The Albert Lea Area Retired Educators Association of Minnesota will have its first meeting for the 2010-11 year on Thursday at America’s Best Value Inn, 2306 E. Main St., Albert Lea. There will be fellowship at 11:30 a.m. and a noon lunch. All retired school personnel are invited to become members. If you are interested in attending the meeting and have not been called, call Ann Berry at 373-6004 by Monday.

Randy Kehr, executive director of Albert Lea- Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce, will be the speaker. His topic will be “Community Update.”

One of the main purposes of our organization is to protect pension while maintaining the financial stability of TRA and PERA.