March 11, 2019
Park Ridge
Restaurant
3425 Church
Stevens Point, WI
54481
11:00 am. Socializing
11:15 am. Order
Lunch Entrée
11:30 am. Business
Meeting
12:30 pm. Program
Speaker
Program
Speaker for March is Susan Lemke, Transportation Superintendent for ADRC and
Stevens Point Transit who have merged their services. She will talk about “I
Get Around, ‘Round, Get Around” and explain how to do that in the Point area.
Action
Items:
1. Shirek
Memorial
2. SPASH
Academic Scholarship Luncheon
3. 50th
Anniversary Committee Budget
4.
Formation of a Public Relations Committee
SPARTA OFFICERS
President: - Santha Bickford
Vice President: - Vacant
Treasurer: - Janet Langton
Co-Secretaries: - Dave Blado, Lauren Isberner
Data Manager: - Sherrilee Wallermann
Immediate Past President: -
Joyce Chekouras
Committee Members 2019-2020 Program Committee: Eileen Payne, Mary Zinda, Santha Bickford
Coordinators
for Power of Attorney for Health Care Committee: Santha
Bickford, Bob Bowen, Janet Langton
Retirement
Committee: Judy Zimmerman, Sandy Schroeder, Santha Bickford
Membership
Committee: Kathleen Nicholson, Lynne Kagelmann, Sally Dehlinger
Legislative
Committee: Joyce Chekouras, Christine Neidlein
Social
Committee: Eileen Payne, Mary Moore, Barb Clementi
Health
Committee: Mary Ann Krems, Jerry Kasdorf, Laurie Pascutti, Betty Allar
Historical
Committee: Eileen Payne
Book
Committee: Nancy Kemmeter, Janeen Kwarciany, Nancy Mezyk, Janet Swiston,
Mary Marks, Charlene
Laurent, Fran Vollrath, Elbert Rackow; Sally Dehlinger
Sunshine
Committee: Mary Beth Anday (Jan-Mar), Suzanne Fee (April-Dec.) Arvy
Crawford, Santha Bickford
Grants
Committee: Janet Swiston, Nancy Kemmeter, Janeen Kwarciany, Nancy Mezyk, Mary
Marks, Charlene Laurent, Fran
Vollrath, Elbert Rackow, Eileen Payne
50th
Anniversary Committee: Sherrilee Wallerman, Barb Clementi, Sandy
Schroeder
AGENDA
BUSINESS
MEETING: (Beginning as soon as orders are taken and
continuing through lunch)
1.
Call to order:
2.
Pledge of Allegiance;
3.
Introduction of guests and new members;
4.
Drawing for door prize
5.
Consent Agenda
6.
Officers’ Reports:
7.
Minutes of previous meeting as written on the
following pages (automatically approved if there are no corrections.)
8.
Treasurer’s Report
ONGOING BUSINESS:
Regular
Committee Updates: (Because members have expressed a desire to shorten the
business meeting, we will only hear from those who have been active and wish to
report.)
1.
Book Committee.
2.
Grant Committee
3.
Legislative Committee
4.
Health Committee
5.
Data Committee
6.
Membership Committee
7.
50th Anniversary Committee
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
President’s Update
a.
SPASH Academic Luncheon
b.
Shirek Memorial
c.
50th Anniversary Budget
d.
Public Relations Committee
2.
Program Presentation
Adjourn
MEETING MINUTES:
STEVENS POINT AREA RETIRED TEACHER'S
ASSOCIATION MINUTES
On Monday, January 14th, 2019,
SPARTA met at the Park Ridge Family Restaurant with about 35 present including
our guest speaker Donn Behnke.
The door prize was won by Nancy Mezyk.
There was a moment to reflect on recent deaths
including John Regnier and Dennis Tierney.
President Bickford showed much appreciation to
and thanked Sherrilee Wallerman for updating our directories and developing a
new format for our newsletter. We appreciate all the time and effort that goes
into this type of project.
