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- NEARTANorth Eastern Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association NEARTA - North Eastern Alberta Retired Teachers' Association
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NEARTA is a branch of ARTA. NEARTA stretches from the Saskatchewan border on the East, the North Saskatchewan River on the South, West to Smoky Lake and North to the Cold Lake – Lac La Biche area, including the communities of St. Paul, Glendon, and Bonnyville.NEARTA was officially proclaimed as the eleventh branch of ARTA at the Annual General Meeting held on October 22nd, 1986.Go to the NEARTA website for more about us. - NWARTANorthwestern Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association NWARTA - Northwestern Alberta Retired Teachers' Association
Grande Prairie, AlbertaGeographically, the Northwestern Alberta branch of Retired Teachers is the largest branch in the province. The branch area is divided by the mighty Peace River into the separate communities of North and South Peace. These facts have played an important role in the inception, expansion and the very existence of this branch.
- CARTACentral Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association
CARTA - Central Alberta Retired Teachers' Association
Red Deer, AlbertaDon Carlson was elected the first president and Dorothy Read was the first secretary of the Central Alberta Retired Teachers' Association (CARTA) and were very active in the association for many years. Dorothy Read also went on to become the president of ARTA in 1975.
- CERTACentral East Retired Teachers’ Association CERTA - Central East Retired Teachers' Association
Vermillion, Alberta
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President: Eileen Hines
Email: certa.retiredteachers@gmail.comAn initial attempt to organize a retired teachers’ group in the Vermilion area could have died with the original organizer, Clarke Richardson, in 1974, but interest had been roused and the Central East Retired Teachers Association (CERTA) was founded on September 11, 1975.
- CDRTACamrose & District Retired Teachers’ Association CDRTA - Camrose & District Retired Teachers' Association
Camrose, Alberta
President: Keith Elliott
Phone: 780-679-2454
Email: elliot07@telus.netIn 1928 John W. Barnett parked his gray Dort in front of the Camrose Normal School and pitched his idea of a provincial teachers’ organization to principal William Stricker and the classes of teachers in training. The Alberta Teachers’ Association was formed as a result of the efforts of J. W. Barnett, and some of those teachers in training eventually joined the Camrose and District Retired Teachers’ Association.
- ERTAEdmonton Retired Teachers' Association ERTA - Edmonton Retired Teachers' AssociationEdmonton, AlbertaPresident: Ed Butler
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Email:In the late 1950s, the retired teachers of Edmonton met irregularly to address concerns regarding low pensions, medical insurance needs and hospital care. By the fall of 1960, the Retired Teachers of Edmonton was formally organized with Ben Hager acting as President and Lillian Parnell as the Secretary-Treasurer.
- STARTASt. Albert & Area Retired Teachers’ Association STARTA - St. Albert & Area Retired Teachers' Association
St. Albert, AlbertaWebsite
Co-President: Mary O'Neill
Email: mary.oneill@telus.net
Phone: 780-459-7998
Interim Co-President: Wendy Poirier
Email: rwpoirier19@gmail.com
Phone: 780-460-1260Cell: 780-232-9663The St. Albert and Area Retired Teachers’ Association (STARTA) has grown from a small group of retired teachers sixteen years ago to a group of over 150 active members. We are proud of our enthusiastic and hard-working executive members, both past and present, and also of the many people behind the scenes who help make things happen in our branch.
- HARTAHeartland Retired Teachers’ Association HARTA - Heartland Retired Teachers' Association
Leduc, Alberta
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President: Ron Thompson
Phone: 780-986-8349
Email: rnthompson@shaw.caThe formation of HARTA took approximately six months to come to fruition, although the vision was present in November of 2009. Ron Thompson was one of a number of ARTA members who attended an organizational meeting to establish a branch of ARTA to serve the counties of Wetaskiwin, Leduc and Brazeau in November 2009.
- PARTAParkland Area Retired Teachers’ Association PARTA - Parkland Area Retired Teachers' Association
Parkland County, Alberta
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President: Iona Robertson
Phone: 780 571 2588
Email: Iona_Robertson@msn.comAlthough the teachers of Parkland School Division have always been politically active and rather influential at the provincial level, it was not until 2007 that Irl Miller and Aileen Munro, retirees from Memorial Composite High School in Stony Plain, began to gather names and contact information of fellow retirees to charter a retired teachers’ organization in the area.
