Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Podcast Series Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/fort-bend-harris-retired-educators-podcast-series We are active, involved, retired educators who meet monthly to: • Encourage the economic, intellectual, social, and physical well being of our members. • Promote educational excellence by providing books for children. • Encourage volunteer opportunities. • Support legislation favorable to retired and active school personnel. • Enjoy each other's company. And bring inspirational and informative programs to our monthly meetings at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church. Please enjoy and share these program episodes! (c) 2019 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators b252f445-9c56-5e51-835f-fc87a70da507 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:53 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:28:30 -0600 http://localunits.org/FortBendHarris https://img.transistor.fm/W6lD8R6eP9owBDf4Flb8TyYjOE5CPAhElauZKfunlwc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzMDIvMTU2ODMx/NzMwNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Podcast Series http://localunits.org/FortBendHarris episodic Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators We are active, involved, retired educators who meet monthly to: • Encourage the economic, intellectual, social, and physical well being of our members. • Promote educational excellence by providing books for children. • Encourage volunteer opportunities. • Support legislation favorable to retired and active school personnel. • Enjoy each other's company. And bring inspirational and informative programs to our monthly meetings at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church. Please enjoy and share these program episodes! We are active, involved, retired educators who meet monthly to: • Encourage the economic, intellectual, social, and physical well being of our members. trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators No No Can You Use a Little Christmas Spirit Right Now? Christmas 2019 Celebrating with Friends 5 5 Can You Use a Little Christmas Spirit Right Now? Christmas 2019 Celebrating with Friends full 6cf05d23-d6bf-4fb9-8ef5-a8c95147f2a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11ae4d15 Handbells are always a beautiful way to express music and it becomes even more beautiful when you combine that with the celebration of the message of Christmas.  Enjoy this final meeting of 2019 in full stereo as we look back at Christmas 2019.


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]]> Handbells are always a beautiful way to express music and it becomes even more beautiful when you combine that with the celebration of the message of Christmas.  Enjoy this final meeting of 2019 in full stereo as we look back at Christmas 2019.


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]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:47:32 -0500 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators 1916 Discover the wonderful Christmas spirit through music as you join us for our end of year holiday celebration. Discover the wonderful Christmas spirit through music as you join us for our end of year holiday celebration. trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community No Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Fund Drive - Carla Meuth, Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) & Ann Thompson, FBHRE Foundation Chair 4 4 Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Fund Drive - Carla Meuth, Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) & Ann Thompson, FBHRE Foundation Chair full 1d2ded7f-2a08-4c85-9c99-91e8c006a816 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eddb6d5e This year TRTF’s goal is to raise $100,000 in donations for its programs that assist past, present, and future educators.  A $20 contribution from each of us will go a long way toward achieving this goal.

Since its inception in 2010, A Helping Hand has given more than $150,000 in aid to help fellow retirees and current teachers get back on their feet. Learn more about TRTF and view the new foundation videos.

Get all the details in the December newsletter.


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]]> This year TRTF’s goal is to raise $100,000 in donations for its programs that assist past, present, and future educators.  A $20 contribution from each of us will go a long way toward achieving this goal.

Since its inception in 2010, A Helping Hand has given more than $150,000 in aid to help fellow retirees and current teachers get back on their feet. Learn more about TRTF and view the new foundation videos.

Get all the details in the December newsletter.


This podcast is a production of Radio Lounge, a podcast recording studio in Houston, Texas. Learn more at RadioLoungeUSA.com

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0600 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators 1731 Ann Thompson, FBHRE Foundation Chair, and Carla Meuth, Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board member, present annual recognition of TRTF and the fund drive. TRTF donations support four primary charitable programs and its endowment fund: A Helping Hand, the Lehr-Pritchard Endowment Fund, Classroom Assistance Grants, and Beginning Teacher Scholarships. Ann Thompson, FBHRE Foundation Chair, and Carla Meuth, Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board member, present annual recognition of TRTF and the fund drive. TRTF donations support four primary charitable programs and its endowment fund: A Helping trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community No 1.) Top 10 Scams for the Year - Jennifer Salazar, BBB Education Foundation 2.) 18:13 2020 Census Takers Needed - Nathaniel Lyles, Robin Davis & Arletra Brown, US Commerce Dept 3 3 1.) Top 10 Scams for the Year - Jennifer Salazar, BBB Education Foundation 2.) 18:13 2020 Census Takers Needed - Nathaniel Lyles, Robin Davis & Arletra Brown, US Commerce Dept full 4e0cdf58-1b56-4974-94ca-b85ceb8a106c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d519f016 At number 7 of the top 10 scams is the Medicare/Healthcare Scam. The caller will ask for your Medicare number. Once the caller has it, the number is used for fraudulent claims.  Notify the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol at 888-341-6187 or online.

Learn more about the BBB Education Foundation.

2020 Census workers earn $18 hourly wage with paid training fees, flexible hours, and mileage.  Applicants must be a US citizen over the age of 18 with a Social Security number, possess a valid driver license, have access to a vehicle, be fluent in English,  have a computer with Internet access and an email address, pass a criminal background check, and commit to complete training.  Apply online at 2020Census.

Get all the details in the November newsletter.


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]]> At number 7 of the top 10 scams is the Medicare/Healthcare Scam. The caller will ask for your Medicare number. Once the caller has it, the number is used for fraudulent claims.  Notify the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol at 888-341-6187 or online.

Learn more about the BBB Education Foundation.

2020 Census workers earn $18 hourly wage with paid training fees, flexible hours, and mileage.  Applicants must be a US citizen over the age of 18 with a Social Security number, possess a valid driver license, have access to a vehicle, be fluent in English,  have a computer with Internet access and an email address, pass a criminal background check, and commit to complete training.  Apply online at 2020Census.

