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.

November Meeting of BCREA Announced

The Barron County Retired Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, November 10, at Red’s (formerly Pete’s Landing) located at 121 Lakeview Dr., Chetek.  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., Bob Unbehaun of Chetek will share some of his interesting kayaking experiences.  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, November 6. 

Jim Perala Recognized

Jim Perala was recognized by WREA President, Marcia Trentlage at the WREA 65th Annual Convention for his many years of service to the organization He has served on the WREA membership committee, served as District I Director for 4 years and as Arizona Liaison for 5 years.  Jim deserves our appreciation for representing Barron County Retired Educators Association for these many years.  

WREA president Marcia Trentlage and Jim Perala

WREA president Marcia Trentlage and Jim Perala

Vic Bekkum, Jim Perala, and BCREA vice president Keith Kolpack

September 2016 BCREA Meeting

About 40 members of the Barron County Retired Educator's Association (BCREA) attended the September 15, 2016, meeting held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake.  The program was the new Executive Director of the Wisconsin Retired Educator's Association (WREA).  Diane Wilcenski was recently hired as the full time director.  She spoke on the topics of the upcoming election, possible items that may be changes in education in the upcoming legislator, benefits available to members of WREA, and several other topics.
Kathy Duerr was president and Keith Kolpack was elected as vice-president of the organization.  The service project voted on for this year is the Caboose currently housed at the Barron Museum.  All BCREA members are asked to submit their volunteer hours to Steve Eichman or Kathy Duerr.
The next meeting will be November 10th at the Chetek Lutheran Church.  This site is subject to change.  Watch for updated information.  The program will be Bob Unbehaun on the topic of Kayaking.

Diane Wilcenski

Diane Wilcenski

Please consider join us for future meeting and becoming a member of BCREA and WREA.

Members listening to presentation

Pesident - Kathy Duerr

Vice President - Keith Kolpack

Visitor - Shirley Peterson

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.