2025 AGM Nomination Report

2025 Nomination Report

Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM The following list of nominees is presented to RTAM Members for the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Position Vice-President Treasurer Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Director-at-Large

Name Trent Tuttosi Jocelyne Fraser Vicky Hutchinson Audrey J. Siemens Marilyn Wiebe

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No nominations were received for the role of Secretary.

As there is only 1 candidate for each vacant position the candidates are declared acclaimed.

The 2025-2026 RTAM Board of Directors shall be as follows.

Position President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Director-at-Large

Name Jayesh Maniar Trent Tuttosi Jocelyne Fraser Vacant Betty-Jean Checkley Peter Narth Vicky Hutchinson Audrey J. Siemens Marilyn Wiebe Vacant

Term Year 2 of term Year 1 of term Year 1 of term Year 2 of term Year 2 of term Year 1 of term Year 1 of term Year 1 of term

Returning Officer David Harkness

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM For Vice President: Trent Tuttosi Biography / Experience During my teaching career, I always engaged with colleagues and community members outside of school hours. For 20 years, I was a teacher representative for the local Canadian Parents for French in Flin Flon.

Together with parents, fellow teachers and school division administrators, we identified priorities, set goals, planned community events, organized student exchanges and travel abroad, and facilitated professional development for French Immersion teachers in the north.

For 3 years, I was a member of the Flin Flon Teachers’ Association and worked with colleagues to address concerns of local teachers with provincial MTS reps, especially in the area of educational finance. When I moved to southern Manitoba, I joined the Manitoba Association of Teachers of French (MATF) and served on the Executive for 5 years. This involved collaborating with fellow French teachers from around the province to identify professional development needs, organize our annual MTS PD Day conference, organize student workshops, enrichment activities, and apply for government grants.

At my retirement in 2021, I became a member of RTAM. In February 2025, at the invitation of an RTAM member, I joined the Board of Directors and then, in April, joined the RTAM Executive as a Member-at-large to assist with the hiring of our new Executive Director. During my time on the Board of Directors, I have been the chair of the Membership Committee, worked with the RTAM administrative team to review and amend policy, helped set new priorities and explored ways to ensure our organization’s prosperous future. I also lead the Club de lecture francophone SIG to connect Francophone RTAM members who enjoy reading and discussing French literature. It has been my pleasure to represent RTAM at the IG Walk for Alzheimer's in May, the Goldeyes baseball game in June, the Summer Swing Golf Tournament in September and meetings with Members of our Legislative Assembly.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM Election Statement My teaching career spanned 3 decades and 3 school divisions across the province Flin Flon in the north, Steinbach in the south, and River East Transcona in Winnipeg. Life and needs in these communities are different; one solution is not best for all. I understand the importance of empowering local community groups around the province, as they know their communities best. I also believe that we retired teachers are stronger when we are connected to each other. As educators, we share common values, interests and concerns. RTAM plays a key role in uniting us, in advocating for seniors’ needs and working for our personal and collective well-being. I have enjoyed collaborating with my fellow Board members of RTAM. I hope to continue to promote the valuable contributions of RTAM and its members around the province, so that our association can grow and serve its members for generations to come.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM For Treasurer: Jocelyne Fraser Brief Biography I retired after 36 years as an educator and administrator, with the majority of my career spent working in French Immersion and Français schools.

Throughout my professional life, I was actively engaged in both teaching and leadership roles, where I had the privilege of supporting students, staff, and families within diverse school communities.

Beyond the classroom and school administration, I contributed to several associations of teachers and administrators within the divisions I served. These experiences reinforced for me the value of collaboration, advocacy, and lifelong learning, and they deepened my understanding of the importance of professional involvement at every stage of one’s career.

Now, in retirement, I continue to find fulfillment in contributing to the well-being and professional life of educators. My current role as treasurer of RTAM has allowed me to support the organization in a meaningful way while remaining connected to colleagues who share a passion for education.

Why I Am Seeking Election I believe strongly that retired teachers benefit from staying engaged with the issues, activities, and opportunities that directly affect us as professionals and as a community. RTAM plays a vital role in offering social activities, special interest groups, and informative workshops that support members in retirement.

I am seeking re-election because I wish to continue serving RTAM in the role of treasurer. In my first term, I have enjoyed the responsibility of contributing to the sound management of RTAM’s resources and supporting the Board in its mission to serve members effectively. I would be honoured to continue this work, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stability in RTAM’s financial matters.

As both an educator and administrator, I have always believed in the importance of active participation and service. In retirement, this belief remains unchanged. By

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM continuing as treasurer, I hope to further strengthen RTAM’s role as a supportive, dynamic, and engaging organization for retired teachers.

Brève biographie J’ai pris ma retraite après 36 années de carrière comme enseignante et administratrice, dont la majeure partie dans les écoles d’immersion française et les écoles Françaises. Tout au long de ma carrière, j’ai occupé divers rôles d’enseignement et de direction, ce qui m’a permis d’appuyer les élèves, le personnel et les familles au sein de communautés scolaires variées.

