3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Express Scripts New Benefits Claims System Presented by Johnson Inc. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Evening Reception Distinguished Service Awards food, cash bar
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Published by 206-1555 St. James Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 Phone 204-889-3660 • 1-888-393-8082 Email: info@rtam.mb.ca • www.rtam.mb.ca Editor-in-Chief: Doreen Sage Box 252, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: Executivedsage@mymts.netDirector:Mary-Anne Slegers Member Services Coordinator: Nicole Welwood Board of Directors 2017-2018 President: Rosalie Bornn Vice -President: JoAnne Hoyak Secretary: Joan Dawson Treasurer: Carol Pelton Past President: Directors-at-LargeVacant Ralph Cibula Jack Fraser Guy Hansen Guy JohnWallyBethRayDoreenPeggyJudyKenAlisonLacroixLoganMalcolmOlmsteadPrendergastSageSitterSmithStoykoSushelnitsky CreativeGaylDesign:PunzalanDirector, Blue Ink Media Email: Website:gayl@blueinkmedia.cablueinkmedia.ca Images : freepik.com and pixabay.com, except the ones provided by the contributors. Copyright © 2018 by RTAM All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: RTAM, 206 - 1555 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 KEEP IN TOUCH Vol. 29 No. 4 • Spring, 2018 RETIRED ASSOCIATIONTEACHERS’OFMANITOBA CoNTeNTS Okanagan Chapter All materials for the next issue of KIT must be emailed with no formatting to dsage@mymts.net and received by May 9, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Materials published here do not necessarily represent the policies or views of RTAM. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to print, reject and/or edit for clarity, all materials received. President’s Message .......................................................................... 3 Borrowing the RTAM Flags and Banner 5 2018 Annual General Meeting Materials ....................................... 7-11 Pensions ......................................................................................... 12 RTAM Meet and Greet 12 RTAM Christmas Party 12 Life Members .................................................................................. 13 “Your Health Care Directive – Power Of Attorney, Wills & Help” ....... 14 Pre-Retirement Seminar 15 RTAM Workshop .............................................................................. 16 RTAM - MTS Co-operation ............................................................... 16 RTAM MEETS with Minister of Education 17 DARTA Hosts Syrian Specialties For Their Lunch 17 RTAM-Okanagan Christmas Luncheon ............................................. 18 Interlake Chapter: A Christmas Party ................................................ 19 Calgary and Area Chapter 20 RTAM Featured Chapter .................................................................. 21 How To Keep Your Identity Secure While Using The World Wide Web ...... 22 In Memoriam 24 Consumers Urged To Take Precautions When Shopping Online 25 Retired Teacher Survey ..................................................................... 26 Winter 2018 Photo Contest ............................................................. 28 My Trip To An ER Under The New Emergency Regime In Winnipeg 30 Notices & Coming Events ................................................................ 31 2 n RTAM KIT Spring 2018
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- The current edition of KIT contains significant information regarding the RTAM May 2018 Annual General Meeting. Please read carefully and consider attending the AGM, putting your name forward for a position on the board of directors, volunteering for service on one of RTAM’s standing committees and/or nominating a deserving RTAM member that you know for a Distinguished Service Award. RTAM is always much more effective with input and feedback from its membership. It is the intention of RTAM to have significant AGM 2018 materials posted on the website
in advance of the May 9, 2018 date, so that members registered for AGM will have improved advance access to pertinent information.
RTAM
President’s Message
Rosalie Bornn
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
- Pre-AGM 2018 materials have also been sent to chapter presidents and to the website for posting. RTAM encourages its members with appropriate skill sets, interest and adequate personal time to please consider serving on the Board of Directors or a Standing Committee for a term. Reminder: according to our existing documents, all board and committee terms are of one-year in duration. We especially require new board and committee representation from Winnipeg-area members, in order to keep a rural/urban input balance going forward. Early registrations are most appreciated by RTAM in order to facilitate planning.-Theprocess of developing a submission to the Pension Benefits
ello, KIT Readers! As I finish this report for the SPRING 2018 KIT on a mid February bright and sunny Manitoba morning, it is -31 C outdoors with a windchill of -41 C. Hopefully, by the time that you actually receive this KIT, springlike weather will follow shortly.
Consider attending the AGM, putting your name forward for a position on the Board of Directors, volunteering for service on one of RTAM’s Standing Committees and/or nominating a deserving RTAM member that you know for a Distinguished Service Award.
- The Government has suddenly announced that their retired teacher appointee on the
- This RTAM operational year is moving forward with direction and centring from a Strategic Plan for the first time. The process is truly a learning process and is being evaluated as it unfolds. n
- I had asked for and had received permission for RTAM directors to attend with observer status a series of MTS regional meetings, for the purpose of information sharing. Thank you to the RTAM directors who attended these meetings in Brandon, Portage, Winnipeg and Thompson. RTAM sincerely appreciates the ongoing collaboration with The Manitoba Teachers’ Society.
- RTAM will host another Meet and Greet event with members of the Manitoba legislature on April 10, 2018. The Political Advocacy Committee, with support from the RTAM office, is coordinating this endeavour.
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TRAF board has been replaced by a non- retired teacher appointee with no prior consultation with RTAM. This is an unfortunate, yet not unexpected turn of events.
Act Review, as was delegated to the Pension and Political Advocacy Committees at the January meeting, has been a challenging, yet interesting, endeavour. It has also proven to be a really valuable lesson for RTAM in information sharing between other stakeholder labour and pension groups, as well as other sources of background information. Thank you to all participating directors for their work and input on this project. RTAM was able to collaborate with The Manitoba Teachers’ Society to send a joint document submission in response to the preliminary recommendations of the Pension Benefits Act Review Commission.
