In my dual role as Area 5 Director for the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and webmaster of this site, I will be using this page to provide information for the 13 central Indiana counties and 17 local chapters that are in AREA 5.  Below will be Area 5 newsletters as well as other related information. The newsletters are in PDF format and should open on any computer.  If interested, scroll to the bottom to see some background about the Area 5 director. My contact information is also located there . Please click on the following to see the newsletter #1. Future Area 5 news letters will be posted here. 

AREA 5 NEWSLETTER #2 - NOVEMBER 14, 2011                                     AREA 5 Newsletter #1 - June - 2011

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WHY RENEW INDIANA DRIVER LICENSES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NOT WAIT UNTIL 2012

More than 12 million Hoosiers will need to renew their driver licenses in 2012? That is several times the usual amount of renewals in a year. The huge number of renewals in 2012 came about due to the anticipated changes in licenses that were to go into effect in 2012 as a result of homeland security requirements. The DMV encourages drivers renew now to avoid delays that may occur by waiting until 2012.

You can renew your license on-line at www.in.gov/bmv/ If you do not have a SecureID, but want to have the SecureID you must go to the branch and take several documents with you. What you need can be found at www.in.gov/bmv/. However, if you are 70 or older you cannot renew on-line. Those of us who are 70 and older must go to the branch, pass the vision test, then pay the $21.00 fee.  

Local chapters attended and visits scheduled for Area 5 local chapters  director Ray Jones:

Bartholomew:  9/20;                                Boone: 9/01;                                 Brown: 6/14, 9/13;

Hamilton: 8/18;                                        Hancock: 5/11, 9/14                      Hendricks: 5/9; 11/14

Johnson: 3/22/, 5/24, 7/26; 9/27; 12/6    Madison: Mon, 12/19;                   Marion: 11/9

Marion-Decatur Twp.: 6/20;                    Marion-Franklin Twp.: 6/10/;         Marion-Perry Twp.: 10/10

Marion - Warren Twp.: 5/12;                   Marion-Wayne Twp.: 9/19;            

Monroe-Owen: 5/18;                               Morgan: 5/10; 11/1                           Shelby: 4/13 

Presidents:  Please send me your newsletters, e-mails, etc. that go out to your members. jonesraya@gmail.com 317-908-2823 (How can I help you and your local?)

OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT CHINA WITH OTHER RETIRED TEACHERS:

ACBC is a non-profit organization promoting cultural exchangesince 1992 have created a leisure travel itinerary for your retired educators. This is for those able to walk on foot, but also for those who would love to take advantage of a cart and boat rides. The 2012 Retired Educators Tour to China is only for retired educators, their families and friends.

Two dates to choose from, one is March 14 - 28, 2012 (optional excursion to Hong Kong)and the second is in August 15 - 29, 2012(optional excursion to Tibet). Both to Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yantze River Cruise, Suzhou, & Shanghai, all at an *inclusive price for either is $4,395. March Deadline: 11/11/2011 and August Deadline: 4/13/2012 *The cost $4,395 includes international round trip, 3 domesticflights within China, all buses, an English speaking guide per bus, all hotels (4 star), all meals, all sight seeings, all cost on cruise (including offshore excursions), and more… Would youlike to see the GreatWall of China, the famous Terra-Cotta Soldiers in Xian, go on a Yangtze river cruise to see the 3 gorges, and watch a classroom full of Chinese kids learning. I have included the 2012 itinerary along with the reservation form. If you have more questions please contact me. You can also go to our website to see more on what we do.

Jennifer Chan, CACBC Program Director at 847-902-7229 www.cacbc.org or e-mail Travelstudychina@gmail.com

Area 5 Director Background:   Ray Jones was an educator for 46 (1964-2008) years with 44 years in the Franklin Community School Corporation (FCSC). His roles included teaching 5th grade for 5 years followed by 28 years as an elementary principal in 3 schools. His last 13 years he was the Technology Director for FCSC. He and his wife Goldie, an elementry teacher for 37 years, have been members of IRTA and Johnson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA) since Septermber 2008. Goldie became JCRTA newsletter editor and Ray started this website in 2009. They both serve on the executive board of JCRTA.  Ray will be serving as Area 5 director until July 2013.  If you have comments, suggestions, concerns, or questions, please contact Ray at jonesraya@gmail.com or call my cell phone at 317-908-2823. He has nationwide calling and lots of mintues on his phone.  It is his honor and pleasure to serve AREA 5, IRTA, and the Johnson County Retired Teachers Association.