Summary of January 21st Mtg

The Barron County Retired Educator's Association(BCREA) met at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cameron on Thursday, January 21, 2016.  Approximately 30 members attended the presentation by Lori Bowman, Executive Director of the Benjamin House located in Rice Lake.  Ms. Bowman presented information such as where Benjamin House was located, procedures for staying, procedures for volunteering your time, and needs they have beyond funds.  A hat was passed to collect funds to help Benjamin House.  $415 was collected from the group.
During the business meeting several items were presented.  The need for District 1 representatives for the state organization on the Community Services and Member Benefits committees was presented by past state president of WREA, Vic Bekkum.  There is still a need for members to approach other retirees and have them come to see what BCREA is all about.

President Steve Eichman presenting $415 donation to Lori Bowman, Benjamin House Executive Director.

January 2016 Meeting

BCREA JANUARY MEETING

Date & Place:  Thursday, January 21, 2016

Faith Lutheran Church, 201 S. Fourth St., Cameron

Time:  Coffee & cookies beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Program begins promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Program:  Benjamin’s House Emergency Shelter, Rice Lake

Presenter:  Lori Bowman, Exec. Director of Benjamin’s House

(Passing of the Hat for Benjamin’s House)

Short Business Meeting:  11:30 a.m.

Complete Chicken Dinner:  12 Noon/Cost:  $12

Served by:  Faith Lutheran Church Ladies

Guests are always welcome!!!

Reservations due by:  Sunday evening, January 17

Can make reservations by responding to this e-mail

or calling Barb Millerman at 715-743-2390

If you cannot attend and would like to contribute to the Benjamin House, you can send your contribution to Sandy Steiner, BCREA Treasurer, 315 Carrie Circle, Rice Lake, WI 54868.  Local BCREA dues of $15 or state WREA dues of $50 can be sent to her as well.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe winter to all of you!