Union County Retired educators donated fruit bags to local students and discuss future volunteer work

By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

UNION COUNTY – (Release from the Union County Retired Educators Club) Savannah Alterburg, Community Development Coordinator for Union County, was the guest speaker at the Retired Educator’s luncheon. Altenburg, whose job includes other counties, shared ideas which the local club might use in support of community projects. Altenburg had attended a meeting the previous year and the club issued a gift card to be used in the “Adopt a Resource Family.” It was suggested the educators consider volunteering for the CASSA program, providing summer meals for the weekend, and supporting the Foster Parent Appreciation Day in May.

The Retired Educators recently donated fresh fruit for the 223 bags going out in the school Backpack program. With a motion by Anne Rodriguez, the club agreed to supply fresh fruit again for the students.

Photo #1 (L to R) Becky Preston and Anne Rodriguez examine new club booklets

Photo #2 Savannah Altenburg (center) addresses group. Anne Rodriguez (left) and DeeDee Bowman (right)

Photo #3 First time member, Catherine Prindle, draws own ticket for the door prize