The Shelby County Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association was formed on September 24, 1970; the function being to discover, study, and transmit information and suggestions concerning pertinent current interests and concerns of retired teachers at the community level.

Projects in which the chapter has been involved include:
            Serving meals at a camp for special needs children
            Donating money to -  
                        Dental clinic
                        Nearby school for needy children
                        State hospital
                        Local literary projects
                        Local food banks
            Presentation of a yearly scholarship to a student enrolled in a teacher education program.

Shelby County Chapter members are very active and participate in nearly 100 different volunteer organizations throughout the county. Members contribute thousands of hours for the welfare of the community, thereby fulfilling the chapter’s motto: “To Serve, Not Be Served.”

Please consider joining your teaching peers in Shelby County.