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WELCOME JANUARY!
IMPORTANT MCREA NEWS on the "Happening Now" tab!👑⚡️🌟🎂🥮🍸🍹🎼🎼🎻🎸🎷
Support our youth, social justice, & peace in our country!
CONGRATULATIONS JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT, AND KAMALA HARRIS, VICE PRESIDENT!
(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 1/13/21 & before. See 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!
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 >
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MCREAP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE HERE. GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS tab
Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Happening Now-click here
(More from your MCREA President & Legislative info from Tim - keep scrolling down and across for new updates)
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1/9/21 - 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
1/9/21 - 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)
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1/13/21 - NJEA Statement on Murphy's State of the State address
The link below is from the njea.org website. It is good reading for our members - Tim
https://www.njea.org/njea-statement-on-gov-murphys-state-of-the-state-address/
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NJEA NEWS
1/13/21 - COVID -19 Update: Stimulus Bill and DOH Guidance - Go to "Happening Now" tab
1/13/21 - Member Benefits workshop - GO TO Happening Now" tab
1/9/21 - NJEA statement on the violent attack against the United States - Go to "Happening Now" tab
Happening Now-click here
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1/9/21 - DECEMBER 2020 AND ALL ALL NEWSLETTERS ARE HERE! Go to the tab under "MEMBERS ONLY-Meetings, Registrations & NEWSLETTERS"... (ID & Password needed to log in)
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NEXT MCREA GENERAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS - MARCH 10, 2021 - WEAR RED! Go to our photo gallery.
YOU MUST REGISTER - to print the link, go to:
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
2020-2021 Luncheon Meetings - go to our photo gallery for virtual photos!
2020-2021 Membership Meetings / Our first few meetings will be held via zoom - check your MCREA Emails & "Members Only" tabs for information on how to connect! December 9, March 10th, April 23, May 12th, and June 9th.
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11/6/20 - FROM NJREA PRESIDENT, JUDY PERKINS - Go to the "HAPPENING NOW" tab for important info.
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12/26/ 20 New Update and message about Biden's pick for Secretary of Education. Go to the "Happening Now" tab
NJREA received Becky Pringle NEA President's message from Sarah Borgman, the NEA R President. It explains the COVID Relief package Congress just passed. GO TO "HAPPENING NOW" tab
We hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday and a very Happy, Healthy New Year! Let's hope 2021 is a better one!!
Take care, stay safe and be well,
Attached in the "Happening Now" tab is the most recent NEA update forwarded to the NJREA GR Committee. Thank you - Tim
FOR ALL UPDATED Legislative Information - go to the "Happening Now" tab
Online workshops for Member Benefits - Go to the "HAPPENING NOW" tab for links & information
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12/1/20 - NEW HEALTH PLAN WEBINARS & DATES for NJREA Members- GO TO "MEMBERS ONLY_ REGISTRATIONS..." & "HAPPENING NOW" TAB for link & information and to "HEALTH BENEFITS" tabs. MORE DATES ADDED TO WEBINAR!
Retiree Webinars - Each 1.5 hours in length. These dates are still available...Register Now
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & Instructiona are in FOR 2021! Go to the Scholarship tab
2021 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON AND TRICKY TRAY
Information and Reservation Form is here! Click on the links below!
We have scheduled our 2021 MCREAPF Scholarship Luncheon and Tricky Tray for Friday, April 23, 2021, at The Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. The doors open at 12:00 P.M.
***The cost of the event has increased to $48 per person due to the health and safety requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, a very generous benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous has stepped forward to allow us to continue with the $35 fee for the first 200 attendees. When we reach 200 guests the price will go to $48 per person. Those paying $48 will receive a free sheet of Lower Level tickets. We have 30 reservations at this time. That leaves 170 spaces at $35 so get your reservations in ASAP.
We have over 300 great prizes ranging from $50 - $5000. There will be a 50/50, door prizes, Gift Card Hat, and Candy Jar Count. In addition, we have added some new games:
*Mystery Eggs - Every egg has a number that corresponds to a prize bag.
*Birthday Cash Bash - Select a date or several on our calendar and if that date is chosen you will win a great prize.
*Three Little Pigs - There are three piggy banks each containing a gift card. Place your ticket in the bag that goes with the piggybank you want. If your ticket is chosen you can “break the bank” or simply open it to get your prize.
*Odds vs. Evens - Tickets will be placed in every Lower Level ticket bag. The odd-numbered stubs will be placed on one board and the even-numbered stubs will be placed on another one. You decide which you would like to win. Place your ticket in that bag. If your ticket is drawn you win that board. (This will be the first drawing.)
The first 100 people to bring a donation for the Interfaith Food Pantry will receive a gift.
Please join us on April 23, 2021, to help raise money for the MCREAPF scholarships to help our future teachers.
