Alabama Education Retirees Association

06/17/2026

Long-term care is one of the most misunderstood parts of retirement planning—and many people don’t explore it until they’re faced with important decisions.

Join us and our benefits partner, AMBA, for an educational webinar where we’ll break down what to know and what to consider as you plan ahead:

What They Don’t Tell You About Long-Term Care

During this session, we’ll cover:

What Medicare does and doesn’t cover
The real costs of long-term care today
Alternative strategies you may not be familiar with
Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or supporting someone close to you, understanding how long-term care works can help you make more confident decisions.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Date: June 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. CST

Reserve My Spot!

https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YSRENByOQY-wThdkvOCBNw

06/13/2026

Facebook Friday…. A day late, but it’s all good…. No… IT’S GREAT! It’s GREAT to be a member of AERA! And we’re thrilled that our emerging leaders are headed back home ready to sign up retired educators!!

06/05/2026

05/29/2026

AERA held its last Orientation Meeting today at the state office. This is the largest standing committee. The Legislative Committee (pictured below) is comprised of 20 members with each of the ten districts having at least one member. The more populous districts are assigned additional members. A significant consideration for appointments to this committee is any influential relationships a member might have with state legislators, with particular interest to those holding key committee assignments or leadership positions.

05/29/2026

AERA HAS FIVE STANDING COMMITTEES: legislative, membership, bylaws and constitution, nominating and elections, and community service… and these folks are on it!! I’ve learned so much from each of them….

05/28/2026

Today, the Membership Committee and Nominations & Elections Committee met for Committee Orientation Meetings.

The Membership Committee is responsible for developing strategies, including programs and activities, to recruit and maintain memberships at the state and local levels. Members of this committee are pictured below.

The Nominations & Elections Committee is responsible for developing rules for nominating and electing state officers, district directors, and representatives to the AEA-R Delegate Assembly and the NEA-R Representative Assembly. (Unfortunately, a picture was not taken of this group. A picture will be taken at their next meeting in November.) Members of the group include: Paul Derrick, Cullman; Donna Eaves, Etowah; Alma Wyatt Jones, Tuscaloosa; Kenneth Dukes, Shelby; Teresa Bufkin, Autauga; Renee Smith, Clarke; Warren George, Montgomery; Douglas July, North Mobile; Margaret Sanders, Covington; and Rex Cheatham, AERA Vice President, Liaison.

05/27/2026

I am honored to be a part of the 2026 AEA Leadership Conference FAMILY REUNION!
Make your plans to attend now!

05/27/2026

AERA has five Standing Committees that support the operations of the state association. They are: Community Service, Constitution & Bylaws, Membership, Nominations & Elections, and Legislative.

This week, AERA will have orientations for these committees. Today, members of the Community Service and Constitution & Bylaws Committees met at the state office.

The Community Service Committee is responsible for reviewing the current Statewide Community Service project, helping local units with their community service efforts, and adopting criteria for the Community Service Awards program.

The Constitution & Bylaws Committee is responsible for reviewing the current AERA Constitution & Bylaws for any changes, receiving and preparing proposed amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws, and presenting proposed amendments at the Annual Meeting.

Thank you for your services to AERA!

05/22/2026

...I AM WENDY LANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AERA ....AND GUESS WHAT....ITS A GREAT DAY!!!