Ohio Retired Teachers Association

The most important and valuable gift persons can give to others is their time. ORTA has been most fortunate in its 65 years to have received countless hours of selfless service by thousands of volunteers serving at the chapter, regional and state level. Ann Hanning, Ex. Dir.

Why Belong to ORTA?

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Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to. ~Harry Emerson Fosdick

STRS Ohio Retirement Board Election Results

ORTA ...the Voice of Ohio's Retired Teachers

Mail-in ORTA Membership Registration Form

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22 Reasons to Join ORTA

ORTA Cookbooks Available

ORTA has a limited number of 65th Anniversary Cookbooks available for sale. The cost is $6.00 each plus shipping.
Contact the office if you are interested in purchasing a cookbook.

ORTA Be Proud

An article by Jon Rockhold

Considering Retirement Soon? Here are some helps for you...

Retirement Planning Checklist
Nearing Retirement Checklist

Health Care Pension Advocates Info

ORSC Notes

ORSC has set the 2nd Wednesday of each month as its regular meeting day. You may visit the ORSC website at www.orsc.org.

Locate your LEGISLATORS by District, Name or Zip Code.

Additional Legislative Contact Information

Thomas Lussier, Government and Public Affairs Consultant from LGV & A speaks at the 2013 ORTA Spring Board Meeting

Important points:

"...public pension trusts are designed to cope with market volatility and have done so repeatedly."
"...public pension problems vary widely from state to state and plan to plan, each having its own unique road to recovery."
"...on the whole, state and local government pensions have weathered the financial crisis and continue their extensive efforts to modify their plans to ensure their long-term sustainability."
"...public pension are helping the economy."
"...under the current tax treatment of employer-provided retirement plans, the public pension community offers a robust retirement savings and delivery process that is both cost-efficient in terms of providing a retirement benefit that cannot be outlived, as well as flexible enough to accommodate necessary modifications to ensure sustainability."

Visit the site: National Council on Teacher Retirement for more information.

ORTA Presidents and Membership Chairmen in Columbus Workshop

ORTA presidents and membership chairmen listen to a presentation at the ORTA President's Meeting in Columbus on April 19, 2013. Great turnout....great meeting!

ORTA Presidents and Membership Chairmen convened at 8050 North High St. in Columbus on April 19, 2013 for a most informative workshop. Thanks to all who participated.

New to the Members-Only Area? If you are an ORTA member you can register for access to the Members-Only Area. As soon as your membership is verified by the ORTA office you will receive an e-mail that you are now subscribed.

National Institute on Retirement Security

Growing older is like climbing a mountain: the higher you get, the more strength you need, but the further you see. Ingmar Bergman

New in the Members-Only Area

The "Columbus Plan" HB 167
SB 51 Flexibility on the Third Grade Reading Guarantee
HB 59
New Ohio Legislative Resolution concerning Mandatory Social Security
Legislation Update
Social Security Fairness Alert #53 - New WEP/GPO Bill - HR 1795
WEP/GPO Update from Ann Hanning
ORSC Notes
NRTA In the Know Newsletter
New Job Opportunities

Did you know?...

In a 2012 STRS Member Survey 90% of STRS Ohio members continue to have positive overall impressions of STRS Ohio and most still consider their pension an excellent or good value.

Make Time for Membership by Linda Beaver ORTA President