KARE Mission
–Provide fellowship for members
–Protect our pensions
–Preserve our health insurance
–Build solid and trusting relationships with legislators
–Support our schools and community through special projects such as: Scholarships, the Book Project, Volunteerism
–Support retirees in need through our Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Helping Hand Program and teacher grants
K.A.R.E. Theme for 2021-2022: “Getting Back on Track”
Welcome to our 21st year in the Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) organization. This past year has been such a challenge in so many ways, but KARE is ready to begin this new year by “Getting Back on Track” on the TRTA Express! This will include in-person meetings and fun and worthwhile projects that will help enhance the lives of KARE members in many ways. Meetings will no longer have to be Virtual Zoom meetings, as we are resuming in person meetings in August with our annual Hooky Day Celebration. So, fire up your engines and come “get back on track” with our fun and energetic members in Katy Area Retired Educators.
Earlene Hopkins, President
Meeting Schedule
| Date | Katy Area Retired Educators | Place |
| Aug. 18, 2021
*1:00-3:00 pm* |
HOOKY DAY—1st Day of School Celebration “NOT-back-to-school day” for all retirees
Food, fun, fellowship, door prizes and more! You’ll be glad you came! |
KISD ESC Room 1200 |
| Sept. 8, 2021 | September KARE meeting
TBA |
Merrell Center, Rm. 144 |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | October KARE meeting
Speaker, Tim Lee, TRTA |
Project Tyke Bldg;
Pavillion Annex |
| Nov. 10, 2021 | November KARE meeting/Founder’s Day 20th Anniversary Celebration | Merrell Center, Rm. 144 |
| Dec. 8, 2021
(not confirmed) |
December KARE meeting
Christmas Luncheon |
Brookwood (tentative) or Merrell Ctr., Rm. 144 |
| Jan. 12, 2022 | January KARE meeting
Speaker, Amazing Place, Pillars to Cognitive Health |
Merrell Center, Rm. 144 |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | February KARE meeting
Chocolate Auction for Scholarships & Speaker Chef Daniel Millerhouse |
Project Tyke Bldg;
Pavillion Annex |
| March, 2022 | Field Trip to Holocaust Museum
no regular meeting in March |
TBA |
| April 20, 2022 | April KARE meeting
Introduction of Scholarship Winners |
Merrell Center, Rm. 144 |
| May 11, 2022 | May KARE meeting
Speaker, Tracey Grimme, Hepple White Farms (Bees) |
Merrell Center, Rm. 144 |
*Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month unless otherwise specified.
*Meetings begin at 11:30 am with a luncheon catered by KISD Catering Department, with the Business meeting/Program beginning approximately at 12:00 pm.
* Lunch at the regular meetings is $12 per member.