George Georget, Superannuated Teachers' of Saskatchewan (STS) and Wayne Hughes, Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba (RTAM). La Verendrye's 50th Anniversary
113-1555 St. James St., Wpg., MB R3H 1B5 • Phone 204-889-3660 • 1-888-393-8082 • Email: rtam@mymts.net • www.rtam.mb.ca
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RTAM AGM 2013 May 7 & 8, 2013 Dauphin, MB The Dauphin Area Retired Teachers look forward to welcoming RTAM to Dauphin – May, 2013! RTAM'S REBUILT rtam.mb.caWEBSITE All materials sent to the editor of KIT must be sent by E-mail. Photos by E-mail or by Canada Post. RTAM Educational Award: Details in March 2013 issue of KIT and website (when forms are available) CHANGE OF ADDRESS Do not send to KIT or RTAM office (See page 20) CHAPTER INITIATIVES See page 5. Volume 24 | Number 3 | Winter 2012
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Carol, Isabelle, May and Lorna of RTAM Okanagan Chapter hosts group Acadians from Nova Scotia.
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Chair, Group Benefits 432 Avalon Road Winnipeg R2M 2L7 tedpoult@mymts.net204-253-0287
2 • RTAM KIT Fall 2012 President's Report 3 RTAM Committees 4 Chapter Initiatives 5 Wellness Seminar 6 Travel Survey 7 COLA 8 Johnson Inc 9 Chapter Reports 12 Golf 15 Letters to the Editor 16 Life Members 18 Classifieds 18
Dolores Hébert Chair, Wellness 110 Des Meurons Street Winnipeg R2H 2M3 dlhebert@shaw.ca204-233-8618
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Phone: (204) 476-5772
Chair, Bylaws & Policy
Wayne HugHes 82 Whiteshell Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2C 2R9 lwhughes@mymts.net204-222-4011
Rosalie Bornn
1 Bittersweet Bay Winnipeg R2J 2E5 ppeggy@mymts.net204-257-1962
John sushelnitsky Chair, Membership & Chapter Liason Co-Chair, Political Action 818 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie R1N 0Z1 jmsush@shaw.ca204-857-3014
Joan Dawson Box Thompson516 R8N 1N4 bjedawson@commstream.net204-778-4259
Wayne Hughes, President Chair, Audit Chair, Membership Email database 82 Whiteshell Avenue Winnipeg R2C 2R9 lwhughes@mymts.net204-222-4011
Peter Carney 190 Douglas Park Road Winnipeg RF3J 1Z2 pdcarney@mymts.net204-837-5013
Peggy Prendergast Chair, Pension Chair, Educational Advocacy & Scholarships
Barbara McDole, Vice President 111 Vista WinnipegAvenueR2M 4Y5 barbaramcdole@hotmail.com204-254-8965
norman Wiebe Chair, Co-ChairTravelPolitical Action Box Portage1325la Prairie R1N 3L5 mwiebe@mymts.net204-857-9613
BoArD oF DireCTorS 2012-2013
Carol Pelton, Treasurer Co-Chair, Website
Jag Malik P.O. Box 303 Gilbert Plains R0L 0X0 jmalik@mymts.net204-548-2642
Richard R. Benoit, Past President Chair, AGM 2012 & Elections 200 Point West Drive Winnipeg R3T 5H7 lbenoit@mymts.net204-261-9839
PRIVACY OFFICER
DOREEN SAGE
R.R. 4 Comp 47 Dauphin R7N 2T7 rbornn@mymts.net204-638-6731
EDITOR OF KIT
g. e . (Ted) Poulter
DireCTorS AT-L Arge
inside this issue
23 Cornell Place Thompson R8N 0H4 travelonly12@hotmail.ca204-670-2039
guy Hansen Chair, Public Relations 1705 – 11 Evergreen Place Winnipeg R2C 2R9 guydhansen@hotmail.com204-283-4265
Box Neepawa,252 MB R0J 1H0
Finally, by the time you receive your Winter Kit, we will all be thinking of the Holiday Season. Please allow me, on behalf of the RTAM Board of Directors, to wish you and your family a joyous holiday as well as a Happy New Year.
6. Vice President Barbara McDole has agreed to write a summary/highlights of Board meetings. These highlights
We are very pleased to have a new relationship with the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association. Don’t worry . . . we are not forming a retired teachers’ hockey team! To accomplish all of the above projects, we have a lot of meet ings. While we still use the Manitoba Teachers’ Society building and our new office area, we were not able to ac commodate all the requests. In addition, MTS has recently scheduled many PD events that conflicted with many of the dates of our meetings. We were extremely pleased to make contact with the Hockey Association, since they are located in the same building as our office and they have a Board Room that is frequently available during the day. In addition, they allow us to use the room in exchange for a very low key suggestion of a donation to one of their bursary programs to help kids play hockey. Talk about a ‘win-win” situation. Thank you Winnipeg Hockey.
ACER-CART
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3. The Membership and Chapter Committee is putting the finishing touches on a new “Chapter Initiative Grant.” Chapters often have good ideas to better serve their members but lack some financial resources to implement the idea. Stay tuned to the website and e-mail for more information on this initiative.
1. Many members asked us to look at and improve the website. Over the past few months, we have been working with a web designer to improve the look and appearance of the website. By the time you are reading this, you should be able to view the “new” web site at www.rtam.mb.ca. Members should find it easier to navigate the website and chapters will now be able to make announcements of their upcoming events.
The 2012 – 2013 Board year is well underway. Our com mittees are meeting and work ing on a wide variety of issues. Two broad themes are apparent: reaching out to our members to meet their needs and improving our communicaton with our members.
5. The Board has approved extending our office hours. We are now open Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are also looking for a person(s) to work Monday and Friday mornings. Our new office is working well and has considerable “drop–in” traffic in addition to phone calls. The positive comments of members are a tribute to our Executive Assistant’s knowledge of RTAM plans as well as her superb interpersonal skills. Thank you Carol.
By Vaughn Wadelius
At the British Columbia Retired Teachers' Association (BCRTA) annual general meeting in Vancouver, September 2012, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were among the five western region ACER-CART Directors who attended.
2. TRAF (the people who administer your pensions) have generously agreed to allow us access to their new bulk e-mail system. They are currently testing their new system and should be contacting us in November, if all goes well. We are quite excited by the possibilities of communicating with our members across the province as well as those in other areas of Canada and the world.