David Blado informed us of a wonderful
volunteer opportunity to travel to Tanzania for tutoring in reading and
writing. Please contact Dave for more information.
The minutes are approved as printed (thank you
David Blado).
The Treasurer's report as presented by Jan
Langton was approved (thank you, Jan).
ONGOING BUSINESS
Committee Reports:
Book Committee
Nancy Kemmeter reminded us that book drop off is always the fourth Monday of
the month from 10am to 3pm at the Children's Museum. The next book sale
is May 1st thru the 4th. Please help procedures for
preparing for our next sale go smoothly by taking just one hour of your time to
bring our very used books to certain drop-off points.
Grant Committee: Jan Swiston shared that
recipients have sent thanks to SPARTA and had them available for members to
read.
Health Committee: Betty Allar has
joined the committee. Thank you! Jerry Kasdorf reminded members that
having a flu shot is advantageous. He also reminded us to check with our
doctor's and our health insurance companies to see if the new shingles shots
are paid for. If the shot is received in the doctor's office it might not
be paid, while if received at the pharmacy it may.
Legislative: Jack Algaier
reminded us there is a Primary election for school board members. Please
stay informed as you decide where the candidates stand on educational issues
and who you wish to support.
Membership: Lynne
Kagelmann emphasized how KINDNESS, PASSION, and MEMBERSHIP matter. Be
encouraging in your conversations with others about joining SPARTA. The
future of our organization depends on it.
NEW BUSINESS
Santha participated in the panel at Mid-State
and shared how interesting the people, questions and answers were.
President Bickford explained why our
scholarship committee could be dissolved as the Community Foundation already
has candidate information which helps them choose recipients. Discussion
ensued and a motion was made by Santha Bickford and seconded by Jan Langton to
dissolve the scholarship committee. Motion passed.
President Bickford made a motion to give the
Children's Museum $3,266.50 for the installation of a handicap accessible door
opener for the rear entrance. The museum has been extremely accommodating for
the storage of all our books as well as beyond reasonable in the amount of rent
charged and making extra space available for our sales. Discussion
ensued resulting in a friendly amendment by Anton Anday to limit our donation
to the exact amount. The motion was seconded by Jan Langton and passed.
50th Committee:
Barb Clementi made clear the committee welcomes all suggestions and ideas for
celebrating our 50th anniversary in November of this year.
Please contact Sherrilee Wallerman, Barb Clementi or Sandy Schroeder with your
creative suggestions.
Our program presentation was
given by Donn Behnke. Donn is a retired teacher continuing to coach track
in the Stevens Point District. He gave a very heartfelt overview of his
book “The Animal Keepers” which is about an unlikely hero in an unforgettable
season. Thank you, Donn. The presentation made us all truly proud of our
chosen profession.
Meeting adjourned. Next meeting is March
11th. Look forward to seeing all of
you!
Submitted by Lauren Isberner
HEALTH CORNER:
11
Burning Questions About SilverSneakers—Answered!
Exercise for SeniorsAs the snow limits a lot of outdoor activity and sometimes our own bones do too, the Health Committee is researching some ways seniors can become fit.
Growing Young Fitness is an exercise program by Deron Buboltz and can be done in the safety of your own home. They are divided into lessons that you sequence through at no cost. Go to Growing Young Fitness.com (or check it out on FB if you wish.). As you progress through the series you will have the opportunity to purchase exercise materials, but you don’t have to. These exercises can be done seated on a chair if you wish. You exercise at your own speed.
Wellness Spa owned by Deb Adams. At 715-34-3333 offers a Tai Chi class at no cost on Tuesday Evenings at 5:30-6:30. It is a relaxing exercise that all ages men and women can participate in. It is fun and you return home so relaxed.
November 11, 2019
Place: TBA
11:30 Socializing
Noon – Meal
1:00 – 2:30
Entertainment/Program
Cost: TBA
50th
Anniversary Celebration tickets will be sold at the May, and September meetings.