- At this time, there is no additional news to report on the TRAF recommendation to the disbursal of the Restricted Surplus Fund of the Pension Adjustment Account that was accumulated through the 10-year period of Bill 45 legislation. The understanding is that the disbursal matter is still in the hands of the Treasury Board. We will post update information on the website when it is received.
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• 2 flags with the RTAM name and logo
he Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the following items are available for short-term loan to RTAM members.
1. The RTAM flags and/or banner may be used by RTAM board members, committee members, chapters and individual RTAM members for community events which serve to enhance the profile of RTAM, specifically, and retired teachers, generally, within a community.
Borrowing the RTAM Flags and Banner
c. The MSC will notify the requestor whether or not the application has been approved and will confirm the shipping or pick-up arrangements.
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a. The flag and/or banner may be made available by providing the following details via email to office@rtam.mb.ca or mail/phone:
iv. The time of the event (day, month)
• a pull-up banner with the RTAM logo and “The Voice of Retired Teachers” and “RTAM’s strength is in the collective will of our members” slogans.
ii. The event (program)
v. The name, mailing address, phone number and email of the person receiving the flag and assuming responsibility for its care and return to the office.
b. The Member Services Coordinator (MSC) will review the application to ensure that the event aligns with the Objectives and/or Values and Principles upon which RTAM is based.
d. The cost of shipping the flag and returning it to the RTAM office will be paid both ways by RTAM. At this time, the pull-up banner is available for pick-up and drop-off at the RTAM office.
iii. The location of the event (town)
2. Procedures for Requesting Use of the RTAM Flag and/or Banner
Ken Malcolm, Public Relations Chair
RETIRED TEACHERS’RETIREDASSOCIATIONTEACHERS’OFMANITOBA The Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM) awards annually up to four (4) post secondary STUDENT AWARDS of $700.00 each for relatives of RTAM members. Criteria for selection: (The applicant must be) 1) A relative of a RTAM Member 2) Involved in school and community activities 3) A Grade 12 Graduate 4) Entering the first year of a post secondary education program Office/Voicemail Phone:
Email: Website:office@rtam.mb.cawww.rtam.mb.ca 206 - 1555 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB
Fax:
RTAM STUDENT AWARD APPLICATION FORM (Check website for changes.) R3H 1B5 1-204-889-3660 Toll Free: 1-888-393-8082 1-204-783-2011
APPLICANT’S INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT First name: Last PostalMailingname:Address:Code: City/Town: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail (GraduatedSchoolAddress:from Grade12): Year Graduated: School Address: (Street) (City) (Postal Code) Post Secondary Plans Program Location RTAM SPONSORING MEMBER INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT ContactAddressName Information TO BE COMPLETED By SPONSORING RTAM MEMBER: I confirm that the applicant __________________________, has the following relationship to me ___________________________ RTAM Member’s Signature: Phone No.: Date: Applicant’s Signature Date: THE DEADLINE FOR 2018 APPLICATIONS IS JULy 31, 2018 SUBMISSIONS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Application Form 2. Applicant’s description of school and community activities (one page) 3. Letter of reference/support from a non-family member (one page) 4. Final Grade 12 official high school transcript of marks (copy only) If further information is required, please contact RTAM at: office@rtam.mb.ca or www.rtam.mb.ca or #206 – 1555 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 Phone: 204‐889‐3660 / 1‐888‐393‐8082 Phone messages may be left at any time The RTAM office normal hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Manitoba
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2018 Annual General Meeting Registration Form
Guest Name:
Please identify any health related dietary accommodation required for you or your guest. _________________________
Mail to: RTAM AGM, 206-1555 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 by May 1, 2018 This form may be copied or downloaded from www.rtam.mb.ca
Email: Phone: Date event & Time Attending (Y or N) Guest (Y or N) Fee
Advance Registration Fee, if received on or before April 9, 2018 is $15.00 Registration Fee, if received after April 9, 2018 is $25.00
The registration fee includes the pre-AGM Johnson Inc. presentation and evening reception (cash bar) for the member and a guest on May 8 and the AGM (lunch included) on May 9. ReGISTRANTS MUST MAKe THeIR oWN HoTeL ReSeRVATIoNS. The Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West is offering a reduced rate for reservations made on or before April 11, 2018. Refer to Reservation Group Code “R5A.” PLEASE PRINT. (includeAddress:Name:postal code)
Total Fees Enclose cheque made payable to “RTAM” in the amount of the Total Fees.
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*Circle the applicable registration fee. If a guest is joining you for Lunch at the AGM, please enter $10.00 in the applicable Registration Fee column and include it in the Total Fees.
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Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West, 2520 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Phone: 204-885-4478, 1-800-665-0352 (toll-free)
ALL RTAM MEMBERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
WednesdayMay9 9:00AGMa.m. to 4:00 p.m. $15.00* $25.00* Lunch (Buffet) Noon - 1:00 p.m. *
WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2018
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“CALL FoR NoMINATIoNS”
2018 – 2019 RTAM BoARD oF DIReCToRS
WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2018
Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West, 2520 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
There will be an additional opportunity to nominate from those present in the AGM assembly. Any nomination from the floor will require the endorsement of ten (10) full RTAM members who are in attendance. There will be a minimum thirty (30) minute time frame from the time nominations from the AGM floor open to when they close.
Nominations will be received by the Elections Committee up to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, via completed Nomination Forms. Nomination forms must be signed by the nominee, or accompanied by a signed statement from the nominee, to acknowledge their willingness to accept the nomination.
