HEART: The Association of Retired Howard County Public School Personnel

HEART is dedicated to:

• Working for the general welfare of retired Howard County school personnel, including teachers, administrators, office professionals, and others who support the educational program in a variety of ways.

• Advocating for the health benefits of HEART members, including committee membership on the HCPSS Health Benefits Committee.

• Supporting beneficial legislation or other action on the county, state, and federal levels; to oppose undesirable legislation or action.

• Collaborating with MRSPA, which is the only MD organization that works exclusively for retired school personnel and works to SAVE OUR PENSIONS.

• Collaborating with local and state organizations that support retired persons.

• Keeping its members informed of opportunities to serve the community and the profession.

• Promoting good fellowship among its members. 

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HEART Survey 2025 

We need your input! The HEART Survey 2025 is very short with 9 questions pertaining to the website and social media presence on Facebook; plus 2 open ended feedback options. The survey is hosted through Google Forms using the link provided below. It should only take a few moments of your time but will provide HEART's leadership team with insight into how you, the membership, utilizes posted information, as well as how you connect with other members via social media.  We thank you, in advance, for your time to submit your answers.

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Click the highlighted link Google Forms: HEART Survey 2025   or

copy/paste the following into your web browser:  https://forms.gle/Ry5NMFkFygTYHxNH9 

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For those who may want to complete a paper version of the survey, use this link to download, print, mark your responses, and return to Karyn Littlejohn via mail to her attention at 20476 Ragtop Xing  Harbeson, DE  19951 or via email to heart.klittlejohn@gmail.com

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The survey link will be open through May 31st, at which time responses will be shared with and evaluated by HEART's leadership team. We appreciate all comments (good, bad or otherwise) and look forward to hearing from you!

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​​HEART BEAT, April 2025, issue has been sent via email to members.

The current issue has been sent via email to all dues paying members.  It is also conveniently located on the Members' Area page of this website, along with all previous issues.

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HEART Upcoming Luncheon Meeting Dates 

Planning forward is always a good thing . . . right? So do not hesitate, place HEART's general meeting dates on your calendar. They are:

• October 14, 2025​

• December 9, 2025

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Upcoming Social Opportunities​​

• Wednesday, June 4 -- Endless Summer Happy Hour @ Glory Days in Ellicott City from 3-7pm Click for details!

• Friday, August 22 -- Toby's Dinner Theatre, Saturday Night Fever

• Thursday, December 4 -- Toby's Dinner Theatre, Elf the Musical

• Thursday, January 8, 2026 -- The Strathmore with the BSO, American Soundscapes: Jazz, Blues & Beyond

• Continue to watch this space for upcoming announcements!​

 

​For more information and to purchase tickets on events listed above, please visit the EVENTS page.​​

Reservations are limited, so please don't delay.  We'd hate to have you miss out!

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​Heart Membership

It is never too late to join or renew your HEART membership for 2024-2025, please return your $20 dues and membership form to:

Donna Brackins

904 Roller Coaster Court

Mount Airy, MD. 21771

donnabrackins@gmail.com  /  301-703-5095

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Don't forget to include your personal information sheet!

Membership form and Personal Info sheet link

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