Welcome to Morris County Retirees Education Association - MCREA
Morris County Retirees Education Association is also mobile.
If you are on a tablet or cell phone, click Menu, then + for sub-menus.
APRIL!
IMPORTANT MCREA NEWS on the "Happening Now" tab!👑⚡️🌟🎂🥮🍸🍹🎼🎼🎻🎸🎷
Support our youth, social justice, & peace in our country!
(Remember Social Distancing this month)
***IF USING A TABLET OR CELL PHONE, TO VIEW, KEEP SCROLLING DOWN & ACROSS FOR UPDATES WITH INFO WHICH INCLUDES LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION 4/1/21 & before. Check out "EVENTS" & our "Photo Gallery" too!
NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE FOR EDUCATORS (MCREA Executive Board morriscountyrea.org )! We are home, we are retired, but we are working hard to support and keep NJ Schools #1!
We congratulate all our active teachers and educators for the phenomenal job they are doing with online teaching and giving our children the academic and emotional support that they need during this time of crisis. We also thank all of our health professionals for all they are doing to keep us safe! 
Have a good month and get outdoors during these summer months!
LUNCHEON DATES FOR 2021 - 2022 UNDER "MEMBERS ONLY" REGISTRATIONS..." TAB
Thank you, ALEX webmaster@morriscountyrea.org 
Morris County Retirees Education Association - "Members Only" links are on this page, or go to the tabs UNDER Members only >
Using a tablet or cell phone? To view and open LINKS...KEEP SCROLLING for recent & updated info with LINKED Information.
**********
MCREA MEMBERS:
CONTACT SUSAN BEEKMAN NOW FOR OUR GENERAL MEETING MAY 12TH. GO TO "Members Only - MEETINGS, REGISTRATION..." tab for more info! You can also check our MAY NEWSLETTER! IT'S HERE!
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
**********
4/14/21 - LUNCH BUNCH IS BACK JUNE 10TH!
I made our first lunch bunch reservation
Thursday, June 10th Outside. CAFE NAVONA Route 46 West Rockaway
For Reservations and Information
Please contact Elaine Goldfisher at 973-625-2453 or efgoldie@optonline.net
Thank you - Elaine
**********
4/12/21 - 2019 Reimbursement for Medicare part B and D extra income premium Go to Members Only: Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
MCREA ELECTION NEWS
At the December meeting of the Executive Board, MCREA elected the current slate of officers to remain in place until the elections of 2022. Continuity during the pandemic is so important, and it was decided that holding elections in a virtual manner and having potential new officers begin would not be wise at this time. This practice has been done in other counties, and the MCREA Executive Board voted unanimously to keep the current officers for another year. At the December 7th General Membership meeting, those present also voted to keep the executive board as is and postpone the election to the spring of 2022.
**********
MCREAP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE HERE. GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS TAB. All materials should be sent in one packet to be received no later than Friday, April 30, 2021
**********
Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
MAY 2021 MCREA & NJREA NEWSLETTERS ARE HERE!
*****
GO TO HAPPENING NOW TAB FOR ALL LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Happening Now-click here
**********
MCREA is collecting donations towards a scholarship in memory of Rosemary McHugh.
Rosemary McHugh was our MCREA Secretary who recently passed away.
All donations can be sent to Virginia Osborne, 76 Circle Drive, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.
Checks should be made out to MCREAPF with her name in the memo.
Thank you for your support towards our scholarship fund MCREAPF!
*********
The Tricky Tray Luncheon will be rescheduled for
October 29, 2021!
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON:TRICKY TRAY-click here
Look for more fundraising for scholarships!
Join the group...Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund on Facebook!
The February Silent Auction is over! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated!
APRIL 1 SILENT AUCTION COMING!
Baskets available for bidding on Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund Facebook page. APRIL SILENT AUCTION IS HERE!
Congratulations to the winners of the MCREAPF previous Silent Auctions! Good luck this May!
ALSO...
4/1/21 - WIN-WIN FUNDRAISING! This link will take you directly to smile.amazon in support of your organization...
**********
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-5527526-click here
4/1/21 - WIN-WIN FUNDRAISING!
Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund
Please help fund scholarships for future teachers by shopping at Smile.Amazon.com. Once you are on the page you can choose the organization that you want to support. Click on the Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund. Then any eligible purchase qualifies for a donation directly to MCREAPF. You may also use the link below. This also works with all of your Amazon Prime benefits.
