ERAO is a voluntary, self-regulating, not-for-profit association of retired employees of Ottawa-area publicly funded school boards, boasting an active and growing membership of 450 retirees from all education sectors. ERAO exists to provide camaraderie through social, recreational and educational activities, and to promote members' life-long learning.

​ERAO has an executive elected by its members each year, a clubroom located in the Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean, courtesy of the OCDSB, and a history of providing a variety of activities to which its members return year after year.