Travel Survey 

TRAVEL COMMITTEE SURVEY FOLLOW-UP

RTAM MEMBERS-AT-LARGE, 2012-2013

By Carol Pelton

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.

BOOKIng TRaVeL OnLIne? QuesTIOns TO asK!

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. 2) Is there a contact number to call if you have questions or need help during the booking process? 3) How do you know if your booking has been completed and/or guaranteed? 4) Are you able to make any changes to your reservation once the booking has been completed? 5) Who do you call if you need to add or want to add special requests on your booking? 6) How do you know if your credit card information is protected? 7) Who do you call if your tickets do not arrive? 8) Who do you call if you have problems when you go to check in at the resort or complaints when you arrive home? 9)Who do you call if your trip/holiday is cancelled? 10) How many “deals” did you miss because you were on another site? 11) Did you add all your “research hours” to find your “perfect price and vacation” into the cost of your vacation? 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.

By booking with your local travel agent, you are supporting local business.

If you have any suggestions for future articles or would like further information, email mwiebe@mymts.net and put travel in the subject line.

Jag Malik, Gilbert Plains, Manitoba

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.

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.

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 Brandon; 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. 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.