MARSP Event Calendar


July MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 1:00 PM
First Baptist Church - Midland

“TRTA Update &
Membership Meeting


Speaker - Tim Lee, TRTA Executive Director

Thursday, August 17, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $10.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

Tim Lee is the Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Lee has held this position since 2004 and has been in Midland many times as guest speaker for MARSP and District 18. He will be speaking on the legislative successes from the last legislature and the upcoming drive to get a positive COLA vote this fall.


September MARSP
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM.
First Baptist Church - Midland

September Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: AMBA and TRTA Insurance

Thursday, September 7, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

A representative from the local AMBA (Associate Member Benefit Advisors) group will be presenting the different insurance programs offered for TRTA members. TRTA Insurance health fairs will also be discussed.


October MARSP
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

October Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Dr. Stephanie Howard,

Superintendent of MISD


Thursday, October 5, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

Dr. Stephanie Howard is the Superintendent of MISD. She will be discussing the new programs being offered this year at MISD. She will also present the facts about the bond issue.


November MARSP
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

November Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Texas Parks and Wildlife

Thursday, November 2, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.


none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

Do you know what the highest ranking law enforcement agency is in the state of Texas? Come to the November meeting to find out the answer. A game warden from the Midland office of the Texas Parks and Wildlife will be presenting our program.


December MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland
December Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: First Baptist Church

Men's Choir


Thursday, December 7, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.


none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

The First Baptist Church Men’s Choir will be entertaining us with seasonal favorites. Be ready to sing along!


January MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

January Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Dr. Rebecca Dodge

Thursday, January 4, 2024, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.


none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

Why are we having so many earthquakes in the Permian Basin? Dr. Rebecca Dodge will be answering this question with a very interesting program which is presented in layman’s terms.


February MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

February Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Midland Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, February 1, 2024, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.


none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

A representative from the Midland Chamber of Commerce will be presenting a program on new businesses that have opened in Midland recently. We will also hear about the program that the Chamber sponsors for new teachers.


March MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

March Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Midland Lions Club

Thursday, March 7, 2024, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

The Midland Lions Club has several projects dealing with vision and blindness along with camps for diabetic children, leadership programs for community youth, and summer camps for local children. Come find out about their inspiring work and bring your used eyeglasses to donate.


April MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Midland

April Luncheon and
Membership Meeting


Program: Museum of the Southwest

Thursday, April 4, 2024, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

The Museum of the Southwest has numerous programs, events, and exhibitions throughout the year. A representative from the museum will be at our April meeting to explain how visitors will be immersed in “experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities."


May MARSP Executive
Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2024
First Baptist Church - Midland

May Luncheon and
Membership Meeting

Program: Initiation of New

Officers 2024-2026


Thursday, May 2, 2024, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $7.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.

none  Email Anita Patton For Reservations  none

The association will visit and install the new officers for 2024-2026.


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Latest News

June 13, 2023, Senate Bill 10 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, SB 10 is the bill that includes the supplemental payment/stipend amounts and percentages of the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees. Several TRTA members, including members of the Board of Directors, were present for this historic event.