Wayne Hughes
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
will be used in KIT, on the website and as part of the email data base.
4. The Benefits Committee is working hard on review ing the many plans we have with Johnson Inc. Our office is very busy receiving calls and distributing information on the many plans.
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1. eLeCTIOn PROCess
Co-Chair: Doreen Sage, Neepawa
Chair: John Sushelnitsky, Portage la Prairie
Members: Donna Goodman, Winnipeg Marvin Krawec, Portage la Prairie Lynn Land, Winnipeg Anne Monk, Winnipeg
Chair: Ted Poulter, Winnipeg Members: Alex Boyes, Winnipeg Jag Malik, Gilbert Plains Barbara McDole, Winnipeg Maureen Recksiedler, Stonewall
Chair: Norman Wiebe, Portage la Prairie Members : Dolores Hebert, Winnipeg Judy Olmstead, Brandon Carol Pelton, Thompson Doreen Sage, Winnipeg
Chair: Richard Benoit, Winnipeg
Chair: Rosalie Bornn, Dauphin
Members: Rosalie Bornn, Dauphin Joan Goble, Thompson Vel McAdam, The Pas William Taylor, Brandon Vaughn Wadelius, The Pas
W eLLness
Chair: Wayne Hughes, Winnipeg Members: Anne Monk, Winnipeg
Chair: Peggy Prendergast, Winnipeg
Members: Rosalie Bornn, Dauphin Marvin Krawec, Portage la Prairie Joyce McGinnis, Dauphin
RTAM COMMITTEES 2012-2013
2)PUBLIC RELATIONS
2. MeMBeRsHIP eM aIL DaTaBase
1)EDITORIAL – KIT
BeneFITs
Members: Wayne Hughes, Winnipeg Barbara McDole, Winnipeg Judy Olmstead, Brandon Jag Malik, Gilbert Plains Richard Benoit, Winnipeg
Co-Chair: John Sushelnitsky, Portage la Prairie Co-Chair: Norman Wiebe, Portage la Prairie Members: Peter Carney, Winnipeg Ralph Cibula, Gladstone Guy Hansen, Winnipeg Dolores Hebert, Winnipeg Julian Hoyak, MacGregor Joanne Hoyak, MacGregor
Chair: Carol Pelton, Thompson
COMMunICaTIOns
Chair: Richard Benoit, Winnipeg Members: Wayne Hughes, Winnipeg Marvin Krawec, Portage la Prairie Peggy Prendergast, Winnipeg Norman Wiebe, Portage la Prairie
Members: Wayne Hughes, Winnipeg eDuCaTIOna L aDVOCaCy & sCHOL aRsHIPs
MeMBeRsHIP & CHaPTeRs
Chair: Doreen Sage, Neepawa
Members: Connie Newman, Winnipeg FInanCe
agM 2013 & eLeCTIOns
Chair: Guy Hansen, Winnipeg
3)WEBSITE
Members: Rosalie, Bornn, Dauphin Patricia Bowslaugh, Brandon Peter Carney, Winnipeg Joan Dawson, Thompson
TR aV eL
aD HOC COMMITTees
By L aWs & POLICy
Co-Chair: Carol Pelton, Thompson
PensIOn
Chair: Peggy Prendergast, Winnipeg
Chair: Dolores Hebert, Winnipeg Members: Vel McAdam, The Pas Barbara McDole, Winnipeg Peggy Prendergast, Winnipeg Maureen Recksiedler, Stonewall
Members: Joan Dawson, Thompson Vel McAdam, The Pas Ray Sitter, Brandon
Members: Marvin Krawec, Portage la Prairie Judy Olmstead, Brandon Rick Skarban, Winnipeg John Sushelnitsky, Portage la Prairie
POLITICa L aCTIOn
Please share this information with
Chapter Initiative Project Application Form
By John Sushelnitsky, Membership and Chapters Chair
Signature of Chapter President
The application form will be avail able in KIT, on the web site and at the RTAM Office.
Included in the 2012-13 RTAM budget, approved at the May, 2012, AGM, is a budget line to help, finan cially, RTAM Chapter initiatives that promote member engagement. Chap ters are urged to develop an activity/ activities that meet the unique needs
Estimated cost of project (itemized): Speaker? Materials? Travel?
Signature of one other Chapter Member
Name of Chapter
Approved Yes No
Brief description/goal of project
The request will be reviewed by the Membership and Chapter Committee.Date
of their individual membership.
When will the project occur?
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Once the plan has been formulated, an application form should be complet ed and sent to the RTaM Office. Each chapter is eligible for a subsidy of up to $250.00 to assist with their project.
CHAPTER PROJECT INITIATIVE 2012-2013
your chapter membership and get your project up and going. The finan cial grants will be awarded on a first come application basis.
Date received at the RTAM Office
Date
Mail to: 113-1555 St. James St., Wpg., MB R3H 1B5
"CHRONIC PAIN - HOW CAN I LIVE WITH IT?"
1. A&O (Age and Opportunity)
instead of hand held ones, push heavy objects rather than pulling them, put as many things as possible on wheels, elevated toilets, use two hands instead of one, organize your chores so as to save trips, time and energy. Delegate chores to others to help you out and plan ahead! The Buckingham Butt Buffer Easy Wipe got rave reviews from people who have experienced having their right hand/shoulder out of commission for a period of time!
Support Services for older adults Michelle 204-956-6440Roy
Donated gifts for draws: Matt Burym, Bernice Stebbing, RTAM Wellness Committee; Lydia Heshka for helping the committee; Peggy Prendergast for knowing all the re sources available to us in Manitoba.
The Arthritis Society is hosting: "a Christmas Carol Breakfast" Friday, December 7, 2012, for arthritis research. For more information call-
The handout materials were very in formative. If we are diagnosed with arthritis, it is up to us to be informed. Know your options and fight it!
ages 30 - 60, but is twice as more com mon in women than in men. Within 30 years, 1 in 7 Canadians workers will be diagnosed with RA and if left untreated, 50% of people will become disabled!Aswith any other disease that we are trying to protect our body from, practicing good health habits, such as exercise, weight management, healthy food choices and sufficient hours of sleep helps stave off arthritis. Coping with pain, anger, fatigue, depression, frustation and stress is all part of hav ing contracted any disease.
2. Age Friendly Manitoba Kaleigh Bernice204-945-6565McCallumStebbing,our travel expert, also had numerous handouts to "wet" our appetites, now that "you-knowwhat" is about to descend upon us.
