PFT Retiree Chapter: Teachers for Life
Ours is a vibrant and active chapter, with events, luncheons, trips, educational opportunities and numerous ways to remain engaged, involved and absolutely essential to the cause of education that has so enriched our lives.
Let’s Move Mountains for the First Cost of Living Increase (COLA) in 22 years!
Click here to learn how you can be part of the COLA change we need. PFT Meeting on March 6!
2020 Medicare Supplement Premium Reimbursement Letter Available Here:
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PFT Retiree Essentials: Application, Benefits, Need-to-Know’s
Application for Membership
Retiree Chapter dues are $30 per year ($2.50/month, September through August). Click here to download, print and complete our application form, and mail it to us along with your check for $30 dollars payable to PFT Retiree Chapter.
PFT Retiree Chapter:
c/o Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers
10 South 19th Street at the River
Pittsburgh PA 15203
Chapter Executive Board
PFT Retiree Chapter, Local 400R Executive Board Members
Updated: October 2023
President:
Joyce Reinoso
Vice President for Programs:
Janice Ballinger
Vice President for Membership:
Robin Schoss
Recording Secretary:
Naomi Mattarock
Corresponding Secretary:
Paula Berrillo
Treasurer:
Walter Banze
At-Large Members:
Chris ArmbrusterHal MarksTish RygalskiMary Young
Ex Officio Member:
Pat Colangelo
Discounts & Benefits
PFT members and member retirees enjoy discounts across health, wellness and everyday services. From optical, hearing, mental health, insurance and financial services, to vehicle care, wireless providers, notary services and more.
Download our most recent PFT Discount & Service Arrangements.
Retiree Chapter Trips, 2019-2020
Hidden Gems of Southwestern PA
October 24, 2019
$80/person due by October 4, 2019
Click here to download the reservation form.
Payment due Oct. 4th.
Package includes: Transportation by deluxe motor coach, entrance to Lippencott Alpaca Farm and Duncan and Miller Glass Museum,lunch at Century Inn in Scenery Hill, taxes, and gratuities.
7:45 A.M. Departure from Giant Eagle Parking Lot, Parkway Center Mall
5:30 P.M. Arrive at Parkway Center Mall
SCHEDULE: We will visit Lippencott Alpacas in the rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania. It is a four-generation family farm. They began raising Alpacas in 2005. They provide tours, educational seminars and classes in knitting and crochet. The showroom offers quality, authentic Alpaca yarn and handcrafted items.
Lunch will be at the Century Inn in Scenery Hill with meal choices below:
Your Choice of:
— Grilled Chicken Salad with house vinaigrette, tomato, cucumber, red onion & buttered baguette or
— Ham and Swiss on rye toast, Dijon mustard, roasted potatoes and fresh fruit
All Meals Include: Bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and whipped cream, and coffee, tea, or nonalcoholic beverage.
Then it’s on to Duncan and Miller Glass Museum in Washington, PA. The artistry of design, skill of the workers, and lovely colors distinguish Duncan and Miller Glass from others. In 1955 the production of fine handmade glass became uneconomical and the plant closed.
The Museum is run by the Duncan Glass Society to preserve the heritage of glassmaking in our area and to celebrate the men and women who produced this glassware.
Click here to download the reservation form.
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Holiday Trip to Smicksburg & Indiana
Friday, November 22, 2019
Cost: $90/person due by Monday, November 4, 2019
Pickup Point: PFT Building, 10 South 19th Street, Pittsburgh
Depart: 8:30 AM – Return: Approximately 8:30 PM
(This trip in not handicapped accessible.)
PSERS Information & Links
The Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is a PA government website designed with retirees in mind.
In the event of the death of a PSERS retiree, alternate payee, survivor annuitant, or beneficiary receiving a monthly payment from PSERS, a family member or person responsible for handling your affairs should contact PSERS by calling toll-free 1-800-773-7748.
More information can be found here: Reporting a Death to PSERS.
Learn More
Reach out directly to Retiree Chapter President Pat Colangelo for more information about the PFT Retiree Chapter!
The mission of the PFT Retiree Chapter #400 is to foster a lifelong connection between its members and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, advance the interests of the next generation of PFT members, and provide unwavering support for the students of the Pittsburgh Public Schools as well as the community at large.
We anchor Political Activism, participate and support PFT events (the PFT could not pull off the annual Labor Day celebration without us!) and we serve as a living example of lifelong union solidarity and participation that is critical for younger members to see.
All for just 30 dollars a year!
2024 ELECTION SUPPORT & INFORMATION!
Use this link to find the representative that represents YOU!
The PFT PAC-endorsed slate of candidates for the Spring, 2024 is coming soon!
PFT400 Retiree News
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