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NorthFultonRetiredEducators2019-20Handbook and BylawsFellowship Service SupportPresident’s MessageDear Member,The North Fulton Retired Educators’ Association (NFREA) began in 1972 and has continued over the years to concentrate on the needs of North Fulton retired educators. NFREA continually promotes the welfare of retired educators by offering support and fellowship with other retirees. Our meetings maintain a balance of informational and social time. We are always on the lookout for fun and fellowship, as well as learning more about opportunities for retirees, and keeping an eye on legislation that might adversely impact the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRSGA).NFREA cooperates with all local, state, and national organizations that promote advantageous legislation and works toward the defeat of legislation harmful to retired educators. We offer an organizational framework through which retired educators can continue to grow and serve their fellow members and communities.This handbook has been produced to help you become better acquainted with the NFREA. This handbook will share with you our history, meeting dates, times, locations, by-laws, policies, activities, and the benefits you gain by being a member.No handbook can answer all questions you might have so should you have a question, please go to nfreaeducators@ to submit a request.Thank you for joining NFREA and I look forward to working with you in the coming year.Susan Bates, 2019-20 NFREA PresidentMessage from the President2Table of Contents32019-20 NFREA Leadership Team4,52019-20 State Officers6History of NFREA7,8Goals for 2019-209Constitution and By-Laws10-15NFREA Calendar16NFREA Leadership Team 2019-20Susan BatesMary CravenPresidentPresident-Elect211 Colonial Homes Dr. NW480 Periwinkle Dr.Unit 2506Roswell, GA. 30075Atlanta, GA 30309Phone: 770-309-5567Phone: 678-770-9392Email: ella480@ Email: smbates@Elizabeth FogartieRandee NaglerRecording SecretaryTreasurer2112 McFarlin Lane120 Hembree Grove Ct.Milton, GA. 30004Roswell, GA. 30076Phone: 770-475-4625Phone: 404-358-6058Email: efogartie@ Email: randee12@Paula WebbCheryl AbbottCorresponding SecretaryWebmaster200 Waverly Hall Place330 Brandenburgh CircleRoswell, GA. 30075Roswell, GA. 30075Phone: 770-355-8811Phone: 770-713-4901Email: pwebb618@Email: abbottrosemary@Debbie ReevesJeanne WoodMembership Co-Chair/ScholarshipMembership Co-Chair/Scholarship480 Hamilton Park215 Waverly Hall Dr.Roswell, GA. 30075Roswell, GA. 30075Phone: 770-410-1407Phone: 770-578-0520Email: reevesdd@Email: jmwood752@ Vivian BankstonSherrie MossPast President, ParliamentarianAltruistic3804 Apple Way475 Houze WayMarietta, GA. 30066Roswell, GA. 30076Phone: 770-309-5676Phone: 770-993-9781Email: Vbankston@mosss@ 2019-2020 GREA State OfficersJoAnn TomlinsonDr. Henrietta GrayPresidentPresident-Elect3016 Ga. Hwy. 122 W.P.O.Box 285Homerville, GA. 31634Pooler, GA. 31322Phone: 912-487-8664Phone: 912-596-5831Email: Tomlinson.joann@ Email: Dretta3@Mickey WendelDr. Bill G. Sloan, Jr.Past-PresidentExecutive Director2017 Bayswater Rd.3059 Ivey Rd.Brunswick, GA 31525Gainesville, GA. 30504Phone: 912-223-2686Phone: 770-287-7721Email: mandmwendel@Email:grea3@Dr. Beverly RobertsDr. John C. UpchurchRecording SecretaryTreasurer4275 Owens Rd. #110107 Granite BluffEvans, GA. 30809Dahlonega, GA. 30533Phone: 706-831-5015706-525-9450Email: galionbar@johncupchurch@ History of NFREAThe Fulton County Educators Association was started on April 23, 1972 when a group of retired teachers met with Ruby While Brown presiding. This was a very large group. It was decided that since there were so many people from the two areas of Fulton County, the group should be divided in order to make the meetings more meaningful to all. The North Fulton teachers met on December 12, 1972, and organized as a separate unit. The South Fulton organization was established in August of 1973.The North Fulton unit of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association (Unit 3, Area XII) began as a loosely knit organization. It provided an opportunity for retired teachers to meet and enjoy the fellowship of other retirees. The first organizational meeting was held at Roswell Elementary School in Roswell, with Emory Lunsford presiding. At that time, there were no elected officers. After Mr. Lunsford, Mildred Moore served as the leader for three years. Nell Thompson worked very closely with her during this important time, when many changes were taking place concerning the pensions of active and retired teachers. An important year for