Happy Holidays from HCREA
Approximately 40 HCREA members had a FABULOUS holiday luncheon on December 6, 2022. Lunch was catered by Cravings Restaurant. Members brought canned goods to donate and support the local food pantry, Helping In His Name Ministries. Many toys were also donated to the Henry County DFACS for children in the care of DFACS. Additionally, attendees participated in a silent auction to raise money for the GREA President's Project, The Shriner's Hospital. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Approximately 40 HCREA members had a FABULOUS holiday luncheon on December 6, 2022. Lunch was catered by Cravings Restaurant. Members brought canned goods to donate and support the local food pantry, Helping In His Name Ministries. Many toys were also donated to the Henry County DFACS for children in the care of DFACS. Additionally, attendees participated in a silent auction to raise money for the GREA President's Project, The Shriner's Hospital. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Henry County Retired Educators Celebrate the Holidays
The Henry County Retired Educators were together again, face to face, breaking bread and celebrating the holidays. It had been a long time since HCREA had been able to gather as a group which made their Holiday Celebration on December 14th that much more celebratory. The festive group was entertained by HCREA member storyteller Betty English, and Elaine Childs who led the group in singing Christmas Carols. Poinsettias and other holiday items were given as door prizes to lucky attendees. Participants were fed by Henry County School’s very own Culinary Arts students from the Academy for Advanced Studies. The students and retired educators greatly enjoyed the delicious meal and time spent together, too. (Once a teacher, always a teacher!) Not only did everyone have fun, but $1400 in gift cards and toys were collected for foster children which will be distributed by the Division of Family and Children Services in our community. 450 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food items were donated to Helping in His Name Food Bank, and members brought in over $1300 for the GREA President’s project, the March of Dimes. All in all, the day was a huge success!!!
GA Retired Educators Day Recognition
Henry County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis and the HCS Board of Education presented HCREA President Stella Irving with a proclamation recognizing Georgia Retired Educator Day 2020.
February 16, 2021 Meeting
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CHRISTMAS 2020 DFACS Toy Drive
and Food Pantry Canned Food Drive
The Henry County Retired Educators Association substituted their annual Christmas 2020 luncheon / toy and canned food drive for a Christmas driveby and dropoff. Members donated and dropped off a carload of toys and $1600 in gift cards for children who are served by Henry County DFACS. Additionally HCREA members donated two trunkloads (800 pounds) of canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food pantry, Helping in His Name. Thanks to all HCREA members who participated as we continue to support the needs of our community.
Pictured with the canned foods donated by HCREA members are Stella Irving, HCREA President, Ann Jones, Food Pantry Committee Chair, and Carol Dotson, HCREA Past-President.
Pictured with the DFACS toys donated by HCREA members are Danielle from DFACS and HCREA President Stella Irving. Children who are served by the Henry County DFACS received the toys for Christmas.
Proclamation from Henry County
HCREA member Barbara Calhoun received the proclamation from the Henry County Commissioners to show their support of Georgia Retired Educators Day.
Christmas Luncheon 2019
The Christmas luncheon was December 10, 2019, with over 50 members and guests in attendance. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis gave the group a very positive report on the progress made by Henry County Schools in the past year. Members donated Christmas gifts and gift cards to children in the care of the Henry County Department of Family and Children Services as well as canned food goods to the local food pantry, Helping In His Name. Members also enjoyed a fabulous meal and were treated to Christmas music and singing by Amanda Graham and HCREA member Elaine Childs. And a silent auction was held to raise money for the GREA President's Project. The auction raised $174 that day alone! Thanks to all who participated!
The Christmas luncheon was December 10, 2019, with over 50 members and guests in attendance. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis gave the group a very positive report on the progress made by Henry County Schools in the past year. Members donated Christmas gifts and gift cards to children in the care of the Henry County Department of Family and Children Services as well as canned food goods to the local food pantry, Helping In His Name. Members also enjoyed a fabulous meal and were treated to Christmas music and singing by Amanda Graham and HCREA member Elaine Childs. And a silent auction was held to raise money for the GREA President's Project. The auction raised $174 that day alone! Thanks to all who participated!
The Delta Flight Museum Field Trip
The Delta Flight Museum in Hapeville was the location of the November 2019 field trip. HCREA members had a private tour around the museum and were treated to entry into the Spirit of Delta. Pretty cool!!!
The Delta Flight Museum in Hapeville was the location of the November 2019 field trip. HCREA members had a private tour around the museum and were treated to entry into the Spirit of Delta. Pretty cool!!!
Porsche Experience Field Trip
Members of the Henry County Retired Educators Association visited the Porsche Experience in Hapeville, GA, on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. The group had a informative private tour given by veterans who each owned a Porsche. The group visited the simulation room where one person was driving a virtual Porsche on a track encountering straightaways, curves, and barriers. The Porsche Experience includes a real track and driver guide when you consider purchasing a Porsche. Great field trip!