- Elk Island RTAElk Island Retired Teachers’ Association Elk Island RTA - Retired Teachers' Association
Strathcona County, AlbertaFormerly known as the Strathcona County Retired Teachers' Association (SCRTA), the top priority for EIRTA when it was formed in 1987 was recruitment. The first president, Ron Mundell , with his executive of Bud Baker, Doris Corbin and Ena Campbell, set out to gather together like-minded individuals with the three goals of sharing fellowship, improving member-welfare, and being actively involved in the group and in the community.
- SDRTAStettler & District Retired Teachers’ Association SDRTA - Stettler & District Retired Teachers' Association
Stettler, Alberta
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President: Neil Pinder
Phone: 403-742-2166
Email: npinder@telus.netThe Stettler and District Retired Teachers' Association (SDRTA) is one of the younger branches of ARTA. It took us some length of time to make up our minds about becoming a branch. In the early 2000s, retired teachers in our area had been courted by the Red Deer and Camrose branches to join their social functions, which some of us did. Eventually, Gerry Smith who was a former teacher in Stettler and, at that time, incumbent Executive Secretary of ARTA, encouraged us to form a branch.
- WCRTAWolf Creek Retired Teachers’ Association WCRTA - Wolf Creek Retired Teachers' Association
The Ponoka Retired Teachers’ Association was organized in 1975 around the kitchen table of Viola Shomshor. The first president was Twig Taylor. Following the amalgamation of Ponoka and Lacombe county school boards in the 1990s the branch name changed to Ponoka & District Retired Teachers’ Association. In 2013 the branch was renamed the Wolf Creek Retired Teachers’ Association to more accurately reflect and be inclusive of the current membership.
- WRTAWainwright Retired Teachers’ Association WRTA - Wainwright Retired Teachers' Association
Wainwright, AlbertaThe Vermilion branch of ARTA received its charter in 1975, and a number of Wainwright area teachers attended its functions. On September 9, 1982, Nancy Ryall had a coffee party where the idea of forming their own branch was proposed. Twenty-five retired teachers attended an organizational meeting on December 9 in the Grace United Church hall. Elected to office were Marie Valleau (President), Washburn Laird (Vice-President), Nancy Ryall (Secretary-Treasurer) and Mildred Hughes (Program Convener).
- CRTACalgary Retired Teachers’ Association CRTA - Calgary Retired Teachers Association
Calgary, Alberta
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President: Mary McDougall
Denis Espetveidt
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Email: crtaatb@gmail.comThe first meeting of the Calgary Retired Teachers’ Association was held at Western Canada High School on January 23, 1961. It was agreed that the organization would become the Retired Teachers’ Association of Alberta—Calgary Branch and that the membership fee be set at $1.00.
- FRTAFoothills Retired Teachers’ Association FRTA - Foothills Retired Teachers' Association
In September, 2001 a group of retired teachers from the area endorsed the idea of creating a local Branch of the Alberta Retired Teachers` Association. A follow-up meeting with Gerry Smith, Executive Director of ARTA (Alberta Retired Teachers` Association) in January 2002 resulted in a group vote to form this new Branch, thus the formal beginning of the Foothills Retired Teachers` Association (FRTA). Our proposal for affiliation with ARTA was presented and accepted at the general meeting of ARTA on February 27, 2002 in Edmonton. Annually, we elect FRTA executive officers at our AGM. The executive meets three or more times each year to manage the affairs of FRTA, and generally, to meet our Objectives. We encourage all members to provide ideas and assist us in meeting these objectives.
Objectives of Foothills Retired Teachers’ Association (FRTA)
- To promote good fellowship among retired educators.
- To maintain contact with all members.
- To encourage the participation of new retirees.
- To promote contact with other retired educators in the area.
- To assist in protecting the welfare of retired educators.
- To maintain liaison with ARTA.
- To encourage members to support the activities of ARTA.
- To make FRTA a highly-regarded organization in the community.
