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<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||14px|||” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|1px|1px|1px|1px” border_width_top=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”#0c71c3″]\n2020 Medicare Supplement Premium Reimbursement Letter Available Here:<\/strong><\/span> Retiree Chapter dues are $30 per year ($2.50\/month, September through August). Click here to download<\/a>, print and complete our application form, and mail it to us along with your check for $30 dollars payable to PFT Retiree Chapter<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n PFT Retiree Chapter: PFT Retiree Chapter, Local 400R\u00a0<\/strong>Executive Board Members President: Vice President for Programs: Vice President for Membership: Recording Secretary: Corresponding Secretary: Treasurer: At-Large Members:<\/strong> Ex Officio Member:<\/strong> PFT members and member retirees enjoy discounts across health, wellness and everyday services.\u00a0 From optical, hearing, mental health, insurance and financial services, to vehicle care, wireless providers, notary services and more.<\/p>\n Download our most recent PFT Discount & Service Arrangements.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Retiree Chapter Trips, 2019-2020″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″ open=”off”]\n <\/p>\n Hidden Gems of Southwestern PA<\/strong> Click here to download the reservation form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Payment due Oct. 4th.<\/p>\n Package includes:<\/strong> 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.<\/b><\/p>\n 7:45 A.M.<\/strong> Departure from Giant Eagle Parking Lot, Parkway Center Mall<\/p>\n 5:30 P.M.<\/strong> Arrive at Parkway Center Mall<\/p>\n SCHEDULE:\u00a0<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Lunch will be at the Century Inn in Scenery Hill with meal choices below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Your Choice of: — Ham and Swiss on rye toast, Dijon mustard, roasted potatoes and fresh fruit<\/p>\n All Meals Include:<\/strong> Bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and whipped cream, and coffee, tea, or nonalcoholic beverage.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Click here to download the reservation form<\/a>.<\/p>\n —————–<\/p>\n Holiday Trip to Smicksburg & Indiana Pickup Point: PFT Building, 10 South 19th Street, Pittsburgh<\/p>\n Depart: 8:30 AM \u2013 Return: Approximately 8:30 PM<\/p>\n (This trip in not handicapped accessible.)<\/p>\n Click here to download the reservation form.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PSERS Information & Links” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ open=”off”]\n The Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is a PA government website <\/a>designed with retirees in mind.<\/p>\n 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>c\/o Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers
10 South 19th Street at the River
Pittsburgh PA\u00a0 15203<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Chapter Executive Board” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ open=”off”]\n
Updated: October 2023<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Joyce Reinoso<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Janice Ballinger<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Robin Schoss<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Naomi Mattarock<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Paula Berrillo<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Walter Banze<\/p>\n
Chris Armbruster<\/span>
Hal Marks<\/span>
Tish Rygalski<\/span>
Mary Young<\/span><\/p>\n
Pat Colangelo<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Discounts & Benefits” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ open=”off”]\n
October 24, 2019<\/strong>
$80\/person due by October 4, 2019<\/b><\/p>\n
— Grilled Chicken Salad with house vinaigrette, tomato, cucumber, red onion & buttered baguette or<\/p>\n
Friday, November 22, 2019<\/strong>
Cost: $90\/person due by Monday, November 4, 2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n