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!  

November Meeting - SITE CHANGE!

We apologize for the late notice on our November 5 meeting, but we experienced a last-minute cancellation by Renegade’s.  Due to a staff change, they were unable to accommodate us.  Steve finally found the VFW in Almena who has graciously volunteered to host us.  Here are the details:

BCREA NOVEMBER MEETING

Date:  Thursday, November 5, 2015

Time:  Coffee & Cookies:  9:30 a.m.; program at 10:30 a.m.

Program:  Maintaining Good Physical & Mental Health by Cumberland Healthcare Clinic - Speaker Kate Keck

Business Meeting at 11:30 a.m.; Lunch at 12 noon

Place:  VFW, 201 Soo Ave., Almena, WI 54805; (715) 357-0012

Menu:  broasted chicken, potato, veggie, & salad plus beverage (Cost:  $12)

Reservations due by Sunday evening, November 1; guests are always welcome!

Can either e-mail Barb Millerman (bamillerman@chibardun.net) or call her at 715-743-2390

If you cannot be present, you may send your $50 WREA state dues or $15 BCREA dues to

Sandy Steiner, 315 Carrie Circle, Rice Lake, WI 54868 – a combined check can be made out to BCREA for $65

Your membership cards will be sent to you.

Picnic 2015

The 3rd annual BCREA picnic took place on Wednesday, July 22nd, at the Narrows Park in Rice Lake.  Steve Eichman, BCREA President, did a wonderful job cooking the brats and hot dogs once again.  About 20 people enjoyed the food and conversations.  We were delighted to have Glen  and Sue Palmer from Prairie Farm join us for the picnic.  Most of the year they live in the Trenton/Princeton New Jersey area.  Glen formerly taught in Chetek and Sue, in Rice Lake.  The weather was perfect for the picnic.  A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!

BCREA Picnic July 22, 2015

The 3rd annual picnic will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the Narrows Park in Rice Lake.  The social hour will start at 4 pm with eating beginning at 4:30 pm.  Those attending should bring a dish to pass and some type of beverage.  The BCREA will provide dishes, plasticware, grilled meat, buns, etc.  Members should receive phone calls prior to the picnic.  We hope many of the members will be able to attend.

Executive Committee Meeting

The executive committee of the Barron County Retired Educator's Association met at the Perkins Resturant in Rice Lake on Monday, June 22, 2015.  All members were present for the meeting.
The dates, locations, and programs for the 2015/16 school year were tentatively set.  Watch for the publication of these dates, locations and programs later this summer.
Discussion of the picnic set for July 22, 2015, at the Narrows Park in Rice Lake.  The social hour will be at 4 pm and eating will start at 4:30 pm.  Those attending should bring a dish to pass and some type of beverage.   We look forward to seeing all members there.  Personal contacts should take place prior to the picnic.

BCREA Meeting from May 7, 2015

The Barron County Retired Educator's Association met on May 7, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cumberland.  About 40 members listened to the presentor Sue Allyn from Barron County Office of the Aging.  Her topic was about the availability of help for the aging vs the need to move to assisted living or a nursing home.  She also talked about the assisted living and nursing home in the area of Barron County.  Several hand outs where provided to those who attended.
Following the presention, a short business meeting took place run by Steve Eichman, BCREA president.  One of the items discussed that was not on the agenda was that of providing financial assistance to those attending the state convention taking place in September.  The unit will provide $600 to help with expenses.
Important dates of coming events are:  June 22 at 9 am for the meeting of the Executive committee meets at Perkins in Rice Lake; July 22 for the 3rd annual Summer Picnic taking place in Rice Lake in Narrows Park - Social hour at 4 pm and meal at 4:30 pm; and the May 13th District 1 meeting in Rice Lake taking place at Turtle Back.
Watch for announcements in the fall for the dates, times and presentations scheduled for the 2015/16 school year.

Presentor - Sue Allyn - Barron County Office of Aging