Sorting and packing book bags with school supplies will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 22, 26, and 29 at West Gate K-8. (1050 NW Cashmere Blvd, PSL) We have set up two hour shifts. To sign up to volunteer or to find more information on this project please visit: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49ACAB2FA2F58-school
Jessica Parrish, Director of Collaborative Impact, United Way of St. Lucie County
SLCREA member, Bonita Williams, was honored as Florida Retired Educators Association Volunteer of the year and District 9 Volunteer of the year at the FREA award ceremony on May 26.
Congratulations Bonita Williams
Bonita devoted 1930 volunteer hours. She serves in three school, mentors a group of girls, tutors students in math, and assists with coaching a girls’ track team. She is also dedicated to her church, clubs and civic duties. Bonita sponsors and chaperones various youth groups, devotes hours to Florida A&M University Alumni Organization. the Quettes, and AKA Sorority where she is the Baselius.
In addition, Bonita has recruited the most members for SLCREA for 2016 and continues working on 2017.
Bonita is an inspiration or all of us. Thanks, Bonita, for all that you do for our community and SLCREA.
The May meeting of the Saint Lucie County Retired Educators Association will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017. This is a General Membership Meeting and all SLCREA members are invited and encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be a covered dish luncheon at The Crossing Church at 11:30 a.m.
There will be several guests: Representative Larry Lee, our two Scholarship recipients and their families, and our 5th Grade Essay Contest winner and her family.
We will also have door prizes. (if you have small items you would like to have re-gifted, bring it in a small bag to be used as door prizes)
Remember your dues for next year. $55 includes state and local dues as well as local scholarship.
Please attend and support out local students.
Jayden Diago, a 5th grade student at Northport K-8, won the District 9 Essay Contest. Jayden and her family will be invited to our May Luncheon.
The January meeting for the SLCREA will be held at the Cobra Cafe at Fort Pierce Central High School. Our lunch will be prepared by the Culinary Arts Students. Note that the time is different than usual; we will be meeting at 11:00am.
Fort Pierce Central High School: 4101 S 25th Street in Fort Pierce. Drive to the back of the school to park. There you will see an entrance marked “Cobra Cafe”. Walk through the hall and through the doors to the courtyard. The cafe will be on the left.
Lunch will be $10.00 + tip for the students.
To make or cancel a reservation please contact:
Joan McClenny – 772-529-1748, or email 200Len@comcast.net
On Tuesday January, 10, the SLCREA were treated to a trip to Clewiston, FL to experience the world of “SUGAR”. On the trip we were treated to snacks, samples, lunch and more.
SLC Retired Educators Association
October General Meeting
October 27, 2016
11:30 a.m.
The Crossing Church
5200 Oleander Ave.
Ft. Pierce
The Church is located across from the tennis courts at White City Elementary. Follow the driveway to the far back. We meet in the “Pavilion Building”
BRING A SALAD TO SHARE; vegetable, fruit, meat, pasta, etc
GUEST SPEAKER; Mr. Marcus Dixon from the Multicultural Resource Center
REMINDER: Dues $ 55.00 for the 2016-2017 year
Books for Parkway- new or gently used
Caps for Love — plastic without paper inside
BRING A RETIRED EDUCATOR FROM ANY PHASE OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Hope to see you there
Joan McClenny, President
772-529-1748 or 200Len@comcast.net
SLCRE SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED SOCIAL EVENTS
700 W Weatherbee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34082
If you want to go, I need to know right away. I must have your money no later than our next meeting and sooner would be better. I will buy tickets in a block so we can be seated together. And matinee tickets go fast. Call me if you want to go. It is possible that I will need to buy them before out next meeting. You must call. 772 380 0116
The address is:
1660 SW Saint Lucie West and the zip is 34086.
I hope at least of these events interest you. I have several more events to discuss at our next meeting. But theater tickets need to be purchased very soon. I need to hear from you. 772 380 0116, Marguerite Saady
This will be the last reminder about the fall workshop.
Where: North Stuart Baptist Church
When: Thursday September 22…8:00 AM to 1:00PM
Cost: $16.00
Included in the cost of the workshop: continental breakfast, lunch, and leadership training and sharing
We must have commitment by September 7 so that the Stuart unit can plan.
If you are planning to go the the workshop, RSVP to Nancy Hosie by September 7th at nankwh@aol.com or 772-418-9242
The 2016 FREA District 9 Leadership Forum is designed to inform and support both current and potential leaders who are involved with the Florida Retired Educators Association.
Date: September 22, 2016Time: 8:30 a. m. – 2:00 p. m. Place: North Stuart Baptist Church, 1950 N.W. Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL 34994
Cost: $16.00 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)
Make checks payable to SLCREA by September 7, 2016. Send checks to: Nancy Hosie 542 NW La Brea Ave. Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34983