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MUSIC BINGO!
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Thank you to our RHFA members and community members that supported our Music Bingo Fundraiser at The Grove. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise over $1500 for our RHFA Scholarship Fund. This, along with donations from our members, will give us the opportunity to provide six of our graduating seniors with $1000 scholarships.
Thank you for your continued support!
RHFA WORKS TO FIX TIER SIX
On March 8th, RHFA Members joined 15,000 NYSUT members at the MVP Center in Albany to rally to FIX TIER SIX. We heard from NYSUT President, Melinda Person, AL-CIO President Cilento, AFT President, Randi Weingarten, and Governor Kathy Hochel who all advocated for equality in our pension system and attracting new young teachers to the profession. 30 years should be a career!
RHFA WEARS BLUE
On March 4, AFT members and allies across the country came together for a nationwide day of action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities. Thank you to our members that participated!
PEAKS AND PASTRIES
Thank you to our members and retiree members that attended the second annual Peaks and Pastries event at Ferncliff Forrest. We hope you'll be able to join us at our next RHFA event!
AFT SUMMER CONFERENCE
In July, RHFA President April Montgomery and First Vice President Kyle Pogemiller-Kermani represented the RHFA at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) TEACH Conference in Washington, D.C.
The four-day conference opened with AFT Lobby Day, where educators from across the country met with senators and representatives to lobby for public education
April and Kyle met with Senate Majority Leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer, as well as education liaisons from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s and Congressman Pat Ryan’s offices. All three officials have demonstrated strong support for public education.
While in Washington, they also participated in a town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders, AFT President Randi Weingarten, and classroom educators and SRPs. During the event, Senator Sanders introduced his Pay Teachers Act, which would establish a nationwide minimum salary of $60,000 for educators.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
supports teachers!
April and Kyle Lobbying for
Public Education
Senator Bernie Sanders introducing the Pay Teachers Act
BOE ELECTIONS
The RHFA is excited to celebrate Kelly Borrelle and Patrick Boyd, who have been elected to the RHCSD Board of Education. We are thrilled to have these two dedicated volunteers serve our school community and look forward to working with them in this coming term.
Congratulations, Kelly and Pat!
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RHFA SPIRIT WEAR
Inspired by a great idea from member Andrew Strawinski, the RHFA has worked hard to make our gear better and more accessible to members.
We have partnered with BSN Sports and have created a Sideline Store with t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, blankets, and outwear from your favorite brands such as Nike, Adidas, Carhart,
