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The American Federation of Teachers Retirees of New Jersey (Chapter 8028R) was born in the spring of 2003. Starting with fewer than 20 members, the group is now over 200 strong! The stated purposes of the AFTR chapter include:

supporting the aims and objectives of the AFT New Jersey State Federation, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
encouraging the interest of its members in matters of pensions, annuities, social security, health care and taxes
promoting the health and welfare of its members
cooperating with select organizations whose aims and goals coincide with its own.

Membership in AFTR chapter 8028R is open to all retirees who were active in the AFT for at least one year. Membership dues are $20 per year and the membership drive is conducted in the spring of each year for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Associate members may join for $10 per year. All luncheon meetings are open to guests as well.

AFTR 8028R OFFICERS 2008- 2010

President: Pam Hartkopf (pam.hartkopf@gmail.com)

Vice President: Ilene Zelkin (ivmint6@comcast.net)

Treasurer: Linda A. Duke (leelouduke@aol.com)

Secretary: Sylvia Borne (tslbrn@verizon.net)
Members at Large: Diane Guerino, Millie Juchnik, Brenda Kay-Kucin

Committee Chairs

Action Committee: Viviane Levy
Contributions: Sylvia Borne
Elections: Dory Logan
Financial Review: Linda Duke
Legislative: Pete Lamprakos and Len Ferrara
Membership: Linda Duke
Newsletter Editor: Brenda Kucin
Speakers and luncheons: Ilene Zelkin
Sunshine: Madeline Spitz
Webmaster: Jim Dougherty and Len Ferrara

AFT Retirees of New Jersey

Learning Never Retires