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1 South Dakota Retired Teachers Association Newsletter Affiliated with National Retired Teachers Association To Serve, Not to be Served SUMMER 2012, Vol. 43 No. III From the Editor Diana Glover My 8th grade teacher wrote a prophecy for me she will work as a reporter for the Denver Post. Obviously, that didn t materialize, but as editor of this newsletter, I felt like I came a little bit close to that idea. Each issue has been a labor of love, but with the fall issue, I will hand over the reins to Merry Bleeker of Pierre. Anyone who knows Merry knows that the newsletter duties are in the hands of a most capable person. Thanks, Merry, for accepting this position, and thanks, SDRTA members, for giving me the privilege these last 6 years. Pour yourself a glass of iced tea, sit back and spend some moments with your SDRTA friends as you read about membership, meet new board members and experience the May convention via print (or the internet). Get energized to write your teaching history, tell a young teacher about our $1000 scholarship opportunity and perhaps make a donation in honor of a friend. And now my prophecy - from the northwest (Northern Hills) to the southeast (Vermillion) and all units in between, will be an amazing year with exciting programs, meaningful volunteering and lots of socializing. Have fun and make my prophecy come true! Having fun at the Governor s Mansion - Leni Healy, Marrietta Catlin, Betty Beyer, Diana Glover, Merry Bleeker, & Nancy May Membership: the Essence of our Association by Diana Glover For YOU - the members, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus organized National Retired Teachers in For YOU, there is this state association to monitor our retirement benefits, provide an annual convention, bus trips and a connection across South Dakota. For YOU, there are local programs, community involvement and personal contact with good, old friends. And now for YOU, there is this positive message from Bill Zubke, membership cochair for South Dakota Retired Teachers: All right. Everyone! Let s stretch. On your feet (or at least sit up straight in your chair!). Raise your right hand straight up over your head. REACH! Put it down. Now your left hand. Same thing! I can see you shirkers! Stretch! Now, both hands. Pull for the sky. Put em down. Now carefully, take your dominant hand and gingerly place it, palm down, over your shoulder and onto your back. Pat. Pat. Pat. Why must we do this, you ask? Because of what YOU did this year, our membership is UP for the first time in many years! And since we can t reach all of you to pat you on the back for an amazing feat, you have to do it yourselves! Some of our locals added significantly to their rosters. Whee! Some added a few members. Whee! Some stayed the same (in most cases, a plus!) Whee! Some were down slightly. (That would be our I know how hard you tried, and please keep trying group!) All in all, state membership was in the black, and that s amazing. Now, can we keep it up? Will you stretch your hand out to a recently retired colleague and ask them to join? Will you stretch your boundaries and get a former member (or MORE) to rejoin? We are a young, vibrant, exciting group of oldsters, and you know others would love to join us! It s no stretch to tell you how proud we are of your efforts and as always, how much you are loved! How exciting! How encouraging to have this membership news from Bill and his co-chair, wife Cathy! Wouldn t it be equally exciting and encouraging if at the 2013 Spring Convention we again receive news of increased membership? I believe membership recruitment is everyone s job, and remember all school personnel are invited to join...administrators, custodians, pre-school university level, private or public, those who worked out of state or those who never left the state. YOU can be the link from this association to a new member. YOU are part of the success! (Use form on pg. 7) Congratulations to the Pierre Area RTA for the biggest increase in membership! Connie Palmer and Mary Jo Johnson, Pierre Area Co-Presidents, accepted awards, including the one for increased membership, at the May convention. Unit Leaders - See membership form on page 2 All Unit Officers Are Invited to Workshops Brookings - August 9; Rapid City - August 14

2 SDRTA RENEWAL/NEW /NEW LIFE Members for Please report only new dues collected Local Unit, Date Submitted ( Mark with X ) State Renewal New Annual New Life First Last Address City Zip $ (Only if want Newsletter Online) Totals: Sent (X) Check Amount: ***Mail check & paper copy to Gloria & Ron Riherd, 3945 Corral Dr., Rapid City, SD, 57702*** *** this form to calz45@hotmail.com or senda copy to Zubke's, 417 N. Brdwy, Watertown, SD, 57201***

SDRTA Elected and Appointed Officers 2012-2014 President Nancy May 4619 Bellewood Dr. 605-718-0666 nancymay@rushmore.com Past President Pat Johnson 1226 E.

