60th Representative Assembly • Celebrating 75 Years of Advocating for Indiana Retired Educators

Join us, on Facebook LIVE, June 11, 2025, for our 60th Indiana Retired Teachers Association Representative Assembly.

 

Morning Business Meeting (9:30 AM)

  • Call to Order & Welcome – David Lennen

  • Presentation of the Colors – Indiana American Legion District 11 Honor Guard

  • Pledge of Allegiance – Dr. Sharon Barnes

  • National Anthem – David Lennen & Brad Seward

  • Invocation – Dr. Gene Van Stone

  • Adoption of Agenda** – David Lennen

  • Assembly Rules & Delegate Count – John Lightle

  • Remarks & Introductions – David Lennen
    • Officers, Board, Staff, Past Presidents & Executive Directors

  • Executive Director’s Report – Laura Penman

  • Bylaws & Rules Committee Report – John Lightle

  • Nominations & Elections Committee Report – Paula Dyer

  • Election of State Officers & Area Directors**

  • Investment Committee Report – Tom Mellish

  • Financial Statement – Laura Penman

  • Dues Structure Revisions** – Mark A. Guard

  • 2025-26 Budget Approval** – Mark A. Guard

  • Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation Report – Alan Zerkel

  • BREAK

Committee Reports:

  • Board of Directors – Dr. Sharon Barnes

  • Membership – Marty Mullin

  • Legislative – Paula Dyer

  • Retirement Planning – Cal Biddle

  • Member Concerns & Services – Dr. Sharon Barnes

  • Community Service – Ellen McKenzie

  • Public Relations – Janella Knierim

  • Strategic Planning – Laura Penman

  • Memorial Tribute – Paula Dyer

  • Recognition of Outgoing Board Members – David Lennen

  • Installation of Area Directors, State President-Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer – Paula Dyer

  • Installation of Incoming State President – David Lennen

  • Singing of Luncheon Song & Lunch Instructions – Carol Grieser & Dennis Bourquein

  • Adjournment – Dr. Sharon Barnes


Afternoon Awards Celebration (Approx. Noon)

  • Introductions – Laura Penman

  • Guest Speakers: Al Campos (NRTA), Steve Russo (INPRS), Omarr Guerrero (AMBA)

  • Sponsor Comments: Jared Bond (Hoosier Lottery), Rae Feller (CASA), Joseph Coffman

  • IRTA Awards Presentation – Emcee: David Lennen
    • School Bell Awards – Marty Mullin
    • CASA Awards – Dr. Sharon Barnes
    • CLOCK Awards – Ellen McKenzie
    • President’s Award – David Lennen
    • Legacy Award – David Lennen

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