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Nominees and nominators must be full RTAM members in good standing. Nominees must be sufficiently conversant with current communication methods as to be capable of participating in, and assisting with, the work of the board including access to and a working knowledge of email.
Questions? Contact RTAM 204-889-3660; 1-888-393-8082 (toll-free) or office@rtam.mb.ca.
This information may be copied or downloaded from www.rtam.mb.ca
The term of office for a board position is one year. In addition, most board members also serve on one of the standing committees. Board Meetings are held monthly from September to June on the third Wednesday of the month. The exceptions are April, when the board meets on the second Wednesday of the month and May when the board meeting coincides with the AGM, usually held in the second week of May. Committees generally meet the day after the Board Meeting.
OFFICERS: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
Please note: Only FULL RTAM MEMBERS in good standing may hold office, vote, endorse or sign nomination papers. ASSOCIATE RTAM MEMBERS may NoT hold office, vote, endorse or sign nomination papers.
Call For Nominations
The positions open to election on May 9, 2018 are:
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Nomination Process:
Nominations for the Officers and Board of Directors of RTAM will be accepted up to and including Friday April 6, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the AGM assembly.
An individual can nominate themselves. Any RTAM member may be nominated for one officer position and one director position. An unsuccessful candidate for the officer position has the right to stand for a director position, if they have so indicated on the nomination form. Nominees who meet the nomination deadline are invited to submit a biography (no longer than a half page) and photo to be included in the AGM Elections booklet no later than April 11, 2018.
DIRECTORS: up to 15 Directors may be elected.
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There will be a meeting of the newly elected board from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the the RTAM Office, 206-1555 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB
Address:Name: (include postal code)
1. President Or Director Vice President Or Director Secretary Or Director Treasurer Or Director Director
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2018 Annual General Meeting Board Nomination Form
DeADLINe: Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
As a Full RTAM member, I, ______________________________________, nominate the following Full RTAM member:
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The signed permission of the nominee: ______________________________________________________ Or, attach a signed statement of permission from the nominee.
This form may be copied or downloaded from www.rtam.mb.ca.
Email: Phone: for the position of: (check one officer position only (1. to 4.), then check director for nomination as a director, if unsuccessful in the officer position, or check director (5.) for nomination as a director only):
Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Mail, hand-deliver or courier the completed Nomination Form to: RTAM – Nominations 206 – 1555 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 Nomination forms must be received by 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018.
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Nominees are invited to submit a biography (no longer than half a page) and photo to be included in the AGM Elections booklet no later than April 11, 2018: office@rtam.mb.ca.
2018-2019 RTAM BOARD NOMINATION FORM
ALL FULL RTAM MeMBeRS ARe eNCoURAGeD AND INVITeD
Address:Name: (include
VOluNTEER TO BECOME AN RTAM COMMITTEE MEMBER
The term of office for a committee member is one year. Each committee is chaired by a board member. Most committee meetings are held monthly from September to June, on the Thursday of the third week of the month with the exception of April, when meetings are held on the Thursday of the second week of the month. Meetings can be held in person or via teleconference, at the discretion of the chair, in consultation with the committee member(s). Personal expenses incurred by committee members for attending committee meetings or distance participation are reimbursed at approved RTAM rates. Volunteers must be sufficiently conversant with current communication methods as to be capable of participating in, and assisting with, the work of the board including access to and a working knowledge of email.
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All RTAM members are encouraged and invited to volunteer on a committee. As with any organization, RTAM is always in need of volunteers with diverse skills, creativity and innovative thinking to keep the organization moving forward. Committee work gives everyone the opportunity to get to know more about RTAM and each other as we work toward making our organization better.
Please submit your name, tell us a little bit about yourself and indicate the committee you would be interested in joining. If you plan on standing for election, or have been elected, to the board of directors and are interested in chairing a committee, please indicate so. For more information about the committees, visit our website at www.rtam.mb.ca. The board tries to accommodate as many requests as reasonable and possible as we constitute balanced committees within the parameters of our bylaws and policies. postal
2018 Annual General Meeting
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Provide a short reflection of your relevant skills experiences: Submit this form to the registration desk at the AGM, e-mail this form or include the relevant information in an email to office@rtam.mb.ca, NO LATER than Friday, June 1, 2018.
This form can be copied, downloaded from www.rtam.mb.ca or picked up at the AGM
Volunteer to Become an RTAM Committee Member
or
Do you know someone who is deserving of recognition from RTAM?
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DISTINGuISHED SERVICE AWARD
C. The Award shall consist of a framed certificate duly signed by the President.
2018 Annual General Meeting Distinguished Service Award
A Distinguished Service Award may be presented to an individual whose service to RTAM, in the opinion of the board of directors, has been extraordinary. The Award may be given posthumously.
D. If possible, the award shall be made at the pre-AGM evening reception held on Tuesday May 8, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg – Airport West, Winnipeg, Manitoba. RTAM shall assume all travel and accommodation expenses, incurred by the recipient to attend the Tuesday evening reception and the AGM on Wednesday, on the same basis and rates allotted to chapter presidents.
E. The President shall receive the nominations.
Deadline: Nominee submissions must be received at the RTAM office by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday March 29, 2018.
This information may be copied or downloaded from www.rtam.mb.ca.
Mail, hand-deliver or courier nominee submissions to: Rosalie Bornn, President Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba 206 – 1555 St. James Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5
B. The nomination shall be in writing and include a comprehensive description of the nominee’s involvement and service to RTAM and the name, address, email and telephone number of both the nominee and nominator.
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A. The nominee and the nominator must each be a full member of RTAM.
