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LUNCH BUNCH time with MCREA 9/19/23
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! 



9/13/23 – MCREA (MORRIS) LUNCHEON MEETING AT BIRCHWOOD MANOR!
Another productive Luncheon / Meeting to begin the new school year! Of course, we are retired, but will continue to support our active educators and will focus on Fundraising for Scholarships through the Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund (MCREAPF) for graduating students who choose education as their future career.
We want to thank Michael Salerno from NJEA Research, and Eloy Delgado from Government Relations for attending. We were happy to have two politicians, Senator Anthony Bucco and
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn from District 25, who always supported public education.
After a productive meeting and a wonderful meal, we had Trish Chamber pose as “Mrs. Hamilton” as she presented the Life of “Elizabeth Schuyler”, the wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Please support all of our Fundraising events as we post them. Members, you can access our website for all MCREA and MCREAPF events.
See you again soon!
8/30/23 LUNCH BUNCH
MCREA-Morris in the house!
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!
As an ending to summer and the beginning of another school year, today we were at Muldoon’s located at the Rockaway Mall. Visit our website where we will post where our next lunch bunches will be as well as get info about MCREA & NJREA events & activities. Please keep looking at our Facebook philanthropic page for fundraising events. Thank you Elaine Frank Goldfisher for organizing this event as you always get input from all of us on where to go! We are a team!
6/7/23 - MORRIS COUNTY RETIREES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION - MCREA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON at Birchwood Manor
to all the scholarship winners!
5/10/23 - MCREA LUNCHEON MEETING AT BIRCHWOOD MANOR IN WHIPPANY, NJ
Another very successful MCREA Morris Luncheon Meeting at the Birchwood Manor began with our business meeting, our wonderful lunch, and our visit with NJEA Associate Director of Government Relations, Eloy Delgado, ending with entertainment from our piano player and violinist Leah Frank.
Visit our website to get information on our next fundraising event, or scroll through our page and support our scholarship fundraising.
“MCREA - Morris Retirees - we are the daytime faces of MCCEA
and
NJREA - NJ Retirees- are the daytime faces of NJEA”
(Thank you to ”Al Wood” for the quote)
NJREA SPRING LUNCHEON - 4/27/23
MCREA in the House together at Nottingham Ballroom with other retired associations in New Jersey, represented by their county presidents and their members. We continue to support our public schools, our educators, and their students, and with advocacy and united with NJEA, New Jersey public schools are still #1 in the
USA! Congrats! 
4/26/23 - MCREA Morris is in the House at
The Meadow in Randolph, NJ
 We thank Morris County Council of Education Associations (MCCEA) for honoring three of our MCREA retirees...
CHARLES HAAS, CHERYL DOLTZ, and Robert HAVAS as this year’s award recipients at its Friend of Education Celebration for 2023 along with active educator award recipients Joao Goncalves and Tracy Swain. Their ongoing assistance and support for our public schools earned them the honor of being exceptionally honored.
We thank our Morris County students for their musical performances as well as MCCEA Executive Board & Office Staff for inviting us to their eclectic event!
Below are photos of the retiree recipients and MCREA Morris members who came to support them. Visit us for our scholarship fundraising events at Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund
March 22nd CAFE NAVONA 147 Rt 46, Rockaway, NJ -so much fun! Join us next time!
MCREA - Morris LUNCH BUNCH did it again with our fun, loving Elaine Goldfisher, who plans our Lunch Bunch get-togethers while you choose the venue! You can hear the laughter and networking in the whole room take-over at CAFE NAVONA in Rockaway, NJ.
Join us on April 19th at CASA BELLA in Denville, NJ. - Just sent a message to Elaine. You can find her information on our website as well as our next Lunch Bunches and our Member MCREA luncheon meetings.
3/8/23 - MCREA MARCH MEETING / LUNCHEON - ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT THE BIRCHWOOD MANOR IN WHIPPANY!
We Welcome our new members to MCREA and to our March Meeting / Luncheon! Before our meeting, we had vendors who provided discounts through the NJEA Member Discount Program. Our members got a "PASSPORT" to Savings & Prizes, and by completing the "PASSPORT", members were eligible for door prizes.
Another productive meeting where we had our committee reports, old business, new business, and information about our health benefits from a representative from AETNA. Once the meeting was completed, a delicious lunch was served, and we got a wealth of information from NJEA's Tom Predale who gave us an update on Pension and Benefits. We thank all who attended and we look forward to seeing you at our future luncheon meetings and fundraising events.
12/7/22 - MCREA DECEMBER MEEETING / LUNCHEON - ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT THE BIRCHWOOD MANOR IN WHIPPANY!
Today was another successful meeting with a quite a few of surprises added this year.
(Hint - look for a little bird in the photos. Members took a trip to Spain & Portugal, and were amazed with this little bird whistle - when you add water, it sings! Our traveling members performed as birds! To HEAR THEM, go to our Facebook "Morris County Retirees Education Association Philonthropic Fund" page. "Hear" the Pequannock Acapella songs as well!)
Our officers gave their reports as did our committee chairs. Pins were given to our new MCREA members and we welcome them! Thank you to MARY CLEMENTS, NJREA Secretary, for joining us. To add to our scholarship fundraising, we had a "mini trick tray" auction and a"50-50" raffle and we thank our members for participating as we raise money to award scholarships to students who will attend a four year college and choose education as a career. After our business meeting ended, we had our meal and some great entertainment from the Acapella Chorus students from Pequannock High School who entertained us with holiday songs and later introduced themselves adding their goals for post graduation. Between lunch and dessert, auction prizes were called as well as one winner of our "50-50" raffle all for scholarships! Thank you to all who attended and we are looking forward to seeing at our next Luncheon meeting on March 8th!
10/19/22 - MCREA LUNCH BUNCH GROUP DOES IT AGAIN!
MCREA Morris Lunch Bunch group really had fun at “The Exchange “ in Rockaway. They bonded, networked, laughed, and couldn’t stop eating at our informal lunch! Next time? “Hunan Taste”, in November, then “The Barn” in December, then let’s see how they decide! Call Elaine and join us! 