the retired teachers was 1978. Under the leadership of Cecil Jackson, the organization gained recognition as a more viable and cohesive unit. In 1998, the name was changed from “Teachers” to “Educators” by the state organization thus becoming Georgia Retired Educators Association.The following individuals have served as leaders or presidents of NFREA:1972-75 Emory Lunsford1975-78 Mildred Moore1978-80 Cecil Jackson1980-82 Marion Dinkins1982-84 Mary Jean Miller1984-85 Cecil Jackson1985-87 Fred Guffin1987-89 Ellen Burgess1989-90Shirley Greer 1990-92Willa Largin1992-94Ann Bell1994-95Willa Largin and Ann Bell1995-97Mary Jane Upchurch1997-98Parrie Pinyan1998-00Janet Tolley2000-02Betty Callender and Charlotte Richter2002-04Abb Gunn2004-06Charles and Jean McFarland2006-08Bobbi Willbanks and Martha Paris2008-10Sandy Hanlon and Ellen Knouse2010-12Nita Roberts and Jeanne Wood2012-13Dawn Godfrey2013-14 Barbara Liptak2014-15Cheryl Williams2015-16Kathy Politis2016-17Sherrie Moss2017-18Vivian Bankston2018-20Susan BatesNFREA Goals for 2019-20 Increase membership by 5%. Provide each member with a copy of the local unit handbook.Participate in Georgia Retired Educators’ Day on November 3, 2019.Encourage NFREA members to give to Alzheimer’s of Atlanta, which is the humanitarian project of JoAnn Tomlinson, the State President of GREA. Each unit is encouraged to donate $250.NORTH FULTON RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATIONCONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWSREVISED ARTICLE I—NAMEThe name of this organization shall be the North Fulton Retired Educators Association.ARTICLE II—PURPOSEThe purpose of this organization shall be (1) to promote the welfare of retired educators and (2) to promote continued loyalty to the ideals of education.ARTICLE III—MEMBERSHIPMembership in this organization shall be open to any retired educator from any school system. Any person who is interested in promoting education may join as a non-voting member.ARTICLE IV—OFFICERSThe officers of this organization shall be (1) President, (2) President-Elect, (3) Corresponding Secretary, (4) Recording Secretary, (5) Treasurer, and (6) Parliamentarian. The duties of these officers shall be the usual duties pertaining to such offices as defined in Roberts Rules of Order. The term of office shall be for two years, except for President, President-Elect, and Parliamentarian which shall be for one year each. There can be co-officers for any office except Treasurer. The slate of officers shall be voted on by the membership at the April meeting with installment occurring at the May meeting.ARTICLE V—MEETINGSThe time, place, and frequency of meetings shall be determined by a majority vote of the members present.ARTICLE VI—DUESThe dues ($20) of this organization can be paid annually beginning on April 1st. The dues earn membership from June 1st of one year to July 1st of the next year. Dues paid after July 1st shall incur a late fee of $5.00. Dues shall be determined by a two-thirds vote at a meeting where there is a quorum present. A quorum shall be 20% of the membership as of September 1.In addition to the local dues, members are strongly encouraged to join Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA), the state organization. The cost of the dues is set by GREA. Dues may be paid annually or may be automatically deducted each month from your TRSG pension check. Membership forms are available from the membership chairperson.ARTICLE VII—AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONSA proposed amendment or revision may be presented by any member at a meeting where there is a quorum (20% of the membership). The vote on the proposed amendment or revision shall take place at the next scheduled meeting. A simple majority of those voting is required.ARTICLE VIII—ELECTION OF OFFICERSThe president shall appoint a nominating committee at the February meeting of each year to compile the appropriate slate of officers. (On alternating years, President-Elect will be the only officer being elected.) In April, the committee shall submit a list of officers to be voted on at that time. The new officers will be installed at the May meeting and will preside at the first meeting in September.ARTICLE IX—REIMBURSEMENTSthe local association will grant reimbursement for expenses as outlined in the yearly budget and incurred by duly elected officers or elected delegates attending meetings of a professional nature. Prior to any expenditure, a reimbursement form will be completed and submitted by an officer or a committee member conducting business for the