Moore County's Retired School Personnel wrap up the year in style

Moore County's local unit of NCRSP (NC Retired School Personnel) will wrap up a year of positive and informative meetings with our spring meal at Table on the Green on Midland Road.  The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
April 12.  Lunch will follow our business session, which will include an update on this year's scholarship process. President Sandi Keyser and her able team will show you in a few short minutes how NCRSP enriches your retirement experience (Sorry- this is NOT a get-rich-quick scheme-- we're EDUCATORS!)

All retired folks who worked in any education-related position are welcome to join our group.  As we have observed over the years, it's no fun being a Lone Ranger as a retiree.  As a group, it's easier to stay informed on issues that affect us all, whether it's benefits, educational issues, or changes that the legislature proposes.  If you've considered joining before but haven't taken the plunge, join us for this meeting.  We'll bring you up to speed and you'll be ready to enjoy full participation next fall.

We would love to see YOU there!

NCRSP Leaps into 2016

Moore County's NCRSP will meet Tuesday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of Moore County Schools.

Our guest speaker will be Christa D'Ostroph, Registered Dietician with First Health.  She will review with us how to use food labels and the new changes in food labels to plan our meals.

The meeting will also include the latest information for NC retired educators and reports from all committees.

Now is a good time to put our February 16 meeting on your calendar (this is a change of date).  Our speaker will be Superintendent Dr. Bob Grimesey.

Let us all be mindful of our valuable role as advocates for the schools, children, and our communities.  Attending these meetings, sharing with one another, and staying informed is a crucial part of that role.  See you there!

Moore NCRSP Meeting Planned for November 10

Moore County's local unit of NCRSP will have its next meeting on November 10, 2015 at 10:00 at the Moore County Schools office in Carthage.

 Our program will be presented by the Moore County Sheriff's Department: "Refuse to Be a Victim." The program will cover scams, personal safety, property safety, security issues, etc.  Helpful materials will be available.

Since this is our last meeting before Christmas, you may bring in volunteer sheets if you have them prepared.  In addition to committee reports, we can discuss the impact of actions in the recent legislative session, plus issues that are on the horizon for the coming year.  As retired educators, we are living in times that require us to be vigilant, not only to protect our own benefits and rights, but as guardians of a profession under fire.  Schools, parents, and children need and deserve the support and wisdom our association has to offer.  Don't be afraid to speak up on the burning issues of our day.

Moore County NCRSP Kicks Off a New School Year

Educator retirees, are YOU ready

for a new school year?

Well, as you well know, it is here!

Our local NCRSP President, Sandi Keyser

has mailed out a letter with all the pertinent

information for this year's meeting.

(Click on the letter below to enlarge it)

Whether you are already a member or wish

to become one, the key thing is to show up

for our first meeting.

Time and Date: 10:00 to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 29

Place: Moore County Schools Administrative

Building, Board Room

Our meetings always offer valuable news for 

retirees and we have a great time besides.

Be there Tuesday and you'll realize the

importance of being part of your

professional organization.

President Sandi Keyser has shared information about Moore County Retired School Personnel's end-of-year meeting.

Our County Unit Meeting is Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:30 in The Table on the Green Restaurant, 2205 Midland Road, in the Golf Clubhouse.

Pam Deardorf, NCRSP Lobbyist will be our speaker.  She always has the latest information from the legislature, which is now in session.  There are certain to be issues that will impact all retirees as well as current educators.

We will have our Annual Memorial Service and find out who won our Scholarship.

As always, there will be Door Prizes and a Raffle for the Scholarship Fund.

Please come, enjoy a fine meal and fellowship, and help us to plan for Moore County NCRSP Unit's growth and direction.

February 10 meeting for Moore's Retired Educators

The next meeting of Moore County's NCRSP will be in the MCS Board Room at 10:00 Tuesday, February 10.

Attendees will hear updates on a variety of issues impacting our retired educators.  Since the legislature is now in session and the governor has just delivered his State of the State message, the next few months will be crucial in seeing how high a priority the education of our young people is, and how much the state values both public schools and educators.

A few items that will be on the agenda:

• Information on a Membership Development Survey
• Voting on NEA-R delegates
• Information for those attending state convention

Much more will be discussed and these meetings are a great avenue for both sharing and learning pertinent facts on a wide range of issues.  Plan now to attend.

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!

Retired Educators Celebrate Christmas with Paul Murphy

Our Moore County Retired Educational

Personnel held a festive and informative

meeting on Wednesday, December 3.

The Central Office was decked out for the season.

Sandi Keyser provided tasty holiday snacks.

Sandi called us to order with a wonderful

new bell that caught her eye.  Jingle, jingle.

Ken and Chipper played Christmas music

as members gathered and filled their plates.

Sandi led us through an abbreviated agenda,

settled several administrative matters, shared

information, and reminded all to turn in their

volunteer hours.  Raffle items and door prizes

were handed out to some delighted winners.

Here's a sample of her classy prizes!

With business behind us, it was time for

the big treat of the day: a wonderful time of

Christmas keyboard music by Moore County

maestro Paul Murphy.

Paul's music ranged over the entire spectrum

of holiday favorites, from light-hearted to

dream-like to inspirational.

His music drew in several school employees

from their offices for a much-needed break.

A special moment was when Anita Alpenfels

and Paul blended for an impromptu duet.

A brief video of their performance may be

available on Facebook.  Search Ken Loyd.

The meeting adjourned for the holidays with

everyone's spirits lifted and ready for what

would surely be a happy and busy Christmas.