AGENDA

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION 

March 15, 2021 

~~ Agenda Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 

Correspondence 

Secretary’s Report 

Treasurer’s Report

 COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Community Action ~~ Cheryl Eckert 

Health Issues ~~ Kathleen Hasenohrol 

Legislative Issues ~~ Doreen Schultz 

Membership ~~ Trina Tiffany 

Pension ~~ Carol Subera Public Relations/Correspondence ~~ Carol Ballerstein 

Scholarship ~~ Ruby Pinter

 Sunshine & Shadows ~~ Carol Ballerstein 

Volunteer Hours ~~ Karen Winkler 

WREA Foundation ~~ Dorothy Dietsche

 OLD BUSINESS

 Phone Tree ~~ Ruby Thomas 

Birthdays ~~ Doreen Schultz 

Program Schedule ~~ Speaker for April Member Input ~~ any speaker suggestions?? 

NEW BUSINESS May 5, 2021 

Register Now for the 2021 Spring District Virtual Meeting Early registration ends April 21 ONGOING BUSINESS 

Happy Birthday to March born members 

Speaker for Meeting ~~ Jill Underly

    

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February 15, 2021 Agenda

Call dto order/Plledge of Allegiance

Correspondence

Secretary's Report-

Treasurer's Report

Committee Reports

Commlunity Acdtion-Cherly Eckert

Legislative Issues-Doreeen Schultz

Membership-Trina Tiffany

Pension-Carol Subera

Public Relationship/Correspondence-Carol Ballerstein

Sunshine :& Shdadows-Carol Ballerstein

Scholarships-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Kathleen Hasenohrol

Membership-Trina Tiffany

Pension-Carol Subera

Public Relations/Correspondence-Carol Ballerstein

Scholarships-Ruby Pinter

Sunshine & Shadows-Carol Ballersteiln

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

WREA Foundartion-Doroty Dietsche

New Business

Phone Tree-Ruby Thoomas

WREAC Reommends Jill Underbly for State Supertendent

Program Schedule-Speker for March-Dixie Weber

January 21,2021

`COMMITTEE REPORTS

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schultz

Public Relations/Correspondence – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenohrl

Pension – Carol Subera

NEW BUSINESS

Spring District Meeting is May 6, 2020 with our district director: Lynne Kagelmann.

Reminder to all members to continue pursuing potential members for MAREA.  Personal contact is the BEST WAY to encourage a retired teacher, secretary, teacher’s aide, or principal to join us in MAREA.  When you join WREA, you know you are supporting the only association which monitors and keeps our pensions strong!!!

MAREA is looking for a Treasurer and someone to chair the Education Committee.  Please consider!!

Please sign up for a Greeter, Treater, and 5-Minute Spotlight for the future months.

ONGOING BUSINESS

Drawing for the prize from the basket

Let’s thank Kathy and Jerry DeSmet for the treats today and a thank you to Carol Ballerstein for being the Greeter.

January Birthdays sing-a-long!!

Today the food and money goes to Stratford Food Pantry and Carol Ballerstein will deliver it.  Next month, the food goes to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry in Marshfield and Ruby Thomas will deliver it. 

ADJOURN

The program in February will be “Travel Talk” hosted by several members who will share with us their unique experiences while traveling the world.

Today, Cathy Taylor, an experienced Yoga Instructor, will teach us moves to stay healthy!

                                           December 2019

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

Pension – Carol Subera

Public Relations/Correspondence- Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project- Cheryl Eckert

Health Issues- Kathleen Hasenohrl

New Business

Spring District Meeting, led by Lynne Kagelmann, will be MAY 6, 2020. 

Reminder to a few of our members to visit their local school principal with the information on the WREA Foundation Challenge Program.

Ongoing Business

MAREA is in need of someone to take charge of the Education Committee and so please consider volunteering to head that committee.

Drawing for prize from the basket.

Thank you to Dorothy Halle for being the Greeter this morning.  Thank you to Jerry Sjostrom for bringing a Treat for the meeting.

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to all members with a December birthday!!

Today, the food and money goes to the King’s Pantry in Spencer with Dorothy Dietsche delivering the items.  Next month, January, the food is delivered to Stratford Food Pantry with Pat Tietyen delivering.   If you have found that you can’t deliver the food to the local pantry for 2020 and will need a replacement, please let Cheryl Eckert know. 

ADJOURN

 The program for the January, 2020, meeting will have Cathy Taylor helping us with “Healthy Yoga”.  Sometimes we are forced to stay indoors because of the weather; we can still remain active and keep ourselves strong!!

Today is PARTY TIME!!       

                                                 November 2019

Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

Guests /Correspondence

Secretary’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

Pension – Carol Subera

Sunshine and Shadows- Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Public Relations/Correspondence- Carol Ballerstein

NEW BUSINESS

THIS WEEK is National Education Week, Nov. 18-22.   Please try to do something special for the teachers in your school district this week.    Convince them that we are totally behind them!!

Reminder for members who volunteered to visit schools and distribute the information for the WREA Foundation Challenge Program.  (Cindee Loos, Kathy Rauer, Patty Riske, Carol Ballerstein, Kathleen Hasenohrl, Mavis Wood, Carol Subera, Dorothy Halle).

Congratulations to our members who are so very consistent in attending ALL meeting during the year!!  Thank you for your time, attention, participation, and dedication to MAREA.  Ruby Thomas has a surprise for you.

New date to put on your calendar is MAY 6^th, 2020 which is the SPRING DISTRICT MEETING, with Lynne Kagelmann leading.

Next month, we will be having our Christmas meeting and party.  Please bring ONE POUND  (1 lb) of something to the party.   This could be anything – food, “rice”, candy,” bolts”, “screws”, “stones”, “beads”,“nails”.  BE CREATIVE!   Wrap the pound nicely in wrapping paper.   

OLD BUSINESS

Drawing for prize.

Thank you to Cindee Loos and Dorothy Dietsche for being Greeters today.  Thank you to Carol Ballerstein for bringing a treat to this November meeting. 

Let’s sign “Happy Birthday” to all November birthdays!!

Today, the food and money goes to Soup and Socks in Marshfield with Ruby Pinter taking it to them.  Next month, food goes to Kings’s Pantry in Spencer with Dorothy Dietsche dropping it off to them.

We are in need of an Education Committee head.  Please consider the position and talk to Ruby Thomas.

I encourage you to introduce yourself to the group by signing up for the 5-Minute Spotlight. Thanks!

ADJOURN

Today, our speaker will be Nancy Kramer, a representative from AMBA (Association Member Benefits Advisors) and she will speak of all the benefits we can participate in.

                                           October 21, 2019

Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/ Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

Installation of new Secretary and Treasurer

COMMITTEE REPORTS

WREA Foundation- Dorothy Dietsche

Volunteer Hours- Karen Winkler

Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

Pension- Carol Subera

Sunshine and Shadows- Carol Ballerstein

Health Issues- Kathleen Hasenohrl

Scholarships- Ruby Pinter

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Public Relations/Correspondence

Membership – Trina Tiffany

New Business

Ruby Pinter is in need of information concerning our Honorable Members. 

Report on the State WREA Convention held in September at LaCrosse by:  Carol Ballerstein, Ruby Pinter, Carol Subera, and Ruby Thomas.

The decision to increase the WREA Membership dues was made at the convention.   For your records,  the new dues are on the second sheet, starting November 1, 2019.  Please note, Associate members are now spouses of regular members who are/were not involved in public education.  Associate members can also be Parochial Teachers.   Parochial Teachers can belong to MAREA for the yearly  $15.00 dues.

Ruby Thomas will discuss The WREA Foundation CHALLENGE Award Program.  Please volunteer to go to a local school, and give the pamphlet to the principal.  Encourage your school to participate.  Sign up to go to the school on the provided list at this meeting.

Old Business

Thank you to Ruby Pinter for being our Greeter today and Kathy DeSmet for the Treat! 

 Let’s sing Happy Birthday to all October birthdays.

Today, the collected food and money will go to the Circle of Joy in Athens with Cheryl Eckert, Mary Denk, and Carol Ely delivering it.  Next month (Nov.), the food goes to Soup and Socks in Marshfield with Ruby Pinter and Joan Zoellner delivering. 

ADJOURN

Our speaker today is Adam Schnabel, an author, who will be talking about adoption.

November speaker will be Nancy, a representative from AMBA, explaining many of the member benefits on topics of Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Medicare Supplemental Policy, Dental and Vision Insurance,  Tax Deferred Annuity,  and many more benefits not mentioned here.

September 17, 2019

Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/ Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – RubyPinter

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schulz

Public Relations/ Correspondence – Carol Ballerstein

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Community Action Project-  Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenohrl

Scholarship- Ruby Pinter

New Business

REMINDER: Dues need to be paid to Ruby Pinter; they ARE going up for next year.

 Volunteer Of The Year will be decided today.  I am asking the winners from the last 3 years to meet with Karen Winkler after the meeting and the decision will be made!!

Installation of new officers and committee leaders will be during the October meeting.

The State Convention is next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at LaCrosse. (Sept. 23,24,25).

Carol Ballerstein will be our new Secretary and Carol Subera will head the Pension Committee.  A thank you to both of these members.  As mentioned in my email, MAREA is looking for a person to chair the Education Committee. If interested, please talk to either Ruby.

Old Business

Thank you to Mary Denk and Barbara Viegut for being Greeters today and to Dorothy Halle for bringing a Treat!! 

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to the September birthdays (parents were busy on COLD January nights!)

Today, our food stuff and money will go to Trinity Food Pantry serving the Unity area and Karen Winkler will deliver it.   Next month the food stuff goes to Soup and Socks in Marshfield with Ruby Pinter delivering it.

ADJOURN

Today BrigettHenschel and Douglas Darby will be speaking on drug abuse and use.

October speaker will be Adam Schnabel, an author, speaking on adoption.

                                                                June 17, 2019

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guest / Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schutz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenohrl

Public Relations/Correspondence – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

New Business:

Please attend the State Convention in La Crosse, on Sept. 25, 26, 27^th.

The  Executive Board yearly meeting will be July 29, Monday at 11:00 at the Belvedere.  Eating first and then the meeting.

REMINDER – NO meeting in July.

Old Business:

Brat Fry results, given by Ruby Pinter.  Remember, our scholarship money comes from this event.

Let’s remember June and July Birthdays with a song!!

Volunteer hours will need to here at the meeting in September.

Sign up for the 5-minute Spotlight, thanks.

Thanks to Grace Dietel and Eileen Keller for being the Greeters AND the Treaters!   There must be a song or a poem about that!!!

Today’s food stuff will go to St. Vincent de Paul in Marshfield and I am afraid, I do not know who is delivering it.   August food stuff goes to Stratford Food Pantry and Carol Ballerstein will deliver it.

Happy 4^th of July to all!!

ADJOURN

Today’s speaker is Kelly Rasmussen, Nurse Practitioner from MMC, speaking on HEART Health.

May 20, 2019

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guest/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenohrl

Public Relations/Correspondence – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

NEW BUSINESS:

Program committee (made up of officers and any interested members) will meet after lunch to discuss and plan next year’s interesting, educational, and fun programs.  Come join us!!

District Meeting, held on May 9 in Wausau, had 7 of our members present!  Thank you for attending and participating in our organization.  We will give you an overview of the day’s agenda.  HUGE check for our Volunteer Hours was presented!

OLD BUSINESS

Joan needs more help in the Brat Fry, held on June 5^th and 6^th at Festival Foods.  Proceeds go to our wonderful scholarships.  Sign-up sheet will be passed around.

The State Convention is in La Crosse, on Sept. 25, 26, 27, 2019. MARK your calendars.

MAY birthdays – “To Many More Birthdays”!!

Remember to record your volunteer hours and the form needs to be here at the September meeting.  Let’s have a larger check next year for many more hours of “fun”.

Please sign up for the 5 minute Spotlight.  We all want to get to know you, a little better.

Today’s food and money will go to Soup and Socks in Marshfield and Kathleen Hasenohrl will take it.  June’s contributions will go to St. Vincent Food Pantry in Marshfield and Janet Wiemann will deliver it.