Thanks to: "All Occasions Cater ing" for the delicious lunch
Wellness Seminar - October 24, 2012 By Barbara McDole
Information204-942-4892.booths with excellent handouts serving seniors were:
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Dolores Hebert, chair of the Wellness Committee; Bonnie Hopps, Joanne Healey, Arthritis Society presenters; Peggy Prendergast. Inset: Kaleigh McCallum, representative for "Age Friendly Manitoba".
Throughout the day, Bonnie and Joanne demonstrated how to manage and cope with the effects of arthritis. Practical ideas on simple physical exercises were excellent! "Gizmos and gadgets" were presented. Things that we can use to manage fatigue and cause less stress on our joints, such as using copper pipe insulation on handles (toothbrush) to make them lighter and bigger, using a resting or working splint, wearing support ive shoes, long handled mops and shovels, levered taps, shoulder bags
TRAVEL COMMITTEE SURVEY FOLLOW-UP
The RTAM Travel Committee thanks RTAM members for their response to the Spring survey. During the next editions of KIT and online, the committee will provide information that may answer some of your questions and/ or concerns.
5) Who do you call if you need to add or want to add special requests on your booking?
8) Who do you call if you have problems when you go to check in at the resort or complaints when you arrive 9)home?Who do you call if your trip/holiday is cancelled?
If you have any suggestions for future articles or would like further information, email mwiebe@mymts.net and put travel in the subject line.
11) Did you add all your “research hours” to find your “per fect price and vacation” into the cost of your vacation?
By Carol Pelton
2) Is there a contact number to call if you have questions or need help during the booking process?
12) Did you know that your local travel agent can save you TIME AND MONEY?
Your local travel agent has the knowledge, experience and personal touch to find your perfect holiday! They can access websites not available to the public, book special requests and simplify your holiday planning.
My interest has always been in resolving the COLA issue. This issue has been central to my involvement with RTAM. I have been a member of RTAM since retiring and almost half a dozen years ago, I became a member of the Board. Since that time I have been on the Political Action Committee and the Pension Committee. My goal has not changed.
By booking with your local travel agent, you are sup porting local business.
I became an RTAM Board member in 1997 and have served as Treasurer from 1999 to 2011. I take this opportunity to thank you for your support during these years.
Jag Malik, Gilbert Plains, Manitoba
4) Are you able to make any changes to your reservation once the booking has been completed?
RTAM MEMBERS-AT-LARGE, 2012-2013
10) How many “deals” did you miss because you were on another site?
After teaching for 26 years in Gilbert Plains Collegiate I retired in 1995 and decided to live in the town of Gilbert Plains.
During my teaching years I was involved with the Local Division Association of Manitoba Teachers’ Society in various capacities and served on the MTS Executive 5 years.
6) How do you know if your credit card information is protected?
Ray Sitter, Brandon Manitoba
In my previous life, I have been a teacher and an administrator of a school in Brandon. Some of the activities I participate in are: volunteer with the Cancer Society driver program in Bran don; work with Habitat for Humanity as a member of their Building Committee, their Family Selection Committee as well as being a worker on site. My wife and I drive for Meals on Wheels and work with the Brandon Economic Development Board as Tourist Greeters. I am a member of the local retired teachers group and also of the Seniors for Seniors organization in Brandon. In my spare time I like to make wine. Seeing the latest COLA, the wine comes in handy.
3) How do you know if your booking has been completed and/or guaranteed?
7) Who do you call if your tickets do not arrive?
1) Is this a legitimate travel site? Look for the TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) Logo. If it is not on the travel site, use one that does.
BOOKI ng TR aV e L O n LI ne ? Q ues TIO ns TO asK!
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> Bill 45: The Five-Year Mark
2/3 CHANGE IN CPI CSSB GRANTEDCOLA TRAF
2008 2.40% 1.60% 1.59% 1.31%*
2009 1.20% 0.80% 0.77% 0.37% 2010 1.32% 0.88% 0.88% 0.80% 2011 2.35% 1.57% 1.57% 0.98% 2012 2.30% 1.53% 1.53% 0.97%
* In 2008, the COLA grant attributable to Bill 45 changes was an estimated 1.31%. The actual COLA grant was 1.44% after adjustment.administrativean civilCOLAservants.Funding. is needed for a fair COLA resolution.
Bill
Submitted by Anne Monk
COLA protection for retired civil servants has been 43% more than that for retired teachers. Why the COLABackground.comparison?Grants.retired teachers have been INCHANGECPI GRANTEDCOLA
YEAR
W here’s our COLA?
45 Tracking: TRAF vs. CSSB
Pension Committee Follow-Up Report
FAQs
After 30 days
ThisManitoba)information
It is always a good idea to check with your insurer and inform them of any changes that may affect your policy.
Dental
• Consider installing a monitored alarm system.
Remember, the term “vacant” in an insurance policy does not apply to a home that is unoccupied while the owners are away on a vacation or business trip.
• If the telephone is left connected, turn down the ringer volume.
• Use timers on your lights, and change the timer periodically.
For periods up to 30 days
New RTAM Members
INSURING A VACANT HOME
can leave you with many questions that we hope to answer here. Please continue reading to find out more information on how to become an RTAM Plan Member, who to contact to receive more information on insurance benefit offerings, and how the application/ enrolment process works.
• Make sure to redirect your mail and have flyers collected on a daily basis.
As soon as a home is vacant, certain coverages (if currently part of the policy) are removed. These typically include:
• Sewer back-up
inc. Johnson inc.
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Protect your vacant property
• Have the home visited daily to check for any damage and prevent loss.
also more at risk of water and fire damage. Take the following suggested precautions to eliminate or reduce such risks:
• Consider a house sitter or renter who can occupy the home until it can be sold.
• Fuel escape
• Secure windows and close draperies or blinds.
Most people know to check with their insurance provider if they’re going away on extended vacation. But what about when you’re vacating a property with no plans to return –like when you’re moving to another home? Many people are unaware that vacant properties are insured much differently than occupied ones. So what exactly is vacancy and how does it affect your insurance coverage?
What is vacancy?
Johnson
Insurance Plan for
• Ensure that driveways and sidewalks are cleared in the winter.
Vacant houses make easy targets for burglars and vandals, and are
Extended
• Stop newspaper delivery.
