Our Organization
1. GCREA History
Gwinnett Retired Educators Association began in
1972 as Gwinnett County Retired Teachers Association. GCREA continues to be the
only organization that concentrates exclusively on the needs of Gwinnett County retired educators.
2. Purposes of GCREA
To promote the economic, social, and professional
status of retired educators, and the distribution of information of value to them.
To promote passage of legislation beneficial to
retired educators and work toward the defeat of legislation harmful to retired educators.
To promote the advancement of high quality education
to enable educators to maintain their interest in education and their fields of specialization.
To promote the involvement of retired educators
in community service and the decision-making process in the State and Local communities.
To present the image of aging as one of dignity
and independence.
To encourage active educators to begin retirement
preparation well in advance of retiring.
3. Mission Statement
The GCREA is committed to uniting retired educators
for fellowship, support and continued educational and community service. Our Association will seek to improve benefits for
all retired educators through cooperation with local, state and national organizations.
4. Motto
"Fellowship .. Support .. Service"
