PS 229 Chapter Leader Loretta Tumbarello (left) brought seven new teachers from her school to the event, where they met with UFT President Michael Mulgrew (top center).

District 25 Representative Joe Kessler (center) meets with new members.

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña (far left) and UFT President Michael Mulgrew speak with new members.

Queens Borough Representative Rona Freiser (far right) stands with new members from PS/IS 119 in Glendale.

UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford, who also serves as the director of the New Member Initiative, talks to Elizabeth Wehrman (left) and Denise Getchius-Staines.

UFT Treasurer Mel Aaronson (second from left) and Vice President for Middle Schools Rich Mantell (second from right) greet new teachers (from left) Jodi Kaplan, Cara Fuchs and Fangchen Cynthia Liu.

New teachers collect information about the Welfare Fund.