Once a home has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days, there is no coverage for any damage unless a vacancy permit is granted. A vacancy permit acknowledges that the insurer is aware that the home is vacant and is willing to extend the standard 30-day vacancy limitation. When a vacancy permit is provided, there are usually additional reductions in coverage after 30 days, such as theft and guaranteed replacement cost, but basic coverages for such things as fire, lightning, explo sion and wind continue.
• Vandalism or malicious acts
• Ensure there are dead bolt locks on all doors.
In the case of a newly constructed house, it would be deemed vacant if no occupant has yet taken up residence.
• Water
Many insurance policies in Canada define vacancy as the circumstance where the occupants of a home have moved out with no intention of re turning and no new occupant has taken up residence. It is important to note that this holds true regardless of whether there are still furnishings in the dwelling.
One of the most utilized benefits of becoming an RTAM Member is the ability to join the RTAM Voluntary Group Insurance Plan. RTAM Members are eligible for various insurance benefits administered through Johnson Inc., which include: Health Care Care Out-of-Province / Out-of-Country Travel Insurance (Premier Travel Plan & the NEW MEDOC Travel Plan) of
• Ensure that lawns are mowed in the summer.
Some of you may be new Members of the Retired Teach ers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM), or prospective Members interested in all that RTAM has to offer. If this speaks to you, we say “WELCOME!”
• Glass breakage
Stand Alone Trip Cancellation and Interruption & Baggage Insurance Guaranteed Life Insurance Term Life Insurance Long Term Care Home Insurance (auto available outside
To be eligible to join any of RTAM’s Voluntary Benefit Plans, you must first become a Full or Associate RTAM Member. For RTAM membership, contact the RTAM office
2.WHOM DO I COnTaCT FOR MOR e InFORM a TIOn On THe Insu R anCe PRODuCTs OFFeR eD TO RTa M MeMBeRs?
Yes, RTAM members with or without current supple mental health coverage are able to apply for the RTAM Voluntary Group Insurance Plan.
1.HOW DO I Be COM e an RTa M VOLun Ta Ry BeneFIT PL an MeMBeR?
A PDF document will open up, which you will need to fill out and mail back to Johnson Inc. Please remember to complete and return all four (4) of the pages contained in this document (Application Form and PAD Agreement).
Please note that if you apply for the Plan within 60 days of losing your existing employer group coverage you will avoid having to submit medical evidence for eligibility. After 60 days, Extended Health Care applications require medical evidence of insurability and you may be declined coverage. An evidence of insurability form can be re trieved by contacting Johnson Inc.
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To enroll in RTAM’s Voluntary Benefit Plan you must fill out an Insurance Application Form. Application forms can be requested by calling RTAM’s Plan Administrator Johnson Inc., or can be retrieved online at www.johnson. ca/rtam. To access forms online, please perform the fol lowing steps:
3. HOW DO I en ROLL I n RTa M’ s VOLun Ta Ry BeneFIT PL an?
Retiredat: Teachers’ Association of Manitoba 113 - 1555 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 Phone: TheWebsite:Email:Manitoba204-889-3660TollFree:1-888-393-8082rtam@mymts.netwww.rtam.mb.caRTAMofficeisopenonTuesday to Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone messages can be recorded at all times of the day.
All inquiries about the application, policies, authori zation for premium deductions or any written notice of change or cancellation should also to be directed to Johnson Inc.
Any current MTS or WTA participant, who requires more comprehensive coverage, may apply for RTAM’s Extended Health Care (EHC) and/or Emergency Medical Travel Plans with or without cancelling their existing EHC or Travel coverage.
For more information on RTAM sponsored voluntary insurance products please contact the Plan Administrator, Johnson Inc. Johnson Inc.’s Service Supervisors are happy to provide you with any general plan inquiries and infor mation requests you might have regarding your benefit plan needs. By providing your contact information, you will receive paper copies of benefit coverage details and application forms. You can also retrieve this information online at: www.johnson.ca/rtam. You can contact Johnson Inc.’s Service Supervisors at: Johnson Inc. - Service Department Toll Free: 8:30Telephone:1-877-989-2600(780)413-6536a.m.to4:30p.m.MST, Monday through Friday. www.johnson.ca/rtam
Select your province of residence from the drop-down menu;
The right-hand side of the website contains links to
each of RTAM’s benefit product offerings;
Note: RTAM members must apply for EHC within 60 days of losing or cancelling employee sponsored group
Click on the “Health and Dental Application” link to retrieve the voluntary benefit plan Application Form
4.I H aV e nOT H a D su PPL e M en Ta L H ea LTH InsuR anCe (COVeR age In aDDITIOn TO ManI TOBa Hea LTH) sInCe I R eTIR eD – WILL I sTILL Be aBLe TO JOIn THe PL an?
5.IF I Cu RR enTLy PaRTICIPaTe In THe M anI TOBa TeaCHeRs’ sOCIeT y (MTs) OR WInnIPeg T eaCH e R s ’ ass OCI aTIO n (WTa ) B ene FIT s PL ans , C an I MOV e TO RTa M’ s e XT en De D Hea LTH CaR e anD/OR TR aV eL PL ans?
Type the following into your web browsers: www. johnson.ca/rtam;
There is no need to cancel existing coverage. Benefits payable under the RTAM Plans would be coordinated with any other coverage, in accordance with insurance guidelines set out by the Canadian Life and Health Insur ance industry Association (CLHIA). Benefits are payable in excess of all other benefits in effect on the Insured person’s behalf, so that payment under this policy and any other plan, including but not limited to the Insured person’s Government Health Insurance Plan, individual or group policy, credit card coverage or other insurance, shall not exceed 100% of the eligible charges incurred.
enroll in the Stand Alone Trip Cancellation Plan to in crease their coverage by an additional $6,000 coverage for the year. (Total coverage of $13,000, $7,000 per trip plus $6,000 for the year).
6. I a LR eaDy HaV e su PPLeMenTa L e XTenDeD
Pre-existing conditions are not a limitation under the RTAM Premier Travel Plan. The Premier Plan covers insured members for medical expenses that are sudden and unforeseen. You must be medically fit to travel as determined by your physician before departure.
Note: Your certificate of insurance is the governing document and can be found online at www.johnson.ca/rtam or by contacting the Plan Administrator, Johnson Inc.