Get all the details in the November newsletter.


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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators 1830 Jennifer Salazar, Texas Senior Medicare Patrol, BBB Education Foundation, warns of the top 10 scams for the year. Scammers cheat victims out of thousands of dollars. Recruiter Assistant Nathaniel Lyles, Robin Davis, and Arletra Brown stress the need for 4000 area census workers for the 2020 census. Jennifer Salazar, Texas Senior Medicare Patrol, BBB Education Foundation, warns of the top 10 scams for the year. Scammers cheat victims out of thousands of dollars. Recruiter Assistant Nathaniel Lyles, Robin Davis, and Arletra Brown stress the need f trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community No 1.) Are You Prepared for an Emergency? - Kathy Renfrow & Angel Alvarado, Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Preparedness 2.) 17:45 Volunteer for Students - Andrew Yates, Fort Bend Hope 2 2 1.) Are You Prepared for an Emergency? - Kathy Renfrow & Angel Alvarado, Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Preparedness 2.) 17:45 Volunteer for Students - Andrew Yates, Fort Bend Hope full ab021daa-530d-4857-8d1b-facb9cca2cfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d225c086 It is important to plan where to meet in case of emergency to alleviate confusion and avoid disaster.  Memorize family phone numbers and make a list to keep in your emergency kit and near your telephone.  Your emergency kit should include a bag ready to go with your waterproof bags to protect valuable documents and copies of credit cards.  Prepare a kit if you plan to stay at home.

FBH Volunteers are needed to tutor or mentor elementary, middle-school, and high-school students in reading skills and help them complete homework assignments; teach ESL classes in reading, writing, listening, and speaking; tutor English speaking students in Spanish; and help Spanish-speaking students improve their Spanish.  Volunteers may also teach classes for citizenship, basic computer concepts, and financial literacy.

You may fill out an application form at 927 3rd St. in Rosenberg or apply online at FBH.

Get all the details in the October newsletter.

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]]> It is important to plan where to meet in case of emergency to alleviate confusion and avoid disaster.  Memorize family phone numbers and make a list to keep in your emergency kit and near your telephone.  Your emergency kit should include a bag ready to go with your waterproof bags to protect valuable documents and copies of credit cards.  Prepare a kit if you plan to stay at home.

FBH Volunteers are needed to tutor or mentor elementary, middle-school, and high-school students in reading skills and help them complete homework assignments; teach ESL classes in reading, writing, listening, and speaking; tutor English speaking students in Spanish; and help Spanish-speaking students improve their Spanish.  Volunteers may also teach classes for citizenship, basic computer concepts, and financial literacy.

You may fill out an application form at 927 3rd St. in Rosenberg or apply online at FBH.

Get all the details in the October newsletter.

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators 1980 Kathy Renfrow and Angel Alvarado of the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Preparedness, stress the importance of having an emergency plan for family and pets, stocking up on emergency supplies, and using waterproof bags for safeguarding valuable documents. Andrew Yates, Director of Fort Bend Hope (FBH) in Rosenberg, explains volunteer opportunities at FBH. Yates says the mission of FBH is “to build bridges, restore hope, and empower families through education.” Kathy Renfrow and Angel Alvarado of the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Preparedness, stress the importance of having an emergency plan for family and pets, stocking up on emergency supplies, and using waterproof bags for safeguarding valuable docume trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community No Oh, Happy Day! A musical salute to Texas featuring the Sugar Sisters 1 1 Oh, Happy Day! A musical salute to Texas featuring the Sugar Sisters full b555dcbe-97a1-448b-8554-3eccccad7c94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1b44323 With an enjoyable musical salute to Texas, the Sugar Sisters with cowgirl hats and props brought back old memories with their rendition of western music and the Texas state song, “Texas, Our Texas,” written by William Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. Gene Autry was brought to mind with “Back in the Saddle Again” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” The Civil War era folk song “Yellow Rose of Texas,” once recorded by Ernest Tubb and Gene Autrey, was delightfully sung by the Sugar Sisters. Their program also included Hank Williams, Jr.’s “Hey, Good Lookin’,“ Bob Wills’ “Rose of San Antone,” the Sons of the Pioneers’ “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and Roy Rogers’ “Happy Trails.”


Get all the details in the September newsletter.


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]]> With an enjoyable musical salute to Texas, the Sugar Sisters with cowgirl hats and props brought back old memories with their rendition of western music and the Texas state song, “Texas, Our Texas,” written by William Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. Gene Autry was brought to mind with “Back in the Saddle Again” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” The Civil War era folk song “Yellow Rose of Texas,” once recorded by Ernest Tubb and Gene Autrey, was delightfully sung by the Sugar Sisters. Their program also included Hank Williams, Jr.’s “Hey, Good Lookin’,“ Bob Wills’ “Rose of San Antone,” the Sons of the Pioneers’ “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and Roy Rogers’ “Happy Trails.”


Get all the details in the September newsletter.


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]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0500 Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators Fort Bend - Harris Retired Educators 420 Fort Bend Harris Retired Educators welcomed eight new members at its potluck luncheon in the Great Hall of the Sugar Land United Methodist Church. Not only did eighty attendees enjoy a veritable feast and good fellowship but they were also entertained by the talented Sugar Sisters. Fort Bend Harris Retired Educators welcomed eight new members at its potluck luncheon in the Great Hall of the Sugar Land United Methodist Church. Not only did eighty attendees enjoy a veritable feast and good fellowship but they were also entertained by trta, fbhre, fbisd, hisd, retired, teachers, volunteers, community No