May 09 2024
Retirement Workshop for Teachers
Online by Invitation Only
Campbell River Retired Teachers Association
Welcome message from Bonni Roset, president of the CRRTA
CRRTA News
CCRTA Spring Message
Hello Everyone!
Just a short note to wish you a happy spring! Thank you to our members for the donations to support our Retired Educators’ Bursary. We are able to provide three bursaries. One to each of the following schools Carihi, Timberline and Robron.
We have two pending workshops planned for members this April.
- COSCO STAY ON THE ROAD WORKSHOP (See the attached poster) is booked for our regular Thursday meeting April 18 2024 at the Eagles Hall.
- PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM RTA INVITATION to join them, Wednesday, April 10 FOR A PRESENTATION BY:
BCRTA President Arnie Lambert. Ernie will share information about his trip to South Africa on behalf of BCRTA and its work in conjunction supporting teachers and students in the cities he visited.
Arnie will also speak about the new federal PHARMACARE PROGRAM, the effects of COLA on our PENSIONS and other topics important to BCRTA members. The workshop will be held at Bradley Center (975 Shearme Road, Coombs) Doors will open at 1:30 to allow for social time and refreshments before the presentation begins at 2:00 pm. Free to all BCRTA members; $2.00 to invited guests. Attendees are asked to register at pqrtaprograms@gmail.com  so that we know how many to expect, or call Jennifer 250-937-9314 or Lisa at 250-248-5001. Please also bring your own coffee mug/water bottle and a name tag. If you would like to attend the workshop with Arnie, we can carpool.
Have a great weekend.
CRRTA Executive
Bonni Roset, Penny Milbrandt, Hilary Hansen, Sharon Yeadon, Barb Henshall, Patti VanHumbeck, Adrianne Davis
Noon Social - March 21, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 we are reserving tables at BOSTON PIZZA for a NOON SOCIAL. A change of venue. Order off the menu and pay as you leave. Numbers for seating would be appreciated for space and staffing, and we would like to let the Restaurant know how many will be attending, if you could please RSVP Hilary by Monday, March 18 at hansenhilary20@gmail.com
Calling all SENIORS! - Isobel Mackenzie (BC Seniors' Advocate)
After 10 years of being “the voice for BC Seniors”, Isobel Mackenzie is retiring in March.
When: Tuesday, February 27th – 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Arrowsmith Hall – 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs Fairgrounds
Cost: FREE to members of the BC Retired Teachers’ Assoc. $2.00 for Guests Includes tea, coffee and refreshments.
In British Columbia, there are more than a million people over the age of 65, which is about 1 out of every 5 people, 20% of British Columbians are 65 and over.
Come and hear a fascinating presentation on the state of BC Seniors in Long Term Care with the latest survey findings and recommendations in 8 key areas. Learn about multiple resources available to seniors. Followed by a Question-and-Answer period.
EVERY VOICE COUNTS: Long-Term Care Resident and Visitor Survey Results 2023
- compilation of results from thousands of long-term care residents and their family members
- 297 publicly subsidized care facilities in BC
- Responses from over 10,000 residents and almost 8,000 family & friends
- Over 500 volunteers assisted residents to complete the survey
DEADLINE to register: February 20th
EMAIL: pqrtaprograms@gmail.com
PHONE: 250-927-1706 (Lisa) or 250-937-9314 (Jenn)
Sponsored by Parksville Qualicum Retired Teachers’ Association
CCRTA Luncheon - February 15, 2024
When: Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Eagles’ Hall—1999 14th Avenue
Cost: $22 per person—cash preferred, please!
*Guest speaker, Geoff Manning, Superintendent & CEO of SD #72 *
Geoff Manning – SD #72
Superintendent & CEO
Geoff Manning comes to us from the Comox Valley School District where he held a variety of senior leadership positions over the course of his 20 years with the district, most recently acting as superintendent. Let’s find out what Geoff has to say about the present and future plans of SD 72.  We hope to see you all there, SD retirees, invites, and friends. All are welcome!!
–Menu–
- Meatloaf & Mashed potatoes
- 1-2 cooked vegetable option(s)
- 1 Mixed salad option + dressings
- Desserts (1-2 choices)
- Coffee, tea, water
Optional gratuity box provided—all proceeds to “good works”. Please RSVP your attendance by February 11th to Hilary Hansen: hansenhilary20@gmail.com
Next social — March 21st, 2024
CCRTA Luncheon - January 18, 2024
CRRTA Members and Guests!
Guest speaker – John P. Henderson!
When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 – 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall – 1999 14th Avenue
Cost: $22 per person
Menu
- Beef Dip with Au Jus
- Salads (1-2 choices)
- Desserts (1-2 choices)
- Coffee, Tea, Water
- Optional gratuity box provided with proceeds to “good works”
A special invitation to any and all of John’s former teachers!
