Yes, it's that time again.  Back to School

for kids means time for Moore County's

Retired Educators to gather once again.

Ken and Chipper are there to provide

music as members gather and converse.

President Sandi Keyser has worked long

hours this summer to prepare for another

full agenda.  She has a wonderful program

planned for us and much information to share.

Sandi goes over some FYI matters as members

sign in and settle in for our meeting.

Our guest speaker was Detective Don

Shingleton of the Moore County Sheriff's

Department.  His topic was "Protecting

Yourself from Property Theft and

Identity Theft."

Detective Shingleton's presentation was most

interesting and revealing.

He reviewed home security concerns and

gave many practical tips that made us all feel

 a little better prepared by the end of his talk.

During our business session Sandi had a

lengthy agenda.  Here are a few highlights:

• Moore County's NCAE President, Debbie Kelly reminds us to "Wear Red for Ed"
• Moral Monday would meet at the Southern Pines Park on September 9 to hear Rev. William Barber and other speakers detail the challenges presented by recent legislative actions.
• Sandi reviewed local unit goals and went over legislative and health plan changes that affect us as retirees.
• We were awarded  money for our Goldstar notebook for the past year.  (Many thanks to Sandi and all who labored to help her assemble this)

 As is customary, the meeting ended with 

drawings for our scholarship raffle and 

Sandi's always-fun door prizes.

And we're just as excited as

 kids when our number is drawn!

Our next meeting will also be at

the Moore County Schools Board

Room on November 12, 2013 at

10:00 a.m.  Dr. Aaron Spence will

speak to us about the system's plans

for the year and School Bond issues.

Please invite a retired educator to attend

and join our "merry band."

Retired Teachers Gear Up for Fall

Moore County's Retired School Personnel will hold their first meeting Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 at the Moore County Schools boardroom.  As retirees, the day after Labor Day is somewhat bittersweet for many retirees.  Though we are thankful to rest from our many years of labor, our hearts are still with the countless children and educators who are going through the familiar fall ritual of "Back to School."

For retirees, gathering with fellow educators is uplifting.  Fall is a great time to engage in activities like volunteering in a school, church, or local agency; advocating for those educators still on the front lines (Moral Monday, anyone?); or mentoring a young person or teacher (grandchildren and great grandchildren included).

President Sandi Keyser has an informative session planned for us as always.  And never have we needed to be more vigilant regarding our retirement benefits and health care.  So come join us.  A followup blog will be posted shortly after our meeting.