NEOEA-Retired Organizing Committee

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The NEOEA-Retired Organizing Committee promotes the welfare of retired members of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) by identifying the particular concerns of retired members, topics for training workshops and social opportunities.  Serving as a link between Northeastern Ohio retired members, those in other districts and active members we foster communication within OEA-Retired and NEA Retired. Please also see the OEA-R page on the OEA Website and the NEA-R page on the NEA website. Join our NEOEA Facebook group.

Our goal is to keep you informed and help you locate resources.  Please consider volunteering to serve on one of our Sub-Committees.  NEOEA/OEA-Retired members may use the  Membership  page to update contact information, subscribe to mailing lists to receive communications and action alerts.  We need your input to enable the website evolve to better assist you.   Submit your comments, questions or contact updates on our Contact Us page.

March 2025 NEOEA-R Newsletter

In the NEOEA-R NEOEA-R-Mar2025 Issue:

Download the NEOEA-R March 2025 Newsletter
  • NEOEA-R Spring Conference –  April 15
  • OEA-R / NEA Representative Delegate Elections
  • Bowling for the OEA Fund
  • OEA-R Medicare Enrollment Webinar
  • OEA-R Spring Conference – April 22
  • OEA-R Webinars
  • OEA-R Racial and Social Justice Book Study
  • OEA News Subscriptions
  • NEOEA-R @ MegaConference
  • Discounts
  • Calendars
  • Member Information Updates
  • OEA-R/NEA-R Life Membership 

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 10: 30 AM Eastern Time

Join us on a docent-led highlights tour of the Cleveland Museum of Art on Tuesday, April 15, starting at 10:30 AM.  Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Home to an impressive collection of over 61,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years, the Cleveland Museum of Art is a testament to the power of human
creativity. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, every visit is a journey through time and diverse cultures.

Explore the galleries, soak in the beauty of renowned pieces, and witness the evolution of artistic expression. The museum’s commitment to accessibility ensures that art
lovers of all backgrounds can engage with its treasures. It’s not just a visit; it’s an invitation to connect with the extraordinary. The Cleveland Museum of Art is more than a
museum; it’s an experience that transcends boundaries and welcomes everyone to the world of art.

The museum is located at 11150 East Boulevard in University Circle in Cleveland. We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. for the tour, and we’ll refund $10 for parking to you on arrival. Lunch is on your own in the atrium. Our NEOEA-R Organizing Committee will be meeting after lunch, and we hope you will join us to find out more about this committee dedicated for our retired members.

Museum Visitor Policies | Cleveland Museum of Art

  • Wheelchairs are welcome. Strollers are welcome unless otherwise noted in certain special exhibitions. Wheelchairs and strollers are available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. The Cleveland Museum of Art is unable to provide wheelchair escort personnel—please plan on bringing assistance if needed.

Using ArtLens App and Wi-Fi

  • The ArtLens App provides access to detailed information on every object currently on display, along with videos and real-time location services within the museum. For an enhanced experience, we recommend bringing your own headphones.
  • Stay connected during your visit by using the museum’s complimentary Wi-Fi. Simply connect to the network named CMA FREE WIFI to access the ArtLens features and other online resources.

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Cleveland Museum of Art Tour

The tour begins at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

To register, use the link at https://tinyurl.com/NE-R-ArtTour
Questions: Please email us at desk@neoea.org.

ArtTour Event Flyer

DEADLINE: Monday, April 7, 2025.

OEA-R Spring Conference April 22, 2025

Join your retired member colleagues for a viewing of the many historical exhibits in the museum (the museum will be closed that day to outside visitors, so unfortunately you won’t be surrounded by 900 or so public-school students and their addled teachers and chaperones; we have the place to ourselves, and it’s a big place!), a tasty lunch, and a creative interactive program, facilitated by our own Carol Dixon. Celebrating Poetry Month (April), we will feature the 2022-2024 Ohio Beat Poet Laureate, Sandra Feen.

DATE & TIME
April 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

LOCATION
The Ohio History Connection
800 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Street or Garage Parking

Traffic Advisory

17th Ave. west of the Ohio History Center is closed through mid-April 2025 for underground utility work. Please enter the Ohio History Center from the east via Interstate 71.