Let’s sing “Happy Birthday” to Duane, the great owner of Country Aire, who has provided this lovely room, very nutritious and hot lunches at a reasonable price, and presented with a smiling hostess.    

Thank you Cindee and Dorothy for being Greeters today.Thank you Kathleen for the treat.

ADJOURN

Our speakers today will be our new District Director Lynne Kagelmann and our representative from AMBA (Association Member Benefits Advisors) who will explain the many benefits provided for us.

                                                                            April 15, 2019

Call to order/Pledge of Alliance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Scholarships – Ruby Pinter

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Public Relations/Correspondence – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

New Business:

The annual Studio Art Tour in Clark County will be held April 27 and April 28 (Sat. and Sun.).

Program committee (officers and any interested members) will be meeting after the MAY meeting to discuss any and all ideas for future use in programs.   Programs could be for “information”, “entertainment”, and “amazement”!!   I am asking everyone to think of their own “contacts” and give us some new ideas!

Old Business:

District III Meeting May 9, 2019 (Thursday) in Wausau.   Please consider going and get your registration in. (Cost is $30.00). 

May meeting will have a program about HEART HEALTH with Kelly Rasmussen.

BRAT FRY is June 5 and 6 (Wed. and Thurs.) Sign-up sheet will be passed around. It is for a great cause and “the work” is actually fun to get to know each other.

Today’s food and money will go to Circle of Joy in Edgar, distributed by Kathy Rauen or Barbara Sinz.  May’s contributions go to Soup and Socks in Marshfield, distributed by Kathleen Hasenhorl.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Thank you to Doreen Schultz for being the Greeter and Diane Ritzinger for bringing a treat.

Please consider telling us your story and sign up for the 5 Minute Spotlight!!

Adjourn

Speakers today are Foreign Exchange students from China.  Their advisor will introduce them.

March 18, 2019
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance
Guests/Correspondence
Secretary's Report-Dorothy Halle
Treasurer's Report-Ruby Pinter.

Committee Reports:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Public Relations/Correspondent – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

New Business:
April's meeting will have the Foreign Exchange students

Old Business:
Reminder – District III meeting on May 9th in Wausau AND The State Convention on Sept 25, 26, 27^th in LaCrosse (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
Officer of Treasurer is still open
BRAT FRY is June 5 &6 Sign-up sheet is available at meeting
March donations go to the Community United Pantry in Colby, delivered by Elaine Haas, Carol Subera, or JoAnn Runge.
April food and money go to the Circle of Joy-Kathy Rauen & Barb Sinz delivering.
Thank you to Trina Tiffany for being the greeter and Carol Subera for bringing the treat.
Adjourn
 JoAnnRunge will talk about Thailand,  Ruby Thomas will relate her adventures in Israel, and Carol Subera will highlight her trip to Czech Republic.  

February 18, 2019

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

COMMITTEE Reports:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Public Relations/Correspondent – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

New business:

Cultural Fair, next Saturday at the UW ST.Pt., MARSHFIELD campus is this next Saturday 10-4 FREE admission.  Many performances in two different areas, along with food and things to learn.

The office of Treasurer is still open for an interested person to volunteer.

The MARCH meeting will have our own members in the program.  Traveling has been a pleasure for many of us.  Four members will talk about their adventures while traveling.  Ruby Pinter will highlight her trip to Iceland,  JoAnnRunge will talk about Thailand,  Ruby Thomas will relate her adventures in Israel, and Carol Subera will highlight her trip to Czech Republic.  The “traveling bug” will get all of you “itching”!!!!

Old Business:

Reminder – District III meeting on May 9th in Wausau AND The State Convention on Sept 25, 26, 27^th in LaCrosse (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

Donations go to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry in Marshfield, delivered by Ruby Thomas.

March donations go to the Community United Pantry in Colby, delivered by Elaine Haas, Carol Subera, or JoAnn Runge.

Thank you to Carol Ballerstein for being our Greeter and Jerry Sjostrom for the Treats!!

Speakers for March meeting are mentioned above.

Adjourn meeting.

Speaker for today is Sue Wilford, a member of the Wood County Master Gardeners.

January 21, 2019

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

Committee Reports:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Public Relations/Correspondent – Carol Ballerstein

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

New Business:

Cultural Fair, held at UW Stevens Point, Marshfield Campus, will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 to 4.

Officers needed – treasurer now, secretary in Sept.  Be thinking about how you can serve MAREA.

Plan to distribute health envelopes.

Discussion of program for March featuring MAREA members sharing their travels.

WREA Challenge Award – Public Middle Schools

Birthday song for January birthdays

Continuing business:

Reminder: District III Meeting on May 9, 2019 in Wausau

Donations today go to Stratford Food Pantry, delivered by Pat Tietyen

Food and money in February go to St. Vincent’s in Marshfield, delivered by Ruby Thomas

Thanks to Carol Ballerstein for being the greeter today, and to Mary, Carol, and Cheryl for bringing treats

Jerome Sjostrom will bring treats in February, but we need a greeter.

Speaker for February is Sue Wilford, who is a member of Wood County Master Gardeners.

Adjourn meeting.

Speaker for today is Ashley Frederick from Century 21 Realty.

 December 17, 2018

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/ Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

Committee Reports:

Educational Issues – Diane Ritzinger

WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Legislative Issues – Doreen Schultz

Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

Public Relations/Correspondent – Carol Ballerstein

Pensions – Bruce Stevens

Health Issues – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

Sunshine and Shadows – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action Project – Cheryl Eckert

New Business

Award given to Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Special attention to our generous waitress, here at Country Aire

Central Wis. Literacy Council is asking for volunteers (Crystal Baird)

Rebecca Bauer will present a short explanation of a new program at the UW St.Pt.- Marshfield

P.A.L.

Happy Birthday song for all December birthdays!!

Continuing Business

Reminder: District III meeting on May 9, 2019

Donations go to the King’s Pantry in Spencer and delivered by Dorothy Dietsche.  January donations go to Stratford Food Pantry and Pat Tietyen will deliver the goodies.

Thank you to Doreen Schultz and Trina Tiffany for the great treats today!  Thank you to Joyce Lohr for being the greeter.

Please sign up for future greeters and treaters.   Also “5 Minute Spotlight”!!!

Today is PARTY DAY.  Our speaker for January 21^st meeting will have Ashley Frederick from Century 21.

Adjourn

November 19, 2018

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s Report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s Report – Ruby Pinter

Committee Reports:

    Educational Issues- Diane Ritzinger

   WREA Foundation- Dorothy Dietsche

   Membership- Trina Tiffany

   Public Relations, Correspondents, and Shadow- Carol Ballerstein

   Legislative Issues- Doreen Schultz

   Volunteer Hours- Karen Winkler

   Scholarship- Ruby Pinter

   Community Action Project- Cheryl Eckert

   Health Issues- Kathleen Hasenhorl

New Business

   Continuing report from members who attended the State Convention (Sept. 24-26)

   Report on Thursday, Nov. 1 Pre-retirement Seminar at the Marshfield H.S.

   Comments from members who celebrated “Education Week” with their schools

   5 Minute Spotlight today will be Linda Dosch

Continuing Business

   “Party” plans for the December meeting Dec. 17 (Pope Francis’ 82 Birthday)

   November birthdays

Reminder of the District III Meeting on May 9, 2019 in Wausau.

   Donations to the Community Needs Project go to Soup and Socks, Marshfield with Joan Zoellner and Ruby Pinter delivering the goods.  Next month, December,  the King’s Pantry in Spencer with Dorothy Dietsche delivering.

   Thank you to Joyce Lohr for the November treats and Ruby Pinter being the greeter.  Please sign up for YOUR 5 Minute Spotlight!  And also for greeters and “treat bringers”!

   Next meeting is Monday Dec. 17.  Wear your “UGLY SWEATER” and we’ll party – hardy!!

Adjourn.  Today’s speaker is Ciara Schultz from Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association

October 17, 2018 Meeting

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Installation of officers: President, Ruby Thomas, and President Elect, Cindee Loos

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee reports:

     Public education outreach – Diane Ritzinger

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

     Foundation box – Dorothy Dietsche

     Health – Kathleen Hasenhorl

     Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

Membership –Trina Tiffany

New business:

November 1 Pre-Retirement Seminar (4:30-6:30) in the Lecture Hall at Marshfield High School

     Reports on State Conventionby members attending

Continuing Business:

     Great Things are Happening at the Library

     October birthdays

Door prizes

Reminders:

     District III Meeting – Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Wausau

     Donations to the Community Needs Project today go to the Circle of Joy in Athens, with Cheryl Eckert, Mary Denk, and Carol Ely delivering.  Next month they will go to Soup or Socks, Marshfield, with Joan Zoellner and Ruby Pinter delivering.

     Thank you to JoAnn Runge for bringing treats today, and to Cheryl Eckert for being our greeter.

We need volunteers for treats and being a greeter for November.  Please sign up.

Next month’s meeting is Nov. 19.  The speaker will be from the Committee on Aging talking about resources available in our area for those growing older.

Adjourn meeting

Today’s speaker is Dave Shoepke, retired principal, speaking on “Suicide in an All American Family”.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee reports:                                   

     Education/PR Carol Ballerstein

     WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

     Membership – Trina Tiffany

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

     Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

     Community Needs – Doreen Schultz

     Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

     Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

     Other committee reports

New business

    Retirement Seminar?

    Nomination committee report for president-elect and treasurer

    Election of new officers

    Marshfield Library “Great Things are Happening Here!” invitation – Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018

Continuing business

    State Convention – September 24, 25, 26 – Holiday Inn in Stevens Point.

              Times for workers

              Door prize baskets

              Break-out sessions

    Formers winners of volunteer of the yearmeet today with Karen to choose a new volunteer of the year.

Other

 September birthdays

     Thanks to Karen Winkler for delivering today’s donations to Trinity Food Pantry, Unity.

     Thanks to Jerry and Kathy DeSmet for bringing treats today.

     Thanks to Dorothy Halle for being the greeter today.

  Donations next month will go to the Circle of Joy, Athens, with Cheryl Eckert, Mary Denk, and Carol Ely delivering.

In October, speaker will be Dave Shoepke, retired principal – Father of Suicide from an All American Family

Meeting adjourned.

Speaker today is Deb Delie, Marshfield Lions Club Puppy Raiser- Leader Dogs

AUGUST 20, 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee reports:

     Education/PR – Carol Ballerstein

     WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Membership – Trina Tiffany

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

 Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

     Community Needs – Doreen Schultz

     Other committee reports

New business:

     Introduce first year teachers – Carol Ballerstein

     Retirement planning seminaris tentatively planned for Nov. 1

     A reminder that our bylaws state that our membership is open to private schools as well as public.

     Need someone to take over Community Service committee in October

Continuing business:

     Brat fry report – Joan Zoellner

     Report from Executive board meeting – Dorothy Halle

     Final sign-up to work at State Convention in September

     Former volunteers of the year meet with Karen Winkler after September meeting to choose volunteer of the year for this year. (Ruby T., RomelleBymers, Kathleen Hasenhorl, Joan Zoellner, Carol Subera)

Other:

    June, July, and August birthdays

 Spotlight on Carol Subera (travel experience)

    Save the date:  September 24-26 for WREA State Convention - Holiday Inn in Stevens Point

    Thanks to Doreen Schultz for being the greeter.

    Thanks to Carol Ballerstein for delivering today’s Community Needs donations to Stratford Food Pantry.

     Next month’s donations will go to Trinity Food Pantry, Unity area - Karen Winkler delivering.

     Speakers today are Linda and Bill Bauer, speaking on their trip to Cuba

     Speaker on September 17 is Deb Delie, Marshfield Lions Club/Puppy Raiser – Leader dogs.

                                                     June 18 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee Reports:  

     Education/PR – Carol Ballerstein

     Membership – Trina Tiffany

     Sunshine and Shadows - Ruby Pinter

     Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

     Other

Continuing business:

     Brat Fry sign up – June 20

     Treasurer position

     Greeters needed and someone to bring treats for August and September.

New business:

     First year teacher guests.

Retirement planning seminar this fall?

Meeting for anyone interested in helping Trina with the membership committee immediately after this meeting.  Ideas are welcome for getting new members.

