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About Us!
Who Are We?
Brenham Ares Retired School Personnel is an affiliate of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. All school personnel and those interested in supporting retired school personnel are welcome!
We promote the professional, economical, intellectual, social, and healthy well-being of retired school personnel. We encourage volunteering of time, talents, training, and experience in the community, state, and nation. We also stay abreast of legislation that may be of concern to our members.
We meet monthly, on the second Tuesday at 11 am, during the months of September through May at The Cannery in Brenham.
History
BARSP was originally organized in 1970 as Brenham Retired Teachers Association with 21 members. Throughout the years, several name changes have occurred. In 2010, the organization's name was changed to Brenham Area Retired School Personnel to include all TRS retirees in Washington County and surrounding areas including Sommerville, Caldwell, and Lyons.
Our Goals
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To share common interests and needs
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To keep abreast of pertinent legislation
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To retain and increase membership
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To recognize time spent volunteering
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To provide 2 college scholarships to deserving area youth interested in education
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To provide books to area elementary students
2025-26 Meeting and Programs
We meet monthly on the second Tuesday, September through May, at The Cannery in Brenham, Texas. Our meeting begin at 11 a.m. with lunch ($15/person) followed by an informative presentation and business meeting. The meeting dates and speaker topics are listed to the right. For additional updates, please check out our Facebook page - Brenham Areas Retired School Personnel
2025-26 Speakers
Sept. 9 Community Read- Cindy Nash, and Blinn Performance - Brad Nies
Oct 14 Texas Brigades - Celecte Dickshot
Nov 11 - Children's Chorus - Jill Stewart
Dec 10 - Scholarship Auction
Jan 13 - Cyber Security Michelle Phillips ( BVSCU)
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Feb 10 - Faith Mission - Laurence Greer
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March 10 - Brenham Chorus - Joanne Clark
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April 14 - Pruning and Planting Roses - Marie Jenkins (Antique Rose Emporium)
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May 13 - Installation of Officers
Our 2025-26 Officers
President -Claudia Beasley
1st Vice President/ Membership -Don and Suzanne Kessler
2nd Vice President /Programs - Sheila Webb & Diane Wann
Secretary/Historian -Patricia Clyde
Treasurer- Shelley Nies
Immediate Past President -Nancy Oertli
Contact us at barsp1970@gmail.com
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