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he RTAM directors enjoyed a Christmas gathering at the Holiday Inn – Airport West. In addition to the good conversation and good food, they got to hear some old favourite songs provided by the newly formed RTAM band: Jo-Anne Hoyak on keyboard, John Sushelnitsky on guitar, Guy Lacroix on guitar, Julian Hoyak on bass guitar. n
John Sushelnitsky, Political Advocacy Chair
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Pensions
JoAnne Hoyak, Pensions chair; John Sushelnitsky, Political Advocacy chair
As predicted in an earlier article to KIT concerning the federal Bill C-27, the provincial Government of Manitoba is beginning to make moves which may change and endanger our pensions. We have always had the certainty of a known pension and it has been the foundation of our good financial planning. The addition of the COLA in the 70s , under Premier Schreyer’s government, meant that we could endure the ups and downs of inflation and recession. Following governments made changes that undermined that foundation, but now we face the possibility of an even greater threat to our defined benefits pension.Inthe place of our defined benefits, where we know what the amount of our pension will be, there is a movement, fueled by financial and corporate institutions, to move us and other pensioners to a defined contribution system, in
RTAM will be represented by the board of directors and members of the Pensions and Political Advocacy Committees.
which you know what you are contributing but you have no idea what you will be receiving. In a defined contribution set-up, your pension will depend on the stock market. The set-up could have a variety of names such as shared risk or target pensions, but the essence is the same. The responsibility has been moved from the employer, or the government, in our case, and the risk has been given directly to the employees, or we retired teachers.Thereview of the Pensions Act occurs every five years. The current government has asked a Pensions Commission to make recommendations for change. That “change” has been called “reforms” to strongly suggest that there is something wrong with the current system. We disagree. We believe that retired teachers, and other pensioners, are better served by the defined benefits system. To that end, RTAM is making a submission to the Pension commission by February 21, 2018. n
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RTAM Christmas Party
n April 10, RTAM will be hosting its fifth Meet and Greet with the Members of the Legislative Assembly. The purpose of all such meetings is to have the MLAs get to know retired teachers and their organization in a social and cordial setting. When they meet later in more challenging discussions, there will be the basis for meaningful dialogue on issues that are important to us. It is important for politicians to have contact with us as people, and as voters.
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• MTS has invited The Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM) to help plan the celebration.
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• The 100-year history is reflected in the murals and associated displays on the walls on the main floor of McMaster House outside of Arnett Auditorium.
Elsie A. Jackson, Brandon, MB Mary C. Lutes, Winnipeg, MB Leontine M. F. Tessier, St. Pierre Jolys, MB
• The MB Teacher will be publishing articles to celebrate the 100-years of history throughout 2018/19.
December 2017
Lillian I. Hirst, Headingly, MB Peter Melnyk, Winnipeg, MB Grace Moore, Chilliwack, BC Mary Revel. Teulon, MB Henry Visch, Winnipeg, MB
• MTS is planning a 100th Anniversary Celebration for May 24, 2019.
• The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) will be celebrating 100 years in 2019.
• RTAM Chapter Presidents are invited to work with Local Teacher Associations to plan a celebration for their area.
November 2017
• The RTAM Chapter Initiative Grant for 2019 may be used to plan and implement a 100th Anniversary celebration.
January 2018
Margaret Bergen, Winnipeg, MB Jean Brown, Winnipeg, MB Helena Gibbons, Winnipeg, MB Margorie L. Goodwin, Victoria, BC Leota M. Nelson, Brandon, MB Phyllis I. Olson, Starbuck, MB John Y. Schur, Winnipeg, MB
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Date: WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2018
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Phone the RTAM Office at: 204-889- 3660 or 1-888-393-8082 (Monday to Friday 9:00-3:00) OR Email your name, address, postal code, email and phone number to office@rtam.mb.ca with “March 14 Registration” in the Subject Line.
1:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Preventing Financial Abuse – Power of Attorney-Health Care Directive, Wills and HELP for all of these areas of our lives.
3:20 -3:30 p.m. Evaluation and Closing Remarks
Place: RTAM Office, 206-1555 St James Street
PLeASe ReGISTeR WITH THe RTAM oFFICe AS SooN AS PoSSIBLe.
1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Opening remarks
Sharon Tod, B.A., LL.B., - St Mary’s Law, 619 St Mary’s Rd. Winnipeg is the presenter. Her preferred areas of practice are Wills and Estates, and Real Estate.
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Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants and will be accepted on a “first come, first served” basis.
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Payable to RTAM in cash or $5.00 cheque.
Registration fee: $5.00
PRoGRAM
“Your Health Care Directive –Power Of Attorney, Wills & Help”
1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION
Feedback received from participants was overwhelmingly positive with excellent suggestions for future workshops. This year the cookies were better than ever!
Pre-Retirement Seminar
Beth Smith, Membership and Chapters Chair
n February 24, 2018, RTAM held a Pre-Retirement Seminar at the Holiday Inn - Airport West. There were 128 prospective retiring teachers pre-registered for the seminar.
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The seminar featured the following topics:
- RTAM Benefit Plans, presented by Jessica Simpson of Johnson
Door prizes were generously provided by our insurance partner, Johnson Inc.
- RTAM - Who Are We? presented by Rosalie Bornn, RTAM President.