     Executive board meeting – Monday, July 9 at Belvedere Supper Club at 11:00 a.m.  Invited are officers and incoming officers, committee chairs, and anyone else interested in the operation of the organization. 

Jane Wagner – Marshfield athletic facility fundraising.

Today’s donations go to St. Vincent DePaul in Marshfield with Janet Wiemann delivering.  Thank you.

Next month, donations will go to the Stratford Food Pantry with Carol Ballerstein delivering.

Meeting adjourned.

Speakers today are Bryce and Maxine Luchterhand sharing their experience of visiting Viet Nam.

May 21, 2017

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:

Guests

Corrresponsence

Sercretary's Report

Treasurer's Report

Committee Report:

Education/PR-Carol Ballerstein

Pension-Bruce Stevens

Legislative-Barry Brubaker

Membership-Trina Tiffany

Sunshine and Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

Other 

Continuing Business:

District Meeting report-Carol Subera and Ruby Pinter

Emeritus Membership for Vivian Kramer

Progress of nominating committee for president-elect and treasurer

New Business:

Meeting to work on program after this meeting

Brat Fry sign up for Wednesday, June 20

Postcards from WREA to sent to lapsed members

Field Trip in July?

State Convention September 24-26 in Stevens Point

WREA wants us to invite current teachers to Colin Hanson's talk on Monday night

How much can we contribute to the meals for each current teacher attending?

Sign up to serve as a greeter or usher in the morning Tuesday and Wednesday

Spotlight on Travel Carol Subera

Thanks to Ruby Thomas for bringing treats and Dorothy Halle for being the greeter.

This month's donations will be split between Circle of Joy Edgar and St. Vincent's Food Pantry in Marshfield

Speakers for June will be Bryce and Maxine Luchterhand

Speakers to day are: Mia Heilmann from Germany and Mia Anderson and  Ida Nielson from Denmark

APRIL 16, 2018

Meeting cancelled because of a snowstorm 

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests

Correspondence

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee reports:

     Education/PR – Carol Ballerstein

     Health – Kathleen Hasenhorl

Legislative – Barry Brubaker

     Membership – Trina Tiffany

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

     Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby

     Scholarships – Ruby

     Other

Continuing business:

     District III Meeting – Eau Claire on May 2

     Brat fry – Wednesday, June 27

     Emeritus and honorary status for members

     Progress of nominating committee for president-elect and treasurer

New business:

     Meeting to work on program for 2018-19 after May meeting.

     Suggestion that members share the hour doing a short “Spotlight on Travel” for one of the meetings.

Thanks to Ruby Thomas for bringing treats and to Dorothy Halle for being the greeter.  Food pantry donations today will go to Circle of Joy in Athens.  Thanks to Linda Christianson, Kathy Rauen, and Barb Sinz for delivering.  Next month they will go to Soup or Socks in Marshfield with Kathleen Hasenhorl delivering.

Speakers: Mia Heilmann from Germany and Mia Anderson and Ida Nielsen from Denmark.

MARCH 19, 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests/Correspondence

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee reports:

            WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

            Education/PR – Carol Ballerstein

            Community Action – Doreen Schultz

            Membership – Trina Tiffany

            Legislative – Barry Brubaker

            Pension – Bruce Stevens

            Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter

            Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

            Other

New business:

            Brat fry – Wednesday, June 27 (one day only)

            HIighlights of the WREA Convention Sept. 24-26, 2018 in Stevens Point

            February and March birthdays

            Emeritus and honorary status for members

Continuing business:

           Nominating committee for president-elect and treasurer.

           Bill and Linda Bauer will do their presentation on Cuba in August, 2018.

           Thanks to Carol for being the greeter today and Mary, Cheryl, and Carol for the treats.  Today, the donations will be split between St. Vinnie’s and CUP in Colby.  Thanks to Ruby Thomas and Elaine, Carol, and JoAnn for delivering them.

            We need a greeter and someone to being treats and do a 5 minute spotlight in April.

            Speakers in April will be exchange students from Spencer: Mia Heilmann from Germany and Mia Anderson and Ida Nielsen from Denmark.

Adjourn meeting

Speakers: Larry and Ann Scheckel

February meeting cancelled because of the weather.

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Guests

Correspondence

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Committee reports:

     Education/PR – Carol Ballerstein

     Community Action – Doreen Schultz

     Membership – Trina Tiffany

     Legislative – Barry Brubaker

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

     Sunshine and Shadows - Ruby

     Scholarships - Ruby

New business:

     Cultural Fair – Saturday, Feb. 24

     Sneak peak at WREA Convention Sept. 24-26, in Stevens Point

     February birthdays

Continuing business:

     Nominating committee for president elect and treasurer to be elected in Sept.

Thanks to Carol for being the greeter today, and to Mary, Cheryl and Carol for the treats.  Donations will go to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry with Ruby Thomas delivering.  Next month, donations will go to CUP, Colby, with Elaine, Carol, and JoAnn delivering.   We need a greeter and someone to bring treats in March.

Speakers for March are Larry and Ann Scheckel from Tomah speaking about growing up on a farm, going to a one room school, and their presentation is based on a book: Seneca Seasons: A Farm Boy Remembers.

Adjourn meeting.

     Speakers:  Linda and Bill Bauer: Exploring Cuba

JANUARY 15, 2018

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence/guests

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report                   

COMMITTEE REPORTS:                                         

            Membership – Trina Tiffany

            Community Action – Doreen Schultz

            Pension – Bruce Stevens

            Legislative – Barry Brubaker             

WREA Foundation- Dorothy Dietsche

            Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

NEW BUSINESS:

            Scholarships have been awarded to Valerie Licciardi and Kyra Handrick.

            Nominating committee for election of treasurer and president-elect.

            Pledge cards for recruiting new members

            January birthdays

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

            Next meeting with WREA staff about the State Convention is Wednesday, January 17 in Stevens Point.

            Thank you to Mary and Barb for being greeters, and to Jerry for the treats.

Next month, Mary Denk, Cheryl Eckert, and Carol Ely will bring treats.  We need a greeter and someone to do a 5 minute spotlight.

            Donations today will go to the Stratford Food Pantry, and next month, they will go to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry.

            February program will be Bill and Linda Bauer – Cuba presentation

Adjourn meeting.

 Speaker – James (Pep) Washburn – One World, One Family of Man, One Creator of all.  Author of “Touching Spirit: The Letters of Minominike” and “Beyond the Last Oak”

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATIORS’ ASSOCIATION

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence/Guests

Secretary’s report                                                              

                                                                                                                          

COMMITTEE REPORTS:                                                                           

              Membership – Trina Tiffany                                                                               

              Kathleen Hasenhorl-Health                                                                        

              Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                                      

              Sunshine and Shadows/Scholarship – Ruby Pinter            

             Pension – Bruce Stevens                                                                   

             Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler                                                                 

             Other                                                                                              

            Quilt drawing              

                                                                                                                                            

NEW BUSINESS:

Planning meeting for State Convention. We will meet again on Wed., Jan. 17 from 10 to 3 in Stevens Point.  We signed up to being 4 members to act as greeters and ushers.  Each unit is to provide 3 gift baskets worth $25.  Convention is Sept. 24-26 in Stevens Point.

Christmas cards sent to shut-ins.

Collection for kitchen and wait staff at Country Aire.

Part-time job openings.

Fraudulent phone calls from Quartz

              December birthdays

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

Thanks to Dorothy Dietsche for delivering donations to King’s Pantry in Spencer.  Next month, Mary Denk and Barb Viegut signed up to be greeters. And Jerry Sjostrom will bring treats.

Adjourn meeting.

Drawing for quilt, table runner and other donated prizes.Games – Carol Subera

 Entertainment-Crossroads Harmony

NOVEMBER 20 MEETING

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence

Secretary’s report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Membership – Trina Tiffany

Pension – Bruce Stevens

PR/Education Grant – Carol Ballerstein

Community Action – Doreen Schultz

Legislative – Barry Brubaker

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

NEW BUSINESS:

Invitation from AnnalieceRhynes to co-host the 2018 WREA Annual Convention in Stevens Point on September 24-26, 2018

Do we want an ornament exchange again this year at Christmas?

Volunteer opportunity at Youth Net after school program at Sacred Heart School

Five minute spotlight – Eileen Keller

CONTINUING BUSINESS

              American Education Week –Nov. 13-17

              Great Things are Happening at the Library

              More about the WREA Convention

              Chance to win quilt and other neat prizes – names will be drawn at the Dec. meeting

             

Thanks to Trina and Doreen for bringing treats, and to Diane Ritzinger for being the greeter.

We need a greeter for December.

Thanks to Joan and Ruby for delivering to Soup or Socks today.  Next month, donations will go to King’s Pantry in Spencer and Dorothy Dietsche will deliver.

In December, after a short meeting, we will have some games and then entertainment by Crossroads Harmony. 

Adjourn meeting

Speaker from Big Brothers, Big Sisters

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence/Guests

Secretary’s report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Membership – Carol Ely and Trina Tiffany                                                                                                                                 

PR/Education grant -      CarolBallerstein                                                                                                                                  

Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                                                                                 

Sunshine and Shadows/scholarship – Ruby Pinter                                                                          

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler                                                                                                        

Other committee reports

NEW BUSINESS:

Installation of secretary, Dorothy Halle

Part time work with Info group – contact number – Sue Zabran 402-836-6200 or Sue.Zabran@yeslifecyclemarketing.com

Report on WREA Convention in Elkhart Lake –Carol B., Doreen S.,  and Ruby P.

CONTINUING BUSINESS:                                                                                                                                                            

 Chance to win quilt and other neat prizes                                                                                                                       

Library “Great Things are Happening” at Marshfield Library, Nov. 5, 2017                                Dues reminder

Thanks to Janet Wiemann for being our greeter and Joyce Lohr for the treats.  Next month, Trina Tiffany and Doreen Schultz will bring treats, and Diane Ritzinger will be the greeter.  

Eileen Keller will give a 5 minute spotlight.

Thanks to Cheryl Eckert, Mary Denk, and Carol Ely for delivering donations to Circle of Joy in Athens.  Next month, donations will go to Soup or Socks, Joan Z. and Ruby P. delivering.

Adjourn meeting to hear speaker - Jeannie Tucker, AARP, speaking on the Fraud Watch Network

November speaker will be someone from the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance                                                                                                                                                                                            

Correspondence/Guests                                                                                                                                                                             Secretary’s report – Dorothy Halle                                                                         

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee reports:                                                                                                                                                                                                          

  Membership – Trina Tiffany

                                                                                                                                                                    PR/Education grant – Carol Ballerstein  

  Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                                                                                                                                            

Legislative – Barry Brubaker                                                                                                                                                                           Pension – Bruce Stevens                                                                                                                         Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche 

Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter                                                                                                 Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

New business:                                                                                                                                                                                                              

  Election of secretary for 2017-219                                                                                                                                                        

Chance to win quilt – Mary Denk             

Continuing business :    

Dues are being collected by Marlene Broeske.  You may pay your MAREA dues and state WREA dues and she will send the state dues in for you.  Fill in the information on the envelope completely.           

Programs for next year                                                                                                                                                                                              

 Reports due to state on September 30.  Need volunteer of the year.             

  Sign up to be greeters, bring treats, and to do a 5 minute spotlight

September birthdays                                                                            

5 minute spotlight – Annette McCabe

Thanks to Ruby Thomas for being the greeter today and to Anne Teska for bringing treats.  Next month Janet Wiemann and Cindee Loos will be greeters and Joyce Lohr will bring treats.  Carol Ballerstein will do the 5 minute spotlight.       

Thanks to Karen Winkler for delivering donations to the Trinity Food Pantry in Unity.  Next month, donations will go to Circle of Joy in Athens.  Cheryl Eckert, Mary Denk, and Carol Ely will deliver them.

Next month, our speaker will be Jeannie Tucker, American Association of Retired Persons, speaking on the topic “Fraud Watch Network”.  Thanks to Kathleen Hasenohrl for arranging this speaker.

State WREA Convention to be held October 2-4 at Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI.

Meeting adjourned.