Please RSVP your attendance by January 14th
Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
A Mistletoe Luncheon - December 21, 2023
CRRTA Members and Guests!
Let’s come together and enjoy a lovely lunch social!
When: Thursday, December 21, 2023 – 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall – 1999 14th Avenue
Cost: $30 per person
Menu
- Roast Turkey
- Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegetables
- Mixed Greens salad & dressing
- Dessert(s)
- Coffee, Tea, Water
Please RSVP your attendance by December 16th
Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
November Bee Luncheon of the CCRTA - November 16, 2023
THERE’S A BUZZ IN THE AIR!!
November 16, 2023 Luncheon
Kathryn Manry, guest speaker and bee keeper
All members and guests WELCOME!!
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, November 16, 2023
Location: Eagles’ Hall–1999 14th Avenue
Menu
- Beef Dip Sandwiches
- Salads (2 choices)
- Desserts (usually 2 choices)
- Coffee, tea, water
Cost: $22 per person—cash preferred, please!
A Gratuity Box will be provided for those of you who like to “tip”; all proceeds go to the Fraternal Order of Eagles “good works” projects.
Please RSVP your attendance by November 7, 2023
The Eagles’ Auxiliary have to know our numbers before groceries are bought and volunteers are in place. Thank you!!
Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
Next social—Thursday, December 21, 2023, A Mistletoe Luncheon
October 19, 2023 Luncheon - Bolyn Media Group’s AI presentation by Jos Bell
October 19, 2023
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Eagles’ Hall–1999 14th Avenue
Menu
$22 per person—cash preferred, please!
A Gratuity Box will be provided for those of you who like to “tip”; all proceeds go to the Fraternal Order of Eagles “good works” projects.
- Two soup options
- Two salad options
- Assorted Sandwiches
- Dessert (s)
- Coffee, Tea, Water
Please RSVP your attendance by October 12, 2023
The Eagles’ Auxiliary have to know our numbers before groceries are bought and volunteers are in place. Thank you!!
Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
Next lunch social—Thursday, November 16, 2023, “Bees as Pollinators”
BC Teachers Health Coverage Webinar (Sept 12-14, 2023)
BC Teachers’ Pension Plan (TPP) is hosting a live retirement health coverage webinar with a benefits expert. During this free one-hour online event, members will learn more about the retirement health coverage options available to the BC TPP members. In addition, members will have the opportunity to share their feedback in an upcoming retirement health coverage survey.
There are three sessions to choose from:
- September 12—5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- September 13—7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- September 14—9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
To reserve a spot in one of the upcoming TPP health coverage webinars, please visit  tpp.pensionsbc.ca/learn-about-the-current-program on the members’ pension plan website.
Can’t attend live? A recording of the webinar will be available on the plan website. We encourage all members to watch the webinar before taking the upcoming survey.
Share feedback about retirement health coverage
After watching the webinar, take part in a survey to share feedback on retirement health coverage. The survey will open on September 18, 2023, and close on October 10, 2023. Visit tpp.pensionsbc.ca/modernizing-retirement-health-coverage for more information.
Please share this invitation with any other TPP members who might be interested in participating.
No Bell Brunch - September 5, 2023
All members and guests WELCOME!!
Date: September 5, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Eagles’ Hall – 1999 14th Avenue
Menu
$22 per person—cash preferred, please!
A Gratuity Box will be provided for those of you who like to “tip”; all proceeds go to the Fraternal Order of Eagles “good works” projects.
- Eggs (two style options)
- Bacon & sausages
- Hash browns
- Waffles
- Fresh fruit salad
- Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Water
Please RSVP your attendance by August 31, 2023 (The Eagles’ Auxiliary have to know our numbers before groceries are bought and volunteers are in place. Thank you!!)
Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
Next lunch social—Thursday, October 19, 2023, speaker to talk about AI
CRRTA 2022-2023 Report
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CRRTA - AGM 2022/2023
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June 15th, 2023 - AGM and Luncheon
Campbell River Retired Teachers’ Association
Members and Guests – Join us for our 2023 AGM and June Luncheon!
When: Thursday, June 15th, 2023 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall-1999 14th Avenue
MENU
- $22 per person—cash preferred, please!
- A Gratuity Box will be provided for those of you who like to “tip”; all proceeds go to the Fraternal Order of Eagles “good works” projects.
DEL’S BURGERS
- Burger condiments & fillings
- French Fries
- Mixed Greens salad
- Dessert
- Coffee, Tea, Water
Please RSVP your attendance by June 10th, 2023 to Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
May 18th, 2023 - Luncheon
Campbell River Retired Teachers’ Association
Members and Guests – Come and share your travel and holiday highlights & future plans!
When: Thursday, May 18th, 2023 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall-1999 14th Avenue
We will host BCRTA guest, Gerry Tiede, who will give us BCRTA updates, including information on group travel specials–time to compare and share for best deals between what we learn in March and what we learn in May!
