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The Virginia Retired Teachers Association (VRTA) — a member of the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA), Division of AARP — is a nonprofit organization of retired and current educational personnel who have had responsibility in the educational process. VRTA has remained a strong voice on legislative issues that seek to ensure quality public education and that protect the security of the Virginia Retirement System. Insurance programs are available at discounted rates, which are especially helpful in retirement planning.
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- To promote the general welfare of retired educational personnel;
- To act for the membership in areas of vital interest;
- To cooperate with NRTA Division of the AARP and other associations of retired people;
- To provide the means of the interchange of information, ideas, and opinions;
- To assist district and local units of VRTA in their activities; and
- To encourage the utilization of the talents, skills, judgment, and experience of retired educations through participation in meaningful community, area, and statewide service activities.
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“All retired school personnel will be safe, productive, informed and financially secure in retirement.”
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“To be the voice, resource and connection for all retired school personnel.”
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2025 Spring Conference
The 2025 Spring Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Midlothian, Virginia, on April 29-30, 2025.
The link for hotel reservations at the Doubletree for the VRTA Spring Delegate Assembly on April 29 and 30 is now active (Locate button link within this section.) Reservations must be made by April 5 to receive the group rate of $138 plus taxes. Make reservations through the link or directly with the Doubletree Midlothian, 1-800-222-Tree or 1-804-379-3800. Use the group code 90S — if not using the code, reservations made through other groups will not receive the group rate. Contact VRTA President Karen Whetzel if you have an issue with reservations.
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