Speakers today are Melissa Kampmann and Aric Burch, speaking on planned giving.

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING

August 21, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence/Guest

Secretary's Report-Dorothy Halle

Treasurer's Report-Marlene Broeske

Committee Reports:

Membership-Carol Ely

PR/Education Grant-Carol Ballerstein

Legislative-Barry Brubaker

Pension-Bruce Stevens

Scholarship/Sunshine and shadows-Ruby Pinter

Other Committee reports

 New business

Report on Executive Board Meeting-Dorothy Halle

Chance to win quilt-Mary Denk

New membership chairman-Trina Tiffany-needs committee to help her, especially with recruitment

Emergency Health Envelopes Restated

Continuing business

State initiative for collecting school supplies

Programs for next year

Emergency health envelopes

Reports due to state on September 30

Officers please meet after September meeting to sign reports

Past volunteers of the year please meet after Sept. meeting to choose new volunteer  of the year  

July and August birthdays

Thanks to Carol Ballerstein for delivering to the Stratford Food Pantry today.  In September donations will be going to Unity Food Pantry in Unity.  Karen Winker will deliver them.

Next month Ruby Thomas will be a greeter, and Anne Teska will bring treats.  Thank you.

Speaker today is Mary Javis from Wausau, speaking on Public School Financing.

In September our speakers will be Melisson Kampmann and Aric Burch, speaking on Planned Giving.

2017 WREA Convention to be help Oct. 2-4 at Ostoff in Elkhart Lake.  Registration is in WREA news.

JUNE 19, 2017

Program: Kristine Hafferman, music teacher at Edgar Middle School and her students.  They won the Challenge Award from WREA Foundation last year.

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Correspondence/Guests

Secretary’s report – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee reports:

              Membership – Carol Ely

              PR/Education grant – Carol Ballerstrin

              Community Action – Doreen Schultz

              Pension – Bruce Stevens

              Scholarship/Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

              Other committee reports

New business:

              New District Director – Ruth Wood from River Falls

              Volunteer of the year award – Romelle Bymers

             

Continuing business:

              Brat fry report – Joan Zoellner

              Programs for next year

Five minute spotlight – Cindee Loos

             

June birthdays

Thanks to Kathleen Hasenohrl for serving as a greeter today and for the treats.

There is no MAREA meeting in July.  In August, Janet Wiemann and Cindee Loos will bring treats, and Doreen Schultz and Trina Tiffany will be greeters.

Today’s donations will go to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry with JanetWiemann delivering.  In August, they will go to the Stratford Food Pantry with Carol Ballerstein delivering.

Meeting adjourned.

MAY 15, 2017

MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING

MAY 15, 2017

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/CORRESPONDENCE

SECRETARY’S REPORT- Dorothy Halle                                                   

TREASURER’S REPORT – Marlene Broeske                                                                         

Committee reports:                                                                                                             

              Membership – Carol Ely                                                                     

              PR/Education grant – Carol Ballerstein                                             

              Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                                 

              Pension – Bruce Stevens                                                                                   

              Scholarship/Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter                             

                             Death of Donna Pauls – WREA                                                  

              Other committee reports                                                                       

New Business:

              Report on District III Meeting – Carol Subera, Carol Ballerstein, Barry Brubaker, others

              Facsimile check for volunteer hours

              Volunteer of the year

              5 minute spotlight – Cindee Loos

Continuing business:

              Brat fry (June 1 and 2) – Joan Zoellner

              Meeting to plan programs for next year to be held after this meeting.  Officers and anyone else with program ideas are invited to attend.  Should we have a field trip?

              May birthdays

              Thanks to Dick and Dorothy Halle for the treats and for being the greeters.  Next month, Kathleen Hasenohrl will bring treats and will also be the greeter.  Thanks to all of you.

              Today’s donations go to Soup or Socks, with Kathleen Hasenohrl delivering.

              Next month’s donations will go to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry with Janet Wiemann delivering.

Speaker today is Claire Romanek, the Bluebird Lady.  This program was arranged by Doreen Schultz.

Next meeting is June 19, and we will have the winner of last year’s Challenge Award from Edgar Middle School –Kristine Hafferman and some of her students. Janet Wiemann will give a 5 minute spotlight.

MEETING AGENDA – MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION                   MARCH 20, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Guests

Minutes of February meeting

Treasurer’s report

Correspondence

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

              Membership – Carol Ely

              Education – Diane Ritzinger

              Public Relations – Carol Ballerstein

              Community Action – Doreen Schultz

              Health – Jackie Behringer

              Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

              Pension – Bruce Stevens

              Scholarship/Sunshine and Shadows – Ruby Pinter

             

NEW BUSINESS:

              Nominating committee for MAREA secretary to be elected September, 2017

              Sign up for brat fry – Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2

              Program suggestions for next year

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

              District III Meeting to be held here April 20, 2017 – Carol Subera

                             Encourage attendance

                             Sign up to help 

                             May pay Mary Denk today for registration ($25 for early registration)

Kathleen Hasenhorl made corrections on MAREA bylaws

              Thanks to Jerry and Kathy DeSmet and Bruce and Karen Stevens for bringing treats and being the greeters today.

              Next month’s greeter will be Joyce Lohr.  Shari Stangl will bring treats.  Thanks!

              Today, the Community Action donations will go to CUP in Colby.  Thanks to Elaine Haas, Carol Subera, and JoAnn Runge for delivering the items.

              In April, donations will go to Circle of Joy in Edgar with Linda Christianson, Kathy Rauen, and Barb Sinz delivering.

             

TODAY’S SPEAKER is Doug Seubert from Marshfield speaking on dementia and how he got started on the Dementia Friendly Community Project, Purple Angels.

NEXT MEETING - APRIL 17:SPEAKERS will be foreign exchange students:

              Jordan Veigl from Germany attending Spencer High School and

              Jenny Nuescher from Germany attending Colby High School

District III Meeting – April 20, 2017 at Country Aire

              Registration 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.  Meeting: 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

HAPPY St. PATRICK’S DAY

                    

MEETING AGENDA – MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION              FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Guests

Minutes of January meeting as printed

Treasurer’s report

Correspondence

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

     Legislative – Barry Brubaker

     Membership – Carol Ely

     Education – Diane Ritzinger

     Public Relations – Carol Ballerstein

     Community Action – Doreen Schultz

     Health – Jackie Behringer

     Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

     Pension – Bruce Stevens

     Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

     Sunshine & Shadows – Ruby Pinter

     Other

NEW BUSINESS:

     Brat fry dates – Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 – Joan Zoellner

     Vote on revision of by-laws

New committee representatives needed for WREA Legislative Committee and newly formed WREA Nominating Committee and a new District III Director needed

District III Meeting to be held here on April 20 – Carol Subera

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

     This month’s food pantry is St. Vincent’s Food Pantry in Marshfield with Ruby Thomas delivering

     Next month’s food pantry is CUP, Colby, with Elaine Haas, Carol Subera, and JoAnn Runge delivering

     Thank you Linda Christianson and Barb Sinz for the treats today and also for being the greeters.

     The greeters for the March meeting will be Jerry and Kathy DeSmet and Bruce and Karen Stevens.  They will also bring the treats.

     February birthdays

SPEAKER – SALLIE WYLIE, Exploring the world on a bicycle

DATES TO REMEMBER:

     Monday, March 20 – next meeting  includes a 5 minute spotlight by Cindee Loos

     April 20, 2017 – District III Meeting here at Country Aire, Stratford, WI (hosted by MAREA)

     October 2-4, 2017 – WREA State Convention at Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI

MEETING AGENDA – MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION             JANUARY 16, 2017

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Guests

Minutes of December meeting as printed – Dorothy Halle

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Correspondence

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public education and PR – Carol Ballerstein and Diane Ritzinger

Sunshine & Shadows/Scholarship – Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Doreen Schultz

Legislative – Barry Brubaker

Membership – Carol Ely

Pension – Bruce Stevens

NEW BUSINESS:

Report on revision of MAREA by-laws – Ruby Thomas

District III Meeting on April 20 – Carol Subera

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

This month’s food pantry is Stratford Food Pantry – Pat Tietyen delivering

Thank you Mavis Wood for the treats

Thank you Pat Tietyen for being the greeter

Next month’s treats will be provided by Linda Christianson and Barb Sinz.

Linda and Barb will also act as greeters for the February meeting.

We need someone to do a 5 minute spotlight in February.

January birthdays

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

February 20 – next meeting

March 27, 2017 - Legislative and Membership Training Seminar

-          9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. in Wausau

-          One member for each session from each unit

April 20, 2017 – District III Meeting here at Country Aire, Stratford WI (hosted by MAREA)

October 2-4, 2017 – WREA State Convention at Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI

MEETING AGENDA – MARSHFIELD AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION               December 19, 2016

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Guests

Minutes of November meeting as printed + correspondence

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Education and PR – Carol B. and Diane R.

Sunshine & Shadows and Scholarship – Ruby P.

Volunteer hours – Karen W.

Community Action – Doreen S.

Legislative – Barry B.

Membership – Carol Ely

Pension – Bruce S.

NEW BUSINESS:

Christmas cards to honorary and emeritus members

Summary of Red Apple Express

            Financial Fitness Challenge

Residents question public school money going to private schools

            Spotlight on public education

            Explanation of why the scholarship program was dropped

            WREA Member Benefits Travel

                             Holiday Vacations – 5% discount for you and fellow traveler

                             Orlando discounts

                             Cruise and Vacation – 4% on base fare

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

Changes to by-laws will be presented at the January meeting, voted on in February

This month’s food pantry is King’s Pantry in Spencer – Dorothy Dietsche delivering

2017 schedule for the Community Needs Project -  Doreen Schultz

Thank you Jerome Sjostrom for bringing treats today, and for being the greeter.

Next month’s treats will be provided by Mavis Wood and Pat Tietgen will be the greeter.

December birthdays

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

January 16, 2017 – next meeting – speaker will be Josiah Groth (Foot Reflexology)

February 1, 2017 – Challenge Award Application Deadline (for high schools)

April 20, 2017 – District III Meeting here at Country Aire, Stratford, WI

October 2-4, 2017 – WREA State Convention at Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MAREA

MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Call to order/ Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

Minutes of October meeting as printed

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public education and PR – Carol B. and Diane R

Sunshine and shadows/Scholarship – Ruby P.

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community action – Doreen Schultz

Legislative – Barry Brubaker

Membership – Carol Ely

Sign up to contact district superintendent in your district

Pension – Bruce Stevens

NEWBUSINESS:

Install president-elect – Ruby Thomas

List of programs 2016-17

Committee to look at MAREA by-laws

CONTINUING BUSINESS:

Report on keynote speaker at convention – Carol Ballerstein

5 minute spotlight – Harry Toufar

This month’s food pantry – Soup or Socks, Marshfield – Mike and Nancy Young

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda October 17, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

*Installation of Officers

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed  +Correspondence

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske            

Committee Reports:                                                                 

Public Educ & PR –  Diane R/CarolB     

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                 

Foundation –Legislative – Barry Brubaker                   

Membership - Carol Ely                              

Pension -  Bruce Stevens                                                      

New Business:Ending

WREA State Convention on Sept. 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids – Reports        

Attendance

Honor Roll   

Continuing business:           

Reports due to the state WREA – all turned in before September 30.

5 minute spotlight -  Harry Toufar

This  month’s food pantry   - Circle of Joy/Athens –Ely, Denk, &Eckert

Next month’s food pantry  -  Soup & Socks, Marshfield – Mike and Nancy Young

Thank you Trina Tiffany & Darlene Schultz for being  the greeters

 Thank you for bringing the treat – Carol Ely, Cheryl Eckert & Mary Denk   

 November greeter and treats needed.

Other:

October birthdays

November program – Donald Hasenohrl, Legislative Perspectives                        

Adjournand introduce program-  WREA Executive Director Diane Wilcenski

“Memory is often less about the truth than about what we want it to be.” – author David Halberstam

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda September 19, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests
Minutes of the last meeting – as printed  

Correspondence

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                              

 Committee Reports Public Educ & PR –  Diane R/CarolB                  Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Doreen Schultz                                 

Legislative – Barry B / Pension –

Membership - Carol Ely                              

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche                                              

WREA State Convention is on Sept. 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids - Update              

Announce volunteer schedules                                                                                                    

 State Reports due in September – favorite program, favorite community project 

Community food pantry drawing – how do you feel?  Continue?           

