Who We Are

Education Retirees Association of Ottawa

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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 former Confederation High School, courtesy of the OCDSB, and a history of providing a variety of activities to which its members return year after year

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History

Who We Are

The Carleton Board of Education Retirees Association, CBERA, was organized in 1990 by a group of Carleton Board of Education retirees. At this time, it was solely a social group with annual events such as Christmas Luncheon, To Hell with the Bell Breakfast, Wine and Cheese, Pot Luck Luncheon. There were two clubs formed then which met regularly, Quilting and Bowling.

In 1998, after amalgamation, the Ottawa and Carleton boards formed the Ottawa Carleton District School Board OCDSB. CEBRA became Ottawa Carleton District School Board Retirees Association – OCDSBRA.

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Executive Members: 2025-2026

President: Chris Borzecki
Vice-President:
Vacant
Secretary:
Vikki Zulpo
Treasurer:
Sue Peter-Weeks
Registrar:
Vacant
Social Committee Chair:
Shelley McDonald
House Convenor:
Sue Peter-Weeks
Past President:
Horst Dannehl
Members at Large:
Margaret Bryan, Stuart Fraser, Ron Conboy
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