Yes! One of the advantages of enrolling in RTAM’s Vol untary Group Insurance Plan is that you are able to pick and choose the benefits that you are interested in – you can choose them all, or individually. This allows Members to elect some or all of the following coverages:
For example, if you are awaiting medical results for a potential health condition and you choose to travel, you will not be covered in the event of a medical emergency related to that health condition, because it is not considered sudden and unforeseen. Please seek your physician verifi cation that you are medically fit to travel before booking, or departing on a trip.
Exclusions and limitations are outlined on page 13 of the Out-of-Province and/or Out-of-Canada Emergency Medical Insurance Plan Certificate of Insurance. Your Certificate of Insurance should be reviewed carefully before booking or departing on a trip.
Term Life Insurance
Extended Health Care
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Hea LTH CaR e COVeR age , a M I aBLe TO PaR
Avoid non-essential travel, or
For Example, if a Member is currently enrolled in the Premier Travel Plan at $7,000 per trip coverage, they can
The Insured person who is in the country or region for which a travel warning is issued during his trip is not subject to this exclusion. However, he must make the necessary arrangements to leave the country or region as soon as possible.
Dental Care
Avoid all travel.
Note: Insured members under the new Medoc Plan, must be stable for 90 days prior to departure before your preexisting medical conditions will be eligible for coverage.
Home Insurance (auto available outside of Mani toba)
Long Term Care
Stand Alone Trip Cancellation and Interruption & Baggage Insurance
Out-of-Province / Out-of-Country Travel Insurance (Premier Travel Plan & the NEW MEDOC Travel Plan)
Yes! RTAM’s Voluntary Group Insurance Plan is ben eficial to Members in a variety of ways, such as allowing participants to choose any or all of the benefits that are of interest to them.
8. I WOu LD LIK e TO JOIn THe RTa M PR eMIeR TR aV eL PL an, Bu T HaV e R eCen TLy HaD su R geRy. IF I W eR e TO enROL In THe PL an, HOW LOng WOu LD I H aV e TO Wa IT Be FOR e I a M aBLe TO TR aVeL anD Be COVeR eD unDeR THe PL an?
RTAM offers three (3) Travel Plan options:
1. Premier Plan Emergency Medical Travel Plan (avail able to Full Members Only) - Good for multiple trips up to 62 days, with $2,000,000 lifetime and $7,000 per trip coverage.2.MEDOC Plan (Available to Associate and Full Mem bers) – Covers Members who travel for shorter durations for multiple trips up to 17 or 35 days, which includes up to $5,000,000 Emergency Medical Coverage. Supplemental coverage for single trips longer than 35 days each year is available.3.Stand Alone Trip Cancellation and Interruption & Baggage Insurance - for those who may have third-party travel insurance and want to increase coverage to include trip cancellation up to $6,000 per year.
For example, the policy does not cover, provide services, or pay claims for expenses for any Medical Emergency incurred in a country or region for which the Canadian government issued, prior to the trip departure date, one of the following travel warnings:
Guaranteed Life Insurance
coverage to avoid the requirement for evidence of good health. (MTS and WTA are considered a group benefit plan by RTAM).
7. I neeD THe TR aVeL PLan, BuT I DO nOT WIsH TO JOIn RTaM’s eXTenDeD HeaLTH CaR e . Can I JOIn RTa M’s TR aV eL PL an OnLy?
TICIPaTe In JusT THe DenTa L COV eR age un DeR THe RTa M PL an?
9. I n R e L aTIO n TO TH e TR aV e L PL an , a R e THeR e any R esTRICTIOns On aIR TR aV eL?
By Doreen Pruden, President
Heart and Stroke Association. This excellent presentation covered all aspects of heart and stroke prob lems. This included descriptions of stroke as well as causes, symptoms and preventation and an overall presenta tion on how to live a healthier and longer life.
By Wayne Hollier, President
NEEPAWA RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
Small is beautiful – or at least VERY interesting. The group size for tours of the Hydro Building on Portage Avenue is usually limited, so a small number of RTW members, led by Dick Marshall, benefited from an excellent visit led by a knowledgeable guide on Monday, October 29, 2012. Although some members had been concerned about Hydro’s warnings about vertigo and stairs, there was absolutely no difficulty – the view down from the 18th floor might have disconcerted some of us, but no one fled theThegroup!building is like a living entity, with climate controls fully automated, but where the people working can over ride the computer. Fantastic natural light, excellent air
Presenter Maxine Brown.
quality, worker friendly lighting, comfortable, attractive lounge areas . . . many of us harked back to less than optimal conditions in our schools! Hydro is obviously a responsible corporate citizen; to mention only one detail, a very high proportion of their employees get to work by public transport. The background stories about what went into the design and construction were very interesting indeed.Aswell as the building tour (which we would recommend considering for other RTAM groups), Hydro offers a tour examining the local artwork which is on display. We plan to follow up with that, and probably a repeat of the basic tour. Tourists in our own town!
RTW ACTIVITY REPORT
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I think that all of us present came away believing that this was one of the best and most relevant presentations that we had experienced. The Cana dian Heart and Stroke Association is receptive to other presentations and we highly recommend Maxine, our capable presenter.
The Neepawa Area Retired Teach ers' Association (NARTA) held its regular monthly luncheon meeting on Monday, October 16, 2012, with 26 members / spouses present. Our guest presenter was Maxine Brown, a representative from the Manitoba Branch of the Canadian
By glenda Waugh, Secretary
By Norma Lacroix- gagné
Leo and Roy, Louise and Gary.
Glenda Waugh, Lorna Rothwell, Lorne Lisik, Susan Forsyth, Ken Ferg (missing Roy Lycar) at our AGM in April
OKANAGAN RTAM CHAPTER
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a UNESCO World Heritage Site this year.
In this wonderful ambiance of joie de vivre, we all enjoyed a truly lovely day. Our heartfelt thanks to Dolorès Gosselin and Albert Lepage, our warm and charming hosts!
To learn more about the ÉMR Chapter, you may visit our website at www.members.shaw.ca/emr. You may contact us at emr@shaw.ca
This summer has been a busy one for RTAM Members. The annual meeting was held in April, 2012. Following a lovely lunch at Shannon Lake Golf Course, West Kelowna, the executive members for 2012-13 were elected as follows: Co-Presidents Lorna Roth well and Lorne Lisik, VP Ken Ferg, Treasurer Roy Lycar, Secretary Glenda Waugh and Member-at-Large (pho
In June, a BBQ was held in West Kel owna at the home of Lorne and Susan Lisik. This event was well attended with members and friends enjoying the day, chatting, making new friends and renewing old acquaintanceships.