Prepayment is required. NO REFUNDS
Theme: 50
Years of Memories and Shaping the Future
Handicapped Button Installed at the Children’s Museum
The big news! The Handicapped Button is
installed!!! I would like to set up a photo shoot with some of the book folks
and a nice article to submit to the newspaper and put up on our website! This
is the single biggest project, to my knowledge, that we have ever undertaken,
and we need to give ourselves a pat on the back for accomplishing that! As we
continue or mutually supportive relationship with the Central Wisconsin Children’s
Museum, I want to emphasize that we have members volunteering on a regular basis
and helping with special events and times they are shorthanded. A special
thanks goes out to Lynne Kagelmann. They are beginning a major capital campaign
and we need to help publicize that in any way we can! Consider
participating in the Children’s Museum PANERA Fundraising Event
On Friday, March 1st from
4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
1st Annual SPARTA Picnic
June 10, 2019
Boston School Forest
Reservations Required
Bring a Friend
Let’s increase our membership!
WREA Grant for Project Fresh Clothes
On Saturday, January 26, Stevens Point Area
Retired Teachers’ Association passed along a grant for Project Fresh Clothes to
Cathy Martin, retired teacher and co-chair of the county-wide Project Fresh
Clothes. In past years a dedicated committee of retired teachers and other
community members collected clothing and jackets of all sizes to distribute
along with school supplies to needy families in the area in preparation for
each new school year. This initiative is highly publicized in the schools,
Human Services organizations, and local media. Two years ago, the group decided
to pilot a project which would give recipients more choice and control over
their clothing selection. Instead of clothing, at one of the locations in the
community, they distributed vouchers to be used at Good Will, St. Vincent de Paul, and other area
second-hand stores. The new direction of the project proved so popular, not to
mention efficient, that it was expanded to totally replace the previous method
of distribution. Clothing donors are directed to these outlets where shoppers
may choose items they need. This has been respectful and empowering to families
and students in the Stevens Point area, adding to their success and enthusiasm.
Our SPARTA group appreciates the support of WREA in this local endeavor.
SPARTA to Sponsor a Power of Attorney
for Health Care Workshop
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, April
10th at the ADRC (Lincoln Center) from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Hope you can attend!
Don Grabski Fundraiser
SPARTA donated
a raffle basket valued at about $125 was donated to the fundraiser for retired
teacher (and current sub) Dan Grabski at the boys’ basketball game at SPASH on Friday,
February 8, 2019.
SPARTA SPRING BOOK
SALE
May 1 - 4, 2019
We need
volunteers to work at the sale.
Please consider helping. A worker sign-up sheet will be distributed at
the March meeting.
The upcoming Wednesday, May 1 to Saturday, May
4 spring book sale is fast approaching. Please be ready to sign up for
volunteer hours for the book sale at our March meeting. We are looking for
someone to assist with the publicity for the sale. It would involve sending
emails to surrounding school districts, UWSP and Mid-State, and getting the
information on radio station websites, and a story and advertising
for the papers. Let Nancy Kemmeter know if you are interested. As always, our
take-in day is the fourth Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Children’s Museum Building, 1100 Main St. Contact Nancy Kemmeter at 715-344-2598
with questions, and Nancy Mezyk with hours you want to work at the book sale.
WREA District 3 Meeting
May 9, 2019
Greenwood Hills Country Club
2002 Poplar Lane
Wausau
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Pension Fund Informational Meeting
If you know someone who is considering
retirement for Wisconsin Public Service consider attending this informational
meeting.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
ADRC (Lincoln Center)
1519 Water St.
Stevens Point, WI
RSVP by Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Santha Bickford – 715-340-5501 or
Judy Zimmerman – 715-341-0578
RESERVATIONS PERFERRED
WALK-INS WELCOME
May 13,
2019
Program
Boys
and Girls Club: Mission and Program
Presenter: Kevin Quevillon
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