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MCREA Morris OCTOBER 12TH MEETING / LUNCHEON!
Another successful meeting with our MCREA Morris retirees. Our committee chairs discussed relevant issues and business and guess what? We had new members and we are growing! We also had fundraising events with our jewelry sales as well as a "Mini Tricky Tray" to raise money for our scholarships. Do you know we are #1 in New Jersey with the most scholarships awarded to students who choose education as their career goal? During lunch, we had our story teller, JENNIFER RANU!
We hope to see you again at our December Meeting with a few surprises! Thank you to all who attended!
SEPTEMBER LUNCH BUNCH AT VERDE in Parsippany on Rt 53/Tabor Road 9/28/22!
Just a group of retired educators with a lot to say, lots of laughter, socializing, networking, great food, and fun! We can't wait to see you next time! Contact Elaine Goldfisher to sign up!
(In one photo, I'm sorry, I missed a member on the end of a table)
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MCREA SEPTEMBER 7TH LUNCHEON MEETING
Welcome Back, Members!
MCREA Luncheon was another success. Mikie Sherrill spoke as did Darcy Draeger, on behalf of Tom Malinowski. Then Mike Giglio from the Center for Honesty in Education gave a very informative presentation after lunch.
From NJEA Eloy Delgado… "Amazing time with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and campaign surrogate for Congressman Tom Malinowski, Darcy Draeger!
Our members are hard at work for their re-election campaigns!"
6/17/22 - 7/1/22 MCREA TRIP TO PORTUGAL & SPAIN
I missed all this! Glad everyone had a great trip!

