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Antelope Valley
Division 48

Officers for 2010-2011

10-11 Officers
Officers seen here are: Jan LaBarge, vice President; Jo Kuntz, Treasurer;
Carol Moore, President and Sally Ann Newman, Corresponding Secretary

Not pictured are Judy Klapprott, Recordng Secretary;
and Doreen Zakar, Financial Secretary.

We are working to benefit all educators:
Past, Present and Future

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Saturday, June 5
at Camille's in Lancaster

scholarship awardee Wayland-Moore
Scholarship Winner, April Reardon with Scholarship Chair, Elizabeth Rutledge
and Joan Wayland with Carol Moore

Saturday, April 17
at Camille's in Lancaster
Maray Stowell spoke at the Saturday meeting.

Member Maray Stowell told about her experiences when she came to the U.S.A. with a group called the Pedro Pan children in 1962.

The Pedro Pan was a program created by the Catholic Welfare Bureau (Catholic Charities) of Miami in December 1960 at the request of parents in Cuba to provide an opportunity for them to send their children to Miami to avoid Marxist-Leninist indoctrination.

After the break in diplomatic relations on January 3, 1961, the Catholic Welfare Bureau was authorized by the U.S. Department of State to notify parents in Cuba that visa requirements had been waived for their children.
This enabled the children to travel by commercial flights to Miami.

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Saturday, March 20
Lancaster High School Theater

Mr. Harry Keiley, our elected CalSTRS K-12 Teacher Representative and full-time
Santa Monica–Malibu Classroom Teachers Association President
spoke at the Saturday, March 20, meeting in the Lancaster High School Theater

Saturday, January 16, 2010
at Camille's

We had probably one of the most exciting meetings we have had in a long time.

Poet Laureat

James "Bruce" Joseph Sievers was our speaker.
He has been nominated to be our next Poet Laureat
of the United States. (2012)
Bruce delighted us with several of his many poems.
When he began speaking,
he really commanded our full attention.
His poetry is so heartfelt that we were completely drawn in.

~ Carol Moore , e-reporter for Division 48 ~
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September 19, 2009
First program of the 2009-2010 Year
"Elder Abuse and Safety"

Pictured: Marilyn Johnson, Betty Ann Jones, Carol Moore

Presenting the program were Marilyn Johnson and Carol Moore
Antelope Valley Sheriff's Department Volunteers for SAVE
(Seniors Against Elder Abuse)

Those attending learned of ways to protect themselves against
elder abuse, ID theft, scams, fraud, mall and parking lot dangers and more

The presentation was very informative and well received.

Celebrating CalRTA's 80th at the '09 Delegate Assembly

Brenda Taylor Johnson, Betty Ann Jones, Lauri Hickert, Jan LaBarge, Rachel Roach, and Faye Hall.

Division 48 awarded
FIVE Scholarships to Future Teachers!
Shown here are Margaret Dluzak, Haijan Giron, Susanna Jacobi and Challen David.
Not pictured is Samantha Stebbins.

Photo: Carol Moore

Legislation Day in Sacramento
A Hugh Success
April 1, 2009


David Orosco (aide to Assemblyman Steve Knight) met with Faye Hall, Lauri Hickert and Twyla Thomas.

Div 68 Members joined Jan LaBarge, the lead member, who visited State Senator George Runner	*CalRTA President Betty Soennichsen* with Lauri Hickert and Joyce Wetterau (68)
Faye and Lauri at the State Capitol

March 7, 2009
CRTA's 80th Birthday Bash

Members danced to the music of DJs Ron and Connie Bartoli.

Groups of retired teachers enjoyed visiting with one another

Lauri Hickert
and Ann Slatten, Area VII Director, looked over the many books

September 2008
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
15th St. West and W. Ave. J-8 We heard from the two people who are running for Assembly
( Assembly Woman Sharon Runner's seat )
All speakers were very well received
Linda Jones and Steve Knight They talked on their background and their political positions
and answered many questions posed by the audience.
Drew Mercy
(Steve Knight's campaign manager)
Drew answered questions until Steve was able to join the meeting Join us at our next meeting

June 21, 2008
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
15th St. West and W. Ave. J-8

2008-2009 Officers: Corresponding Sec. Sally Ann Newman, Area 7 Director, Ann Slatten, Financial Sec. Jo Kuntz, President Faye Hall, Vice Pres. Jan LeBarge, Recording Sec. Judy Klapprott

Remember These Happenings?
$100 Grants were awarded to Beginning Teachers: JoDee Luna, John Warfield, Shirley Grimes, Catherine Jones and Janette Gonzales
May 29 - June 1, 2008 Division 48 Leaders Attend *Delegate Assembly in Redwood City*
Front: Laurie Hickert, Faye Hall, and Betty Ann Jones; Back row: Rachel Roach and Jan LeBarge who was elected to the Nominations and Elections Committee.	Rachel Roach is shown accepting a membership award from Danellen Joseph, Area Membership Chair
	Faye and Betty enjoying a moment of Giant's Baseball
April 19, 2008.



March 1, 2008

The Antelope Vallley Board of Directors with Vielka Elvebak, Ann Bush and Ann's Violin Students
We were again thrilled to have Ann Bush and her wonderful violin students. As always, the children wooed the audience. As the student's have grown, so have their abilities. The youngest is only 5 years old and is seen above with her brother and another student. Their selections were excellently chosen and played. Vielka Elvebak, President of SCTA (Student California Teachers Association) gave a short presentation to introduce us to SCTA, an organization of student teachers affiliated with CTA. Reported with photos by Carol Moore
Earlier

Katie Corbett Lois Patton Bonnie Stone

Delma Kollar (109) Linda and Faye We took a test on Apple Valley !
At our first meeting of 2007-08 we welcomed Author Katie Corbett. Mrs. Corbett entertained us with stories about local people who had been instrumental in shaping the Antelope Valley. For years, Katie wrote articles for the Valley Press covering various activities throughout the valley. She has compiled many of those memories in her book, Through This Reporter's EyesOne of our members, Delma Kollar, will be 109 years old on Oct. 31. Delma taught at Yucca School in the Palmdale School District during the 1950s and early 1960s. Back to top Reported with photos by Carol Moore