If you are interested in helping that day please give me a call (973-818-1353) or e-mail me at cdoltz@hotmail.com.
2021 W TT MCREAPF SCHOLARSHIP (1)-click here
2021 W Reservation Form-click here
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10/29/20 - NEA Happenings - Log into "Happening Now" tab for links and more information
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Dear In-Crowd Member,
GO TO "HAPPENING NOW" tab for details
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10/29/20 - DID YOU MISS YOUR AETNA REWARD FROM COMPLETING YOUR PHYSICAL OR OTHER EXAM? Go to the Health Benefits tab to see what could have happened!
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A Message from our President Susan Beekman is always in our Newsletters! Go to Members Only - Newsletters, etc.
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HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES FOR OUR RETIREES -GO TO "HEALTH BENEFITS" TAB
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Hi, Just a quick update on our Scholarship Luncheon and Tricky Tray.
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO BE RE-SCHEDULED IN APRIL, 2021
TRICKY TRAY DONATIONS...
Due to the current situation, we will reevaluate the date for the upcoming Fund Raiser. As you can see, we are still working on it. We will let you know the new date and venue as soon as we know.
Perhaps you received a gift for the holidays or your birthday that you really cannot use. Perhaps you were cleaning out a closet and found an item that you purchased, never used, and now cannot remember why you bought it in the first place. Perhaps someone gave you a gift card to a restaurant that you know you will never visit. Maybe you have a basket or two that you no longer need.
Not to worry. The MCREAP Tricky Tray Committee would be happy to take these items off your hands. You can bring the item(s) to the March luncheon or, if you prefer, we can arrange to come to your home to pick up the item(s). As I am sure you know all the profits from the MCREAP Tricky Tray in April 2021 will go towards the scholarships that will be presented at the scholarship luncheon in the spring of 2021..
Just give me a call or text me (973-818-1353). If I do not answer, please leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. See photos of our preparations in the "Photo Gallery". - Thank you, in advance, for your help. - Cheryl Doltz
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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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10/3/20 -
Dear In Crowd Member,
GO TO "HAPPENING NOW" tab for details
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10/29/20 - DID YOU MISS YOUR AETNA REWARD FROM COMPLETING YOUR PHYSICAL OR OTHER EXAM? Go to the Health Benefits tab to see what could have happened.
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UPDATED Legislative Information - go to Happening Now" tab
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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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INFO ABOUT TRICKY TRAY POSTPONED TILL APRIL, 2021, and other news from your MCREA President, Susan Beekman...
Dear Colleagues,
Hoping this finds you all safe and well. It is a bit frightening to be watching the news and reading the paper constantly. I hope you are doing some other things besides that.
In the interest of safety for us all, we have decided to postpone the Tricky Tray that was to take place on April 24th and move it to APRIL, 2021. We will let you know exactly when, as soon as we firm up the date and venue. As you may recall, Andy Zeris is closing his establishment in June. So, Cheryl is working on getting us up to speed somewhere else. In the meantime, we have 160 baskets in a storage unit as well as 50+ door prizes, with more to come. 4 of us worked quietly yesterday to try to give Cheryl and her family her living room back!
I will attempt to be on a conference call this afternoon with NJEA’s Kevin Kelleher. He is talking to all the County Retired Presidents about what the agreement with Mr. Sweeney will mean to us! I will let you know anything I hear of great importance.
To my knowledge, no one has gotten money from Aetna for their co-pays. Hopefully, that will be addressed today as well.
Please let your friends who do not have the internet know about these things so we can stay informed. No decisions have been made about newsletters, Exec. Bd. meetings currently are virtual, and our first two MCREA General Meetings in September & October will be virtual as well. If you have given John a check for May, or Cheryl, a check for the Tricky Tray, you will hear from them at a later date. Hopefully, your phone number was on your reservation form.
Stay safe and well and if you need something, feel free to reach out to us. If we can help you, we will. Susan B
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PILLOWS FOR PATRIOTS (4/5/20)
We have canceled our sewing sessions. However, that could change depending on whether or not we are allowed to visit one another.
In the meantime, I have switched from pillows to masks. They are really simple to make and since we may all be required to use them to go out shopping or whatever we want to do, it is something we can all use.
There are two types of masks. The first is for our medical personal and it fits over their N95 masks as an extra layer of protection. The second type is for your personal use and for your family and friends.
If you would like to help with this project from your home and you have access to a sewing machine please give me a call. My number is 973-818-1353. I will give you the information on how to get a pattern or I can send one to you. I have plenty of fabric and thread if you need any. I can drop it off at your house. (It’s a good excuse for me to get in the car and go for a ride.)
Please let me know if you would like to help. Hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy.
Thanks, Cheryl
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***100th NJREA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CHANGED FROM MAY 3rd TO OCTOBER 4th, 2020 has now been indefinitely postponed.