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Photos and text by John Sushelnitsky, Political Advocacy Chair
s another sign of the growing co-operation between RTAM and the Manitoba Teachers’ Society, Ralph Cibula and John Sushelnitsky were invited to attend a regional meeting of the MTS in Portage la Prairie on Janary 23. MTS President Norm Gould extended
ackie Hunt gave a four hour workshop to directors of RTAM at the January meeting. The workshop was directed towards having more effective meetings. Ms. Hunt, as the Interim Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba, gave a very insightful presentation and called upon the experiences of the directors to reinforce her points. It was very well received. n
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the invitation to similar meetings in Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin and Thompson. RTAM shares many of the same long term concerns as current teachers do, and this type of communication is extremely important for the goals of both organizations. n
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meat-filled pastries, tabouli salad, grape leaf rolls and kebabs, along with several delicious desserts. Almohammad and Almasalmeh took orders from those present and may consider extending Syrian food items for sale to the public in the future. n
n February 2018, RTAM collaborated with The Manitoba Teachers’ Society on a joint consultation paper for submission in response to the preliminary recommendations for change as proposed by the Pension Benefits Act Review Commission.Thedocument strongly identifies the positive attributes and societal benefits of Defined Benefits Pension Plans, which is the plan
structure of TRAF. The submission also addresses serious concerns with proposed changes to the Pension Benefits Act as explored by the Review Commission, such as Target/Shared Risk Pension Plan
Text and photo by John Sushelnitsky
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Thestructures.jointMTS/RTAM consultation paper can be found on the RTAM website www.rtam.mb.ca under the Pension Committee tab. A paper copy is available by calling the RTAM Office. n
From left: Peggy Prendergast, Pensions; John Sushelnitsky, Political Advocacy; Minister Wishart; Rosalie Bornn, RTAM President; Mary-Anne Slegers, RTAM Executive Director.
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Ken Ferg was the M.C. Lorne, Lorna and Nancy donated a large gift basket to raffle off, proceeds going to the food bank.
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he Sunset Ranch Golf Club was the festive setting for our annual Christmas luncheon on December 5, 2017. Twenty-five members and guests attended, arriving from Oliver, Penticton, Summerland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country. In keeping with celebrating Canada 150, the gift exchange carried a red-and-white theme.
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couple of students from the division entertained us with several musical numbers. It brought back memories of many a school Christmas concert. This get together is such a great opportunity to visit with colleagues. One of our members had a photo published in KIT so it was fun to hold up the magazine and recognize her contribution. Members contribute food items and / or money and this is donated to the Christmas Cheer Board. n
Interlake Chapter: A Christmas Party
or the past several years, the Interlake Retired Teachers' Association has planned a Christmas get together. Invites include our members and their partners. The church hall is booked, caterers are called and vendors are notified. Yes, you can even Christmas shop. Vendors are there selling perogies, cabbage rolls, homemade soaps and creams, jewelry, gift tags, baby bibs and more. This year, after a full course turkey dinner, a
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Text and photos by Joie Van Dongen
n November 23, 2017, Calgary and Area Chapter hosted guest speaker Cindy Beaudet, President of Destinations Seniors Downsizing. Cindy’s Calgary-based company specializes in moving seniors from larger homes into smaller spaces, typically within four days! Even for those of us not quite ready to make the ‘downsizing leap’, Cindy suggests baby steps toward the goal. First, contact your ‘kids’ and give them a timeline for removing all their ‘stuff’ still stored in your basement!
is $55.00/per person per hour and usually requires a team of 3 people for 3 days
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Second, deal with your own ‘stuff' . . . Is there any one of a certain vintage who doesn’t have stacks of photo albums or boxes of loose photos waiting to be organized? Make digital ‘Memory Books’. Start with the oldest album. Put a sticky note with a title and date on the ‘keeper’ pictures as you go through each album. Take the important photos in dated sequence to Costco for scanning onto a disc. Share your memories at a movie night with your kids and grandkids. The final step . . . Toss the actual photos!
• Best Investment over time: original Art
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• Some value: stamp collections, coin collections, silver, all can be assessed and sold to collectors.
• Furniture: Unless it’s mid century modern European Teak, or authentic Eames chairs (think orange plastic circa 1970s), furniture is difficult to sell. Even charities are selective in what they will accept. Donations must be very clean and gently used.
“Home is the memories in the photos and small things on your shelves and walls, not in your sofas and other furniture.” Cindy Beaudet
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• Estate Sales: Not profitable unless you have at least $50,000 worth of merchandise . . . cost
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Cindy’s advice if you’re wondering about . . .
• DARTA regularly organizes a variety of social and volunteer-based activities in order to attract and keep the interest of its members.
• DARTA was the local chapter host for the May 2013 RTAM Annual General Meeting held in Dauphin. Hosting that AGM locally gave many members a great opportunity to better understand the RTAM organization. Currently, three chapter members are serving on the Board of Directors of RTAM. Annually, DARTA also has several chapter members who attend the RTAM Annual General Meeting of RTAM.
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he Dauphin Area Retired Teachers’ Association (DARTA) is a busy, vibrant and highly social Chapter of RTAM, with a paid membership of 70+ individuals and a complement of inactive members.
• DARTA is presently planning an April, 2018, social evening to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their CongratulationsChapter.DARTA!Yourchaptercouldbefeatured in the next issue of KIT!
• DARTA is currently testing a mixed schedule of breakfast, lunch or supper meetings that regularly attract an attendance of between 25 to 30 members.
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Practise caution on public WiFi networks
use double verification
airport, etc. But if you're not using a secure, trusted connection - such as the one that should be in your home – be careful of your online behaviour. In most cases, public WiFi networks are not secure, thereby allowing hackers the opportunity to gain access to your personal information if you make an online order, log into your bank account, or even just log into your email.
While not always convenient, using double verification to access your Google account or your PayPal account can enhance its security. Double verification will permit you to log in from the computer and also submit a code that's sent to your phone. It can help guard against phishing.
