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Notices and Coming Events
almost felt it was at times inappropriate. Most who were arguing were high school teachers I had come to know; I never saw any of this rude disposition on display in the staff room and definitely not in the classroom.
The debate ended. With the arguments heard, a vote was taken and the decision was made. We moved on and completed the agenda.
Wow! This display was not what I had been taught or, at the very least, expected at a meeting. My assumption was that these men would be frustrated and upset with each other for months to come. There might even be tiptoeing around each other in the staff room.
With the agenda done, we settled into the refreshment part of the meeting, including a choice of beer and plates full of fried chicken for all of the association members present. That wasn’t what caught me by surprise. All the debaters, who moments before were yelling at each other from across the floor, had filled a plate, got a beverage, and gathered around a common table. No doubt they were debating the finer points of the earlier head-to-head; but, within minutes, they were laughing and enjoying themselves with the company at their table – as if all animosity was forgotten.
During 31 years of classroom teaching in Thompson, I sat on the executive of the Thompson Teachers’ Association in various portfolios for 25 years. I learned many things, but the image of intense debate; followed shortly after by comradery gave me a clear vision of what a union family is all about. I was taught by some of the best! n
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NOTICES & COMING EVENTS
RTAM AGM May 3-4, 2022
The Retired Women Teachers' Association (RWTA) to host RTAM's AGM on May 3 - 4, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg-Airport West, 2520 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
The Retired Women Teachers' Association is pleased to invite all members to register with RTAM and join us for this special event.
TCI and MMCI Grads and Staff from 1971 to 1974 are invited to join the class of ’72 as they celebrate their 50th graduation anniversary.
When: Saturday. May 14, 2022 Location: Masonic Temple, 420 Corydon Ave. Tickets: $30.00 (plus admin fees) available for purchase on EventBrite.
For more information join the Reunion Facebook Page: Transcona Collegiate & Murdoch MacKay Reunion 2022 Or email: 2022tci.mmci.reunion@ gmail.com
Golf Anyone?
Now that you’re retired, would you like to golf a little more but need to expand your list of playing partners? Perhaps over the years your "group" has dwindled, some have moved away or perhaps stopped playing all together. Maybe you would just like to find others like yourself who want to play when and where you do.
The survey (see link below) is designed to allow you to submit some information about yourself (such as skill level, course preferences and preferred days and times to play) and then search for similar golfers. After completing the survey, check the website again (toward the end of March and after) for results and to search for compatible golfers. There are more details at https://tedthetutor.com/rtamgolf
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