Alpine Christmas and California New Year’s Getaway

Indiana Retired Teachers Association presents both Alpine Christmas and California New Year’s Getaway.

Join us for an online presentation on May 10, 2012

You are invited to join Indiana Retired Teachers Association for an entertaining online travel presentation. Discover the people and places that make our tours special and do it from the comfort of your own computer. Take that first step towards your Christmas and New Year’s adventure. You can even ask real-time questions of our travel experts. See you then.

Alpine Christmas:

Holiday shopping has never been this fun! Settle into a centrally located Innsbruck hotel for six nights. Relax as the snow-capped Alpine and Tyrolean scenery passes by as you travel to enchanting, traditional Christmas markets throughout this stunning region. Enjoy dinner at centuries-old restaurants in Salzburg and Innsbruck. Shop for woodcarvings in Oberammergau and stop to photograph King Ludwig II’s magnificent Neuschwanstein castle perched on the side of a dramatic gorge. Return home rejuvenated from a relaxing city stay in Central Europe, bearing memories and a suitcase full of Alpine holiday treasures.

California New Year's Getaway featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade:

Ring in the New Year with an exciting trip to southern California. Find Pasadena abuzz with preparations for the famous Tournament of Roses Parade and get a sneak-peek as final touches are put on the massive floats. Listen to select parade bands perform at a special Bandfest presentation. Celebrate the season with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance, with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year. Enjoy prime viewing with reserved seating at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Reserve your online presentation seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/240549706

Thursday, May 10, 2012

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT

Click Here to Register

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Girta's Going Green!

You probably received the latest issue (Vol. 43, No.2) of the IRTA newsletter, The Bulletin Board, a few days ago. The issue had information about the past year's legislation including the 13th check...

House Enrolled Act 1123. On or about September 1, 2012, Indiana retired teachers will receive a 13th check in the same amount as last year, as follows:

• $450 for 30 or more years
• $375 for between 20-30 years
• $275 for between 10-20 years
• $150 for at least 5-10 years in the case of a mameber receiving disability retirement benefits

The Bulletin Board also had a notice on page 6 entitled Girta's Going Green.

In an effort to save money and trees, we are now offering a digital version of The Bulletin Board. If you would like to start receiving your subscription via email, please contact us at info@retiredteachers.org or through our web site: www.retiredteachers.org.

This is a great opportunity to reduce clutter, and save a few trees.

Finally, if you'd like to be informed whenever something new is posted here on the AREA web site, enter your email address in the line titled Follow Us By Email on the right side of the web page. You'll get an email letting you know when we put something new on the web site.

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2012 April Meeting

Our third of four yearly meetings will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Baker Street Steakhouse, 4820 North Clinton St., across from Kohl's in Northcrest Shopping Center. We will meet at 11:00 A.M. Please email or phone Mary Jo Purvis (493-4263) for reservations. Please note: IF YOU HAVE DIETARY NEEDS please work with the table servers to modify your menu within our allow price range. All MEALS are $12.

NOTE: Luncheon free to 2011 retired teachers who have not joined AREA this year, 2011-12. Members who bring any other former retired teacher, non-member, will get a TWO-FOR-ONE DEAL.

MENU: You will have a choice of one of the following:

1. Cuban Sandwich
2. Bakerstreet Club
3. Turkey & Ham Avocado Sandwich
4. Bakerstreet Burger
5. Chef's Signature Salad

Our Speaker will be Mary Pat Leonard, America Heart Association.

OLD EYEGLASS CLUTTER: Please bring with your for donation.

See you all soon!

John and Bev, AREA Co-Presidents