New Executive Director Named

We proudly announce that Diane Wilcenski, Ed.D. has been named as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association (WREA) as of September 1, 2016.

September meeting

WREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADDRESSES LOCAL RETIRED EDUCATORS (BCREA)

The Barron County Retired Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, September 15, at Bethany Lutheran Church located at 35 W. Messenger St., Rice Lake.  Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and cookies being served.  Local BCREA dues of $15 and state WREA dues of $50 can be paid at that time.  At 10:30 a.m., Diane Wilcenski, WREA Executive Director, will present a program on WREA’s website, benefits, and educational position.  All retired teachers, administrators, and staff are invited including guests.  The cost of the noon meal is $12.  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, September 11.     

New Year Begins

The 1st meeting for 2016/17 of the BCREA will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016.  It will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake.  Social hour/registration will take place from 9:30 am to 10:30 am with the program to begin at 10:30 am.  The program will be a representative from the Wisconsin Retired Educator's Association speaking about the association and the educational positions of the association in this year's election.
A new president and vice-president will be elected at this meeting.  It is important that all members/prospective members try to attend this meeting.
A copy of the dates, places, and programs for the 2016/17 year will be handed out at this meeting.

Annual BCREA Summer Picnic

The annual Barron County Retired Educator's Association picnic was held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Narrows Park in Rice Lake.  A turn out of about 30 members/prospective members had a great time talking and enjoying the meal.  Brats on the grill were provided and the pot luck of the dishes people brought were much enjoyed.  No one went home hunger.  Two recently retired educators were present at this picnic.  They were Mary Hoeft and Joe Huftel, both running for office in this year's election.

May 5th BCREA Mtg.

MAY BCREA MEETING

 Date:  Thursday, May 5, 2016

 Time:  9:30 a.m. for coffee and cookies – registration

PROGRAM BY LOUIE’S FINER MEATS:  10:30 a.m.

Short Business Meeting:  11:30 a.m.

NOON LUNCHEON:  12 noon

 

Cost:  $12 – GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!

PLACE:  St. Paul Lutheran Church, 743  22 1/2 Ave., Cumberland

(Coming in on Hwy. 48 from R.L. – before you actually come into Cumberland)

Reservations can be made by:

Responding to this e-mail

or

Calling Barb @715.743.2390 up until 9 a.m., Friday Morning, April 29

or

e-mailing Sandy Steiner at smsteiner@centurytel.net

or

calling Sandy between Friday morning and Sunday evening, May 1,

at 715-234-4085 

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU A WEEK FROM THURSDAY!!!

March Meeting Held

The BCREA held it March meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Rolling Oaks in Barron.  There were approximately 40 in attendance.
Carol Kettner presented a program on "Volunteering as a Master Gardner".  She gave a power point presentation showing various activities the Master Gardner's have done throughout Barron County over the past several years.  Some of these activities were one time events, others are ongoing.  The group was amazed by the number of projects and the scale of some of them.  Such things as Farm Progress Days or involvement at the Barron County Fair were examples of activities this group has been or is currently connected .

Carol Kettner



A business meeting followed Ms. Kettner's program.  Vice-president Kathy Duerr made a presentation on the activities she is currently leading to contact past or potential members for our organization.  A survey was handed out to those present asking for input on possible locations and programs for 2016-17.
There will be an officers meeting in June and a BCREA picnic in July, but exact dates have yet to be set.  A reminder was given of the District I meeting to be held in Rice Lake on Wednesday, May 11th.  All members are invited and encouraged to attend.  More information can be found on the WREA website.
There is a need for a person to be the vice-president of BCREA for the years 2016-17 and 2017-18.  This election will take place in September, but a candidate's name is needed by the May meeting.
A chicken dinner followed the meeting.
Next meeting to be held on May 5, 2016, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cumberland.  Coffee, cookies and registration at 9:30 am with the meeting to begin at 10:30 am.  The program will be Louis Muench of Louis' Meats and Bill Wagner of Seneca Canning.
We hope to see you there.

BCREA March Meeting Announced

The Barron County Retired Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, March 17, at the Rolling Oaks Restaurant located at 450 W. Division Avenue in Barron.  Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and cookies being served.  At 10:30 a.m. Carol Kettner will present a program on the Master Gardener Volunteers, a part of the UW Extension. These trained volunteers are involved in many educational projects around the county and work to teach people about gardening of all types, from growing food to dealing with insects and diseases on ornamental plants.      All retired teachers, administrators, and staff are invited including guests.  The cost of the noon meal is $12.  Members can pay their state WREA dues ($50) and/or local BCREA dues ($15) while registering.  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, March 13.