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Sullivan teachers Lauren Fultz and Cami Badman are pictured.

•August 14, 2019•
Submitted by Marlene Wirth

The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met August 7 at Bethany First Christian Church.
President Sue Yarnell introduced Paul Strid, District Manager for Association Member Benefits Advisors. He spoke to members of the association about valuable IRTA benefits available to members.
Guests included Lauren Fultz, a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School, and Cami Badman, an English instructor at Sullivan High School, who each received a $100 grant from the MCRTA for classroom use.
Erin Van Deursen, a kindergarten teacher at Sullivan Elementary School, also received a $100 grant but could not attend the meeting.
President Yarnell, presided over the business meeting. Minutes and the treasurer’s report were approved.
Committee reports were given. Jane McKown, Ben Guyot, and Yarnell reported on the Area 5 Leadership Training meeting they attended on June 25 at Effingham High School.

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MCRTA President Sue Yarnell is pictured with Paul Strid.

Vickie Bowers and Judy Uphoff reported on details for the upcoming October meeting to be held at Allerton Park beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon. A tour of the mansion and gardens will follow.[/s2If]