Division 59 held its first organizing meeting in August 1969 and received its charter from the California  Retired  Teachers  Assoc., CalRTA, in 1970. The first general meeting was held  on  January 5, 1970. When the membership climbed  over  900, we sponsored the Tri-Valley Division 85 and in 2000 we sponsored the Fremont, Union City, Newark Division 91.

Each year Division 59 raises money to award scholarships to students in the teacher credential program at California State University, East Bay. The Eduation Department identifies the deserving recipients and they receive their financial award at the June luncheon. We award mini-grants to the teachers in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program for Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts.

Locally, we have events such as luncheon meetings, travel outings, committee meetings, and other opportunities for fellowship and fun. For more information about us and our events check our newsletter RECESS for more details.

Become a Member
Membership is not restricted to retired educators. If you are currently in education or just interested in our goals, you are welcome to attend  a luncheon meeting and become a  member! 

We are affiliated with CalRTA, the California State Retired Teachers Association, which has grown to  50,000 members and 91 divisions that cover the entire state. With active grassroots participation at the division level and an excellent legislative advocacy program in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. We are the dominant force in protecting and enhancing the benefits of retired educators.

For more information about what we do to support retired teachers and public eduation move your mouse to the upper left column and click CalRTA and Area 4.