The 2014 Annual General Meeting Agenda

The 2014 Annual General Meeting

Ramada Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg

RETIRED TEACHERS’

ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

Tuesday, May 27, 2014: Related Activities pre-AGM 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. . Johnson Presentation - Pensions 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. . Lunch: RTAM Board and Chapter Presidents/Representatives 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. . Chapter Presidents/Representatives’ Meeting with Board Members 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. . Snowbirds: Tips when travelling South 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. . Evening Reception / Distinguished Service Award(s) / Entertainment

Wednesday, May 28, 2014: Annual General Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. .. Opening 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. .. Board Elections and Meeting Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. . Lunch and networking 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. . TRAF presentation 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. . Meeting Session

In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, there will be a draw at the end of the meeting for a $700.00 gift certificate at the Elkhorn Resort, Spa and Conference Centre, Onanole, MB. This certificate is for an Ultimate Relaxation Package. YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO WIN!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

A Distinguished Service Award may be presented to an individual whose service to RTAM, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has been extraordinary. The Award may be given posthumously.

a. The nominee and the nominator must each be a full member of RTAM. b. The nomination shall include a comprehensive description of the nominees involvement and service to RTAM. c. The Award shall consist of a framed certificate duly signed by the President. d. If possible, the award shall be made at the Evening Reception. RTAM shall assume all travel and accommodation expenses, incurred by the recipient to attend the AGM, on the same basis and rates allotted to Chapter Presidents. e. The RTAM Board shall make the final decision on the granting of the Distinguished Service Award(s). f. The President shall receive the nominations.

Deadline: Submission must reach the RTAM office by April 25, 2014. Mail nominee submissions to: Wayne A. Hughes, RTAM President 113 – 1555 St. James Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5

Ramada Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg

RETIRED TEACHERS’

ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Ramada Viscount Gort, 1670 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3T 0C9

In an effort to encourage increased participation at the AGM, the Board is offering a reduced advanced registration fee. The registration fee for RTAM members who register before April 30, 2014, is $15.00. The registration fee for RTAM members who register after April 30, 2014, is $25.00. Please make your own hotel reservations (reference RTAM) by April 27, 2014. 204-775-0451

2014 REGISTRATION FORM

Name Address Postal Code Phone

City & Province Email Full RTAM Member: (Yes or No) or Associate RTAM Member: (Yes or No) If you belong to a Chapter, please state Chapter Name:

Advanced Registration by April 30: (includes reception, meetings & lunch) Registration after April 30: (includes reception, meetings & lunch) Guest attending ONLY lunch (Wednesday, May 28) Guest attending ONLY reception (Tuesday, May 27) @ $15.00 =

@ $25.00 =

@ $10.00 = FREE

Cheque enclosed and made payable to RTAM: in the amount of $ ______________________________ On site catered lunch is included. If you have a specific health related dietary concern, please provide details.________________________________________________________________________.

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ Meeting at 1:00 p.m., May 27, 2014, Ramada Viscount Gort Hotel. This meeting is for the Chapter President (or designate) and one Chapter Representative (The AGM registration fee is covered if attending both Chapter Presidents’ Meeting AND the AGM.) Are you the Chapter President/Designate? _______ Are you the second Chapter Representative?_______

All registrants please indicate your attendance: Tuesday Chapter Presidents’ Meeting: (Yes or No) ________ Tuesday (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Johnson presentation: (Yes or No)________ Tuesday (4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Snowbirds presentation: (Yes or No)______________ Tuesday Evening Reception: (Yes or No)________ Additional Reception Guest (Yes or No)______________ Wednesday Annual General Meeting: (Yes or No)__________

The 2014 Annual General Meeting

Ramada Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg

RETIRED TEACHERS’

ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS RTAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2014-2015

Nominations for the Board of Directors of RTAM will be accepted up to and including Friday, April 25, 2014 (12 noon). The term of office is one year. Board members and nominators must be full members in good standing of RTAM. Any RTAM member may be nominated for a position of Director and one Officer position. An unsuccessful candidate for an Officer position has the right to stand for Director.

The positions open to election on May 28, 2014 are: Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Directors: up to 15 Directors may be elected.

Nomination Process: (a) Nominations will be received by the Elections Committee up to 12 noon on Friday, April 25, 2014. Nomination(s) must be accompanied by a signed statement from the nominee to acknowledge their willingness to accept the nomination.

Please forward nomination to: RTAM – Nominations, 113–1555 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5

(b) There will be an additional opportunity to nominate from amongst those who are present in the AGM assembly. Any nomination from the floor will require the endorsement of ten (10) full members of RTAM who are in attendance. There will be a thirty (30) minute time frame from the time nominations open to nominations close. If you have any questions, please call: Elections Committee Chair, Barbara McDole at 204-254-8965 or the RTAM office at 204-889-3660; Toll Free 1-888-393-8082.

Ramada Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg

RETIRED TEACHERS’

ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

RTAM BOARD NOMINATION FORM: 2014-2015

(Please print) As a full RTAM member, I, _____________________________nominate the following full RTAM member: Nominee’s name: __________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Phone:_________________________Email:____________________________________________ for the position of: Officer (one position only) ❏ President ❏ Vice-President ❏ Secretary ❏ Treasurer . . . and/or for the position of ❏ Director

The signed permission of the nominee: ______________________________________________ Or, attached is the signed permission of the nominee.

Please forward to: RTAM – Nominations, 113 – 1555 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Please note: Only FULL RTAM members may hold office, vote, endorse or sign nomination papers. ASSOCIATE RTAM members may not hold office, vote, endorse or sign nomination papers.

Invitation to become a RTAM Committee Member

It is an RTAM policy that RTAM members-at-large are encouraged to serve on a committee of the Board. Therefore, we ask you to please submit your name to indicate your availability and areas of interest. We will endeavour to accommodate your offer within the parameters of Bylaws and Policy. Most Committees usually meet once a month, with the exception of July, August and December, unless there are emergent circumstances. Following are the 10 Standing Committees: 1) AGM and Elections; 4b) Public Relations; 7) Pension; 2) Benefits; 4c) Website; 8) Political Action; 3) Bylaws and Policy; 5) Educational Advocacy 9) Travel; 4) Communications: (includes Scholarships/Awards); 10) Wellness 4a) Keep In Touch Newsletter (KIT); 6) Membership & Chapters; My name is ...................................................................................................................................................... Contact: Phone.................................................... e-mail........................................................................ Home address:................................................................................................................................................ My interests would be for the following committee(s): …………............................................................... Please provide a short reflection of your experiences that would lead to this committee.

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Please submit this form to our Executive Assistant, Carol Gillis, by the conclusion of this AGM or e-mail your choice(s) NO LATER than Wednesday, June 4, 2014 to: rtam@mymts.net