Thom Estilow does it all for CTRO. He is our treasurer. He keeps accurate books and files the financial forms in a timely manner. Thom is our webmaster. He keeps our page current and is set up to encourage new subscribers. He has developed working relationships with the Abington, Springfield and Jenkintown Republican organizations. He is a dependable worker all year, doing whatever needs to be done, including giving CTRO visibility by attending meetings and functions of other … [Read more...]
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE: SCHOOLS SUCCEEDING WITH POOR & MINORITY STUDENTS
April 24, 2022 by
I hope we can all get together and work to make the Cheltenham Schools an example of a Successful School District. My comments below will bring good news, bad news and a challenge. First the good news. In her books, Karin Chenoweth, documents numbers of schools where populations that are expected to fail, are succeeding. In Schools That Succeed she describes how four schools with large poor and minority populations are succeeding at a high level on the state tests of … [Read more...]
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE: ARE SCHOOL PRACTICES PART OF THE PROBLEM?
August 24, 2021 by
How many years can a school system fail before it admits something’s wrong? How many years can school boards and superintendents blame the kids and social conditions for the district’s failure? Of course, students share some responsibility for their failure to take advantage of the opportunities presented by tax payers. However, what if the teaching model being used is inappropriate? That is, what if the classroom model is inconsistent with what we know about behavioral … [Read more...]
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE: SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES & BALLOT QUESTIONS
April 17, 2021 by
With a month to go before the 2021 Primary Elections, every voter in Cheltenham Township will have the opportunity to have our voices heard on important issues that will impact our lives for years to come. There will be five Candidates for School Board Director and four Ballot Questions all Republicans in Cheltenham Township must rally behind. REPUBLICAN SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES 4 YEAR TERMAndrew Gadaleta, Jr.Robert J. HughesElaine Wolfson RosensteinKyle Venit 2 YEAR TERMMyron … [Read more...]
PASSING OF MARILYN SOLOMON
February 20, 2019 by
It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of CTRO's very own Marilyn Solomon. Marilyn was a longtime Committee Person serving in Cheltenham 2-2. She faithfully attended every meeting and supported our organization with great passion and generosity. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Marilyn's family and friends. She will be missed. Please click here to see Marilyn's obituary. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to donate to charities of your choosing. Favorite Animal … [Read more...]
PASSING OF JOE GARRY
June 25, 2018 by
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Joe Garry, father of our very own Kathy Bowers and grandfather of our very own Melissa Palmer. He will be missed. Our prayers & deepest sympathies go out to Kathy & Melissa and their family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, 28 June. Visitation & services will be held on Friday, 29 June. Visitation Thursday, 28 June 6pm - 8pm May Funeral Home 354 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 Visitation & … [Read more...]
SCOTT WAGNER TO BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CTRO’s ANNUAL BRUNCH
January 24, 2018 by
You are cordially invited to attend the 2018 CTRO Annual Brunch featuring our Keynote Speaker Scott Wagner, 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate and current Pennsylvania State Senator, Scott Wagner. RSVP NOW DATE: Sunday, 25 February 2018 TIME: 11:00am to 12:00pm - Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour 11:45am - 2:00pm - Brunch WHERE: North Hills Country Club 99 Station Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 RSVP NOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT: * Keynote Speaker, Scott Wagner * Ad Book with Local … [Read more...]
CTRO’s THOM ESTILOW APPOINTED TO THE CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
January 23, 2018 by
I am pleased to announce that CTRO's Thom Estilow has been appointed to Cheltenham Township's Economic Development Task Force by the Board of Commissioners. Please join with me in congratulating Thom. … [Read more...]
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