Tell your friends and family about AmazonSmile. We appreciate your support.
(For questions and instructions, you may call CHERY DOLTZ at 973-818-13530)
Join the group...Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund on Facebook!
**********
LEGISLATIVE, NJEA, NJREA NEWS & UPDATES
**********
4/1/21 - MARCH 2021 AND ALL ALL NEWSLETTERS ARE HERE! Go to the tab under "MEMBERS ONLY-Meetings, Registrations & NEWSLETTERS".(
ID & Password needed to log in)
**********
NEXT MCREA GENERAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS - MAY 12TH, 2021 - WEAR RED! Go to our photo gallery for March Meeting photos.
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH SUSAN BEEKMAN - go to:
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
2020-2021 Luncheon Meetings - go to our photo gallery for virtual photos!
**********
A Message from our President Susan Beekman is always in our Newsletters! Go to Members Only - Newsletters, etc.
.
*************
HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES FOR OUR RETIREES -GO TO "HEALTH BENEFITS" TAB
******************************
Pillows for Patriots
Sewing is back - ALMOST. I’ve had several calls from individuals
wanting to know when we will start sewing (stuffing) again. Now
that the weather is improving and more of us have received our
COVID vaccinations, I think we should give it a try starting in May.
We will meet on my deck with masks and appropriate distancing I
would like to try for Friday, May 21st. Monday, May 24th is our
“bad weather” date.
Everyone is welcome. We will stuff, sew, and chat as we complete
“Comfort Pillows” for our wounded veterans. If you need
additional information, please call me at 973-818-1353. My
address is 23 William St., Mine Hill, NJ. Thanks, Cheryl
Knitters Needed!
Knitters are needed to make “Ear Savers” for our frontline workers
who must wear masks for long periods of time. We need
rectangles in three sizes. They are 1”x 3”, 1”x 4” and
1”x 5”. They can be any color. I have a friend who adds buttons
to each narrow end of the rectangle. (The buttons hold the
earpieces and keep the elastic from rubbing on your ears.) She
then distributes them to various hospitals and doctor’s offices.
For more info, please call me at 973-818-1353. Thanks, Cheryl
Morris County Retirees Education Association - "Members Only" links are on this page, or go to the tabs UNDER Members only >
***IF USING A TABLET OR CELL PHONE, TO VIEW, KEEP SCROLLING DOWN FOR UPDATES WITH INFO WHICH INCLUDES LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION
(More from your MCREA President & Legislative info from Tim - keep scrolling down and across for new updates)
************
Dear In Crowd Member,
GO TO "HAPPENING NOW" tab for details
*********
Under the "Officers & Committees" tab see updated info from MCREA President, Susan Beekman
**********
HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES FOR OUR RETIREES
GO TO "HEALTH BENEFITS" TAB
******************
Hi, Just a quick update on our Scholarship Luncheon and Tricky Tray.
The Tricky Tray will be rescheduled on October 29, 2021!
But you can still get in on the fun!!
Our Silent Auction active on our Facebook group page, "Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund." Anyone can join even if you are not a teacher nor retired. Just LIKE the page and place a bid. Items will be hand-delivered in NJ - shipped to other states.
******************************
Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Happening Now-click here
PHYLLIS CASEY, OUR MCREA SECRETARY!
**********
KATHY WOOD, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR CHALLENGING & HARD WORK, MARCIA HEIDEN. YOU WORKED VERY HARD AND MCREA APPRECIATES YOUR SERVICE AND WE KNOW YOU ARE STILL WORKING FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS!
MEMBERS, PLEASE CONTACT KATHY WOOD WITH ANY ADDRESS CHANGES AT woodkathy63@gmail.com
All 175 newly retired eligible MCCEA members as of July 23rd, have been mailed applications to join MCREA, NJREA, and NEA-R. We will be reaching out to additional retirees as names come in. Retirees will also be contacted by NJREA in August. If you know of any recent retirees, please remind them of the importance of continuing to support educators, protect our pensions and benefits. Please reply to the email received to contact Susan Beekman, Joanne Belmonte, or Kathy Wood (Membership Chair) for additional applications and information. woodkathy63@gmail.com
**********
The Tricky Tray Luncheon will be rescheduled for
October 29, 2021!
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON:TRICKY TRAY-click here
Look for more scholarship fundraising opportunities!
Join the group...Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund on Facebook!
MAY 1 SILENT AUCTION COMING!