Victor Tétrault, their guide, was an educator here in Manitoba for many years. He has been living in Nova Sco tia for twenty years and is now the general director of the National Historic Site of Grand-Pré, which was designated
On September 20, forty-one members of the ÉMR Chapter welcomed 17 retired Acadians at our annual corn-husking event at the home of Dolorès Gosselin and Albert Lepage by the Roseau River in Stuartburn. The Acadians were touring Saint-Boniface and southern Manitoba to visit the area and meet francophones in our communities.
tography) Susan Forsyth.
This was for us a wonderful occasion to become friends with fellow French-Canadians from the various regions of Nova Scotia and to discover family links with them.
bunch when we get together. The food was great at both BBQs and the wine flowedCurrently,freely.a Christmas party with a re-gifting exchange is being planned forWhoDecember.knows what adventures 2013 holds for us?
In August, a second BBQ was held in Oyama at the home of Pete and Carol Rykszynski. We really are a chatty
ÉMR HOSTS A GROUP OF RETIRED ACADIANS FROM NOVA SCOTIA
Glenn, Ken and Lorne, the barbecue cooks.
Le 20 septembre fut une merveilleuse journée de soleil et de couleurs d’automne à Stuartburn. Nous étions 58 participants à notre épluchette de blé-d’Inde annuelle, dont 41 membres ÉMR et 17 aînés acadiens en visite-tournée à Saint-Boniface et ses alentours.
venant de différentes régions de la Nouvelle-Écosse. De descendance acadienne ils ont comme nous, les franco phones du Manitoba, une histoire et une culture riche et passionnante.L’ambiancede se retrouver dans une si belle région du Manitoba et la joie de vivre qui régnaient ont fait en sorte que nous avons tous et toutes apprécié une très belle soirée. Grand merci à Dolorès Gosselin et Albert Lepage, nos hôtes chaleureux et charmants.
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Victor Tétrault, leur guide, est un ancien enseignant manitobain qui vit en Nouvelle-Écosse depuis une ving taine d’années. Il est maintenant directeur-général du lieu historique national de Grand-Pré, qui est maintenant désigné site du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
Par Norma Lacroix- gagné
Cette journée fut pour nous une occasion par excellence pour faire connaissance et se lier d’amitié avec ces gens
LES ÉMR REÇOIVENT UN GROUPE D’AÎNÉS ACADIENS
Pour en savoir plus au sujet des ÉMR, vous pouvez visiter notre site-web à www.members.shaw.ca/emr . Vous pouvez nous contacter à emr@shaw.ca
By rosemary McVicar
OLDE RUSTY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Championship flight winners – Left to right names are: Bob Lovatt, Court Reyda, Nancy Reyda and Hugh Newton
Flight winners were: Glen and Karen McKin non and Ben and Joyce Veselovsky. Second place winners were: Bill Schaffer, Garry Anderson, Glen McKenzie and John Dvorak. Third place winners were: Larry McDougall, Bertha Davis, Pat Letain and Jim McMillan.
Think Summer! Enjoy Mountain Hiking and Camping?
The windy and cool weather did not hamper ninety two retired teachers from enjoying the eighteenth annual Olde Rusty Classic Golf Tournament at the Swan River Golf and Country Club. After the tournament, the golfers were treated to a hearty meal and prizes were awarded in threeWinningflights.the championship flight for the second year in a row was the Roblin team of: Hugh Newton, Nancy and Court Reyda and Bob Lovall Team.
Two of the organizers of the first Olde Rusty Classic, Bob Cochrane and Glen McKinnon participated in this tournament. Glen presented the Olde Rusty Classic trophy to Dick Friesen of the Selkirk Golf Club where next year's tournament will be held.
Join us at Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies for a Week in the Back Country
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The second flight winners were: Ed and Amy Labossiere and Leo and Jocylin Prefontaine. Second place winners were Allistar Scott, Frank Porada, Ed Sklar and Ed Tichon. Third place winners were: Terry Clifford, Monty Szakazs, Roy White and Jim Ryan.
ers meet in Banff and are taken by bus to the trailhead. About 20 Manitobans have enjoyed Skyline over the last 10 years.An outfitter takes your gear into camp (hike only with your day pack) and provides delicious meals and snacks. Hot water is available in the wash house (alas, no showers). Sleep ing accommodations consist of large tents holding 2 to 4 people, foam sleeping pads, and a wood burning stove for those cool nights. A doctor and a musician are on the camp staff.
Second place winners were: David Martino, Terry Mayor, Bob Tougas and Judy Lidstone. Third place win ners were: Ray Hurd, Fred Stevenson, Don Taylor and Bill Moody.TheFirst
Picture yourself hiking in a remote setting catching glimpses of gla ciers, waterfalls and clear mountain streams. Think of the wonderful vistas available in the back country, the spectacular lookouts, the wildlife and the mountain wildflowers; Hik ing on ground where early explorers ventured over a hundred years ago. As you return to base camp, a hearty meal awaits you prepared by skilled cooks in a covered dining tent. Sit around with fellow hikers reminiscing about the day’s adventures. Following
The ladies' straight drive was won by Donna Smith and the men’s straight drive was won by Pat Letain.
The winners of closest to the pin competitions were: Ber nice Hart, Hugh Newton, Marie Burgess, Neil Friesen, Tom Ulrich, Judy Lidstone, Ed Labossiere and Mel Graves,
4, 2012
By ed rickhauler, Swan river golf and Country Club, September
dinner, gather around a campfire for an evening of singing, story telling or just good Skylinecompanionship.Hikersofthe Canadian Rockies is a volunteer, nonprofit or ganization founded in 1933. It was started initially by the CPR to encour age tourism in the Rockies and later was taken over by a volunteer board. Each summer, about 55 people (often from around the world) hike into a base camp in the back country of the Rocky Mountains. Camps are held weekly during July and August. Hik
The Pas, MB R9A 1K7
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position. As I have often stated in pres entations, “The AGM is the supreme authority,” otherwise why hold one?
