John R. King
1985-1987

During then term of John R. King the membership increased 18 percent to 44,122 members. The major legislation passed was AAB 528 which enabled many retired teachers to purchase the benefits of their District’s Health insurance plan. Three new divisions were added.

In addition: The first Fall Leadership Training and Council Meeting was held; CalRTA CONTACT was established; significant gains were made in scholarship support through generous gifts to the Laura E. Settle Fund and establishment of many division scholarship foundations; the CalRTA Foundation to provide emergency financial assistance was established; and the Membership Services Policy was created to increase protection to its member and provide an organized plan for selecting and screening benefit providers.