Travel Opportunities
Jeanne Wease & Marie Russo
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How Traveling With LCRTA is Making a Difference
Our board would like you to know how we support children using the monies earned from trips/tours sponsored by LCRTA. For several years, money from our travel program has been earmarked to help sponsor the Lake County Foster Parent Conference hosted by Campagna Academy. We made this decision because we realize the importance a foster parent has in guiding their foster children’s success in school. Through our continuing partnership with CASA (Court Appoint Special Advocate) we also provide every foster child graduating in Lake County with a $50 gift card.
Three years ago, Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) approached us about being a supporter of a conference based on the ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research that shows that these experiences are root causes of poverty and mental health challenges, antisocial behavior, employment struggles and more. Certainly, as retired educators, we have all been aware and seen the struggles of our students living in homes with these issues. This year’s theme was “Healing Our Future”, reminding us that simple acts today can lead to stronger communities tomorrow. We chose to help sponsor this program because we support the professional agencies that are dedicated to helping all members of our community become more successful individuals. We are very proud of the efforts LCRTA is undertaking to support children and retired teachers of Lake County.
2023 Travel Destinations
Review of Travel of the Remaining 2023 trips and a Preview of 2024 trips
First up we have tickets for GREASE AND LUNCH AT DRURY LANE ON MAY 17.
Those on our tour mailing list should look for the reservation form around March 15th.
2023 Trips (Please refer to the 2023 Travel destinations section above for flyers for some of these trips)
2024 Trips ( Most of these are with free Air Travel)
Note: These flyers will be mailed out in the next few weeks to those on our Travel Mailing List
Jeanne Wease & Marie Russo
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How Traveling With LCRTA is Making a Difference
Our board would like you to know how we support children using the monies earned from trips/tours sponsored by LCRTA. For several years, money from our travel program has been earmarked to help sponsor the Lake County Foster Parent Conference hosted by Campagna Academy. We made this decision because we realize the importance a foster parent has in guiding their foster children’s success in school. Through our continuing partnership with CASA (Court Appoint Special Advocate) we also provide every foster child graduating in Lake County with a $50 gift card.
Three years ago, Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) approached us about being a supporter of a conference based on the ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research that shows that these experiences are root causes of poverty and mental health challenges, antisocial behavior, employment struggles and more. Certainly, as retired educators, we have all been aware and seen the struggles of our students living in homes with these issues. This year’s theme was “Healing Our Future”, reminding us that simple acts today can lead to stronger communities tomorrow. We chose to help sponsor this program because we support the professional agencies that are dedicated to helping all members of our community become more successful individuals. We are very proud of the efforts LCRTA is undertaking to support children and retired teachers of Lake County.
2023 Travel Destinations
- Splendid Scotland - tour dates October 7 -17, 2023
- Combined Travel Destinations 2022 - 2023 (Summary of 2023 Travel Destinations Above Sent by Regular Mail)
Review of Travel of the Remaining 2023 trips and a Preview of 2024 trips
First up we have tickets for GREASE AND LUNCH AT DRURY LANE ON MAY 17.
Those on our tour mailing list should look for the reservation form around March 15th.
2023 Trips (Please refer to the 2023 Travel destinations section above for flyers for some of these trips)
- Yes....Steam Boating on the American Queen is sold out. Offering again next year..
- 13 day Alaska Cruising, departing on July 11
- Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mount Rushmore, departing August 16
- Pacific Coast Highlights, departing September 9
- Splendid Scotland, departing Oct. 7
2024 Trips ( Most of these are with free Air Travel)
- Steam Boating on the American Queen - March 24 - April 2 2024
- Tulip Time on the Rhine - May 3 - May 13, 2024
- Highlights of the Canadian Rockies - July 20 - July 28, 2024
- Iceland - September 25 - October 1, 2024
- Autumn in New England /CapeCod
Note: These flyers will be mailed out in the next few weeks to those on our Travel Mailing List