all that she does. There is no comparison to the work that John has given us as your treasurer and will continue to do so. Sadly, I will miss the Jessup's who have led us in membership over many years and wish them well in their challenges. Best wishes to Bob for his leadership as a town director, resolutions chair and community services chair. We are still looking for someone to take over for Carol as historian. Dominic will announce his BOD in the next newsletter.

I would also single out Mary Ella, Eileen and Larry for their ever consistent dedication and leadership over their many years of service. Joel has published a tremendous newsletter and Dee and Alicia have served us very well as the Hospitality Twins and Friendly Service chairs. Best wishes for continued success of the BOD in the next year. To our membership, please contribute to our successful organization by volunteering as your time and health permits. All are welcomed to attend the August 22nd BOD meeting at the Riverhead Public Library starting at 10:00am. Many of us adjourn to Applebee's for lunch afterwards. The Annual "Back to School Luncheon" (now our election luncheon) will be held, thanks to Bob, at Jerry & the Mermaids in Riverhead on Wednesday, September 5th at 11:30am. In closing, as 2018-19 President of LIZ, I urge any member of LIZ to sign up as a delegate to the 2018 NYSRTA Convention and Annual Meeting being held at Turning Stone October 17-19. All delegates will be provided with a $400 stipend and a coach bus to attend. Further details will be forthcoming in the summer edition of York State. EERTA members Dominic, Bob, Eileen, Mary Ella, Dee, Alicia, Jo Anne and Leigh Powell and Lois serve with me on the LIZ BOD. As we continue to work for EERTA, LIZ, and NYSRTA, I wish all a peaceful and healthy conclusion of this summer and look forward to a successful and happy next year. Fred Conway - President

Our mission is to promote the needs of retired educators.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Calendar 2018

Fall 2018

Aug. 22 Wed. EERTA BOD 10 am Riverhead Library Aug. 27 MON. LIZ Annual Report Deadline

Sept. 5 Wed. EERTA Back to School Luncheon 11:30 am Jerry and the Mermaid

Sept. 12 LIZ Board Sept. 26Wed. LIZ Annual Luncheon 11:30 am Bellport Country Club

Nov. 7 Wed. EERTA Luncheon 11:30 am Villa Paul

OFFICERSPresident. . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . Fred Conway1 Musket Court, Miller Place, NY11764631-476-6558. . . .......……fgconway@optonline.net

Co-Vice President. . . . . . . …. . . Agnes Dansereau57185 Route 48, Greenport, NY 11944631-477-1387. . . . . . ……. . . . adancer4@gmail.comAgnes is also past co president

Co-Vice President ……….…… Dominick LiCausi31 Vidoni Dr., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766631-331-4830. . . …… . . . ….. . dicausi@yahoo.comSecretary. . . . . . . . . . . ..… . . . . . . . Susan LiCausi31 Vidoni Dr., Mt. Sinai, NY 11766631-331-4830. …………..…Suelicausi@yahoo.com.Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..… . John RuggieroP.O. Box 517, East Moriches, NY 11940631-878-1898. . . . . . . …… ..… . johnprgolf@att.net.Past Co-President. . . . … . . . . .… . . Sheila Jones527 Brown Ct., Ames, Ia., 50014631-324-1938. . . . ………sheiladjones@gmail.com

TOWN DIRECTORS.Riverhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . Robert Svoboda27 Farm Road North, Wading River, NY 11792631-886-2036. . . . ….. …rjsvoboda@hotmail.com….Riverhead. . . . . . . . . .. …… .. . . . Eileen Holmes36 Circle Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901631-722-4504. . . . .. . . . . ….. . elo2@optimum.net

Shelter Island. . . . . . … . . . . . . . Virginia SchulzeBox 81, Shelter Island, NY 11964631-749-3258. . . . . . .… …vhs1881@optimum.netHamptons . . . . . . . . ……. . Lawrence StricklandP.O. Box 565, Water Mill, NY 11976631-726-7542. …..stricklandlawrence@yahoo.comSouthold/Greenport…………. Agnes Dansereau

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Community Service.

