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"Retiree Council 10 represents the 6000+
members of NYSUT and NEA who retired
from locals in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga,
and Washington Counties."

This website is the online sister of the

Newsletter edited by Ernie Reis.

RC10 Sustaining Membership
Form For 2010-2011
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Picture Of RC10 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 2009-2010
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WHAT'S NEW?
This Page Updated  JULY 30, 2010
Memorial Page Updated JULY 30, 2010
CLICK To Go Down The Page To TRIP And LUNCHEON Info
INCLUDING THE NEW GREEK TRIP!!--INFO UPDATED JULY 22
CLICK To Go To The Photo Album For Latest Event Pictures And "History"
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Coalition Launches Drive to Fight Social Security Cuts
from CIO-AFL
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Health Insurers Mull Secret Donor Election Front Group
from CIO-AFL
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Update on Holiday Inn Express Strike from CDALF
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FRIDAY ALERT For JULY 30 From NYSARA
(New York State Alliance for Retired Americans)
Insurers Try to Get Around the New Health Care Law
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NYSTRS COLA FOR SEPT, 2010 - AUG, 2011
from Jim Stolis
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High School Music Dept Fund Raiser
In Memory Of Fallen S. Colonie Soldier (PDF Flyer)
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A. L. L. FALL  2010 BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE
Whether your interests lie in art, literature, history, current events,
the outdoors or a variety of other topics, A.L.L., the Academy for
Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs, has something for you.
Sponsored by Empire State College, the Academy offers
non-credit, academic study groups to mature learners. The fall
term starts September 13, 2010, with groups meeting on Mondays
through Thursdays.  The A.L.L. fall 2010 brochure and registration
form are available at area libraries, through the A.L.L. office, and
on the web site: www.esc.edu/ALL.  Contact A.L.L.
at: 518 587-2100, ext. 2415 to request a brochure.
from Dave Golden
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Are you retired from BOCES or a school district and have
the NYSHIP Insurance Plan?    Please click HERE to go to the
Retired Public Employees Association website and then click on the
Medicare Part B Alert link.
Thanks to the RPEA and RC10 VP Jim Stolis for the heads up!
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NEW WEBSITE! Your Health Care, Explained!
Understand The New Law!
Find Insurance Options!
Compare Care Quality!
Learn About Prevention!
Information For You!
http://www.healthcare.gov/
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Alliance for Retired Americans Blog ... Latest News For Seniors
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Check Out The AFL-CIO News Blog Often To See The Latest On How
The Fat Cats, Wall street, And Big Corporations Are Trying To Destroy
Social Security, Medicare, And Public Employee Pensions
...Plus Some Good News Once In Awhile
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Wall Street Propaganda: Blame Social Security From The AFL-CIO Blog
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"Seniors Must Keep Sharp Eye On (Federal) Budget Cutters"
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DiNapoli Sues BP Over Losses From Oil Spill Disaster - June 23, 2010
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READ AND/OR SIGN UP for 2 Different FREE Medicare Rights Center Email Newsletters. They are supported by AFT and NYSUT. THEY ARE VALUABLE. YOU NEED THEM. GET THEM!!!

Dear Marci is a weekly e-newsletter that helps consumers—people with Medicare, their families and caregivers—understand their Medicare benefits and options. Each issue features Medicare coverage advice, basic health tips and links to vital health care resources.

Medicare Watch -- This weekly newsletter helps readers stay up-to-date on Medicare policy and advocacy developments, and learn about changes in Medicare benefits and rules. It also provides summaries of interesting cases, as well as recommendations for what you can do to make Medicare better for all older adults and people with disabilities.
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Fight to Protect Jobs and Public Services!
PHONE (FREE) your senators in support of including
$24 billion in Medicaid assistance for states in H.R. 4213!
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Support "PINK HEARTS NOT PINK SLIPS"
For Public School Employees
CALL - SIGN - WEAR
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PICTURES Of The May 26 Spring Meeting
And Scholarship Luncheon
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Albany CHARTER SCHOOLS Cash Cow -- Big Banks Making
A Bundle On New Construction As Schools Bear Cost
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Dave Golden's Editorial On NYS Charter School Big $ Backers
And Supreme Court Decision On Corp Political Money
(RC 10 Skyline News, 2009-10, #3)
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Public Schools Need a Bailout!
Opinion Piece By Randi Weingarten In The WSJ
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NYSUT Retiree News Page
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Labor News and Calls For Action From
The Capital District Area Labor Federation
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CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH
FREE NYSUT FAXES -- WIDE VARIETY OF LETTERS
TO CHOOSE FROM --Reform Charter Schools, Restore K-12 Cuts, etc.
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CLICK HERE To See NYSUT's Alternative To
The Governor"s Budget
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SIGN UP For Your Personal
Free Copy Of The AFT Retiree E-news
Newsletter - Delivered By Email
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MEDICARE INFORMATION AT
MEDICARE INTERACTIVE
Supported By AFT And NYSUT
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IS YOUR PENSION SAFE?
Click On The Link Above To View An Excellent Article On The Topic
From The Retiree Council 4 Website
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PLEASE Send Us Your Correct Email Address
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NYSUT MEMBER DISCOUNT PAGE
AFT MEMBER DISCOUNT PAGE

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TRIP AND LUNCHEON SECTION!
Click The Links For Info, Forms, Updates

Foreign Trips Require Passports!
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<>April 11-18, 2011 -- RC10 is sponsoring a trip to Greece including a cruise to Greek islands, Ephesus on the coast of Turkey, and Crete, hosted by Doug Porter. The dates are April 11-18, 2011. The cost is $2400,  and includes air, lodging, most meals, local escort and several tours. Contact Doug Porter:  dporter1950@aol.com, or cell 518-669-3433. A full informational flyer is available HERE.
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<>Oct. 9-16, 2010 -- RC 10 is sponsoring a trip to Sicily including Palermo, Segesta, Erice, Agrigento, Taormina, Mount Etna, and Syracuse, hosted by Doug Porter. The dates are Oct. 9-16 for $2400, and includes air, lodging, most meals, local escort and several tours. Contact Doug Porter; dporter1950@aol.com, or cell 518-669-3433. A full informational flyer is available HERE. The deadline for deposit and first installment is July 1.
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<>Oct. 27-30, 2010 -- 4 Day Trip To Washington, DC  - FULL - WAITING LIST
CLICK HERE for complete information and sign up form.
Here is an overview: On the way down, we will tour Valley Forge, PA and on the way back we will break the trip up with a lunch stop and time to visit the sights at the inner harbor of Baltimore, MD.
The 2 days and 3 night stay in Washington will be at the Phoenix Park Hotel, which is located across the street from Union Station and two blocks from the Capitol and Smithsonian Museum.
The first day in DC we will be touring the city with a professional tour guide and doing the Monuments Tour in the evening.  We will schedule visits at the Capitol, the White House (if possible),  and the Holocaust Museum; free time will be provided to visit the Smithsonian.
We will tour Old Alexandria, Virginia on the way to Mount Vernon  and have lunch at the famous Mount Vernon Inn with an afternoon to spend visiting all the Mount Vernon attractions.
CLICK HERE for complete information and sign up form.

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RC10 BUSINESS SECTION

PLEASE Send Us Your Correct Email Address
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RC10 SUSTAINING Membership Fee
Schedule And Form For 2010-2011
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RC10 Constitution (PDF)
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RC10 Bylaws (PDF)
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RC10 Expense Voucher (PDF)
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Submitting Trip Publicity
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