This Active Life September 2004

A Message from the President

NEA-Retired Members to Play Critical Election Role
Like you, I've worked most of my adult life on behalf of children, in support of a strong union, and, more recently, for the betterment of conditions facing our nation's seniors.
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Cover Story

Who will win the White House? NEA-Retired members explore the issues that will influence their vote.
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Member Profiles

Lina Pearson (South Carolina), Tom Farmer (West Virginia), and Ruby Davis (Nebraska) share their retirement tips.
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People

Vermont member Gail Brown pre-serves the arts of quilting, paper making, and weaving. Tennessee's Robert Farmer helps young African-American men become leaders.
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My Contribution

When Minnesota retiree and part-time reporter Wally Wakefield was hauled before a judge, he refused to reveal his sources. Find out why he stuck his neck out for the First Amendment.
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Ask the Expert

Caution is the Key to Avoiding Identity Theft
Nearly 5 percent of Americans fell victim to identity theft last year. Follow these tips and cut the risk that someone will steal your good name.
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Travel

Beware the Timeshare Snare
A few months ago, my wife Carol and I went to Hawaii for a little R&R after an Alaskan winter. One of the things we planned was a morning snorkeling trip on a boat going to a marine preserve. When we checked on prices and availability at one of the booking shops, we found out the price was $94 apiece—but that we could go for only $17 each if we would listen to a timeshare sales presentation.
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