WESTERN ZONE NEW YORK STATE RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

About Western Zone Retired Teachers

Our organization, RENY has over 9,990 members and represents retired educators across our state. RENY is divided into 10 geographical zones. Almost all zones are divided into units that represent retirees from local school districts or your place of residence.

Are you a member? Please think about becoming one. If you know a retired educator who does not belong to RENY/WZ, ask them to join us. The link is below.

The cost for an annual membership is $39.00. As of May 2024, our Western Zone membership is about 2200.

FOUNDERS' FUND

The Founders’ Fund is a Community Service Project of the Western Zone. It was started

in 1959 and was originally called the Home Fund. That year Gertrude Tucker of Alden gave a

legacy of $30,000 to the Western Zone to establish a fund, which would create a retired teachers’ home in Western New York. Emma Lodge, in her will, also gave a legacy of $12,365 to this Fund. Over the years, with the interests and additional legacies that were given, the Fund grew. However, the cost of the retired teachers’ home grew much faster, and it was unable to be established. In keeping with objectives of the Fund, the interest income of the Fund has been used to assist the needy of the Western Zone.

In 2023, the Western Zone of the New York State Retired Teachers' Association, moved the

Founders' Fund investments into a nonprofit 501c3 corporation, the Western Zone Retired

Teachers Founders' Fund, Inc. The Western Zone Retired Teachers' Founders' Fund, Inc.

continues to support our local Meals on Wheels as well as other charitable organizations in the

areas of our 5 counties.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOUNDERS FUND IN YOUR WILL AND ESTATE.

2025 Trips and Itineraries

will be available below

select "Currents Travel 05-2025"

when confirmed

76TH ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

FEATURING:

To be announced

News about Retired Educators of New York, Western Zone Retired Teachers of New York, Inc. and Western Zone Retired Teachers’ Founders’ Fund

More than 25 exhibitors and vendors focused on improving your retired life

Raffles and prizes including the raffle of a specially commissioned.

Western Zone Members are encouraged to invite retired educator friends to this glittering event. Spouses are welcome.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

THE COLUMNS BANQUET FACILITY –

ALTON’S RESTAURANT

2221 TRANSIT ROAD ELMA, NY

Directions

Registration Form will be available by July 1st

We continue to lead the way for public education and critical issues

About Western Zone Retired Teachers

FOUNDERS' FUND

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

newsletter

We continue to lead the way for public education and critical issues

About Western Zone Retired Teachers

FOUNDERS' FUND

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

newsletter

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