Retired educators news

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Retired Educators resumed meetings April 23 at the Bear’s Den with 13 members and one guest. President Minnie McCormick opened the meeting and welcomed members  She introduced Sue Mackey Andrew as guest speaker. Mackey Andrews has been an advocate for children for many years beginning with Child Development Services, has owned a consulting business, sits on the Maine Children’s Growth Council and is chairperson on the Health Accountability Team.  She serves as president of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Child Council, serves on RSU 68 school board, is a member of Helping Hands with Heart and is a member of Community First. Mackey Andrews gave a wonderful report of what is being done for children around the state and some information on what is going on in Augusta. — not good news.

Mackey Andrews, left, and McCormick

    One of Mackey Andrews’ goals is to increase volunteerism. She would like to see more foster grandparents in the schools. We need to support and encourage young parents. Economic development should be more concerned  about young children and schools.
    McCormick led the Collect and the Pledge of Allegiance. Gloria Burns read the secretary’s report. In the absence of the treasurer, there was no treasurer’s report. Donna Caruso reported on legislative matters. McCormick announced that the MEA-R  will fund a Community Caring Project again this year. McCormick spoke about the old records and suggested we store them at the historical society. Members agreed and she will see that the records are taken care of.
    Under new business the secretary read the resignation from McCormick, effective immediately. Members accepted the resignation with regret. She will be in touch with Vice President Janice Ellis and hopefully Ellis will take over. The meeting was adjourned.