County retired teachers will hold next meeting March 5

The next meeting of the Wharton County Retired Teachers will be held in East Bernard on March 5 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 421 Pietzsch St., at 10:30 a.m.The retired teachers met on Jan. 9, at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Wharton. There were 44 members present.

The meeting was called to order by the President Henriette Jalowy. The pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited.

Minutes of the previous meeting were presented by Secretary Dana Riley and approved.

The treasurer's report was presented by Donald Lorfing. He reported that the Wharton County Retired Teachers chapter has 239 retired members but only 196 have paid their membership dues.

Jason Shirley, district manager of Member Benefits of Texas Retired Teachers, gave a short report on the special services offered to the retirees.

The Pilot Club of Wharton gave a short program on Brain Minders for Seniors.

Loretta Craft gave the blessing before a catered buffet was served.