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Mongomery County Retired Teachers Association Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2025
President Steve Frees welcomed members and guests to the Feb. 10, Mongomery County Retired Teachers Association meeting held in the Crawfordsville Public Library. President Steve led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation. Lunch was provided by the Creekside Restaurant.
Kathy Steele introduced our guest speakers, Kelly Taylor and Michaelan Pantoja-Sharp. Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of the Montgomery County Community Foundation and Michaelan is the director of the new Montgomery County Early Learning Center. Kelly told the group that Montgomery County is considered a childcare desert. Businesses and employers have continually stated that they cannot hire enough workers because of a lack of childcare in our community. The new center, located at 110 W South Boulevard St. will accommodate 124 children ages 6 weeks to age 5. Enrollment is presently open. KinderCare will be the operator of the facility and it is projected to open on March 17. The community is invited to 2 open houses; one on Thursday, March 6 from 4-6 pm. and the other open house will take place on March 12.
President Steve Frees opened the business meeting following the program. The minutes from the December meeting, which were sent to members previously, were approved. He also read the treasurer’s report and it was approved.
Janet Armbruster gave a report from the Community service committee. She gave us the update on volunteer hours from our area and suggested many ways that our members presently volunteer in the community.
Diane and Charley German gave a legislative update. Both attended the December and February Legislative breakfasts. They mentioned that we need to call our representatives and senators to urge support for public education. Diane also told us that they feel fairly positive that we will receive our 13th paycheck.
Mary Lefebre sent 20 cards at Christmas to 25 members. She recently sent nine cards to members for health concerns and expressions of sympathy.
President Steve thanked Sheryl Starnes and Jerilyn Yerkes for the table decorations. The next meeting will be Monday, March 10. Nancy Bowes and Mary Lefebrve are responsible for the table decorations. Brenda Lovold will give the invocation. The program will be 4-H Tech Changemakers-Digital Literacy Skills for Seniors. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting and it was passed.