Friday, November 11, 2016

State Committee Chair Appointed

John Osterloth, member of BCREA, has been appointed temporary Chair Person of the State Committee on Member Benefits of the Wisconsin Retired Educator's Association (WREA).  Due to illness the current committee chair is unable to preform this duty.

November BCREA Held

On Thursday, November 10, 2016, the Barron County Retired Educator's Association held their November meeting at Red's in Chetek.  The presenter was Bob Unbehaun about his sixty-two day kayaking trip around Lake Superior.  This trip took place 12 years ago and he travel approximately 1,200 miles by kayak.
Twenty-seven members were entertained by many pictures of places that can only be reached and seen by traveling on the water.  Bob had many stories to go with the pictures.  He also allowed ample time for the many questions the member had.
A business meeting took place following the program.  President Kathy
Duerr presided over the meeting.  She showed the members the BCREA blog and the WREA website.  Information was given on the previous meeting, the current membership count, and the amount in our checking account.  A special thank you was given to Frank Peichel for his resigning of 14 previous members of BCREA.
Arlyn Colby gave on update of the Caboose project that is this year's service project for BCREA.
A good time was had by all who attended.
Bob Unbehaun presenting pictures of his trip.