The Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association is pleased to announce the following scholarship winners.
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Mark your calendars!
​Thursday, June 4---Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club 11:30 AM New Retiree Celebration, Scholarship Presentation, AMBA Presentation by Steve Huber.  Special guests include – Scott Bloomquist, Regional Superintendent, and IRTA Board of Directors Area 1 Rep – Donna Engel. The Registration form is on the first page of the April newsletter.  Please complete and return no later than May 21. 

Friday, June 5   Fireside Dinner Theatre – Fort Atkinson, WI.  The Broadway hit “Million Dollar Quartet” will be performed after a plated luncheon.  Please see the flyer in your April newsletter.  I need to receive your reservation, entree selection, and the check made payable to WCRTA for $82 per person (that is $17.99 off per ticket for our group rate) for the lunch and show no later than May 1, 2026.  SOLD OUT

Tuesday, July 14 International Crane Foundation bus trip (see flyer in your April newsletter) The cost is only $50 per person for the bus, admission, and a private tour. Deadline is July 1, 2026. 

Wednesday, August 12   Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House. Arrival time 11:30   Box lunches will be included, along with the group admission price.  A reservation flyer with further details will be in the July newsletter that will be mailed on July 16

Thursday, November 19   The Mill Saloon, 9032 N. Second St., Machesney Park.  Arrival time 11:30 Program TBA.  Watch for details in the October newsletter.

Thursday, December 10   The Parks – Cimino’s Kitchen, 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park. Arrival time 3:00 PM.  Holiday Party. Further details will be in the October newsletter that will be mailed October 15.  
For additional information and registration materials, click on Unit Info above and cursor down to the Newsletter.
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  Roger Hampton was elected as President of IRTA for 2026-2027.  Roger has previously served as the IRTA president.
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