ORTA Chapter News & Events
- ORTA
- May 21
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 6
What's happening at your county chapter?
ORTA's county chapters play an important role in supporting Ohio’s retired educators through pension advocacy, networking opportunities, member benefits, and community involvement.
Some chapters offer classroom grants and student scholarships. Joining your local chapter is a great way to stay informed, connected, and engaged during retirement.
Scroll down to see the most recent chapter news.
Portage County RTA
If you are going to join PCRTA for the Goodtime III tour in Cleveland, you must phone PaskeyTours (330-677-1000) today, add your name to the list, and then send your check ASAP.
Details for the PCRTA trip on the Goodtime III in Cleveland have been changed.
New Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
New Host: Paskey Tours (1428 River Trail Dr., Kent OH 44240)
New Price: $115 per person – includes bus transportation, lunch and more
Agenda:
-- New Pickup Times -- Board the bus at 9:30 in Ravenna (Giant Eagle) or 10:00 in Kent (Trinity Lutheran Church) or 10:15 in Streetsboro (Lowes). Travel to Cleveland.
--Enjoy a buffet lunch. (cost included)
--Board the Goodtime III and enjoy a narrated river…
The Medina County Retired Teachers Association will hold its third luncheon meeting of 2026 at noon Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend to reconnect with former colleagues, make new acquaintances, hear guest speakers, learn about one-day bus trips, support classroom teacher grants and a scholarship for a local education student, and enjoy other activities during the program.
The buffet luncheon costs $16. Reservations are due by Aug. 1 and may be made by contacting J. Zurrell, 2901 Hamlin Road, Medina, OH 44256, or by calling 330-723-2364. Checks should be made payable to MCRTA.
The program will feature Jani Ott, a certified BalloFlex…
Sail with Portage County Teachers on Cleveland’s Goodtime III on August 20.
Meet Thomas Limousine at Meijer (Brimfield) parking lot Area G at 12:30.
Board the Goodtime III for a two-hour cruise departing at 2:30 – food available.
Cost for transportation and the cruise is $80.00. [Cancelled if insufficient reservations.]
Send check and contact information by August 13 - payable to David Gynn - 4210 Lancaster Ln., Kent, OH 44240.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet Aug. 4, at Veterans Legacy Woods’ Freedom Hall, 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury Township.
Social time is at 11:15 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 11:30 and a potluck lunch at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own silverware/plate, according to a news release. Pulled-pork sandwiches and water will be provided, or attendees can bring their own beverage.
The program will feature updates from this year’s Education Grant winners.
To register, contact Jean Paine at 440-823-4019 or Cheryl Sekura at 440-223-8711 by July 28.
Attendees are asked to bring school supplies for Geauga students for Geauga Job and Family Services. People also can consider bringing…
The Van Wert Area Retired Teachers Association (VWARTA) will meet on at noon on Friday, July 10, for a summer luncheon program and learning experience at the Van Wert campus of Northwest State Community College, 520 E. Sycamore St. The main entrance is on the west side of the building and parking is available in the lot across the street from that main entrance.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Jon Tomlinson, Dean of the NSCC Van Wert Campus, who will share information about its programs in the Van Wert area. He will also show attendees a STEM Camp that is being conducted on the campus site and the activities being taught relating to coding.
A boxed lunch meal is…