Saturday, March 23, 2013

Spring Retirement Meeting Planned

A spring retirement meeting is planned for Thursday, April 11th, at 4:00 pm at the Cameron Middle School.  The speaker will be Roger Byers.  Watch for more information posted at the schools in Barron County and in the newspapers.

Speaker Leslie Fijalkiewicz

About 40 members listened to Leslie Fijalkiewicz, Barron County Nutritionist, speaking on "Eating Healthy" at the March 21st meeting taking place at the Rolling Oaks in Barron.  Leslie's Top Ten Super Foods are not listed in any specific order, but are foods that we should have in our diets.  Why we should eat them is listed next to the food.

Outstanding Volunteer Award


Lynne Hanse receiving WREA's Outstanding Volunteer Award from President John Osterloth at the BCREA's March meeting.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

January 2013 Minutes


Barron County Retired Educators
January 17, 2013
10:30 a.m
Barron County Retired Educators met on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Bethany Lutheran church in Rice Lake at 10:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by our president, John Osterloth. We began with our Musical Benefit Program presented by David Midboe from New Auburn and Julia Loiselle from Barron. David sang several musical selections which were greatly enjoyed by all and accompanied by Julia. What great musical talent these two people shared with us.      The business meeting was called to order and we began with Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. A moment of silence was held for Byrnie Dodge and he will be missed at our meetings.
·         Secretary’s report was read and approved by Grace Schell and Ken Mosentine.
·         Treasurer’s report was given by Sandy Steiner and approved by Jeanette Thompson. Balance in the treasury of $1,239.34. The scholarship fund has $16,204.92.
·         Barb Millerman gave us a membership update: 139 state plus 3, 78 local, plus 6. We were short 3 reservations so they will be contacted to reimburse.
·         Lynn gave a report on the school supplies donations. Last year $400 was collected and served 7 schools. They liked the clothes. Linda and Lynn delivered them to the schools.
·         Turn in your 2012 volunteer hours or send them to John.
·         Howard Hanson was thanked for his help and service as coordinator for the spring retirement seminar. He is retiring from that position so a new volunteer is needed for 2014.
Vick Bekkum gave a report on WREA activities.
·         There will be three addition editions rather than four because of the cost. It costs 9,000 for them.
·         The fall meeting at Turtle Back was one of the best with the superintendants from Superior and Cumberland presenting.
·         There will be five $2,000 awards to middle school teachers this year.
·         The spring convention will be May 7th and 8th at Steven’s Point. Vick will be installed as president on the 8th.
·         Monitor and watch our pension. Core plus 13.6 variables is a plus 16.9. The annuity adjustment for the core will be between zero and a minus 13% and the variable between seven and 9%. This is the last year for smoothing. The effective date is May 1st.
·         Dues haven’t raised for 12 years so it’s likely they will increase at the convention to $50.
·         We need to try and raise attendance one idea is reduce membership for couples.
Door prizes were won by Gene Rick and Mardell Schnell. John Osterloth led us in our dinner prayer. A delicious meal was served to 44 people. Our next meeting will be March 21st, 2013 at Rolling Oaks in Barron. The program will be “Eating Healthy” by Leslie Fijalkiewicz. Secretary, Marie Anderson