In the late 1990's an idea arose among some Kiski area retired school personnel to form its own chapter of PASR. At a meeting in Leechburg, twenty-five retirees organized and chose Rick Papurello as their first President. And on March 15, 2002, the Alle-Kiski Chapter received its charter from PASR, the state association. Unfortunately, Rick could not finish his presidency and Carmine Botti took over. Bill Halli followed and Jerry C. Rea is our President now.

Alle-Kiski Valley local historical Landmark - The Burtner House (built in 1821)

Our organization is comprised of members from the following school districts: Apollo-Ridge, Burrell, Freeport, Highlands, Kiski Area, Leechburg, and New Kensington-Arnold. And together we are now part of PASR's Region 6 that consists of our chapter plus chapters from the following: Armstrong, Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, Jefferson, Greater Johnstown, and Somerset.

There are now over four hundred dues-paying members and we are proud to say that we have initiated a scholarship program for local high school seniors who plan on becoming educators. That's quite an accomplishment to have gone from twenty-five members in the Kiski Area to now over four hundred actively involved retired school personnel who donate much volunteer time to their communities.

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