Wood County Retired Teachers Association records

The Wood County Retired Teachers Association was established during the period around the fall of 1968 through the spring of 1969, through the efforts of O.J. Frederick, Northwest District Director of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and Irene Barckert, a retired teacher in Bowling Green.

Although records were not kept for the early period, a typed history in the collection indicates that there were initially 39 Charter Members in 1969. The Association membership grew steadily to the point where there were 330 members by 1996.

Through dues assessments the Association maintains a small fund that provides the resources to donate books each year to the Wood County District Public Library. Other activities of the WCRTA include keeping members informed of legislation and needs related to pension benefits and health-care coverage. On a more social level, the Association also conducts regular spring and fall luncheons and informal meetings such as a summer picnic, an evening at the theater, and a Christmas gathering, as well as maintaining a Travel Committee to support members who have an interest in travel during their retirement.