Become a Pacesetter!
Breast Cancer Walk - Sunday, October 5, 2008
Buffalo City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Event Start: 10:00 a.m. Registration: 8:30 a.m.

NYSUT Retirees of WNY Scholarship
This year they are offering two scholarships, click here to find out more! Download the application in PDF format now!

***All applications MUST BE postmarked by October 10, 2008 to be considered***

FAIR TRADE saves lives
R.A. 2008 Fair Trade Resolution
. . . RESOLVED, that NYSUT reaffirm its commitment to educate and promote the purchase of Fair Trade products by its locals and their members. . .

Fair Trade Sports: the world's first eco-certified sports balls. Check out the world's first line of eco-certified Fair Trade sports balls for soccer, football, rugby, basketball and more!
[Learn more at www.FairTradeSports.com or call 800.716.4674] And please tell a friend!

eco-certified - union made - vegan - profits to charity - certified Fair Trade

QuestBridge Connecting America's Outstanding Students with Opportunity
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BTF's End of the School Year TGIF -

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2008 Teacher Certification Workshops
Mary Ellen Quinn, a certification specialist from NYSUT headquarters will guide you through the certification process and answer general questions. HURRY! Two workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Hearthstone Manor. Forms must be received at the BTF no later than Friday, June 13th! DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE

ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS!!! (temporary, probationary, contract) now is the time to join or make changes to your Sick Leave Bank enrollment. (more information)

BUFFALO HOME & GARDEN SHOW - Discount tickets available at www.buffalohomeshow.com

QSP Readers Digest BTF FACULTY APPRECIATION PROGRAM


Make A Dream Come True Scholarship

ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS!!! (temporary, probationary, contract) now is the time to join or make changes to your Sick Leave Bank enrollment. (more information)

First Niagara Financial Group has 34 Area Branches to Serve BTF Members! History, tradition, and Western New York roots for over 135 years!

The "Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program" improves the quality of life in distressed urban communities and enables a full-time teacher to purchase specific single family homes at a 50% discount from the list price. Contact Donna Luh at 681-2753 for more information on this fantastic opportunity to become a home owner in a revitalization area.

Enrolled in BTF Extended Pay Plan? Direct Deposit is Now Here!
Direct deposit for is now being offered beginning for the Extended Pay Plan program.

If you are interested in this new benefit, please review and complete the authorization agreement form and return it to the BTF with an original voided check. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Bielecki at 881-5400.

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Buffalo Alliance for Education gives access to a clearinghouse of information about LOCAL money available to students in our area!