Community Service… . . . . .. . . Robert SvobodaFriendly Service. . . . …… . . . Alicia Winowsky29 High Street, Ronkonkoma, NY631-588-8591…..……mawinowsky@gmail.com

Friendly Service. . . . . . ... . . . . . Dee McKinnon24 Brayton Court N., South Setauket, NY, 11720631-585-4370. . . . . . . . yyyyyyz1@optonline.netHospitality. . . Dee McKinnon/Alicia WinowskiHistorian. . . . . . . . . .. . ….. . . . . . . Carol Joynes247 Doctors’ Path, Riverhead, NY 11901631-727-8292. . . . . . . . cjoynes2000@yahoo.comMembership. . . . …………… .. . Ruth Doroski19 Herricks Lane…………. Aquebogue NY 11931631-722-4316. ………………..

Newsletter Editor. . . . . …… . . . . . Joel ReitmanPO Box 528, Peconic, NY 11958631-765-2321. . .. . . . . . . . jreitman4@yahoo.comPhotographer. . . . . . . . . …... . . . . Frank JessupResolutions.. ………………… . Robert Svoboda

Special Activities. . . … . . .. . Dominick LiCausi

Teacher Scholarship. . . . . Lawrence StricklandP.O. Box 565, Watermill, NY 11976631-726-7542. . . stricklandlawrence@yahoo.com

Public Relations ………….…… Eileen HolmesParliamentarian…………......………Val StypeMemorial…………………..……Jola Marcario34 Three Mile Harbor Dr. E. Hampton, NY 11937631-324-4653……….jolaouteast@optonline.net

Legislative Action……………….…….Val Stype

202 Tyler Court, Riverhead, NY 11901631-298-8359……………… vwstype@email.comBy Laws……………………..……Jane Svoboda

Health Care………………… Mary Ella Moeller161 Newtown Road.. ..…East Hampton, NY 11931631-324-0471…….…maryellamoeller@gmail.com 


COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Long Island Zone News - Eileen Holmes LIZ Public Relations

On June 5, 2018, the Long Island Zone presented a $1000 New York State Retired Teachers Association Hudson-Kramer grant to Malynda Nichol and Shawn Keane, science teachers at Dawnwood Middle School, Centereach. They are creating an agricultural unit and curriculum "From Seed to Table" that will benefit students by enhancing the STEAM and science research initiatives in the Middle Country School District. The grant money will be used to construct a heated greenhouse.

As a Community Service project the Long Island Zone has been holding raffles and 50/50’s at luncheons to raise money for "Helping Makes U Happy", a community service organization based in Center Moriches and founded by Keith Caputo. Keith will be our guest speaker at the LIZ Annual luncheon on September 26, 2018 at the Bellport Country Club. I encourage everyone to join us as we honor Keith and hear him speak on his commitment to helping others and the fantastic success of "Helping Makes U Happy"

Long Island Zone Annual Fall Meeting and LuncheonWhen: Wed., Sept. 26, 2018

Where: Bellport Country Club40 S. Country Rd. Bellport

Time: 11:30 am Cost: $36.00

Name_____________________ Entree_______________Member’s Tel._____________Guest’s Name_______________________Entree_________________________

Include your check toNYSRTA/LIZ for each person by September 15th to help us plan. Mail to LIZ Treas. Dom LiCausi, 31 Vidoni Dr. Mt. Sinai, NY 11776

MenuPasta Starter, Garden SaladChoice of: Marinated SteakFilet of SoleChicken MarsalaDessert, Coffee, Tea, and soft drinksCash Bar

