Richmond County Retired Educators Association Officers (RCREA)
We welcome retired teachers, supervisors, allied professionals, administrators, office and other support personnel, friends of education, and those who agree to support the mission and objectives of RCREA and GREA.
Membership Categories
| Active members are educators who pay annual dues and who participate in the activities of the Association. | Life membership is available to those who wish to take advantage of a one-time payment. | Emeritus membership may be bestowed upon an active member and who is at least 90 years old, becomes aged, totally incapacitated and/or is in a nursing home. Upon the request of a family member or the recommendation of an RCREA member, the membership chair shall make a recommendation to the Board. |
| Dues: $30.00 annually, due by July 1 for the next year | Dues: $300.00 one-time payment | Dues: None. |
The RCREA membership year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of each year. Annual dues for the next year are payable before June 30.
To find out more or to become a member contact us:
Emeritus Members
Through Emeritus Membership, we honor these important members for their dedication to their profession and RCREA. They will remain an inspiration to all of us, who strive to uphold the standards they developed and the beliefs they followed.
TEN REASONS YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE GEORGIA RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (GREA)
1.
You will be represented at TRS.
A retired educator serves on the Teacher Retirement System Board of Directors, therefore, allowing you to have a voice in decisions affecting retirement benefits.
2.
You will have a strong friend at the State Capital.
GREA sponsors a legislative liaison and a statewide legislative committee that monitors legislation that affects retirees.
3.
You will enjoy fellowship.
GREA has over 31,000 members and everyone is a potential new friend.
4.
You will have a link to the National Retired Teachers Association.
GREA maintains a close relationship with NRTA and encourages its members to belong to this association. The NRTA Bulletin keeps you informed about current issues, legislation and items of national interest.
5.
You will have group rate travel opportunities.
With Traveling Teachers, you will be able to select from a wide variety of group vacations to destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
6.
You will have access to “space-A” vacation programs.
Exclusively for retired government employees and now GREA members, this program makes hotel rooms and condos available for rent for a flat rate of $329 plus tax, per week.
7.
You will receive a quarterly newsletter.
The GREA bulletin keeps you up to date on member activities, retirement issues and other items of interest.
8.
You will maintain a link with your profession.
GREA members maintain a strong sense of camaraderie with retired educators throughout the state.
9.
You will participate in awards and recognition programs.
GREA sponsors a large number of award programs for local units; such as, units of distinction, units of excellence, leadership, public relations, community service, scholarship participation, newsletters, handbooks, and others.
10.
You will have access to special discounted rates on:
Long-Term Care Insurance:
- First Diagnosis Cancer Policy
- Hearing Instruments
- Group Dental Plan
- Group Vision Plan
Rental Cars:
- Cell phone and Services
- Computers
- Computer less Email
- 1-800-Flowers.com discounts
- 35% off on Orlando Vacations
Medical Air Service:
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Consultation
- Annuity
GREA Membership Categories and Fees
- The GREA membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.
- Regular membership (Code R): $27 annually
- Automatic Dues Deduction Membership (Code ADD): $2 monthly deduction from TRS check
- Life Membership (Code L): $360 one time
- Life Member plus Automatic Dues Deduction (Code LADD): In addition to holding a life membership, many want to continue to support GREA through a $1.50 monthly deduction from their TRS check.
Visit the GREA website for more information on the state organization
P. O. Box 1379
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-287-7721
grea3@grea3.org