Continuing business:       

Election of officers

5 minute spotlight -  Trina Tiffany                   

This  month’s food pantry   - Community United Pantry, Colby -Dietel& Keller

Next month’s food pantry  -  Circle of Joy/Athens –Ely, Denk, & Eckert

Thank you Joyce Lohr for being  the greeter and bringing the treat

October greeters – Trina Tiffany & Darlene Schultz                            

October treat – Carol Ely, Cheryl Eckert & Mary Denk

Other:

September birthdaysOctober program - Install Officers

 WREA Executive Director Diane Wilcenski                       

 Adjournand introduce program –Kirk Rodman, “High Ground”

Agenda August 15, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

 Minutes of the last meeting & Executive Board meeting– as printed Correspondence

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                                           

Public Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R             

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter 

 Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                           

 Foundation –Legislative – Barry Brubaker

Scholarship –

Membership - Carol Ely                                             

Other reports?                                                                        

New Business: WREA State Convention is on Sept. 27^th & 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids -

 Update: Announce delegates, items up for consideration, application sheets                        

State Reports due in September – favorite program, favorite community project  

Community food pantry drawing – how do you feel?  Continue?           

Continuing business:   Nominations report - we still need Pres-elect nominee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 5 minute spotlight -  none this month.  If you have not given one, sign up now.

This  month’s food pantry   -  Stratford Food Pantry – Barry Brubaker          

Next month’s food pantry  - Community United Pantry, Colby-Dietel & Keller

Thank you Mary Denk & Doreen Schultz for being  greeters.                   

 September greeter – Joyce Lohr              September treat - ?

Other: July and August birthdays

September program – Kirk Rodman, “High Ground”                                           Adjourn and introduce program – Ms. Wright – “Public School Financing”

“The computing world is very good at things we are not.  It is very good at memory.”- Google Chairman Eric Schmidt       

Meeting Agenda June 20, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed:  Correspondence 
Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                             

Committee Reports:                                                                                

Public Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R                          

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter 

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

 Community Action – Shari Stangl                                             

 Brat Fry Report– Joan Zoellner

 Membership - Carol Ely                              

 Other reports?                                                                            

New Business:

 Remember to invite retirees to August meet/ M. Wright”Public School Financing” 

WREA State Convention is on Sept. 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids  

Continuing business:       

Nominations report - we still need Pres-elect nominee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

5 minute spotlight -  none this month. 

If you have not given one, sign up now.

This  month’s food pantry   - St. Vincent DePaul, Mfld – McCabe and Pinter

Next month’s food pantry  - August- Stratford Food Pantry – Barry Brubaker

Thank you Anne Teska for being the greeter and bringing thetoday’s treat

Other:

June birthdaysAugust program – Mandy Wright – “Public School Financing”                         

Adjournand introduce program –Mary & Bob Albrecht, “Farmer to Farmer – Egypt & West Africa ”

MAREA Executive Board meeting           Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Belvedere Supper Club, Why 97, North of Marshfield           
  11 a.m.                 
Please rsvp by email or call 715-676-3666  by June 24^th.   Thanks

This will be a working (pay your own) lunch meeting with a limited menu.

Agenda:

*State WREA ;  Any state reports?                                                                                   

Delegates to state convention in September                                                      MAREA duties for state convention at Mead Inn, Wis. Rapids

*MAREA Standing Committees;                                                                             

Any concerns or comments?                                                                               (Ruby) Willingness to serve

*Current initiatives;                                                                                                

Greeter sheets – continue?                                                                                 Treat sheets Treat continue?                                                                                               

Drawing for food pantry donations – continue?                                                          5 minute spotlight – continue?

*Financial review:  Are we within budgeted amounts?  Any concerns?

*Membership;                                                                                                              E-mail directory                                                                                              Dues envelopes for August                                                                                      

Review membership plan                                                  

Retirement seminar or meeting?   Past experiences , when, where etc.

*Nominations for officers;  Any ideas?

*(Ruby) 2016-2017 program;                                                                                   Progress  - Do any programs need additional funding?

*Other

Invitees to executive Board meeting 

Mary Denk – Immediate Past President

Carol Ely – Membership Chair

Shari Stangl – Community Action Chair

Jackie Behringer – Health Issues Chair

Karen Winkler – Volunteer hours

Diane Ritzinger – Education Chair

Barry Brubaker – Legislative Chair

Dorothy Dietsche – Foundation Liaison to WREA

Bruce Stevens - Pension Chair

Carol Ballerstein - Public Relations Chair

Ruby Pinter – President Elect , Scholarship Chair, Sunshine and Shadows

Marlene Broeske – Treasurer

Dorothy Halle – Secretary

JoAnn Zoellner – Brat Fry Chair

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda May 16, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed:  Correspondence Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee Reports:                                                                 

Public Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R               

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen WinklerComm Action –
Community Action – Shari Stangl                                             

Brat Fry – Joan Zoellner

Membership - Carol Ely           

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche                         

New Business: School Reps/retiree contacts-

August meet/ M. Wright”Public School Financing”

Nominations committee report.  Marlene has agreed to take another term as Treasurer but we still need President-elect                                                                   5 minute spotlight -  none                                  

Highlights from the District Leadership meeting May 10^th in Black river Falls.  

WREA State Convention is on Sept. 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids –

Update Program ideas –sugg. slips.

 Program Committee will meet after today’s meeting.

Continuing business:  May birthdays  

This  month’s food pantry – Soup or Socks, Mfld – Groen,  Merkel,  Pomainville          

Next month’s food pantry - St. Vincent DePaul, Mfld – McCabe and Pinter

June greeter – Anne Teska   June treat –Anne Teska

Other:  Thank you to the greeters – Linda Christianson & Barb Sinz

Thank you  for the treat–Linda Merkel and Martha Pomainville

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda April 18, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ GuestsMinutes of the last meeting – as printed:  

Correspondence Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske   

 Committee Reports:                                                                                           

Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R                             Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

 Community Action – Shari Stangl                                            

Health Issues – Jackie Behringer

Membership - Carol Ely                             

 Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker                           

 Brat Fry – Joan Zoellner

New Business:
School Reps/retiree contacts- August meet/ M. Wright ”Public School Financing”

Appoint a nominations committee or chair.  

Need Pres-elect &Treasurer                                                                                     5 minute spotlight -  Doreen Schultz                                 

District Leadership meets May 10^th in Black river Falls – Who attending?         WREA State Convention is on Sept. 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin Rapids - Update                              

Program ideas –sugg.slips.  Program Committee will meet after May meeting.

Continuing business:  
April birthdays 

This  month’s food pantry -Circle Of Joy,  Edgar – Christianson &Sinz         

Next month’s food pantry –Soup or Socks, Mfld – J Groen, L Merkel,  Pomainville                                                                                                                

 May greeters –Linda Christianson & Barb Sinz

May treat –Linda Merkel and Martha Pomainville

Other: Thank you to the greeters –  Cheryl Eckert and Carol Ely

Thank you  for the treat–Diane Ritzinger                                                                

  
May program – Jan Rasmussen, JJ Bakery  “Eyes to Donuts”

Adjourn&Intro program:–   Exchange students  (Ruby Pinter) –ArnonMeemongkol (Thailand),Wujin Shi (China), Cynthia Dummermuth (Switzerland), & Sebastian Soerensen (Denmark)

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. D.Parton

 Meeting Agenda March 21, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed                                              CorrespondenceTreasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee Reports: 

                                

Public Educ & PR – Carol B & Diane R             

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Comm Action  – Shari Stangl                                            

Health Issues – Jackie Behringer

Membership - Carol Ely                              

Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker                           

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:

Appoint a nominations committee or chair.  Need Pres-elect & Treasurer                                                                                    

 5 minute spotlight - Ruby Thomas             

Survey results.                   

Upcoming meetings:District Leadership meets May 10^th in Black river Falls.

WREA State Convention is on September 27^th& 28^th in Wisconsin 

Rapids.       

              

Continuing business: 

February birthdays           

This  month’s food pantry - Community United Pantry, Colby – Haas &Subera

Next month’s food pantry – Circle Of Joy,  Edgar – Christianson &Sinz   

 April program- Exchange students: Arnon Meemongkol, Thailand, Wujin Shi, China, and Cynthia Dummermuth, Switzerland

April - greeter – Cheryl Eckert & Carol Ely

April treat –Diane Ritzinger

Thank you to the greeter –  Joan Zoellner

Thank you  for the treat–Doreen Schultz & Kathy Rauen

Adjourn&Intro program:–    Carol Ballerstein “Humor in the Classroom”

“Betterby far you should forget and smile, than that you should remember and be sad.”    - Poet Christina Georgina Rosetti

  

Meeting Agenda February 15, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed                                             

Correspondence-Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                              

Committee Reports:                                                                                 

 Public Educ & PR – Carol B  & Diane R            

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkle

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                             

Health Issues – Jackie Behringer

Membership - Carol Ely                             

Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker                           

Foundation – Dorothy Diestche

New Business:

A valentine made by nature (picture)

 5 minute spotlight -  none this month -

March will be Ruby Thomas                           

 If you didn’t do a survey, there are some on the table.    

Has anyone rethought being on a state or district committee?               

Continuing business:

February birthdays          

This  month’s food pantry –St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, MFLD- Zoellner& Halle

Next month’s food pantry –Community United Pantry, Colby – Haas & Subera

March program –Carol Ballerstein “Humor in the Classroom”

March greeter – Joan ZoellnerMarch treat –D. Schultz & K. Rauen

Other:Thank you to the greeter –  Carol Ballerstein

Thank you  for the treat–Carol Ballerstein

Adjourn&Intro program:  Rev. Janette Wolfe   “Marching with Martin Luther King“

I’ve learned that if you stay focused on yourself, you are guaranteed to be miserable.    Age 71Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON

Marshfield Area Retired Educators   
Meeting Agenda January 18, 2016

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Guests Minutes of the last meeting – as printed  

Correspondence- email from District III  Co-directors

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske 

                                                             

Committee Reports:                                                                 

Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R                           

Sunshine/shadows/scholarship –  Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                            

Foundation –Health Issues – Jackie Behringer

Membership - Carol Ely                              

Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker                           

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:

Duties of Officers/State Committees –

Encourage members to consider an office

Membership Survey                                                                                 

5 minute spotlight -

Continuing business:       

This  month’s food pantry -– Stratford Food Pantry- Pat Tietyen

Next month’s food pantry– St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, Mfld – Zoellner & Halle

February program – Rev. Wolfe “Marching with King”                               

February greeter –   February treat –

Other: January  birthdays

Thank you to the greeter – Dorothy Halle      

Thank you  for the treat- Dorothy

Adjourn

Introduce program: – Norb Salamonski, Pharmacist “Risks & Benefits of OTC drugs”

I’ve learned that the best thing about growing older is that now I don’t feel the need to impress anyone.      Age 79Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON

Happy Winter.       Keep warm!

Marshfield Area Retired Educators            

Meeting Agenda December 21, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed                                             

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                           

Committee Reports:                                                                

Public Educ & PR – Carol B & Diane R             

Sunshine/shadows/Scholarship– Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                           

Health Issues – Jackie Behringer 

Membership - Carol Ely                             

Legislative Issues – Barry Brubaker                          

New Business:

Outstanding Attendee – October 2014 thru September 2015                                                                                    

5 minute spotlight - none this month                                                                 
Pass a basket to donate a Christmas tip for kitchen & dining room help.

