Stay up to date with the activities and programs of Orange County Retired Educators Association. News Corner OCREA 2024-2025 Newsletters Stay up to date with the activities and programs of Orange County Retired Educators Association. Fall 2024 Sept., Oct., Nov., Issue 1 Winter 2024 Dec., Jan., Feb., Issue 2 Winter 2023-24: Dec., Jan., Feb Issue 2 Fall 2023: Sept., Oct., Nov. Issue 1 Spring 2023: Mar., Apr., May Issue 3 Winter 2022-23: Dec., Jan., Feb. Issue 2 Fall 2022 - Sept., Oct., Nov. Issue 1 February, March 2021 November, December 2020; and January 2021 September, October 2020 April, May 2020 February, March 2020 November, December 2019, and January 2020 September, October 2019 April, May 2019 February, March 2019 November, December, 2018 and January 2019 OCREA Newsletter Archive

Orange County Retired Educators Association, OCREA offers two types of membership. One is Active Membership for retired teachers and professors. The other is associate membership for people who are not in the education field but are interested in the well being of retired and aspiring educators. Learn more and become a member. OCREA Membership Application Membership Information for 2024 - 2025 OCREA has unified dues with FREA. The annual amount is $65 (FREA $45 & OCREA $20) $2 fee for processing PayPal/ Credit Card payments. OCREA offers two types of membership. One is Active Membership for retired teachers and professors. The other is associate membership for people who are not in the education field but are interested in the wellbeing of retired and aspiring educators. Details of the membership types are shown below. Annual membership fee is $65. Active Membership The following people are eligible to join OCREA as active members: Any person who has retired from the education field under the Florida Retirement System or the Teacher Retirement System with five (5) or more years of service. Any person who has retired from a professional education system including privately funded or parochial school with five (5) or more years of service. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member can download the application form and submit it together with the membership fee of $65 per annum. Associate Membership Any person interested in the work of the Association and is approved for membership by the Board of Directors of the Association may become a member upon payment of dues and shall have all rights and privileges of Active Members, except the right to vo te, to hold office, or to serve as a delegate to the State Assembly. Retired people and other people who are not involved in education are therefore welcome to join us as associate members. The annual membership fee is $65. There are two payment options below for becoming a new member, a renewing member, or an associate member. For Check Payment Members hip Submission Click here to complete the form online, print it out, a n d then mail it in with a check . Make check s payable to: OCREA (Orange C ounty Retir ed Educato rs As sociation) Mail to: OCREA, P.O. Box 464 Lake Helen, FL 32744 For PayPal or Credit Card Payment Membership Submission Complete the f orm below and click the Submit button Online membership Form Thank you! Jennifer Cunningham treasurer.ocrea@gmail.com 407-712-4529

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 teachers and university professors who 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

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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 20-22, 2025 Renaissance World Golf Village Resort 500 South Legacy Tr. St. Augustine, FL 32902 FREA Meetings

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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 Claire Stephens 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 Tom Ard 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 Nancy Pelser-Borowicz 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.

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