Dear Editor:
I am a retired teacher who made a disturbing discovery this morning, which may be of relevance to some other retired teachers ,but I have limited means of distributing what I discovered.Mywife and I are both retired teachers. My wife retired in 2006 from the Winnipeg School Division. At retirement, my wife was eligible to roll over her extended health coverage with ManuLife. She signed the proper documents and deductions began to be made from her TRAF pension. At that point, my wife received documen tation explaining all of the coverage to which we were entitled, since she took
I am sending this message to you because, clearly ,we were mislead in
Vaughn Wadelius
If this interests you, check the website: www.skylinehikers. ca You can also contact Rosemary McVicar who has enjoyed going to Skyline for 15 summers at ramcvicar@mts.net
ManuAssist program carefully. To my surprise, I was told our ManuLife extended health coverage did not in clude ManuAssist. I then contacted the Winnipeg Teachers ' Association and was told that ManuAssist was only offered to active teachers. I then was told , emphatically, that my wife would have been informed at the time of retirement that there was no ManuAssist coverage. Contrary to what I was told, we received all the ManuAssist information at the time of her retirement and received no in formation indicating that there was no ManuAssist coverage for retirees.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Rules of Order, so why not use them to solve this problem?
the family coverage option. Included in the documentation were cards and brochures about the ManuAssist group travel medical insurance. We were given everything required to prove our eligibility for ManuAssist coverage. Since that time, we have travelled extensively to Europe, the Caribbean and the United States. We were under the impression that we had comprehensive coverage for travel medical expenses.
To the editor:
I am aware of horror stories of ManuLife working very hard to deny benefits to claimants who erred on the medical questionnaire. Since Manu Assist is offered through ManuLife, I thought it was wise to check the
The camp even is protected by a solar powered electric bearBasefence!camps are at a fairly high elevation, allowing easier access to the wilderness. Five or six hikes are offered daily of varying lengths and difficulties, ranging from easier jaunts to a nearby waterfall or lake to a strenuous scramble to a mountain lookout. Distances usually range from 5 to 25 kilometers with elevation gains between 300 and 1500 meters. Details about this year’s site and cost (about $950) will be posted on the web-site in January.
I am encouraged by some accept ance of my suggestion, first made in 2006, that an independent chair for the business portion of the RTAM AGM would allow the fuller participa tion in debate by the President, who was elected to lead our organization. I hope the RTAM Board gives serious consideration to these ideas.
Having attended retired teacher AGMs in four other provinces, how ever, I am always interested in what makes theirs so successful and fo cused on issues that are important to retired teachers instead of having the valuable AGM time spent on wasteful wrangling over the order of agenda items and little known or understood rules of order. Our previous AGMs have adopted the RTAM By-laws and
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As a non-Executive member of RTAM having the temerity to make a couple of suggestions (Summer 2012 issue) for improving the operation of the RTAM AGM, I was disappointed in the response letter in the Fall issue that fancifully misrepresented my
Once the students were dismissed, those in attendance were offered coffee and dainties, as well as tours of the school.
ance of former Premier of MB, Howard Pawley and his wife, Adele, from Wind sor, ON. Howard spoke briefly about his days in residence where he was the "house captain" and his pleasure in be ing at our reunion.
WSD retirees from 2006 and other years must check their travel medical Sincerely,coverage.
The conveners for the reunion were Matt Kawachuk and Marg Cullen. They were assisted by committee mem bers: Phyllis Gillespie, Anne West, Vera Helwer, Carole Maguire, Lois Clark, Joyce Simms and Janet Farough. Win nipeg will host the 60th reunion.
Aboriginal School of Dance, and the Prairie Steppers. Ten other students performed as well. The ceremony was closed with a fiddle performance by former student and staff, Melissa St. Goddard.
all the ManuAssist information in error. There may well be other 2006 retirees from WSD who also received ManuAssist information in error.
La Verendrye's 50th Anniversary
By John Sushelnitsky
MANITOBA NORMAL SCHOOL CELEBRATES 58th REUNION
Opening remarks were made by principal Naish, former and first principal Morris Boychuk and chairman of the school board, Preston Meier.
2006. I have concern that other 2006 retirees may well have been given erro neous information on ManuAssist as no one singled out my wife to receive misinformation. Clearly, we were sent
Jim Feasby
Performances then followed by members of the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Portage Vesna Dancers, the
I am sharing what I have learned.
a number of square dances called by Ray Ommerli of Portage la Prairie and later joined by ready dancers from the audience. More enjoyable entertain ment was supplied by the "Prairie Gem," lady barbershoppers from "Women in Harmony."Adelicious roast beef dinner was provided by the Ukrainian Hall and consisted of extras such as perogies, cabbage rolls and meat balls with a dessert of strawberries and whipped cream on angel food cake. Following the meal, a questionaire was presented, prizes were distributed and draws were make for two potted plants.
On September 22, 2012, the Ukrain ian Reading Association Hall in Bran don was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves and ornaments to wel come approximately 60 former students from the 1953 - 1954 class and about 30 guests. The 12 round tables had beautiful centre pieces borrowed from and set up by Vona Cochrane, a friend of our committee. Registration began at 10:30 and the room was soon abuzz with greetings and reminscing.
Our photograher for the evening, Ann Hlynsky, snapped pictures of former class-mates as well as former room-mates at the residences. One highlight of our reunion was the attend
Naish said,” It was very nice to see the former students come back and the pride they had to see current students perform on our stage. When we invited them and when they came to school we could see the excitement. They’re just happy to be here and to be part of us again. It was nice to see that.” He added that it was definitely a stepping stone to showing students how important engagement in your community is and how they are part of the larger picture.
La Verendrye School, in Portage la Prairie, celebrated 50 years of learning on September 20, 2012. Current principal Chuck Naish said,” It was surprising and pleasant to see so many faces from the history of LVS show up. It was great!”Former staff, students and guests joined the current staff and students in the school gym for an hour and half of entertainment. The grade 2/3 choir performed “O Canada” followed by “On the Back of an Eagle.”
At 8:00 p.m., Harold Kuiper's band, "Trail Mix," took the stage with music and singing from both the 1950's and more recent years. At 9:00 p.m., a scrumptious birthday cake was served to those remaining and a lovely time of celebration came to a close.
By Janet Farough
RTAM KIT • 17Fall 2012
Matt Kawchuk took the mike at 3:00 and introduced a group of four cou ples who capably entertained us with
A new chart had been made in memory of the 19 classmates who had passed away since our last reunion in 2009. This brougnt the total number of deceased to 99 since our graduation in 1954 and had a sobering effect.
