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The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) is a not-for-profit autonomous arm of the FREA. They manage scholarship monies, screen applications and grant one-year renewable scholarships as monies are available to graduating high school students who plan to become future teachers - educators Orange County, FL. Academic Scholarship Application The Retired Educators Foundation of Orange County, Florida (REFOC) will award $2,000.00 scholarships to qualifying students from the Orange County, Florida, public high schools. The scholarship check is paid to the recipient, not the institution, following proof of college enrollment — college ID and schedule. The following requirements must be met. Applications opens January 15, 2026 and closes March 23, 2026. All submissions and recommendations must be original from the applicant and will be checked for AI use. Eligibility Minimum requirements: Weighted GPA of 4.0 and SAT score of 1200 or ACT of 25. Comple ted application form. Minimum SAT score of 1200 (reading and math) or minimum ACT score of 25 (no Super scoring). Minimum WEIGHTED GPA of 4.0 — to be circled but NOT HIGHLIGHTED on transcript. Updated and stamp ed official high school transcript. One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher. A typed one page essay of no more than three hundred words. An acceptance letter from a college that is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or similar regionally accredited association. Attach a typed sheet titled Extracurricular Activities listing your activities using four columns: Activity Position Held School Year Approximate Hours Attach a typed sheet titled Community Leadership listing your positions and participation in church, community activities, and volunteer services using four columns: Activity Position Held School Year Approximate Hours Attach a typed sheet titled Work Experience listing the following: Position Place of Employment Responsibilities School Year Approximate Hours Use the online Academic Scholarship Application form below to apply:

Orange County Retired Educators Association (OCREA) is a non-profit organization. We are an association of retired teachers and university professors affiliated to the Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) and the National Retired Teachers Association. The Association was formed in 1958 and has grown from strength to strength in over 60 years.  Who We Are We are a non-profit organization of retired educators from every level and position and are affiliated with the Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) and the National Retired Teachers Association. Learn More What We Do Our objectives are to: Operate for educational and charitable purposes Promote the health and safety of retired educators V olunteer in our community Provide scholarships to high school seniors, technical college students, and practicing teachers Learn More

Orange Couty Retired Educators Association - OCREA has several committees, each of which consists of one (1) or more persons. Each committee has its own chairperson. Committees include: By-law Cultural Affairs, The Editorial Team, Hospitality, Information Services, Legislative, Membership Committee...Join Us Orange County Retired Educators Association Committees and Chairpersons OCREA has several committees, each of which consists of one (1) or more persons. Each committee has its own chairperson. By-Laws Prince Kelley Review the OCREA bylaws and submit recommendations for changes. Credit Union Representative Mary Ly nn Williams Represent retired educators’ interests at the Addition Financia l Credit U nion. Communicate information to the membership. Cultural Affairs Joanne McNamara Provide members with information concerning local cultural activities. Encourage mem bers to participate in local cultural events. Serve on the Program Committee. Editorial Team Yearbook: Jennifer Cunningham Kim Stutsman, Ed. D. Janice Quint Prepare, edit, and publish the OCREA Yearbook Newsletter: Janice Quint Publish the Newsletter: "The Retired Educator." Historian: TBD Take pictures of meetings and events and post on social media . Fifth Grade Essay Competitions Debbie Smith Coordinate and set up the 5th Essay at local elementary schools. Hospitality Suzanne Lincoln Coordinate refreshments at all meetings. Plan for the decorations for the February potluck luncheon and May Luncheon. Schedule member volunteers for "Thought of the Day", door greeters,, and food table centerpiece at the general Meetings. Legislative Leanna Isaacson M onitor and report on the health of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Identify and report issues critical to FREA which are being discussed in proposed legislative bills and activities. Membership Cathy Tapley Recruit retired educators and other related personnel to join the local and state association. Collaborate with the Treasurer to keep accurate membership records such as new members, renewals, address changes, deaths, etc. and report updates/changes to the F REA office. Update, print and bring member name tags to general meetings. Serve of the yearbook editorial team. Information Services Pat Franklin Acquire and disseminate current information to members on Personal Safety Health Issues Insurance, Medicare and Social Security Retirement coordination with OCPS and FREA. Necrology Fran Burns Maintain a list of names of deceased members during the year. Conduct necrology service at the Spring Luncheon. Nominating Committee Chair - Christine Woods Submit names of members to be considered for election as officers and directors of OCREA. Parliamentary Committee Christine Woods Advise, when needed, on all matters of the parliamentary procedure according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Serves as By-Law Chair. Programs Monica Johnson Sue Brown The Vice President shall serve as Program Chairperson. Responsible for planning and presenting meeting programs. Publicity Claire Stephens Submit information concerning local and state activities to the news media. Volunteer Services Monica Johnson Communicate opportunities for volunteer services in the community, including literacy training. Collect, record and submit to FREA the total number of volunteer hours served by OCREA members. Select a volunteer of the year and submit appropriate information to FREA. Webmas ter Dick Quint Serve as the primary contact fo r all aspects of the OCREA website. Maintain a functional and easy-to-use website. Update website content in a timely manner.