3 SDRTA Elected and Appointed Officers President Nancy May 4619 Bellewood Dr Past President Pat Johnson 1226 E. Kemp Ave Watertown, SD President-Elect Betty Beyer rd St. Wentworth, SD and Vice-President Lyle Kemnitz st Ave W Mobridge, SD lkemnitz@westriv.com Secretary Leni Healy 4206 S. Minnesota Ave Sioux Falls, SD CLHealy@aarp.org Co-Treasurers Ron and Gloria Riherd 3945 Corral Dr riherglo@netscape.net Membership Bill and Cathy Zubke 417 N Broadway Watertown, SD calz45@hotmail.com, Cathy bzubke@hotmail.com, Bill Community/Health Services Marrietta Catlin 321 N Taylor mcatlin@pie.midco.net Publicity/Newsletter Merry Bleeker 1012 Woodview Dr. # lbleeker@pie.midco.net Legislation Henry Hank Kosters 326 S. Jackson hank.g.kosters@gmail.com Executive Director Diana Glover 4781 Sturgis Rd rdglover@rapidnet.com From the President s Desk As I write this, it is hot, dry and windy. We, as teachers, don t like the D s, and drought is the D word this month. Your SDRTA Board has met in Pierre, and some of us enjoyed a tour of the Governor s Mansion before the board meeting. The tour is very worthwhile, and I encourage you to try to schedule one, if you can. Kudos to Past President Pat Johnson and Past President Nancy May Executive Director Shirley Eisnach for planning a most enjoyable convention last May. It is always nice to get together to socialize and reaffirm our loyalty to the goals of our association. The issues before the board on July 18th were the convention site and theme, as well as member recruitment. The convention will be in Rapid City on May 1 and 2, We are choosing to take a chance (Mac Anderson) and hope to provide reminiscence for members. The theme will be Reminisce, Reunite, and Reconnect. Our goal will be to work on recruitment of retired teachers. With the new retirees in our midst, we must use the fourth R recruit and perhaps offer a different program for them. At the Chicago meeting last March, Diana Glover and I learned that units need to offer different formats to attract new members. Welcome new retirees to your meetings and extol the virtues of SDRT to socialize, look after economic trends and follow our SD Retirement System actions. We want your input and attendance to support our efforts for all retired teachers in SD. Don t be afraid to go out on a limb. That s where the fruit is! Your President, Nancy May Grandparents Essays Due February 1 to Marilyn Kratz (more information to come in November newsletter and on our website Reminiscent Teacher Essays Deadline - April 1. This is not a contest. All submissions by members are welcome. Teacher Scholarship Applications Due Electronically - April 10. Check the website, or contact Betty Beyer for more information on both the reminiscent essays and scholarship applications. (See Betty s phone #, etc in first column of this page). 3

2012 Convention Wrap-Up Rock joined Relax, Rejoice and Rejuvenate by Diana Glover In an email to me in April, Lily Liu had said that South Dakota Retired Teachers Convention would rock, and rock it

They were inspired by speakers, made aware of outstanding graduates of our schools, enjoyed pictures of bus trips and remembered co-teachers who have passed on.

Rounds told the history and process of making whiskey, brandy and vodka as it has evolved with his dad and uncles business. There was sampling, too!

Opening the afternoon session, Lily Liu of Washington, DC merged South Dakota and national information to tell the history of National Retired Teachers Association and AARP.

Otto Rosfeld of the SD Humanities Council sang, recited poetry and told stories of his youth in ranch country in the Nebraska Sandhills.

