New Braunfels Retired Teachers and Associates

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New Braunfels Retired Teachers and Associates

NBRTA helps advance the interest and welfare of all retired school personnel in the state and local community. http://www.localunits.org/NewBraunfels/

05/07/2026

NBRTA met on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30 in beautiful Landa Park. Lunch started at 11:00 with yummy salads, desserts and potluck dishes. The meeting was about NBRTA member recognition and speaker Jeff Bransford, Director of NB Park Development “New Parks & Trails are the Future” We learned about new parking and other projects and about the other 43 parks in the NB city limits. Christine T. laid down her President's "Hat" and it has been picked up by Randy M. Door Prizes were passed out along with a Krauses's card from AMBA by Kurt Klein. NBRTA took up a collection to benefit the NB homeless resulting in $110.00. ( The March NBRTA meeting was given by Kellie Stallings and Paul Padillas of NB Housing Partners.) Joe Ramirez was a special guest. The future June Meeting of NBRTA officers, Chairs and Planners of 2026-2027 NBRTA future school year. Please let Christine or Randy M. know if you are also interested in planning 26-27.

05/03/2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30 (one hour later) Lunch starts at 11:00 followed by our meeting and special speaker. (Come to Pavilion #16 in Landa Park across from Putt Putt Course) Bring salads/desserts/potluck dishes to share. Setups /plates and drinks will be provided. Meeting will be NBRTA member recognition and speaker Jeff Bransford-Director of NB Park Development “New Parks & Trails are the Future” (Door Prizes) (AMBA with Kurt Klein) (No bingo)(Report Volunteer Hours) NBRTA will take up a collection to benefit the NB homeless. ( The March NBRTA meeting was given by Kellie Stallings and Paul Padillas of NB Housing Partners.)
Tuesday, May 5,2026 NB Chamber Mixer at Gruene Harley Davidson Showroom 1288 Loop 337). Please let Randy or Christine know if you want to attend the mixer.
June Meeting (TBD-to be determined) of NBRTA officers, Chairs and Planners of 2026-2027 NBRTA future school year. Please let Christine or Randy Moczygemba know if you are also interested in planning 26-27.

04/02/2026

NBRTA met yesterday at the Sophienburg Museum with approximately 20 present. Keva Hoffman Boardman explained much about the founding of Landa Park and how it started as private property owned by the Landa's. Much fun was had in the early days when it had a hotel with 85 rooms and a ton of water recreation platforms, etc. and cute lifeguards. Then the present park was fenced off at the time of the Landa's deaths for three years. These dark days of the park were finally dispelled when the city bought the land and the neglect and sad parts of the park were cleaned up by NB citizens. Even during the depression progress was made. Dizzy Dean was a pitcher on the NB Tigers team starting many rivalries including the one with Seguin. Beautiful refreshments with an Easter theme were enjoyed while reports were given including a special report by Joe Ramirez about our TRTA March 25 digital Convention Day. Kurt Klein from AMBA signed up those interested to give needed information. Next month on May 6, one hour later at 10:30, will be our Landa Park meeting #16, brunch and special speaker NB Parks director, Jeff Bransford.

03/30/2026

NBRTA will meet Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Sophienburg Museum Library (401 W. Coll Street, New Braunfels, TX). The main museum doors will not open until 9:30, thirty minutes before the normal museum opening time. At 9:30 Easter snacks and waters will be served. Meeting will start at 10:00 with museum speaker: Keva Hoffmann Boardman "Old Secrets of Landa Park" with power point and artifacts. Donations to the Sophienburg Museum are requested by the museum. Possible TRTA Guest-Joe Ramirez-District 13 President. Joe wiol update eeryone on the recent convention and voting. New AMBA Rep., Kurt Klein will be present. (Door Prizes)(Report Volunteer Hours)

