- Dave Bishop, IEA-Retired Secretary-Treasurer
The 25th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA Retired (IEA-R) served as the basis for our last Retired Conference, held April 11 at the Doubletree-Oakbrook. Our 25th Anniversary Conference was one of the best attended events hosted by IEA-R.
Twelve different interest sessions were offered. The Illinois Legislative Panel Discussion allowed members to interact with legislators about retired concerns. The Make It and Take It session gave people an opportunity to make a necklace or bracelet of their own design. Zumba Gold saw members move and groove with low-impact dancing. Around the World Web offered more than 80 apps for computers and iPhones that could answer senior wants and needs.
The highlight of the luncheon was a dynamic presentation, IEA-Retired 25th Anniversary - A trip down memory lane - A history, recognition and celebration, compiled and presented by Janet Kilgus, IEA-R Chair. It was a very special tribute to the many people who have made IEA-R such a successful part of the IEA family.
Beginning this October, there will be one conference that will serve three of the major groups within the IEA: IEA Retired, IEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) and IEA Higher Education. This conference is the first one bringing all three groups together, and is scheduled to be held at the Doubletree in Oak Brook on Oct. 16-17. Save the date!
A joint committee is meeting in the next few weeks to finalize plans for the program which will be printed and sent to members of all of these groups this summer. The entire hotel will be taken up with this multifaceted conference. Watch for more information once plans are finalized.
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