Committee Chairs and Members

CHAPTER REPORTS

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR - Thompson

On Monday April 21, 2014, in the Library of R. D. Parker Collegiate, three Board Members of the Thompson Association of Retired Educators (TARE) gave a two hour presentation on retirement to members of the Thompson Teachers’ Association (TTA).

When TTA contacted TARE with a request for a retirement seminar, TARE accepted with pleasure as we like to promote good relationships between active and retired teachers. Three TARE Board Members, with the knowledge of Wayne Hughes, RTAM President, and assisted by information from some RTAM Committee Chairs, created a presentation which was then shared with those who had aided in its creation. The three TARE presenters were Joan Goble, President; Joan Dawson, Vice-President (and RTAM Director); and

Barb McIntyre, Director. They focused on retirement as the next, natural progression in life. They covered such topics as: marital break-up; medical, dental and travel coverage; debt; rainy day fund; teaching on contract after retirement; subbing; CPP; OAS; taxes, time management, changing relationships, personal value, understanding your income sources and potential expenses before you retire, and RTAM, ACER-CART and TARE as organizations and the advantages of joining them.

From the beginning, the participants were encouraged to interrupt with questions and told that no question was “too silly” to ask. Many excellent questions came both during and after the presentations. The two hours passed quickly. At the end, many of the participants said it was the best and most informative retirement seminar they had ever attended. The presenters were asked if they could come again next year, and agreed to do so. n

RTAM OffICE STAff

Carol Gillis Administrative Assistant Winnipeg, Manitoba

I started with RTAM in 2007 and work three mornings a week. Along with the daily responsibilities assisting RTAM members, I am responsible for accounts receivable and payable, and prepare financial reports for the Treasurer.

Prior to retiring from my full time job, my experience has been secretarial, Human Resources and operating my own business.

Grace and I have the appointment as a “Commissioner for Oaths” and are available to sign Manitoba affidavits and/or statutory declarations for any RTAM member, free of charge.

I have lived in three Provinces and one Territory but grew up in Winnipeg and moved back in 1987. I am married to John and have one son, Mark.

Grace Reimer Office Assistant Winnipeg, Manitoba

Prior to joining the RTAM office in November, 2013, some of my experience has been payroll and human resources within the healthcare and education fields. My responsibilities at RTAM are varied, with emphasis on RTAM benefits and membership.

My life outside the office includes traveling with my husband Ken, who is a retired teacher. After retirement we spent three years teaching in Bangkok, Thailand. We have three daughters, one son-in-law and four awesome grandchildren. Many of my activities are centered on my grandchildren, two of whom live in Winnipeg and two in Calgary.

Both Carol and I have the appointment as a “Commissioner for Oaths” and are available to sign Manitoba affidavits and/or statutory declarations for any RTAM member, free of charge. n