The Foundation has identified three non-renewable types of scholarships: Academic Scholarships for Orange County Public School (OCPS) graduating seniors; Technical Scholarships for students from Orange Technical College; and an Educators Scholarship for an OCPS teacher working on at graduate degree. The number of scholarships given, and the dollar amount is dependent on the interest generated from the funds in the Foundation account. Technical Scholarship Application This scholarship is for students who attend an Orange Technical College. The requirements are that you are enrolled in a six hundred clock hour or more Career Certificate Program and have completed a semester of work in a chosen field. If selected by the scholarship committee, the recipient will be awarded $1,000. Please use the form below to apply for this scholarship. If this application is incomplete or minimum requirements are not met, it will not be considered. All submissions and recommendations must be original from the applicant and will be checked for AI use. Technical

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FREA purpose is to promote the economic, social, and professional status of retired teachers, exchange of information of value to them; safeguard and improve retirement benefits through legislation; and to promote the involvement of retired teachers in community service. Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) was established to provide for future teachers; Grants to current teachers for special projects; Grants to Educators in Financial Crisis. Florida State Retired Educators Association Board Officers info@frea.org www.frea.org Florida State Retired Educators Association (FREA) Purpose is to promote the economic, social, and professional status of retired teachers, exchange of information of value to them; safeguard and improve retirement benefits through legislation; and to promote the involvement of retired teachers in community service. Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) The foundation was established to provide for future teachers; Grants to current teachers for special projects; Grants to Educators in Financial Crisis. 2024-2026 FREA State Board Officers Harriet Jenkins President Carrie Frye Preside nt-Elect Melanie Waite Secr etary Dr. Gayle Hodges Trea surer Linda Stephens West State D irector Sheila King District VIII Director Anne Fagan Executive Director 8950 9th St. N. Suite 105 St. Petersburg, FL 33702-3047 Division Of Retirement 1-866-446-9377 (TRS 711) https://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/retirement/contact_us FREA Annual Convention May 27, 2026 Zoom Conference from 10:00-3:00 For information contact Janice Quint at ocreajq@gmail.com FREA Meetings

The highest office of the Association is held by the Executive Board which is composed of the Officers of the Association. The officers of the Association include President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and the Treasurer. They are elected by the Board of Directors into these roles. Orange County Retired Educators Association Board Officers and Directors OCREA Officers of the Association The highest office of the Association is held by the Executive Board which is composed of the Officers of the Association. The officers of the Association include President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and the Treasurer. They are elected by the Board of Directors into these roles. Board Officers 2024 - 2025 Janice Quint President Monica Johnson Vice President Kim Stutsman Recording Secretary Maria Solar Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Cunningham Treasurer Board of Directors The Board of Directors consists elected directors, five (5) of whom are elected to be the Officers of the Association. The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Association, formulating of policies and programs, and recommending the policies and programs to the Association members. Each Board member, including ex-officio members, serving on the Board have one vote. 2024 -2026 Suzanne Lincoln (2nd term) Pat Franklin ( 1st term) Chris Daniels (1st term) Christine Woods *Ex Officio - Past President 2023 -2025 Richard Gomer ( completing 2nd term of a resignation) Prince Kelley ( 1st term) Board of Directors Christine Woods 2022-2024 Dr. Gay le Hodges 2020 - 2022 Dr. Sharon Kochlany 2018 - 2020 Dr. Kim Stutsman 2016 - 2018 Dr. Ann Winn 2014 - 2016 Richard Gomer 2012 - 2014 Margie Wells 2010 - 2012 Sue Orth 2008 - 2010 *Carol Egolf 2006 - 2008 *Julia M. Greene 2004 - 2006 Tom Ard 2002 - 2004 *Phyllis Tacey 2000 - 2002 *Deceased Past Presidents