4 2012 Convention Wrap-Up Rock joined Relax, Rejoice and Rejuvenate by Diana Glover In an to me in April, Lily Liu had said that South Dakota Retired Teachers Convention would rock, and rock it did as members met friends and convened in Pierre May 1-2. They were inspired by speakers, made aware of outstanding graduates of our schools, enjoyed pictures of bus trips and remembered co-teachers who have passed on. The morning tour at Bickering Brothers Distillery brought forth no bickering on our part. Young Mr. Rounds told the history and process of making whiskey, brandy and vodka as it has evolved with his dad and uncles business. There was sampling, too! Shirley Eisnach presented Lily Liu with books about South Dakota. Opening the afternoon session, Lily Liu of Washington, DC merged South Dakota and national information to tell the history of National Retired Teachers Association and AARP. In this, our 65th anniversary year, our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, shall not be forgotten. Otto Rosfeld of the SD Humanities Council sang, recited poetry and told stories of his youth in ranch country in the Nebraska Sandhills. Tish Gilmore and Valerie Rowan were no disappointment as they shared the value of reflexology and massage therapy. Just hearing about it made one relax and be curious about the vital points on our feet, hands and ears! Otto Rosfeld and Lyle Kemnitz shared a laugh following the Buzzard Stories. At dinner, Holly Hoffman, South Dakota s Survivor, shared her TV experiences from going through the screening process in California to surviving on only ¼ cup of rice a day, plus whatever native food she could find. Her enthusiasm should spur us all on to more dreams and goals, despite our golden years. Holly Hoffman excited the crowd with her stories and Nicaraguan artifacts including her Survivor torch. Following the memorial service and business meeting, AARP-SD President Dennis Eisnach instructed participants in using the fun Meridia devices in answering questions about Medicare and Social Security. Dr. Jim Hansen, a trustee of the SD Retirement System, stated that the system s assets now are 7.9 billion, compared to 8.2 billion in There are 74,000 members with 21,000 of them receiving benefits. The average benefit per month is $1490. Executive Director of SDRS Rob Wylie said he hoped to visit more units this year because the travel budget is better than in Our conservative approach has kept the system 100% funded for 22 of the past 25 years. Jim Hansen, Rob Wylie and Dennis Eisnach brought updates on retirement benefits and AARP activities. New officers were installed by Past President Al Price. Out-going president Pat Johnson, Watertown, expressed thanks to her board and all members, saying that serving as president has been an honor and pleasure. Along with accepting the challenge of presidency, Nancy May of Rapid City asked for a standing ovation for Pat and Shirley Eisnach for the wonderful convention they planned. A special thanks to Shirley for her years of service; we will miss you and are happy that you are only a phone call away. 4 Pat Johnson presented a plaque to Shirley Eisnach in gratitude for her 12 years of services as Secretary, President and Executive Director.

2012 Convention Wrap-Up Convention Awards Following Award Presented by Marlys Kratz: Grandparent Essay Winner Elizabeth Hofer, Estelline Elizabeth Hofer of the Estelline School was a wonderfully

She wrote, My grandma is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher and a little bit my best friend.

Community Service Oahe (Mobridge) RTA Watertown Area RTA Making a Difference in their Community Pierre and Ft.

