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History
The
Southern Arizona Retired Teachers Association began in
Tucson, Arizona, in
November, 1950. It was called SARTA.
The second retired
teachers association to be formed in Arizona was The Retired
Teachers of Maricopa County. The first meeting was held on November
21, 1951.
The Arizona Retired
Teachers Association (ARTA) was organized on January 9,
1957.
In 1988, the name was
changed to All Arizona School Retirees Association (AASRA).
All retired school employees are eligible to become members of the
organization.
Mission
Statement
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Advance the interest and
welfare of all retired persons
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Promote the economic,
social, and professional development of the association
and its members
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Aid in the advancement of
education and encourage continued identity with the
teaching profession
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Maintain interest and
participation in educational and community affairs.
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Support Unit programs
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Sponsor Scholarship
Foundation (for future teachers)
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Sponsor
Vision Statement
AASRA provides leadership and promotes action on issues and
services to the
membership.
Encourages
Involvement In:
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Volunteering services to
schools.
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Volunteering services for
local, state, and national civic, social, religious, and
political organizations.
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Cooperating with other
organizations with senior interests and programs.
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Taking part in political
action at the State Legislature and US Congress.
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Improving the quality of
health care benefits at state and national levels.
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Protecting and improving
benefits for AASRA retirees.
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Collaborating actions of
NRTA and AARP.
Opportunities for Members
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