State Standing Committees

2022-2023 State Communications Committee Chair Frana Patterson State Communications Committee Members Becky Cerliano, Cathy Czapla, Chiqui T. Guerra, Linda Retzloff The TRTA Communications Committee shall promote and publicize TRTA state, district and local chapter activities to the general public, all active and retired educational employees and elected officials. The committee shall promote the use of district and local web pages, newsletters, social media and coordinate the Children’s Book Project. The committee shall publicize local chapters recognizing fifty years of formation. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. Stay connected with your...

2022-2023 State Finance Committee Chair Terri Navrkal State Finance Committee Members Wanda Borne, Carolyn Pfeiffer, Doneice Ray, Dr. Wayne R. Schade The TRTA Finance Committee shall collaborate in the preparation of the annual budget, review monthly financial statements, review TRTA banking procedures, explore additional program to facilitate financial services to the membership, and review policies for the investment of funds. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. District Treasurer Resource Guide Local Chapter Treasurer Guide Secretary Resource Guide

2022-2023 TRTA State Health and Safety Committee Chair Ron Leiman (D 19) State Health and Safety Committee Members Mary Ann Dolezal (D 4), Judy Hart (D 16), Verna Mitchell (D 10) The TRTA Health and Safety Special Committee was created by President Marcy Cann and approved by the TRTA Executive Board for 2022-24. This committee will provide some of the information and resources previously promoted by the Healthy Living and the Informative and Protective Services State Committees. It is an “Opt In” Committee at the district and local chapter level. Districts or local chapters can have a Health and Safety...

2022-2023 State Historian Committee Chair Pamela Elza Welcome to the 40th year for TRTA Districts. If you have not already done so I hope you will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of your district at your Fall Conference. Local chapter anniversaries are celebrated on Facebook, the TRTA App, and in The Voice by calendar year. Here are a few things to know about this year: As this is not a convention year historians will not need to make any slides for the state this year. You just need to continue to take pictures of local events and meetings to share...

2022-2023 TRTA Legislative Committee Coordinator Dr. Mary Widmier TRTA Legislative Committee Members Dora Luz Cackley, District 1 Kathy Norland, District 2 Becky Williams, District 3 Jane Eixmann, District 4 Floyd Broussard, District 5 Dr. James Warner, District 6 Wayne Mason, District 7 Barbara Williams, District 8 Dee Palmore, District 9 Thomas Poore, District 10 Jeanne Paull–Turner, District 11 Alicia Smith, District 12 Mollye Long, District 13 James Parker, District 14 Billy Jack Rankin, District 15 Cynthia Elders, District 16 Eric McKnight, District 17 Ricky Chandler, District 18 Steve Evans, District 19 Richard Herbst, District 20 The TRTA Legislative Committee shall study pending...

2022-2023 TRTA State Member Benefits Committee Chair Sandra Barber TRTA State Member Benefits Committee Members Marcy Cann, Ella Gauthier, Terri Navrkal, Frana Patterson The TRTA Member Benefits Committee shall seek, investigate, and recommend programs for items such as insurance, discounts, and tours to benefit members. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. Member Benefits Committee One-page Summary In addition to working for you in the Legislature, endorsed benefits and discounts are available to members, learn more here.

2022-2023 TRTA State Membership/Volunteer Services Committee Chair Ella Gauthier TRTA State Membership Committee Members Shirley Boyd, Sharon Daugherty, Theresa Martin, Jackie McCowin, and Jane McGough The TRTA Membership/Volunteer Services Committee shall promote the organization of new local chapters and develop plans to encourage membership in local chapters, districts and in TRTA and promote the identification of community needs and develop programs of community volunteer services. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. 2022-2024 First Vice-President/Membership/Volunteer Services Committee Resource Guide Retain, Regain, Recruit Membership Program Ideas Local Chapter Interactive Membership...

2022-2023 TRTA State Organizational Affairs Committee Chair Earl Wall TRTA State Organizational Affairs Committee Members Beverly Tackett, Jack Knowles, Reca Godfrey, and Fran Plemmons Local Unit Policies, Procedure and/or Standing Rules Sample District Policies, Procedure and/or Standing Rules Sample The TRTA Organizational Affairs Committee (OAC) will review proposed bylaws changes as submitted in accordance with the TRTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 1. The committee will prepare recommendations about each proposed bylaw for approval, disapproval, or further study, shall prepare the committee’s rationale for each recommendation, and shall submit both the recommendations and rationale to the Board of Directors. Forms to...

2022-2023 TRTA State Retirement Education Committee Chair Robert L. Cooper TRTA State Retirement Education Committee Members Dany Jordy, Val Hernandez, Roy Mayfield, Lila Murphy The TRTA Retirement Education Committee shall collaborate with districts and local chapters in developing and sponsoring retirement events for active educators, regardless of status of service, and shall promote collaboration with local school districts. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. 2022-2024 Retirement Education Committee Resource Guide Retirement Education Event Request Retirement Education Facts Presentation Activity for Retirement Education Facts Sheet and Answers for Retirement...