Welcome to the Chatham Retired Educators Association

GREA Theme for 2024-2025

GREA State Leaders

Above Left:  Shirley Grant, GREA President, 2023-2024
Above Center:  Joe Boland, GREA Past President, 2023-2024 and GREM President, 2023-2024
Above Right:  Gwendolyn Yarbrough, Area 6 Director

GREA President's Project for 2024-2025 - Make-A-Wish, Georgia 

President Shirley Grant's project for the 2024-2025 year is Make-A-Wish, Georgia.  To support the president's project, the Chatham Retired Educators Association hopes to participate in various activities around the County.  "Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Grecius and energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer.  In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true.  Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives."  Click here for the official donation form.

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
​- Nelson Mandela 

Chatham REA President - Princetta Simmons
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2024-2025 Unit Activities
- Membership Recruitment
- Breast Cancer Recognition
- Veterans Day Recognition
- Retired Educators Day Recognition
- Donate Supplies and Treats to several local schools
- Participate in Community Activities
- - Feed the Hunger
-- PACK (People of Action Caring for Children)
-- Greenbriar and Austin House
-- Gifts & Treats to selected Fire & Police Stations
-- Gifts & Treats to selected Hospital & Nursing Homes
-- Donate Clothing and Supplies to Homeless Children and Adults
- Christmas Holiday Celebration
- Distribute Membership Invitation and Forms to 2024 and 2025 Retirees
- Serve as School Volunteers and Testing Proctors
- Attend the GREA State Convention

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2024-2025 Dewey Lee Scholarship Winners Named

Ms. Serena N. Burkart, a student at Savannah State University, was the recipient of  $1.000 from the 2024 Dewey Lee Scholarship presented by Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs, Audrey Singleton, and Gail Moyer. Ms. Burkart gave a summary of her educational background and her future educational plans.  

Upcoming Events!

 - December 9, 2024 -   Our December meeting will feature Dr. Buster Evans, Executive Director, Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.  Dr. Evans will give us an update on our TRS Funds.  Our entertainment will feature The Skylarks from Savannah Arts Academy under the direction of Mary Woodard=Thompson.  10:30 AM - Registration; 11:00 AM - Meeting Begins.  Location:  Rebecca Padgett Event Center, 5918 Ogeechee Rd., Suite 4. Savanah, GA 31419.  Please bring your money for your dues ($20.00) and for your donation ($20.00) to the Scholarship Fund. Come dressed in your holiday colors.

2024-2025 Chatham REA Executive Committee
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At the March Meeting of Chatham REA, the nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the 2023-2024 membership year:
President:                                                            Mrs. Princetta Simmons
President-Elect:                                                  Dr. Gordon Baker
Immediate Past President:                               Mrs. Carrie Howard
Secretary:                                                             Ms. Gail Moyer
Assistant Secretary/Corresponding                Mrs. Alvernia Jackson
Treasurer:                                                             Mrs. Wilmotine Ellis
Assistant Treasurer:                                           Mrs. Mary Shank
Chaplain:                                                              Mrs. Rosa Jackson
Parliamentarian:                                                 Ms. Johyne Gillians
Advisor to the President:                                  Ms. Dorothy Wilson
Advisors:                                                              Dr. Henrietta Gray
                                                                              Dr. Connie Cooper