2018 Areas 9 and 10 Combined Meeting
Retired educators from both Areas 9 and 10 met at the Jonesboro United Methodist Church on August 30, 2018. Henry County had 19 members present.at the meeting. Information for retired educators was distributed by GREA Executive Director Dr. Bill Sloan, GREA Executive Director, GREA President Mickey Wendell, GREA President-Elect Jo Ann Tomlinson, TRS Representative Mike Zarem, AMBA Representative Doug Holt, Area 9 Director O'Livia Meeks, and Area 10 Director Vicki Davis.
Pictured from left to right: Front Row - Vicki Davis (Area 10 Director), Joan Jordan (Past Area 10 Director), Betsy Schroeter, Wanda Dunn, Carol Dotson, Ann Jones, Jo Allen, Martha Robbins, Marilyn Werner, Nancy Hall.
Back Row- Anita Beasley, Gordon Baker, Barbara Calhoun, Kappy Morris, Linda Holcomb, Anne Pace, Elaine Childs, Donna Strickland.
Retired educators from both Areas 9 and 10 met at the Jonesboro United Methodist Church on August 30, 2018. Henry County had 19 members present.at the meeting. Information for retired educators was distributed by GREA Executive Director Dr. Bill Sloan, GREA Executive Director, GREA President Mickey Wendell, GREA President-Elect Jo Ann Tomlinson, TRS Representative Mike Zarem, AMBA Representative Doug Holt, Area 9 Director O'Livia Meeks, and Area 10 Director Vicki Davis.
Pictured from left to right: Front Row - Vicki Davis (Area 10 Director), Joan Jordan (Past Area 10 Director), Betsy Schroeter, Wanda Dunn, Carol Dotson, Ann Jones, Jo Allen, Martha Robbins, Marilyn Werner, Nancy Hall.
Back Row- Anita Beasley, Gordon Baker, Barbara Calhoun, Kappy Morris, Linda Holcomb, Anne Pace, Elaine Childs, Donna Strickland.
Georgia Retired Educators Museum Field Trip, November 2017
Eighteen members of the Henry County Retired Educators Association travelled to the GREM in Flowery Branch, GA. Jackie McClendon, a member of the GREM committee, gave our group a personalized tour of the museum. Thanks to the GREM committee for fabulous work on the museum.
Members attending the field trip were Betsy Schroeter, Ann Jones, Marilyn Werner, HCREA Secretary Carol Dotson, GREM Tour Guide Jackie McClendon, Carol Hilburn, Charlene Conner, Lynn Bolander, Area X Director Joan Jordan, Emily Kinsey, HCREA Treasurer Elaine Childs, GREA Executive Director Dr. Bill Sloan, Barbara Calhoun, Alice Batten, Vicki Davis, HCREA President-Elect Gordon Baker, HCREA President Kappy Morris, Barbara Nanney.
Eighteen members of the Henry County Retired Educators Association travelled to the GREM in Flowery Branch, GA. Jackie McClendon, a member of the GREM committee, gave our group a personalized tour of the museum. Thanks to the GREM committee for fabulous work on the museum.
Members attending the field trip were Betsy Schroeter, Ann Jones, Marilyn Werner, HCREA Secretary Carol Dotson, GREM Tour Guide Jackie McClendon, Carol Hilburn, Charlene Conner, Lynn Bolander, Area X Director Joan Jordan, Emily Kinsey, HCREA Treasurer Elaine Childs, GREA Executive Director Dr. Bill Sloan, Barbara Calhoun, Alice Batten, Vicki Davis, HCREA President-Elect Gordon Baker, HCREA President Kappy Morris, Barbara Nanney.
HCREA Meeting October 17, 2017
The October meeting featured Dr. Buster Evans, TRS Executive Director (center), and AMBA Representative Doug Holt.
HCREA Meeting September 19, 2017
Sarah Barnett, Henry County Schools Teacher of the Year, and GREA President Myrtice Johnson were featured speakers at the September Meeting.
Sarah Barnett, Henry County Schools Teacher of the Year, and GREA President Myrtice Johnson were featured speakers at the September Meeting.
Retirement Reception
Several HCREA members attended the 2017 retirement reception sponsored by the Henry County Board of Education on May 11, 2017. Members congratulated retirees and encouraged them to join GREA. Scholarships were given to education majors Amanda Rutledge and Rachel Stokes who are presently attending college. A scholarship was also presented to Henry County High School graduating senior Maliyah Worthy who has plans to pursue a college degree in English/Language Arts and teach.
Several HCREA members attended the 2017 retirement reception sponsored by the Henry County Board of Education on May 11, 2017. Members congratulated retirees and encouraged them to join GREA. Scholarships were given to education majors Amanda Rutledge and Rachel Stokes who are presently attending college. A scholarship was also presented to Henry County High School graduating senior Maliyah Worthy who has plans to pursue a college degree in English/Language Arts and teach.