12 Los Angeles

February 12 Luncheon Meeting

Speaker: Genevieve Shepherd
Principal of Tom Bradley Charter Magnet

Our special guest speaker, Dr. Shepherd,
Principal of Tom Bradley Environmental Science and Humanities Charter Magnet, had us "fired-up" because she is known for transforming audiences by the impact of her motivational message. She is a long-time educator and community activist who is known locally, statewide and nationwide.

April 8 Luncheon Meeting

Speaker: David Walrath
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE

Our speaker will discuss Gov. Schwarzenegger's latest attack on
our pensions and bring us up to date on the latest developments in Sacramento.
Always one of our most popular guest speakers, David's remarks should be of especial interest at this time, since the financial future of retiree benefits may well be at stake.

OTHER LUNCHEON MEETING ACTIVITIES

Division President, Elaine Avak, in making this a banner year, will preside over the selection of Delegates and Alternates for the Annual CRTA Convention. This year the Convention/Delegate Assembly will be held in Redwood City at the Sofitel Hotel May 30 - June 1, 2008.

Voting for elected officers for LA/Division 12 will also
take place at the April Luncheon. Nominated are:
President: Eva Hain
First V-P: Danellen Joseph
Second V-P: Kathryn Taylor
Recording Secretary: Mary Ann McGee
Treasurer: Lillie Tobin Jackson.

. . . so make your reservations early.

CORE PURPOSE: "To Enhance and Protect the Benefits of Retired Educators"
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Tuesday October 14 Luncheon Meeting Speaker: Renee Chanon League of Women Voters Renee Chanon is a former President of the League of Women Voters and a member of the National Women's History Project. She will go over some of the Propositions on the November ballot. Renee also served for 10 years on the Ballot Simplification Committee for the City of Los Angeles, helping to make ballot measures understandable to the average voter. With several important measures on this year's ballot, here is your chance to be informed about the issues. Cost is $20 per person (choice of chicken or fish) Good parking is available
February 12 Luncheon Meeting Speaker: Genevieve Shepherd Principal of Tom Bradley Charter Magnet Our special guest speaker, Dr. Shepherd, Principal of Tom Bradley Environmental Science and Humanities Charter Magnet, had us "fired-up" because she is known for transforming audiences by the impact of her motivational message. She is a long-time educator and community activist who is known locally, statewide and nationwide. April 8 Luncheon Meeting Speaker: David Walrath LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE Our speaker will discuss Gov. Schwarzenegger's latest attack on our pensions and bring us up to date on the latest developments in Sacramento. Always one of our most popular guest speakers, David's remarks should be of especial interest at this time, since the financial future of retiree benefits may well be at stake. OTHER LUNCHEON MEETING ACTIVITIES Division President, Elaine Avak, in making this a banner year, will preside over the selection of Delegates and Alternates for the Annual CRTA Convention. This year the Convention/Delegate Assembly will be held in Redwood City at the Sofitel Hotel May 30 - June 1, 2008. Voting for elected officers for LA/Division 12 will also take place at the April Luncheon. Nominated are: President: Eva Hain First V-P: Danellen Joseph Second V-P: Kathryn Taylor Recording Secretary: Mary Ann McGee Treasurer: Lillie Tobin Jackson. . . . so make your reservations early.
*"Broadway Here I Come"* Thursday, April 10, 2008 MATINEE LUNCHEON-THEATRE "SHOWTIME CABARET" at the beautiful Castaways Banquet Center in Burbank. Eva E. Caldwell, Travel Chair, and her committee have made special arrangements for us to enjoy, once again, some of the greatest musicals that ever appeared on Broadway from the 1940's to 1970's. Showtime Cabaret's talented cast will re-create song and dance numbers from "The Music Man", "Oklahoma", "Sound of Music" and many more. A wonderful gourmet lunch is also included with dessert. Package Price: $80 per person includes transportation on a Deluxe VCR-equipped coach, Lunch, driver's tip, and Show. This is a Ruth de Prida Scholarship fund activity. See your Los Angeles "Highlights" and/or Contact Div 12 for more information.