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WELCOME SEPTEMBER, 2023!
Phyllis, Ron, Cheryl, Susan B., Laurie, Susan V
MCREA Officers for 2022-2024 - We hope to see you soon!
NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE FOR EDUCATORS (MCREA Executive Board morriscountyrea.org )! We are active, we are retired, and 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. Members, more info on the NJREA Members Facebook Group page and on the Morris County Retirees Education Philanthropic Fund Facebook Group page! Please read your Constant Contact e-mails with the ongoing MCREA NEWS bulletins.
Have a good month!
Thank you, ALEX, webmaster@morriscountyrea.org
Have a Great Day! 
Morris County Retirees Education Association - "Members Only" links are on this page, or go to the tabs UNDER Members ONLY >
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NEXT MCREA LUNCHEON / MEETINGS
All Meetings begin promptly at 10:30 am
October 11, 2023
The Form is available-now deadline is October 1st.
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
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***For Approved MCREA Constitution and By-Laws Go to the Members Only "Happening Now" tab and scroll down*** Happening Now-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Go to our photo gallery for photos of our September 13th Meeting,
MCREA EXECUTIVE BOARD - Phyllis, Ron, Cheryl, Susan B, Laurie, Susan V
Check updated and ongoing news on constant contact and newsletters.
(MEMBERS ONLY-MEETINGS, REGISTRATIONS, & NEWSLETTERS)
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Check the HEALTH BENEFITS tab for the recent IRMAA Update
New 2023 Legislative Updates on the "Happening Now" tab
Happening Now-click here
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from Kay Laskoski…
MCREA OVERNIGHT TRIP FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
THIS ONE IS GOING TO FILL UP FAST; IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SEND YOUR DEPOSIT TO LONG'S TRAVEL......
UPDATE: We had a week's notice on the Brandywine trip for our members before Michael released it on his newsletter.....there has been an overwhelming response.....if anyone is interested in going, please call Long's Travel immediately.....
Join Long’s Travel for a special trip Brandywine Valley Christmas Featuring Longwood Gardens December 3 - 4, 2023
Brandywine Valley Christmas 2023
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KAYS TRIPS ARE BEING PLANNED! Here is another one to think about!
Join MCREA at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
“A Playhouse Christmas”
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Click the link below for the flyer
Hunterdon Hills Christmas Dec 14
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Join in MCREA’s fundraisers all year to help support student scholarships - (contact Laurie Schorno, 2nd VP for all fundraising)
Scholarship Fundraiser
Dine-to-Donate
Red Hut Diner, 152 Route 46 E., Rockaway, NJ
Fundraising week:
October 15 – October 21, 2023
Good for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner! Red Hut will donate 10% of the total supporter's sales (before tax & tip) to:
MCREA Philanthropic Fund which will help fund Morris County student scholarships.
Click and download the link for more information as you need to have the flyer!
So proud to be part of THE MORRIS COUNTY RETIREES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION, INC. Follow us on Facebook
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Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
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Check the HEALTH BENEFITS tab for the recent IRMAA Update
New 2023 Legislative Updates on the "Happening Now" tab
Happening Now-click here
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Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
The MCREA AND NJREA Newsletters are here!
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LUNCH BUNCH 2023!
MCREA - Morris in the house!
The EXCHANGE 9/17/23 Rockaway, NJ.
LUNCH BUNCH time with MCREA - Morris in the house on 9/19/23 at the EXCHANGE in Rockaway! What do we do? We get together socially, not at a formal meeting, and we talk about our families, we talk about our retirement, we network, we talk about different ways we can fundraise for scholarships, and best of all, we do an awful lot of laughing and a lot of eating! 
Thank you Chairperson Elaine Goldfisher.
It Was A Great Day! 
As retired educators, at MCREA, we support our active teachers and our public schools in any way we can and we continue fundraising for scholarships for our graduates who enter the field of education. We also have our social “LUNCH BUNCH” lunches where we laugh, eat good food at our local Morris County restaurants, network, talk about retirement, and of course, talk about how we support our educators and students in New Jersey public schools. New Jersey Schools remain number one in the nation!
GO TO OUR PHOTO GALLERY to view events!!!
UPCOMING FUN SOCIAL LUNCH BUNCH EVENTS:
*10/20 CAFE METRO - Diamond Spring Rd - Denville
*11/14 - CAFE NAVONA - 147 RT 46W - Rockaway
* 12/8 - CINDERS 319 Route 46 - West Mine Hill
All lunches begin at 12:30
Just sent a message to Elaine. You can find her information below as well as our next MCREA luncheon meetings. Contact Elaine Goldfisher for Reservations and Information. Elaine Goldfisher at 973-625-2453 or efgoldie@optonline.net
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GO TO the "Members Only - MEETINGS, REGISTRATION..." tab for more info! You can also check our NEWSLETTERS! THEY ARE HERE!
