The Lincoln County Retired Educators’ Association (REA) recently named member Terry Derleth as the group’s Volunteer of the Year. A release from the Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association (WREA) said Lincoln County REA members contributed 2,626 volunteer hours this year, valued at $73,186.62, serving more than 24 organizations in local communities. Statewide, WREA members logged a total of 137,944.75 volunteer hours, valued at $3,844,520.18, serving 1,236 organizations, the release said. WREA has served as a professional organization representing Wisconsin’s retired educational community since 1951. Today, WREA has more than 9,000 members and 56 local chapters. To learn more about the Lincoln County REA, contact Terry Derleth at 715-453-5116. Submitted photo.