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We are an association of retired teachers and university professors. Our aim is to help retired members who are in financial crisis, give scholarships to high school students in our county who want to study teaching at the university, influence legislation, and to volunteer our time in helping others while keeping ourselves meaningfully occupied. Please donate support OCREA activities.  About OCREA Orange County Retired Educators Association is a non-profit organization, an affiliate of the Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) and the National Retired Teachers Association. The Association was formed in 1958 and has grown significantly in over 60 years. We are an association of retired teachers, university professors and any person who has retired from the education field. Our mission is to promote professional, intellectual, and social well-being of our members, encourage community involvement through volunteerism, and provide educational scholarships. Please donate today to support OCREA activities. Our Objectives To operate for educational and charitable purposes. To promote the health and safety of retired educators in Florida, as well as their social, professional, educational, and economic well-being. To help retired educators to maintain their identity with the educational profession, retain their professional concern for the education of young people, and promote lifelong learning for mature adults. To encourage positive involvement in the community and respond to community needs through existing OCREA programs. By volunteering their time and energy, retired educators have something to look forward to. To provide social opportunities for fellowship among retirees. To assist in preparing active educators and prospective retirees for retirement by promoting and assisting in pre-retirement seminars and workshops. To provide leadership in promoting and monitoring legislation that will affect current and future members’ retirement and health benefits and educational issues. To provide scholarships to high school seniors planning to become teachers. To provide scholarships for educators who wish to continue their education in a master’s degree. To raise funds and donate them to several activities and scholarships. To promote the local programs of the Florida Retired Educators Association and the National Retired Teachers Association. To disburse OCREA funds in the furtherance of the objectives of the Association, as set forth above and in accordance with Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1976. Our Activities Members of our local association, OCREA and our parent FREA, participate in many activities and projects to promote our mutual goals. The following are just a few of them. We support the state legislative committee in various ways. Some of our legislative activities include visiting, calling, writing, and emailing legislators concerning our positions on issues pertaining to retirement legislation and other educational issues that are important to us. We donate regularly to several activities to support both state and local scholarships. Monetary collections at all meetings, and fund-raising activities at district and state meetings are just a few of our activities. Volunteering our time to assist others such as working in schools, hospitals, or churches, tutoring non-English speaking individuals, and serving as docents at local museums and meals-on-wheels, keep our spare time occupied. Providing desserts, other goodies, and household and personal items to The Russell Home for atypical Children and The Ronald McDonald House for families of hospital patients is a popular project. We also collect pop-top tabs for their collection.

We are an association of retired teachers and university professors. Our aim is to help retired members who are in financial crisis, give scholarships to high school students in our county who want to study teaching at the university, influence legislation, and to volunteer our time in helping others while keeping ourselves meaningfully occupied. Please donate support OCREA activities.  About OCREA Orange County Retired Educators Association is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) and the National Retired Teachers Association. The Association was formed in 1954 and has grown significantly in over 60 years. We are a non-profit association of retired school employees and individuals who may not be affiliated with the school system but want to support the mission of the Association. Our mission is to promote professional, economic, intellectual, and social well-being of our members, encourage community involvement through volunteerism, and provide educational scholarships to local Orange County students. Please donate today to support OCREA activities. Our Objectives To operate for educational and charitable purposes. To promote the health and safety of retired educators in Florida, as well as their social, professional, educational, and economic well-being. To help retired educators to maintain their identity with the educational profession, retain their professional concern for the education of young people, and promote lifelong learning for mature adults. To encourage positive involvement in the community and respond to community needs through existing OCREA programs. By volunteering their time and energy, retired educators have something to look forward to. To provide social opportunities for fellowship among retirees. To assist in preparing active educators and prospective retirees for retirement by promoting and assisting in pre-retirement seminars and workshops. To provide leadership in promoting and monitoring legislation that will affect current and future members’ retirement and health benefits and educational issues. To provide scholarships to high school seniors planning to become teachers. To provide scholarships for educators who wish to continue their education in a master’s degree. To raise funds and donate them to several activities and scholarships. To promote the local programs of the Florida Retired Educators Association and the National Retired Teachers Association. To disburse OCREA funds in the furtherance of the objectives of the Association, as set forth above and in accordance with Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1976. Our Activities Members of our local association, OCREA and our parent FREA, participate in many activities and projects to promote our mutual goals. The following are just a few of them. We support the state legislative committee in various ways. Some of our legislative activities include visiting, calling, writing, and emailing legislators concerning our positions on issues pertaining to retirement legislation and other educational issues that are important to us. We donate regularly to several activities to support both state and local scholarships. Monetary collections at all meetings, paperback book sales, and fund-raising activities at district and state meetings are just a few of our activities. Volunteering our time to assist others such as working in schools, hospitals, or churches, tutoring non-English speaking individuals, and serving as docents at local museums and meals-on-wheels, keep our spare time occupied. Providing desserts, other goodies, and household and personal items to Russell Home for Children for families of hospital patients is a popular project. We also collect pop-top tabs for their collection.