2. Rules for Teachers 1872-Teachers will fill lamps, clean chimneys and trim wicks daily-Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and scuttle of coal for each day’s sessions-make your pens carefully: you may whittle nibs for individual pens of pupils– Men teachers may take one evening a week for courting purposes if they attend church regularly – After 10 hours in school, the teachers spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books– Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed-Each teacher should lay aside from each pay a goodly sum of his earnings for his benefit for his declining years so that he won’t be a burden on society– Any teacher who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intentions, integrity, and honesty – The teacher who performs his labors faithfully and without fault five years will be given an increase of 25 cents per week in his salary providing the BOE approves. Posted by Winifred Nordquist, NYC Principal Rules for Teachers 1923 – Do not get married. This contract becomes null and void immediately if the teacher gets married– Do not keep company with men – Be home between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am unless in attendance at a school function– Do not loiter downtown in ice cream stores – Do not leave town at any time without permission of the chairman of the board– Do not smoke cigarettes. This contract becomes null and void immediately if the teacher is found smoking– Do not drink beer, wine or whiskey. This contract becomes null and void if found drinking beer, wine or whiskey– Do not get into a carriage or automobile with any man except your brother or father– Do not dress in bright colors – Do not dye your hair – Do not wear dresses more than 2 inches above your ankle– Wear at least two petticoats – Keep the school room neat and clean – Sweep the floor at least one daily – Scrub the floor at least once weekly with soap and hot water – Clean the blackboards at least once daily got union?

3. Welcome to the VCTA!

7. Nothing you have was just given to you by the District...

8. Al Shanker, NYS United Teacher Co-Founder

9. Sandra Feldman, Legendary AFT President

10. VCTA Retiree Representatives

11. Every benefit you enjoy was earned on the back of teachers who came before you.

14. And in turn, you will provide for teachers to come after you.

16. VCTA Executive Council Going strong for nearly 4 decades…

17. VC Teachers innovate programs that teach children lessons for life… Kids Helping Kids Bike Renewal Program – VCMS Technology

18. Every advance in this half- century-Social Security, civil rights, Medicare, aid to education …came with the support and leadership of American Labor. President Jimmy Carter, 1980

19. VCTA Blood Drive

20. Sign up in February!!!!

21. Caring for kids

22. Caring for Each Other

27. Last year, more than 9,000 NYSUT walkers raised $873,000. In addition to a goal of 10,000 walkers, this year the union is committed to raising $1 million.

30. Survivor and Para Member, Mary Starro

31. Caring for our community Tim Brown with Montgomery Food Pantry Volunteers

32. Valley Central Teachers Association Timothy Brown, President The Valley Central Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. NYSUT 2007 Community Service Awards

33. Tim, Patti and NYSUT Pres. Dick Ianuzzi

34. There are no greater advocates for children and education than teachers and teacher unions.

35. Historic March for Education

37. President Emeritus NYSUT, Tom Hobart

38. Every piece of progressive social legislation passed by Congress in the 20th century bears a union label. George Meany

40. We are…. AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers National Education Association NYSUT

41. NYSUT President, Dick Ianuzzi

42. Pres. Tim Brown, VP Jay Sussdorff (retired), VP Rich Steger

43. In ten years, VC ECHOES has won over 30 Journalism Awards

44. Can you find Tim Brown? NYSUT RA 2006

45. We are the VCTA! Teachers

46. VFW Award Recipient, Janet Malloy

47. Secretaries

48. Paraprofessionals.

53. We are the Valley Central Family…

56. First Annual Spring Fling

59. During a huge SNOW STORM!

60. Educating Members…

61. Member Benefits Fair 2007

63. NYSTRS Rep. Mark Lapina

64. Sharon Satkowski at Retirement Seminar 2006

65. You can pay people to teach, but you can’t pay them to care.

66. Putting Children Center

67. We’ve got your back…

69. In a union, you’ll never stand alone…

71. An injury to one is the concern of all. Terence Powderly

72. October 23, 06 BOE Meeting in support of Custodial Staff and paras…

73. Over 250 members showed support

74. Tim, Rich and Patti addressed SOLIDARITY

75. Members continued to support until a fair contract was settled

77. VCTA Office: Union-made by our maintenance crew

78. You have a voice, Make it Heard!!!!

80. Rep. John Hall-A congressman for education

81. VCTA Executive Council 2007-08

82. Summer Officers’ Meeting

83. Meghan Tim Rich PattiLaurie Erin

84. VCTA New Member Liaisons Robin, Berea Sandy, ECDonna, Mayb.Jane, Montg.Lori, Walden Laurie, MS Carolyn, HS

85. Viking Mentoring Program Year I Mentors Sue, Robin, JoAnne – Elementary Anne, Heather-Middle School Keith, Missy, Patti – High School

86. We are the VCTA…and so are you!!!!

89. Welcome to our family!