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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.

1. COSCO STAY ON THE ROAD WORKSHOP (See the attached poster) is booked for our regular Thursday meeting April 18 2024 at the Eagles Hall.
2. 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

When: Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Eagles’ Hall—1999 14^th 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 11^th to Hilary Hansen: hansenhilary20@gmail.com

Next social — March 21st, 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

THERE’S A BUZZ IN THE AIR!!

Bees as Pollinators! 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 14^th 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

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.