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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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2026 Fall Conference
2026 Fall Conference will be held at the Doubletree in Richmond-Midlothian, Virginia. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 29 & 30, 2026
Deadline for submitting information for the Fall Newsletter will be announced later. Susan Martin, who has served VRTA as Newsletter Editor for 13 years is retiring. Any VRTA member that is computer savvy and looking for a challenge, please volunteer. Those that are interested can contact Karen Whetzel or Drucilla Pollard. Their contact information can be found on the website under Officers in the Members section.