Welcome to Morris County Retirees Education Association - MCREA
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WELCOME MAY!
IMPORTANT MCREA NEWS on the "Happening Now" tab!
Support our youth, social justice, & peace in our country!
(Remember Social Distancing this month)
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(Keep checking your e-mail in "constant contact" with your president. Thank you, Alexandra (Alex Protopapas Webmaster)
Check out "EVENTS" & our "Photo Gallery" too!
Joan, Susan V., Susan B., Phyllis, Cheryl, Ron
MCREA Officers - hope to see you soon!
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 did with online teaching and for giving our children the academic and emotional support that they needed 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!
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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MCREAP SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT JUNE 8TH LUNCHEON!
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5/16/22 - ALL MEMBERS: SEND ALL GENERAL MEETING LUNCHEON REGISTRATION FORMS TO JOHN OR SUSAN BEEKMAN
MCREA GENERAL LUNCHEONS POSTED
MAY 11th ANOTHER GREAT MEETING! Go to the Photo Gallery tab for photos!
JUNE 8TH Registration Forms are AVAILABLE NOW!
The deadline is May 31st for the June 8th Luncheon.
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Go to our photo gallery for photos. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, JUNE 8th. Registration IS NOW AVAILABLE IN our constant contact and on our website. Registration forms are posted under the registration tab.
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
The JUNE Newsletter is here!
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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A Message from our President Susan Beekman is always in our Newsletters! Go to Members Only - Newsletters, etc.
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
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So proud to be part of THE MORRIS COUNTY RETIREES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION, INC.
A VERY SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER - 2022 TRICKY TRAY! SEE THE "PHOTO GALLERY" TAB FOR PHOTOS AND INFORMATION.
Cheryl Doltz
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All meetings are held at 23 William Street, Mine Hill, NJ at 1 pm. Questions? call 973-818-1353. Upcoming meeting dates:
MCREAP FUNDRAISING EVENTS such as Silent Auctions, Amazon Smile & more. Click below for more information...
MCREAP FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Keep visiting... www.morriscountyrea.org for more fundraising events to benefit scholarships for future student Morris County educators. 
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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
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Keep looking for Kay's new trips!
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LUNCH BUNCH
Eighteen of our members met for a wonderful lunch in Mine Hill at CindersWood Fire Grill. It was so nice getting together again! See our photos on the "PHOTOS GALLERY" tab.
Upcoming Lunch plans:
Wednesday, May 25 - Muldoon’s (Lower level of Macy's at the Rockaway Mall) @12:30 pm
If you are interested in joining this wonderful group, please contact me at efgoldie@ optonline.net or 973-625-2453 Happy Spring!
"Photo Gallery" for more photos (See "Events" tab for details)
Contact Elaine Goldfisher for Reservations and Information. Elaine Goldfisher at 973-625-2453 or efgoldie@optonline.net
Thank you, Elaine
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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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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 - SEE THE LINKS BELOW
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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HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES FOR OUR RETIREES -GO TO THE "HEALTH BENEFITS" TAB
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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
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KATHY WOOD, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR!
MEMBERS, PLEASE CONTACT KATHY WOOD WITH ANY ADDRESS CHANGES AT woodkathy63@gmail.com
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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If you get and e-mail from the person below to update your info for the MCREA 2022 NEW DIRECTORY DO NOT OPEN ANY LINKS-IT IS A SCAM!
If you have any questions, please contact your MCREA President, SUSAN BEEKMAN.
HERE IS HIS INFO - DELETE AND DO NOT OPEN.
From: Jared C Thiel <jarredcthiel@gmail.com>
To:
Sent: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 7:39 pm
Subject: MCREA 2022 NEW DIRECTORY
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MCREA OFFICER NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS
There will be an election of Officers for MCREA this spring. If you are interested in running for the position of one of the officers, the deadline for nominations is February 1st. Some officers are running for their re-election. Some positions are wide open (ex. Third Vice President) because the person in that office has fulfilled their two-term limit. The offices that we will be voting to fill this year are:
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Secretary
The Elections Committee will send one slate to the Executive Board before the March meeting. For information purposes, the slate will be presented at the March General Membership Meeting. At the May meeting, nominations from the floor will be entertained (must be nominated and seconded) and then those present will vote by ballot. Please consider how you might want to serve this organization.
1st. VP is in charge of programming and is the liaison to MCCEA.
2nd VP runs the Tricky Tray
3rd VP runs meeting raffles and is in charge of the procurement of all gift cards for the Tricky Tray,
All VP's have responsibilities on other committees as well.
Secretary is in charge of taking and sending out minutes to all meetings.
If you are interested in a position, you must send your intentions to Marge McKibbin Favreau at mckfav@gmail.com ASAP, deadline February 1.
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
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JUNE 14, 2022
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW - (Contact Kay for details)
Contact KAY LASKOSKI for details such as price, venue, and forms - klaskoski37@gmail.com
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FREE HOME COVID TESTS - CLICK LINK
Here is the link to the 4 free COVID test kits authorized by President Biden this week. It is very easy to simply fill in your name, address, etc, and each household will get 4 free test kits.
https://special.usps.com/
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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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NJREA - IN CROWD-November-2021
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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SO MANY EVENTS, TRIPS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERS & SO MUCH MORE TO COME!! WE ARE RETIRED, BUT STILL ACTIVE IN MCREA!
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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