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Can I join the Richmond Retired Teachers&#8217; Association without joining the B.C Retired Teachers\u2019 Association?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. No. You must belong to the \u201cparent\u2019 body first, the BCRTA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. Can I join the other branches of the BCRTA?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Yes. You can become a member of as many branches as you wish by paying the dues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. Can all educators become Active Members?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. All who receive a pension from the B.C. Teachers\u2019 Pension Plan. Spouses of deceased Active members can also be registered as Active.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. What are Active members?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Note above. These members are eligible to vote and\/or hold office in the BCRTA or a local.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. What is an ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. A person may be eligible to be accepted as an Associate Member if she or he:<\/p>\n<p>(a) is the spouse of an Active, Life, Director or Delegate Member<\/p>\n<p>(b) retired from a staff position with the Association, BCTF or one of its local associations; the BC School Superintendents\u2019 Association, the BC Principals\u2019 and Vice Principals\u2019 Association, or the BC Teacher Qualification Service<\/p>\n<p>(c) is a retired private or independent school educator<\/p>\n<p>(d) is a retired BC public school educator not receiving a pension from the Teachers\u2019 Pension Plan of BC<\/p>\n<p>(e) is a retired certified Early Childhood preschool educator<\/p>\n<p>(f) is a retired post-secondary educator<\/p>\n<p>(g) is retired from non-educator employment in K-12 schools or post-secondary institutions<\/p>\n<p>(h) is an active employee who would be eligible for Active or Associate Membership upon retirement and who wishes to participate in Association insurance and\/or benefit plans<\/p>\n<p>Associate members have the rights and privileges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to join a Branch and to attend general meetings of the association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: They are not eligible to vote\/hold office in the BCRTA or a Branch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to have access to all other benefits of membership in the Association.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q6. How old do I have to be to receive LIFE MEMBERSHIP?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. 90 years young.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q7. What does the B.C. Retired Teachers\u2019 Association do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. The BCRTA\u2019s main objective is to \u201cguard the interests and promote the welfare of its members.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It works to protect the economic interests of members.<\/p>\n<p>It provides a means of \u201ckeeping in touch\u201d with friends and former colleagues through its branches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q8. What does Richmond\u2019s Retired Teachers\u2019 Association do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) Have fun<\/p>\n<p>b) Keep abreast of BCRTA policies, events, etc.<\/p>\n<p>c) Communicate through our Newsletter and telephone.<\/p>\n<p>d) Organize several social luncheons each year<\/p>\n<p>e) Amass and organize the heritage of the Richmond School district<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q9. Where are events held?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our socials, luncheons and all meetings of Directors and committees are held in Richmond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q10. What does membership cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2018 \u2013 2019 Rates: BCRTA &#8211; $42.00 RRTA &#8211; $10.00<\/p>\n<p>The first year of membership is free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q11. How do I join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call or email BCRTA &#8212; (604) 871-2260 or (604) 871-2262<\/p>\n<p>Administrative Assistant Laurie Boyd Email: <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;&#x3a;l&#97;&#x75;r&#105;&#x65;&#x40;b&#99;&#x72;t&#97;&#x2e;&#x63;o&#109;\">&#x6c;a&#x75;&#114;&#x69;&#101;&#x40;&#x62;c&#x72;&#116;&#x61;&#46;&#x63;&#111;m<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q12. What are the bookends for a year of membership?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. 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