Continuing business:       

This month’s food pantry –Stratford Food Pantry – Carol Ballerstein

Next month’s food pantry –Stratford Food Pantry – Pat Tietyen 

 Januaryprogram –NorbSalamonski, Pharmacist “Risks & Benefits of OTC drugs”

January greeter – January treat –

Other:

December birthdaysThank you to the greeter – Carol Ballerstein

Thank you  for the treat–Barb Sinz& Linda Christianson plus Santa

Adjourn & Introduce program: – Christmas decoration and ornament exchange   plus “Two Grown Men Goofing Off“  John Greenwood and friend

I’ve learned that to love and be loved is the greatest joy in the world.  Age78 Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON

Merry Christmas

Meeting Agenda November 16, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed  Dorothy Halle                                          

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                           

 Health Issues– Jackie Behringer

Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

Membership - Carol Ely     

Legislative Issues – Barry Brubaker                           

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:

 State WREA fall convention Report 2 -Anne Teska 

Education Week – Diane Ritzinger WREA Fd. – 20 years for $20 Campaign   

Scholarship Update – Ruby Pinter                                                                                     

5minute spotlight -

Continuing business:       

This  month’s food pantry -Soup & Socks, Mfld-Mike & Nancy Young                                                                       

Next month’s food pantry –Straford Food Pantry – Carol Ballerstein

December program –Christmas decoration and ornament exchange    

December greeter – December treat –

Other:

November birthdays

Thank you to the greeter – Anne Teska Thank you  for the treat - Joan Zoellner

Adjourn & Introduce program: – Rick Lohr, Polio “My Journey"                                   

I’ve learned that education, experience, and memories are three things that no one can take away from you.      Age 67    Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON    

Meeting Agenda October 19, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske        

Committee Reports:                                                                

Public Educ & PR – Carol B & Diane R 

   

Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action –   Shari Stangl  

                                           

Health Issues – Jackie Behringer

Scholarship Update-Ruby Pinter

Membership - Carol Ely

                              

Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker  

                           

New Business:

State WREA fall convention in Sept. 1)reports 2) By-laws  
3)WREA ambassador 

Installation of President – Elect and Secretary 

  

Thank you Karen Stevens Outgoing Secretary                                                    

Continuing business:  

     

This  month’s food pantry - Circle of Joy, Edgar – B. Sinz &  L. Chrisianson

Next month’s food pantry –Soup & Socks, Mfld-Mike & Nancy Young

November program –   Rick Lohr, Polio “My Journey” 

                                    

November greeter – Anne Teska   November treat – Joan Zoellner

Other:

October birthdays

Thank you to the greeter – Jackie Behringer

Thank you  for the treat Nancy & Mike Young

Adjourn & Introduce program: –  Barbara Bolton, “Human Trafficking"                                                                                                               

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mother proud.” – age 51 Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON

              Meeting Agenda September 21, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests(honored teachers)

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                             

Committee Reports:                                                                

 Public Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R             

Sunshine and shadows – Ruby

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Shari Stangl                                          

Health Issues – Linda Dosch   

Membership - Carol Ely                              

Legislative Issues – Barry  Brubaker                                         

Foundation -  Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:

State WREA fall convention in Sept. /direction for delegates                                          

Election  of President – Elect and Secretary                                                     

Scholarship Update – Ruby Pinter

5 minute spotlight-Joan Zoellner

Continuing business:       

This  month’s food pantry - Community United pantry, Colby –Vickie, Carol, Elaine   Next month’s food pantry -  Circle of Joy, Edgar – B. Sinz&  L. Chrisianson

October program – Barbara Bolton, “Human Trafficing

“October greeter – Jackie Behringer

October treat –Nancy & Mike Young

Other:September birthdays

Thank you to the greeters, Dick & Dorothy Halle

Thank you  for the treat Cheryl Eckert.  

Adjourn&Introduce program: –  ChrisPreisler,  WI Investment Board Specialist

“I’ve learned that age is important only if you are a cheese.” -= age 76

              Excerpt from LIVE and LEARN and Pass IT ON

 Meeting Agenda for August 17, 2015
 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests(honored teachers)

Minutes of the last meeting – as printed

Treasurer’s report –

State WREA fall convention in Sept. /delegates& alternates

Report on Executive Board Meeting/Letter to members                                                                           

Health Issues Committee – Pat Tietyen

5 minute spotlight-Kathleen Hasenohrl

Continuing business:       

Brat Fry update – Joan Zoellner                                                                        

This  month’s food pantry - St.Vincent’s Pantry, Mfld. – Ruby Pinter                                       

Next month’s food pantry - Community United pantry, Colby –Vickie, Carol, Elaine September program –  Chris Preisler, State of WI Investment Board Specialist September greeter – Dorothy & Dick Halle September treat –Cheryl Eckert

Other:August birthdays                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Save the date – WREA Convention, September 29^th& 30^th, 2015,Holiday Inn,       Manitowoc 

Thank you Anne Teska for the treat.  

Remember that your perspective members should be invited to attend the September meeting.  Meals for other guests or prospective members are not paid by MAREA.  Feel free to bring them as your personal guest.

Adjourn&Introduce program:  Stacey Springob, local author

 Meeting Agenda  June 15, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ GuestsMinutes of the last meeting – as printed

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske  

 Public Educ & PR – Carol B & Diane R                                     

Sunshine and shadows –Ruby Pinter                

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Comm Action  Shari Stangl                                            

Pension – Bruce Stevens

Membership - Carol Ely                             

 Legislative Issues – Barry  Brumaker                                       

New Business:

5-minute spotlight - Barb Sinz               

Nominating Committee appointments – Anne Teske

Continuing business:                                                                                           

Program Committee report

This month’s food pantry –  Stratford Food Pantry – Margaret Kraus  

 Next month’s food pantry - St.Vincent’s Pantry, Mfld. – Ruby Pinter

August program –  Stacey Springbob, local author

August greeter – Ruby Pinter             

August treat – Anne Teska

Other:

June July birthdays                                                                                                         Save the date – WREA Convention, September 29^th& 30^th, 2015,Holiday Inn,   Manitowoc

Thank you    Linda Christianson for the treat.    

 Remember that your honored teachers should be invited to attend the June or August meeting.  This is under the EducationGrant money.  Meals for other guests or prospective members are not paid by MAREA.  Feel free to bring them as your personal guest.

Adjourn

Introduce program:  (Carol Ballerstein)  Rep. Bob Kulp, Legislative Issues

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda  May 18, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ GuestsMinutes of the last meeting – as printed

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                          

Committee Reports:                                                                                

Public Educ& PR – Carol B & Diane R                                     

Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter                                

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action -Shari Stangl                                             

 Pension – Red Apple News                                                                                           

Membership – Carol Ely                                                   

Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche                                            

New Business:                             

Correspontestimonial sheets  

 District Meeting Reports

 5-minute spotlight ( if time)      

 Nominating Committee appointments –AnneTeske                                                                                                                                                      

 Program committee meets after todays meeting – suggestion forms

Continuing business:                                                                                                                         This month’s food pantry – Soup or Socks, Mfld – Groen, Merkel, & Bushman                                                             

Next month’s food pantry – Stratford Food Pantry – Margaret Kraus                   June’s program –  Representative Bob Kulp,  Legislator Issues 
June greeter –

Other:

May Birthdays                                                                                                             Save the date – WREA Convention, September 29^th& 30^th, 2015,Holiday Inn,       Manitowoc

Thank you Carol Ballerstein for the treat.                                                 Remember that your honored teachers should be invited to attend the June or August meeting.  This is under the Education Grant money.  Meals for other guests or prospective members are not paid by MAREA.  Feel free to bring them as your personal guest.

Adjourn

Introduce program:  Amy Wiza, Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partnership  

Marshfield Area Retired Educators              Meeting Agenda  April 20, 2015

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests Minutes of the last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                            

Committee Reports:                                                                                                                          Public Education Initiative – Carol Ballerstein                      

- Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter                                                                Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler                                                                    Community Action – Shari Stangl                                                                                Membership-Carol Ely

Pension – Bruce Stevens                                                                                                 Foundation– Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:Correspondence                                                                                     5 – minute spotlight – Joyce Lohr                                                                               WREA Scholarship Application by June 15^th – Ruby Pinter                                    District III meeting May 12, 2015 – Registration form                                               Nominating Committee appointments   (need Pres-Elect and secretary)                                                                                                                                                  Program committee meets after May meeting – suggestion forms distributed                               

Continuing business:                                                                                                                         This month’s food pantry – Soup or Socks, Mfld – Groen, Merkel, & Bushman                                                              Next month’s food pantry – Stratford Food Pantry – Margaret Kraus                                                                                            May’s program – Amy Wiza, Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partnership                                                                      May greeter – Jerome Sjostrom

Other:April birthdays                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Save the date – WREA Convention, September 29^th& 30^th, 2015,Holiday Inn, Manitowoc

Thank you Joyce Lohr for the treat.                                                                                                          

Adjourn

Introduce program:  Exchange Students-  Ruby Pinter

                        Alex Pittion, France and Emanuele, Cazzaniga, Italy

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association   March 16, 2015 Agenda

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

Minutes of last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee reports:

                Education Committee/Public Education Initiative – Carol B. or Diane R.

                Pension – Bruce Stevens

                Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

                Community Action – Shari Stangl             

                Membership – Carol Ely

                Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

New Business

                Correspondence

                5 Minute Spotlight – Linda Christianson

Continuing Business

                March birthdays

                MAREA President-elect position

                This month’s food pantry – King’s Pantry, Spencer – Dorothy Dietsche

                Next month’s program – foreign exchange students – Ruby Pinter:

           Alex Pittion – France and EmanueleCazzaniga – Italy (attend Marshfield H.S.)

Other business

Adjourn

Introduce program – Cheryl Hartl, Soup or Socks, “Food Pantry Needs

Tomorrow, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day

On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone (who wants to) is Irish.  Green is the color of the day.  The shamrock worn to commemorate St. Patrick’s use of it, is symbolic of the Trinity.

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association     February 16, 2015 Agenda

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

Minutes of last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske                        

Committee Reports:

            Education Committee/Public Education Initiative –  Diane Ritzinger

            Pension – Bruce Stevens

            Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

            Community Action – Shari Stangl

            Membership – Carol Ely (vote on future directory format)

New Business:

            Correspondence

            5 Minute spotlight

            Volunteer opportunity

Continuing Business:

            February birthdays

            MAREA President-elect position

            This month’s food pantry – Community United Pantry, Colby – 
             Elaine, Carol,  JoAnn

            Next month’s food pantry – King’s Pantry, Spencer – Dorothy Dietsche

            Next month’s program – Cheryl Hartl, Soup or Socks, 
           “Food Pantry Needs”

Adjourn

             Introduce program – Andrea Yenter, Wisconsin Lions’ Camp
             (Annette introduce)

 Today is Presidents’ Day:

            On this day we honor the 44 men who have served as US presidents

            A candidate for president must: be at least 35 years of age,
            be a natural born citizen, and have lived 14 years in the USA
            and have lived at least 14 years in the USA.

Saturday was St. Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to lovers and would-be lovers.

Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association                  Meeting agenda  January 19, 2015

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

Minutes of last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report -- Marlene Broeske

Committee Reports:

            Education Committee – Diane Ritzinger//Public Education Initiative-Carol Ballerstein

            Pension – Bruce Stevens

            Volunteer Hours – Karen Winkler

            Community Action – Shari Stangl

            Membership – Carol Ely //Directory

New Business:

            Membership plan – KJH//Form committee to develop info packet

            Correspondence

            5-minute spotlight --  Surprise guest

            Members’ benefits – Nancy Cramer, AMBA District Manager

Continuing Business:

            January birthdays

            Thank you Bruce Stevens for picking up the multi-media projector and returning it.

            MAREA still needs a President-Elect.  If you are gone in the summer, maybe you could

                        be a co-President-elect with a snowbird.

            This month’s food pantry – St. Vincent DePaul, MFLD – Joan Zoellner

            Next month’s food pantry – Community United Pantry, Colby – Elaine, Carol & JoAnn

            Next month’s program – Wisconsin Lions’ Camp, Andrea Yenter

Anything else for the good of the group?

Reminder:  If the Marshfield Public Schools are canceled because of weather, the MAREA meeting is canceled and is not rescheduled.

Adjourn

Introduce program – Bob & Mary Albrecht – Farmer to Farmer Program    (Mary Denk)

Today is Martin Luther King Day:

Fifty years ago, this civil rights leader was awarded the Nobel Peace prize.

