We are the local unit of the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA). GREA is the instrumental force fighting to protect out pensions and insurance benefits. If you have not yet joined GREA, the form is on this web page. When you join, your PREA dues ($15) are waived for the first year. Our local unit meets bi-monthly at the First Baptist Church of Dallas. We are dedicated to giving back to our community while enjoying the fellowship of other members. Our members serve their community and schools in a number of ways, but PREA has three humanitarian service projects in which all members can contribute. They are:
Paulding Helping Hands (both the food pantry and clothing/household items)
Make-a-Wish Georgia
Hiram High School (our school of the year). September we will collect school supplies, November will be gift cards, January is for hygiene items, and March has yet to be determined.
Other than continuing Community Service, our concentration this year will be to safely enjoy each other's company and life.
Officers: Co Presidents: Patti Swift and Beth Black President-elect: to be determined Secretary: Leah Smith Treasurer: Paulette Rakestraw Area XV Director: Frank Hutcheson
2024-2025 Standing Committees:
Finance Committee: Chair: Beth Black Paulette Rakestraw
Handbook Committee: Chair: Patti Swift and Beth BlackPublicity Committee: Chair: Carol Griffith
Inspiration Committee:Program Committee: Chair: Christy Loftin Committee Chairs Jane Atcheson Ray Loftin
Retirement Committee: Betty Vollenweider Chair: Beth Black Sandra McCollum, Susan Lester Legislative Committee: Chair: Beth Black and Patti Swift Humanitarian Projects Committee: to be determined Memorial Standing Committee: Chair: Margaret ArnoldScholarship Committee: Chair: Susan Lester Membership Committee: Barbara Cohran, Retha Tibbitts, Chair: Gloria King Beth Black, Gloria King, Laura Weiss, Jeaneen Camp Newsletter Committee: Chair: Jeaneen Camp Website Committee: Nominations Committee: Chair: Laura Weiss Chair: Gloria King Jeaneen Camp