Retired educator news
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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at the Bear’s Den April 26 for the first meeting of the year. President Gil Reynolds called the meeting to order and introduced Minnie McCormick who presented Martha Rollins with the MEA Leadership Award for Piscataquis County.
Rollins was a teacher, substitute and a teacher’s aide in her career. Association members were very honored to have Rollins receive this well deserved award. She will not be able to go to convention to receive her honor, so McCormick presented her with a bouquet of pink carnations.
Reynolds then introduced Leslie Lizotte from Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Lizotte spoke about what her job entails and programs that help seniors. She is mostly in Piscataquis County but also serves from Newport to Patten. Lizotte can give advice on programs and medical services that can help seniors with medical expenses.
She also warned about many scams aimed at getting seniors’ money, financial information and credit card numbers. Lizotte encouraged the members to contact her if they needed to talk about such matters.
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Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association |
Following lunch,Gloria Burns led the Club Collect and Reynolds led the pledge of Allegiance. Gloria read the minutes of the September meeting and the Christmas Party, followed by Myrna Ricker giving the treasurer’s report.
Reynolds asked about the convention in May and Community Day of Caring. The association will do the same as last year, giving five schools money for snacks for the children.
Reynolds noted the organization will be providing a dinner for the public at the Congregational Church Aug. 1. He asked about a member directory which he will take care of. Members were asked to revise their emails or phone numbers so they can be contacted about meetings. J ane Conroy urged members to go to the polls in June before the meeting was adjourned.