Message from the President

Welcome to The Retiree Council #13’s website-www.retireecouncil13.com, the website for retired teachers and school related professionals in the Mid-Hudson region.

Please take the time to check it out and you will find important links to NYSUT resources and services you can access as a retiree along with information and activities specific to Retiree Council #13 and the Mid-Hudson region(calendar of events, photo gallery, activities, etc.)

I am confident that after viewing the website, besides reading the valuable information provided, you will see that RC #13 has much to offer to you as a member. The information will help you in keeping you up to date on the latest happenings involving our Union, informing you of opportunities to engage socially with others and how to take part in NYSUT’s political action activities.

This year, we the Board of Directors, are continuing our efforts to increase opportunities for our members for more social and cultural engagements. We are planning to hold several “Garden Walks” in the exquisite Mid-Hudson Region in order to view some of the multiple displays of our region. Additionally, there are planned “group walks” in our 5 counties; a visit to Olana, which has been undergoing major renovations for the public’s enjoyment. There is a bus trip to Saratoga for a day planned for this summer as well as a potential trip to an art gallery. In October, just in time for our area’s beautiful foilage, we are going to offer a Hudson River Fall River Cruise on the “Rip Van Winkle.” In addition, there will be monthly ‘Meet & Eat” restaurant events throughout our region and we are currently planning to have an event in one of the five counties nearly every month.

We continue to provide free monthly “Medicare Minutes’ programming to help you better understand and make the most of your Medicare benefits. Other informative webinars will be made available to you as soon as we are provided the information.

To stay better informed, I urge you to take a few minutes each week and check out your RC #13 website so that you don’t miss out on any opportunities for engagement with peers or to stay abreast of what is happening in NYSUT world.

If you haven’t already, please fill out the Voluntary Membership Participation form and get it to us.

Together, we will continue to enhance all aspects of our retiree council.

Patrick McCarthy

RC #13 President

News & Updates

NYSUT to NYS It is time for Distraction free Schools

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RC13 Professional Grant Recipients

We are pleased to announce the Retiree Council #13 Professional Grant Recipients. The Grant Applications were well done and followed the criterion set forth by the Professional Grant Committee.

MahJongg Returns to MHRO at 201 Stockade Dr. in Kingston

**See Calendar for dates***

2024-2025 Retiree Council 13 Professional Grant Application

The 2024-2025 Retiree Council 13 Professional Grant Application for Teachers and School Related Professionals is now available!

NYSUT Releases analysis of Governor Hochul's Exec Budget: Broken Promises

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NYSUT Wrapped 2023: The Year in Review

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Fix Tier SIX! What is this About?

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NYSUT Statement in response to the rise in antisemitism and other overt acts of hate in schools

NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement in response to the surge in hate incidents on school campuses.

Medicare Minute for NYSUT Members

Medicare Minute for NYSUT Members

Join the Medicare Rights Center's free monthly Medicare Minute presentations for NYSUT members. Each month’s Medicare Minute will help you learn more about your benefits and make the most of your Medicare coverage.

It Doesn’t Add Up: Two math teachers criticize Tier 6

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NYSUT making big push to expand community schools

Stressed brains can’t learn.

That simple phrase was the “Aha!” moment a few years ago for Albany Public Schools Teachers Association President Laura Franz when she attended a presentation on the power of community schools.

Mid-Hudson BRIDGES

Mid-Hudson BRIDGES is a publication of NYSUT RC 13.