AGENDA
Museum exploration!
Lunch Networking
Activity

SCHEDULE:
10:00 — 10:30: Check in, light refreshments.
10:30 – 12:00: Museum!
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch (see options on flyer), conversation.
1:00 – 2:00: Activity

REGISTRATION FEE
$35.00 (non-refundable)

To register, please download and print the flyer, fill out the registration slip and mail with a check for $35.00 payable to:

Barry Alcock
c/o Central OEA/NEA
2760 Airport Drive
Suite 120B
Columbus, OH 43219

Guardians Baseball Tuesday, June 10

Are You Ready for Some Baseball?

Join the Retired Organizing members on June 10 for a night of baseball and fun! The Guardians will be playing the Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 p.m. We have reserved lower section seats for $33 each. Bring your colleagues, family and friends. It promises to be a great night with our Guardians winning.

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 10, at 6:40 vs. Cincinnati Reds

Location:  Progressive Field

Tickets: $33 each (Lower Box Seats)

To purchase tickets, send the form along with your check (made payable to
NEOEA) to the NEOEA office at 6001 Landerhaven Drive, Suite D, Mayfield Hts., OH
44124-4190. After payment has been received, the tickets will be sent to your cell phone.

Deadline is Monday, June 2.

OEA News Updates

OEA Lobby Day Wednesday, March 19, 2025

OEA’s first member lobby day of the 136th General Assembly will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. If you haven’t RSVP’d for the lobby day, please click here. Please note, RSVP’s for the March member lobby day will close at noon on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

If you are unable to attend the March 19th Lobby Day, OEA plans to create a virtual activity for you to connect with your legislators. Also, OEA, in collaboration with NEA, will host a walk-in events across Ohio to stand up against attacks on public education from Columbus and Washington on March 19th. To view NEA’s March 19th toolkit, please click here.

If you have any questions about OEA’s member lobby day, please do not hesitate to reach out to OEA Government Relations by calling 614-227-3056 or emailing govtsrv@ohea.org.

 

January 2025 NEOEA-R Newsletter

In the NEOEA-R January 2025 Issue:

Download the  NEOEA-R January 2025 Newsletter
  • GPO-WEP Repealed
  • MegaConference is Saturday, March 9, 2025
  • Getting to Know SERS
  • OEA Representative Assembly Report
  • OEA Advisory and 2025 NEA Delegates
  • OEA-R Webinars
  • OEA-R Racial and Social Justice Book Study
  • Avoiding Scams
  • Discounts
  • Calendars
  • Member Information Updates
  • OEA-R/NEA-R Life Membership 

Wear Red for Ed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

We live in a time where there are unprecedented attacks on public education from extreme politicians and special interest groups in Columbus and Washington, D.C.

Because Public Education Matters, we are joining NEA, AFT, and Allies across the country on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for a Protect our Kids Day of Action.  

It’s no secret that the nominee for the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, and the Trump Administration are seeking to dissolve the Department of Education. This unprecedented act will gut billions in federal public education funding for lower-income students in rural, suburban, and urban areas and students with disabilities.

And in Ohio, stable and adequate funding for our schools is also at risk.  Leaders in the Ohio General Assembly have signaled that they do not intend to fully update and phase in the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP). In fact, in the current proposed budget (Ohio House Bill 96), their plan will cut public school funding in Ohio by over $100 million while increasing funding to unaccountable private school vouchers and shifting the responsibility to funding our schools to local communities.

Both federal and state cuts to public education funding will devastate our students, potentially increasing class sizes, ending critically essential programs, and forcing districts to cut staff. 

OEA asks that members wear “Red for Ed” and share their pictures on social media on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the national Protect our Kids Day of Action.  On this day, we will stand with educators, parents, community members, and allies across Ohio and the country to oppose education funding cuts at the federal and state levels.
As a reminder, we are asking members to:

  1. Gather before school on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in a statewide “Red for Ed” day in conjunction with the Protect our Kids Day of Action.
  2. We ask that you please take group photos with your colleagues and post them to your social media using the hashtags:
    1. For Facebook and X: #ProtectOurKids and #ProtectOurKidsOH
    2. For Instagram: #ProtectOurKids and #ProtectOurKidsOH
  3. Take OEA’s pledge to protect our students and schools!