Contents or Site Map

Last updated February 2, 2008

treasure map Imagine having a non-fiction book without a table of contents or an index? Might be very difficult, indeed, to find just what you want without thumbing through the entire book.

As the content in our Website has grown, so too has the necessity grown to make it easy to get quickly to what you want. And in one place, too, it's good to get an overview or a Map of the entire site with a click able list of links that can -- at the tap of a finger -- get you where you want to be.

So here is our Contents page -- traditionally known among experienced Internet surfers as the "Site Map."

Address	Importance of making sure we have your correct address so that you can receive our newsletter.
Award letter and plaque 2005	Webmaster Richard Gordon, received an award for this Website in the New York Teacher, the official publication of the New York State United Teachers.
Awards 2006	Webmaster Richard Gordon received this letter from the New York State Teacher magazine notifying him that he had won a 2006 award from NYSUT for both this website and for a feature story within this website. A few weeks letter Richard received the award plaques -- honorable mention and best feature story.
Award application 2007	Webmaster gives reasons why this site deserves a NYSUT award again this year.
Award won 2007	This website wins first place in NYSUT journalism contest for retiree websites.
Board meetings	At the bottom of our Home page, gives the time when our board meetings are held.
Calendar	Information on all our coming events.
Calendar archives	Information on events already held. Gives a prospective member the opportunity to see our overall program for the year.
Contact	How can you contact us
Contents	This is the page you are now on. Gives short explanation and links to every page in this website.
Council 43 (All Council 43 pages highlighted in yellow)	In an organization chart, AFT would be at the top, NYSUT next, Council 43 third, and our own Clearwater Unit (RTC) would be under Council 43. On line with the Clearwater Unit would be several other local Florida units. Council 43 oversees all the local units and acts as a liaison from NYSUT to these Units. The Council 43 page gives meeting information on all the Units in Florida TRIF --except our own RTC unit where such information is on our calendar page.
Tina Sharp's Point of View	Tina Sharp, the president of Council 43 which includes TRIF-CUT, regularly writes a column giving her views on a variety of issues but always relevant to our concerns as retired New York State educators.
Council 43 archives	Past and now outdated articles published in the Council 43 section.
Council 43 history	Traces how our organization began through the hard work of our founding president Belle Sheiner. First history installment \| Second history installment
Extra Events	In addition to our regular scheduled luncheon meetings, we do have special events such as the Starlite Majesty cruise on June 1, 2006.
Google Search	On September 4, 2005, a Google search for the terms "retired teachers Florida" shows how prominently this site is listed out of 918,000 hits or possibilities. Coming up first as an non-sponsored (unpaid for site) is www.gordonrichard.com/rtc.
History	One of our founding members Grace W. writes a history of the early days of TRIF-CUT, beginning way back in 1985.
Home	As the opening page of our site, the Home page identifies who our Club is for. Calls attention to recent updates including the most recent co-presidents' message. Includes information on board meetings.
Job opportunity	Retired teachers wanted as observers in Teacher Excellence Program
Legislation update	Our Legislation Chairperson Fern Gordon sums up selected legislation reported by NYSUT and AFT.
Links	Provides information-resources just a click away. Features links on our health insurance, health in general, ways to express our views to our political leaders, getting information on using your computer, and sites of general interest to retired teachers.
Membership	Shows our membership-participation requirements.
Membership history	This is a private, restricted webpage, requiring a Username and Password. To get access to this page, send an email to rtc@gordonrichard.com. Be sure to include your full name and reason for requesting access that is intended only for RTC board members.
Phone tree	How a committee led by Chuck and Dot contact members to see if they want to make reservations for the next luncheon/meeting. Request volunteers to join the committee and explains how to join by email or phone.
President's (co-presidents' message)	Each month during our meeting year (September to April) our president or co-presidents write a message to our members.
Project	Although we are all retired New York State teachers, we try still to play an active, positive role in Florida education by funding projects that will benefit children in our new home State.
Speakers	Possible sources of speakers for our meetings.
Spotlight	Our Co-presidents consulting with our board select members who deserve special recognition for their exceptionally hard work in supporting our club.
Spotlight archives	Links to those members who have been in the spotlight in the past. Desi & Joe, Ellen, Fred, Phil, Clive.
Yahoo Search	Screen shot showing result of Yahoo search for retired teachers Florida