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You can access the Internet just about anywhere these days and it's common for people to access the Internet from coffee shops, restaurants, the
For convenience's sake, you may have the same password to log into your bank account, for your
Once you’re aware of the risks, it’s easy to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Here are some tips to keep your information safe when you're surfing the web:
Switch up your passwords
he Internet has become an undeniably invaluable tool that most Canadians use on a daily basis. However, with more and more people logging on to the World Wide Web, there has been an increased risk of identity theft. Characterized as when someone knowingly gains access to and utilizes personal information such as credit card numbers, social insurance numbers, or your name for their own use, it's estimated that identity theft costs the likes of banks, consumers, and credit card firms some $2.5 billion per year1.
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email, for Facebook, for your credit card, etc. Be sure that these passwords are all different and not easy to guess (i.e. "1234"). Why? Because if a hacker were to crack your password to one account, they'd then have access to all your accounts if the passwords are consistent across the board. When choosing a password, make sure it's a combination of characters, numerals, and special characters.
Shop only on secure websites
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Phishing campaigns are attempts to steal your personal information. They usually are sent via email, asking the user to click on an attachment or submit their social security number by clicking on a link. Many will disguise themselves as your bank to get this information. The bottom line – while most email platforms are good at weeding out spam, if an email looks fishy, it probably is. Just delete these emails and never give your personal information out to a suspicious source.
Keep an eye out for spam emails
Don't share personal info on social networks
Always look for the little padlock at the top left of your screen, next to the URL when shopping online. If it's there, that's the sign of a secure website. If it's not, proceed with caution. Any website that's not reputable could put you at risk.
You don’t want give potential thieves any help when it comes to your identity. You should stay away from posting personal information on your social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Turn off GPS tracking technology on these networks, make sure your profiles are set to private, and only accept friends and followers that you know and trust. Identity theft may be on the rise, but by taking the proper precautions, you can enjoy the World Wide Web worry free. Talk to your insurance provider to see if you are covered from identity theft. n
Frances G. Lowe, Winnipeg, MB
Jeannette Anderson, Winnipeg, MB
Bernice Susan Mayne, Winnipeg, MB
Harbhajan Pal, Winnipeg, MB
Peter A. Kavanagh, Winnipeg, MB
Raymond M. Bates, Winnipeg, MB
J. Herma Luckhart, Calgary, AB
October 2017
Rose Marie Le Bas, Winnipeg, MB Dorothy I. Lother, Winnipeg, MB
Walter Kiliwnik, Elphinstone, MB
Peter Friesen, Winnipeg, MB
Joan Elaine Archer, Winnipeg, MB
Suzanne Dawn Adkins, Qualicum Beach, BC
Paul Joubert, Regina, SK
John William Buffie, Selkirk, MB
August 2017
Cornelia A. Orser, Calgary, MB
Walter M. Bohonos, Winnipeg, MB
C. Blair Thompson, Pender Island, BC
Glen Barry Anderson, Winnipeg, MB
David Boult, Winnipeg, MB
Aime Francois Campagne, Winnipeg, MB
Alice M.E. Cheatley, Winnipeg, MB
Gayle Patricia Marie Timlick, Winnipeg, MB Alfred J. Yanuszewski, Kenora, ON
Ernest R, Cicierski, Winnipeg, MB
Cheryl Hazel Meneer, Winnipeg, MB
Victor Rempel, Winnipeg, MB
Ralph Edward Grobowsky, Winnipeg, MB
December 2017
Margaret Jean Baskerville, Dominion City, MB William A. Johnstone, Carberry, MB
Susan E. McLaughlin, Portage la Prairie, MB
Paulette B. Carriere-Gamache, Winnipeg, MB
Lucille Gosselin, Ste-Anne, MB
Robert Nicolai Dyck, Winnipeg, MB
John W. Russell, Rivers, MB
Evelyn Striemer, Kelowna, BC Annelene Thenhaus, Winnipeg, MB Francisca Tungcul, Winnipeg, MB Darcia Zemianski, Winnipeg, MB
In Memoriam
Heie H. Dehls, Winnipeg, MB
David Alexander McGill, Brandon, MB
Patricia A. Baker, Winnipeg, MB
Thorberg Magnus Sigurdson, Winnipeg, MB
Susan Clare Whitehead, Winnipeg, MB
Gerold Pankiewicz, Winnipeg, MB
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Max Paul Schatz, Penticton, BC
November 2017
Michael Baxter, Beausejour, MB
he Consumer Protection Office wants to ensure consumers are protected and have the information they need to make informed decisions while shopping.
• a website address beginning with https:// (the ‘s’ indicates the site is secure).
with an online transaction. The Consumer Protection Act helps online shoppers by:
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• providing the opportunity to cancel an online purchase if the seller fails to deliver goods or services, and
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• requiring credit card companies to reverse or cancel a credit card charge if the consumer was entitled to but did not receive a refund from the
• limiting a consumer’s liability to $50 when credit card information is used without proper authorization,
information, shoppers are encouraged to contact the Consumer Protection Office at 204-945-3800, 1-800-782-0067 (toll free) in Manitoba, via email at consumers@gov.mb.ca or visit the website at www.gov.mb.ca/cca/cpo. Shoppers can also download the free consumer protection mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App store. n
Before entering any financial information online, consumers are advised to make sure they are using a secure site, which includes:
Consumers urged To Take Precautions When Shopping Online
Consumers are advised to research a company before making a purchase. A quick online search can reveal if other consumers have had problems with the seller. Contacting organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre may also provide information about a company’s reputation. Before paying, consumers should check the terms and conditions of the purchase and confirm the final price.
• an icon, usually a lock shown in the locked position at the bottom of the screen or on the address bar; and
• protecting against the unauthorized use of credit card information,
Even when consumers take steps to protect themselves, they may still encounter difficulties
“Teaching is the most rewarding career that one can choose. You have the ability to have a positive impact on many lives.”
