Pre-Retirement Seminars

Brandon

Ray Sitter

The Brandon Pre-retirement seminar was held in Brandon on April 6, 2019, at the Central Community Centre. There were 23 teachers from Brandon and the surrounding area in attendance. The program was presented by Judy Olmstead, Pat Bowslaugh and Ray Sitter. The topics talked about were “RTAM Who Are We and What Do We do” presented by Judy Olmstead; “Johnson‘s Programs Offered to RTAM Members” presented by Pat Bowslaugh; and “What to Consider When Contemplating a Successful Retirement” presented by Ray Sitter.

Success is always a difficult characteristic to assess in such presentations. The observations of the class as observed by myself were as follows: 1. The individuals present were engaged in the presentations. Topic questions were being asked of the presenters. Questions seeking additional information were being asked.

Notes were being taken. 2. The teachers present were offered the opportunity to take a break if they wanted at any time. No such opportunity was used by the audience. The individuals appeared to be engrossed by the information being given. 3. The evaluations done by those in attendance were all positive.

The “tells” of the students would appear to tell us that the presentations were successful.

The assembled group was engaged and a very good group to work with. Our thanks go out to all who attended.

Winnipeg

Linda Scott

RTAM (Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba) offers Pre-Retirement Seminars to teachers in Manitoba. These seminars were held in Winnipeg in February and Brandon and Thompson in April.

A successful Winnipeg Pre-Retirement Seminar was held on February 23 at The Holiday Inn, 2520 Portage Avenue.

Pre-Retirement Seminar Registration and Attendance Statistics:

Registrations Cancellations No Shows Net Attendance Teachers/Guests 115 15 18 82 RTAM Volunteers 9 9 Totals 124 15 18 91

The 91 attendees were from public and private schools from Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

Seminar letters had been sent out to superintendents and principals, as well as private schools, providing them with the Pre-Retirement Seminar information.

The Winnipeg Pre-Retirement Seminar had three themes: An Overview of RTAM's Voluntary Group Benefits Plan presented by Jessica Simpson from Johnson Insurance, What You Need to Know for Retirement presented by Alex Boyes, Joan Dawson and Beth Smith and Why Join RTAM presented by Rosalie Bornn.

Anyone who requires information on RTAM's Voluntary Group Benefits plan please contact the plan administrator, Johnson insurance pbserviceweat@johnson.ca or 1-877-989-2600

Please contact RTAM if you would like more information about these Pre-Retirement Seminars or if you would like help to plan one for your area. Voicemail Phone: 1-204-889-3660 | Manitoba Toll Free: 1-888-393-8082

Fax: 1-204-783-2011 | Email: info@rtam.mb.ca