5 2012 Convention Wrap-Up Convention Awards Following Award Presented by Marlys Kratz: Grandparent Essay Winner Elizabeth Hofer, Estelline Elizabeth Hofer of the Estelline School was a wonderfully poised 5th grader as she first sang, then read her essay about her grandmother Eunice Berwald. She received a standing ovation making her grandmother, other family members and all in attendance proud. She wrote, My grandma is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher and a little bit my best friend. Second place: Northeast Region - Katie Wollschlager, Revillo (Milbank Unit) Third place: Western Region - Camden Nayman, Rapid City (Black Hills Unit) Following Awards Presented by Marrietta Catlin: Community Service Oahe (Mobridge) RTA Watertown Area RTA Making a Difference in their Community Pierre and Ft. Pierre Community Service Project Black Hills Area RTA With Our Youth Winner RTA Milbank RTA Following Awards Presented by Pat Johnson: Outstanding Service Awards Jean Easland, Pierre RTA Dorothy Lang, Black Hills RTA Kandee Snoozy, Black Hills RTA President s Awards Merry Bleeker, Pierre RTA Marilyn Kratz, Yankton RTA Pierre Area Retired Teachers Association State Board of Directors Florence Krieger Award Diana Glover, Black Hills RTA Following Awards Presented in Rapid City by Nancy May and Ron Riherd: Teacher Scholarships ($750 each) Jennifer Gilbert, Rapid City Tom Keck, Rapid City 2012 Memorial Service Since 1966 this award has been given to 31 people for their service to the state association. Florence Krieger of Rapid City, served as the first president. Nancy May (right), along with Ron Riherd, presented scholarship checks to Tom Keck, Stevens High School, and Jennifer Gilbert, Dakota Middle School, at the May 7th Rapid City School Board meeting. JoAnn Albright Edna Grieb Avis Wilson Tina Baruth Wallace Halverson Ruth Winter Eileen Bell Mary Hanrahan Carolyn Wooten Bernice Benson Josephine Hartung Albert Kranzler Margaret T. Brown Mildred Herren Ida Langloss Jack C. Burchill Olga W. Himrich Delores P. Lloyd Gladys Carl Vivian Holton Vera Masters Rachel Cole Alva Ishmael Lorraine Meester Greta Corning Karna Kasch Joan J. Meyer Gretchen DeWall Frank Kloxin Fanchon Lien Mock Shirley Donahue Sylvia Kulhavy Shirley Moore Genevieve Dresch Doris Lindsey Doris Nesthus Eulalia E. Fisher Jack Marken Ella Ollenburg Ethyl M. Halter Gertie McKibben Evelyn Parish Ida Hamm-Mann Mildred Merriam Leslie W. Peterson Lois E. Harder Bernice Miller Alma Peterson Lila Hennegher Hazel Moe Joyce Pfeiffer Mamie Herrick Cecelia Morehouse Lucille Pratt Inez Holland Lillian Noteboom Gertrude Rehfeld Wilma Hornstra Ed Olson Jo Mary Skidmore A. Winifred Jensen Hazel Perkins Virginia Stredronsk Beulah O. Barnum LuVerne Peterson Robert Thompson Helen Batchelder Tamzon Petty Alice Tschetter Grace Bellack Marjorie Phipps Don Vogt Myrth R. Brchan Hilma Randen Delilia Weber Esther Brugger Verna Schramm Phyllis Wells Martha Burke Mildred Stebbins Edward Williamson Viola Cash Celeste Marian Thomas Gladys Wilson Verna Cooper Thelma Travis Doris Winters Esther Decker Ruth Viereck Clara Yarger Inez Dieken Eva Walker Evelyn Zentzis Donald Dossett Ann Wedell Erwin Huether Luceil Faeth Clarence R. Williams 5

~ Thank You for the Donations ~ In Memory of Mamie Herrick from David & Audrey Ramlo Byron & Carla Ramlo and family Jon Ramlo Kirk Ramlo and family (Carla Ramlo was one of our 2011 teacher