• Travelogues
• Cultural and holiday celebrations
PEI RTA NEWSLETTER ONLINE
How can I get involved?
• Brain exercises
CLASSIFIEDS
Suggestions on activities: What would you like to do. Please respond as soon as possible so we can proceed with the plan
Condos for www.29desertsunescape.com;rent:kbrobins29@gmail.com;Kathy1-519-720-0267.
SCWW offers plenty of opportunities for people to be involved and connect with isolated older adults. Read a book or short story to participants, take part in neuron calisthenics with brain teasers, solve the mysteries in Who dunnit or be a participant. The teleconference program of fers you the opportunity to call in from home, work or any location. Join today and help us prevent social isolation!
The fall 2012 edition will be online at www.peitf.com and www.peirta.com by October 3.
Recreational:
Place: Winnipeg, MB
• Health and safety presentations
Are you planning on attending? We need to know numbers.
• Radio Plays (listen to classic radio plays/skits)
Support Services for Older Adults is proud to offer The Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) Program to older adults, 55+, across the Province; a free program that helps to address social isolation and provides the opportunity for older adults 55+ to participate from anywhere within the Province. The SCWW program currently provides educational and recreational group telephone activities to older adults from 27 different communities across the province. Participants call toll-free line and there is no cost to register for any of the programs.
Educational:
Dorothy Ethelwin Cox Justice, MB
By Stacy Miller
For more information please call 204-956-6440 in Winnipeg or toll-free: 1-888-333-3121. You may also visit our website at www.ageopportunity.mb.ca or email us at intake@ageopportunity.mb.ca
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For October
• Celebrity Bingo
Length of the reunion: 1, 2 or 3 days
• Museum tours
CUSO INTERNATIONAL
NORMAL SCHOOL
Carrie E. FlorenceEvaWinnipeg,FalkinghamMBA.GoodenBrandon,MBM.McMullenWarren,MBMarionM.NeildWinnipeg,MBEvelynM.RobinsonBrandon,MB
• Book Clubs
M ANITOBA PROVINCIAL
Life Members for September 2012
Annie A. Green, Winnipeg, MB
Lylah C. Myers, Winnipeg, MB
Stephen Knysh, Winnipeg, MB
Examples of the type of programs we offer include:
• Language lessons
1954-1955 REUNION
Date: July, 2013
Please provide feedback on the following suggestions.
Contact:ning. Bev Earlgrandi2010@hotmail.comSmithBrown-gebibb@mts.net
AGE and Opportunity presents: The Senior Centre Without Walls program
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
is recruiting teachers to serve in several countries. These positions are ideal for teachers who are retiring or want to contribute to the efforts in education worldwide. Visit english/volunteeropenings.aspvolunteerplacementsoverseas.org/http://
• Support groups
Many affordable shopping options: Buy Now Original Art, Bid and Buy Art Auction, Bargain Basement Art, Frames & more! Our fundraiser also offers a good selection of art originals in a smaller square foot format, to take home. One of our favourite other charitable orgainizations – Growing Opportunities International, will be selling special gifts of scarves and jewellery made in Africa.
Volunteers are needed to help in various areas of the Rotary Career Symposium during the day on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. The Symposium will be taking place at the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg. If you can help out or wish further information please contact Sandy Nimik at 204-254-4907 or email stnimik@mts.net
The Dauphin Area Retired Teachers look forward to welcoming RTAM to Dauphin - May 2013!
Volunteers2013.will
RTAM AGM 2013
AFFORDABLE ART WEEK AT THE FORUM ART CENTRE
Class of 1956 -1957 Thursday, May 23, 2013
be in teams of 2 to accept donations at a Heart and Stroke Foundation table set-up in the lobbies or recreation areas of these buildings. Shifts will be approximately 3 to 4 hours
Check at desk inside for pass. Cost of luncheon payable by individual. Sign in sheet and small fee of $2.00.
Volunteerslong.
All teachers who taught on permit are welcome to attend.
For further information contact Edith Alexiuk, registrar, at 204-256-6484. If you wish pictures, please bring your camera.
DR. LOUISA LOEB NINTH ANNUAL REUNION PERMIT TEACHERS OF MANITOBA
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Registration begins at 10:00 a.m
May 7 & 8 at Dauphin, MB
56TH NORMAL SCHOOL REUNION
CLASSIFIEDS
April 9 & 10, 2013
Plans are underway to celebrate our 55th year. To make it happen, we need your help to serve on the organizing committee. To volunteer, contact: Bert Suss, 204-326-9470, blsuss1@gmail. com or Joe Plett, 204-256-5062; 103 Worthington, Winnipeg R2M 1R8
Nov. 29 & 30: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring in the kids or "kids at heart" to get a caricature done free by Winnipeg artist, Tom Andrich. Makes a great gift December 2 & 3: noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba is looking for volunteers for our annual Door-to-Door Campaign. Volunteers would accept donations at various apartment complexes and seniors’ residences in Winnipeg, in February,
120 Eugenie Street @ Tache Winnipeg, MB
Free admission, free parking, wheelchair access and browsing encouraged. Ask about the gift of art classes for January, 2013.
1913 - 2013
CUBA ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’
500 Shaftesbury Blvd., North Entrance. Visitor parking.
10:15 a.m. Photo op and guided tour of the old Normal School 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Luncheon: Inn at the Forks, 75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg. Complimentary parking.
If you are a former student and would like to be on a committee to help organize a reunion, please contact the school with your name, phone number, email. You will be contacted later in the year. 204-772-9527 / isaacbrock@ wsd1.org
ISAAC BROCK SCHOOL is celebrating 100th Anniversary on May 24 and 25, 2013.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
MANITOBA TEACHERS' COLLEGE CLASS OF 1958 - 59 REUNION
Phyllis Crosson, Brandon: 1-204-7264406; Janice Kelly, McGregor: 1-204252-2124; Evelyn Rheaume, Portage la Prairie: 1-204-857-3094; Gloria Wilton, Winnipeg: Accommodation:1-204-487-6432.Preferredrates. No group rate. Phone Inn at the Forks: 1-204-926-3895. Specify the group you are with and date. Book at least a month in advance. Name tags: Be creative and DIY.
(Havana), $2,500.00 Can. for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250-478-0494 ssic@ telus.net
ROTARY CAREER SYMPOSIUM
must have a Criminal Record Check. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jennifer Kaufman at 949-2041 or jkaufman@ heartandstroke.mb.ca
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