There were extensive comments about the importance of relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the community. “Teaching and leading in education is all about relationships. Building positive, compassionate, empathic relationships with those you wish to serve will assist the learning process.” Ensuring that students felt safe, accepted and respected was emphasized. “I learned that children appreciated fairness and consistency. They won’t always remember what you taught them, but they will remember how you treated them.”
Finding a Mentor Retired teachers strongly urged beginning teachers to seek out a mentor to discuss their challenges
Developing Positive Relationships
Debbie Bailey: retired teacher and administrator Calgary Board of Education Cynthia Prasow : Director, Student Experiences, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Respondents wrote about what it means to be a teacher. They saw it as a challenging, rewarding and honourable career, and a role that requires qualities such as optimism, persistence, kindness, resilience, humour, determination and integrity. They wrote about the joy of being with young people and the importance of valuing every child.
Retired Teacher Survey
n 2016-2017, we contacted retired teacher organizations across Canada to request that they distribute a survey to their members. The intent of the survey was to gather the wisdom that seasoned educators had collected over their many years in schools, and to share this experience with practicing teachers, particularly those new to the profession. We received 658 completed responses representing every Canadian province and territory. As we read through the many pages of detailed responses, the following major themes emerged.
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Professionalism and the Art of Teaching
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Many respondents saw teaching as a vocation which can be all-consuming. “Balance your passion and commitment to your career with excellent self-care. Stay grounded with a variety of personal pursuits.” The benefit of doing so is that, “ . . . you’ll be a better teacher, especially in the more challenging moments.”
Teaching is a constantly changing career that requires educators to be open to new ideas, willing to take risks, and thoughtful about implementing change. Our respondents stressed the need to be a reflective practitioner - learning from students, colleagues, parents and one’s own work. “Teachers need to understand that to be a great teacher is always a state of becoming, that they need to be . . . in constant search of ways to better help their students to learn.”
Challenges and Solutions
While passionate about their profession, retirees shared some of the challenges they faced. Respondents also provided suggestions on how to weather these challenges. “As you grow in your profession, surround yourself with positive, optimistic colleagues. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a critical eye . . . but the temptation to become jaded and cynical will be there. Stay focused on your students.”
We hope the above summary provides an indication of the richness of the comments shared by respondents. We want to thank the participating retired teacher organizations for their willingness to distribute the survey. Most importantly, we want to thank those retired teachers who took the time to complete the survey so thoughtfully and openly. n
Classrooms need to be places where children are engaged participants. “Students will learn if they perceive there is a need, that the learning is relevant to their lives and if they are interested.”
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Work-life Balance
Creating a Space for Teaching and learning
A clear message was that all students have the potential to learn, and that they learn at different rates and in different ways. “The best teachers are those who are able to allow their students to be who they are while giving them opportunities that are varied enough for the individuality of the student.” Respondents shared a wide range of suggestions for ensuring the classroom was one in which each student could succeed. The importance of the teacher having sound curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management skills and a willingness to plan carefully for learning was emphasized.
and to celebrate their successes. “Ask for help from your fellow teachers . . . they will (think) that you are asking for help because you want to be the best you can be.” Finding the right mentor is important. “Find a teacher who exemplifies all that you admire in the teaching profession and make a connection with them.”
lifelong learning
RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA (RTAM)
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I confirm that all information given by me in connection to the photography contest is true and correct.
RTAM WINTeR 2018 Photo Contest, 206-1555 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 or emailed to: info@rtam.mb.ca
Winter 2018 Photo Contest
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Photography CONTEST
• Joy: Something that make you feel joy. What makes you happy? A new something, a lovely sunset or sunrise, a snowy day, a beautiful plant or display? Take a picture of it and send it in.
ENTRY DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m., APRIL 3, 2018
The KIT editorial committee announces a photo contest. The two categories are:
• Manitoba Skies: Sunny or stormy, day or night, Manitoba has a variety of intriguing skies. Send us your favourite shot.
I agree to abide by the RTAM WINTER 2018 PHOTO CONTEST RULES as set forth by RTAM and posted on www.rtam.mb.ca. and in KIT. I also agree that RTAM and its officers, directors, and employees shall not be liable, without limitations, for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. I also confirm that I am a member in good standing of RTAM.
PHOTOGRAPH TITLE:
DATE________________________
A copy of this form must be attached to the back of each entry submitted by mail or filled in, signed by photographer and mailed to the RTAM office where it will be attached to the emailed photo ❏ Joy ❏ Manitoba Skies (optional)
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All entries to be sent by mail, email, fax or delivered to RTAM no later than 3:00 p.m. April 3, 2018. Full contest rules and entry forms are available in KIT or at the RTAM office.
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Winter 2018 Photo Contest Official Entry Form
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All entries to be sent by postal service, courier or hand delivered to:
• Entries must be received at the RTAM office no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 3, 2018.
• Entries submitted by postal service, courier or hand delivered to the RTAM office at 206-1555 St. James St. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 1B5 must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 3, 2018.
• Manitoba Skies: Sunny or stormy, day or night, Manitoba has a variety of intriguing skies. Send us your favourite shot.
Winter 2018 PHOTO CONTEST RulES
• Electronic entries will also be accepted. They will be printed by the Photo Contest committee. Send these entries to office@rtam.mb.ca no later than April 3, 2018. Please include all the information needed to identify your photos so that the entry forms can be attached to them. The signed entry form for each electronic entry must be submitted by postal service, courier,
• One first prize and one second prize will be awarded in each category.
• First prize will be $25. Second prize will be $15.
