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"