Baskets available for bidding on Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund Facebook page. Congratulations to the winners of the MCREAPF previous Silent Auctions! Good luck this May!
***************
Want to join a fun NJEACommunication Tools Workshop?
The schedule and workshop choices are:
9-9:20 a.m. – Opening session
9:25-10:25 a.m. – Session One
-
NJEASites User Roundtable
NJEASites users will discuss features of the platform, share feedback and hear about digital tools available with the latest WordPress theme. This workshop is for local and county associations already using NJEASites.
-
Newsletters
Acquire tips and tricks to a produce top-notch publication and get your members to read what you write.
-
Social Media for Local Associations
Learn how to set up and manage Facebook and/or Instagram pages for your local association.
10:40-11:40 a.m. – Session Two
-
NJEASites Digital Tools: Sendy Creator
Learn how to use Sendy Creator to email your members. Note: To use Sendy, you need an NJEASites website in the latest Ocean theme, and an email address at your website’s domain. This workshop is for associations already using NJEASites.
-
Smartphone Photography 101
Learn the key principles of taking compelling, sharable photos on your phone.
-
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
Learn how to tell a compelling story using video. We will guide you on how to compose a great shot and conduct a powerful interview that you can edit and share. Bring your cellphone, computer and any camera equipment you plan to use.
Registration
Register at www.njea.org/commtools. The deadline to register is April 26.
**********
Click "read more" below for specific details & information including virtual MCREA General Meetings! (Hover over the photo to stop the movement. Click the arrows or dots below the post or slide to move forward.) Be a part of it! We need to spread the word to our members! Let's go MCREA! 🌺🌼🌸💐🌷💚😀🌈⛱⛵️🏖👒👩🏻🔧🧿
***CHECK WITH KAY FOR SOLD OUT TRIPS, CANCELLATIONS, OR POSTPONEMENTS. KEEP CHECKING HOME PAGE FOR CHANGES IN MCREA EVENTS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS.***
On March 31 a zoom meeting was held with Columba from AMA WATERWAYS, Michael of LONG'S TRAVEL, and the members who were scheduled to travel to Spain and Portugal last May. Our trip has now been re-scheduled for JUNE 17 TO JULY 1 OF 2022. We will
visit Madrid and Lisbon for three nights each, and spend seven nights on the Douro River on the AMA VIDA.
As of this date, we have 22 members going on the trip; if anyone else is interested in more information or a brochure, contact klaskoski37@gmail.com.
The Philadelphia Flower Show 2021 is being held this year outdoors in FDR Park in Philadelphia. If anyone is possibly interested in attending, we may have some seats on a bus departing on Tuesday, June 8. If anyone is interested, please e-mail Kay at the address previously noted. We are looking into options for day trips in the future months as things open up to travelers
(Comments can go on the last page-"Contact")
SO MANY EVENTS, TRIPS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERS & SO MUCH MORE TO COME!! WE ARE RETIRED, BUT STILL ACTIVE IN MCREA!
Scroll down to see full slide!
Go to PHOTO GALLERY TO SEE WHAT WE WERE UP TO! CAREFUL, OUR VOLUNTEER WORK HAS LOT'S OF FUN & LAUGHTER IN ALL EVENTS!
PAMPERED CHEF!
Members attended one of MCREAP's Scholarship Fundraisers called "PAMPERED CHEF" on 11/9/19. What a great way to support Morris County students and have fun as well!
NJEA/NJREA 2019 CONVENTION-go to njea.org fot updates on 2020
NJEA/NJREA CONVENTION 2019
Many MCREA members attended the NJEA/NJREA Convention in Atlantic City from 11/6 - 11/8 2019. So many of our members attended both NJREA & NJEA and not only did they attend meetings, workshops, and visit vendors, many were on committees. All were able to meet old friends and make new friends!
WOLF PRESERVE IN COLUMBIA, NJ
MCREA Members attended a trip to a wolf preserve
Our retirees do not fear big, bad wolves!
KENTUCKY TRIP
KENTUCKY TRIP
MCREA MEMBERS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS IN KENTUCKY SPORTING THEIR DERBY HATS!
They also did a lot of running around touring, and so much more!
LET'S FOLLOW UP ON OUR E-MAILS & WEBSITE FOR NEWSLETTERS
NJREA DELEGATES to vote remotely. Delegates, look for NJEA notices on njea.org
We support our NJEA local active members, we are delegates to NEA/RA, and as retirees, we attend work hard to disseminate relevant information to all members!
