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