En plus de mon travail à l’école, j’ai participé activement à plusieurs associations d’enseignants et d’administrateurs dans les divisions scolaires où j’ai travaillé. Ces expériences m’ont convaincue de l’importance de la collaboration, de la représentation et de l’apprentissage continu, tout en renforçant ma conviction qu’il est essentiel de s’impliquer à chaque étape de sa carrière.

Aujourd’hui, à la retraite, je continue de trouver une grande satisfaction à contribuer au bien-être et à la vie professionnelle des enseignants. Mon rôle actuel de trésorière de la RTAM m’a permis d’appuyer l’association de façon significative tout en demeurant en lien avec des collègues qui partagent ma passion pour l’éducation.

Pourquoi je me présente Je crois fermement que les enseignants retraités tirent profit de demeurer engagés dans les enjeux, les activités et les occasions qui nous touchent directement, tant sur le plan professionnel que communautaire. La RTAM joue un rôle essentiel en offrant des activités sociales, des groupes d’intérêt particulier et des ateliers enrichissants qui soutiennent ses membres à la retraite.

Je sollicite un second mandat afin de continuer à servir la RTAM dans le rôle de trésorière. Au cours de mon premier mandat, j’ai eu le privilège de contribuer à la saine gestion des ressources de l’association et d’appuyer le conseil d’administration dans sa mission auprès des membres. Ce serait pour moi un honneur de poursuivre ce travail en veillant à la transparence, à la rigueur et à la stabilité dans la gestion financière de la RTAM.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM Comme enseignante et administratrice, j’ai toujours cru à l’importance de l’engagement et du service. À la retraite, cette conviction demeure la même. En continuant comme trésorière, j’espère renforcer encore davantage le rôle de la RATM comme organisme dynamique, solidaire et engagé auprès des enseignants retraités.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM For Director At Large: Vicky Hutchinson I would like to continue on the board as a Director. I would like to continue to support the RTAM board, and in particularly the Benefits Committee as I have just become acquainted with the needs of this position.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM For Director At Large: Audrey J. Siemens Background and Experience: • A teacher for with over 37 years of teaching in the St. Vital and Louis Riel School Divisions • Currently a substitute teacher (K-12) for Louis Riel School Division • Worked as a Classroom teacher (K-6), a Special Education teacher in several schools, and as a Student Service/Counsellor in elementary and secondary schools • Excellent organizational and collaborative skills • Strong advocate for senior community groups and organizations • Strong leadership skills • RTAM Experience: Served as Director of RTAM in 2022-2023 • Founded and Chaired the Ad-Hoc RTAM Substitute Concerns Committee • Served as Recording Secretary of the RTAM Pension Committee • Presented Pre-Retirement Presentations for RTAM on numerous occasions • Wrote Articles for the RTAM quarterly KIT magazine: • 1) History and update of the RTAM Substitute Concerns Committee • 2) Interview of former Teacher and Professor of University of Manitoba (Irene Peters) • Serving on the Manitoba Senior Coalition Committee as a representative for RTAM Election Statement: I wish to be re-elected to the RTAM Board of Directors in the upcoming election for 2025-2026. I look forward to working on the RTAM Board of Directors and serving the RTAM members of Manitoba in the future!

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM For Director At Large: Marilyn Wiebe I am currently a full member of RTAM, who started supporting the Board, as a Director At Large in June, 2024. It has been 18 months with multiple changes, challenges, and crises of one kind or another. As a Director At Large during the initial meeting of the Board, it was quite apparent that the Board did not have a full slate of people.

We were 2 or 3 members short of a full Board of Directors, and Executive member positions were also down by one or two members. I want to compliment the Board in its ability to work through or around issues to make the 8-member board viable and their ability to carry the demands placed upon them forward.

I am seeking the support of the membership to remain on the board as a Director At Large. If you would like any information regarding my first full year on the Board of RTAM feel free to email me at mwiebe@rtam.mb.ca or phone 204-8893660 (RTAM office). Leave a number and ask them to contact me. I hear RTAM has 10,000 members so don't all call at the same time! (LOL) This organization and I are looking forward to hearing from you. Log on to the RTAM website for the online AGM November 19, 2025!

I have served on the Student Awards committee for a fourth year. In my opinion this is one of the most uplifting committees to become a member of within RTAM. The achievements of the student applicants remind us that the future belongs to grandchildren with the love and support of their grandparents.

I also worked with a small dedicated group of RTAM members who served on a collapsed Advocacy (political action committee), Public Relations, and Pension Committee, including Joan Goble (Thompson), who served RTAM as President, Past President, and gave of her knowledge related to these areas, while Julia McKay (The Pas), Guy Hansen (formerly Thompson/now Winnipeg), and Karen Mozdenz (Winnipeg) who were helpful to the board by discussing issues related to the areas mentioned. The committee members and I agreed to recommend that this committee(s) structure needs to be reviewed. More committee volunteers are always required, no matter what organization you're serving.

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Slate of Candidates for 2025 AGM Keep RTAM in mind when you think about volunteering, attend the AGM. Please engage with the RTAM Board!

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