Please RSVP your attendance to Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
April 20th, 2023 - Luncheon
Campbell River Retired Teachers’ Association
Members and Guests – Come and share your travel and holiday highlights & future plans!
When: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall-1999 14th Avenue
We will have MaryLou Cyr speaking–flower arranging tips, keeping our flowers alive, best soil and plant conditions, ideas for our gardens, and more!
Please RSVP your attendance to Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
March 16th, 2023 Luncheon
Campbell River Retired Teachers’ Association
Members and Guests – Come and share your travel and holiday highlights & future plans!
When: Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Eagles’ Hall-1999 14th Avenue
We will have Kim Hoff of Island Fever Travel talking about specials, up-and-coming travel destinations, and she will answer any travel questions.
Please RSVP your attendance to Hilary Hansen – hilary@twincomm.ca
BCRTA AGM Goes Online
The Annual General Meeting of the BC Retired Teachers’ Association will be held online, with a Conference Day on October 2nd and the AGM on October 3rd, 2020.
The BCRTA board reported that this decision was shaped by these circumstances:
- Meetings of over 50 people are not allowed
- It would be impossible to physically distance in our hotel (just imagine the elevator!)
- There are fewer flights available
- There is a significant possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall which is also flu season.
- Our membership is the most vulnerable to major consequences if we are exposed to COVID-19
- Organizing the event will be a very different experience but we will stay close to the conference and AGM format that we have done in the past.
BCRTA Branches will still have the same number of delegates eligible to vote, and we will meet all our obligations for reporting and good governance. Preparations are underway to provide delegates with a quality connection to the proceedings, including the ability to conduct secure voting on motions and elections.
The conference day promises to be informative, with presentations by Seniors Advocate Isobel McKenzie who will address the needs of seniors in these times. Also lined up are two UBC professors and thought leaders: Dr. Steve Young, an expert in public health policy, who will address the prospect of universal Pharmacare and related issues; and Dr. Roger Wong, an internationally-recognized geriatrician who is familiar to BCRTA members for his regular column in PostScript magazine.
Other important elements of our usual conference and AGM will continue, including the Membership awards presented to branches, reports and updates from committees and staff, and the PostScript Excellence Awards, recognizing the achievement in print of BCRTA members who contribute to our quarterly magazine.
For a number of years BCRTA has worked closely with the Vancouver Airport Hilton in Richmond, and when restrictions are lifted we expect to return to that location in years following.
Our greatest regret is that the online experience will not provide the usual social interactions we enjoy in meeting new and old friends.
Delegates will receive more information on the AGM in the coming months.
June 1 is Intergenerational Day
Intergenerational Day – June 1 – is recognized annually in Canada and abroad as a day to focus on promoting intergenerational programs and learning opportunities, and to assist in developing rich and sustainable connections between generations. During this time of social distancing and isolation, contact between the generations is more important than ever and requires a different approach. As individuals, we can all participate in Intergenerational Day.
Our members are using Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, Facetime, email, Canada Post and telephone calls to connect with grandchildren, family and friends. On June 1, make connections. Enjoy!
BCRTA wrote to David Eby, our Attorney General requesting that June 1 be declared Intergenerational Day. Two other organizations also made the same request and a positive response to them was shared with us. Check out the i2i Intergenerational Society (intergenerational.ca) and the Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (cnpea.ca)
Message of Support to Active Teachers
A special message of support to active school staff from Gerry Tiede, President of the BC Retired Teacher’s Association:
Dear Teachers, Administrators and Support Staff across British Columbia,
On April 22, the Executive of the BC Retired Teachers’ Association took time to reflect on the unprecedented circumstances faced by our friends and active colleagues in the school system.
I am writing on behalf of our 17,000 members to express our concern for your well-being and to express our confidence in all of you. We know that however challenging it is to work with students in the new ways that the COVID-19 pandemic demands, that you bring the characteristics always shown by teachers, support staff and school and district administrators. When faced with challenges great or small, you have always stepped forward to meet the needs of students through creative problem-solving and good-will. Your students know it now more than ever, and so do we.
We are so very proud to be part of the same history and fraternity as you. Although we are required to be physically separated right now, we want you to know that we are cheering you on from the sidelines!
We wish you good health. Your work is appreciated by your retired colleagues.
Thank you and stay well,
Gerry Tiede
President
BC Retired Teachers’ Association
www.bcrta.ca
Our Executive
| Title | Name | Phone | |
| President | Bonni Roset | 250-923-4299 | broset@telus.net |
| Secretary | Hilary Hansen | ||
| Treasurer | Sharon Yeadon | ||
| 1st Vice-President | Vacant | ||
| 2nd Vice-President | Penny Milbrandt | ||
| Membership | Barb Henshall | ||
| Member at Large | Patti Van Humbeck |
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