Friday, May 4, 2018

BCREA May Meeting Held

The May meeting of the Barron County Retired Educator's Association (BCREA) was held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Red's Supper Club in Chetek.  Approximately 30 members were in attendance.
During the business meeting, it was discussed that the organization is in need of a Call Committee Chair and a vice-president.  These positions will start in September 2018.  A vote was taken to continue having the supper picnic, and all seemed in favor of continuing this event.  Possible topics for next year's meeting were discussed, an update from the Scholarship committee was given, and WREA Member Benefits were presented.
Following the business meeting, State Senator Janet Bewely held a question and answer session on Legislation in Madison dealing with Education and other topics.  Everyone present seemed to learn something during Senator Bewely's presentation.
An excellent lunch followed Senator Bewely's presentation.
State Senator Janet Bewely

WREA District 1 Meeting Held

The WREA District 1 Spring Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the WITC Conference Center in Rice Lake.  Approximately 40 people attended this meeting.
Presenters were John Forester, WREA Lobbyist, with a legislative update from Madison; Bob Conlin, Secretary Department of Employee Trust Funds, with an update on the pension; Challenge Award Presentation to Park Falls and Glidden Elementary Schools represented by Jessica Blue on their "Makerspace Mania" project; Diane Wilcenski, WREA Executive Director; and a report from all Standing Committees - Community Service and Health Issues, Legislative, Membership, Member Benefits, Nominations, and Public Education Outreach.
Vic Bekkum and his wife were recognized by the WREA Foundation for becoming part of the Legacy Circle.  To be part of this circle, a contribution of $5,000 establishes your fund.
There were many positive comments from the WREA members who attended this meeting.
Vic Bekkum receives legacy Circle Certificate from Berland Meyers, WREA Foundation President

Elementary Teacher Jessica Blue presents on "Makerspace Mania" project

Eleven members for BCREA attend WREA District 1 Spring Meeting