Thank you Kay Laskoski for organizing all of Morris County Retirees Education Association’s (MCREA) trips. Many from our association just returned from touring and a river cruise
to Portugal
and Spain! 
Come to our luncheons, open our constant contact e-mails, and follow us on our website morriscountyrea.org and our Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund Facebook group page. We hope to see you soon! More trips coming!
6/8/22 - MCREA MEETING & SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
Another successful Morris County Retirees Educators Association / MCREA / Meeting and Scholarship Awards Luncheon for Morris County public school students entering the field of education and induction for MCREA Officers for 2022-2024. Thank you Petal Robertson for inducting our new officers and Senator Anthony Bucco for supporting our Morris County students!
Have a Great Day! 











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5/15/22 - MCREA TRICKY TRAY FUNDRAISER
5/15/22 - Morris County Retirees Education Association hosted another memorable fundraising event Tricky Tray for Morris County graduating students 
entering the field of education!
Dedicated MCREA members and future members worked diligently unpacking boxes, placing baskets and items on tables, tagging items and making sure all attendees knew where to go! Such organization and dedication in order to be ready to support fundraising for scholarships that will be awarded to Morris County public school students who choose education as a career in their chosen college / university.
Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund / MCREA ROCKS!
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“Congratulations on what seemed like a hugely successful Tricky Tray. Everyone had a blast and got a door prize. Thank you!
Have a Great Week! 










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5/11/22 - MCREA MAY LUNCHEON / MEETING - BIRCHWOOD MANOR
Another successful Morris County Retirees Education Association, (MCREA), Meeting / Luncheon to support public education in New Jersey, fundraise for scholarships, and help keep NJ #1!

A lot of business to talk about & network, a delicious meal at The Birchwood Manor, topped off with entertainment from Karen & Rick “KARIKTER”. On behalf of MCREA, thank you to all who attended!
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Have a Great Day! 











5/1/22 - NJREA 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the NEW JERSEY RETIREES' EDUCATION ASSOCIATION at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ
After two years of postponements because of the pandemic, what an opportunity to be able to attend our NJREA 100th Celebration of the New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ on May 1, 2022!
Thank you from our chair ladies Arlene Grabowski Pepe (hostess with the mostess), and Betty Johnston Levine who was not able to attend at the last minute due to complications with knee surgery. This event could not have been planned without past NJREA President Judy Perkins, current NJREA President Joan Wright & officers, and of course the hard-working NJREA 100th Anniversary Committee! NJEA Officers, past administrative staff, and NJREA MEMBERS enjoyed the events of the afternoon as well as an array of hors d’oeuvres and a delicious meal!
***ACTIVE EDUCATORS, if you plan to retire, contact NJREA. You will continue getting a wealth of information and benefits as well as supporting our schools
and keeping New Jersey #1 in the U.S.A. for Best Public Schools. (NJREA Members visit the new Facebook group page for more information.)
Have a Great Day! 











4/21/22 - MCREA LUNCH BUNCH AT CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL
Another delicious lunch for our “MCREA LUNCH BUNCH”! Morris County Retired Educators in the house at Cinders!
Elaine tries to organize these lunch bunch events with our members to network, laugh, eat, and bond with our retiree friends!
Thank you Elaine Frank Goldfisher for organizing and to all who attended!
Have a Great Day! 











3/9/22 - MARCH MCREA MEETING / LUNCHEON
Another successful meeting was attended by our MCREA Members. we had reports first by our officers then the committee reports. Thank you for information also from ELOY DELGADO, from the NJEA Government Relations Division. Our guest speaker was STEVE EUGENE from NEA MEMBER BENEFITS. What an eye-opener about cybercrimes, identity theft, hacking, and so much more! Photos below are some photos of our Executive Board Members. If you go to our "officers & committees" tab you can contact them privately with any questions. Thank you to our Officers and Executive Board for keeping us up to date, and a special thank you to our MCREA Members who support education issues and attend events.