Join REA
Why Join REA?
Retirement is a new chapter — and the University of West Florida Retired Employees Association (REA) helps you stay connected to the place and people who helped shape your career.
REA membership offers meaningful opportunities to:
- Stay informed about university news, benefits, and resources
- Maintain connections with colleagues and fellow retirees
- Continue engaging with the UWF community
- Be part of a network that values your experience and legacy
Not retired yet? You can still join!
Membership Details
Active UWF REA membership is established through an annual $50 donation to the Retired Employees Association Foundation account.
- Membership term: July 1 – June 30
- Open to all UWF retirees, as well as other interested individuals
- Contributions directly support UWF REA programs, events, and initiatives
Joining UWF REA is a simple way to stay involved while supporting opportunities for fellow retirees.
Membership Benefits
- Invitations to UWF REA events, including REA 101, Holiday Social, Day at the Ballpark, Oktoberfest, and our Annual Meeting
- UWF REA communications and updates
- Opportunities to connect with fellow retirees and the campus community
- Opportunity to serve on the UWF REA Board of Directors
- Campus parking privileges*
- Access to the John C. Pace Library
*Some privileges may require registration or additional documentation.
UWF REA 2025-2026 Events and Activities
UWF REA Members can stay engaged through a variety of UWF REA events and activities throughout the year.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| REA 101 | 8/5/25 | 11:00 a.m. | UWF Commons Nautilus Chamber |
|
Oktoberfest |
10/4/25 | 12:00 p.m. | UWF Courtyard by the Aquatics Center |
| REA Dutch Treat Breakfast | 11/12/25 | 9:00 a.m. | Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch |
| REA Holiday Social | 12/9/25 |
11:00 a.m. Doors Open |
UWF Conference Center |
| CFPA Production of Twelfth Night | 2/15/26 2/22/26 |
2:30 p.m. | UWF CFPA Main Stage Theatre |
| Cocoa and Camellias | 2/27/26 | 10:00 a.m. | UWF Camellia Garden |
| REA Dutch Treat Breakfast | 3/11/26 | 9:00 a.m. | Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch |
| REA Day at the Ballpark | 4/4/26 | 1:00 p.m. | Left Field Party Deck at Jim Spooner Field |
|
REA Annual Meeting |
5/7/26 | 2:00 p.m. | Argonaut Athletic Club |
In additional the these events, UWF REA Members typically receive invitations to University events including a President's Tailgate at one or two home Footballs Games, the State of the University Address, UWF Holidayfest, UWF Cookies and Cocoa, and UWF Founders Week.