6 ~ Thank You for the Donations ~ In Memory of Mamie Herrick from David & Audrey Ramlo Byron & Carla Ramlo and family Jon Ramlo Kirk Ramlo and family (Carla Ramlo was one of our 2011 teacher scholarship recipients.) In Memory of Margaret Brown & Mary Jewel Ledbetter from Pierre Area Retired Teachers In Honor of SDRTA Board Members, Thank you for your commitment and dedication to SDRTA. It s been a pleasure to serve with you. from Shirley Eisnach In Memory of Margaret Brown, W. Anderson, Mary Jewel Ledbetter and Wally Curl from Shirley Eisnach Thank You to Redfield, Huron, Pierre and Brookings for State Scholarship Donations You may make a contribution to SDRTA for teacher scholarships by sending a check to Gloria Riherd, 3945 Corral Dr. Bragging about Former Students Each unit was asked to brag about a former student at the convention. Below are the names of students and the unit that presented them: Governor Mike Rounds - Pierre Broadcaster Tom Brokaw Yankton Attorney General Marty Jackley Sturgis (No. Hills) Pro-Basketball Player Becky Hammon Rapid City (Black Hills) Artists Terry Redlin, Josh Spies, John Moisan, Sandy Ellyson, Florence Bruhn Watertown Lawyer Michael Auger Milbank Doctors Erin and Amy Piroutek Philip Miss Rodeo Haley McKenzie Winner Musician Richard Long - Redfield Teacher Marc Sommer Oahe (Mobridge) No One Specifically Named Sioux Falls and Madison One More Try Last year at this time, a list of members with invalid addresses was published. The list is now shorter, thanks to many of you. One more time, we are sharing the list, and if you have information on any of these people, please contact Cathy Zubke, 417 N. Broadway, Watertown, SD, 57201, or calz45@hotmail.com Doris Alberts, unknown, Amherst, SD Dorothy Ashley, 3201 Echeta Rd # 64, Gillette, WY Grace Bailey, 1321 Columbus St # 36, Rapid City, SD Elizabeth Bertsch, 210 E 4th St # 9, Miller, SD Irene Borkirchert, Box 36, Roscoe, SD Mary Margaret Brown, Rt. 1, Box 59, Elk Point, SD Bea Clark, 1115 W. Haven, Mitchell, SD Juanita F. Daley, unknown, Sioux Falls, SD Betty Lou Deede, unknown, San Lorenzo, CA Fern Delire, PO Box 105, Platte, SD Marcella Dennison, 104 Main Box 7, Jefferson, SD Emma Dugger, 1403 Lookout Valley Ct, Spearfish, SD Thelma Dutt, unknown, Omaha, NE Rosalind Eaton, unknown, Edmonds, WA Mary Ellsbury, 311 SE Flagler Dr # 811, West Palm Beach, FL Myrtle P Erickson, RR 2 Box 62, Rosholt, SD Allene R Fogelsong, 2720 Sunnyside Rd #18, Montrose, SD Hester B. Goins, Box 62, Spencer, SD Joyce E. Hanson, unknown, White, SD Mildred A House, 418 Vermont St, Waterloo, IA Opal Jones, unknown, Gregory, SD Naomi Knudsen, RR 1 Box 79, New Effington, SD Lucille Marcuson, unknown, Britton, SD Edith McBride, Box 94, Lake Andes, SD Carolyn McGibney, 1221 W. Jackson Blvd, Spearfish, SD Vivian-Eliason Nelson, 822 Church, Gregory, SD Grace V. Nelson, unknown, Beresford, SD Margaret Nissen, unknown, Mesa, AZ Sadie Petersen, unknown, Phoenix, AZ Agnes L. Quinn, 110 E Maple St, Beresford, SD Doris Schryvers, 1320 Cedar St, Sturgis, SD Mary A. Schultz, 211 E. Washington, Elk Point, SD Alvilda J. Smith, 300 2nd Ave, Brookings, SD Evelyn Swedensky, Box 62, Letcher, SD Mary A Urban, Winner, SD Gordon Walker, 315 7th, Brandon, SD 6

After marriage and 3 children, she went to Northern State College, then taught at Dell Rapids, Garretson and Bridgewater. She started teaching English and art at Chester after her second marriage.

