RTC events 2014-15
ON THE MARCH: UFT President Michael Mulgrew (left) shares a laugh with (from second left) retired UFT vice presidents John Soldini and Frank Volpicella, and retired political action director Marvin Reiskin.
ON THE MARCH: Leo Hoenig, a UFT founder, takes his spot on the bus.
ON THE MARCH: Retirees pack the top deck of their tour bus.
ON THE MARCH: Retired teacher Palma Villoni marches with her husband, Dominic.
PINK BRIGADE: Retired members join UFT Treasurer Mel Aaronson at the event in Central Park.
PINK BRIGADE: Retirees (from left) Susan Lerner, Rita Cooperman, and Nickie Zambardino walk with in-service teacher Nicole Crisci at Orchard Beach.
PINK BRIGADE: Chapter members, including Director of Retiree Programs Gerri Herskowitz (third from left), are ready to raise funds in Point Pleasant, N.J.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Getting together for a group shot are (from left) 2010 Ms. New York Senior America Elisabeth Zamarelli, a former teacher; UFT Member Assistance Program Director Lila Ezra; Director of Retiree Social Services Sasha Greene, who chaired the event; 2014 Ms. New York Senior America Jane Rubinstein, also a former teacher; and retiree Social Services Program staffer Joan Boyers.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Jean Bunce (seated) of the Studio Museum of Harlem discusses her program with Juanita Kelly (standing, left), a former school secretary, and retired art teacher Brenda Reid.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Brewer (second from right) speaks with retirees Fern Rashkover (left) and Julia Easterlin (right), while UFT Manhattan Special Representative Briget Rein looks on.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Sidney Hodges (left) has her blood pressure taken by registered nurse Merissa Kochanski, while Carol Hamilton awaits her turn.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Retiree Programs Coordinator Gerri Herskowitz (right) welcomes new retiree Danielle Lehtinen to the luncheon.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Retired teachers (from left) Ruthann Edwards, Frances Rispoli and Linda Holman, all from PS 170 in Brooklyn, arrive at the event.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Bronx HS of Science retirees David Cohen (left) and Ismael Adames are all smiles.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Making the scene are District 30 retirees (standing, from left) Carla Bentley, Patricia Viscosi, Iris Serrano, and (seated, from left) Brenda Perez and Magda Ramirez.
DAYTIME ARMY SOUTH: Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy (back row, center) with Florida West Coast RTC political action volunteers, who were recognized for their work. Murphy thanked the honorees for their efforts in the Florida governor’s race and urged them to continue to work hard on behalf of the union’s issues.
ON THE MARCH: UFT President Michael Mulgrew (left) shares a laugh with (from second left) retired UFT vice presidents John Soldini and Frank Volpicella, and retired political action director Marvin Reiskin.
ON THE MARCH: Leo Hoenig, a UFT founder, takes his spot on the bus.
ON THE MARCH: Retirees pack the top deck of their tour bus.
ON THE MARCH: Retired teacher Palma Villoni marches with her husband, Dominic.
PINK BRIGADE: Retired members join UFT Treasurer Mel Aaronson at the event in Central Park.
PINK BRIGADE: Retirees (from left) Susan Lerner, Rita Cooperman, and Nickie Zambardino walk with in-service teacher Nicole Crisci at Orchard Beach.
PINK BRIGADE: Chapter members, including Director of Retiree Programs Gerri Herskowitz (third from left), are ready to raise funds in Point Pleasant, N.J.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Getting together for a group shot are (from left) 2010 Ms. New York Senior America Elisabeth Zamarelli, a former teacher; UFT Member Assistance Program Director Lila Ezra; Director of Retiree Social Services Sasha Greene, who chaired the event; 2014 Ms. New York Senior America Jane Rubinstein, also a former teacher; and retiree Social Services Program staffer Joan Boyers.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Jean Bunce (seated) of the Studio Museum of Harlem discusses her program with Juanita Kelly (standing, left), a former school secretary, and retired art teacher Brenda Reid.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Brewer (second from right) speaks with retirees Fern Rashkover (left) and Julia Easterlin (right), while UFT Manhattan Special Representative Briget Rein looks on.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DAY: Sidney Hodges (left) has her blood pressure taken by registered nurse Merissa Kochanski, while Carol Hamilton awaits her turn.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Retiree Programs Coordinator Gerri Herskowitz (right) welcomes new retiree Danielle Lehtinen to the luncheon.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Retired teachers (from left) Ruthann Edwards, Frances Rispoli and Linda Holman, all from PS 170 in Brooklyn, arrive at the event.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Bronx HS of Science retirees David Cohen (left) and Ismael Adames are all smiles.
SCENES FROM THE LUNCHEON: Making the scene are District 30 retirees (standing, from left) Carla Bentley, Patricia Viscosi, Iris Serrano, and (seated, from left) Brenda Perez and Magda Ramirez.
DAYTIME ARMY SOUTH: Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy (back row, center) with Florida West Coast RTC political action volunteers, who were recognized for their work. Murphy thanked the honorees for their efforts in the Florida governor’s race and urged them to continue to work hard on behalf of the union’s issues.