Alicia Winowsky

and AgnesDansereau

Sue and Dom LiCausi

Mae and Don Griffin


 Reporting EERTA Luncheon

EERTA retirees and their guests enjoyed two lovely luncheons this Spring. On April 25, 2018 Eileen Holmes organized a "Celebrate Spring!" luncheon/meeting at Phil's Restaurant in Aquebogue (formerly Meeting House Creek Inn). It was good to get together after a winter that seemed to never end! The EERTA slate of officers for the 2018-19 year was announced: Dominick LiCausi, President, Agnes Dansereau, Vice-President, Susan LiCausi, Secretary and John Ruggiero, Treasurer. This slate was voted on and elected at the second luncheon: the annual EERTA Flag Day Meeting/Luncheon on June 13, 2018 at Pace's Waterfront Restaurant in Mattituck. EERTA Vice-President Agnes Dansereau arranged this luncheon and guest speaker Dr. Marilyn LoPresti, Ph.D. demonstrated Tai Chi movements, discussed the health benefits of this low impact martial arts exercise and had the audience stand up and practice Tai Chi movements with her. Dr. LoPresti is a retired school superintendent with more than 36 years in education. A 30+ year cancer survivor, in retirement she has become a certified career advisor, motivational speaker, and a Tai Chi, Qigong instructor. She has a Second Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo, has studied Kung Fu and self-defense techniques and is a WALK 15 exercise instructor. EERTA's next luncheon has been arranged by Robert Svoboda and will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2018 at Jerry and the Mermaid Restaurant in Riverhead. Special entertainment at this Back-to-School luncheon/meeting will be the barbershop quartet "Antiquity". Come and enjoy good food, good music and friendship! The registration form is in this newsletter.Eileen Holmes

Delegates Wanted Hello everyone, Hope you're enjoying the summer. As a result of the NYSRTA BOD Meeting, here are some items needing immediate attention: 1. Anyone wishing to be a delegate to this Oct 17-19 Convention at Turning Stone, please remind me if you're going to attend. $400 will be your incentive, along with the bus. We have plenty of room. The registration form will be in the upcoming summer edition of York State. Please fill this out and return it asap. Late returns will be housed in the hotel, not in the Tower. 2. Shortly, you will be contacted to help us call a number of delinquent members of LIZ. I'm waiting for the June stats. 3. Everyone should be writing your information to Jo Anne Powell (LIZ NEWS) and Joel Reitman (EERTA News) due by month's end. We must get the newsletters out by September 1st. 4. EERTA BOD is scheduled for August 22 at the Riverhead Library - 10:00am 5. LIZ BOD Meeting - via Conference Call on September 12th at 10:00am. Details in the Newsletters. Fred

Ginny and Val Stype




NYSTRA News 1)There are new rules from NYSRTA that officers elected one can be reelected two or more times for a total of three years.2) The Annual Meeting at Turning Stone:LIZ has 2700 members. We can have up to 31 delegates. Delegates will be given a $400 stipend and bus transportation. 3 )In 2002 and 2011 the Long Island Zone hosted the conventions and they were great! We are scheduled to host again in 2020.We have 9 delegates so far there is room room for 27 more.Fred needs to know by June 13 if you want to be a delegate.A) Dee and Alicia for their great work in their Friendly Service committeeB) Mary Ella who served for so many years as State Vice-President for Friendly Service and is now the EERTA Health Chair-she reported that we will be getting new Medicare cards- she reported that we will be getting new Medicare cardsC) The Jessup have been doing an incredible job for longer I’ve been hereD) Val Stype a new member gas assumed two officesE) Ruth Doroski who has volunteered to be the new Chair for EERTA membershipFred

Raffle winners SuzAnne and Frank Jessup

Alice Martin and Jola Marcari

MaryElla Moeller and Harriet Edwards

Legislative action I have news from my Legislative Action committee:   EERTA Legislative priorities New York State: I contacted Anthony Palumbo my local New York State Assembly legislator regards the bills before the New York State legislature:   Minimum Pension Bump Up Bill has been referred to Ways and Means Committee in April of this year   Improve Pension COLA Bill awarded to Civil Service and Pensions Committee in February of this year  Education Bill referred to Education Committee on January 2018  Val Stype    

COLA Increase and more from Bob Swoboda

A 1.2% increase in teacher's NY State Pension will be active as of Sept.1,2018. This will mean a $18 a month increase.  By law ,the COLA is applied only to the first $18,000 of a benefit.  These are some of the resolutions that were acted upon and passed:

