CVCR or Champlain Valley Council of Retirees has had an active year so far.  C-chair Gary VanCour made a summary of the year to this point.  Make sure to take advantage of the rest of the year's events.  To read Gary's letter follow this link: CVCR: The Year Thus Far

Each year, the Jefferson-Lewis Council of NYSUT Retirees awards scholarships to new teachers in our counties.   Follow this link to the article and photos of the receipients being supported by retirees. Awarding New Teacher Scholarships

This is just one way we are supporting our profession and those who are working in schools.

February 13, 2023 saw the retirees of the CVCR area gather at MHAB in Plattsburgh.   Co-chairs Gary VanCour and Carlos Madden led our business meeting.  The nominating committee is looking for people to fill several positions.

Following a wonderful lunch, we heard from President of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Associations, Jacqueline Madison.  We were treated to details of this organization and their work.   Plans are underway for a 'field trip' to their site in the spring. No. Country Underground Railroad Historical Association  

Calling all snowbirds!   Information for RC 9 people in Florida.

Retiree Council 43 will be holding two conferences in Florida that any NYSUT retiree may attend.  Please take a look and sign up to go. (And then join RC 9 for our May 23rd conference at the Watertown Elks.

Information can be found at this link: RC 43 Conference Information and Registration material

2023 has brought many changes to Medicare, including enrollment periods. Join the Medicare Rights Center’s free online Medicare Minute presentation for NYSUT members, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. Here’s a full listing of free webinars and registration info. Medicare Webinars Registration

And winter is visiting the North Country with recent snow and cold.  Take a break from the weather and read the latest that is going on with retirees in the four sub-councils: Jefferson-Lewis NYSUT Council of Retirees (JLCNR), Franklin-St. Lawrence NYSUT UUP Retirees (FSNUR), Champlain Valley Council of Retirees (CVCR) and Southern Adirondack District (SAD.)    There are several upcoming events to take note of and more to be checking our website for as we move towards April, May and June.

Happy reading.  RC 9 Newsletter