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
2020-2022 Luncheon Meetings & Events - go to our photo gallery for photos of our earlier Luncheon Meetings and more!
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Keep looking for Kay's new trips!
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Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
MCREA & NJREA NEWSLETTERS ARE HERE!
(You can also see Newsletters that are archived)
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MCREA JUNE 7th SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON & MAY 10TH MEETING IN PHOTO GALLERY tab.
Scholarship Recipients 2023 - 2024
GO TO THE "Members Only HAPPENING NOW" TAB FOR ALL MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
SEE OUR MEMBERS IN ACTION ON "Happening Now" tab
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Look for more fundraising for scholarships!
Join the group...Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund on Facebook!
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TRIPS WITH KAY
Follow our "MCREA NEWS" in your constant contact e-mails
Please contact Kay directly as some trips may have been filled...
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ALL NEWSLETTERS ARE HERE! Go to the tab under "MEMBERS ONLY-Meetings, Registrations & NEWSLETTERS".(
ID & Password needed to log in)
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MCREA TRIP TO PORTUGAL & SPAIN-a great experience!
Go to our "Photo Gallery tab"
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Recently our MCREA Membership Team above attended the MCCEA Retirement Dinner of our educators in Morris County. We wish our new retirees a "Happy Retirement" and look forward to having them in MCREA!
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2020-2022 Luncheon Meetings & Events - go to our photo gallery for in-person & virtual photos
NJREA 100TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, MAY 1ST! Our Arlene Pepe and Betty Levine, our chair ladies, worked very hard for this event after it was canceled twice due to the pandemic. Thank you, Arlene & Betty! Look for photos of the event on our photo gallery tab!
NJREA President Joan Wright & Chairlady Arlene Pepe
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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)
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GO TO "HAPPENING NOW" tab for details
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Under the "Officers & Committees" tab see updated info from MCREA President, Susan Beekman
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HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES FOR OUR RETIREES
GO TO "HEALTH BENEFITS" TAB
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Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Happening Now-click here
*Members Only Luncheon Meetings*
All luncheon meetings begin promptly at 10:30 am
October 11. 2023
November - no meeting
December 13, 2023
(January & February - no meeting)
March 13, 2024
April - Spring Fundraiser TBA
May 8, 2024
June 12, 2024
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*Exec. Bd. Meetings* (10:00 am)
October 5, 2023
November - No Executive Meeting
December 7, 2023
January - No Executive Meeting
February - No Executive Meeting
March 7, 2023
April 4, 2024
April 25, 2024
June 6, 2024
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KATHY WOOD, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR!
MEMBERS, PLEASE CONTACT KATHY WOOD WITH ANY ADDRESS CHANGES AT woodkathy63@gmail.com
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All newly retired eligible MCCEA members have been mailed applications to join MCREA, NJREA, and NEA. 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, and 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.co
***Annual billing statements will be going out in MAY, so be on the lookout for them, and please pay as soon as it arrives so as to not jeopardize your membership status. And remember you can always sign up for a LIFETIME membership and pay in 5 easy installments! There is so much going on with our pension, health benefits, and fun travel 0pportunities. You do not want to miss out!
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Look for more scholarship fundraising opportunities!
Join the group...Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund on Facebook!
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TRIPS WITH KAY LASKOSKI
Please contact Kay as some trips may have filled 
Contact KAY LASKOSKI for details such as price, venue, and forms at klaskoski37@gmail.com
KAYS TRIPS ARE BEING PLANNED! Here is one to think about!
Join MCREA at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
“A Playhouse Christmas”
Thursday, December 14, 2023
click the link below for the flyer
Hunterdon Hills Christmas Dec 14
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NJREA Questions???
Cal 609 310 4546
This is the NEW NJREA phone number to call when you have a question about almost anything. We will still take your questions and get you the answers, but this is another alternative dedicated to NJREA members in need of assistance.
Extension 1. Officers
2. Pensions
3. Medical Benefits
4. Life Insurance/Survivor Benefits
5. NEA/NJEA Member Benefits
6. Website
7. Mailings
8. PAC Donations
9. Renew or begin a Membership
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MCREA (Morris) Representing at the
SPRING 2023 NJREA LUNCHEON MEETING
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New Legislative Updates on the "Happening Now" tab
Happening Now-click here
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Working After Retirement changes - Teachers and other Professionals
Hello everyone: Governor Murphy has signed legislation that allows certain retirees to return to full-time employment for a limited period while continuing to collect their pension. Please see the attached Research Advisory for more information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the P&B staff member assigned to your zone.
Advisory_Return to Employment of Teachers and other Professionals Final
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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. SEE KAY'S TRIPS BELOW. KEEP CHECKING HOME PAGE FOR CHANGES IN MCREA EVENTS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS.***
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