1. Metal Detectors in all NY State schools. Passed Submitted by NE Zone.

2. .Concern about AARP's excessive Marketing and Solicitation of the elderly.  Letter to be sent to AARP.  Passed From NE Zone

3. School Safety  Resolution to request greater safety in the schools of this state.  Passed  Western Zone & Central Western Zone

4. . Loss of Retiree Benefits  Resolution to stop states from taking away benefits of retired teachers Passed Western Zone

5. Resolution to support Greater Protection and Safety of Educational Employees. Passed Central Zone

6. Resolution for Free Range Parenting.  Failed

 

When: Wed., Nov. 7, 2018Where: Villa Paul

Hampton BaysTime: 11:30 AMCost: $30.00 (inc. tax & gratuity)

Menu: Salad and choice of:

Veal Parmigiana w/spaghetti

Chicken Francese w/veg.

Broiled Salmon

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake or Coffee Cake

Coffee, tea, soda. Cash Bar

Member’s Name_________________ ________ Member’s Tel. _________________

Member’s Entree _____________________

Guest’sName___________________________________

Guest’s Entree ________________________________________________________

Send your registration and $30.00 check payable to EERTA by Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018to John Ruggiero P.O. Box 517, East Moriches,N.Y. 11940

EERTA Hampton’s Fall Luncheon




I'm looking for the following to join us on the EERTA BOD: membership (Ruth Doroski has volunteered but needs additional help - the Jessup’s will be retiring and will lend assistance), a Riverhead Town Director, a Community Service chair, and a Historian.

The BOD will meet 8/22 at the Riverhead Library at 10:00am. I need delegates for the NYSRTA's Annual Meeting and Convention 10/17-19. Coach bus and a $400 stipend will be given to all delegates. Please respond by 8/15.

The election (Back to School) luncheon will be held 9/5 at Jerry & the Mermaid in Riverhead at 11:30am. Pres (Dominic), VP (Agnes), Sec (Sue) and Treas (John) will be introduced. "Antiquity" will perform and Joel will tell us about his new book. Have an enjoyable rest of summer and we'll see you on August 22nd. FRED

FALL PREVENTION IN YOUR HOME

Nearly a third of the U.S. Seniors fall each year. About half of all falls requiring hospitalization take place at home. Whether it's slippery floors, rickety stairs, or electric cords, some of the most common causes of falls are in the home where you might have a false sense of security. Below are some suggestions to help prevent falls in your home. 1. Remove all clutter. Piles of books etc. 2. Repair or remove tripping hazards. Throw rugs etc. 3. Install grab bars and hand rails. 4. Wear clothing you do not trip over. 5. Light it right. Install brighter light bulbs, add night lights. 6. Wear shoes. Socks are a slipping risk. 7. Make it nonslip. Nonslip mats are recommended for bathtubs and showers. The above are suggestions to help make you home more fall proof without the expense of total remodeling. Mary Ella Moeller

WANTED

Diana and Jim Davies

East End RetiredTeachers Flag Day Luncheon

Guest speaker Dr. Marilyn LoPresti

MENU:Garden salad, House baked rollsChoice of: Maryland crab cakes with Newburg sauce and pasta primaveraChicken Parmigiana over linguineGrouper scampi with pasta primaveraDessert :Ice cream crepe w/fudgeCoffe, tea and soda - cash bar

When: Wed., Sept. 5, 2018Where: Jerry and the Mermaid 400 E. Main Street Riverhead, NY Time: 11:30 AMCost: $25.00 inclusive

EERTA Back-to-Schoo Luncheon

Member’s Name__________________________ Member’s Tel. ___________________

Member’s Entree _____________________

Guest’sName_____________________________________________________________

Guest’s Entree ____________________________________________________________Send your registration and $25.00 check payable to EERTA by August 28, 2018

to John Ruggiero P.O. Box 517, East Moriches,N.Y. 11940 If you plan to pay at the door, please let John (johnprggolf@att.net) or Eileen (elo@optimum.net) know in advance

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