- MHADRTAMedicine Hat & District Retired Teachers’ Association MHADRTA - Medicine Hat & District Retired Teachers' Association
Medicine Hat, AlbertaEmail: mhadrta3@gmail.comThe Medicine Hat Retired Teachers' Association (MHRTA) was incorporated as an ARTA branch on August 1, 1972. The organizational meeting, chaired by Fiona Milne, took place at the Medicine Hat Junior College March 29, 1972, with nineteen members present. A telephone volunteer list was compiled and an executive elected: Reg Johnston–President, Fiona Milne–Vice-President, Barbara Hooper–Secretary-Treasurer and Peg Morrison–Proxy Secretary. Fees of $1.00 per year were levied, and it was agreed to have three meetings annually.
- SWARTASouth West Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association SWARTA - South West Alberta Retired Teachers' Association
Lethbridge, Alberta
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President: Terry Whitehead
Email: swartacontact@gmail.comVarious meetings were held in Lethbridge as well as in Calgary and Edmonton, between 1961 and the official formation of ARTA in 1963. On Sept. 3, 1963, an application was made to have the Alberta Retired Teachers' Association incorporated under the Societies Act. A charter was issued on November 14, 1963. SWARTA is listed as an originating branch in A History of the Alberta Retired Teachers' Association (1963-1993) by R.L. Rhine.
- OKARTAOkanagan Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association OKARTA - Okanagan Alberta Retired Teachers' Association
Okanagan, British Columbia
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President: Fred Resler
Phone: 250-767-2727
Email: fmresler@telus.netOKARTA has the honour of being the first branch of Alberta retired teachers to exist outside of Alberta's borders. The inspiration to form a satellite branch came from ARTA board member Irl Miller who knew that Ron Rhine was the right person for the job. Ron, a former Treasurer, President and Executive Secretary of ARTA, was retired and living in Westbank, British Columbia. Armed with a handful of names and the encouragement of his colleagues, Ron began sending letters to retired Alberta teachers who resided in the Okanagan valley.
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More than just a loose association of retirees and educators, the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association offers a range of services and benefits for our membership. Our branches are the backbone of our organization, putting together great events and creating opportunities for retirees in Alberta and even parts of British Columbia. Make the most of your retirement with volunteer opportunities, meet fellow ARTA members at social gatherings, continue your own education with workshops and conferences, or join fellow members for local, national and international travel opportunities.
Volunteer
You’re retired, but you’re still passionate about all the things you love, and you still want to make a difference. That’s why every ARTA branch is directly engaged with its local community. Your ARTA membership gives you access to volunteer opportunities that elevate our communities. ARTA Community outreach opportunities give our members the opportunity to use their passion to continue to help others, stay active, and continue to make a difference in their communities.
Workshops
One of the joys of being an educator is the endless journey of discovery that teaching provides. As teachers and lifelong learners ourselves, we understand education doesn’t end at retirement. That’s why your local ARTA branch regularly develops workshops covering a breadth of topics hosted by experts in each subject. ARTA workshops are a great opportunity to keep your mind keen, connect with fellow members, and discover fascinating new topics. Contact your local branch for more information.
Special Events
ARTA members are lively, dynamic educators with a passion for teaching and learning. With such a diverse membership, ARTA is always working hard to create great special events. Day long conferences and other special events help meet the insatiable intellectual appetite of retired teachers, and offer great opportunities to connect and reconnect with fellow educators.
Travel
On of the great advantages of retirement is the opportunity to travel. Join your fellow ARTA members and get to know even more about your home, our great country, or even the world, with travel opportunities from ARTA. Local branches regularly organize day trips, national trips, and even international trips for our membership. Contact your local branch for more details about the many great travel opportunities ARTA has for you.
Wellness
Staying fit and active is a key part of maintaining your health throughout your retirement, and ARTA wants to help. With information and access to local physical, mental and spiritual wellness programs, your regional ARTA branch is there to help support your health and wellness and help you stay strong and vibrant and get the most out of your retirement.
Social
Social
Being retired is full of great opportunities. Take advantage of your freedom to connect with like-minded professionals and individuals for companionship, socialization and fun group activities. Local ARTA branches regularly organize fun events and other opportunities for members to connect with each other. Contact your local branch for more information about upcoming events, and let us help you get the most out of your retirement.