Fayette County Retired Teachers Assn. holds officer installation in Flatonia

By News Staff on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • 2026-27 officers are (from left) treasurer Chris Morrison, secretary Terri Wagner, president Peggy Halamicek, installing officer Melanie Mica-TRTA District 13 first vice president, second vice president Marian Tajchman and first vice president Lisa Slinkard.
    2026-27 officers are (from left) treasurer Chris Morrison, secretary Terri Wagner, president Peggy Halamicek, installing officer Melanie Mica-TRTA District 13 first vice president, second vice president Marian Tajchman and first vice president Lisa Slinkard.
  • Among those present at the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association meeting on June 8 were (front row, from left) Terri Wagner, Chris Morrison, Marian Tajchman, Peggy Halamicek, Lisa Slinkard, Kathy Schatte, Kim Bonewald, Susie Grider, (back row) Melanie Mica, Marjorie Shofner, Bill Wagner, Kathy Migl, Mary K. Seifert, Kathleen Svatek, Jeanne Wetjen, Joan Miertschin, Jaci Elliott, Donna Burton, Carolyn McCrory, Carobeth Bockhorn, Debbie Morrill, Carolyn West and Rick West.
    Among those present at the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association meeting on June 8 were (front row, from left) Terri Wagner, Chris Morrison, Marian Tajchman, Peggy Halamicek, Lisa Slinkard, Kathy Schatte, Kim Bonewald, Susie Grider, (back row) Melanie Mica, Marjorie Shofner, Bill Wagner, Kathy Migl, Mary K. Seifert, Kathleen Svatek, Jeanne Wetjen, Joan Miertschin, Jaci Elliott, Donna Burton, Carolyn McCrory, Carobeth Bockhorn, Debbie Morrill, Carolyn West and Rick West.
  • Most volunteer hours – Member Lisa Slinkard (left) was recognized as the member with the most volunteer hours by Joan Miertschin, FCRTA community involvement volunteer services chair.
    Most volunteer hours – Member Lisa Slinkard (left) was recognized as the member with the most volunteer hours by Joan Miertschin, FCRTA community involvement volunteer services chair.

    The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) met on June 8 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. The meeting was called to order by co-president Peggy Halamicek at 1:28 p.m. Twenty-five members were present including three new members.

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