Refunds will be available upon request for the NJREA 100th Anniversary; please contact Dianne Papadinec regarding refunds for this event dpapadinec@njea.org
The cancellation of the Spring Luncheon and rescheduling of the 100th Anniversary Event will be posted on the NJREA website (njea.org/njrea) with additional information as it develops.
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ATTENTION MCREA LUNCH BUNCH!
Our events for our lunch bunch, for now, have been canceled. We will re-schedule for another time. On behalf of Elaine Frank Goldfisher, thank you for understanding! (Alex)
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Hi, Just a quick update on our Scholarship Luncheon and Tricky Tray.
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO BE RE-SCHEDULED IN APRIL, 2021
TRICKY TRAY DONATIONS...
Due to the current situation, we will reevaluate the date for the upcoming Fund Raiser. As you can see, we are still working on it. We will let you know the new date and venue as soon as we know.
Perhaps you received a gift for the holidays or your birthday that you really cannot use. Perhaps you were cleaning out a closet and found an item that you purchased, never used, and now cannot remember why you bought it in the first place. Perhaps someone gave you a gift card to a restaurant that you know you will never visit. Maybe you have a basket or two that you no longer need.
Not to worry. The MCREAP Tricky Tray Committee would be happy to take these items off your hands. You can bring the item(s) to the March luncheon or, if you prefer, we can arrange to come to your home to pick up the item(s). As I am sure you know all the profits from the MCREAP Tricky Tray in April 2021 will go towards the scholarships that will be presented at the scholarship luncheon in the spring of 2021..
Just give me a call or text me (973-818-1353). If I do not answer, please leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. See photos of our preparations in the "Photo Gallery". - Thank you, in advance, for your help. - Cheryl Doltz
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Contacts-click here
Meeting, Registration & Newsletters-click here
Happening Now-click here
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ADULT NIGHT OF COMEDY sponsored by MCCEA! Join the fun!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH, 2021 - 7PM - REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE BY GOING TO MCCEA.COM BY FEBRUARY 6TH.
(you may need to save and enlarge the flyer for more info)
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BIDEN'S PICK FOR SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
CAROL,
As you and I both know, Carol, a strong education system helps all of us. By educating the leaders of tomorrow, we give everyone a chance at living the American dream. That’s why I’m excited to share that I’ve nominated Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as my Secretary of Education.
Dr. Cardona, the first Latino to serve as Education Commissioner of Connecticut, is a former fourth-grade public school teacher who became the youngest principal in his state. His leadership during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis helped make Connecticut the first state in the nation to ensure that every one of its public school students has a laptop and a high-speed internet connection to engage in remote learning. That makes all the difference in preventing lost school time and closing persistent equity and opportunity gaps.
If confirmed, Dr. Cardona will help carry out my plan to ensure that every student in the nation can get a high-quality education from pre-K to post-high school. Having walked the walk as an educator, administrator, and public school parent, Dr. Cardona has a proven track record as an innovative leader who will fight for all students, and for a better, fairer, more successful education system.
He’ll lead the effort to invest in all students, support educators, and make reopening schools safely a national priority. As a lifelong champion of public education, he understands that our children are the kite strings that keep our national ambitions aloft — and that everything that will be possible for our country tomorrow will be thanks to the investments we make and the care that our educators and our schools deliver today.
I’m honored to share my nominee for Secretary of Education with you today, and hope you’ll join me in giving him a warm welcome to the team.
Joe Biden
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AN OPPORTUNITY FROM CALIFORNIA CASUALTY FOR OUR MEMBERS!
I just wanted to reach out and let you know California Casualty is offering NJEA members skip payments in two months' options this holiday season. We are also offering a free $25 gift card when members complete a new auto quote. If you wish to share this with your members on social media or in email, please consider using the attached image or verbiage below. The link is readyforquote.com/niki
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1/13/21 - Scholarship Fundraiser Flyer
Let's Make All the Holidays SPARKLE!
Click on the link below for instructions and ordering!
MCREA Scholarship Flyer-click here
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WELCOME, PHYLLIS CASEY, OUR NEW MCREA SECRETARY!
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WELCOME KATHY WOOD, OUR NEW 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
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REVISED SCHOLARSHIP TRICKY TRAY FUNDRAISER ORDER FORM BELOW
The Tricky Tray Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon is open to the public. Click on the link and open it in another tab. CALL CHERYL DOLTZ FOR QUESTIONS 973-818-1353
Information and Reservation Form is here! Click on the links below!
We have scheduled our 2021 MCREAPF Scholarship Luncheon and Tricky Tray for Friday, April 23, 2021, at The Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. The doors open at 12:00 P.M.
2021 W TT Newsletter (1)
2021 W Reservation Form
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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. 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!
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!
