This Active Life September 2003

A Message from the President

At a recent meeting, a retired member from Oregon broke down in tears while recounting how teachers in Portland worked 10 days without pay to keep the district from cutting the school year short. Though retired, she was saddened by the misplaced priorities that have caused huge cutbacks in school programs.
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Cover Story

Cheap trips, book clubs, and service to others. NEA-Retired members share their secrets for a thriving retirement.
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Letters

Readers respond to previous issues of This Active Life.
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Member Profiles

Meet Camille Gieck (Rhode Island), Bobbie Duncan (Texas), and Ernest Holley (Virginia). What spurs their involvement in NEA?
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People

California member Amy Tsubokawa delivers positive messages about cultural diversity. Maine's Mary Wescott builds unity through bowling. Minnesota member George Hodnick helps members link up during a strike.
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My Contribution

North Carolina members Juanita and Elliot Palmer have built a lasting legacy to the contributions of African Americans. Meet these lifelong activists for education equity.
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News Briefs

Retired members at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting and the NEA Representative Assembly advocate for better health care coverage, strong pension systems.
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10-Minute Activist

Reconciling Congress's Prescription Drug Proposals
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Ask the Expert

RV Travel: Insuring Your Best Trip Ever
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Great Ideas

Committed NEA-Retired members help fuel the success of Outreach to Teach, an intergenerational program that aids high-needs schools.
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Computers

Need fresh information on the Atkins diet or that dream vacation spot? Your answer may be only a click away.
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