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MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RETIRED
~Promoting the economic, professional and social welfare of retired educators.
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A Message From Our MEA-Retired President
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as president of this amazing organization for the past two years. During these two years I have developed immense admiration for the seasoned veterans surrounding me. I am often in awe of the wealth of knowledge in the room at Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. Our more difficult discussions have been respectful and mindful as we listen to each other in order to make sensible decisions. Our Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings have been well-attended and upbeat with a good amount of engagement from members. Many attendees have made important contributions behind the scenes because they care about the work we are doing. No other reason. They are not seeking accolades; they simply believe their ideas will make the organization stronger and more efficient and effective.
I am grateful to many people for the assistance they have given me as president. Committee chairs and members helped guide us with their expertise and wise insight. Local affiliate leaders answered the call when asked to share ideas as they took part in Board meetings and returned to their affiliate meetings with important information to share. That engagement is what makes us so successful. I am confident that this will continue as we welcome a new president.
My personal and professional highlights begin with visits to local affiliate meetings. The uniqueness of each meeting and the interaction with leaders and members around the state always sent me home with positive feelings, creative ideas, engaging techniques, and inspirational speakers.
Yes, it has been a pleasure and an honor to serve as MEA-Retired President for these past two years. You are the reason I leave with such great memories. Thank you to our officers, committee chairs and members, local leaders, and all the wonderful members who make this an organization that makes us all feel very proud and encouraged.
(Excerpted and edited from April 2025 The Clarion, From our President. Check out The Clarion for the full message from the MEA-Retired President, Robert Jean.)
Robert Jean
President, MEA-Retired
Maine Education Association Retired
35 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 622-5866
Legislative News
Legislative News Is Time Sensitive
The 132nd Maine Legislature’s first regular session convened on December 4, with a statutory adjournment date of the third Wednesday in June. The Democrats control both the House of Representatives and Senate by slimmer margins. Governor Janet Mills has two years left in her final term.
Go HERE to get links to the latest information. Go HERE to go to the State Legislature's Home Page.
The Clarion is recognized at 2024 NEA-Retired Annual Meeting
Left to Right: MEA-Retired President Bob Jean, NEA-Retired President Anita Gibson, Jean Dobashi, Hawaii, and Marilyn Warner, NEA-Retired Secretary, Florida.
The MEA Retired newsletter, The Clarion, gained additional national recognition when it again won first place in the “Established State Print Retired Newsletter” category. The Clarion won in 2020, 2021, and 2024. The name of our newsletter will be placed on the NEA-Retired Communications Committee’s “Hall of Fame” list. This recognition is awarded because we have won first place for three years.
MEA-R at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting and RA, July 2024
Representing nearly 5,400 members of MEA-Retired at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly in Philadelphia in July are left to right: Belinda Micucci, Yarmouth; President Bob Jean, Rockland; James Ford, Brunswick; Ben Paradis, Cross Lake; President-Elect Molly Smith, Lisbon; and Bo Zabierek, Sherman Mills.
Delta Dental Plan
Open enrollment for Northeast Delta Dental Insurance closed on December 13, 2024. Effective date for changes is February 1, 2025.
For additional information, go here. If you have questions about the dental plan as a member of MEA-Retired please contact Lisa Collins at the Caribou MEA Office. She can be reached by email at lcollins@maineea.org or by phone at 207.888.3804.
Helpful Links and Important Messages
LINKS TO:
NEA-Retired: https://www.nea.org/nea-councils/nea-retired
STATE-WIDE FOOD PANTRIES
The Good Sheperd Food Bank has a list and link to a map of state-wide food pantries here. You can also find the location of nearby food pantries in your community by calling your town office.
CDC Covid-19 page HERE
Maine CDC page HERE.