• Joy: What makes you joyous? A new or favourite something, a lovely sunset or sunrise, a snowy day, a beautiful plant or display? Take a picture of it and send it in.
• Each entry must be the work of the participant.
RulES:
• Full and Associate RTAM members, in good standing, may submit two photos for each category.
• Winners will be announced in the Summer 2018 edition of KIT, as well as posted on the RTAM website.
• Judging by Gayl Punzalan, managing partner of Blue Ink Media.
• Entries must not have been previously judged in any other photography competition.
• All entries sent must have an image which is no smaller than 5” x 7” or larger than 12” x 12”. Square formatted images will be accepted provided that they are not smaller than 7” x 7” or larger than 12” x 12”.
RTAM Winter 2018 Photo Contest 206-1555 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5
• RTAM retains the right to use the entries for promotional purposes during and after the competition.
• All prizes will be accepted as awarded.
• Participants are limited to two photos per category.
Each photo can be entered in one of the following categories:
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• Entries must not include any recognizable individual’s faces in the photos.
• Only entries with a copy of the official entry form ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE ENTRY will be accepted. Since the entry form is detached from the back during the judging process, attach the form using a bit of tape only. DO NOT GLUE the form to the back of the photo.
Questions? Please call 204-889-3660, 1-888-393-8082 (toll-free) or email info@rtam.mb.ca or Fax 1-204-783-2011
ENTRY DEADlINE: 3:00 p.m. April 3, 2018
• Entry Forms can be downloaded at www.rtam. mb.ca.
• Entries will not be returned. Should you require the return of your entries, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope of the appropriate size with your entry or include a note requesting a call from the RTAM office to arrange for pick-up from the RTAM office.
fax, email or hand delivered to the RTAM office by the entry deadline. The entry forms will be attached at the RTAM office.
• Matted or framed photos will not be accepted.
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My Trip To An ER under The New Emergency Regime In Winnipeg
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t 2:30 p.m. on December 6, 2017, I fell in my kitchen and knew from the ensuing pain that I had broken my hip. With great difficulty, I was able to reach the cord of my cell phone that was charging and plugged into the stove, phone my daughter, who arrived shortly after, with her husband and called 911. The adventure of a lifetime began!
I was treated effectively, efficiently and with care by the two paramedics who accompanied the ambulance, a half hour of anxiety later. They lifted me onto a stretcher, asked me questions and prepared me for the trip to the hospital. The one question we can all be prepared to answer is,
Because of workshops that have been presented in the past, I had an E.R.I.K (Emergency Response Information Kit) kit magnetized to my fridge containing an up-to-date prepared list of my medications. That is all that is needed. The hospital will not use your meds if you take them with you. E.R.I.K. also contains a health care directive that gives direction to the medical staff, if you have a life-threatening emergency. This is one of the important subjects of the upcoming Wellness Seminar on March 14, 2018, at the RTAM Office. No one knows when an emergency will occur. BE PREPARED. n
Your RTAM KIT is now mobile-readable! To receive your digital copy of KIT instead of a paper copy, send your e-mail address to dsage@mymts.net including your Canada post mailing address.
“What medications are you presently taking?”
Submitted by Peggy Prendergast, Educational Advocacy, Wellness and Awards Committee Chair
BluE CROSS Deductions for Blue Cross premiums are now deducted from your financial institution account. For income tax purposes: • Check your bank statements for amount paid. • Call Blue Cross directly: 1-800-8732583 or 1-204-775-061 • Visit the Blue Cross website at www.mb.bluecross.ca • $15.00 for paper receipt
Rotary Career Symposium April 16 - 18, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RBC Convention Centre VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are needed in a variety of positions from 9am - 3pm Tuesday April 17 and Wednesday April 18. If you would like to volunteer, or would like further information, please contact: Dana Todd: Event info@rotarycareersymposium.caManager, RTAM.MB.CA n 31
Reunion were at June 2, 2018 . . . 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Canada Inns Destination Centre, Transcona Tickets $20.00 per person. For more info and to order tickets visit the web site: TCISIXTIESREUNION.CA
The minimum time commitment is once per week, for two months, at one of our daytime class schedules:
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For further information, contact Edith Alexiuk, registrar 204-256-6484
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PERMIT TEACHERS OF MANITOBA
· 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
social for teachers and students who
The Manitoba Museum is looking for English and Bilingual Volunteer Tour Guides to deliver curriculum based education programs. Volunteers receive free admission to the Museum, Science Gallery and Planetarium along with discounts on Museum Shop purchases and continued learning opportunities. A bus ticket and parking subsidy is also available. A history, science or education background is an asset, though not necessary as comprehensive training is provided on all programs delivered. Program delivery is flexible depending on your interests and availability. If you enjoy working with children (K – 12), and have a minimum of 3 hours per week to volunteer, the Manitoba Museum will be a great fit for you! For more information contact Noreen at (204) 988-0633 or by email at nhees@manitobamuseum.ca.
The Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program
· 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Viscount Gort Hotel, 670 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Thursday, July 12, 2018, 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
NOTICES & COMING EVENTS
Located at 275 Portage Avenue, is seeking volunteers to help adult newcomers learning English, starting in or after September 2017. Activities include assisting students with classroom activities, leading conversations in small groups, or helping students one-on-one. Volunteers must have experience assisting learners, good command of English (equivalent of CLB 7 or higher), good communication and interpersonal skills, and should be willing to accept directions and supervision from staff.
· 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
· 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
CUBA – ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’ (Havana) $4,700.00 CAD for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250.478.0494. Email: ssic@telus.net http:// spanishstudiesincuba.ca
· 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Ana Azevedo at (204) 953 1070 extension 8, or at aazevedo@wsd1.org
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