CEA-R Welcomes You!!

CEA-R Mission Statement

CEA-R's mission is to provide retired teachers of the Columbus Ohio City Schools with activities, experiences, and knowledge that will keep them aware of what is happening in the community, around Ohio, in the legislature, with the Columbus Education Association and with Columbus City Schools.

It is a highly organized group who work diligently to provide members with rewarding activities and useful information.

CEA-R currently has more than 2,000 members.

Volunteers Desparately Needed

A group of Somalia adults on Columbus' west side are in need of volunteers to help with English instruction.

They are eager to learn our language and would be so grateful for any help. They would be appreciative of any amount of time that

you could volunteer as English language tutor. The instruction would be held at 3300 Sulllivant Avenue. They are anxious to learn English so they can fill out jobs applications and become employed.

To learn more about the program and to volunteer, call Marilyn Allen at 614-299-4841 or email mrasecond@yahoo.com

Summer Job Posting

Summer Workshop Teaching Positions Available.

Sorosis, A Literary Society

Sorosis is a community of women who study literature and the arts. The Columbus chapter was founded in 1897 by Flavia Canfield, the wife of the President of The Ohio State University, to foster intellectual growth at a time when such opportunities were limited.

The Sorosis legacy continues with monthly meetings based on an annual theme emphasizing the achievements of women. This year's theme is the Columbus Bicentennial. Members have been presenting reports on Columbus Founding Figures (Mothers), as well as central Ohio female performers, artists, authors and poets. Past themes have included Literary Prizes and Classics of Literature.

If you are a woman who enjoys researching and sharing ideas with an emphasis on literature, please contact Patricia Reagan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, Ohio State University at reagan.3@osu.edu, or Betty Morss, National Board Certified Teacher, retired, Columbus City Schools at bamorss17@gmail.com.

Spring Message from President, Judy Valentine

Please note as you read this brochure that our general meeting will be on June 20, 2013 at The Boat House (old Confluence). The annual elections for president, vice-president, secretary and eight at-large representatives will be held at this time. If you would like to be on the ballot for any of these positions or nominate someone (with their permission) contact Cora Miller, Nominations Chairman at the CEA Office 614.253.4731 or e-mail her at cmiller@ceaohio.org.

The program committee has planned a variety of fun-filled events for the summer months. We hope that you will find a number of the activities that appeal to you. Be sure to watch deadlines and get your reservations in on time.

Please feel free to call me at 614.866.6333 or e-mail me jvalentine59@aol.comwith suggestions or questions.

STRS News Page

We have added a new section of the site for news and important information from STRS. You can find it here.

January 2013 information is posted there.

CEA-R Facebook Page

CEA-R has a Facebook page. Pictures of activities will be posted there along with important announcements. You can find us on Facebook by searching for Columbus Education Association - Retired
or by clicking here.

Mark Lensenmayer
webguy@cea-retired.com