• Reaching out to Retirees in Western New York Retiree Council 1 - We are over 7,800 strong.
• From the President's Desk - Eva Mroczka
• A Message from Our Coalition President, Lynn Mele
• Largest show of unified labor New York has seen in years.
• Books, Bites & Booze -  April 20^th
• The Spirits and Spirits Tour - June 24^th
• Mini- Grant Donation Form For 2025-2026
• Empower 2026 - The Knowledge Advantage Regional Conference May 19^th
• Participation Fee Form (2025-2026)
• Member Benefits - Your Roadmap To Retirement Is Here

Reaching out to Retirees in Western New York Retiree Council 1 - We are over 6,300 strong.

• From the President's Desk - Eva Mroczka
• A Message from Our Coalition President, Lynn Mele
• Largest show of unified labor New York has seen in years.
• Books, Bites & Booze -  April 20^th
• The Spirits and Spirits Tour - June 24^th
• Mini- Grant Donation Form For 2025-2026
• Empower 2026 - The Knowledge Advantage Regional Conference May 19^th
• Participation Fee Form (2025-2026)
• Member Benefits - Your Roadmap To Retirement Is Here

Keeping you informed and connected.  Published by Retiree Council #44.

• 2026 NYSUT RETIREE COUNCIL #44 NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCEDURES
• THE SPIRITS AND SPIRITS TOUR
• BOOKS, BITES & BOOZE
• Retiree Council #44 VOLUNTARY  2025-2026 Participation Fee Form
• YOUR ROADMAP TO RETIREMENT IS HERE - NYSUT Member Benefits.
   

WYNRC  was represented at the Rally by  members of RC's 1,2,3,& 44.  

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