03/05/2026

NBRTA met yesterday at Canyon High School's Cougar Den. Michelle Grell of Comal ISD logged us into the security system once again. Refreshment time came first and then we all heard an update from the Youth Collaborative leaders Casey Richey and Carrie Skinner. Several NBRTA members added their information into the Teen Collaborative System as volunteers or as short term presenters. They still need more volunteers. Speaking next was Michael Lloyd of NB Housing explaining how government housing programs work already in New Braunfels. Following Michael was Kelly Stallings who added information about programs and long wait lists for the homeless in N.B. NBRTA will collect funds in May for food and shelter programs such as First Footings this May 2026. Margie V. of NBRTA led NBRTA business, reporting on finances and leading our election. Joyce R. made us proud by informing us who the recipients of our two $1000.00 student teacher scholarships were. Paul Padillas invited us to see the production of Our Town at the Brauntex. Paul is Kathy S. former student from NB High. Wrapping the the meeting up before lunch, were AMBA insurance reps, Brad Francione and new rep. Kurt Klein. Our next meeting is at the Sophienburg Museum April 1 at 10:00. Keva Hoffmann Boardman will be speaking about the "dark and bright" history of Landa Park.

02/06/2026

NBRTA met this past Wednesday at the NB Main Library. It was a time of NBRTA business, political candidates greeting us and an excellent program from LOLA. Three speakers came with LOLA, Esther Pipoly (director), Aaron Seymour (legal and former student of Randy Moczygemba) and Haley Wall (finances).
All three can help anyone with end of life questions for ourselves and others. Aaron surprised us all by donating $1000 to our student teacher scholarship fund. These three speakers were deeply connected to teachers and education. Merrie Fox, later John Stratemann and Doug Miller (daughter in law and principal LeAnn is running for County Clerk) encouraged us to vote. Valentine snacks, coffee, and fruit were enjoyed by the 37 folks in the main meeting room. Our March 4 meeting is at Canyon High School's Cougar Den and it's all about the homeless in New Braunfels.

01/27/2026

NBRTA is meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (9:30 coffee & Valentine’s snacks) Meeting time is 10:00 at the NB Main Library meeting room (700 Common ST., NB, 78130) Special Speaker is Esther Pipoly with LOLA -Loss of Life Advocates “Preparing for Loss & Coping with Loss” Esther will prepare us to leave our affairs in order when we are gone. She will also help us to prepare ourselves to lose someone close and to be left the task of settling their affairs. Do you know how to protect yourself and loved ones from having their identity stolen? Come and learn more. Esther is bringing a lawyer and another partner who know what to do now, then, and later. (Door Prizes)

01/14/2026

NBRTA executive board has been hard at work and enjoying the good food at Montana Mikes. Standing rules were reviewed, a slate of officers was pulled together, past meetings were reviewed and future meetings were discussed. Come to the Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 meeting at the NB Main library and help make final decisions for NBRTA. Speaker is Esther Pipoly. a loss of life advocate.

12/23/2025

Retired teachers in New Braunfels once again took up a collection for Blue Santa toy drive to honor the memory of Joann Smith who was a NBRTA member and a founder of Blue Santa in New Braunfels along with her husband. We have done this each year for five years when she was a member and after her passing. This year we collected four toys and $306 dollars in cash. NBRTA remembers her and the good work she did and together NBRTA still does good work as well. Thank you for all who donated. We will do this again next year 2026 on the first Wednesday in December at our annual Christmas luncheon. In the picture is Christine with two of the nice police officers who came to accept the donation..

12/15/2025

NBRTA has had an incredible month of reaching out to possible new members for TRTA and NBRTA under the leadership of Margie V. Fifteen school campuses in NBISD were visited recently by Margie, Debblie L. and Gail K. Randy M. and Becky F. were also a huge presence at principals meetings and insurance presentations. Please join these retired teacher "go getters" and make a difference in TRTA, NBRTA, and in the future retirement benefits currently working teachers will have. Here is a list of the East Side Schools that were visited:
9. Long Creek HS Dr. Johnathan Campbell principal
8. Legend Point Elem
7. Voss Farms Elem
6. Klein Road Elem
5. NB Middle
4. County Line Elem
3. Memorial Elem
2. Walnut Springs Elem
1. Two Rivers HS
Here is a list of the West Side Schools visited:
1. Veramendi Elem
2. NB High School
3. Seele Elementary
4. Carl Schurtz Elementary
5. Lone Star Early Childhood Center
6. Oak Run Middle School
Enjoy all the pictures taken at each campus.

Address

District 13 Of TRTA
New Braunfels, TX
78130

Website

https://trta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NBRTA-MEMBERSHIP-APPLICATION-SHORT-FORM.pdf

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