To Barron County Retired Educators members,
If you were at today's meeting (Thursday, March 16), and donated to our Barron
County Museum caboose fund, Thank You Very Much!
If you weren't there and haven't heard about this project, here is the Blog I created
to inform people:
barroncountymuseumcabooseproject.blogspot.com
If you haven't had the opportunity to donate to the caboose restoration, you
can make out a check to Barron County Museum and put 'Caboose Fund' in the Memo
line. Mail the check to Barron County Museum, Box 242, Cameron, WI
54822. THANKS!
Also, the Museum is looking for volunteers to help host at our Museum,
especially during School Tours in May. If you would like to help, please
contact Museum Director Tammy Schutz at
museum1@chibardun.net or director@pioneervillagemuseum.onmicrosoft.com
Arlyn Colby
barroncaboose@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 19, 2017
March BCREA Meeting Held
The March meeting of the Barron County Retired Educators Association (BCREA) was held on Thursday, March 16th, 2017. It was held at First United Methodist Church in Barron. Approximately 37 members enjoyed the presentation by Arlyn Colby about the history of the railroads in the Barron County area and the information on the Caboose project taking place at the Barron County Museum. This project was designated as the BCREA service project for 2016/17. A collection was taken from those members present a a little over $1000 was collected.
A business meeting was held following the presentation lead by Kathy Duerr. As part of this meeting, possible changes to the by laws of the organization were discussed. It was also voted to help defray the cost of those attending the district meeting to be held in Superior on Tuesday, May 9th.
A delicious meet served by the ladies of the Methodist Church took place following the business meeting.
The next meeting of the BCREA will take place on Thursday, May 18th at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Cumberland. The presentation will be made by someone from Rice Lake Weighing.
A business meeting was held following the presentation lead by Kathy Duerr. As part of this meeting, possible changes to the by laws of the organization were discussed. It was also voted to help defray the cost of those attending the district meeting to be held in Superior on Tuesday, May 9th.
A delicious meet served by the ladies of the Methodist Church took place following the business meeting.
The next meeting of the BCREA will take place on Thursday, May 18th at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Cumberland. The presentation will be made by someone from Rice Lake Weighing.
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| Arlyn Colby with copies of his books on trains. |
March BCREA Meeting Announced
To All BCREA Members & Guests: One of our own members, Arlyn Colby,
is assembling a very interesting pictorial presentation on some of the history
of Barron County including the railroads and the Barron County Museum Caboose
Project.
As our service project
for this year, we will be accepting contributions to help restore and display
this caboose.
BARRON COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017
Time: Coffee & Cookies w/Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Program begins at: 10:30 a.m.
Program & Presenter: Arlyn Colby – Barron County History
(including the railroads & the addition of a caboose)
Place: First United Methodist Church-Barron
154 Memorial Dr., Barron (across the street from Northland Mayo
Clinic/Hospital)
Cost of Complete Noon Meal: $12
Reservations due by: Sunday evening, March 12
Contact: Barb Millerman at bamillerman@chibardun.net or at
715-743-2390
REMEMBER: Guests are always welcome!!!
Friday, January 20, 2017
January BCREA Meeting
On Thursday, January 19, 2017, the Barron Country Retired Educators Association met at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cameron, Wisconsin. The program was presented by Christian Cold of the WDNR Bureau of Wildlife Management. His power point presentation has many informative and entertaining pictures dealing with wildlife and their habitats. He informed those in attendance of different species that live in our area and what to look for or what to listen for when in the outdoors. He ended his presentation with showing a pine snake and an owl. Everyone in attendance enjoyed what Mr. Cold had to say.
A short business meeting followed the presentation. After reports by the secretary, treasurer, and membership chairperson, several new pieces of information were presented by the BCREA president, Kathy Duerr.
The ladies of Faith Lutheran gave the 35 members in attendance an excellent chicken dinner.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Barron. The program will be presented by Arlyn Colby, dealing with TRAINS, Then and Now. Make plans now to be in attendance
A short business meeting followed the presentation. After reports by the secretary, treasurer, and membership chairperson, several new pieces of information were presented by the BCREA president, Kathy Duerr.
The ladies of Faith Lutheran gave the 35 members in attendance an excellent chicken dinner.
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| Christian Cold and his Owl. |
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| Christian Cold and his Owl. |
Monday, January 9, 2017
January BCREA Meeting Set
The Barron County Retired
Educators’ Association will meet on Thursday, January 19, at Faith Lutheran
Church located at 201 S. Fourth St. in Cameron.
Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and cookies being
served. At 10:30 a.m., Christian Cold
from the WDNR Bureau of Wildlife Management, will do an interesting
presentation on Wildlife & Their Habitat.
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, January 15.
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.
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.
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| Bob Unbehaun presenting pictures of his trip. |
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