Call to Order and Welcome – Dr. Sharon Barnes
Presentation of the Colors – Indiana American Legion District 11 Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance – Mark Guard
Singing of the National Anthem – David Lennen / Brad Seward
Invocation – Dr. John Lightle
Adoption of the Agenda – Dr. Sharon Barnes
Assembly Rules, Election Rules & Delegate Count – Dr. John Lightle
• Preliminary Delegate Count
• Proposed Amendment to the RA Rules or Rules Governing Elections **
Remarks and Introductions – Dr. Sharon Barnes
• Introduction of Officers and Board
• Introduction of Staff
• Introduction of Past Presidents / Past Executive Directors
Remarks from the Executive Director – Laura Penman
Bylaws and Rules Committee Report – Dr. John Lightle
• Final delegate count for RA business
Nominations and Election Committee Report – Paula Dyer
• Area Directors (Areas 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10)
Election of State Officers & Area Directors **
Investment Committee Report – Tom Mellish
Financial Statement – Laura Penman
Dues Structure Revisions ** – Mark Guard
Approval of Proposed 2026–27 Budget ** – Brad Seward
Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation Report – Alan Zerkel
BREAK
Board of Directors Report – Mark Guard
Membership Committee Report – Ramona Lennen
Legislative Committee Report – Paula Dyer
Retirement Planning Committee Report – David Lennen
Member Concerns and Services Committee Report – Dr. Bobbie Iwobi
Community Service Committee Report – Ellen McKenzie
Public Relations Committee Report – Janella Knierim
Strategic Planning Committee Report – Laura Penman
Memorial Tribute – Dr. Bobbie Iwobi
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members – Dr. Sharon Barnes
Installation of Area Directors – David Lennen
Singing of Luncheon Song & Lunch Instructions – Carol Grieser / Dennis Bourquein
Adjournment – Dr. Sharon Barnes