organization. The form will be signed by the president, president-elect, and treasurer. Annual GREA convention will be attended by the incoming President and President-Elect or designee (s). Expenses to be covered by NFREA include: registration; room; convention sponsored meals; and gas for one round trip to the convention. Appropriate documents along with the completed reimbursement form are to be submitted to the treasurer for reimbursement.EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGSExecutive Board meetings will be called at the discretion of the President or simple majority of the elected MITTEE MEETINGSCommittee meetings will be called at the discretion of the committee chair.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELECTED OFFICERSThe duties of the president of the NFREA are: To develop the agenda for each meeting.To open the meeting at the appointed time by calling the meeting to order.To announce in proper sequence the prescribed order of business, agenda, or program with existing orders of the day.To recognize members who are entitled to the floor.To state and put to vote all questions that legitimately come before the group as motions or to table a motion that is not in order in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.To expedite business in every way compatible with the rights of the members.To declare the meeting adjourned when members so vote or in the event of an emergency.To oversee the Scholarship/Grants and Handbook Committees.The president-elect shall work closely with the president and be actively engaged in items 1-8 above. The president-elect also serves in the absence of the president. If the president resigns or becomes unable to serve, the president-elect fills the unexpired term and fulfills all duties and responsibilities of the president. Other duties are: To chair the Program Committee.To oversee the Legislative and Newsletter Committees.To attend the annual conference as the incoming president with the incoming president-elect.The recording secretary is the recording officer of the organization and the custodian of its records, except those specifically assigned to others, such as the treasurer’s books. The duties of the recording secretary are: To keep a record of all proceeding of the organization.To keep on file all committee reposts.To make the minutes and records available to members upon request.To call the meeting to order in the absence of the president or president-elect.To oversee the Scrapbook and Publicity Committees.The corresponding secretary conducts the general and official correspondence of the organization in a timely manner. The duties of the corresponding secretary are: To oversee the Sunshine Committee and all sunshine activities and correspondence.To oversee the Telephone and Hospitality Committees.The treasurer is the officer entrusted with the custody of the funds for NFREA. The duties of the treasurer are: To deposit the funds in a timely manner and keep all receipts and vouchers.To make a financial report at each meeting and a full financial report annually. If the treasurer is absent, or any reason, it is his/her responsibility to contact the president with the necessary information concerning the report.To contact members with a written note if they fail to pay their dues.To encourage all members to make expense requests promptly. All expenses for the current year must be submitted with the appropriate receipts by the end of the dues year to the treasurer in order for them to be honored.To collect and record all membership dues and keep the official membership roll.To oversee the Membership Committee and work closely with the Membership Committee chairperson (s).The parliamentarian is the outgoing president and is the consultant who advises the president on parliamentary procedure and thus should be knowledgeable of Roberts Rules of Order. During a meeting the work of the parliamentarian should be limited to giving advise to the president and, when requested, to any other member of the organization if an error is made. Other duties are: To chair the By-Laws Committee should one be deemed necessary.To oversee the Reflections/Inspiration CommitteeTo conduct a workshop prior to the first meeting for the Executive Board on Roberts Rules of Order.NFREA CALENDARSeptember 18, 2019October 16, 2019December 11, 2019 (Luncheon)February 19, 2020April 15, 2020May 20, 2020 (Luncheon)Coffee and conversation begin at 10:00am with the meeting starting at 10:30 am.Luncheons will begin at 11:00am. ................
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