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 | Schedule of Meetings | Location |
| Jan. 12, 2022 | January KARE meeting— Amazing Place: “Practical Tips for a Healthier You”, Sally Davis | Project Tyke Professional Development Annex |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | February KARE meeting—Chocolate Auction; Chief Daniel Millerhouse | Project Tyke Professional Development Annex |
| March 9, 2022 | Field Trip—no regular meeting in March—Holocaust Museum & Lunch at Treebeards | Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77001 |
| *April 20, 2022 | April KARE meeting—Scholarship Recipients/Scholarship Committee Process | ESC 1200 rooms |
| May 11, 2022 | May KARE meeting—Hepplewhite Farms: Bees, Tracey Gimme (former teacher) | Project Tyke Professional Development Annex |
*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.
*New meal price: $12