ACER-CART

Reprinted from 2016 AGM Report

Respectfully submitted by Rosalie Bornn, RTAM ACER-CART Director (2015-16)

As a first time attendee and RTAM voting Director, the ACER-CART AGM was a true learning curve for me.

It was the 25th Anniversary of ACER-CART, and all affiliates received a framed wall certificate to acknowledge their sign on with the group. Note that RTAM was one of the first provincial groups to affiliate. Highlights included: • A new ACER-CART Executive was chosen and there was an election for Vice President. RTAM

Director, Wayne Hughes was reaffirmed as the

Western Representative. • As a Director participant, I was part of the initial recent Strategic Planning process of

ACER-CART by submitting a stakeholder response from our members and the plan was affirmed at the AGM. I have a sample copy of that plan and realize how close we really are to completing that process with our RTAM group. • The event allowed me the opportunity to get to know more about various other provincial affiliate groups. Similar to our Chapters, the various groups have unique strengths and equally unique challenges, in spite of all having the underlying commonality of being retired educators. • A fitting tribute was given to Past President,

Marvin Krawec by ACER-CART President,

JoAnn Lauber. A framed certificate of service was accepted by Wayne Hughes to pass on to

Marvin’s wife, Connie. • Former RTAM President, Vaughn Wadelius, who served as a special advisor to ACER-CART last year, has agreed to continue as a special advisor for 2016-2017. It was very obvious by the tribute that he received that Vaughn is thought of as a well-respected, valued and appreciated contributor to the ACER-CART organization. • ACER-CART is respectfully urging their affiliate groups to join them in acknowledging the October 1, 2016, UN International Day of the Older Person. • ACER-CART is part of a 50 member coalition of national senior serving organizations. A special website is being set up to showcase this Seniors’ Voices initiative.

ACER-CART affiliate groups such as RTAM are being urged to sign on in support of the initiative, and are being asked to eventually allow their group logo to be displayed as a part of the supportive effort. Links to pertinent website materials have just been received, and more info will be circulated as it becomes available.

It is an expensive endeavour to send RTAM representation to the Ottawa AGM and I am most appreciative to have attended on behalf of RTAM. n

FOOD FOR THE OLDER ADULT and REAL ESTATE TRANSITIONS

options for down-sizing in meal planning and living spaces

Date: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 Place: McMaster House, 191 Harcourt at Portage, Winnipeg, MB Time: 9:30 a. m. - 2:30 p. m.

Registration: 9:00 a. m. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Registration will be limited to 60 participants.

HIGHLIGHTS: Information booths by senior-serving organizations.

PROGRAM

9:30 - 9:40 Opening remarks

9:40 - 10:40

FOOD FOR THE OLDER ADULT when the kids leave, when there are just two of you or one, when you need new ideas for an evolving lifestyle, when groceries are not close by and when transportation is a problem.

10:40 - 11:00 Health Break

11:00 - 12:00

FOOD FOR THE OLDER ADULT – Part 2. Carla D’Andreamatten owns and operates a nutrition consulting company, “The Food Lady” based in Winnipeg that offers a variety of nutrition services. 12:00 - 1.00 Gourmet Lunch

1:00 - 3:00

REAL ESTATE TRANSITIONS: Options for downsizing living spaces Real estate decisions, principle residence rules, family cottages, condos, life lease, etc. Sharon Tod: B.A. LL.B.

3:00 - 3:15 Closing Remarks WELLNESS SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

Participant’s Name __________________________________ Address

__________________________________ City/Town __________________________________ Postal Code Phone

_______________ _________________ Email

Please send $30.00 cheque payable to RTAM by September 30 to: Maureen Recksiedler: P. O. Box 744, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0

Food and Mood-Enjoy Your Food

Eating and socializing influences all of us. Please come and join us to discuss this topic at our Fall Wellness Seminar. As we downsize in our lives, how do we include the all important aspect of socializing with our food? Our presenter, Carla D’Andreamatteo, RD, MSc., will include ideas for quick easy recipes, assistance with developing a healthy meal plan, and opportunities to connect with others about these same issues around food, eating, and social interaction. n

Marvin George Krawec

Marvin George Krawec passed away on May 16, 2016, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Connie Krawec (nee MacDonald), his sons Mark (Deborah) and Patrick (Tara), his grandson Gabriel. Marvin taught at Crescentview School for 22 years until his retirement in 1996. Marvin was always very active in the community. He served on many boards over the years, including: Manitoba Teachers’ College (student body President); Portage la Prairie School Division; Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba; Portage Regional Library Board; Southport Aerospace Board; Koko Platz Community Club; Canadian Mental Health Association; Portage-Lisgar Federal Liberal Association; Portage la Prairie Provincial Liberal Association; Friends of Manitoba Developmental Centre; and the Manitoba Press Council.

A funeral service was held at Good Shepherd Church on May 25, 2016. The full obituary can be viewed at: passages.winnipegfreepress.com

Marvin joined the RTAM Board as a Director, 2012-2013. He went on to serve as VicePresident from 2013 to 2015 and President, 2015-2016. n

The family of Marvin Krawec thanks the RTAM Board of Directors, the many associations of retired teachers across Canada and the many individual retired teachers who have reached out to us with words of sympathy and condolences.

We are proud to know how well regarded and appreciated Marvin was by those in a profession he revered. – Connie, Mark, Patrick, Tara and Gabe