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”  King

Marshfield Area Retired Educators        Meeting Agenda   December 15, 2014

Thank you to the greeter –Carol Ballerstein

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske

Committee Reports

          Pension – Bruce Stevens

Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler

Community Action – Shari Stangl

New Business:

Correspondence

5 – minute spotlight – Marlene Broeske

December Birthdays

Continuing Business:

This month’s food pantry - Stratford Food Pantry – Carol Ballerstein

Next month’s food pantry–St. Vincent DePaul, Mfld – Joan Zoellner

Announce next month’s program – Bob & Mary Albrecht –

 Farmer to Farmer Program in other countries

OTHER – Thank You Dick & Dorothy Halle for today’s treat

            Anything else for the good of the group

            Christmas Decoration Exchange activity

Adjourn

Introduce program – Entertainment by Peter& Sue Weinschenk

Marshfield Area Retired Educators             November 17, 2014 Meeting Agenda

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/ Lunch/ Guests

Minutes of the last meeting – Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s report – Marlene Broeske – due to transition to new treasurer and a new bank, the report will be dispensed with until the December meeting.

Committee Reports: 

       

Pension – Bruce Stevens                                                                                                 

Sunshine and shadows – Ruby Pinter

 Education – Diane Ritzinger

Volunteer hours – Karen Winkler                                                                     

Community Action-Shari Stangl                                                                                  

 WREA Foundation – Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:                                                                                                                        Correspondance            
 Five– minute spotlight  - Jerome Sjostrom  (thanks for the treat also)
   AMBA District Manager – Nancy Cramer  10 min explanation of member

                benefits.

Continuing Business:

This month’s food pantry- Soup or Socks – Jenny Groen& Linda Merkel

Next month’s - Stratford Food Pantry – Carol Ballerstein

Next month’s program – The music of Peter & Sue Weinschenk        

plus Christmas exchange

Reminders:

            If Marshfield Public Schools cancel because of weather the      

                      MAREAmeeting is canceled and not rescheduled.

            MAREA is still needing a volunteer to be President-Elect.

Adjourn

Program – Clarence Decker – Memories of World War II          

Thought for the Day from Live and learn and Pass it on by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.  But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.”

MAREA Agenda for October 20, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

September Minutes-Karen Stevens

Treasurer Report-Pat Tietyen

Interesting Facts: Blog Page-Total Page Views

                                 Meeting Attendance for 2013-2014

                                 Perfect Attendance (3 Members)

                                   

Kathleen Hasenohrl sworn as MAREA President and Marlene Broeske as treasurer

Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

Pension Report-Bruce Stevens

Sunshine/Shadows/Scholarship Report-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Membership Report-Carol Ely

New Business:

5 Minute MAREA Spotlight-Pat Tietyen

Report on State Convention-Attendee

Sign up Sheet for greeters

Other Business:

October Birthdays

October Food Pantry-Circle of Joy Edgar-Delivery Persons Kathy Rauen and Barb Sinz

November Food Pantry-Soups & Socks, Marshfield-Delivery persons Jenny Groen and Linda Merkel

Anything Else for the better of the group

Announcement-November 17, 2014 Clarence Decker World War II Experiences

Adjournment: Speakers Carol Subera and Carol Ballerstein

Laughter is Good for the Soul

A second grader came home school and reported to her grandmother, “We learned how to make babies today.”  More than a little surprised, but trying to keep her cool, her grandmother replied, “That’s interesting.  How do you make babies?”  “It’s simple,” replied the little girl.  “You change y to I and add es.”

MAREA Agenda for September 15, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

August Minutes-Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen

Committee Chairs-Committee Reports 

Pension Report-Bruce Stevens

Sunshine/Shadows/Scholarship Report-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Membership Report-Carol Ely (After Voting)

New Business:

5 Minute MAREA Spotlight-Sue Legner

Second Written Notice to Change By-laws for increasing MAREA Dues from $10-$15

Voting on By-law Change

Discussion of Pantry Food Drive Drawing-Anne Teska

Other Business:

September Birthdays

September Food Pantry-Community Unity Pantry-Colby Delivery Persons: Vicky L, Carol S., Elaine H., JoAnn R.

October Food Pantry-Circle of Joy Edgar-Delivery persons:  Kathy Rauen and Barb Sinz

Brat Fry Report-Joan Zoellner

State Fall Meeting Reminder-Carol Ballerstein and Carol Subera, District III Directors

Anything Else for the Better of the Group

Announcement-October Meeting-Carol Ballerstein and Carol Subera

Adjourment:  Kathy McGrath-The Amazing Monarch Butterfly

August 18, 2014 Agenda

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Lunch/Guests

May Minutes-Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports

Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

Community Action-Shari Stangl

New Business:

5-Minute Spotlight-Barry Brubaker

Executive Meeting Report-Kathleen Hasenohrl

First Written Notice to change the by-laws for increasing MAREA Dues from $10.00 to $12.00 or $15.00

Wine, Cheese, and all That Retirement???? 

State Fall Meeting-Carol Ballerstein & Carol Subera, District IV Directors 

Volunteer for Delegate at State Fall Meeting

Other Business:

Food PantryDrawing

June, July, August Birthdays

Nomination Committee: Elaine Haas, Katheen Hasenhorl, Pat Tietyen, 

Sign Up Sheet for the Brat Fry-September 11 & 12

August Food Pantry-St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, Marshfield-Delivery Person-Ruby Pinter

September Food Pantry-Community Unity Pantry, Colby

Delivery persons- Vickie LaVenture, Carol Subera, Elaine, Haas, Joanne Runge

Anything Else for the Better of the Group

Announcement:- September 15, 2014 Meeting Kathy McGrath, The Amazing Monarch Butterfly

Adjourment:  Jeff Pertl, DPI Policy Initiative Advisor, 

                                  Vouchers and Other Factors Impacting Public Education

MAREA Executive Meeting Agenda

June 30, 2014

Discuss:  

• • State Report-Meeting the Criteria
• • Standing Committees

             Chair concerns & comments

             Member Chairs- Are you willing to chair 2013-2014

            Greeter?

             Any other business for Standing Committees 

• • August 25,  Wine, Cheese, & All That Retirement???

              New retirees to invite

              Cost & RSVP

• • Ideas for 2014-2015

               5 Minute Member Spotlight ???   

              Take Attendance-Sign In Sheet ???               

• • Local Dues (Same or increase?)

 Budget for President (Paper, Cartridges, postage, envelopes, postcards, labels)

 The cost for people without e-mail addresses

38 cents pre-stamped postcards and stamps are 49 cents plus envelope, paper, or labels for  

 pre-stamped postcards

Free meal for food pantry donation

Directory-Defraying the Cost  (How to decide who is listed) 71 Paid Members for 2013-2014       

  86 Members are listed January 2014

• •   Other Concerns

MAREA Field Trip-June 16, 2014

Stratford Factory and Homes

Stratford, WI

Picnic Lunch at Country Aire

MAREA Agenda-May 19, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

March Minutes- Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen  

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

Sunshine/Shadows & Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

Education Committee-Karen Thompson

        Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler Community Action-Shari Stangl

        Pension-Larry Perrodin

New Business:

5 Minute Spotlight   Myrtle Prestebak

WREA District Meeting—Report by Carol Ballerstein and Carol Subera    

              & anyone else who attended

   Executive Dinner meeting-Will be set in June   (Information to come soon)

   Presenters for 2014-2015 Meeting 

Other Business:

       Committee Report of officers for Treasurer and President-Elect

        Count for those who are planning on going on the Field Trip to Stratford Homes on June 17

            Picnic Lunch at Country Aire ( An added bonus Grace Dietel-Ensign will play her accordion)

        May Birthdays 

         May Food Pantry- Soups & Socks, Marshfield Delivery person Annette McCabe                                 

         June -Stratford Food Pantry, Stratford  Delivery Person Carol Ballerstein 

         Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  Field Trip to Stratford Homes, Picnic Lunch at Country Aire

Adjournment:     Carla A. Soczka, Funeral Planning and Long-Term Care 

Committee Meeting to discuss presenters for the 2014-2015 year (Right after the meal)

Laughter is good for the soul!

Free Medical Advice 

Six-year-old Judy complained, “Mother, I’ve got a stomachache.”

“That’s because your stomach is empty,” her mother replied.  “You would feel better if you something in it.”

That afternoon, the minister came to visit, remarking in conversation that he was suffering a headache.

Little Judy perked up.  “That because it’s empty,” she said.  “You’d feel much better if you had something in      

          it.”

MAREA Agenda for May 19, 2014

 Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

March Minutes/Correspondence-Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen  

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

WREA State Dues Larry Perrodin

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Foundation Box-Dorothy Dietsche

Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

New Business:

5 Minute MAREA Spotlight John Wood

2013 MAREA Volunteer of the year presented by the 2012 MAREA Volunteer of the Year, Karen Thompson

Appoint Committee members to find volunteers for the Vice-President and Treasurer

           Report the names as soon you have found two volunteers (e-mail to marydenk@charter.net)

Committee to meet after the May meeting to select presenters for the 2014 MAREA.  Members please bring names to the May 2014 Meeting

Mark your calendar-June 16, 2014 to Stratford Homes and a picnic lunch at Country Aire 

Other Business:

Carol Ballerstein and Carol Subera to discuss the WREA District Meeting on May 6

April Birthdays 

May Food Pantry- Soups & Socks, Marshfield Delivery person Annette McCabe

April Food Pantry-Circle of Joy, Athens Delivery Persons Carol Ely and Mary Denk 

Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  Carla Soczka, Funeral Planning and Long-Term Care (Presentation is Perfect for any age)

Adjournment:     April 21, 2013 Foreign Exchange students from Stratford 

      Angelo Viola, Italy. Katrina Wang, China. KimSharnofski, Germany. Charlotte Ollitrault, France    

Thanks to Carol Ballerstein for organizing this presentation     

So True

The most destructive habit-Worry

The greatest joy-Giving

The greatest loss-Loss of Self-respect

The most satisfying work-Helping Others

The ugliest personality trait-Selfishness

The most endangered species-Dedicated Leaders

Our greatest natural resource-Our Youth

The greatest shot in the arm-Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome-Fear

The most effective sleeping pill-Peace of Mind

The most crippling failure disease-Excuses

The most powerful force in life-Love

The most dangerous pariah-Gossiper

The world’s most creditable computer-The Brian

The worst thing to be without-Hope

The deadliest weapon-The Tongue

The two most power-filled works-“I can”

The most powerful channel of communication-Prayer

The most beautiful attire-A Smile

January Minutes/Correspondence-Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen  

MAREA Agenda-March 17, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Scholarship –Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Foundation Box-Dorothy Dietsche

New Business:

5 Minute Spotlight Grace Dietel-Ensign

Field Trip—Voting

Other Business:

Reminder MAREA will be hosting the District 3 meeting May 6

Update for the Brat Fry

March Birthdays 

March Food Pantry- King’s Pantry, Spencer Delivery Person Dorothy Dietsche 

April Food Pantry-Circle of Joy, Athens Delivery person Mary Denk and Carol Ely

Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  April 21, 2014 Foreign Exchange students from Stratford

                                        (Thanks to Carol Ballerstein for organizing this presentation).

                                            

Adjournment:  Alan Haney Emeritus Professor of Forestry  Climate Change 

Thanks to the Diane Ritzinger for organizing this!

Laughter is good for the soul!

An old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a grocery store. When she appeared before the judge, the judge asked what she had taken. The lady replied, "A can of peaches." The judge then asked why she had done it. She replied, "I was hungry and forgot to bring any cash to the store." The judge asked how many peaches were in the can. She replied, "Nine." The judge said, "Well then, I'm going to give you nine days in jail--one day for each peach." As the judge was about to drop his gavel, the lady's husband raised his hand and asked if he might speak. The judge said, "Yes, what do you have to add?" The husband said, "Your honor, she also stole a can of peas."

Famous Quotes: "Old age is no place for sissies."
--Bette Davis

"An old-timer is someone who can remember when a naughty child was taken to the woodshed instead of to a psychiatrist."
--David Greenberg

A STUDENT complained to his professor, “I don’t think I deserve a zero on this research paper.”  “I agree,” the professor replied, “but it’s the lowest mark I can give.”

