RTAM Bylaw And Policy Changes

As printed from the 2022 RTAM AGM Booklet

A.INTERIM POLICIES The following policies were approved by the Board of Directors since the 2021 AGM and are brought to the 2022 AGM for ratification. The Policy Manual pages are indicated where possible.

1. That Policy 8.01 (page 13) be amended with the addition of: s) the RTAM President or designate lay a wreath, where possible, on behalf of retired teachers at the Provincial Remembrance Day ceremony. 2. That Policy 10.01 (page 24) be amended with the addition of: c) RTAM will reimburse Chapters’ expenses for an honorarium up to $100.00 if they engage an Indigenous Elder to give a Blessing or Acknowledgement, at the Chapter’s AGM, regarding the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and/or the Report on the Missing and Murdered Women and Children at the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting. 3. That RTAM cost share 50% of Single Coverage in the Johnson Core Extended Health and Dental Plans for each staff member as part of the Employee Benefits package, effective January 20, 2022. Note: The Human

Resources Manual will contain this clause. 4. That RTAM contribute annually 3% of each staff member’s annual salary to their respective self-directed retirement investments effective January 20, 2022. Note: The Human Resources Manual will contain this clause. 5. That Policy 11.03 (page 27) be amended with the insertion of this wording at the beginning of b): b) Such mileage and expenses claims must be within and not exceed the most current CRA guidelines. 6. That the selection of charities for In Memoriam donations in Policy 16.02 (page 32) be amended with the addition of: c) 1) Where there is a published obituary with a list of charities for donations included, the donation shall be made to the first listed charity. 2) Where there is a published obituary with the option of a “charity of choice”, the donation shall be made to the RTAM Endowment Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation. 3) Where there is no published obituary, and where a member of the family is readily contactable, the family should be asked for a preference of charity; and 4) Where there is no published obituary, and where a member of the family is not readily contactable, the donation shall be made to the RTAM Endowment Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation.

7. That a current Policy 16.04 (page 34) RTAM Student Awards Program page be renumbered 16.04 A and that new Policy 16.04 B be added: 16.04 B RTAM Indigenous Student Bursaries Program RTAM will annually budget for bursaries for four Indigenous student(s) attending The University College of the North with two of the bursaries allocated to tradespersons. 8. That Policy 8.02 (page 14) be amended by adding: e) shall Chair the Communications Committee. 9. Policy 9.07(4) (page 21) Communications Committee be amended to read: The members of the Communications Committee shall be: a) Vice President (Chairperson), Executive Director (non-voting), and the Chairs of the KIT Editorial, Public Relations and Website Sub-Committees, or their representatives as appointed by the Board. 10. That Policy 11.03 (page 27) be amended by adding: d)the RTAM President shall be allocated an annual budget for transportation, accommodation, and meals costs to support visitations to RTAM Chapters upon receipt of invitations from RTAM Chapters. Receipts for transportation, accommodation, and meals are required.

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cautions regarding COVID-19. RTAM funds acquired for Wellness events and Chapter Initiatives have been held for future use.

In October, WREA donated $250.00 to support River Heights School teachers’ efforts to replenish reading materials damaged by water.

The Caring Connections committee sent cards and made phone contacts through the year to members experiencing special occasions or health issues. Hazel Skuce was presented with flowers to celebrate her 110th birthday in February, 2022.

Two committees worked through the year to address recruitment and to update WREA’s constitution.

“Coffee Klatches” on Zoom were held on several occasions on the first Wednesday of the month where WREA members met for informal talks.

On December 8, 2021 WREA held its “Zoom Christmas Concert 2” with members providing an enjoyable program that ended with a sing-a-long led by Deb and Brent Grey of the Brandon Ukelele Club.

WREA held a Zoom travelogue on March 16, 2022 with retired teachers Al and Linda Friesen presenting a PowerPoint review of their trip to Churchill, Manitoba.

WREA’s Executive has met on Zoom through 2021 to present.

WREA’s Annual General Meeting is planned to occur at 1:00 p.m. April 4, 2022 on Zoom.