Monday, April 29, 2013

May 2nd Meeting CANCELLED

The information below as sent out prior to the scheduled May 2nd meeting.  Who would have thought that the area would get 17 inches of snow on that date.  This meeting was cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this time.  Watch for possible activities scheduled for over the summer.

John Osterloth - President BCREA

Good Morning, BCREA Members:

A copy of the individuals who have signed up to attend this coming Thursday’s meeting is attached.  Our attendance is way down this May, so it is very important that we ALL honor our reservations.  Our menu at the ‘R Bar should include broasted chicken, a baked potato, CA style vegetables, coleslaw, a brownie, and coffee or milk for the beverage.  (We did not have to pay for the meeting room.)

I know that Jeff French, our Barron County Administrator, is working very hard to provide an informational and interactive program for us on how the Barron County Budget is developed.

This blind copy is being sent to only those members who are attending and have given me an e-mail address.

See you Thursday!

Barb Millerman
Membership Chair

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

BCREA May meeting set


The Barron County Retired Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, May 2, at
‘R Bar (formerly Sportsman’s) between Cameron and Chetek with  reservations beginning at
10 a.m. and lunch at noon.  Jeff French, Barron County Administrator, will present
an informative program on “Building the Barron County Budget.”  All retired teachers,
administrators, and staff are invited as well as their guests.  The cost of the meal is $10. 
Reservations may be made by calling Barb Millerman at 715-743-2390 or e-mailing her at
bamillerman@chibardun.net no later than Sunday evening, April 28.

March 21st BCREA Minutes


Barron County Retired Educators
March 21, 2013
10:30 a.m
Barron County Retired Educators met on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Rolling Oaks in Barron. Our meeting was called to order by our president, John Osterloth. He presented our speaker, Leslie Fijalkriewicz, Barron County Nutritionist, Eating Healthy.
·         Water is most important.
·         Onions and garlic are good antioxidants.
·         A little fat in your diet is essential.
·         Take your pick of whole grains and include them in a variety of ways. (whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, whole grain pasta, and brown rice) Good sources of soluble and insoluble fibers.
·         Beans provide fiber any kind.
·         Yogurt is great for digestion, bones, teeth, and gums.
·         Nuts: brazil nuts, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds.
·         Broccoli has more nutrients than any other food.
·         Melons are very healthy.
We began the business meeting by the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
·         Two visitors were recognized.
·         Secretary’s report  was given by the Marie Anderson and seconded by Steve Eichman.
·         Treasurer’s report was given by Sandy Steiner with a balance in the treasury of $1,275.34. The Scholarship Fund has $16,204.92. The report was accepted by Frank Peichel.
·         Barb Millerman gave a membership update: 88 local and 148 WRE, State. We had six no-shows at this meeting. Barb will contact them.
·         Lynn reported that school supply donations were made to six schools this year.
New Business
·         State Convention is May 7-8 at Stevens Point. John Osterloth will be attending. $600 was allocated towards expenses.
·         Lynn Hansee received state recognition for community volunteer service. She received a pen and plaque for her Outstanding Volunteer Award.
·         Spring Retirement Planning Session will be at the Cameron Middle School, April 11, 2013. Three volunteers are needed. The presenter will be Roger Byers . A volunteer is needed to replace Howard Hanson in his position. A round of applause was given for his work.
·         Volunteers are needed for the Wisconsin Academic Decathlon. Information is available if interested.
·         We need to take a stand on Walker’s proposed aid to schools.
·         Those on the core retirement plan will be cut a minus  9.6%. The variable will be plus 9%. One can’t go below with what you started with. The good news is that this is the last year for smoothing.
·         Door prizes were won by Darlene Bratager and Mary Scchramke.
·          Ken Mosentine let us in the dinner prayer.
A delicious meal was served to about 40 people. Our next meeting will be at the R Bar, formerly Sportsman’s Club east of Cameron on Thursday May 2, at 10:30 a.m
Secretary,
Marie Anderson

Retirement Planning Seminar Postponed


The WRS Retirement Planning Seminar has been rescheduled for July 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Rice Lake High School Auditorium.  Primary to the scheduling of this event is the availability of the speaker, Roger Byers.   No pre-registrations are needed for this Seminar.  All materials for the Seminar will be provided on arrival.
We trust that you will have opportunity to attend even though summer offers a variety of activities and interests.
Barron County Retired Educators Association
Howard Hanson