7 ~ Welcome, New State Board Members ~ Betty Beyer, Leni Healy and Merry Bleeker join the SDRTA board of directors. Let s get acquainted with them. Betty Beyer of Madison is the President-Elect and will become President in two years. She was born on a farm southwest of Aberdeen and went to country schools. After marriage and 3 children, she went to Northern State College, then taught at Dell Rapids, Garretson and Bridgewater. She started teaching English and art at Chester after her second marriage. The couple had a resort at Lake Madison. from the University of Sioux Falls. (She earned that degree while working full time and graduated at age 55.. wow!) She is the business manager for the Sioux Empire Community Theatre. She has one daughter Angie who lives in St. Paul. Nancy May of Rapid City moved into the President position, and Diana Glover also of Rapid City has been appointed the executive director upon the resignation of Shirley Eisnach. Other positions remain the same (see page 3). Merry Bleeker of Pierre is succeeding Diana Glover as newsletter editor. She grew up on a farm near Emery, SD. She married Lin, her high school classmate, and they were together for 43 years prior to his death in She taught and was an administrator in several schools in SD, most recently at Stanley County. Her son Karl lives in Black Hawk, SD. She enjoys reading and time with family and friends. The new secretary, Leni Healy, is known to most members through her 10 years working at the AARP office in Sioux Falls. Her BA degree is from Dakota State and her MBA New members of the board Betty Beyer, Merry Bleeker and Leni Healy. The object of the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association is: * to promote the social, economic and professional welfare of retired teachers of the state * to maintain affiliation with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) Division of AARP and to cooperate with it by promoting membership, legislation, national programs and projects of NRTA * to help retired teachers maintain identity with the teaching profession and to promote improvements in education ************************************************************************************* Please pass along this enrollment form to retired colleagues. Remember all school personnel are invited to join and enjoy the benefits of the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association. ********************************************************************************************* Yes, I want to join the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association Name Address City State Zip Phone I would like to receive the online newsletter Send this form and $15 (annual state dues) to: Gloria Riherd 3945 Corral Dr. 7

8 Newsletter South Dakota Retired Teachers Association Cathy Zubke, Membership Chair 417 North Broadway Watertown, SD Return Service Requested PRESORTED STD US POSTAGE PAID RAPID CITY, SD PERMIT #22 Check Membership Addresses! It is important for all unit officers to check with each member for their correct address. Not having correct addresses costs the organization a great deal of money. Send all address changes, as well as names and dates of deaths, to Bill and Cathy Zubke, 417 North Broadway, Watertown, SD Phone: address: calz45@hotmail.com Unit Presidents (or Contact), Addresses, Phone Numbers, Addresses ABERDEEN AREA Ron Johnson, contact person 1710 Royal Road Aberdeen, SD E-contact: ronjohnson15@abe.midco. net BENNETT COUNTY Shirlee Rice st Ave Tuthill, SD riceas@gwtc.net BLACK HILLS (RAPID CITY AREA) Gerri Larson 2515 Junction rlarmart@rushmore.com BROOKINGS Clark Hanson 811 7th Ave. Brookings, SD Phone # (H) clhanson@brookings.net HURON AREA Donna Uttenhove 716 Idaho SE Huron, SD Preludes88@hur.midco.net MADISON Elaine Brown 101 Spring Meadow Dr. #4 Dell Rapids, SD elbro@goldenwest.net MILBANK AREA George Smith, leader 707 S. 5th St. Milbank, SD glsmith@midco.net MITCHELL AREA Norma Bietz, contact person 2202 E. 1st St. Mitchell, SD & hnbietz@yahoo.com NORTHERN HILLS Co-Presidents: Janelle Jones 835 W. Hill St. Spearfish, SD jljones@rushmore.com Gwenn Vallery Vallery Rd. Nisland, SD OAHE (MOBRIDGE) Lowell Looyenga 1322 Kennedy Drive Mobridge, SD PHILIP AREA Marcia West Box 430 Philip, SD cmmmwest@gwtc.net PIERRE AREA Mary Jo Johnson 1204 E. Franklin ljohnson@pie.midco.net Connie Palmer 1110 Lakewood Dr gcpalmer@pie.midco.net REDFIELD AREA Arlie Rodman 926 E. 2nd St. Redfield, SD arlier@abe.midco.net Jerold Bender 925 E. 7th Ave. Redfield, SD SIOUX FALLS Cathy Anderson 925 S. 4th Ave. Sioux Falls, SD cander451@msn.com SOUTHEAST AREA (VERMILLION) Mary Ulrich 922 Crestview Dr. Vermillion, SD rulrich@vyn.midco.net WATERTOWN Bill & Cathy Zubke 417 N. Broadway Watertown, SD bzubke@hotmail.com calz45@hotmail.com WINNER AREA Jo Haffield P.O. Box 133 Winner, SD haffield@gwtc.net YANKTON AREA Gene Bormann 104 S. Finottie POB 68 Mission Hill, SD gbormann@svtv.com

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