MAREA Agenda-February 17, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

January Minutes Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen  (Pat Will give the report next        

                              Month)

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

Sunshine/Shadows/Correspondence-Ruby Pinter

Scholarship –Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

New Business:

        Valentine Prizes  Thanks to Sue Grosskreutz for donating prizes

Marshfield Cultural Fair February 22, 2014

5 Minute Spotlight Speaker Mark Lacke

        Ideas for a field trip (in place of the June meeting)

Other Business:

       January and February Birthdays 

       February Food Pantry- Community United Pantry, Colby Delivery person Kathy Schwoch

       March Food Pantry- King’s Pantry, Spencer Delivery Person Dorothy Dietsche

       Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  March 17 Alan Haney UW Stevens Point Emeritus Professor of Forestry

                                                                Global Warming Thanks to Diane Ritzinger for finding this speaker!

Adjournment:  Heather Jones, Marshfield Department of Aging and Disability

Topic:  Resources available for the elderly 

Laughter is good for the soul!

A woman on the phone to her friend;  I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s permission to join a fitness club and start exercising…..I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors.  I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour.  But by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.

The Boat
Sven and Ole go fishing. It’s such a great day, they rent a boat so they can fish from the middle of the lake. They row out, drop their lines, and before you know it, they're catching fish, one after another after another. They can’t believe what a great fishing spot they found.
Sven says, “This is the best fishing spot in the county. It’s just too bad we didn’t bring some paint.”
Ole asks, “Paint? Why should you want paint, to go fishing?”
“Well Ole, don’t you see, so we can paint an “X” in the bottom of the boat, so we can find this spot next time.”
Ole laughs at him. “Sven, don’t be such a dummy! Next time, what if they give us a different boat?”

A Divorce

The judge had just awarded a divorce to Lena, who had charged non-support. He said to Ole, "I have decided to give your wife $400 a month for support." "Vell, dat's fine, Judge," said Ole. "And vunce in a while I'll try to chip in a few bucks myself."

MAREA Meeting

January 20, 2014

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

September Minutes/Correspondence-Karen Stevens

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen

Announcements:  Next MAREA Meeting    February 17, 2014

          Heather Jones, Department of Aging and Disability Resources 

Adjournment:  Linda & Bill Bauer, Traveling To Antarctica

MAREA Agenda-December 16, 2013

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

Christmas song-Jingle Bells

November  Minutes Karen Stevens

      Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen 

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs 

Reports:

           Pension-Larry Perrodin

            Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

            Community Action-Shari Stangl

New Business:
Outstanding Volunteer Hours

5 Minute Spotlight Mary Denk

Directories

           Christmas Game  (Thanks to Sue Legner for donating 3 beautiful prizes!)

Other Business:

          December Birthday

Food Pantry Drawing-Shari Stang

           December Pantry-Stratford Food Pantry-Pat Tietyen 

           January Food Pantry- St. Vincent’s Pantry in Mfld-Joan Zoellner
                Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:

January 20, 2013 Unbelievable Adventure-Antarctica 

        Organized by Carol Subera

Adjournment:

Phil John is performing, a live performance with variety music and songs.   His Schatzi is helping him perform.

Officers meet for 15 minutes after the meeting to fill out state forms.

Laughter is Good for the Soul!

Enter the Pearly Gates

Three men die in a car accident Christmas Eve. They all find themselves at the pearly gates waiting to enter Heaven. On entering they must present something relating or associated with Christmas.

The first man searches his pocket, and finds some Mistletoe, so he is allowed in.

The second man presents a cracker, so he is also allowed in.

The third man pulls out a pair of stockings.

Confused at this last gesture, St. Peter asks, "How do these represent Christmas?"

Answer... "They're Carol's."

[FROM A CHURCH BULLETIN] Ladies, don’t forget the church rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget your husbands.

Ole and Lena got married, and were driving to San Jose. Ole put his hand on Lena’s knee. She said ”Ole, you can go farther than that” and so Ole drove to Sacramento.

MAREA Agenda-November 18, 2013

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

October Minutes: Karen Stevens (Picture)

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen 

Committee Reports: Thank You!

Legislative-Barry Brubaker, Joe Kain and Mary Luchterhand

Pension-Larry Perrodin

Membership -arol Ely

Community Participation-Myrtle Prestebak

Health Issues-Nancy Young and Pat Tietyen

Educational Issues-Karen Thompson

Public Relations and Correspondent-Carol Ballerstein

Sunshine and Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Liaison to WREA Foundation-Dorothy Dietsche

Community Action Project- Shari Stangl
Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler
Scholarship-Ruby Pinter
Blog-Mary Denk and Carol Ely

New Business:
Responsiblities of Committee Members
5-7 Spotlight on Mavis Wood
Report on Regional Leadership Meeting Mary Denk, Carol Ballerstein, and Carol Subera

Other Business:
November Birthdays
November Food Pantry-Soups and Socks-Kathleen Hasenohrl
December Pantry-Stratford Food Pantry- Pat Tietyen

Announcements:
December 16, 2013-Christmas Celebration-Country Aire
Door Prizes
Phil John, Entertainer

Program: Linda Soltis-Schroeder, American Red Cross Voluntee

Laughter is Good for the Soul

Did you hear about the absent-minded professor who returned from lunch, saw a sign on his door saying, “Back in 30 minutes,” and sat down to wait for himself.

MAREA Minutes October 21, 2013    
                                                                        

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

September Minutes/Correspondence-Ruby Pinter 

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen 

Vote Karen Stevens as Secretary and then Sworn in as Secretary

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

         Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

         Educational Issues- Karen Thompson

         Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

New Business:

 Thank you to Ruby Pinter for being the secretary A job well done

5 Minute Spotlight on MAREA Member Mary Luchterhand

Sign up sheet for each month Spotlight on a Member

Centennial Activity by Carol Subera 

Other Business: 

Update Joan Zoellner Brat Fry Sept. 17-18

        October Birthdays 

        October-King’s Pantry, Spencer, Delivery Person Dorothy Dietsche

        November-Soup & Socks, Marshfield Delivery Person Kathleen Hasenohrl

        Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  November 18, 2013 Linda M. Soltis-Schroeder, American Red Cross

      

Adjournment:     Speaker, Dave Bennett, WREA Executive Director

Laughter is good for the soul!

A Man sued his wife for assault.  “She hit me with an oak leaf!” he exclaimed to the judge. 

 “Surely that didn’t hurt you,” the judge scoffed.

  “It was from our dining room table!” 

A Traveler checked in to a run-down motel and asked the manager the cost of a night’s stay.

“Thirty Dollars a night,” the manager replied.  “Ten dollars if you make your own bed.”

“I can do that,” the traveler said.

“Whatever you want.  I’ll be right back with some nails and wood.”

The Paperless Office will become a reality at about the same time as the paperless toilet.

MAREA Agenda-September 16, 2013

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

August Minutes/Correspondence-Ruby Pinter 

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen 

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

         Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

         Pension Fund-Larry Perrodin

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Membership Chair-Carol Ely  Envelopes for Dues

New Business:

Dues  Carol Subura, District Director

Sign up sheet for e-mail addresses, etc.

 MAREA Brochure

Scholarship Update Ruby Pinter

 October meeting MAREA Celebrating 40 years

Other Business: 

Update Joan Zoellner Raise money for the organization-Brat Fry Sept. 17-18

        September Birthdays 

        August Food Pantry-St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, Marshfield, Delivery person Ken Wood

        September-Community United Pantry, Colby Deliver Persons Carol Subera 

                     and Elaine Hass

        Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  MAREA is Celebrating 40 Years 

            Speaker, Dave Bennett, WREA Executive Director

      

Adjournment     Mary Griepentrog will present “Mission to Congo Africa”

                                      Thanks to Carol Subera for organizing

Laughter is good for the soul!

103 Years Old

A reporter was interviewing a 103 year-old woman: "And what do you think is the best thing about being 103?" the reporter asked.

She simply replied, "No peer pressure."

Elderly Couple

An elderly couple go to church one Sunday. 

Halfway through the service, the wife leans over and whispers in her husband’s ear, "I've just let out a silent fart. What do you think I should do?"

The husband replies, "Put a new battery in your hearing aid."

An Irate Driver went back to the garage where he had bought an expensive car battery six months ago.  He said to the garage owner, “When you sold me this battery, you told me it would be the last one my car would ever need.  It’s dead!”

“Yeah, sorry about that,” the owner replied.  “I didn’t think your car would make it this long."

MAREA Agenda-August 19, 2013

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

May Minutes/Correspondence-Ruby Pinter 

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen  

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

         Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler 

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Membership Chair-Carol Ely

New Business:

Secretary-Ruby Pinter term expires in October Need a volunteer for Secretary

        Ruby Pinter-Report on Emergency Health Envelopes

        Raise money for Scholarship-Need volunteers for Brat Fry at Marshfield Sept. 17-18

        Executive Meeting Report-Kathleen Hasenohrl

        New Retiree’s Meeting on August 26  Need a count of MAREA members attending

Other Business:

        Anne Teska-Report on Field Trip to Stoney River Assistant Living 

        Evaluation Report-Mary Denk

       June, July, & August  Birthdays 

        August Food Pantry- St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, Marshfield, Delivery Persons Kathy Bushman &      
                                                 Linda Merkel

        September-Community United Pantry, Colby Deliver Persons Carol Subera and Elaine Hass

        Anything else for the better of the group

         

Announcements:  Mary Griepentrog will present “Mission to Congo Africa”

                                   Thanks to Carol Subera for organizing

      

Adjournment:     Charles Schoenfeld  From Truck Driver to Caregiver

Laughter is good for the soul!

A Proud Mother told one of her friends, “My daughter’s marrying a second lieutenant.”  The friend replied, “How’d the first one get away?”

My brother is so conceited that he sent our parents a congratulations card on his birthday.

An airliner flew into a violent thunderstorm and began experiencing turbulence.  One nervous passenger happened to be sitting next to a minister and turned to him for comfort.

“Can’t you do something?”   She asked.

“I’m sorry, ma’am,” he replied gently, “but I’m in sales not management.”

MAREA Agenda-May 20, 2013

Call to Order/Pledge/Lunch/Guests

March Minutes/Correspondence-Ruby Pinter

Treasurer’s Report-Pat Tietyen 

Special Thanks to the Committee Chairs-Committee Reports:

            Sunshine/Shadows-Ruby Pinter

            Education Committee-Karen Thompson

Volunteer Hours-Karen Winkler

Community Action-Shari Stangl

Scholarship-Ruby Pinter

New Business:

WREA State Convention—Report by Carol Ballerstein and Carol Subera & anyone else who attended

 Executive Dinner meeting-June 24, 11:00 More information to follow soon

 Evaluation

Other Business:

Count for those who are planning on going on the Field Trip to Stoney River Assistant Living in Marshfield

 May Birthdays 

May Food Pantry- Soups & Socks, Marshfield Delivery persons Dorothy and Dick Halle

June-Stratford Food Pantry Delivery Person Jackie Behringer

Anything else for the better of the group

                                   

Announcements:  Field Trip to Stoney River Assistant Living on June 17, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Adjournment:     Fraud Presentation

Committee Meeting to discuss presenters for the 2013-2014 year (Right after the meal)

Laughter is good for the soul!

Retire from Golf? - Classic Retirement Joke

'How was your game, dear?' Jacqui asked her husband, Tony, after he had returned from playing golf.

'Well, I was hitting the ball pretty well, but my eyesight's got so bad I couldn't see where it went,' Tony answered.

'That's not surprising,' Jacqui replied. 'After all, you are 76 years old, Tony. Why don't you take my brother Stewart along?'

'Because he's 87 and doesn't play golf anymore,' Tony commented dryly.
'I know, but he's got perfect eyesight. He could watch the ball for you.' Jacqui added.

The next day Tony teed off with Stewart looking on. Tony swung and the ball disappeared down the middle of the fairway.

'Can you see it?' demanded Tony. 
'Yeah,' Stewart said smiling.

'Well, where is it?' Tony asked, peering off into the distance in search of the ball that was now out of his eyesight range. 
'I forget.' mumbled Stewart.